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Tamarac approves five‑year police contract with Broward Sheriff after amendments on chief oversight and communication
Summary
After hours of debate and public comment, the Tamarac City Commission approved a five‑year police service agreement with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, adding language clarifying notice, communication protocols and a staff review plan; the final vote passed 4–1 after an earlier attempt failed.
The Tamarac City Commission approved a five‑year police services agreement with Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony on a 4–1 vote after heated debate over oversight, staffing and how the city would be notified of personnel changes.
The original motion failed earlier in the meeting but the commission returned to the item and approved the contract “as amended,” adding clearer language about communication and notice to city officials when BSO makes personnel changes affecting the district chief, and directing staff to continue work on related policy and reporting mechanisms.
What passed: The adopted agreement covers police services for Tamarac from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2030, and preserves the overall structure of the BSO‑city contract while adding commitments to improve communication with city officials. The commission’s final roll call was: Commissioners Wright, Bolton, Daniel and Patterson — yes; Mayor Michelle J. Gomez — no. The previous, unamended motion had failed 3–2.
Main points of debate: Commissioners and city leaders repeatedly raised two issues: (1) who has a formal role in selecting or being notified about changes…
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