| Name: |
Highlands County Industrial Development Authority |
| District Map: |
The IDA's service district encompasses all of Highlands County, FL. Download the district map or view a map online at www.highlandsfl.gov
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| District Statutes: |
The IDA operates in accordance with Florida Statute 159.44 - 159.33. View the statutes at www.leg.state.fl.us. |
| Contact Information: |
Sarah Beth Rogers
863-402-6906 ● economicdevelopment@highlandsfl.gov
501 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870
www.HighlandsBusiness.com
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Services/
Public Purpose: |
The IDA, as authorized by Florida Statute 159.44 - 159.53, is responsible for financing and refinancing projects for the public purposes described in, and in the manner provided by, the Florida Industrial Development Financing Act and by Florida Statute 159.44-159. |
| Special District Charter: |
The Highlands County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was created on February 5, 1980 by the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners.
View the resolution that established the special district. |
| Board Member Contact Info: |
Download the IDA board member roster |
| Code of Ethics: |
View the generally applicable ethic laws provided by the Florida Commission on Ethics.
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| Finances / Budget Info: |
The IDA's fiscal year runs October 1 through September 30 of each year. In 2020-2021, the IDA collected no revenue and had no expenses. |
| Annual Financial Report: |
View the Florida Department of Financial Service Local Government 2016-17 Annual Financial Report |
| Meeting Schedule: |
The IDA meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of December, March, June and September. Special meetings are called as needed. The board's meeting schedule is available at http://aprender-a-bailar.com/Meeting-Information |
| Agendas and Meeting Materials: |
Agendas and meeting materials are available at http://aprender-a-bailar.com/Meeting-Information |