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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. March 5, 2019 Project Tiffin Roundabout (Park Road / Highway 6, STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52): I-4 Resolution 2019-022 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52 Project – Tiffin Roundabout Project – Motion to approve 2019-022 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52 Project – Tiffin Roundabout Project by Ryan document 3603, p. 5 · meeting · Tiffin Roundabout (Park Road / Highway 6, STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52) · 2010s
  2. March 21, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-458 adopted: To Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building Code, including Appendix K, the 2018 Edition, International Residential Code, including Appendix F and Appendix J, and Providing for certain Amendments thereof; Adopting Section 103.6(1)(a) of the of the Code of Iowa (State Electric Code) and Section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes) and Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing Code, t document 5097 · meeting · Ord. 2019-458 · 2010s
  3. April 2, 2019 Annexation Motion to approve to Sealcoat a portion of 340th Street as a Condition of Voluntary Annexation for 2718 340th St SW subject to Johnson County approval by Bartels document 3600, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  4. April 2, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-450 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service document 5089 · meeting · Ord. 2019-450 · 2010s
  5. April 2, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-451 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 95.6 of Chapter 95, Service Outside the City document 5090 · meeting · Ord. 2019-451 · 2010s
  6. April 2, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-452 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 99.06 of Chapter 99, Charges Based on Usage document 5091 · meeting · Ord. 2019-452 · 2010s
  7. April 2, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-453 adopted: Rezoning a Portion of Lots 9 and 10, Park Place City Center – Part One from Community Business District (C-2B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B), Tiffin, Iowa document 5092 · meeting · Ord. 2019-453 · 2010s
  8. April 3, 2019 Person Ordinance 2019-450 records that Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried.
    “Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2019-450, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record. On the 19th day of March 2019, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Havens introduced Ordinance No.”
    document 5089, p. 2 · Ord. 2019-450 · Steven Berner · 2010s
  9. April 3, 2019 Figure The 2019 restatement of the sewer user charge section printed an inside-city base rate of $19.50 per month and a flow rate of $4.75 equal to $0.00475 per gallon.
    “1. User Rates Within the City Limits. a. Base Rate - $19.50 per month b. Flow Rate - $4.75 – equal to $0.00475 per gallon”
    document 5091, p. 1 · 2010s
  10. April 3, 2019 Figure The 2019 restatement printed an outside-city sewer base rate of $25.00 per month and a flow rate of $4.75.
    “2. User Rates Outside the City Limits: a. Base Rate - $25.00 per month b. Flow Rate - $4.75”
    document 5091, p. 1 · 2010s
  11. April 3, 2019 Figure The 2019 restatement printed the inside-city sewer flow rate as $4.75, equal to $0.00475 per gallon.
    “b. Flow Rate - $4.75 – equal to $0.00475 per gallon 2. User Rates Outside the City Limits:”
    document 5091, p. 1 · 2010s
  12. April 3, 2019 Figure Ordinance 2019-450 restated the base rate of $7.00 per month inside the city.
    “Base Rate - $7.00 per month”
    document 5089, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-450 · 2010s
  13. April 3, 2019 Figure Ordinance 2019-450 restated the flow rate of $5.50, printed as $0.0055 per gallon.
    “Flow Rate - $5.50 – equal to $0.0055 per gallon”
    document 5089, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-450 · 2010s
  14. April 16, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-454 adopted: Rezoning Aster Village, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (R-12) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) for Aster Village, Tiffin, Iowa document 5093 · meeting · Ord. 2019-454 · 2010s
  15. April 16, 2019 Project 2019 Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-037 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects by Upton document 3599, p. 6 · meeting · 2019 Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects · 2010s
  16. May 7, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-061 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3597, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2019-061 · 2010s
  17. May 7, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-456 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding Language to Include Community Cats document 5095 · meeting · Ord. 2019-456 · 2010s
  18. May 7, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-457 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding Community Cats as an Exemption document 5096 · meeting · Ord. 2019-457 · 2010s
  19. May 7, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-459 adopted: To Vacate a Portion of State Street document 5098 · meeting · Ord. 2019-459 · 2010s
  20. May 7, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-061 adopted: Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3597, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2019-061 · 2010s
  21. May 7, 2019 Project Soccer Field Parking Lot Expansion: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-053 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Ryan document 3597, p. 5 · meeting · Soccer Field Parking Lot Expansion · 2010s
  22. May 9, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-061 set the date for a public hearing for the annexation of certain property to the City of Tiffin.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2019-061 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 6775, p. 1 · Res. 2019-061 · 2010s
  23. May 9, 2019 Annexation A May 2019 resolution recites that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an annexation on a 4-0 vote at its 10 April 2019 meeting.
    “the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation on a 4-0 vote at its April 10, 2019 meeting.”
    document 6776, p. 1 · 2010s
  24. May 20, 2019 Spending The contract with Rathje Construction for the Tiffin Roundabout Project was for $3,041,340.31.
    “Contractor, for and in considerations of $3,041,340.31 payable as set forth in the specifications constituting a part of this contract,”
    document 6735, p. 2 · 2010s
  25. May 20, 2019 Figure The $3,041,340.31 roundabout contract with Rathje Construction of 2019 is about $4,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Contractor, for and in considerations of $3,041,340.31 payable as set forth in the specifications constituting a part of this contract,”
    document 6735, p. 2 · 2010s
  26. May 20, 2019 Project Tiffin Roundabout (Park Road / Highway 6, STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52): Resolution 2019-022 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52 Project – Tiffin Roundabout Project document 6735, p. 1 · Tiffin Roundabout (Park Road / Highway 6, STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52) · 2010s
  27. May 21, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-455 adopted: Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential District (R-4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-4) for Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa document 5094 · meeting · Ord. 2019-455 · 2010s
  28. June 4, 2019 History note Just compensation of $37,750, and a road built up to the Trust's line
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $37,750.”
    document 6791, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-077 · history note · 2010s
  29. June 4, 2019 Annexation The annexation parcel of Resolution 2019-070 contains 35.12 acres.
    “Said Annexation Parcel contains 35.12 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Tiffin that said property be annexed to the City at this time.”
    document 6784, p. 1 · Res. 2019-070 · 2010s
  30. June 4, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-070 recites that the owner of the property at 2718 340th Street SW requested voluntary annexation.
    “Whereas, the owner of the property located at 2718 340th Street, SW, Tiffin, Iowa, has requested and submitted an application for voluntary annexation to the City of Tiffin, and;”
    document 6784, p. 1 · Res. 2019-070 · 2010s
  31. June 4, 2019 Annexation The resolution approved the annexation of certain property to the City of Tiffin on the owner's application for voluntary annexation.
    “has requested and submitted an application for voluntary annexation to the City of Tiffin”
    document 6784, p. 1 · Res. 2019-070 · 2010s
  32. June 4, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-077 established just compensation of $37,750 for a portion of or an interest in property owned by a family trust for the Forevergreen Road construction project.
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $37,750.”
    document 6791, p. 2 · Res. 2019-077 · 2010s
  33. June 4, 2019 Figure The $37,750 just compensation for a portion of the Trust property for the Forevergreen Road project of 2019 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $37,750.”
    document 6791, p. 2 · 2010s
  34. June 4, 2019 Decision The council discussed the reasoning for a change order for removal of sludge and cleaning out the tanks to repair or replace the air pipes.
    “reasoning for needing the Change Order for removal of sludge and cleaning out the tanks to repair/replace the air pipes”
    document 3594, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  35. June 4, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3594, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-070 · 2010s
  36. June 4, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the Special Events Application – TifFun Creek Fest by Ryan document 3594, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  37. June 4, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-070 adopted: Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3594, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-070 · 2010s
  38. June 4, 2019 Project 2019 Park Road Paving Project: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-072 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the 2019 Park Road Paving Project by Havens document 3594, p. 4 · meeting · 2019 Park Road Paving Project · 2010s
  39. June 18, 2019 Neighbors Motion to table Resolution 2019-084 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Agreement Regarding the Temporary Connection to Forevergreen Road by Ryan document 3593, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  40. June 18, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-081 adopted: To Award Bid for the 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road Project Discussion: Clint Rarick posed questions on needing 28E agreement with neighboring public entities document 3593, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-081 · 2010s
  41. June 18, 2019 Project 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-081 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road Project by Ryan document 3593, p. 3 · meeting · 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road · 2010s
  42. July 1, 2019 Figure The salary list prints $90,000 for the city administrator.
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$90,000</td> <td>$90,000</td>”
    document 6808, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  43. July 1, 2019 Figure The printed $90,000 of 2019 is about $120,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$90,000</td> <td>$90,000</td>”
    document 6808, p. 1 · 2010s
  44. July 2, 2019 Special event Council approved a $5000 fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Motion to approve the $5000 Fireworks Donation to TIFFUN Creek Fest by Ryan.”
    document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  45. July 2, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the $5000 Fireworks Donation to TIFFUN Creek Fest by Ryan document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  46. July 2, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the Special Events Application – TIFFUN Creek Fest on August 10th by Havens document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  47. July 2, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-460 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of the PirkI Property from R-1E to C-2B and M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 5099 · meeting · Ord. 2019-460 · 2010s
  48. July 2, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-085 adopted: Taking Additional Action to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Agreement and Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-085 · 2010s
  49. July 16, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-086 adopted: Taking Additional Action to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Agreement and Authorizing the use of the Updated Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 6799 · meeting · Res. 2019-086 · 2010s
  50. 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
  51. August 6, 2019 Proclamation The agenda listed a Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz.
    “Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz”
    document 3589, p. 1 · meeting · Ashley Platz · 2010s
  52. August 6, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-094 – A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereunder document 3589, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-094 · 2010s
  53. August 6, 2019 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz document 3589, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  54. August 6, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-094 adopted: Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereunder document 6807 · meeting · Res. 2019-094 · 2010s
  55. August 7, 2019 Report The update on the Recreation Center said the site had been narrowed down and a meeting with the School Board was wanted around November to discuss the indoor pool.
    “Update on Recreation Center and City of Tiffin Recreation Programs Discussion: Site has been narrowed down. Would like to meeting with School Board again around November to discuss the indoor pool.”
    document 3588, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  56. August 20, 2019 History note Condemnation authorized; the Trust deeds the south 250 feet to Coralville
    “The City of Tiffin, Iowa hereby approves the use of condemnation to acquire a portion of and/or interest in the property described herein and hereby directs attorney Robert W. Goodwin to proceed with condemnation procedures to acquire the portion of and/or interest in the property described herein.”
    document 6813, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-100 · history note · 2010s
  57. August 20, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-096 provided for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A; the debt register lists the purposes as streets, water, sewer and storm sewer.
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a certain Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A”
    document 6809, p. 2 · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s
  58. August 20, 2019 Decision Several resolutions recite that a subdivision does not fall within the city's long-range annexation plans and waive a requirement.
    “it has been determined that the subdivision does not fall within the City’s long-range annexation plans”
    document 6811, p. 1 · 2010s
  59. August 20, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-096 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same document 3587, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s
  60. August 20, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-101 adopted: Accepting the Dedication of Park Road Right-of-Way document 3587, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-101 · 2010s
  61. September 3, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-461 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 5100 · meeting · Ord. 2019-461 · 2010s
  62. September 4, 2019 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A: $4,500,000, Streets, water, sewer and storm sewer
    “Resolution 2019-096 (bond purchase and levy)”
    document 6809, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s
  63. September 17, 2019 Project 2018 Interstate Watermain Relocation: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-110 – A Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2018 Interstate Watermain Relocation Project by Schnedler document 3585, p. 3 · meeting · 2018 Interstate Watermain Relocation · 2010s
  64. October 1, 2019 History note $41,300 for land owned by Coralville with reverter rights to the Trust
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $41,300.”
    document 6824, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-111 · history note · 2010s
  65. October 1, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-111 established just compensation of $41,300 for property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights held by a family trust.
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $41,300.”
    document 6824, p. 2 · Res. 2019-111 · 2010s
  66. October 1, 2019 Figure The $41,300 just compensation for the Coralville-owned parcel with reverter rights for the Forevergreen Road project of 2019 is about $54,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $41,300.”
    document 6824, p. 2 · 2010s
  67. October 15, 2019 Annexation A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 6828 · meeting · Res. 2019-115 · 2010s
  68. October 15, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-115 adopted: Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 6828 · meeting · Res. 2019-115 · 2010s
  69. November 5, 2019 Annexation The described parcel of Resolution 2019-117 contains 13.01 acres.
    “Described parcel contains 13.01 acres and is subject to easements and other descriptions of record. Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Tiffin that said property be annexed to the City at this time.”
    document 6830, p. 1 · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  70. November 5, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-117 recites that the owner of the property at 3287 Ireland Avenue NW requested voluntary annexation.
    “Whereas, the owner of the property located at 3287 Ireland Avenue NW, Tiffin, Iowa, has requested and submitted an application for voluntary annexation to the City of Tiffin, and;”
    document 6830, p. 1 · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  71. November 5, 2019 Annexation The resolution approved the annexation of certain property to the City of Tiffin on the owner's application for voluntary annexation.
    “has requested and submitted an application for voluntary annexation to the City of Tiffin”
    document 6830, p. 1 · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  72. November 5, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-117 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  73. November 5, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-117 adopted: Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  74. November 5, 2019 Project 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-119 – A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the 2019 Forevergreen Road Project by Havens document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road · 2010s
  75. November 19, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-462 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Section 63.04 of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for North Park Road, north of Oakdale Boulevard document 5101 · meeting · Ord. 2019-462 · 2010s
  76. December 17, 2019 History note Four lawsuits
    “All of the foregoing Lawsuits relate to a Tiffin road project which would connect Forevergreen Road in Tiffin to Forevergreen Road in North Liberty (“Tiffin Forevergreen Road Project”).”
    document 1592, p. 2 · history note · 2010s
  77. December 17, 2019 Figure Ordinance 2019-465 is the highest ordinance number among the ordinance documents of this era in the archive.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 2019-465”
    document 5104, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-465 · 2010s
  78. December 17, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-463 adopted: Rezoning Lot 3, Park Place City Center Part One, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center Part One, Tiffin, Iowa document 5102 · meeting · Ord. 2019-463 · 2010s
  79. December 17, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-464 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 91, Water Meters, Sections 91.06 and 91.09 document 5103 · meeting · Ord. 2019-464 · 2010s

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