Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: January 31, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, M.D., MPH, Department Director
FROM: Nancy Diaz
PHONE: (407) 836-8936
DIVISION: Fiscal and Operational Support Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval to accept Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program A and B Grant in the estimated amount of $2,500,000 for the period of March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026; approval to increase the Health Services Department total authorized position count by one Sr. Community Services Worker position; and authorization for the County 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 Health Services Department is requesting approval to receive the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for American - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Grant as administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB). This grant will be used to continue to implement effective and innovative strategies, interventions, approaches, and services to reduce new HIV infections in Orange County. Services include information dissemination and public outreach, evidence-based linkage to care interventions, and medical and support services. In addition, the grant also provides funding for administration and quality management. The performance period for the Federal Ending the HIV Epidemic grant is March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. 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 2025. The award is expected to be approximately $2,500,000. In order to execute the contracts beginning March 1, 2025, 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. Additionally, approval is requested to increase the department’s total authorized position count by one Sr. Community Services Worker position to assist with the case management and discharge planning of inmates living with HIV. Lastly, approval is requested to authorize the County Mayor or designee to approve acceptance of any additional funding received under this grant during the period of March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. There is no cost to the County.
BUDGET: N/A