Goal #2
Strong Economy in a Healthy Environment

The City of Tamarac will utilize innovative management to develop and maintain a strong financial base, while balancing the financial needs of the City with preservation of the environment.

 Background:
Like many cities in South Florida, the City of Tamarac is facing significant financial challenges  such as rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and property tax reform. Tamarac is proactively working to ensure that the City is poised to face whatever challenges the future may hold. This changing financial climate requires that we find new, cost effective ways to both communicate with and deliver services to our customers. Increased use of technology provides one method by which we can accomplish this objective, while innovative management provides another.

As an innovative government, Tamarac has long been on the forefront of environmental efforts. As one of the first cities in Broward County to implement curbside recycling, great strides have been made to protect natural resources. Tamarac is known for excellent water quality and an agressive "culture of conversation" campaign which promotes increased efficiency and reduced water consumption. Looking to the future, we understand the importance of balancing the needs of the City with those of the environment.

Strategies:

• Encourage innovative management practices
• Leverage tax dollars by identifying alternative funding sources
• Develop, refine and update financial policies and procedures
• Utilize technology to automate the delivery of services and information
• Implement annual review of programs
• Seek regional solutions to local challenges
• Develop environmental initiatives