Delegation of Authority for Disaster Recovery Grant Funding

Original title: Delegation of authority to the Disaster Recovery Program Manager of Pinellas Recovers to authorize actions and execute documentation necessary in administering Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funding.

Record date · March 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Pinellas County has officially authorized the Disaster Recovery Program Manager for 'Pinellas Recovers' to sign documents and take necessary actions to manage Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery () funds.

Why it matters

This action streamlines the administration of federal disaster recovery grants by allowing a specific program manager to execute legal and financial documents without requiring individual approval from the County Administrator for every transaction.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pinellas Recovers Program Manager

The individual in this role gains the legal authority to execute documents and authorize actions for grant administration.

Indirectly affected

Pinellas County Residents

Residents may experience faster processing times for disaster recovery projects due to the streamlined administrative authority.

Key Facts

The Disaster Recovery Program Manager of Pinellas Recovers is granted authority to authorize actions related to CDBG-DR funding.
The Disaster Recovery Program Manager is authorized to execute documentation necessary for the administration of CDBG-DR funding.
The delegation of authority is filed under reference number 26-0024D.
The item was introduced on January 9, 2026.

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The status of the delegation is marked as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this delegation of authority mean?

It means the Program Manager for Pinellas Recovers can now sign off on grant-related paperwork and actions directly, rather than waiting for the County Administrator to sign every individual document.

What is CDBG-DR funding?

It stands for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery, which is federal funding provided to help communities recover from major disasters.

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