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The city manager reported, as required by city code, an emergency purchase of a Generac generator to service the Tamarac Community Center. The purchase order totals $230,174 and includes full installation plus a temporary generator to ensure uninterrupted service during the 2025 hurricane season. Staff estimated delivery and installation of the permanent unit in roughly four to five months.

Nut graf: The emergency purchase was presented as a code‑required disclosure (an emergency procurement) to maintain an operational community shelter and service hub during storm events; the city manager made the disclosure during his regular report and no separate vote was recorded on the purchase at the meeting.

Other items reported by the city manager
- Appointment: Melissa Petrone was announced as the City of Tamarac’s Director of Parks and Recreation; the manager described her as having two decades of service in the department and congratulated her on the promotion.
- Award recognition: Division Chief Tommy Demopoulos was cited as NFPA’s 2024 Fire Marshal of the Year; the city also announced receipt of an Amazon Cloud Services Champion recognition for 2025.
- Programs and outreach: The manager reminded residents of tree‑pruning guidance, several grant and improvement programs available through the city (tenant improvement grants, small business microgrants, commercial property improvement programs), and listed upcoming events including a Back to School Splash and a public meeting on a comprehensive vulnerability assessment scheduled for Aug. 21.

The city manager additionally provided an update that a gas leak on University Drive had been contained and that Hazmat teams were on site; repairs were underway. No formal action was taken during the report beyond the required emergency‑purchase disclosure.

Clarifying detail from the record: The city manager identified the emergency purchase amount as $230,174 and estimated 4–5 months until permanent installation of the replacement generator. The temporary generator will provide service during the interim.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tamarac - Regular - Jul 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City manager reported an emergency purchase of a Generac generator and appointed Melissa Petrone as the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation; the commission received several city awards and program announcements.","taxTitle","Tamarac, Broward County, Florida","taxId",8839,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510947,"Tamarac adopts five‑year HUD consolidated plan; staff to prioritize minor home repairs and program administration",210,4371000,4581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345932-fc5cc674d61f981b1cdd81a7d395b6c4&start=4371&end=4581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345932-fc5cc674d61f981b1cdd81a7d395b6c4/thumbnail_4371000.jpg","/articles/6510947/Tamarac/Broward-County/Florida/Tamarac-adopts-fiveyear-HUD-consolidated-plan-staff-to-prioritize-minor-home-repairs-and-program-administration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510947-c59832f1550e49916fb20e26b5f4d386/orig.mp4?Expires=1770398828&Signature=SvIvjxbx1F3KQ1bvN7tPvr6MgdoClUsdt3vROD5sEIaVZRDMq4FcGxdZASyH9RhpT-4K5pru-f74eP9lUgs2Pg~zwbMW09DEglu~aKZmZZ2vlxM8OBCZrvi8L9dcTxBr2zsU82TdaqjCWXyhHtIfRMcxfbfPSFCaWHzOtTo4HMfnfCqS4aeTe4n6wD4zgvqR4V7rGdxIx754eas-ba5-2YtLHFmY9X-DoK5cYVxB8mmA3UhK1sQCtG4SDB~l-uiseu1Ev8UkXf4AiIAxpL3h-MhAaZXX2SVtRp0mz-EjjLdRD7gg0HWL5OYzRFLEV-VpVjSLB7KZwJD-GC714aD2RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","TAMARAC, Fla. — The Tamarac City Commission on July 9 adopted the city’s five‑year consolidated plan for 2025–2030 and the program year 2025–26 annual action plan, directing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds to housing rehabilitation, public services and administrative support.

Deputy City Manager Maxine Calloway summarized the plan and the public participation process used to prepare it. Calloway said the city collected 83 resident survey responses during district meetings and public outreach and described priority needs identified by residents: affordable housing, public improvements, public services and economic development.

Nut graf: Staff proposed using the majority of the PY2025 CDBG allocation for a minor home‑repair/housing rehabilitation program, funding a public‑service line and covering administration and planning; HOME funds will be handled through the Broward County HOME consortium and, according to staff, will be used primarily for housing rehabilitation.

Key budget items presented by staff
- CDBG PY2025 proposed split (staff presentation): administration and planning about $99,002.67; public services about $74,004.50; and roughly $322,006.25 proposed for minor home repair and housing rehabilitation programs. Calloway said the home rehabilitation program is scheduled to reopen Aug. 18.
- HOME funds: staff said HOME funds received through the Broward County consortium total about $1.52 million and will be used for housing rehabilitation programs.

Questions from commissioners and staff responses
Commissioners asked for clearer breakdowns of administrative costs. Calloway and Finance Director Christine Cajous explained that administrative dollars support a combination of in‑house staffing in the housing division and consultant support. Calloway identified a consultant contract with Savitas used for residential assistance and intake work; she said the Savitas contract is not to exceed $35,000 for the year and that roughly $17,000 of that amount covered assistance with the consolidated plan submission.

Several commissioners expressed concern about how much of the CDBG allocation goes to administration versus direct assistance to residents. Calloway said staff would provide a more detailed breakdown of consultant fees and staffing allocations on request. Commissioners also pressed staff to increase resident outreach so future participation exceeds the 83 survey responses collected.

Adoption and next steps
The commission voted 5–0 to adopt the consolidated plan and the PY2025–26 annual action plan. Staff must upload plan data into HUD’s IDIS system by July 31 and the Broward County HOME consortium will submit the combined plan to HUD by Aug. 15 for federal review.

The adopted plan directs the city to prioritize minor home repairs and housing rehabilitation, maintain a public‑service funding line, and continue program management and outreach in coordination with county and nonprofit partners.","The commission adopted the city consolidated plan for 2025–2030 and the PY2025–26 annual action plan directing most CDBG money to minor home‑repair and housing rehabilitation programs while allocating funds for public services and administration.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510951,"FPL outlines storm response plans to Tamarac commission, urges resident preparedness",674,105000,779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345932-fc5cc674d61f981b1cdd81a7d395b6c4&start=105&end=779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345932-fc5cc674d61f981b1cdd81a7d395b6c4/thumbnail_105000.jpg","/articles/6510951/Tamarac/Broward-County/Florida/FPL-outlines-storm-response-plans-to-Tamarac-commission-urges-resident-preparedness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510951-f651923d94ca89c768b3f2da40826734/orig.mp4?Expires=1770398828&Signature=D6-hfDRVJhmGuoNs9nih6CL7tl48VIppCI9oou5PoiaPZkijzlcfAfg3zJLGkRHPZfzCe3Wryy7poZ6YolFYPGFyYfQHvsmR5346PuqNay3zc4ZQXNCRPMpkyB4MZBjtItMxQ93AYg1PbDqUuRjM~kUJJZjilBLyxzbA0i7tVhQe3dxRMS5t9MKCXJ4fGpOpeZQvl8gikhT-FEx8eM7q~o8xu93LBx8kSaKWh~isWZQ2R6kH41HNsfVQFY6pCQ-cHZAYSF68JrFmRazSlsc7zxiubyXyGkKN1c7KrfugUpnkmG9CWVG440I2KVOt8qVtHODXBTmUq9Hv1NRIjx3BCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","TAMARAC, Fla. — A Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) representative told the Tamarac City Commission on July 9 that the utility is operating in hurricane‑season readiness mode and described steps the company takes to restore outages after major storms.

Christine Shaw, speaking for FPL, said the company serves more than 6 million customer accounts across 43 Florida counties and stressed the company’s investments in grid hardening and technology to reduce outage durations. “Since 2006 we’ve made a significant investment in our infrastructure and our grid,” Shaw said. She noted that the company staged about 20,000 restoration personnel statewide during last year’s storms and described multi‑day timelines for restoration in recent storms — three days after one storm and about five days after another under more challenging conditions.

Nut graf: Shaw said FPL prioritizes restoring power to critical facilities first — hospitals, 911 centers, fire and police — and then to major commercial corridors and residences. She described tools that shorten field response times, including drones to assess infrastructure damage and remote systems that can reroute power feeds to reduce the number of customers affected.

Details from the presentation
- FPL uses predictive staging: crews and vendor teams are placed near forecasted impact zones several days before expected landfall to avoid post‑storm travel impediments such as debris and flooding.
- Technology investments allow remote detection of outages and targeted switching to minimize customer interruptions before crews are deployed.
- Drones are used for rapid assessment of transmission, substations and distribution lines so work crews can be staged in the right locations immediately after it is safe to access impacted areas.
- Municipalities have access to an FPL storm portal (activated only during major outages) that provides restoration progress to city and county emergency management officials. FPL also maintains a customer storm center webpage, app notifications and social‑media updates.

Shaw emphasized resident preparedness: know evacuation and flood zones, sign up for city and county alerts, and follow official evacuation and re‑entry directions. She offered to provide flyers and links to city staff for distribution to residents; Commissioner Patterson requested materials to share with constituents.

No formal action was required. Vice Mayor Daniel and commissioners commented on local transformer outages and requested follow‑up on dates for a neighborhood meeting about local equipment; Shaw said FPL would follow up and that a city‑level storm contact (EOC liaisons) coordinates closely with FPL during events.

The FPL presentation is part of the commission’s regular meeting agenda and was delivered before several consent and budget items.","Florida Power & Light presented the company’s hurricane‑season preparedness and restoration practices to the Tamarac commission, including pre‑staging crews, remote grid‑monitoring technology, and use of drones to speed damage assessments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":79,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":82,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510956,"Tamarac commission approves millage, assessments and HUD plan; stormwater fee draws lone no vote",1904,6275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345932-fc5cc674d61f981b1cdd81a7d395b6c4&start=4371&end=6275","/articles/6510956/Tamarac/Broward-County/Florida/Tamarac-commission-approves-millage-assessments-and-HUD-plan-stormwater-fee-draws-lone-no-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510956-6991dd3324956ce911c4b0188f50b691/orig.mp4?Expires=1770398828&Signature=dtHPoZZvClqiPRUK9WNfF0piEpwecFU0LpaCYz4a0tu8FVEqMlVc3MZBwCC69EWqPUUG41i8gT~cCpdyY~jbfEcbtluooeeNJeKS1NeBgkcAcjwngwT3PK8JcRcH2Ls-FAj~MLXNkFTW-OGp6nqyjn3BFCcSkKbRR~V4P9sJA1JsLXy9lryBg84-yDpb5vzgB3VTQC2kqz77THxWkLager7b-v4jidfrdht8fJsGPpBeICcQDVNMY61CTYafh4YJf~ez1g7wxLyRxvX9lAkGQa1qcSwe5gjvfQj3UrUOpj11aoD2589LLIgj-Zvledy1yCiN7R~rDV3n1WPaDlQtuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","TAMARAC, Fla. — The Tamarac City Commission on July 9 approved a series of budget and assessment measures including a proposed 7‑mill tentative millage rate and the city's five‑year HUD consolidated plan, while one commissioner opposed an increase to the stormwater utility fee.

The commission set a proposed millage rate of 7 mills and scheduled the required public hearings for Sept. 12 and Sept. 24, 2025. Commissioners also approved preliminary assessment rolls for fire‑rescue, residential solid‑waste and nuisance abatement, and adopted the city consolidated plan and related annual action plan for HUD funding.

Why it matters: The millage and assessment decisions set the city’s revenue framework heading into the 2025–26 fiscal year. The HUD consolidated plan determines how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds will be prioritized locally.

Most important votes and details
- Millage resolution (Item 6a): Motion by Commissioner Wright, second by Commissioner Patterson; roll call vote 5–0 to approve a 7‑mill proposed rate and authorize scheduling the two public hearings (Sept. 12 and Sept. 24, 2025).
- Fire‑rescue assessment (Item 6b): Motion by Commissioner Wright, second by Vice Mayor Daniel; passed 5–0. The item directed preparation of the preliminary assessment roll for fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025 (specific assessment rate not specified in the discussion).
- Stormwater utility fee (Item 6c): Motion by Commissioner Wright, second by Vice Mayor Daniel; roll call resulted in a 4–1 approval. Vice Mayor Daniel cast the lone no vote. Staff said the proposed update included an increase equivalent to 3% (an increase of $4.89 from the prior year, according to the finance director) and that the ordinance provides for annual CPI or 3% adjustments.
- Residential solid‑waste assessment (Item 6d): Motion by Commissioner Wright, second by Vice Mayor Daniel; passed 4–1. The finance director said the residential solid‑waste assessment rate remains at $2.7875 per residential unit.
- Nuisance abatement assessments (Item 6e): Motion by Commissioner Bolton, second by Commissioner Patterson; passed 5–0. The resolution directed staff to prepare a preliminary nuisance abatement assessment roll and set a public hearing.
- HUD consolidated plan and PY 2025–26 annual action plan (Public hearing Item 9a): Motion by Commissioner Bolton, second by Commissioner Wright; passed 5–0. Staff presented a proposed CDBG allocation of roughly $496,000 and HOME funds through the Broward County consortium totaling about $1.52 million; staff recommended using most CDBG dollars for minor home‑repair/rehabilitation, a public‑service line, and administration and planning.

What commissioners asked and staff clarified
Commissioners asked for more detail on administrative costs in the HUD action plan. Deputy City Manager Maxine Calloway and Financial Services Director Christine Cajous explained a portion of the administrative allocation covers in‑house staffing in the housing division and consultant support; staff reported a consultant contract with Savitas not to exceed $35,000 for residential assistance work. Commissioners requested follow‑up detail showing the split between consultant fees and staffing costs.

Next steps
The commission’s millage decision sets two required public hearings in September. For the HUD funds, staff must upload the consolidated plan data into HUD’s IDIS software by July 31 and the Broward County HOME consortium must submit the combined plan to HUD by Aug. 15 for federal review.

Votes at a glance (summary)
- TR 14‑274 (millage): approved 5–0
- TR 14‑275 (fire‑rescue assessment): approved 5–0
- TR 14‑276 (stormwater fees): approved 4–1 (Vice Mayor Daniel — no)
- TR 14‑277 (residential solid‑waste assessment): approved 4–1 (Vice Mayor Daniel — no)
- TR 14‑278 (nuisance abatement assessment): approved 5–0
- Resolution adopting consolidated plan and FY 2025–26 annual action plan: approved 5–0

The meeting record shows no further public appeals on these votes during the session.","At its July 9 meeting the Tamarac City Commission set a 7‑mill tentative millage, approved multiple service assessments, and adopted the city's five‑year HUD consolidated plan. Commissioners voted 4–1 against the proposed stormwater fee increase; other measures passed unanimously or 5–0.","actionData","errors"]

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