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Introduced by _ Temp. Reso # L( CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-g/ ;2,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SEEK FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
FOR TAMARAC PARK.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac was incorporated on July 19,1963 by Special
Act 63-1970 of the Florida Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of applying for financial assistance for
Tamarac Park through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program,
administered by the Florida Department of Natural Resourses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1:That the City Manager is authorized to submit a grant application
to the Florida :Department of Natural Resources for. Florida Recreation Assistance
Program funds.
SECTION 2:That Evan Cross is hereby designated as the program liaison
for said grant application.
SECTION 3:This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of 11981.
'IqAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved the form and correctness
of this RESOLUTION.
Gl„c�L RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
CITY ATTORNEY MAYOR:
DISTRICT 1:
DISTRICT 2: /
DISTRICT 3:
DISTRICT 4: D/
5811 NORTHWEST 88TH AVENUE a TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321
TELEPHONE (305) 722-5900
February 13, 1981
Mr. David White
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Division of Recreation and Parks
202 Blount Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
RE: CITY OF TAMARAC FRDAP APPLICATION FOR TAMARAC PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Dear Mr. White:
Enclosed please find an application for financial assistance for the City
of Tamarac for the expansion of facilities at Tamarac Park. This applica-
tion is submitted according to the requirements of Chapter 16D-5, Part II,
of the Rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
The project itself is for the expansion and improvement of facilities at
Tamarac Park, located on University Drive in Tamarac, Florida. This 10.4
acre park is the principle active recreation site in Tamarac, and this
grant request would allow completion of all planned items at the park.
The total request of $127,996 represents an amount sought from the State
of $42 , 666.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
me. Thank you very much.
S iAeerel y"
fan Cross
irector of Community Development
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Project Application
(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)
+ I. Type of Project (check) Region:
- Florida Recreation Develop-
ment Assistance Program X Project Proposal
- Florida Urban Park and Number:
Recreation Recovery Program
Date Received:
2. Project Title: TAMARAC PARK EXPANSION
3. Project Location: County: BROWARD City: TAMARAC
Specific Location: EXISTING TAMARAC PARK LOCATION AT
NW 76TH STREET AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE
4. Financial Assistance Requested: $42,666
Applicant Contribution: Source (Identify)
CITY OF TAMARAC PARKS & RECREATION $85,330
IMPROVEMENT FUND ) $
Estimated Total Project Cost: $127,996
5. Applicant Identification:
Applicant: CITY OF TAMARAC
5811 NW 88TH AVENUE, TAMARAC, FLORIDA
Zip Code 33321 Telephone 305-722-5900
6. Name and Position of Liaison Agent: EVAN CROSS
Address: 5811 NW 88TH AVENUE, TAMARAC, FLORIDA
Zip Code 33321 Telephone 305-722-5900
7. Size of Proposed Project (acres): Land Area: 10.4
Water Area: Total: 104
8• Ownership: Federal: State: Local: X Private:
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9. Description of Project Elements:
The following is a list of the elements of this grant application
and related costs:
ITEM
2 Tennis Courts
Lights
2 Bocci Courts
2 Horseshoe Pits
Additional paving for expanded
parking lot (25 spaces)
New Recreation Dept. office
1440 sq. ft. CBS construction
(replace existing trailer)
Equipment shed - 400 sq. ft. CBS construction
1 Handball Court
Lights (also for existing Handball Courts)
Lights for Ballfield No. 1
and the Parking Lot
Total
10. Project Justification:
Construction Cost
$ 14,946
6,000
1,000
500
21,000
21,600
10,000
9,650
3,300
40,000
$ 127,996
Tamarac Park is the first and only active recreation facility
in the municipality, first opened in April, 1978. Tamarac is quite
unique in that, as a suburban, low -density, bedroom community,
composed of many independent subdivisions and condominiums, each
neighborhood contains private recreation facilities. In fact, the
Open Space and Recreation Element of the Tamarac Comprehensive Plan
identifies over 50 private recreation sites as of July, 1979.
The census of Tamarac reveals a population over 30,000 persons.
This population primarily consists of adults of retirement age, and
it is the communities of these residents in which the private recreation
facilities are located. Each generally contains a clubhouse, pool,
shuffleboard courts, and barbeque areas.
There is also a large family area, known as the Sunflower -Heath -
gate community, located immediately across University Drive (east side)
from Tamarac Park, as well as isolated small apartment and duplex
neighborhoods that contain families. It is for these citizens, as well
as those adults seeking active recreation facilities, that caused the
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formulation of the Tamarac Recreation Advisory Committee. This board
worked with the City officials and were the primary force behind the
development of the Tamarac Park.
This park presently consists of the following facilities:
Adventureland Playground (tot lot)
2 Baseball fields (one lit)/Soccer field
2 Handball courts
1 Volleyball court
1 Basketball court
Concession stand
Recreation Department trailer/office/equipment room
Parking for 50 vehicles
The Open Space/Recreation Element, as adopted, calls for the
expansion of the Park to contain those items in Question #9 above.
It is expected that the development of these recreational facilities
will be constructed mostly by City personnel, which provides for
prompt use of the grant monies.
University Drive is the main north -south arterial through the
heart of Tamarac and is directly adjacent to many of these neigh-
borhoods. In addition, Tamarac Elementary School is located
immediately north of the park and is used by students there. The
park is heavily used by individual activities and by organized soft-
ball and soccer leagues. It is this high level of activity that has
caused the Open Space/Recreation Element to pinpoint the needed
expansion of Tamarac Park "to insure additional recreation facilities
not presently provided within the City" (p. 17). The City has been
adding to the park on a yearly basis since its inception, as most
recently seen by the construction of the basketball courts (1980),
Adventureland (1979), and handball courts (1979).
Tamarac Park is identified in the Open Space/Recreation Element
as a community park (as defined in the Broward County Land Use PlanT
and in conjunction with Tamarac's other public facilities, provides the
active recreation facilities necessary to off -set the private recreational
facilities. Inasmuch as these private facilities tend to be passive in
nature, Tamarac's other active parks provide a blend of the active/passive
recreational uses. Cypress Creek Commons is a boating/fishing/ecological
park on the Cypress Creek Canal, and the Caporella Park recently funded
under FRDRP, will be a passive/water oriented park as well. See the
enclosed map for details.
11. Site Description:
Tamarac Park is an existing 10.4 acre park that is heavily used by
residents in and around Tamarac. It is located on the west side of
University Drive in the heart of Tamarac, and is designed to ultimately
meet the active recreational needs of Tamarac children and adults alike.
Table 5 from the Tamarac Open Space/Recreation Element of the Compre-
hensive Plan indicates the multitude of activities that occurs at the
park other than actual sporting events.
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The park is within walking distance of the City's family neighborhoods,
located on the east side of University Drive, and immediately south
of Tamarac Elementary School. The location of the school and park across
a six -lane divided roadway from the primary users has caused a combined
City-Broward County effort for the construction of an overpass over
University Drive. This is now under construction and should be completed
shortly. Pictures of Tamarac Park and the surrounding area are enclosed.
Also within walking distance or short driving distance, are many
adult neighborhoods, University Community Hospital, and 2 major shopping
centers. The location of the park was of primary concern to the Tamarac
Recreation Advisory Committee so that it would be available to all
residents.
The park itself is located in a wooded, shaded area of Tamarac, and
future plans call for a small environmental area to be developed in
conjunction with the school. The park is isolated from any tall structures
and in fact is well situated in the midst of all the activity of University
Drive. The parking lot is long and narrow and fronts on the street. The
activity areas are secluded in the rear among the stands of pine trees (see
the attached site plan).
It is the objective of the City to maintain natural ecological areas
wherever they remain and the park setting is one such area. All environ-
mental factors, such as: air pollution, water quality, natural vegetation,
and wildlife have been taken into account in the development of the park,
and the park poses no adverse condition on these elements.
12. Visual Aids:
Photographs and graphic exhibits are included with the application.
13. Development Plan is provided.
14. Estimated Costs:
The $127,996 estimated cost is based in the calculations of the
Tamarac Public Works Department and is based on mostly force account work.
The lighting work will need to be done by an electrical contractor. An
itemized breakdown of each item is provided in Question #9.
15. Permits:
Inasmuch as Tamarac Park is an existing facility, no additional
permits are required, other than standard building permits issued by the
Tamarac Building Department.
16. Handicapped Accessability:
Tamarac Park presently provides accessability to the handicapped and
all new facilites will be readily available for handicapped persons to use
or gain access. This includes all structures, recreational facilities,
restrooms, and parking areas.
17. Boundary Map is provided.
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18. Recreation Inventory:
Enclosed is a map and accompanying table inventorying private and
public recreational sites in Tamarac.
19. Resolution is provided.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CITY OF TAMARAC
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITIES
The following events and activities are part of the current operation
of the City of Tamarac Recreation Program:
CLASSES (held seasonally and usually on a six -week basis)
Baton Twirling Instructions
Creative Crafts for Youth
Junior Pom-Pom Team
Tennis Instruction (youth and
Chess Club (youth and adult)
Indoor and Outdoor Plants
Oil Painting
Shellcraft Instructions
Macrame'
Stained Glass
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ceramics for Youth
Dance Team for Middle and High School
Girls
adult) Youth Drawing and Painting
Basic Auto Repair
Gardening and Landscaping
Quilting Instructions
Art of Bargello
Calligraphy
Bass Fishing
Bazaars and Thieves Markets
Sports Clinics (Basketball, SocceV
and Baseball)
Puppet Shows
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Photography Contest
Chess Tournaments
Judo/Karate' Contest
Annual Adult Golf Tournament
Swimming Contest -Summer Program
Magic Shows
Parades
Teen Car Washes
Dances
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Chess Club
Botanical Society/Garden Club
Recreation Advisory Board
Teen Association
Photography Club
SUMMER PROGRAM
Annual Kid's Dog Show
Skateboard Class
Smelly Sneaker Contest -Summer Program
Holiday Events (Tree and Menorah
Lighting, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween
Parade)
Table Tennis Tournaments
Clown Day
Family Night Dinner -Summer Program
St. Jude's Bike-A-Thon
Dolphin Starbrites Clinics
Christmas.in July Event -Summer Program
Teen Hayrides
SPORTS LEAGUES
T-Ball
Mens Softball
Youth Soccer
Little League
Seven week program for elementary school age children including daily
games, crafts, movies, etc., and weekly special events.