Public Purpose:
The general purpose, powers, functions and duties of the District will be to improve the Downtown Core of the City of Sarasota.

Governing Body:        DID Board of Directors, DID Summary
Appointing Authority: City Commission

Website: Downtown Improvement District Website

Fiscal Year: October 1 - September 30
Budget & Amendments:  Click here to view Budget & Budget Amendments  

Meeting Agendas & Materials: Click here to view meeting agendas & materials                                                    

Primary Contact:

Registered Agent's Name: Shayla Griggs
Registered Office Address: 1565 First Street Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone: (941) 954-4160 Email: (941) 954-4113
Shayla.Griggs@SarasotaFL.gov  

Active or Inactive: Active
Status: Dependent
Local Governing Authority: City of Sarasota
Function(s): Downtown Development/Improvement
Date Created/Established: November 17, 2008
Charter including Creation Documents & Boundaries: City Ordinance 08-4832
Expansion Ordinance 12-5005
Statutory Authority: Section 189.4041, Florida Statutes
Governing Body: Appointed
Authority to Issue Bonds: No
Revenue Source: Ad Valorem
Adopted Code of Ethics: Chapter 112, Part III, Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees

Taxes, fees, assessments or charges imposed & collected:
Please see Annual Adopted Financial Plan for current Fiscal Year Millage resolution, revenues, and expenditures

Audit Report for most recent completed fiscal year:
Please see Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for prior Fiscal Year audited reports