City of Tamarac

Key discussion topics for this workshop included the City Manager's report featuring proclamations for Women's History Month and National Athletic Training Month, the Irish American Heritage Month proclamation, the presentation of a Key to the City, and a BSO monthly update. The consent agenda involved consideration of resolutions for amending the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, awarding a bid for the Citywide Culvert Headwall installation project, authorizing a four-week hiatus in regular meetings, and appointments to the Veterans' Affairs Committee, Senior Advisory Committee, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Further resolutions addressed adopting the Yard on the Lawn Music Festival as the official Caribbean heritage month celebration. Business under the second reading of an ordinance concerned amending property maintenance standards regarding parking lot maintenance. Other discussions covered a Solid Waste Authority presentation, the Municipal Complex Campus solicitation, rescinding a prior action regarding speed detection systems for school zones, amending the On Street Parking Policy to add Mainlands Section 6 restrictions, and establishing a formal Sister City Partnership.

The meeting agenda included a roll call and pledge of allegiance. Key discussion items focused on preparing for the upcoming City Commission Workshop presentation regarding the potential establishment of a Sister City partnership, including refinement of research findings and formal recommendations. Other business involved setting the next meeting date and discussing the subsequent meeting agenda. The document also notes that in the absence of a quorum, the meeting may be held as a Workshop, where no formal action can be taken.

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the minutes from the January 20, 2026 session. Old Business items consisted of discussions regarding the Fire Station Dalmatian Collar project and the Selfie Murals Submission Jury. The committee reviewed updates on the Public Art Master Plan, which is currently under review, and noted that Shaker Village is undergoing rezoning.

The City Commission Workshop agenda included several key discussion items. These discussions focused on enhancements to the Investment Policy, a quarterly update on investments, and a quarterly financial update presented by the Financial Services Director. Further topics involved a discussion regarding the renaming of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board and a discussion leading to consensus on Public Art Projects. Additionally, there was a discussion concerning the rescheduling or cancellation of a future meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026.

This document outlines the City of Tamarac's new vision and core values, presented in 2024. The vision aims to transform Tamarac into a thriving, diverse, and close-knit city, fostering growth for its employees, residents, and businesses. This future is built upon five core values: Teamwork, emphasizing collaboration; Accountability, focusing on thorough and accurate task execution; Innovation, seeking to enhance city operations; Professionalism, promoting individual competency and courteous service; and Integrity, ensuring honesty and trustworthiness in all actions.