Notes:
- 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.
Note: As of this writing, no City meetings are scheduled for the week of August 12.
Did you know? You can sign up for City Commission Meeting Agenda Notifications
Click here to submit your email address, and you’ll be notified about new City Commission Meeting Agendas.
Tamarac Wins Florida League of Mayors Award
The Florida League of Mayors Inc. selected Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez and the City of Tamarac as the recipients of the 2024 Mayors Municipal Innovation Awards (MMIA) in the Quality of Life Category for the City’s Shine Tamarac project. The City of Tamarac was one of three municipalities to receive this award.
Reminders
Tamarac TV!
According to the City, “Tamarac TV is the official news channel for the City of Tamarac, Florida, featuring City Commission meetings, news and announcements, upcoming event information as well as emergency alert information.”
To learn more about how and where to watch Tamarac TV, visit https://www.tamarac.org/1339/Tamarac-TV.
What a Great Way to Participate in Making Tamarac Even Better!
Make Tamarac shine even brighter with See, Click, Fix! Residents and businesses alike can use this online tool to give compliments, share feedback, and even submit service requests to the City!
Check it out today by opening an account at tamarac.org/help.
Enrollment for Tamarac’s Owner-Occupied Minor Home Repair Program is Still Open!
- More details:
- Homeowners must meet and verify income requirements to qualify.
- The property must be homesteaded and must be the applicant’s primary residence.
- Applicants are required to sign 15-Year Recapture loan documents.
- Visit tamarac.org/425 for additional details and the program application.
Tamarac is Hiring!
As of this writing, the City of Tamarac has many positions posted, from a Chief Mechanical Inspector to a Project Manager and many more.
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.
Storm Season is Here – Sign Up For Free CodeRED Alerts From the City of Tamarac
Did you know? Tamarac offers free CodeRED alerts to notify citizens of emergency alerts like critical weather notices and boil water alerts. Visit www.Tamarac.me/CodeRED to register for these FREE notifications, which are even more important during hurricane season, in addition to the temperature extremes we’ve seen this summer.
You can learn more about CodeRED, as well as find other valuable storm prep tips, in our July 2022 post.
Join the Tamarac Citizen Observer Patrol Park Unit!
Broward Sheriff’s Office Citizen Observer Patrol (COPS) are community volunteers who help deputies keep our parks and neighborhoods safe. These COPS patrol with a hands-off approach and report suspicious activity.
More information: For more information on volunteering for the Tamarac District, please contact Deputy Jennifer Marion at (954)247-6016 or Jennifer_Marion@sheriff.org.
Sign Up for Tamarac’s Residential Assistance Program
The Residential Assistance Program assists with mortgage, rent, utility payments, and past due HOA fees.
- When: Applications for the 2023 Residential Assistance Program are available by visiting Tamarac.org/Housing.
- More details: The program will remain open until funds are exhausted. All criteria are available here.
- More information: For more information, please email Carolyn Francis-Royer, MPA, Housing and Community Development Manager, at francis-royer@tamarac.org or call 954-597-3549.
Broward County Mobility Advancement Program Includes Many Tamarac Projects
As of this writing, there are 51 projects in various phases (from planning to complete) affecting Tamarac that are part of the Broward County Mobility Advancement initiative. One such completed project is the 70th Avenue Traffic Calming Project.
Note: You can learn more about the Broward County Municipal Capital Projects here. The site contains a wealth of information regarding the status, cost, etc. of each project.
You can also see a county-wide map here. This map also allows you to view projects by city.
Important Notes About City Meetings:
- 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.
- 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:
Kimberly Dillon, City Clerk
CityClerk@Tamarac.org
City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321
954-597-3505
