Our Mission
Our Mission
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We encourage and support an association of neighbors who voluntarily work together to increase property values and promote the spirit of respect, caring, community, family, and friends. Our mission is to enhance our quality of life by maintaining our common areas and upholding our Covenants, Declarations, and By-Law
Thank you to the residents who took time out of your evening to attend our Annual Meeting. Your comments, suggestions and questions are important to our neighborhood!
Your board members of Tamarack Civic Association's goal is to be open, helpful and good stewards of our neighborhood. We need your help!! What suggestions or ideas do you have for our neighborhood? Please use the email address below to send in suggestions for neighborhood activities or something we can help with!
tamarackofficersdirectors@gmail.com
Board Meetings are held on the Third Thursday of each month at Grace Brethren Church basement. We begin at 6:30.
Dumpster Day
Clean out those closets, sheds and attics!!
The dumpster will be in front of 4512 Tamarack Dr. (Corner of Tamarack and Tirol Pass)
October 4, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
HOW IT WORKS
Simply gather any unwanted trash (see list below for unacceptable materials) and drop it in the dumpster during the hours noted above.
Please do not overfill the dumpster. It will not be picked up if improperly filled. Please fill from the back to the front of the dumpster. Container space will be available on a first come, first served basis so plan accordingly if you wish to participate.
The following materials CAN NOT be placed in the container:
Anti-freeze
Fire Extinguishers
Items Containing Mercury
Leaves
Oil Based Paint
Pesticides
Herbicides
Electronics
Radioactive Materials
Tires
Appliances with Freon
Fluorescent Bulbs
Asphalt
Freon Refrigerant
Compressed Gas
Special Waste
Liquids
Closed Containers
Hazardous Waste
Explosives
Lead Acid Batteries
Fertilizers
Used Oil
Auto Fluids
Chemicals
Note: Latex paint cans need to be dried out before placing in the dumpster. They cannot accept paint in liquid form because they may leak out onto the ground or street.
CAUTION
Please be aware of the sidewalk work between the homes from Thorngate Cul-de-sac to Blum Dr. The sidewalk is still "under construction" and is very uneven!
Fort Wayne Trick or Treat will be on Friday, October 31st. The expected time is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are handing out treats, please remember to turn on your front porch light!
Be sure to listen to your local news/radio for any updates!!
REMEMBER - CURB APPEAL MATTERS!
As Fall approaches, so do falling leaves!! Please make sure to rake the leaves from your yards and sidewalks! If your landscape is overgrown, fall is a great time to pull weeds, trim or remove plants and make your property more appealing! We have a few homes for sale in the neighborhood and this is one way we can to help keep ALL property values up! Take a minute to read what Coldwell Banker has to say about Curb Appeal!
Did you know that keeping your home well-kept improves the market value of your property? Simple improvements include keeping your landscape trimmed, adding color by planting flowers. Slap a fresh coat of paint on the exterior for a fresh look. Keep your walkways and driveways in good shape! Some real estate experts suggest that enhancing curb appeal can increase a home’s value by up to 10%! Check out the attached website for more easy fix changes to increase your property value and help your neighbors property value at the same time!
https://coldwellbankerishome.com/blog/curb-appeal-and-its-effects-on-property-value
Contact your TCA board through our email if you would like assistance cleaning up your property!
New to Tamarack?
TCA Board Members would like to meet and greet you!! If you are new to Tamarack or you have a new neighbor to Tamarack, please notify us so that we can “Welcome” our new friends!
tamarackofficersdirectors@gmail.com
School Days
School is in full session. Please be aware of the children walking or riding their bikes in the neighborhood. Elementary school hours are from 8:50 to 3:30. MANY families bring their children to school before 8:50 and traffic can get heavy.
Middle school and High school busses pick up on Tamarack Drive. Those school hours are from 7:20 - 2:25. Always stop when a school bus is stopped with its lights on and the arm out!
Did You Know???
Grass and Weed Reminders!!
When grass or weeds are at least 9 inches tall this becomes a violation of the city ordinance. If the city has to cut the grass or weeds, the homeowner is fined. Any use of the sidewalk that impedes or blocks pedestrians is considered an encroachment and is a violation of the City’s ordinance. This can also lead to a fine from the city, to the homeowner. Don't let that happen!
We don't always think about the sidewalks in front of our homes, but it is the homeowners responsibility to keep them clean and clear!
If you notice a home in violation, please contact the TCA Board so we can gently remind the homeowner of the rules before the city is involved!
A Shared Committment - A.C.A.
As a resident of Tamarack we have a shared commitment to our neighborhood. As per our covenant, an Architectural Control Application (ACA) form article 7, must be completed and submitted to the board before beginning a project. This is vital to the stability of our neighborhood where everyone complies to the same set of guidelines. Although we are within the city limits, OUR covenant takes precedence.
As per our T.C.A. EASEMENTS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Article 7
1. Architectural Control: No building, fence or wall shall be erected, placed or altered on any building site until the construction plans and specifications thereof, and a plot plan showing the location there-of, have been approved, as provided below, as to ground floor area, quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design with existing structures. Out buildings constructed after the approval of these covenants are limited to one storage shed of not more than 150 square feet footprint one story high per lot, and must be constructed of materials consistent with the dwelling on the lot.
Application for building, fence, or wall construction shall be submitted in writing per above to the Tamarack Civic Association Board. The board shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Permits as required by the City of Fort Wayne must also be obtained prior to any construction.
Please use the attached application for any changes to your property.
311 Call Center
Don’t forget about the 311 Call Center for your bulk items, missed garbage or recycling, tall grass or weeds, abandoned vehicles, etc. They are there
for us! Your call or online report is anonymous.
Trash and Recycling Days
Trash is picked up every Wednesday.
Recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. Please make sure to put out your trash cans on Tuesday and no sooner!
September 24 - both trash and recycle
October 1 - trash only
How Can We Help Each Other?
Neighbors, families, friends…
Are you someone who works in the trade industry? Are you a contractor, painter, landscaper? Do you have a recommendation for this type of work? Things break down, need updated or replaced. Lawn work/landscape can be difficult to keep up with. Would you be willing to submit your name/contact
Next Board Meeting
October 16, 2025 Grace Brethren Church basement at 6:30 p.m.
Our Covenant
Tamarack Covenant 2016.pdfBy Laws
Certificate of Incorporation - by-laws.pdfAnnual Association Dues
22. Membership Dues Annual membership dues for Tamarack Civic Association shall be set annually by the Board of Directors and invoices sent to homeowners in January each year for the calendar year. Member dues are payable 30 days net from date of invoice. Failure to pay dues will result in a lien as the dues run with the land.
Please pay your association dues as soon as possible, as they are now late! Thank you!
Spotlight Homes!
The Spooky Season is upon us! Watch for decorated homes - spooky or festive!
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