Sewer

The story

The written history of this theme is in preparation. Its timeline below is assembled by rule from the history notes, the checked research and the registers.

Timeline

1. October 3, 1962 Decision The council moved to apply to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds covering a $500 preliminary sewer survey.

   “that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
2. October 3, 1962 Figure The preliminary sewer survey cost of $500.00 as printed in 1962 is about $5,600 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

   “that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
3. October 3, 1962 Discussion A consultant from Powers Associates explained a preliminary survey to decide whether the town should proceed with a lagoon-type sewage system.

   “Mr. Jim Powers, of Powers Associates, was present and explained the preliminary survey which would be used to decide whether or not the town should proceed with a lagoon-type sewage system.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
4. October 3, 1962 Decision The council moved to retain Powers Associates for the preliminary survey for a $500 fee, if federal funds were available.

   “that we retain Powers Associates to conduct the preliminary survey for the fee of $500, if the Federal grants are available.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
5. March 19, 1963 Decision The council accepted an interest-free $500 loan agreement from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a preliminary sewage system survey, and told Powers and Associates to proceed.

   “the agreement from the Housing and Home Finance Agency advancing the Town of Tiffin an interest-free loan of $500 to conduct a preliminary sewage system survey be accepted.”

   document 3356, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
6. July 3, 1963 Discussion The mayor reported that state aid would cover 30% of the main trunk sewer and lagoon construction but not land, and that about six acres was needed for a lagoon.

   “This aid would be 30% of the cost of the main trunk sewer after the lateral to the lagoon and from the lagoon to the outflow, and the construction of the lagoon but not the purchase of land.”

   document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
7. July 22, 1963 Discussion The engineer's representative said Tiffin could use 2 1/2 acres for its pond although the recommended design was 1 acre per 100 people, and that the Department of Health would approve a two-acre pond.

   “Mr. Nicholas also explained why Tiffin can get by with 2 1/2 acres when the recommended design is 1 acre per 100 people.”

   document 3353, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
8. August 7, 1963 Decision Petitions signed by a majority of property owners asked the council to develop a sanitary sewer system, and the council directed Powers and Associates to prepare the final plan.

   “Petitions were presented, signed by a majority of the property owners, requesting that the Town Council give immediate consideration to development of a sanitary sewerage system necessary to relieve the town problems of waste disposal.”

   document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
9. September 4, 1963 Discussion To draft the resolution of necessity for the sewer the council needed a schedule of assessments and the dimensions of every lot in town.

   “In order to draft the resolution of necessity we will have to draw up a schedule of assessments. In order to do that, we have to have the dimensions of every lot in town.”

   document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
10. October 2, 1963 Discussion The engineer said 20-foot-wide easements would be needed for the main sewer, to the lagoon along a fence line and through another property.

    “it will be necessary to obtain easements, 20 feet wide, for the main sewer”

    document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. October 2, 1963 Discussion A surveyor for a proposed retired persons' trailer court asked whether the town would object to its running a main line to the town lagoon; no objections were voiced.

    “He asked if the town would have any objections to their running a main line to the town lagoon. There were no objections voiced.”

    document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
12. November 6, 1963 Figure The $4200 asked for 8.7 acres of land for the lagoon is about $483 per acre as printed in 1963 (derived, per acre). Derived

    “Clair Flansburg gave us a price of $3800 for 900x350 ($500 estimate for clearing this land), and $4200 for 8.7 acres.”

    document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
13. November 6, 1963 Figure The minutes record a price of $3800 for a 900x350 parcel and $4200 for 8.7 acres, and an estimate that condemning a 20-acre piece would cost the town $400 and take six months.

    “Clair Flansburg gave us a price of $3800 for 900x350 ($500 estimate for clearing this land), and $4200 for 8.7 acres.”

    document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
14. November 30, 1963 Discussion At a special meeting held at the Holiday Inn the council toured a mechanical sewage plant to compare it with the lagoon; a 24-hour test had shown 96% removal.

    “They ran a 24-hour test on the plant three weeks ago which showed 96% removal, which exceeded expectations quite a bit.”

    document 3349, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
15. November 30, 1963 Figure The minutes record the Holiday Inn unit at $13,800, a contractor's price of $28,000 for a comparable plant for the town, and $19,275 for the projected lagoon including pipe and land.

    “The unit at Holiday Inn cost $13,800. We would have to go a little over 50% larger. A 40,000 gallon tank would handle the town's needs for 20 years or so. The cost as given to Mr. Nicholas by the contractor is $28,000. The cost of the projected lagoon, including extra pipe needed and the cost of land is $19,275.”

    document 3348, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
16. November 30, 1963 Figure The projected lagoon cost of $19,275.00 as printed in 1963 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “The unit at Holiday Inn cost $13,800. We would have to go a little over 50% larger. A 40,000 gallon tank would handle the town's needs for 20 years or so. The cost as given to Mr. Nicholas by the contractor is $28,000. The cost of the projected lagoon, including extra pipe needed and the cost of land is $19,275.”

    document 3348, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
17. November 30, 1963 Figure The engineer reported sewer bids coming in below estimate, which would give a $3500 cushion if the trend continued.

    “Sewer bids have been coming in cheaper than estimated lately ($3. and $3.10) which would give us a $3500 cushion if trend continues.”

    document 3348, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
18. January 3, 1964 Discussion At a meeting with the attorney and engineers, the town was told the 25% test: sewer assessments should not exceed 25% of a lot's actual value.

    “The one place where this becomes important is if the assessment is such that the cost of the improvement would exceed 25% of the actual value.”

    document 3346, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
19. January 6, 1964 Decision The council approved the formal application to the Highway Commission for putting the sewer underneath the highway.

    “Bill made the motion that the Council approve the formal application from the Town to the Highway Commission for putting the sewer underneath the highway.”

    document 3345, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
20. February 5, 1964 Figure A Des Moines bonding attorney estimated the town's financing cost for the sewer at between $900 and $1,000, and the council moved to appoint him for the town's financial business.

    “Mr. Carpenter, the bonding attorney there, estimated our cost of financing at between $900 and $1,000.”

    document 3344, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
21. February 5, 1964 Figure The February 1964 bills include $1000.00 to Powers & Associates.

    “1000.00 . Powers & Associates”

    document 3344, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
22. March 16, 1964 Discussion Sewer obligation bonds had to be amortized over not more than 20 years, with a sinking fund.

    “They have to be amortized for not more than 20 years.”

    document 3343, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
23. March 16, 1964 Discussion The minutes record that one bonding attorney judged the sewer plan not feasible while another bonding firm advised by telephone that it was feasible.

    “Mr. Carpenter gave a cursory examination of the material sent to him and decided it was not feasible. On the basis of the same information, Carlton Bey advised Mr. Powers by telephone that he considered the plan to be feasible.”

    document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
24. March 16, 1964 Figure The sewer plant's operating cost was estimated at $3,000 yearly to be divided among 138 equivalent family units.

    “Operating cost of plant: estimated at $3,000 yearly to be divided among 138 equivalent family units.”

    document 3343, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
25. March 16, 1964 Figure The sewer estimate included a plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres at $1,000 per acre.

    “The estimate includes an estimate on the plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres @ $1,000 per acre”

    document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
26. March 16, 1964 Figure The estimated plant land price of $1,000.00 as printed in 1964 ($ per acre) is about $11,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “The estimate includes an estimate on the plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres @ $1,000 per acre”

    document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
27. April 1, 1964 Discussion Besides a Des Moines financing plan, the council investigated hiring Chicago bond attorneys to print the bonds with the town selling them itself.

    “hiring Chapman and Cutler, bonding attorneys in Chicago who handle most of the school bond elections in Iowa, to print our bonds and the town itself would sell them.”

    document 3341, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
28. April 7, 1964 Figure A financial adviser found assessment deficiencies of $4,368 where properties were assessed over 25% of value, and that about $49,000 of unpaid assessments would go on special assessment bonds.

    “went through the spread and took valuations and created the deficiencies of $4,368, which are the properties which are assessed over 25% of the value of the property with the improvement in place.”

    document 3339, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
29. April 7, 1964 Figure In one copy of the 7 April 1964 minutes the financing firm's services 'would run around $3,000'; the same copy adds by telephone that $3,600 is total financing and legal fees against $3,875 in the engineer's estimate.

    “Later, on the telephone, Mr. Ellender told the Mayor that the $3,600 is the total financing and legal fees. This is less than the $3,875 in the engineer's estimate under legal, administrative and financing.”

    document 3340, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
30. April 7, 1964 Discussion The bond adviser told the council that no vote of the people was required on general obligation bonds for sewer.

    “No vote of the people is required on General Obligation bonds for sewer. (Section 408.A of the Code).”

    document 3340, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
31. April 21, 1964 Discussion A Community Facilities Administration official told the mayor a federal loan on the town's revenue bonds would carry 3-7/8%, reviewed each July 1; the prior year's rate was 3-3/4%.

    “At the current time, it is 3-7/8% and it is reviewed every July 1. Last year it was 3-3/4%.”

    document 3338, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
32. May 5, 1964 Figure The mayor figured that assessment payers would pay around 11½ percent in interest, the 6½ on assessments paid on time plus the 5% on the bonds, and that borrowing at 5% would be cheaper.

    “the 6½ interest they pay when paying their assessment on time, plus the 5% they are paying on the bonds would make their interest rate around 11½.”

    document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
33. May 5, 1964 Discussion The State Health Department's decision on a polishing pond would require buying more land, and it also insisted on a wet-hole pump instead of a dry-hole pump.

    “This would require the purchase of more land, and the possibility of going south under the railroad tracks was discussed.”

    document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
34. May 20, 1964 Discussion The financing adviser suggested a fee of at least $100 for anyone who did not hook up by the time construction passed their property line.

    “A fee should be set (suggested to be at least $100) to be paid by anyone who does not hook up by the time the construction goes by their property line.”

    document 3336, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
35. May 20, 1964 Decision The council authorized a contract with White-Phillips Company of Davenport for sewer financing, a fee of $2,500, revenue bonds to sell for no more than 4-3/4% and general obligation bonds no more than 4%.

    “White-Phillips would agree to set up any plan the Council would choose; would furnish exactly the same supervisory services as Carlton Beh; would guarantee that revenue bonds would sell for no more than 4-3/4% and General Obligation Bonds no more than 4%; their fee is $2,500.”

    document 3336, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
36. June 3, 1964 Decision The council accepted the White-Phillips agreement provided the firm would buy revenue bonds for the full cost of construction at 4 1/2% interest.

    “the agreement between the Town of Tiffin and White-Phillips be accepted providing that they agree to buy revenue bonds in the full amount of the cost of construction at 4 1/2% interest.”

    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
37. July 17, 1964 Decision Contractors would be paid in pledge orders stamped 'Not paid for want of funds', which the financing firm would cash in Davenport the same day and later convert into revenue bonds.

    “They are issued to the contractors in payment; they will be stamped "Not paid for want of funds" by the Town Treasurer before they are given to the contractor.”

    document 3333, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
38. July 17, 1964 Decision The council passed resolutions to employ Powers & Associates as engineers and to advertise for sewer bids, to be received by 7:30 p.m. on 5 August 1964.

    “The resolutions to employ Powers & Associates as engineers and to proceed with advertising for bids were passed.”

    document 3333, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
39. July 17, 1964 Report A councilman read an agreement, made the previous Sunday, regarding the land the town wished to purchase for the sewage plant.

    “Bill Verry read the agreement made Sunday by Earl Stratton, Lou Klein, and Lynn Colony regarding the land the town wishes to purchase from Leora Rogers.”

    document 3333, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
40. August 5, 1964 Figure Four sewage plant bids were opened on 5 August 1964, ranging from $30,897.00 to $50,580.00.

    “Manchester Construction Co., Masonville, Iowa 30,897.00 Kehe Construction Co., Waverly, Iowa 50,580.00”

    document 3332, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
41. August 14, 1964 Figure A resolution of 14 August 1964 awarded the sewage works contract to Glenn Construction Co. of West Des Moines at $37,432.00, described as the best and lowest legal bid; the bids opened on 5 August listed a lower figure of $30,897.00 and no Glenn bid.

    “Glenn Construction Co., 417 Maple St., West Des Moines, Iowa: $37,432.00”

    document 3331, p. 4 · meeting · 1960s
42. September 3, 1964 Figure On 3 September 1964 the council accepted the bid of Sammons Construction Company of Keokuk under an engineering change order, which lowered the bid by changing specifications and shelving the pond for the time being; the resolution printed the bid as $37,843.00 but the total estimated cost as $22,152.90.

    “Ammons Construction Co., Keokuk, Iowa $37,843.00”

    document 3328, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
43. September 3, 1964 Figure The council released a pledge order of $7,908.45 for Powers & Associates' time-and-materials billing from 30 January to 30 July 1964.

    “release Pledge Order to the amount of $7,908.45, covering the time and materials billing from January 30, 1964 to July 30, 1964 submitted by Powers & Associates.”

    document 3330, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
44. October 7, 1964 Spending A resolution approved a contract dated 24 August 1964 with Sammons Construction Co. of Keokuk for the sewage treatment plant in the amount of $114,528.80, with a performance bond in like amount.

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Sammons Construction Co., dated the 24th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $114,528.80, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3326, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
45. October 7, 1964 Figure The treatment plant contract of $114,528.80 as printed in 1964 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Sammons Construction Co., dated the 24th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $114,528.80, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3326, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
46. October 7, 1964 Spending A resolution approved a contract dated 18 August 1964 with Clear Construction Co. of West Des Moines for the sewage works, in the amount of $27,122.00, with a performance bond in like amount.

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Clear Construction Co., dated the 18th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $27,122.00, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3325, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
47. October 7, 1964 Figure The sewage works contract of $27,122.00 as printed in 1964 is about $290,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Clear Construction Co., dated the 18th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $27,122.00, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3325, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
48. October 7, 1964 Figure The October 1964 bills include $25.00 to the railroad for an easement for an access road and $200.00 for another easement.

    “25.00 . Railroad (easement for access road)”

    document 3324, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
49. October 7, 1964 Decision The council set the sewer permit fee at $20.00, with a $5.00 discount if paid before 1 November 1964, to pay sewer expenses until rentals could be received.

    “It was agreed to set the fee for a Sewer Permit at $20.00, with $5.00 discount if paid before November 1, 1964”

    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
50. November 3, 1964 Decision The council decided to set the sewer tap-on fee at $250.00, to be reviewed each January, and to require all residences and businesses to connect by 1 September 1965.

    “it was decided to set the tap-on fee for $250.00 at the present time, to be reviewed at the regular January meeting of each year.”

    document 3322, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
51. November 17, 1964 Decision Ordinance No. 55 required owners of residences and businesses within the drainage area to connect to the public sewer by 1 September 1965 and set a $20.00 permit fee.

    “Such connections of all existing residences and business establishments shall be completed by September 1, 1965.”

    document 4711, p. 2 · Ord. 55 · 1960s
52. November 17, 1964 Milestone On 17 November 1964 the council passed Ordinance No. 55 regulating connections with the municipal sanitary sewer system, effective that date, with the three-readings rule dispensed with.

    “The ordinance shall be effective this date, November 17, 1964.”

    document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 55 · 1960s
53. November 17, 1964 Report A councilman asked when the landowner would be paid for the plant land; the mayor said as soon as the town obtained the abstract information from Powers.

    “Bill Verry asked when Mrs. Rogers would be paid for the land, and the Mayor said that as soon as the town gets the abstract information from Powers it will be up to Mrs. Rogers.”

    document 3323, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
54. November 17, 1964 Discussion The engineer reported the contractor would fill subsided sewer trenches with stone and oil or give the town a deduction on his contract.

    “Glenn is going to determine the cost of putting stone in these trenches and shooting them with oil and he is going to do that or give the town a deduction on his contract of this amount.”

    document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
55. December 2, 1964 Decision The mayor reported that the attorney advised against accepting funds from the contractor to repair streets, and the town would keep the contractor on the hook until spring; contractors were responsible for a year after the contract.

    “Contractors are responsible for a year after the contract.”

    document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
56. December 2, 1964 Decision The council voted to pay crop damage to the soybean crop on the plant-site land, 1 1/2 acres, at bushels per acre at the current price; $135.97 appears in the bills.

    “Bill Bream made the motion that this damage be paid to Hebl's at the rate of bushels per acre at the current price.”

    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
57. December 2, 1964 Figure The December 1964 receipts include $920.00 from sewer permits.

    “920.00 . . Sewer permits”

    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
58. January 6, 1965 Figure The mayor told prospective east-side developers the property was 1500 to 2000 feet from the plant, at $3.25 a foot to reach it.

    “you are somewhere between 1500 and 2000 feet from the plant there @ $3.25 a foot, it would cost some money to get to the plant.”

    document 3320, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
59. January 6, 1965 Report The sewer plant was reported to be coming along, with the contractor aiming for 1 March 1965.

    “Plant is coming along, and they are shooting for March 1.”

    document 3319, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
60. March 3, 1965 Figure One copy of the 3 March 1965 minutes says 10% of the contractor's contract held in escrow means $3400; another copy of the same meeting says $300.

    “We have 10% of his contract in escrow, which means $3400.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
61. March 3, 1965 Decision The sewer plant contractor's request for a 60-day extension was denied; he was given 10 days for delivery of parts.

    “Sammons requested a 60-day extension which was denied.”

    document 3317, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
62. March 3, 1965 Decision The council resolved that sewer rentals would accrue from 1 April 1965, be due monthly from 1 May, with overdue charges after the 15th at 5%.

    “rentals will accrue from the 1st of April, will be due on a monthly basis starting May 1, with overdue bills being charged after the 15th and each subsequent month on the basis of 5%.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
63. May 5, 1965 Figure A financing firm representative said a $4.35 monthly sewer rental would be adequate.

    “He had looked at the schedule and said the $4.35 monthly rental would be adequate.”

    document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
64. May 5, 1965 Figure The monthly sewer rental of $4.35 as printed in 1965 ($/month) is about $47 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “He had looked at the schedule and said the $4.35 monthly rental would be adequate.”

    document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
65. May 13, 1965 Report A clerk's letter stated the sewer system was financed entirely by revenue bonds, so there were no assessments, with the entire cost paid by monthly rentals on a family unit basis.

    “The system is being financed entirely by Revenue Bonds, so that there are no assessments. The entire cost is being paid by monthly rentals, charged on a family unit basis to each occupied property.”

    document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
66. May 13, 1965 Figure The letter said the sewer permit was $20.00 at present and, after 1 September 1965, the ordinance stipulated $250.00 for each house sewer permit.

    “At the present time, the charge for a Sewer Permit necessary before the house sewer is put in is $20.00. However, after September 1, 1965, the Ordinance stipulates a charge of $250.00 for each house sewer permit.”

    document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
67. July 7, 1965 Report With the ordinance deadline of 1 September near, the council discussed the many properties still to connect and planned to inform owners to seek assurance their work would be done by then.

    “The problem of sewer hook-ups was discussed with Jerry Colony in order to clarify the situation of the many people who remain to be connected before the date of September 1 set by the ordinance.”

    document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
68. October 6, 1965 Milestone On 6 October 1965 the council passed Ordinance No. 57 creating a sewer district and providing for sewer rental.

    “Whereupon, the Mayor declared said ordinance duly adopted and signed his approval to said ordinance.”

    document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 57 · 1960s
69. October 6, 1965 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve months to September 1966, reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.

    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”

    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
70. October 6, 1965 Report The March 1965 resolution had rentals accruing from 1 April 1965, while Ordinance No. 57 says sewer rental charges begin in October 1965.

    “Sewer rental charges shall begin in October 1965, the effective date of this ordinance, payable on a monthly basis.”

    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
71. November 3, 1965 Decision The council accepted by resolution the engineers' final estimate of cost and the certificates of completion of Contract A and Contract B for the sewage treatment plant and facilities.

    “The Engineers' final estimate of cost and certificates of completion of Contract A and Contract B for the sewage treatment plant and facilities were accepted by resolution attached.”

    document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
72. December 1, 1965 Decision For a church under construction the council waived the $250.00 tap-on fee, required the $20.00 permit fee, and started rentals from the date of hook-up.

    “the $250.00 tap-on fee will be waived; the church will be required to pay the $20.00 permit fee.”

    document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
73. December 1, 1965 Report The notice said the bonds would not be a general obligation of the town nor payable by taxation, only from net earnings of the municipal sewage works.

    “These bonds when issued will not constitute a general obligation of said Town nor will they be payable in any manner by taxation.”

    document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
74. December 1, 1965 Spending A resolution set a date for proceedings to issue $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund pledge orders, stating the sewage works and treatment plant were built at a cost of approximately $98,000.

    “this Town did order constructed and did construct a sewage works and facilities and a sewage treatment plant at a cost of approximately $98,000.00”

    document 3304, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
75. December 1, 1965 Discussion The council approved a time switch for the sewer plant, noting the plant was running about five times as much as it should for the sewage handled.

    “At the present time, the plant is running about five times as much as it should for the amount of sewage handled.”

    document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
76. December 1, 1965 Discussion The mayor said the town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities by resolution because the sewer system ran on an independent fund with sizeable annual expenditure.

    “Mayor stated his belief that the Town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities.”

    document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
77. December 21, 1965 Spending On 21 December 1965 the council adopted Ordinance No. 58 issuing $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds, 98 bonds of $1,000 at 4-1/2% interest, dated 1 December 1965, with the last maturing 1 January 2002.

    “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”

    document 4713, p. 3 · Ord. 58 · 1960s
78. December 21, 1965 Figure The sewer revenue bond issue of $98,000.00 as printed in 1965 is about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”

    document 4713, p. 3 · 1960s
79. December 21, 1965 Figure The minutes say the financing firm could give the landowner a check for $5,000 once the attorney's opinion on the plant-site property was out.

    “Mr. Tucker has promised to get out his legal opinion on Mrs. Rogers' property this week, which will make it possible for White-Phillips to give her a check for $5,000.”

    document 3303, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
80. February 2, 1966 Report The council received the deed for the sewer plant land and discussed whether the seller had been paid.

    “The council received the deed for the Rogers property. It was discussed whether she received her money.”

    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
81. March 22, 1966 Report A State Department of Health report on the wastewater treatment pond recommended an effluent polishing pond, a certified plant operator and an all-weather road to the plant.

    “1. To construct an effluent polishing pond 2. To certify a plant operator 3. To make the street leading to the sewer plant an all weather road.”

    document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
82. March 22, 1966 Decision The council cancelled a $500.00 warrant that had been issued as an option on the plant-site land.

    “we cancel the $500.00 warrant that was issued to Leona Rogers by the town as an option on her property.”

    document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
83. April 6, 1966 Figure The engineer's letter showed an outstanding balance of $906.67 for work on the sewer; the council waited for a breakdown of the total $98,000 spent before paying.

    “They show we owe them an outstanding balance of $906.67 for work done on the sewer.”

    document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
84. May 4, 1966 Figure The mayor reported the town paid $5,00.00 as printed for the sewer plant land; with 4 1/2% interest of $225.00 the council paid the seller the tax levy plus interest, $271.10.

    “The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”

    document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
85. May 4, 1966 Figure The sewer plant land payment of $5,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $52,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”

    document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
86. June 1, 1966 Figure The mayor asked the clerk to write White-Phillips for a cost analysis of the $28,000 used to construct the sewer system.

    “get a cost analysis of the $28,000 used to construct the sewer system.”

    document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
87. June 1, 1966 Decision The clerk was to write everyone not connected to the sewer that the town would prosecute if they did not connect.

    “Within the next month the clerk is to send letters to all those not connected to the sewer saying we will prosecute if they do not do so in the immediate future.”

    document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
88. July 6, 1966 Figure The council asked the clerk to write Powers for a breakdown of the $12,703.63 which was their portion of the sewer construction cost and the $906.00 listed as an outstanding balance.

    “write to Powers for a breakdown of the $12,703.63 which was their portion of the sewer construction cost, and the $906.00 which they have listed as an outstanding balance.”

    document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
89. August 3, 1966 Figure The engineer estimated $2300.00 for a detention pond of 140' x 100' x 3' at the sewer plant.

    “It is estimated to cost $2300.00 for a pond 140' x 100' x 3' if we have the funds to pay or we can advertise for the work to be done.”

    document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
90. August 3, 1966 Discussion A trailer court owner east of town asked for a sewer line to expand; the council decided it would prefer that he annex to Tiffin and pay for the connecting pipe.

    “The council decided it would be preferable if he annexed to Tiffin, and he would have to pay for sewer pipe necessary for the connection.”

    document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
91. August 2, 1967 Figure The mayor received two estimates for digging the sewer plant pond, $1911.00 and $3960.00.

    “Jack Herman - 1911.00 Marengo Ready Mix - 3960.00”

    document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
92. September 26, 1967 Decision At a special meeting the council hired an excavator to straighten and dredge the plant outfall for $450.00 and to extend the sewer main 300 feet west along Highway 6 for $1300.00, and awarded the detention pond contract.

    “Glenn Potter made a motion to hire John Carter to straighten and dredge our fall of sewer plant for $450.00.”

    document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
93. November 22, 1967 Figure A bill of $1256.89 from an excavator for digging the sewer line to a new house property was presented, with the council to pay a portion now and the rest when excavating finished.

    “A bill from John W. Carter Excavation for digging the sewer line to the Bartels property was presented.”

    document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
94. January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor suggested a board of three trustees, appointed to two, four and six year terms, to be responsible for utilities.

    “He also suggested a board of trustees to be responsible for utilities. It would be a board of three appointed to two, four, and six year terms.”

    document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
95. January 24, 1968 Discussion The council again discussed a Utility Commission to operate and manage the sewer and water systems, and a deputy clerk for sewer and water bills.

    “The possible role of a Utility Commission in Tiffin which would be responsible for the operation and management of the sewer and water systems was again discussed”

    document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
96. April 3, 1968 Discussion The engineer said the State Department of Health would not let a water pipe be closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe, which required moving an easement from the south to the north side of the sewer.

    “the State Department of Health will not let them get closer than ten feet to a sewer pipe with a water pipe”

    document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
97. January 7, 1969 Figure The January 1969 bills include $1000.00 to Central National Bank for a sewer bond due and $877.50, $450.00, $135.00, $112.50 and $22.50 in sewer revenue bond coupons.

    “Central Nat'l Bank (sewer bond due) 1000.00”

    document 3257, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
98. April 2, 1969 Figure A contractor offered to dredge the sewer ditch with a drag line and level the dirt for approximately $460.00.

    “Grace would dredge ditch with drag line and then level all dirt on the sides for approximately $460.00.”

    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
99. June 2, 1969 Discussion The council discussed that some people were about two years behind on sewer rental and that others with vacant houses were not paying.

    “Some people are about two years behind in their payments. Others have vacant houses and are not paying rental on the sewer.”

    document 3248, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
100. July 2, 1969 Decision The council moved to certify delinquent sewer rentals to the County Auditor for collection.

     “Glenn Potter moved and Ned Allen seconded the motion to certify the delinquent sewer rentals to the County Auditor for collection.”

     document 3245, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
101. July 2, 1969 Figure The July 1969 bills include $1485.00 for interest on sewer bonds, and $160.00 interest on the street bonds.

     “Iowa Des Moines National Bank (interest on sewer bonds) 1485.00”

     document 3245, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
102. July 24, 1969 Figure The treasurer reported $7664 in the sewer fund and the council voted to invest $7000 of it in 90 day time certificates.

     “She reported there is $7664 in the sewer fund.”

     document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
103. August 6, 1969 Figure The council voted by three ayes to one nay to pay a $358.86 bill to the railroad, which the minutes call five years old, for constructing three crossings by the sewer plant.

     “Ned Allen made the motion to pay a bill of $358.86 to the railroad. This bill is five years old.”

     document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
104. January 7, 1970 Decision The council cut the sewer-rate units of two businesses, the Lark and Tiffin Locker, by 40% for 1970 only.

     “Dale Flansburg made the motion to lower the rates of the Lark and Tiffin Locker by reducing the number of units of each business by 40%. This will now give the Lark 12 units and the Locker units and is effective for the year 1970 only.”

     document 3229, p. 1 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
105. April 24, 1970 Landmark A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres.

     “Jason Mfg. bought 30 acres to be developed.”

     document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
106. April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another.

     “1. They could build their own, which would drain into Clear Creek. This would be a lagoon type and cost between $16,000 - $24,000.”

     document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
107. May 6, 1970 Decision The council declined to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford.

     “Dale Flansburg made the motion not to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford, since many people in Town have their garbage picked up regularly and others haul their own.”

     document 3223, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
108. October 6, 1971 Discussion The council discussed asking Coralville whether it would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.

     “The council discussed contacting Coralville to see if they would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.”

     document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
109. January 5, 1972 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Director in the archive

     “Following appointments made by Mayor Stratton: Street Commissioner-------Glenn Potter Sewer Commissioner--------Don Davis Water Commissioner--------Ted Spivey Recreation Director--------Kandy Kobold F”

     document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
110. March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.

     “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”

     document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
111. March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

     “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”

     document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
112. April 12, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a trailer park plot plan with the stipulation that sewer and water line sizes and materials be approved by the town and no taps be made until inspected by the town engineer.

     “Glenn Potter made a motion to approve the plot plan with the stipulation that the size and materials used in construction of sewer and water lines must be approved by the town and no taps-ons to water or sewer would be approved by the Town until inspected and approved by the Town's Engineer.”

     document 4666, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
113. October 4, 1972 Discussion Hawkeye Engineering discussed updating the sewer system with the council and the minutes record a one-acre lagoon as needed now.

     “Discussion: Lagoon System- 1 acre lagoon needed now.”

     document 4656, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
114. November 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to sign a contract with Hawkeye Engineering for updating the sewer system after the attorney read the contract.

     “Glenn Potter made a motion to sign contract with Hawkeye Engineering Co. for purposes of updating Towns' Sewer System, after Att. Neuzil has read contract and advises Council.”

     document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
115. December 6, 1972 Person The State Department of Health notified the council that the town's public works employee had completed certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator and a water treatment plant operator.

     “Letter read from the State Department of Health notifying the Mayor and Council that Ralph Brown has successfully completed the requirements for certifications as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-Grade II, Plant Grade II and Water Treatment Plant Operator-Grade I, PlantI.”

     document 4653, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
116. March 7, 1973 Figure The minutes record paying Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72, 40% of the total bill, with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April.

     “To pay Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72—40% of total bill due with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April. Funds are presently invested.”

     document 4648, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
117. May 2, 1973 Figure The application recorded in the minutes was for a grant in aid for an effluent holding pond and sludge drying ponds; the grant request is printed as $22,500.

     “(Grant request $22,500.)”

     document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
118. May 2, 1973 Figure $22,500.00 as printed in 1973 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

     “(Grant request $22,500.)”

     document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
119. May 2, 1973 Decision The council passed a resolution authorizing an application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Water Pollution Control Act grant.

     “Ted Spivey made a motion to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of an application with the Environment Protection Agency, USA, for a Grant under the Water Pollution Control Act.”

     document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
120. December 4, 1974 Milestone The public works director reported the effluent pond project was completed.

     “Ralph Brown, Public Works Director reported the Effluent Pond project is completed.”

     document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
121. January 8, 1975 Spending The ordinance (printed as No. 68 in the register) authorized the issuance of $31,000 in sewer bonds and the levy of taxes to pay them.

     “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”

     document 4717, p. 1 · Ord. 68 · 1970s
122. January 8, 1975 Figure $31,000.00 as printed in 1975 is about $190,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

     “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”

     document 4717, p. 1 · 1970s
123. January 8, 1975 Decision At a meeting held for the Effluent Pond Project bonds, a councilmember introduced an ordinance for $31,000 sewer bonds and the three-hearing requirement was dispensed with.

     “adjourned to conduct business pertaining to the issuance of bonds for the Effluent Pond Project: Bill Bream introduced and caused to be read an ordinance to provide for the payment of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and to dispense with the three hearings normally required for such an ordinance.”

     document 4613, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Bill Bream · 1970s
124. March 5, 1975 Decision The attorney was to write Iowa City Landfill that Tiffin would no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.

     “Attorney Neuzil is going to write Iowa City Landfill and inform them that the City of Tiffin will no longer be responsible for loads dumped there.”

     document 4610, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
125. November 12, 1975 Report The attorney reported that the engineer recommended paying the final bill for effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, to the contractor.

     “Neuzil advises that the Hawkeye Engineering Co. recommends the final bill for the Effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, be paid to Krapfl-Prier Co.”

     document 4591, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
126. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance has the city provide weekly garbage collection to each dwelling unit by contract with private collectors.

     “The City shall provide garbage collection once each week for each dwelling unit located within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin by contract with one or more private garbage collectors.”

     document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
127. June 9, 1976 Discussion A councilmember reported on school board plans for future new school facilities and the council discussed availability of sewer and water if school building took place in Tiffin.

     “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availability of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”

     document 4568, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
128. June 8, 1977 Figure A solid waste contract hauler bid $285.00 per month for 114 residential units.

     “for $285.00 per month for 114 residential units”

     document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
129. June 8, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a hauler's bid for solid waste pick-up from residential users, with a contract beginning July 1, 1977.

     “Formanek moved to accept the bid from Tim Wolfe for solid waste pick-up from residential users. The contract will be set up and the Mayor is authorized to sign the contract beginning July 1, 1977.”

     document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
130. June 14, 1978 Figure Solid waste removal bids were opened at $241.00 per month and $280.00 per month, per the page text.

     “Solid waste removal bill were received and opened from Powell's Hauling, $241.00 per month; Town City Clean-up & Transfer, $280.00 per month;”

     document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
131. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write that the owner of the bait shop-store-gas station building at the Voparil site had to connect it to the city sewer system to comply with city ordinances.

     “to write letter to Louis Voparil stating that he has to connect this bait shop-store-gas station building to city sewer system in order to comply with city ordinances.”

     document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
132. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer reported the sewer pumping station had a capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.

     “Sewer pumping station has capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.”

     document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
133. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer's water and wastewater study presented to the council was based on a population of 413.

     “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”

     document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
134. September 9, 1981 Figure The same notice said the population had increased by 102 people in the last ten years while revenues had not kept pace with inflation in operating costs.

     “Even though the population increased by 102 people in the last ten years, the revenues have not kept pace with the effect of high inflation on operating costs.”

     document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
135. September 9, 1981 Figure A hearing notice said the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate had been increased only once, and on January 1, 1980 it went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.

     “Since the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate has been increased only once. On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”

     document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
136. September 9, 1981 Discussion Two sewer rate proposals went to hearing: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee based on actual water usage.

     “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month. In order to make the system more equitable, some users might need adjustments to the number of units currently being assessed. The other proposal is to base the sewer fee on the actual water usage. Each customer would pay the same amount for sewer as for water.”

     document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
137. July 19, 1982 Disaster A council member reported that Clear Creek went completely out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant, and that a later rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again.

     “Brown reported that the Clear Creek completely went out of its banks and flooded the sewer plant. City rented portable motors and were watched around the clock. A more recent rain caused sewers to back up and basements to flood again.”

     document 4457, p. 8 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
138. July 19, 1982 Disaster During community forum a speaker commended Cox, Brown and other volunteer fire department members for their help with the flooding of the sewer plant.

     “to commend Cox, Brown and other members of the volunteer fire department for their assistance with the flooding of the sewer plant.”

     document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Dennis Brown · 1980s
139. July 19, 1982 Disaster Rohret spoke during the community forum to commend Cox, Brown and other members of the volunteer fire department for their assistance with the flooding of the sewer plant. document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
140. October 27, 1982 Decision A resolution authorized an interfund loan of $1,100.00 from the general fund to the sewer fund to pay for finishing the dike at the sewer plant.

     “Resolution No. 1982-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FROM GENERAL TO SEWER”

     document 4450, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1982-009 · project · 1980s
141. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”

     document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
142. March 9, 1983 Report The minutes recorded that the sewer plant was in the flood plain area on the map and that without the map's approval or a change the city could not get federal money to expand the plant.

     “However, the sewer plant is in the flood plain area on the map. Unless the city approves the map or shows that the sewer plant should not be included in the flood plain area, the city will not be able to get any federal money for expansion of plant.”

     document 4437, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
143. April 6, 1983 Disaster The council met in special session to discuss problems at the sewer plant.

     “The Tiffin City Council met in special session on Wednesday, April 6, 1983 at the Tiffin Methodist Church in order to discuss problems at the sewer plant.”

     document 4433, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
144. April 13, 1983 Spending The council voted to buy a Flygt pump for the sewer plant at approximately $3,000.00.

     “Motion Cox second Brown to purchase Flygt pump model no. CS 3101 at a cost of approximately $3,000.00 for use in sewer plant.”

     document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
145. June 8, 1983 Figure A council member said the $3,000.00 had been only an estimate for the pump, other parts were extra, and the cost was then $3,862.24.

     “Brown stated that $3,000.00 was only an estimate for the pump and all other necessary parts were extra. The cost is currently $3,862.24.”

     document 4425, p. 5 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
146. August 10, 1983 Figure The mayor said the city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install a pump at the sewer plant to prevent flooding of the plant and sewers backing up into basements.

     “Potter stated that city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install pump at sewer plant to prevent flooding of plant and sewer backing up into basements.”

     document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
147. March 14, 1984 Discussion The mayor reported that the city would buy a used boat from state surplus when available in order to treat algae growing on the sewer ponds.

     “Potter reported that city will purchase used boat from state surplus or other agency, when available, in order to treat algea growing on sewer ponds.”

     document 4411, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
148. October 29, 1985 Decision The council directed a telephone survey of households at an estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00, with the aim of applying for CDBG funds for sewer system improvements.

     “Motion Stevens second Spivey to direct Rockwell to make telephone survey of households in Tiffin for estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00 using rate of $10.00 per hour. Carried unanimously. Clerk will provide list of residents and phone numbers. Rockwell estimated cost of making application at $250.00. Council consensus to apply for CDBG funds for improvements to sewer system”

     document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
149. October 29, 1985 Report A consultant told the council that the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, while 51% was needed to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly.

     “Rockwell reported that 1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income. In order to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly, Tiffin needs 51% LMI households.”

     document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
150. July 9, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-138 set the sewer rental charge at $10.00 per month for each single dwelling unit, effective September 1, 1986.

     “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”

     document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 138 · 1980s
151. July 9, 1986 Figure The $10.00 monthly sewer charge effective 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

     “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”

     document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
152. August 13, 1986 Report Televising of the sewer lines showed major problems at College Street and Railroad Street.

     “Sewer line televising showed major problems at College Street and Railroad Street.”

     document 4365, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
153. September 14, 1988 Spending The council approved a final payment to Smelser Construction for repairs to the sewer systems.

     “Smelser Construction in the amount of $10,378.13 for repairs to sewer systems.”

     document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
154. November 9, 1988 Figure The minutes recorded that sludge from the plant would be incorporated into land around it, and that the State allowed 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.

     “The sludge would be incorporated into the land around the plant. The State allows 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.”

     document 4329, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
155. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance made the monthly sewer rental charge one-half of the water user fee, not less than $10 a month.

     “The monthly sewer rental charge shall be equal to one- half 50%) of the water user fee for each metered user, but not monthly less than $ 10. 00”

     document 4830, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s
156. June 11, 1997 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $15.00 for the first 1,000 gallons and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons above that.

     “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $15.00. b.) All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons”

     document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
157. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance re-establishing the sewer district and providing a user charge system to fund the operation, maintenance and replacement of the city's wastewater treatment works, because the city would construct a new wastewater treatment works.

     “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will construct a new wastewater treatment works and must pay for the operation, maintenance, and replacement and all other expenses”

     document 4861, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-217 · project · 1990s
158. December 10, 1997 Decision The council accepted the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards, to apply to all applicable developments, subdivisions and improvements effective on approval.

     “these directions, instructions, and specifications titled as the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards be accepted by the City and applied to all applicable developments, subdivisions, and improvements effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.”

     document 5169, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
159. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.

     “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”

     document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
160. October 14, 1998 Decision The council approved Resolution 1998-189, a second amendment to the application for additional IDNR-SRF funds for rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system.

     “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-189, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2ND AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL IDNR-SRF FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM”

     document 4212, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1998-189 · project · 1990s
161. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $521,315.

     “in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $521,315”

     document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
162. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a second loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $400,685.

     “in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $400,685”

     document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
163. November 11, 1998 Figure The two loan amounts set for hearing sum to 922000, the total the city planned to request in state revolving fund loans. Derived

     “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans”

     document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
164. November 11, 1998 Spending The city planned to request a total of 922,000 in state revolving fund loans at approximately 4% for 20 years, anticipating $500,000 of revenue sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) bonds.

     “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”

     document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
165. December 9, 1998 Decision After a public hearing with no citizens speaking, the council adopted Resolution 1998-22 to enter into loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.

     “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls, Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”

     document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · project · 1990s
166. March 10, 1999 Decision The council authorized the city engineer to negotiate an easement across the mobile home park area as the most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.

     “to authorize city engineer Mike Hart to negotiate easement across mobile home park area as most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.”

     document 4189, p. 4 · meeting · project · Mike Hart · 1990s
167. May 12, 1999 Spending Sealed bids for the Wastewater Treatment Project were opened; one bidder base bid was 1,508,020.39 and another bidder base bid was 1,476,232.80.

     “<th>Portzen of Dubuque base bid:</th> <td>1,508,020.39</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,560,305.39</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td>”

     document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
168. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, from a current loan acceptance of $922,000 to a new total of $1,782,254.

     “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”

     document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
169. June 9, 1999 Spending The council awarded the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to the low bid of $1,476,232.80 submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana, with a completion date of May 1, 2000.

     “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”

     document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
170. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80.

     “$1,476,232.80 as printed”

     document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
171. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.

     “$782,254.00 as printed”

     document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
172. July 14, 1999 Spending A public hearing was set on issuing a State Revolving Fund loan in the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.

     “for the purpose of considering issuance of State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF Project No. CS192101 01,02) In the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.”

     document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
173. October 13, 1999 Spending The budget amendment included $1,600,000 sewer bond revenue and $1,600,000 for Wastewater Plant Improvement, with additional water revenues of $40,000.

     “The budget amendment includes $40,000 in additional water revenues, $1,600,000 sewer bond revenue and increased disbursements including $1,600,000 for Wastewater Plant Improvement”

     document 4165, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
174. November 10, 1999 Spending The council approved a pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for the Wastewater Project.

     “Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for Wastewater Project.”

     document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
175. November 10, 1999 Spending Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for Wastewater Project

     “$136,990.00 as printed”

     document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
176. January 12, 2000 Spending The council approved the third Wendler Construction pay order of $159,564.26 on the State Revolving Fund wastewater project.

     “Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve Wendler pay order #3 SRF $159,564.26 Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Mike Hart reviewed engineering items of the IDOT sewer line. The engineer will work with IDOT to repair Hw#6 shoulder between Roberts Ferry and Grant Street.”

     document 4160, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
177. February 9, 2000 Spending The council approved the fourth Wendler Construction pay order of $387,240.38 for the Wastewater Improvement Project.

     “Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dills, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Gericke, second Bartels to set date and time for Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for the year ending 6-30-2001.”

     document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
178. March 8, 2000 Spending The council approved the fifth Wendler Construction pay order of $323,458.68 on the State Revolving Fund project.

     “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”

     document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
179. March 8, 2000 Spending The three Wendler pay orders approved at the January, February and March 2000 meetings sum to $870,263.32. Derived

     “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”

     document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
180. April 12, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to continue IDOT contract for 150% surcharge of water rates and 120% surcharge of sewer rates as agreed in contact meeting with these officials document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
181. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.

     “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”

     document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
182. May 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-233 repealed Ordinances 190 and 212 on plastic piping and left the use of plastic piping in buildings to the Uniform Building Code.

     “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 190 AND NO. 212 REGARDING THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPES BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to allow and to clarify that the use of plastic piping in all buildings in the city is regulated by the Uniform Building Code adopted under ordinance No. 1997-214.”

     document 4878, p. 1 · Ord. 233 · 2000s
183. June 14, 2000 Spending A budget amendment for the year ending 6-30-2000 raised revenues by $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans and expenditures by $1,946,280 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project, with no change in property tax asking.

     “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”

     document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
184. June 14, 2000 Figure The $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans of 2000 is about $3,100,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived

     “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”

     document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
185. September 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve a Resolution submitting the 2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Road Use Report by September 30, 2000 and city agreement with IDOT for sewer at the Tiffin reststop document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
186. November 8, 2000 Milestone Resolution 2000-20 closed the State Revolving Fund sewer wastewater project, and the minutes state the sewer plant became operational in April of 2000.

     “RESOLUTION #2000-20 authorizing close of the SRF Sewer Wastewater Project, sewer plant operational in April of 2000. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Hart reported that the new upgrades for city water utility would most likely be completed in three phases due to the high costs to the city.”

     document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2000-020 · 2000s
187. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-22 gave notice of a public hearing on extending the city TIF for an additional 10 years to provide for water and sewer project payments.

     “a RESOLUTION #2000-22, to provide notice of Public Hearing at the next regular meeting for extension of the City (TIF) Tax Increment Financing for an additional 10 year period to provide for water and sewer project payments. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, Ryan and Walls. Motion carried.”

     document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-022 · 2000s
188. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Dils to approve audit contract with Anne Meinke of West Point, IA for work as required under rules of the SRF Funds from the State of Iowa for the completed sewer plant project document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
189. June 12, 2002 Report The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year.

     “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.”

     document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
190. June 16, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-261 amended the sewer ordinances to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for certain buildings.

     “The purpose of this ordinance is to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for all buildings in the City if the system is established for educational purposes, is operated by an educational institution, is limited to 500 gallons a day of flow, and otherwise meets all relevant State, County and City standards for the operation of a waste wat”

     document 4905, p. 1 · Ord. 261 · 2000s
191. June 9, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-45 accepted the infrastructure of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8 and released funds held under an escrow agreement.

     “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SONGBIRD ESTATES PARTS 6, 7, and 8 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS HELD BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SONGBIRD ESTATES, PARTS 6, 7, AND 8, TIFFIN IA WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Owner/Developer of Songbird Estates entered into an Irrevocable Standby Letter of C”

     document 5207, p. 1 · Res. 2004-045 · 2000s
192. January 11, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-3 authorized the city to apply for a low interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements.

     “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE IDNR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”

     document 5230, p. 1 · Res. 2006-003 · 2000s
193. August 2, 2006 Neighbors The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries.

     “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”

     document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
194. August 2, 2006 Discussion The discussion put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be split among the city, the school and a developer.

     “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow. Costs to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer as reasonable, and any costs in excess of $390,000 to be paid by developers of Deer View.”

     document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
195. July 11, 2007 Report In the clerk pay discussion the minutes state that growth included a new $1.3 sewer plant and a $1.5 water facility; the minutes print no unit after the 1.3 or the 1.5.

     “growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”

     document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
196. March 17, 2008 Decision The adopted ordinance, numbered 2008-290, established water and sewer rates based on water meter demand size, billing larger meters at a multiplier of the base residential meter.

     “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES BASED ON WATER METER DEMAND SIZE Section 1: Purpose. This ordinance amends Ordinance Nos. 188, 258, and 217, and preceding ordinances establishing rates for water and sewer users in the City.”

     document 4932, p. 1 · Ord. 290 · 2000s
197. July 9, 2008 Disaster The council approved a trash pump to replace a broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened the sewer plant.

     “Motion Wright seconded Bartels to approve purchase Trash Pump to replace broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened sewer plant. Council members amended motion to allow Mayor Phillips to further investigate possible repairs to old pump versus purchase of new pump.”

     document 3973, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
198. June 10, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-14B recorded total bids of $176,745.90 for the 2009 sanitary sewer extension through the ball field park area.

     “Total Bids: $176,745.90 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION MADE BY Councilperson Jim Bartels. Seconded by Councilperson Mark Petersen.”

     document 5361, p. 1 · Res. 2009-014 · 2000s
199. August 12, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review.

     “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer.”

     document 5388, p. 1 · Res. 2009-029 · 2000s
200. October 14, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-44 recorded a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999, and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.

     “a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”

     document 5329, p. 1 · Res. 2009-044 · 2000s

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