Health Facilities Authority
MMRB Liaison: Porcha Rucker
Board Type: Orange County
Last Revised: 2/12/2026
Board Type: Orange County
Enabling Legislation:
The Orange County Health Facilities Authority was established by Orange County Ordinance No. 77-13, effective January 6, 1978, pursuant to the Health Facilities Authorities Law, Chapter 74-323, Laws of Florida (Part III of Chapter 154, Florida Statutes). The ordinance was amended on June 10, 1979, and assigned No. 79-17.
Membership:
Five members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Member Types:
- 5 At Large Representative
Term Of Office:
All members shall serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
Powers and Duties:
Chapter 154.209, F.S., outlines the powers of the Authority. The Authority may issue tax exempt bonds and refunding bonds to finance projects. Another power is to employ consulting engineers, architects, surveyors, attorneys, accountants, financial experts, and such other employees and agents as may be necessary in its judgment and to fix their compensation.
Contact Person:
Dale Burket, Esq.
Lowndes
(407) 418-6363
Lowndes
(407) 418-6363
Notes:
Financial disclosure is required.
Last Revised: 2/12/2026
| Member Name | Member Type | Term Expires |
| Darlene A. Baptiste | At Large Representative | 12/31/2026 |
| Charlotte Anne Coppenhaver | At Large Representative | 12/31/2029 |
| Michael Daniels | At Large Representative | 12/31/2028 |
| Jeff Hogan | At Large Representative | 12/31/2029 |
| Melissa Z. Schott-Gomez | At Large Representative | 12/31/2027 |
No vacancies at this time. Please check back later.
June 13, 2025
*This document is a draft and is provided as a courtesy. This document is not to be considered as the final minutes. All information contained herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the appropriate agency/board/committee.
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