Resolutions
A resolution is the council's decision on one matter: approving a contract, a plat or a pay estimate, setting a public hearing, naming an appointee, adopting the budget. It is adopted at a single meeting by a majority vote; unlike an ordinance it has no readings and does not change the City Code. Each one links to its vote, signed copy and the documents that cite it.
2,079resolutions in the archive
2,041adopted
19failed or tabled
48so far in 2026
Resolutions per year
How many resolutions the archive holds for each year, by the date the council acted. Years with few are years with few minutes and signed copies in the archive, not a quiet council (see coverage). Select a year to list it.
Table: resolutions per year
| Year | Adopted | Failed | Tabled | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 2025 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| 2024 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 83 |
| 2023 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| 2022 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| 2021 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 2020 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 101 |
| 2019 | 130 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 131 |
| 2018 | 106 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 111 |
| 2017 | 135 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 136 |
| 2016 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 82 |
| 2015 | 130 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 134 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 160 |
| 2013 | 194 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 202 |
| 2012 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 91 |
| 2011 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62 |
| 2009 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Failed or tabled
- 2024-053 Approving the Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical... · tabled Aug 6, 2024
- 2019-084 Approving a 28E Agreement Regarding the Temporary Connection to Forevergreen Road · tabled Jun 18, 2019
- 2018-113 Approving the Preliminary Plat for Ridgeway Heights · tabled Dec 4, 2018
- 2018-112 Approving the Preliminary Plat for Ridgeway Heights · tabled Dec 4, 2018
- 2018-090 Approving Final Plat of Park Place – Park Two TABLED · tabled Sep 18, 2018
- 2018-133 To Enter into a Conservation Easement Agreement · tabled Jan 2, 2018
- 2017-129 To Enter into a Conservation Easement Agreement · tabled Dec 19, 2017
- 2015-133 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Tiffin Heights – Part Three · tabled Dec 9, 2015
- 2015-128 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Tiffin Heights – Part Three · tabled Nov 25, 2015
- 2015-127 Resolution to Approve the Escrow Agreement for Tiffin Heights – Part Three · tabled Nov 25, 2015
By topic
- Setting public hearings 404
- Budget, taxes and funds 323
- Contracts, bids and payments 596
- Plats, zoning and development 530
- Streets, parks and utilities 617
- Staff, salaries and appointments 105
- Permits and licences 108
- Property and easements 197
Topics are matched on words in the title; a resolution can be in several, and 169 have no title on record.
Matching resolutions (596)
| Date | Number | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2003 | 2003-047 | Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute the Easement Agreement with Roger Utsler and Donna M. Williams-utsler and the Easement Agreement with Greg Apel, Lynn Apel, J. Thomas... | adopted |
| Dec 10, 2003 | 2003-045 | Approving and Authorizing an Escrow Agreement, as Attached Hereto, with the Developer of Songbird Estates Part 2 Regarding Future Costs of Repair to Infrastructure Improvements | adopted |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2003-035 | Authorizing the City to Negotiate for Purchase of Property as Determined During Closed Session | adopted |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 2003-008 | Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement for the Closing of a City Street | adopted |
| May 29, 2002 | 1999-025 #2 | Motion Shaffer, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-17, RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8,... | adopted |
| May 29, 2002 | 2002-017 | Motion Shaffer, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-17, RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8,... | adopted |
| May 8, 2002 | 2002-016 | Motion Gericke, second Shaffer to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball. Slim's understands that adequate clean-up and... | adopted |
| Apr 10, 2002 | 2002-014 | Motion Gericke, second Shafer to approve a Resolution #2002-14 an Agreement (938-STP-RR00(88)—2C-00) with the Iowa Dept of Transportation for 10% participation (of an... | adopted |
| Feb 13, 2002 | 2002-004 | Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-4, A REOLUTION VACATING SIDEWALK EASEMENT IN FINAL PLAT OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES PART ONE IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN,... | adopted |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 2002-002 | Motion Dils, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-2, RELEASING INDIVIDUAL LOTS IN ROLLING HILLS, PART I IN CONJUNCTION WITH AGREEMENTS AND LEASES GRANTING SIDEWALK AND... | adopted |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 2001-030 | Approving the Entering into of a Subdivider's Agreement with the Owner/subdivider of Rolling Hills Estates Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa | adopted |
| Nov 14, 2001 | 2001-027 | Approving the Entering into of a Ground Lease Agreement with Uscoc Dba Us Cellular | adopted |
| Nov 14, 2001 | 2001-024 | Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-24 APPROVING THE ENTERING INTO OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH USOCO DBA US CELLULAR | adopted |
| Aug 8, 2001 | 2001-029 | Motion Dils, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library... | adopted |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 2001-018 | Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ENGINEER TO INSPECT, APPROVE AND RELEASE A CERTAIN LOT IN JOHNSTON -POTTERFIELD... | adopted |
| May 9, 2001 | 2001-015 | Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION #2001-15, Resolution approving Close of Street and Agreement with Slim's Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. Greg Stevens... | adopted |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 2001-004 | Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2001-4 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CITY OF TIFFIN FRINGE AREA MAP recommended for approval by the Tiffin Planning... | adopted |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 2001-001 | Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR... | adopted |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 2000-014 | Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve RESOLUTION #2000-14 Sewer Agreement with the Iowa Dept of Transportation (IMS-80-6(208)232—02-52 #2000-15-150 pending review by city... | adopted |
| May 10, 2000 | 2000-009 | Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve Resolution #2000-9, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLATTING of Rolling Hills Subdivision with inclusion of engineering recommendations, review of... | adopted |
| May 10, 2000 | 2000-008 | Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-8, entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON... | adopted |
| Jan 12, 2000 | 2000-001 | Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 2000-1, RESOLUTION CLOSING STREET AND APPROVING AGREEMENT, with Greg Stevens and Terry Miller of Slim’s Tavern for March 11, 2000 | adopted |
| Dec 8, 1999 | 1999-039 | Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-39, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY | adopted |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 1999-033 | Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO COMPLETE PAPERS NECESSARY TO SALE THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON IRIS COUT TO... | adopted |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 1999-029 | Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM RIGGAN, CLEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME... | adopted |
| May 12, 1999 | 1999-025 | Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-25, RESOLUTION APPROVING A AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS... | adopted |
| May 12, 1999 | 1999-022 | Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-22, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S TAVERN FOR CLOSING STREET ON JUNE 19, 1999 | adopted |
| May 12, 1999 | 1999-021 | Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-21, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S TAVERN FOR CLOSING STREET ON MAY 22, 1999 | adopted |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 1999-018 | Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-18, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT FOR TRASH COLLECTON WITH JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS | adopted |
| Mar 10, 1999 | 1999-014 | Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT | adopted |
| Feb 24, 1999 | 1999-015 | Motion Bartels, second Gericke to Approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-15, APPROVING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPNAY, INC | adopted |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 1999-011 | Motion Ryan, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-11, RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A First Responders/Volunteer Fire Department medic truck/vehicle by... | adopted |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 1999-010 | Motion Walls, second Kern approving a RESOLUTION # 1999-10, RESOLUTION PROVIDING RELEASE FOR SONGBIRD PART 4 AND PART 5 AS AUTHORIZED BY HART ENGINEERING | adopted |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 1999-006 | Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-6, RENEW CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT FOR POLICE PROTECTION, at cost of $19.00/hour | adopted |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 1999-002 | Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-2, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PARK ACQUISITION FOR THE... | adopted |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 1998-013 | Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution # 1998-13, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on August 29,... | adopted |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 1998-012 | Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-12, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on June 20, 1998... | adopted |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 1998-008 | Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a Resolution #1998-8, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOM AND SANDRA LAWRENCE,... | adopted |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 1998-003 | Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1998-3, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR THE CLOSING OF STREET | adopted |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 1995-016 | Authorizing City Engineer to Inspect, Approve, and Release Tiffin East Subdivision as to the Subdivider's Agreement Recorded June 28, 1995, in Book 1924, Page 13, Records of... | adopted |
| Mar 8, 1995 | 1995-007 | Approving the Attached Cable Franchise Agreement with Galaxy Telecom, Inc., Which Grants a Nonexclusive, Franchise to Construct, Erect, Operate, and Maintain a Cable Television... | adopted |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 1994-012 | Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk ‘to Execute the Subdivider's Agreement for Re-platting a Portion of Tiffin East Subdivision to Tiffin, Iowa | adopted |
| Dec 8, 1993 | 1993-027 | Authorizing a Contract for Building Permit and Inspection Services | adopted |
| Jul 19, 1982 | 1982-008 | Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1... | adopted |
| Oct 8, 1980 | 1980-006 | Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Resolution No. 1980-6 to approve Amended Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments | adopted |
| Oct 8, 1975 | 1975-001 | Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the... | adopted |
Newest first: by year, then the date the council acted, then number. A date comes from the minutes, else from the signed copy's "passed" or signature line. "Title not recorded" means neither the minutes nor the signed copy gave a readable title. JSON · Decisions feed
Data last updated October 15, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.