PHCSA was created in 1985 (and incorporated in January 1986) per Pinellas County Ordinance 85-28 to provide library and recreation services to the residents of the Palm Harbor Community Services District, a municipal services taxing unit. The ad valorem tax of 0.25 mills for library service and 0.25 mills for recreation services, is $.50 for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. The Agency is governed by an eight-member volunteer board of directors, each appointed to a 2-year term. The Board holds monthly public meetings on the third Wednesday. Fiscal years for PHCSA entities run from October 1 to September 30.