Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 20, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Alissa Barber Torres, Phd, FAICP, CLTD, Chief Innovation and Emerging Technology Officer
CONTACT: Lee Peters, Sr. Monitoring and Evaluations Coordinator
PHONE: 407-836-5391
DIVISION: Office of Innovation and Emerging Technology
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida University of Central Florida Board of Trustees AND University of Central Florida Foundation, Incorporated FY 2026 Grant Agreement and authorization to disburse $72,407. (Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The County has determined that there is a public interest for such activities/ programs in order to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers in Central Florida through education programs, events and other activities inspiring Orange county’s community youth to pursue high wage job opportunities. The County looks to the University of Central Florida to conduct outreach and STEM club development, provide economic development opportunities, and commit to develop the future workforce from local youth via hosting STEM events and programs.
BUDGET: $72,407