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Tamarac Vice Mayor Asked Commission To Redirect $72,000 To Sunrise Church That Houses Her Private School

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Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel

Last month, at the urging of Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel, Tamarac commissioners redirected up to $72,000 in public tax dollars from a well-established charity that assists senior citizens to a Sunrise church that houses her private Christian academy. Daniel asked commissioners to fund a food pantry the church operates under the “Dare To Care” name. Daniel complained that the Area Agency On Aging Of Broward County (ADRC) was not responsive to her staff. Daniel never disclosed her relationship with The Faith Center Church in Sunrise.

During the November 12, 2025 commission meeting, Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel asked commissioners to “split” the annual $72,000 payment the City made to ADRC with Dare To Care. Daniel said she has been “sending her residents to Dare To Care” for food assistance during the government shutdown.

When administrators said it may be impossible to take the money from ADRC, Daniel said “time for a change.”

Commissioner Marlon Bolton, a staunch Daniel ally, wanted to drag the ADRC before the Commission. He said the ADRC failed to correct a bedbug problem facing a local resident. Bolton said giving tax dollars to Dare To Care was a “no brainer.”

“Dare To Care is an amazing organization,” Bolton said. “They are deserving of getting assistance from the City to continue the work that they do.”

Bolton moved to halt all payments to ADRC until they make a presentation to the Commission. If the ADRC fails to prove their worthiness, the Commission voted to give the full $72,000 to Dare To Care. Only Mayor Michelle Gomez voted NO.

SUNRISE MEGA CHURCH?

According to State of Florida records, Henry Fernandez is the president of The Faith Center church in Sunrise.

State records show Henry Fernandez is the Director of Dare To Care, Inc. located at 4085 NW 16th Street in Lauderhill. This property, a former strip mall and movie theater, is also the home of the University Of Fort Lauderdale.

State records list Henry Fernandez as the Chairman of the University of Fort Lauderdale.

IMMACULATE RESULTS?

Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel, a retired Broward Schools principal operates the Immaculate Results Christian Academy in Sunrise. According to the school’s website, Immaculate Results Christian Academy is located at The Faith Center Church at the site of the former Sunrise Musical Center.

Tuition at Daniel’s kindergarten through eighth grade school is not cheap. According to the website, tuition is $10,000 per year. But scholarships are available.

REDBROWARD wanted to know why Kicia Daniel never disclosed her relationship with The Faith Center when she asked her fellow Commissioners to fund the Church’s food charity.

She has not responded to our request.

Why are Tamarac tax dollars are being sent to a Sunrise church?

Are Tamarac residents funding other activities of The Faith Center and Dare To Care?

Tamarac Vice Mayor Kicia Daniel

Marlon Bolton’s Church Stands To Profit After Tamarac Taxpayers Spend $2 Million Dollars To Buy Dilapidated Clubhouse In Community Where Commissioner Resides

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Kicia Daniel, Marlon Bolton and Morey Wright, Jr.

The decision to purchase a dilapidated Tamarac clubhouse for nearly two million dollars could land a hefty payday for a church operated by Commissioner Marlon Bolton. Residents were stunned last week when Bolton and fellow commissioners Kicia Daniel and Morey Wright voted to approve a deal to purchase the obliterated shell of the Shaker Village clubhouse for $1.9 million dollars. Mayor Michelle Gomez and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos voted against the purchase.

As REDBROWARD reported on Monday, Tamarac taxpayers are paying big bucks for the bombed out remains of the community’s clubhouse. Situated along Commercial Boulevard, the Shaker Village clubhouse consists of four cinder block walls, a parking lot and a pool deck. Every window and sliding glass door has been blown out. None of the roof structure remains. There are no interior walls, fixtures, electrical conduits or plumbing. Some warped wooden framing of a closet space is the only thing inside the clubhouse.

BOLTON: SHAKER VILLAGE RESIDENT

Since he was first elected in 2016, Marlon Bolton lived in different properties in Shaker Village. Bolton currently lives in a unit on Ann Lee Lane.

According to Broward County Property Appraiser records, the unit where Bolton lives was purchased in May 2023 by Praise Experience World Outreach, Inc. of North Lauderdale.

According to Florida Corporation records, Marlon Bolton is the director of Praise Experience World Outreach, Inc. This is the same name and address of Bolton’s church.

If the deal to purchase the clubhouse is approved by the Shaker Village Homeowners Association, each property owner would receive a share of the $1.9 million price tag. One Tamarac official estimated each property owner could receive $5,000 from the deal.

In addition to the payments, Shaker Village property values may rise with the removal of an ugly eyesore.

So why did Tamarac City Attorney Hans Ottinot craft a two million dollar deal for this dump and why did Bolton, Daniel and Wright approve it?

Bolton has been a longtime champion of the Shaker Village deal. In 2021, Bolton hosted a carnival-like meeting to discuss the clubhouse deal. A Facebook post by Bolton states free food would be provided to attendees.

What other steps did Marlon Bolton take to make this $1.9 million dollar deal a reality?

Did Marlon Bolton alert anyone that his church may profit from the deal?

Did anyone suggest Bolton recuse himself from voting on this deal?

Tamarac taxpayers deserve answers, no?