Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Infrastructure Other portions of existing sidewalks which are in disrepair should be fixed through a routine maintenance program. Besides being a nuisance, unkempt sidewalks are a health and safety issue. In addition, the application of ADA accessibility standards, as they relate to sidewalk facilities, has changed since some of the older portions of sidewalk were constructed. The city should work to bring older sections of sidewalk up to current requirements. Tiffin should follow the trails and sidewalk map for specific, planned projects. Infrastructure Analysis There are a variety of funding sources to assist and finance the development and improvement of the City’s infrastructure system. For sewer and water projects, there are several grant and loan programs from the Iowa Departments of Economic Development and Natural Resources, including the CDBG, PFSA and SRF. For the transportation system, these sources would include: Road Use Tax fund, STP and TAP funding for eligible routes (allocated through the MPO), RISE grant and loan funds for economic development projects, and other categorical grant programs. The city should explore alternate grant programs to meet local needs. In addition, the city should continue to modify and update its five year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The CIP helps coordinate capital costs and financing while working towards the long term goals of the community. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 39