Department Directory Explore a comprehensive directory of Sarasota's city departments, offering essential services from legal, financial, and development to human resources, public works, and utilities.
Your City Commission The City is governed by a "Commission-Manager" form of government. There are five City Commissioners. The City Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month at 9am in City Hall. The public is welcome.
City Attorney The City Attorney is the legal advisor to the City Commission, Advisory Boards and committees, and to the City administration and departments.
City Auditor & Clerk The Office of the City Auditor and Clerk provides exceptional service to citizens and staff, including preparing Commission Agendas, Records Management, Internal Audits, Commission Elections, Codification of City ordinances, processing land development applications.
City Manager The City Manager serves as the City's Chief Administrator responsible to the City Commission. The City Manager directs and manages the functions of the City.
Development Services Development Services is comprised of Building & Permitting, Code Compliance, Developement Applications & Review, City Facilities Division, Flood Information, Local Business Tax, Tree Protection, Zoning and Vacation Rentals.
Financial Administration Financial reports and plans, Fiscal policies, Grants coordination, Taxes and assessment information, Utilities Billing
Human Resources Employee Benefits, Risk Management, Accessibility, Union Contracts, Human Relations Board
Information Technology Handles all aspects of technology supporting commission goals, facilitates department requirements, enable and connect the City of Sarasota staff and residents to information
Public Notice Bulletin Board Stay informed with posted public meeting notices, agendas, and code compliance updates.
Office of Housing and Community Development Administers housing programs such as City Neighborhood Stabilization Programs, State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Sarasota
Parks & Facilities Providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, help young people realize their potential, and contribute to the City's economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Planning Responsible for maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, Historic Preservation, Economic Development, Sustainability, Transportation Planning, Housing Affordability, Public Art Program
Purchasing Services Procuring goods for the City of Sarasota through formal, sealed bids and proposals, process requisitions, provide contract support & management, maintain the list of Solicitation Awards
Public Works Providing safe, reliable, effective service for the residents of the City of Sarasota. City Engineering & Engineering permits, Infrastructure Maintenance, Traffic Info, Solid Waste & Recycling
Sarasota Police Department Providing a professional, dedicated police service in partnership with our community
Utilities Providing our residents safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water through daily operational & maintenance activities and utility construction projects
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Staff Directory Access contact details for city staff across various departments, including titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. Use this directory to connect with the right personnel for your needs.
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