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.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Attend this important public meeting to discuss the Tamarac Stormwater Vulnerability Assessment.
- When: June 20, 6:00 pm
- Where: Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
- More details:
- The purpose of this meeting is to solicit public input as Tamarac addresses key issues affecting our community’s future resilience.
- Those unable to attend in person can also register online to stream the meeting either by scanning the QR code above or visiting me/SWmeeting.
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars for a Q&A with Joe Scott, Broward Supervisor of Elections
Attend this informative session and get up-to-date information on the voting process for the upcoming August and November elections. This is a great opportunity to meet the Broward Supervisor of Elections and ensure that your voice is heard at the polls!
- When: June 20, 6:30 pm
- Where: Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33351
- More information: For more information, please call 954-597-3460.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board
- When: June 24, 4:00 pm
- Where: Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 6001 Nob Hill Road, Tamarac, FL 33321
- More details: The full agenda is available here.
Procurement Meeting
- When: July 2, 2:00 pm
- Where: Tamarac City Hall Conference Room 105, 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321
- More details: The full agenda is available here.
Applications Now Available for the Cadet Program!
Do you have a student interested in Fire and Emergency Services? The City of Tamarac Cadet Program has been developing the future of the fire service since 2001.
- When:
- Application deadline is June 16
- Interviews will begin in late July/Early August
- Program meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm unless unforeseen circumstances result in rescheduling
- Ages: Participants must be between the ages of 14 and 17
- How to apply:
- Scan the QR code in the flyer above for the application, more details and requirements
- Please submit completed application packet to chelles@tamarac.org.
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 Tamara 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 Code Compliance Manager to a Management Analyst 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 Approaching – 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
