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Stormwater Division
| To protect the City of Tamarac against flooding by establishing and maintaining efficient stormwater collection, routing, and pumping systems and to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the City’s waterways by keeping them free of debris and excessive aquatic vegetation. To manage the City’s stormwater collection system in accordance with our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. |
| The Stormwater Division is responsible for treating canals for aquatic plants, debris removal, clearing and repairing drainage structures and pipes, and construction of minor drainage infrastructure. This Division is also responsible for evaluating the capacity of existing stormwater systems, production and periodic updating of accurate stormwater plans, the design of in-house drainage improvement projects, and the administration of contracts for stormwater-related capital projects. |
For Fiscal Year 2007, the Operations Division will continue its efforts regarding aquatic vegetation management through the use of chemical applications and manual harvesting. The Operations Division will also continue the cleaning catch basins and drainage pipe on a scheduled basis to prevent flooding during major rain events. Engineering staff will continue working with consultants to prepare the Master Plan and subsequent implementation of improvements.
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