City Business: Week of April 18, 2022

­­­Note:

• For the most up-to-date information on City meetings, including full agendas, cancellations, changes of venue, or changes to times/dates, visit the City’s “Meetings” page here

Special Magistrate Hearing

• When: April 20, 2:00 pm
• More details: When published, additional details will be available here.

Economic Development Grant Review Panel

• When: April 21, 2:15 pm
• Where: City Hall Conference Room 105, 7525 NW 88^th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321
• More details:
  • As part of the Façade and Exterior Improvements Grant Incentive Program, the Panel will review:
    • The plaza application for the McNab Commercial Plaza, 8005 West McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321
    • The plaza application for the Tamarac Marketplace Plaza, 10000-10098 West McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321
    • The full agenda is available here
  • More information: Learn more about the City of Tamarac’s Developer Incentive Programs here.

Sister Cities Committee

• When: April 21, 4:00 pm
• Where: City Hall Conference Room 105, 7525 NW 88^th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321
• More details: The full agenda is available here.
• More information: Learn more about Sister Cities International here.

Reminders

High School Students: Register to Vote!

Broward County’s Supervisor of Elections has kicked off its annual High School Voter Registration Drive!

• When: Throughout the month of April
• More details:
• Students can pre-register to vote at age 16
• You must be 16 to register and 18 to vote.
• Contact:
  Benjamin Williams, Jr.
  (954) 712-1940
  mailto:bwilliams@browardvotes.gov
• More information: Visit https://www.browardvotes.gov/Voter-Engagement/High-School-Voter-Registration-Drive.

Construction Continues at Nob Hill Road and Southgate Boulevard

• When: Broward County’s Highway Construction and Engineering Division construction is expected to conclude in September 2022.
• Where: The intersection of Nob Hill Road and Southgate Boulevard
• More details:

The project will include:

• Additional storage capacity for the eastbound, westbound, and southbound left turning lanes
• Drainage improvements
• Construction of mast arm supported traffic signalization
• Milling and resurfacing and upgraded pedestrian ramps, signage, and pavement markings

Tamarac is Hiring!

As of this writing, the City of Tamarac has over a dozen positions posted, from Fleet Mechanic II to a Senior Accountant and many more. Applicants can check out available positions here.

If you’re interested in a particular position and don’t see any current openings, you can sign up for job alerts here.

The city offers a variety of benefits, including financial benefits such as pension plans, credit union memberships; health benefits including group policies and sick leave; and personal benefits such as an Education Assistance Program and personal/vacation leave.

To explore the city’s employee benefits, click here.

Ongoing Pine Island Road Traffic Signal Improvements

This project, which will upgrade the existing traffic signal communications from cellular to high-speed fiber-optics along Pine Island Road from Oakland Park Boulevard to McNab Road, began on August 2, 2021. The upgrades are part of the Mobility Advancement Program (MAP) Broward, formerly known as the “Penny for Transportation” program, and is Broward County’s transportation surtax approved by voters in 2018.

Key Details:

• The project is expected to be completed in July 2022
• Broward County is managing the project
• Contractor: Horsepower Electric, Inc.
• Contacts for Concerns or Emergencies:
  • Construction Engineering and Inspection: Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. Felix Garcia, CEI Project Administrator: 954-895-8535 or FGarcia@cgasolutions.com.
  • Broward County Project Management: Chris Masullo, Project Manager, 954-847-2676 or cmasullo@broward.org.

Important Notes:

• The public may watch meetings online through the city’s website (https://www.tamarac.org/1113/Meetings), or via Facebook Live.
• Unless otherwise indicated, in-person meetings are held in the Commission Chamber at 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321. If you’re planning to attend a meeting in-person, please be aware that seating is limited in accordance with CDC guidelines, and attendees are required to wear a mask. 
• Upcoming public meetings are listed on the city website at https://www.tamarac.org/1113/Meetings, along with their respective agendas, links to watch the meetings online, and links to sign up for public participation if applicable. 
• In addition, here’s important information about City Commission meetings:
  • The City Commission holds a workshop meeting on the Monday prior to each regular commission meeting at 9:30 am in City Hall, Conference Room 105, where agenda items are discussed at length. Regular commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm or 9:30 am, respectively, in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Special topic workshops are scheduled as needed. 
  • Any member of the public, wishing to comment publicly on the record, on any matter, may sign up with the City Clerk before or during the meeting. If any member of the public requires additional information about this City Commission meeting or has any questions about how to sign up or submit a comment at the meeting, please contact:Jennifer Johnson, City Clerk
    City of Tamarac
    7525 NW 88th Avenue
    Tamarac, FL 33321
    954-597-3505