Roll Call — Work Session Notes

__________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF TIFFIN CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL – NOTES FOR WORK SESSION ITEMS July 17, 2026 • Clint Wienen with MSA and Brett will attend the work session on Tuesday evening to discuss testing Well #6 to evaluate its future production capacity. With the City's continued growth and the new water treatment plant, it may be necessary to bring Well #6 online within the next 12 months. Attached is a preliminary cost estimate for the overall project. However, at this time the only work the City needs to complete is the well acidization and test pumping, which are highlighted in the estimate. The results of this testing will provide the information needed to properly size the pump, watermain, electrical service, and other associated infrastructure. The next step would be to solicit quotes from qualified well drilling contractors for formal approval on a future council agenda. • Iowa Code Chapter 357G authorizes the creation of City Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Districts. As the City continues to experience growth and increasing demands on emergency medical services (EMS), it might be appropriate for the City Council to discuss a long-term strategy to ensure the sustainability, reliability, and financial stability of EMS delivery. The purpose of this work session item is not to recommend creating a district at this time, but rather to initiate a discussion regarding whether the City should further explore this option. An evaluation of this option would include reviewing the statutory requirements, governance structure, operational impacts and most importantly, the potential funding mechanisms and long-term financial implications associated with a City EMS District. There are also several steps to the statutory process of setting up a City EMS District which includes a petition and a voter approved referendum. Again, this item is meant to start on conversation on the topic. Councilperson Limkemann has been involved in the interpretation of the legislation and can share more information with the council on Tuesday night.