Approval of Carla Rossiter-Smith as Representative for Federal Disaster Grant Application

Original title: Confirmation of Authorized Representative Carla Rossiter-Smith, Director of Procurement and Strategic Initiatives, for FY 2025 U.S. Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Grant Application on Behalf of Hernando County and Associated Budget Resolution

Record date · February 10, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has officially authorized Carla Rossiter-Smith, the Director of Procurement and Strategic Initiatives, to represent the county in applying for a 2025 U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) . The resolution also includes the necessary budget adjustments to support this application process.

Why it matters

This action enables Hernando County to formally apply for federal disaster recovery funding, which requires a designated official to manage the application and associated financial records.

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

Hernando County residents

The county is seeking federal funds that may impact local disaster recovery and economic development projects.

Directly affected

Carla Rossiter-Smith

She is granted the legal authority to act on behalf of the county for this specific federal grant application.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 17095 on January 28, 2026.
Carla Rossiter-Smith is designated as the authorized representative for the county's grant application.
The grant application is for the FY 2025 U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Supplemental Grant.
The resolution includes an associated budget resolution to facilitate the grant application process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?

It formally appoints a county official to handle the application for federal disaster recovery funds from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Who is the authorized representative?

Carla Rossiter-Smith, the Director of Procurement and Strategic Initiatives for Hernando County.

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