Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Economic Development

The City of Tamarac is dedicated to working with business owners to reach the common goal of economic vitality for our City. It is essential to retain, attract, and maintain the type of businesses that contribute positively to the local economy. The City leverages public incentives and assistance to promote community revitalization, and to attract and induce investment in local businesses. See City of Tamarac Community Development Department.

2. Education

Tamarac is a part of the Broward County Public School District.
School Board, Broward County (Main Number) ...................................... (754) 321-0000

Elementary Schools
Challenger Elementary ............................................................................ (754) 322-5750
Tamarac Elementary ............................................................................... (754) 322-8600

Middle Schools
Millennium Middle .................................................................................... (754) 322-3900

High Schools
Piper High School (Sunrise) .................................................................... (754) 322-1700
J.P. Taravella High School (Coral Springs) ............................................. (754) 322-2300

For information regarding the establishment of schools in the City of Tamarac, please contact the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Division at
(954) 597-3530.

For charter or other school information, including school grades, call (754) 321-0000 or visit www.browardschools.com.

3. Elderly Programs

Broward County's Elderly and Veterans Service Division (954) 537-6622

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County (954) 745-9779

4. Elected Representatives

Broward County Legislative Delegation:
115 S. Andrews Avenue
Room 429
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 357-6555

For a current list of districts and their representatives visit www.broward.org/legislative.

To find your district's senator in the Florida State Legislature visit www.flsenate.gov.

For the Florida House of Representatives visit www.myfloridahouse.gov.

To find your district's representative in the U.S. Congress visit www.house.gov/representatives.

For U.S. Senators from Florida visit www.senate.gov.

To find local election information, including City Commission election schedules, which Commission district you live in and where to find your voting place, see City of Tamarac Election Information or contact the City Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505.

5. Elections, Municipal

To find election information, including City Commission election schedules, which commission district you live in and where to find your voting place, see City of Tamarac Election Information or contact the City Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505.

6. Elevators

An elevator problem that poses a life safety issue should be reported by calling the Broward County Building Code Services, Elevator Division at (954) 765-4508.

Other complaints should be addressed with the building owner or property management company.

7. Emergency Phone Numbers

For Police/Fire/Medical emergency call 911.

For water main breaks call Utilities at (954) 597-3750.

Signing up with CodeRED, Tamarac's Emergency Notification system, will ensure that you are notified of emergency situations or critical community alerts, such as evacuation notices, boil water notices, and missing child reports. You only need to register once. To sign up, call (954) 597-3800 or visit our website at www.tamarac.org/CodeRED.

(Also see Hurricane Information).

8. Employment Opportunities

City of Tamarac Human Resources Department 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue (Room 201) To find out what City positions are open or to request an application, visit the Human Resources Department at City Hall, call the job hotline at (954) 597-3615 or visit Job Postings online. If you are interested in applying for Crossing Guard positions, contact Staffing Connection School Crossing Guard Division at (954) 776-3444 or email Nancy Jimenez at njimenez@staffingconnection.com. For Lifeguard positions, contact the pool management company through our Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3665. CareerSource Broward provides assistance with your job search and information to help you gain job search skills by conducting workshops and face-to-face counseling. For more information, contact Employ Florida at 866-352-2345 or www.employflorida.com Locations: 2301 W. Sample Road, Building 4 – Suite 7A, Pompano Beach, FL 33073 (954) 969-3541, TTY/TDD 711; Fax (954) 969-3550 or (954) 917-1362 2610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 677-5555, TTY/TDD 711; Fax (954) 497-3331 7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 (954) 967-1010, TTY/TDD 711; Fax (954) 893-5030 For additional job assistance, contact Florida Department of Economic Security at

www.floridajobs.org