Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Facility Rentals

Tamarac rents out meeting rooms at the Tamarac Community Center, Tamarac Park Recreation Center, and Tamarac Park Multi-Purpose Center. Fees vary and there is a refundable deposit required if food is being served. Call (954) 597-3620 for more information and availability.

Small, medium and large picnic shelters are available for rent. To reserve a picnic shelter, please visit the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W. Commercial Boulevard), pay the full rental fee, and the refundable clean up deposit.

Bounce houses are allowed at all picnic shelters except shelter number one at Sunset Point Park. A permit request to install a bounce house is required. Call the Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620 for detailed fee information.

Picnic shelters are located at the following parks and are available daily from sunrise to sunset (Closed Christmas Day):

Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road
Sunset Point Park, 11000 W. McNab Road
Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 N.W. 77th Street
Tephford Park, 10003 Southgate Boulevard

(Also see Parks and Recreation Department)

2. Fences

Continued maintenance of fences and walls is the responsibility of the property owner.

The maximum height for fencing along a street is four (4) feet for chain link fences and six (6) feet for wooden or decorative fences.

Different regulations are set for every business district with regard to fences, walls and hedges.

For more information, call Community Development at (954) 597-3530.

3. Fire Rescue Cadet Program

The Fire Rescue Cadet Program is open to young men and women ages 13-17 who are interested in a career in Fire and Emergency Medical Service.

The application process has several prerequisites: a parent-applicant meeting, an applicant-peer meeting, successful completion of dated projects, and follow-up meetings to train, inform and discuss the cadet's future with the program and their career path.

If you are interested in participating in the City of Tamarac's Cadet Program please download the cadet application and call (954) 597-3805.

4. Fire Extinguisher Disposal

Spent “household” extinguishers can be disposed of in the regular trash.

Extinguishers with contents in them may contain hazardous materials and should be disposed of properly.

(See Household Hazardous Waste Disposal)

5. Fire Reports

Fire reports are considered public records and are available to be requested in the City Clerk's Office at (954) 597-3505 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please allow 3-5 days for processing.

6. Fire Rescue Billing

Tamarac Fire Rescue emergency services are funded through a number of sources, including transport charges. This bill is called a “user fee” and assists in covering the cost of patient emergency transport services.

Questions regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) issues may be directed to Fire Rescue at (954) 597-3800.

Advanced Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) handles the Tamarac Fire Rescue medical billing and may be contacted at 1-888-987-8995.

7. Fishing/ Hunting Licenses

Fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased at Broward County's Records, Taxes and Treasury Division located at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room A100, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 357-6262, as well as at the sporting goods stores and bait and tackle shops listed as sub-agents on the County's website: Broward County's Records, Taxes and Treasury Division.

8. Fitness Center

The City of Tamarac's fitness center is located at the Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 N.W. 58th Street. We offer very affordable memberships for individuals and families.

Hours are Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday:
7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

To find out more information about the amenities or membership rates, stop by the Fitness Center or call one of the Fitness Center clerks at (954) 597-3661.

9. Florida Power & Light

To report an outage call 1-800-4OUTAGE. For all other inquiries call (954) 797-5000.

www.fpl.com

10. Flood Information

For flood zone and other flood related information for your property, go to Flood Protection Information. You may also call our Building Department at (954) 597-3420.