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CITY OF TAMARAC
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Special Commission Meeting of the City
of Tamarac to order at 9:06 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, in City Commission
Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Marlon Bolton, Commissioner E. Mike
Gelin, Commissioner Julie Fishman and Commissioner Debra Placko were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney David Tolces
and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Perry Thurston introduced himself to the Commission; congratulated the newly elected
officials and said he is looking forward to working with the Tamarac Commission Members.
1. Public Hearing - 2nd Reading - T02389 - Long-term Low -Income Senior Exemption: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending the Tamarac
Code of Ordinances by enacting Chapter 6, "Finance and Taxation", Article VII, to be entitled
the "Senior Tax Exemption"; providing for codification of Ordinance 0-2003-31 in Section
160(a); providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Assistant City Attorney Tolces read T02389 by title into the record. Mayor Gomez opened
the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing. Mayor
Gomez opened the floor for Commission discussion. At the request of Commissioner Bolton,
Finance Director Mason gave a presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office. Finance Director Mason responded to questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Bolton requested a list of the locations of the 155 properties in Tamarac and
Finance Director Mason said he would get that information and would also find out from the
Property Appraiser's Office how long people have resided in those homes. Commissioner
Fishman said this will apply to people over 65 years of age and who make less than $30,000
a year. This will help people keep their homes and be able to take care of the essentials of
life. Commissioner Gelin confirmed that this will decrease Tamarac taxes by $23,600 a year.
Commissioner Placko agreed with Commissioner Fishman. Commissioner Bolton said when
he was first elected he asked staff to look into this exemption and is happy that this is now
before the Commission on second reading.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Placko moved approval of T02389 on
second reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 14, 2018
PASSED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 28, 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2018-15
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2. OTHER
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Gomez adjourned
the meeting at 9.26 a.m. /
Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor
Pat icia Teufel, CMC
City Clerk
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