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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. March 19, 1963 World event The council agreed to cooperate with the county civil defense plan, under which the county would furnish $4,000 and towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census.

   “Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”

   document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
2. March 19, 1963 Figure A letter from the county Board of Supervisors set the cities' and towns' civil defense share at 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census, with the county furnishing $4,000.00.

   “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”

   document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
3. March 19, 1963 Figure The 15 cents per person of the 1963 civil defense levy is about $1.65 in 2026 dollars. Derived

   “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”

   document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
4. March 19, 1963 Figure Towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census toward the county civil defense plan.

   “the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”

   document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
5. June 5, 1963 Figure The June 1963 bills include $46.65 to the Civil Defense Agency at a 15 cent per person levy.

   “Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”

   document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
6. June 5, 1963 World event Civil defense planning discussed radiological monitors, fall-out training, a citizen band radio arrangement and shelters.

   “These monitors would learn basic information on fall-out and how to monitor with the instruments, and they would be responsible for spreading the information.”

   document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
7. June 5, 1963 Figure At 15 cents per person, the $46.65 civil defense levy paid in June 1963 corresponds to 311 persons, on the 1960 census basis the county letter named (derived, quotient). Derived

   “Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”

   document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
8. August 7, 1963 Decision The council appointed the town marshal, DeWaine Slade, Civil Defense Director for the Town of Tiffin.

   “that DeWaine Slade be appointed Civil Defense Director for the Town of Tiffin.”

   document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1960s
9. August 7, 1963 Milestone The earliest Civil Defense Director in the archive

   “Bill moved and Bob seconded the motion that DeWaine Slade be appointed Civil Defense Director for the Town of Tiffin”

   document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
10. March 1, 1967 World event The mayor read a letter from Governor Hughes explaining that towns in the state would be surveyed for possible fall-out shelters in house basements.

    “Mayor Stratten read a letter from Governor Hughes explaining that towns in the state would be surveyed for possible fall-out shelters in house basements.”

    document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. May 2, 1968 World event The mayor proposed telling Johnson County Civil Defense that limited funds were more expeditiously spent in other areas.

    “we feel that our limited funds are more expeditiously spent in other areas.”

    document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
12. July 1, 1968 Report The town attorney was to handle a legal problem concerning an asphalt anti-trust suit so that the town would not become involved.

    “Mr. Neuzil will take care of the legal problem concerning the asphalt anti-trust suit, so that the town will not become involved.”

    document 3266, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
13. March 5, 1969 World event The mayor read a letter from the Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system, and the council decided to get more information first.

    “Mayor Bream read letter from Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system.”

    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
14. January 6, 1971 Disaster Xmas lights- The light company didn't have time to hook them up because of an ice storm. document 4691, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
15. May 2, 1973 Discussion The clerk was to contact the civil defense director about tornado warnings for the town.

    “Clerk to contact Wayne Walters, Civil Defense Director about Tornado Warnings for the Town.”

    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
16. October 2, 1974 Discussion The council decided to contact the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application for flood insurance coverage.

    “It was decided to contact the Planning & Zoning Commission for an application for flood insurance coverage.”

    document 4619, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
17. November 6, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.

    “Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.”

    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
18. December 18, 1974 Figure The special census conducted at the request of the communities of Johnson County put the population of Tiffin at 311.

    “The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”

    document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
19. December 18, 1974 Milestone The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.

    “The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”

    document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
20. May 7, 1975 Decision The council decided not to enter the Federal flood insurance program at that time.

    “It was decided not to enter the Federal flood insurance program at this time.”

    document 4606, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
21. June 11, 1975 Special event The mayor received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee for the community to take an active part in projects.

    “The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects.”

    document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
22. June 11, 1975 World event The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects. document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
23. July 2, 1975 Decision The minutes record a decision that a new ordinance was needed to participate in the Federal flood-zone insurance program.

    “It was decided that a new ordinance is needed to participate in the Federal flood-zone insurance program.”

    document 4603, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
24. October 8, 1975 Discussion The council was told about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin and appointed two councilmembers to investigate it.

    “Tom Mittman informed the Council about a total warning system for the citizens of Tiffin. The Mayor appointed Janssen and Morgan with Mittman as their contact, to investigate and finalize the system program.”

    document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Mittman · 1970s
25. April 14, 1976 Report The mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren.

    “The Mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren.”

    document 4574, p. 5 · meeting · James E. Brotherton · 1970s
26. April 14, 1976 World event Iowa City Mayor Mary Neuheuser, inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City. document 4574, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
27. February 8, 1978 Discussion The mayor advised the city to look into the feasibility of the Federal Disaster Insurance program.

    “The Mayor advised that the City look into the feasibility of the Federal Disaster Insurance program.”

    document 4536, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
28. April 12, 1978 Discussion The Fire Department and council held a lengthy discussion of the warning system at the fire station.

    “held a lengthy discussion concerning the warning system at the Fire Dept. Station”

    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
29. April 12, 1978 Figure The minutes record it as established that the city had $82,000 for a civil defense warning installation at the fire station.

    “It was established that the City of Tiffin had $82,000 for a civil defense warning installation at the Fire Station.”

    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
30. October 8, 1980 Report The council reviewed a public transit system survey: 145 questionnaires mailed, 63 returned, 51 in favor, 9 opposed and 3 with no opinion; no action was taken.

    “145 questionnaires mailed out, 63 returned, 51 favor, 9 opposed, 3 no opinion. No action was taken.”

    document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. November 10, 1982 Landmark The agenda listed an offensive odor from the DeKalb Plant.

    “Offensive odor from DeKalb Plant”

    document 4449, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
37. 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
38. 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
39. March 14, 1984 World event A councilmember planned to show a film during national tornado alert month on tornado safety and the use of sirens.

    “He plans to show a film during national tornado alert month which describes safety for tornadoes and use of sirens for warnings.”

    document 4411, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
40. 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
41. February 11, 1987 Report The engineer reported that the Department of Natural Resources required the public to be notified of a radium level in excess of standards, and that the city had one year to take action.

    “Hart reported that Department of Natural Resources requires that public be notified of radium level in excess of standards. Clerk will proceed with notifications. Hart has talked with USGS and found that all other wells in this area using the same aquifer have low radium levels. Oxford has a deeper well. City has one year to take action.”

    document 4357, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
42. July 8, 1987 Neighbors The attorney explained that Iowa City would call a special election on a one-cent local option tax on October 8 and that smaller towns had to vote on the proposition for their own area.

    “the City of Iowa City will call for a special election to vote on the question of a one-cent local option tax on October 8th. Since Iowa City has more than one-half of all the county's population, everyone in the county and smaller towns has to vote on the proposition for their individual area.”

    document 4350, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
43. February 10, 1988 Neighbors The council approved JCCOG's request for a $103.00 contribution to the hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, based on Tiffin's population.

    “to approve request from JCCOG for $103.00 contribution to hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, amount based upon Tiffin's population.”

    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
44. December 13, 1989 Neighbors The council approved Johnson County Civil Defense's request of 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.

    “to approve request by Johnson County Civil Defense for 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.”

    document 4315, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
45. February 14, 1990 World event The clerk distributed Census materials and the mayor was to assign precincts for each council member to canvass during the first two weeks in March.

    “Clerk distributed Census materials and Mayor will assign precincts for each council member to canvas during the first two weeks in March.”

    document 4313, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
46. June 27, 1990 Disaster On the other hand, if the council is not sure they want to pass the ordinance, there will not be any federal relief available to the flood victims, either grants or loans. document 4303, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
47. July 11, 1990 Disaster Clerk reported that application was stamped by FEMA on June 29. Nancy Barnes reported that she called FEMA to confirm the report and that FEMA told her that the city council had specifically excluded the trailer court from the flood application. document 4306, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
48. July 13, 1990 Disaster A RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE was introduced by Brown and document 4305, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
49. July 22, 1990 Disaster Motion Bartels second Stoner to hire part-time help at $5.00 per hour to assist Bob Herring with cleanup after the flood with a review at the next meeting document 4304, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
50. August 8, 1990 Disaster Can we take the flood hours off of this amount since FEMA will reimburse the city? document 4302, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
51. September 12, 1990 Disaster They discussed the flooding and the proposed CDBG application. document 4300, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
52. December 3, 1996 Figure A welcome brochure filed with Planning and Zoning minutes gave the population as 464 with estimates now ranging over 600 people, and listed local businesses including the Ice Cream Store & Restaurant, the Tiffin Post Office, Slim's Saloon and Tiffin-Solon State Bank.

    “Population 464 and estimates now range over 600 people.”

    document 4293, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
53. 1998 Figure The city fact sheet gave the 1990 population as 460.

    “1990 Population 460”

    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
54. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave an estimated 1998 population of 900 and a projected 2005 population of 1,500.

    “1998 Population 900 estimated 2005 Population 1,500 projected”

    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
55. May 5, 1999 Figure The same report gave the 1990 census count as 460 (464) and a possible 2000 count of 1,132, a 246% growth.

    “1990 census count was 460 (464) Possible 2000 count of 1,132 = 246% growth”

    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
56. May 5, 1999 Figure A report stated that the Census count included 389 homes while the writer count of city water accounts came closer to 453 homes.

    “The Census count included 389 homes. My count comes closer to 453 homes.”

    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
57. October 11, 2000 Disaster Resolution 2000-17 took up the state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, with the city providing 25% matching costs, half in kind.

    “HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried. On the 10th day of October, 2000, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduce Ordinance No.”

    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-017 · 2000s
58. October 11, 2000 Milestone The minutes record the mayor adding a comment that Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program; this is the mayor's statement as minuted and nothing else in the archive is cited for it.

    “Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-17, HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT.”

    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
59. December 13, 2000 Discussion The clerk reminded the Coralville city engineer that information on recent floodplain filling along Clear Creek had been requested nearly two months earlier, and the minutes record a concern about flooding upstream near Tiffin homes.

    “The floodplain changes create concern about the possibility of flooding upstream in the vicinity Tiffin homes.”

    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
60. April 10, 2002 World event A council member reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting.

    “Council member Shaffer reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting. Bartels will review Grant Street for repair work this year. Bartels noted that maintenance of the Main Street house should be looked at when the Public Works had time for this.”

    document 4091, p. 8 · meeting · Dave Shaffer · 2000s
61. April 10, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-252, titled in the minutes a Federal Emergency Management Ordinance, replaced the earlier Flood Plain Management Ordinance.

    “introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dils. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, Dils, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls. Four members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No.”

    document 4091, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 252 · 2000s
62. September 11, 2002 Disaster Resolution 2002-20 adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin.

    “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA ADOPTING A HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TIFFIN, IOWA WHEREAS, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa, have authorized the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held in the City Hall for the purposes of obtaining citizen input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.”

    document 5176, p. 1 · Res. 2002-020 · 2000s
63. January 4, 2006 Disaster The fire chief announced delivery of air tanks worth approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA.

    “Kee announced the delivery of air tanks with value of approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA. Motion Reeve, second Surine to adjourn. Motion carried. 7:40 p.m. Margaret B.”

    document 4032, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
64. December 13, 2006 Disaster Ordinance 2006-284 replaced the flood plain management ordinance and adopted Flood Insurance Rate Map panels dated February 16, 2007 as the official flood plain zoning map.

    “ADOPTING THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) PANELS 154, 158, 159, 160, 166, AND 167 PREPARED AND DATED February 16, 2007 AND DECLARED TO BE THE OFFICIAL FLOOD PLAIN ZONING MAP BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”

    document 4926, p. 1 · Ord. 284 · 2000s
65. December 13, 2006 Place The memorial report recalls that during World War II Tiffin, with an approximate 270 people, had 93 soldiers serving; this is the speaker's statement as minuted, not a record from that period.

    “During World War II the community of Tiffin with an approximate 270 people saw 93 soldiers serving, among the highest of ratios in the nation.”

    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
66. December 13, 2006 World event During World War II the community of Tiffin with an approximate 270 people saw 93 soldiers serving, among the highest of ratios in the nation. document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
67. June 11, 2008 Disaster The mayor commended the fire chief, public works staff and volunteers for preparing the city for a possible flood emergency, and the minutes note most employees were involved in emergency preparedness.

    “Mayor Phillips commended Chief Randy Morgan, Public Works Brett Mehmen, Brian Detert, Keith Detert, Anthony Walls, and the numerous volunteers for the hard work involved in preparing the city for any possible flood emergency.”

    document 3978, p. 5 · meeting · Royce Phillips · Randy Morgan · Brett Mehmen · Brian Detert · 2000s
68. 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
69. January 13, 2010 Milestone The city clerk reported that the Census Bureau was testing for workers for the 2010 Census in Tiffin.

    “City Clerk reported that US Census Bureau was testing for workers to conduct 2010 Census in Tiffin.”

    document 3943, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
70. April 24, 2013 Disaster A resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week.

    “Resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week.”

    document 3818, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
71. April 24, 2013 Disaster Resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week. document 3818, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
72. May 8, 2013 Disaster The administrator reported completing FEMA paperwork from flooding.

    “Administrator Jackson: Completed FEMA paperwork from flooding.”

    document 3815, p. 3 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
73. June 26, 2013 Discussion During the plat discussion for Prairie Trail West, a council member asked why it was acceptable to build Tiffin City Hall in the flood plain when the plat's flood plain was a concern.

    “Upton asking why it is ok to build Tiffin City Hall in flood plain, but this is a concern.”

    document 3813, p. 4 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
74. July 10, 2013 Disaster The administrator reported finishing FEMA paperwork from the April flooding.

    “Finishing up FEMA paperwork from April flooding.”

    document 3812, p. 3 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
75. February 26, 2014 Report Council discussed an elevation certificate for City Hall to show it is out of the 100-year flood plain for insurance purposes.

    “City Hall needs an elevation certificate which shows it is out of the 100 flood plain for insurance purposes.”

    document 3790, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
76. December 6, 2016 Discussion A fire department speaker said the ISO standards of PC6 require a ladder truck for a town of Tiffin's size and buildings, with a goal of dropping to PC5.

    “Randy Morgan spoke about the ISO standards of PC6 but with that it does require a ladder truck with the size of town and buildings. The goal is to drop to a PC5”

    document 3679, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
77. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement for the fire-truck bonds prints the population as 460 (1990 Census), 975 (2000 Census), 1,947 (2010 Census) and 3,150 (2017 estimate).

    “<th>1990 Census</th> <th>2000 Census</th> <th>2010 Census</th> <th>2017 Estimate*</th> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>460</td> <td>975</td> <td>1,947</td> <td>3,150</td>”

    document 6621, p. 18 · 2010s
78. August 6, 2019 World event The mayor's report listed an 'FEMA updated flood map'.

    “FEMA updated flood map”

    document 3589, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
79. April 7, 2020 World event The work session minutes say most council members took part electronically because of the Covid-19 public health emergency; a search of the archive's later documents found no earlier page that mentions Covid-19.

    “due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21”

    document 241, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
80. April 7, 2020 World event This was a meeting open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:48 PM. document 241, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
81. April 21, 2020 World event Council Member Olney would like to thank City Staff for keeping the City running during this pandemic. document 240, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
82. May 13, 2020 World event The resolutions of the council meeting of this date say the council held the meeting electronically in response to COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

    “The City Council conducted this meeting electronically due to federal and state government recommendations in response to COVID-19 pandemic conditions”

    document 6875, p. 2 · 2020s
83. June 2, 2020 World event The council minutes record that city staff would send delinquency notices to residents behind on utility payments because of the pandemic.

    “City Staff will generate notices to those residents who are delinquent on their utility payments due to the pandemic”

    document 236, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
84. June 2, 2020 World event July 1st City Staff will generate notices to those residents who are delinquent on their utility payments due to the pandemic. document 236, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
85. July 21, 2020 World event A council member reported that the Joint Entities meeting encouraged cities to adopt a proclamation on face coverings and social distancing as Covid-19 cases rose in Johnson County.

    “Council Person Olney attended the Joint Entities meeting and they discussed the rise of Covid-19 cases in Johnson County and encouraging cities to put in place a proclamation for face coverings and social distancing”

    document 233, p. 3 · meeting · Christine Olney · 2020s
86. July 21, 2020 World event City Council Reports – Discussion: Council Person Olney attended the Joint Entities meeting and they discussed the rise of Covid-19 cases in Johnson County and encouraging cities to put in place a proclamation for face coverings and social distancing. document 233, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
87. August 18, 2020 Disaster City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: The City will be submitting two claims from storm damage to City owned property. document 231, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
88. September 25, 2020 World event Resolution 2020-077 – A Resolution Authorizing a Request for Reimbursement for Eligible Costs Related to the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency from the Iowa Covid-19 Government Relief Fund document 228, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2020-077 · 2020s
89. November 17, 2020 World event City Council Reports – Discussion: Council Person Olney attended the joint entities meeting where covid related matters were discussed. document 224, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
90. December 1, 2020 World event We are back to COVID protocols from the spring. document 223, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
91. January 5, 2021 World event Iowa City Business Partnership asking members to support the Pay It Forward Fund for businesses affected by Covid.. document 1355, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
92. April 20, 2021 Figure The city administrator told the council the city's share of the American Rescue Plan was approximately $580,000, with the parameters not yet final.

    “City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed the American Rescue Plan with the City’s share of approximately $580,000. The plan has specific parameters to it but those have not been finalized yet”

    document 212, p. 3 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
93. February 7, 2023 Figure A resolution records that the city had received $621,566.88 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and designates them to the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project.

    “the City of Tiffin has received $621,566.88”

    document 2450, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2023-012 · project · 2020s
94. April 21, 2026 Report A staff report in the council packet states the official population is now 7,577, up 3,065 since the 2020 census, and that the process faced two shutdowns.

    “Tiffin’s official population is now 7,577, which is an increase of 3,065 residents since the 2020 census. While the process faced challenges, including two shutdowns”

    document 530, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s

All 95 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

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