Discussion of Proposed Tiffin Urban Renewal Area/Urban Renewal Plan Amendment

November 2, 2026 To: City of Tiffin Planning & Zoning Commission From: John P. Danos and Amy Bjork, Bond Counsel Re: Tiffin Urban Renewal Area/Urban Renewal Plan Amendment A public hearing will be held by the City Council on December 1, 2026, on a proposed amendment to the urban renewal plan for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area to add the property legally described in the proposed amendment. We have prepared this memorandum to assist the Commission in performing its role in this process. Section 403.5 of the Code of Iowa requires that, before they hold a public hearing, the City Council must submit a copy of the proposed plan amendment to the Commission, “for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the general plan for the development” of the City. The statute does not require that the Commission hold a hearing on the proposed plan amendment, nor does it require that the Commission take any action to either approve or reject the proposed plan amendment. It directs that the Commission review the plan amendment and comment to the City Council as to whether the plan amendment conforms to, or is consistent with, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Please convene a quorum, complete your review and submit any comments to the City Council by Noon on December 1, 2026. Please call us at (515) 283-1000 if you have questions about the statutory process. 801 Grand Avenue | Suite 4100 | Des Moines, IA | 50309-8002 | T 515.283.1000 | F 515.283.1060 | dorsey.com 4939-1501-1292\2