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Tamarac commission rejects $766,000 Westside dog park contract after resident concerns

5689743 · August 27, 2025
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Summary

A planned Westside dog park project drew public opposition over cost; the commission voted down the contract award and asked staff to return for more discussion.

Tamarac commissioners voted against awarding a design-build contract for a Westside dog park on Aug. 27 after residents and several commissioners questioned the cost and priority of the project. The proposed agreement with Waypoint Contracting called for a contract amount of $696,536.40 plus a 10% contingency for a total project budget listed at about $766,190; the motion to award and appropriate funds failed 5-0.

The Parks and Recreation director described the planned dog park as a…

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