Roll Call — Work Session Notes

__________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF TIFFIN CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL – NOTES FOR WORK SESSION ITEMS August 13, 2026 • The Iowa DOT has announced a funding opportunity through the Statewide Transportation Alternatives (TAP) Program, with applications due October 1, 2026. The program encourages projects that support Safe Routes to School, making this a potential funding opportunity for improvements to Tiffin’s existing Highway 6 pedestrian underpass and a future pedestrian connection to the Middle School and High School. The City’s engineer has previously developed several options for improving the existing underpass and constructing 10-foot pedestrian trail connections extending from the tunnel, with preliminary project costs ranging from approximately $27,000 to $714,000 for individual components. The work session will provide an opportunity to review the potential project options, discuss the desired scope and anticipated costs, and determine whether the City should pursue Statewide TAP funding. Council direction is requested regarding the preferred project scope and whether to proceed with development of a grant application for the October 1, 2026 deadline.