Department
Department for HIV Elimination
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to amend existing contracts to increase the spending authority for three “Ryan White Part A” and “Ryan White Part A - Minority AIDS Initiative” grant subrecipients pursuant to the Health Resources and Services Administration award H89HA00007 in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 in FY2025, $600,000.00 in FY2026, and $600,000.00 in FY2027, subject to Federal funding. Contracts are 100% grant funded with no Fulton County match. Requests authorization for the Chairman to execute contracts with three (3) selected subrecipients. To protect the interest of the County, the County Attorney is authorized to approve the contracts as to form and make any necessary modifications thereto prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The Department for HIV Elimination recommends approval of increased spending authority for two selected subrecipients to provide HIV care and support services using 100% “Ryan White Part A” grant funds with no required match for FY2025 (March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026), FY2026 (March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027), and FY2027 (March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028). The Department for HIV Elimination further recommends approval of increased spending authority for one selected subrecipient to provide HIV care and support services using 100% “Ryan White Part A - Minority AIDS Initiative” for FY2025 (March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026), FY2026 (March 1, 2026 through January 29, 2027), and FY2027 (March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028). The Board of Commissioners previously approved “Ryan White Part A” and “Ryan White Part A - Minority AIDS Initiative” grant funding pursuant to #25-0556 (08/6/2025) and #25-0557 (08/6/2025). Subrecipients were recommended by a Review Committee pursuant to 25RFP1343702B-PS. By increasing spending authority of these three agencies, the department will be able to redirect funds to these agencies that have demonstrated an increased need. These agencies provide core medical services and essential support services for medically indigent Persons Living with HIV in the 20-county Eligible Metropolitan Area. Funds are recommended to increase spending authority for the following subrecipients in the following amounts: 
Community Impact: “Ryan White Part A” and “Ryan White Part A - Minority AIDS Initiative” funding will support essential core and support services for Persons Living with HIV (PLWH) in the Eligible Metropolitan Area to improve health outcomes of Persons Living with HIV and decrease the number of new HIV cases. All services have as their main goal increased viral suppression rates.
Department Recommendation: The Department for HIV Elimination recommends approval of increased spending authority for selected “Ryan White Part A” subrecipients by a total amount of $500,000.00 in FY2025, FY2026, and FY2027 and the selected “Ryan White Part A - Minority AIDS Initiative” grant subrecipient in the amount of $100,000.00 in FY2025, FY2026, and FY2027.
Project Implications: No change in budget. These contracts are 100% grant-funded with no County match.
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department for HIV Elimination is not aware of any community issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no Department issues/concerns regarding the agenda item.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-270-R251
Funding Line 2:
461-270-R254
Funding Line 3:
461-270-R255
Funding Line 4:
461-270-R256