Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: January 27, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, MD, MPH, Director
FROM: Claudia Yabrudy, Manager, Fiscal and Operational Support
CONTACT: Sandra Roe
PHONE: 407-836-7611
DIVISION: Fiscal and Operational Support Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval to accept the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration Grant Award for Ryan White Part A funding in the estimated amount of $10,939,376 for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 and authorization for the Mayor or designee to approve any increases or decreases in the award amount. (Fiscal and Operational Support Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The Ryan White Part A Program is a federally-funded program of health and support services for persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) living in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake Counties. The program provides funding for core and support services to clients affected by HIV. Core services consist of medical and dental care, nutritional supplements, insurance co-pay and premium payments, medical case management, pharmaceutical drug reimbursement, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment. Food, transportation, and psychosocial support services complement the program as support components. Services are provided by community agencies under contract with the County. In addition to direct services for clients, the grant also provides funding for administration, quality management, and support of the HIV Health Services Planning Council. County employees funded by the grant fill the roles for administration and quality management. The Planning Council is an appointed group of providers, lay persons, and clients that offer guidance for administration of the program. Staff support for the Planning Council is provided by a contracted agency. The upcoming Federal Ryan White Part A Fiscal Year is March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. Notification of the actual amount of the grant award for that time period is expected to be received from the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in April 2026. The award is expected to be approximately $10,939,376. In order to execute contracts beginning March 1, 2026, and continue services from the current year, Board approval to accept the award is needed prior to the time that the actual amount of the award is known. The Health Services Planning Council must allocate awarded funds in accordance to HRSA guidelines for the approved services planned. In order to expedite the use of any additional funding, authorization is requested for the Mayor or designee to approve acceptance of any additional funding received under this grant during the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
BUDGET: N/A