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Public Purpose:
The City Commission determined, that there is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City of Sarasota, Florida, available to families of low income, so there is need for a housing authority in the City of Sarasota, Florida.
Registered Agent's Name:
William O. Russell, III Registered Office Address: 269 South Osprey Avenue, Suite 100
Sarasota, Fl 34236-4936 Telephone: (941) 361-6210 Fax: (941) 366-4661 E-mail: wrussell@sarasotahousing.org Website: www.sarasotahousing.org
Active or Inactive: Active
Status: Dependent
Local Governing Authority: City of Sarasota
Function(s): Housing Authority
Date Created/Established: February 7, 1938
Charter including Creation Documents & Boundary: Section 421.04, Florida Statutes; Need declared by City Resolution Dated 2/7/38
Statutory Authority: Chapter 421, Part I, Florida Statutes
Governing Body: Local Governing Authority Appoints
Authority to Issue Bonds: Yes
Revenue Source: Federal
Adopted Code of Ethics:
n/a - Chapter 112, Part III, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
Taxes, fees, assessments
or charges imposed & collected:
Audit Report for most recent completed fiscal year:
n/a
Audit Report as of 3-31-14
Audit Report as of 3-31-16
The City Commission determined, that there is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City of Sarasota, Florida, available to families of low income, so there is need for a housing authority in the City of Sarasota, Florida.
Governing Body: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Appointing Authority: City Commission
Website: Sarasota Housing Authority website
Fiscal Year: July 1 - June 30
Budget & Amendments: Budget - Fiscal Year 2016
Budget - Fiscal Year 2017
Meeting Agendas & Materials: Click here to view meeting information
Registered Agent's Name:
William O. Russell, III Registered Office Address: 269 South Osprey Avenue, Suite 100
Sarasota, Fl 34236-4936 Telephone: (941) 361-6210 Fax: (941) 366-4661 E-mail: wrussell@sarasotahousing.org Website: www.sarasotahousing.org
Active or Inactive: Active
Status: Dependent
Local Governing Authority: City of Sarasota
Function(s): Housing Authority
Date Created/Established: February 7, 1938
Charter including Creation Documents & Boundary: Section 421.04, Florida Statutes; Need declared by City Resolution Dated 2/7/38
Statutory Authority: Chapter 421, Part I, Florida Statutes
Governing Body: Local Governing Authority Appoints
Authority to Issue Bonds: Yes
Revenue Source: Federal
Adopted Code of Ethics:
n/a - Chapter 112, Part III, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
Taxes, fees, assessments
or charges imposed & collected:
Audit Report for most recent completed fiscal year:
n/a
Audit Report as of 3-31-14
Audit Report as of 3-31-16
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