Purpose:
The Highlands County Health Facilities Authority was established on July 3, 1979 in accordance with Chapter 154.207 of the Florida Statutes.
The Authority, as authorized by Chapter 154.201-154.241 of the Florida Statutes, was created for the purpose of financing and refinancing projects for the public purposes described in and in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 79-3 of Highlands County and by Chapter 154.201-154.241 of the Florida Statutes and for the purpose of financing health facilities. The Authority assists health facilities in the acquisition, construction, financing and refinancing of projects.
AUTHORITY:
Authorized by Chapter 154.201-154.241 et seq. of the Florida Statutes.
Ordinance 79-3
Fiscal Year:
Oct. 1 through Sept. 30
MEMBERSHIP:
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
The Health Facilities Authority consists of five residents from Highlands County.
TERMS:
Members serve four-year terms
Meetings:
Meetings are held on an as needed basis.
The next meeting is at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in the Sebring City Council Chambers at Sebring City Hall, 368 S. Commerce Ave.
Upcoming meeting agenda
staff liaison
Ingra Gardner
- Contact methods
- (863) 402-6510
- igardner@highlandsfl.gov
MEMBERS
William H. Stephenson
Term expires: 7/2/2028
MEMBERS
H. Wayne Harris
Term expires: 7/2/2029
MEMBERS
John D. Haviland
Term expires: 7/2/2026
MEMBERS
Charles W. Taylor Jr.
Term expires: 7/2/2027
MEMBERS
Vicki J. Spires
Term expires: 7/2/2027