Performing Arts Center Authority
 

1. General Information:

1. Full Legal Name: Performing Arts Center Authority
2. Public Purpose:  Created as an independent special district and a public body, politic and corporate by the Florida Legislature for the purpose of planning, promoting, maintaining, and operating facilities for holding any type of cultural, tourism, or promotional event, civic, recreational, or similar event or activity as a public purpose.
3. Boundaries/Service Area:  N/A
4. Services Provided:  To build and operate performing arts centers
5. Charter/Creation Document:  1) Chapter 84-396, Senate Bill 776, Laws of Florida; 2) Chapter 85-389; 3) Amended by Chapter 92-268, House Bill 2051, Laws of Florida; 4) Amended by Chapter 93-371, House Bill 867, Laws of Florida; 5) Amended by Chapter 2005-335, House Bill 1361, Laws of Florida.  View Enabling Act Chapter 2005-335
6. Statute(s) under which the special district operates:  Chapter 2005-335, Laws of Florida and Section 189.031, Florida Statutes
7. Date Established:  October 1, 1984
8. Establishing Entities:  Broward County and City of Fort Lauderdale

2. Contact Information:

1. Mailing Address:  201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
2. E-mail:  boxoffice@browardcenter.org 
3. Telephone Number:  (954) 522-5334
4. Website Address:  www.browardcenter.org
5. Registered Agent/Office:  Ty Sutton, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

3. Governing Body:

4. Revenue Information:

1. Fees and Charges Imposed and Collected: The Authority charges admission fees for performances and events; rental and other fees for use of its facilities.
2. Rates for the Current Year:  The Authority does not levy ad valorem, or other taxes, or assessments. Admission charges and rental rates and fees vary based on the specific performance, event, or use of the facility. For venue and other rental information, please use the Contact Us form and select 'Rental Inquiries'.
3. Statutory Authority for the Levy of Fees & Charges:  Chapter 2005-335, Laws of Florida

5. General Financial Information:

1. Fiscal Year Period:  October 1 – September 30
2. Link to Review Annual Financial Reports: Click Here
3. Audit Report for the Most Recently Completed Fiscal Year: View Audited Financial Statements

6. Budget Information:

Final adopted budget for the current fiscal year: Click Here

7. Schedule of Regular Meetings:

View Meetings

8. Regular Meeting/Workshop Agendas:

View Agendas

9. Ethics:

The Performing Arts Center Authority follows the applicable ethics principals and standards of conduct of the Florida Commission on Ethics: Click Here

10. Defined Benefit Retirement System or Plan: 

The Performing Arts Center Authority does not maintain a defined benefit retirement system or plan.