Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Happy September! Hope you had a wonderful summer, and are looking to all the fun events we have planned for the coming month. The fall and winter holidays are just around the corner!
Enrollment for Tamarac’s owner-occupied Minor Home Repair Program is now open. This program assists qualifying Tamarac households with funding for home repairs on their existing home for impact windows, impact doors, roof replacement, safety hazards, and more. Applicants’ annual gross household income cannot exceed the amounts determined in the guidelines. To view eligibility guidelines or apply, visit http://www.tamarac.org/425 or take the following steps from the City’s website: Home/Departments/Community Development/Housing Administration/Housing Assistance Programs/Home Rehabilitation.
The City’s Residential Assistance Program is designed to aid residents facing financial challenges with covering the mortgage, rent, rent hikes, and overdue HOA/Condo fees. For more information on the program, please visit https://www.tamarac.org/1290 or take the following steps from the City’s website: Home/Departments/Community Development/Housing Administration/Residential Assistance Program.
If you are unaware, the governor recently signed new laws concerning condominiums and homeowner associations (COA/HOAs). Please join Senator Rosalind Osgood (FL District 32) and me on Monday, September 9th for an evening dedicated to enhancing our community’s understanding of these laws, and how they affect you. This town hall will feature expert presentations on crucial topics affecting our community, including the Estoppel Bill, training requirements for COA/HOA members, new reserve requirements, and structural integrity studies. There will also be an extended Q&A session where you can ask questions and engage directly with our panel of experienced professionals and COA/HOA attorneys. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered by experts in the field. The town hall will be held from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palace Theater at Kings Point, 7620 Nob Hill Road. We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re happy to say that weekend and nighttime code enforcement is here! Please call 954-531-3928 if you have any issues or concerns. Assigned officers will be monitoring that line. This number will also be published on the City’s website.
Join us in honoring the victims and heroes of 9/11 with BSO and Tamarac Fire Rescue on September 11th at Retro Fitness, 8129 N. Pine Island Rd. The Stairmaster Challenge event will begin with a moment of silence followed by a Stairmaster challenge where members of our BSO and Tamarac Fire Rescue, and anyone who wishes to participate, walk 111 flights of stairs in honor of the brave heroes who trekked 110 flights to save lives that fateful day. The last flight represents the innocent people who lost their lives. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and you can call Retro Fitness directly at (954) 283-0430 with any questions.
City offices will be closed on September 11th and in observance of Patriots Day, the normally scheduled 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting has been moved from Wednesday, September 11th to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12th.
Also on September 12th will be our 1st Public Hearing/Adoption of Final Assessments and Tentative Millage Rate and Budget, and the 2nd Public Hearing/Adoption of Final Millage Rage and Budget on Wednesday, September 25th. Each meeting starts at 5:05 p.m. and will take place at City Hall Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Avenue.
Additionally, registration is open for the Broward MPO’s Route to 2050 Summit: A Journey of Innovation, Community, and Mobility, which will take place on Thursday, September 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science. The summit will highlight future transportation technologies, how these technologies will support the Metropolitan Transportation Plan’s focus areas, and the partnerships needed to make this a reality. It is an honor to be a part of the panel. If you’d like to join us for this free event, please register at www.BrowardMPO.org/MTPSummit
The time is finally here for us to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at the dance party hosted by Commissioner Elvin Villalobos and me. This free event is from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th, at the Tamarac Community Center Ballroom, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. Come solo or with your favorite dance partner, and let the irresistible rhythms move you to the music. Light refreshments will be served, including a selection of delicious empanadas made locally. Attendance is free, but space is limited, so registration is required. Please email MayorGomezEvents@Tamarac.org to reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss out on our next free Move with the Mayor classes: Beat Burners at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18th and Yoga at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, both at the Tamarac Community Center. Hope you can join us!
As the food pantry ministry at South Florida Global Methodist Church in Tamarac will remain closed indefinitely, the City of Tamarac is pleased to partner with Farm Share to host another food distribution. This month, it will be held on Friday, September 20th, starting at 10:00 a.m., while supplies last at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. The car line enters from the NE corner of Commercial Boulevard and Prospect Road. For more information or to volunteer, please call 954-597-3620. ** Please note that for everyone’s safety, distribution may start earlier if traffic dictates the same.
If you can’t attend or if you or someone you know is in need, please visit FeedingSouthFlorida.org, Tamarac.org/SocialServices, 211-Broward.org or ADRCBroward.org for resources. Also, our Award Winning Pet Pantry remains open to assist pet parents.
September marks the beginning of flu season, so I’m pleased to partner with Walgreens to offer flu vaccinations FREE (with most insurance) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following three Thursdays – September 26th, October 17th, and November 21st –all at the Tamarac Community Center. You can go to http://www.Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine to schedule an appointment or just walk in. Other vaccines are also available. Be sure to bring your photo ID and insurance card with you.
I’m excited to attend Hispanic Unity of Florida’s 11th Annual Entrepreneur Summit on Friday, September 27th, from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard, 5th Floor, Davie, FL 33314. This event is a pivotal platform for aspiring and established entrepreneurs to explore contemporary ideas, strategies, and connections crucial for business growth. It draws industry leaders, innovative thinkers, and business pioneers from various sectors, providing a rich environment for networking and collaboration. If you’d like to join me there, please use this link to register: 2024EntrepreneurSummit
Ready to enjoy some classic tunes outside on a beautiful summer evening? We hope you will join us on Saturday, September 28th, for the Oldie’s Concert from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mainlands Park, 4509 Monterey Drive. In addition to live music provided by the Fabulons – featuring Motown, doowop, classic rock, disco, R&B, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, and more – we’ll have food vendors and family-friendly activities. Please note there is limited on-site parking for this event. If possible, plan to use the continuous free shuttle transportation beginning at 3:30 p.m. from Mainlands Clubhouse 1 & 2, located at 4301 Mainland Drive.
Local Reminders
• There are only a few weeks left to take advantage of the discounted early registration fee for next month’s Community Garage Sale, to be held on Saturday, October 5th, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. The discounted fee of $25.00 per space goes up to $40.00 on September 23rd. Register now and keep even more of your garage sale profits! Visit Tamarac Park or webtrac.tamarac.org/ to register.
• Ready for fresh produce, delicious bites, pet treats, artisanal goodies, and more?! Come by the Tamarac Community Farmer’s Market at Tamarac’s Veterans Park, 8501 N. University Dr., from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Sunday.
• Don’t miss Food Truck Fridays, the last Friday of every month between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. Stop by with the family and choose from various delicious food vendors. There’ll be lots of fun, music, and games for everyone to enjoy!
• Remember to use our award-winning “See, Click, Fix” online platform, where you can share compliments, provide feedback, and submit City of Tamarac service requests. To get started, please visit http://www.Tamarac.org/Help. Let’s make Tamarac Shine Together!
• Join us on Saturday, October 19th during WoMen’s Breast Cancer Awareness month to bring some light to this serious topic. It’s time to enjoy the 2nd of Ha-Ha’s for the Tatas as we laugh the evening away at Colony West, featuring our headliner, the one and only SARGE! Tickets are now available using this link for ticket sales: tamarac.me/hahas, or email me at Michelle.Gomez@Tamarac.org or MayorGomezEvents@tamarac.org for more information.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for chef’s signature hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, program including a silent auction and special live auction starting at 8:00 p.m., and then the side-splitting comedy show! Discounted rooms for the event are also available at the Fairfield by Marriot by using this link to reserve your room now at the discounted rate: https://bit.ly/HahasMarriott.
Proceeds from this event will be distributed to the American Cancer Society, Gilda’s Club, and Tamarac Employees Benevolent Fund.
Today and every day, in remembrance of September 11, 2001, we remember those who died unnecessarily, and we
• thank all our first responders and servicemen and women who protect us;
• thank those who are preparing to be our future defenders;
• thank their families and friends as well;
• thank the unsung heroes, and
• remain proud to be living in our wonderful country!
And Happy Labor Day!
Warmest regards,
️ Michelle
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