Special District Information – Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida

General Information

Full Legal Name: Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County

Public Purpose: Affordable Housing Finance for income eligible persons and developers building or rehabilitating housing that will serve income eligible persons.

Boundaries: Manatee County, including all municipalities located therein.

Services Provided: Loans and Down Payment Assistance to eligible homebuyers; loans for the construction or rehabilitation of apartments that will be rented to eligible persons.

Charter/Creation Document: Manatee County Ordinance 79-6, as amended by Ordinance 91-40. Click to download PDFs.

Statute Under Which HFA Operates: Chapter 159, Part IV, Florida Statutes http://leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=housing+finance+authority&URL=0100-0199/0159/Sections/0159.604.html

Date Established: October 30, 1979

Establishing Entity: Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 435 12th Street West, Suite 117, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Email: abbott@manateehfa.org

Telephone Number: 877-264-0334

Website Address: www.manateehfa.org

Registered agent / registered office (name and address of registered agent on file with the Special District Accountability Program): Angela A. Abbott, Esquire, 435 12st Street West, Suite 117, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Governing Body Members:

Darryl Weaver, Chairman
c/o Manatee County HFA, 435 12st Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
weaver@manateehfa.org
Term: 4 years, expiring 10-31-2024
Appointing Authority: Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

James J. Heagerty, Jr., First Vice-Chairman
c/o Manatee County HFA, 435 12st Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
heagerty@manateehfa.org
Term: 4 years, expiring 10-31-2025
Appointing Authority: Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

Richard M. Pierro, Second Vice-Chairman
c/o Manatee County HFA, 435 12st Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
pierro@manateehfa.org
Term: 4 years, expiring 10-31-22
Appointing Authority: Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

Hugh D. Miller, Third Vice-Chairman
c/o Manatee County HFA, 435 12st Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
miller@manateehfa.org
Term: 4 years, expiring 10-31-23
Appointing Authority: Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

Frank R. Dodson, III, Secretary/Treasurer
c/o Manatee County HFA, 435 12st Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
dodson@manateehfa.org
Term: 4 years, expiring 10-31-2024
Appointing Authority: Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

Revenue Information

The Housing Finance Authority has no taxing authority.

Goals and Objectives

Click to download.

Financial Information

Fiscal Year: October 1 to September 30

Tentative Budget: Posted

Final Adopted Budget: Posted

Budget Amendments: Posted

Link to View Annual Financial Report: https://apps.fldfs.com/LocalGov/Reports/

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2014: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2015: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2016: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2017: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2018: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2019: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2020: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2021: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2022: Click to download

Audited Financial Statements Year-End September 30, 2023: Click to download

Ethics

Link to Ethics Provisions: http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/ on website, select “Ethics Laws”

Defined Benefit Retirement System

The Housing Finance Authority has no employees and does not have a defined benefit retirement system

HFA Meeting Agendas and Materials

2016 Meeting Agendas and Materials

2017 Meeting Agendas and Materials

2018 Meeting Agendas and Materials

2019 Meeting Agendas and Materials

2020 Meeting Agenda and Materials

2021 Meeting Agenda and Materials

2022 Meeting Agenda and Materials

2023 Meeting Agenda and Materials

2024 Meeting Agenda and Materials

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, is cancelling the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at 417 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida, to discuss matters of the Authority as it deems appropriate.

Persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at any of these meetings, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The needs of hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the contact person below is notified at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by any person wishing assistance.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 435 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss matters of the Authority as it deems appropriate. All interested parties are invited to attend in person or by conference call by dialing 1-877-304-9269; passcode 554542.

The needs of hearing or visually impaired persons, or those requiring special arrangements, shall be met if the Authority is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting by any person requiring assistance. For further information contact Angela A. Abbott, Attorney for the Authority at (877) 264-0334.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

Manatee County Government is seeking local qualified citizens to serve on the Housing Finance Authority. The purpose of the Housing Finance Authority is to assist in the alleviation of the shortage of affordable housing by providing financing through the issuance of revenue bonds and other programs. This board is voluntary and members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for four year terms. Applications are currently being accepted for two positions for persons who are knowledgeable in the labor, finance or commerce field. Applications are available online at:

https://www.mymanatee.org/government/advisory_boards/apply_for_an_advisory_board/

Please submit your application on or before September 4, 2024, which is 14 days after publication of this Notice, to the Housing Finance Authority by email to abbott@manateehfa.org, and by mail to Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, 435 12^th Street West, Suite 117, Bradenton, FL 34205.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 417 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss matters of the Authority as it deems appropriate. All interested parties are invited to attend in person or by conference call by dialing 1-877-304-9269; passcode 554542.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA