Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Tamarac Historical Society

The City of Tamarac's Historical Society seeks to research, collect, preserve, and exhibit the history of Tamarac with goals of enlightening the community about our heritage and passing on an enduring legacy to future generations.

The Society meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month in the Palm Room at the Tamarac Community Center. New members are welcome. Call (954) 597-3990.

2. Tam-A-Gram

Tam-A-Gram, our City's newsmagazine, reports on City news and events, as well as City-related programs. It is produced and mailed quarterly to each household in Tamarac.

Issues can also be picked up at City Hall, the Tamarac Community Center, the Tamarac Library, Caporella Aquatic Center or online. Although Tam-A-Gram cannot be shipped to our residents out of town, you can call the Public Information Office at (954) 597-3510 to find out if you can get copies of the issues you may have missed.

Tam-A-Gram does not sell ads. To recommend a story, you may contact the Public Information Office at (954) 597-3510. Typically, only City-related stories are printed.

3. Tax Information

For information about your property valuation visit the Broward County Property Appraiser's website at www.bcpa.net.

For residential property values call (954) 357-6831.

For condo and co-op property values call (954) 357-6832.

For commercial property values call (954) 357-6835.

For information about your tax bill or millage rates call 311 or visit the Broward County Revenue Collector’s website at www.broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury.

4. Teen Program

Teens in Tamarac (ages 12-17) are eligible to participate in the Teen Club that meets Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Tamarac Multi-Purpose Center throughout the school year. Yearly membership rates are $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents. (Rates are subject to change). Teen Program participants coordinate the annual Teen Summit and also volunteer at City events. For more information, call (954) 597-3674.

5. Tennis

Tennis courts are available at the Tamarac Sports Complex located at 9901 N.W. 77th Street.

6. Towing

If your vehicle was towed from a private property, contact the property owner/administrator to find out the name and phone number of the towing firm they use.

If you were towed from a City street or City property, you should contact Westway Towing by calling (954) 731-1115. They are located at 3681 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311.

Complaints about towing violations should be referred directly to the Broward County Consumer Affairs Division. Call (954) 765-4400, press #, then dial extension 9674 or send an email to hcruz@broward.org.

7. Traffic Citations

To pay traffic or parking fine, find out information about your case, or hear the Broward County Clerk of the Courts’ pre-recorded answers to Frequently Asked Questions call (954) 712-7899.

The Clerk of the Court’s website also provides extensive information about the resolution options for tickets and citations, as well as online payment option for some tickets and citations.

General information is also available at (954) 831-6565.

8. Traffic Signals

Broward County's Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for operation and maintenance of traffic signal systems. You can report signal outage on their website, www.broward.org/traffic. Call (954) 847-2600 for more information.

9. Tree Removals

If your neighbor's tree is protruding onto your property, you can legally cut any part of any landscaping that is on your property; however, there is no legal requirement to cut a whole tree unless it is blocking a public right-of-way such as a street or sidewalk. If you are seeking to remove a tree, visit the Broward County Tree Preservation Program online or call (954) 519-1483 to obtain information about trees, the tree removal application process or to schedule a tree removal inspection.