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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. July 20, 2021 World event A memo on the American Rescue Plan says Treasury rules provide a broad range of uses to stimulate community growth as cities emerge from the global pandemic.
    “Rules promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury provide for a broad range of uses that are intended to stimulate community growth as we emerge from the global pandemic.”
    document 2999, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  2. July 20, 2021 Decision On July 20, 2021 the council approved Resolution 2021-020 on the name change of a portion of Ireland Avenue to Roberts Ferry Road, as amended by a motion to state South Park Road.
    “Resolution 2021-020 – A Resolution Approving the Name Change of a Portion of Ireland Avenue to Roberts Ferry Road. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-020 – A Resolution Approving the Name Change of a Portion of Ireland Avenue to Roberts Ferry Road by motion to amend to state South Park Road by Limkemann.”
    document 205, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2021-020 · project · 2020s
  3. July 20, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-020 adopted: Approving the Name Change of a Portion of Ireland Avenue to Roberts Ferry Road document 215, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2021-020 · 2020s
  4. August 4, 2021 Discussion The city and mayor discussed the cost difference between a recreation and a competition pool, said the city would look for payment and operational support from the school if it partnered, and said a capital campaign would run six months to a year.
    “The City would be looking for payment and operational support from the school if they wanted to partner with the project. The City will be running a capital campaign which will last six months to a year.”
    document 3528, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  5. August 17, 2021 Figure The city administrator's report in the minutes states the census is official and the population is 4,512.
    “Census is official, population is 4,512”
    document 201, p. 4 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  6. August 17, 2021 Person The minutes name Brad Hill as Fire Chief conducting a tour of the Tiffin Fire Department at 211 Main Street for the council.
    “Tour of the Tiffin Fire Department – 211 Main Street Fire Chief Brad Hill conducted tour of the fire station. Brad showed equipment and explained their functions”
    document 201, p. 1 · meeting · Brad Hill · 2020s
  7. August 17, 2021 Milestone Census is official, population is 4,512. document 201, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  8. September 7, 2021 World event An architect's bid caveat says prices may be affected by supply chain uncertainty from the Covid-19 pandemic and that the current disaster response in the area makes the bidding market more volatile.
    “Prices/bids may be affected due to uncertainty in the supply chain as a result of social distancing, stay at home orders, or other safety accommodations in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on manufacturing, delivery, and the backlog of goods and services. The current disaster response occurring in the area also makes the bidding market more volatile at this time.”
    document 2946, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  9. September 7, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-478 adopted: Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, document 5116 · meeting · Ord. 2021-478 · 2020s
  10. September 21, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-479 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Andersen Addition from R-1C to R-2 and from R-4 to R-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein document 5117 · meeting · Ord. 2021-479 · 2020s
  11. October 5, 2021 Decision The council approved Resolution 2021-055 awarding the bid for the Tiffin Well #5 test well project.
    “Resolution No. 2021-055 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Well Improvements. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-055 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Well Improvements by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 198, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2021-055 · project · 2020s
  12. October 5, 2021 Neighbors Resolution No. 2021-057 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin Regarding Certain Cost and Obligations for the Design and Relocation of Central Iowa Power Cooperative Transmission Line document 198, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2021-057 · 2020s
  13. October 5, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-057 adopted: Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin Regarding Certain Cost and Obligations for the Design and Relocation of Central Iowa Power Cooperative Transmission Line document 198, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2021-057 · 2020s
  14. October 5, 2021 Project Test Well Improvements: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-055 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Well Improvements by Limkemann document 198, p. 3 · meeting · Test Well Improvements · 2020s
  15. October 5, 2021 Project Well #5 (test well, pump, controls and water main): Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-055 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Well Improvements by Limkemann document 198, p. 3 · meeting · Well #5 (test well, pump, controls and water main) · 2020s
  16. October 19, 2021 Special event The council approved a Special Events Application for a Tiffin Trick-or-Treat Parade.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – Tiffin Trick-or-Treat Parade – Infuse Church – Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3523, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  17. October 19, 2021 Decision A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2021-482 adding Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, to the municipal code.
    “Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-482 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add Chapter 58, Urban Chickens”
    document 197, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2021-482 · 2020s
  18. October 19, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-480 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.08 of Chapter 92, to Increase the Water Deposit Amount document 5118 · meeting · Ord. 2021-480 · 2020s
  19. October 20, 2021 Figure The amendment of 2021 struck $75.00 and printed $120.00 as the deposit.
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 $120.00 deposit”
    document 5118, p. 1 · 2020s
  20. October 20, 2021 Figure $120 as printed (2021) · about $150 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 $120.00 deposit”
    document 5118, p. 1 · 2020s
  21. October 20, 2021 Figure The 2021 ordinance copy prints the deposit for customers who do not own the premises as $75.00 followed by $120.00.
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 $120.00 deposit intended to guarantee the payment of bills for service. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of”
    document 5118, p. 1 · 2020s
  22. October 26, 2021 Discussion The council work session discussed a law enforcement assessment report and the future direction of the contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
    “Discussion and Review of Report for Law Enforcement Assessment and Potential Future Direction with Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract”
    document 196, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  23. October 26, 2021 Neighbors Discussion and Review of Report for Law Enforcement Assessment and Potential Future Direction with Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract · meeting · 2020s
  24. November 2, 2021 Decision On November 2, 2021 the council approved Resolution 2021-067, the final plat of Madden Addition.
    “Resolution No. 2021-067 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Madden Addition”
    document 195, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2021-067 · 2020s
  25. November 2, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-481 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 5119 · meeting · Ord. 2021-481 · 2020s
  26. November 16, 2021 Figure The certification lists a rebate of 80% not to exceed $485,000 for a grocery store, December 1, 2021 through June 1, 2033.
    “Rebate for 80%, not to exceed $485,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2021 and continuing to and including June 1, 2033.”
    document 2847, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  27. November 16, 2021 Figure $485,000 as printed (2021) · about $600,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate for 80%, not to exceed $485,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2021 and continuing to and including June 1, 2033.”
    document 2847, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  28. November 16, 2021 Report The assessment states that population and economic growth between 2010 and 2020 pushed Tiffin to a point where the community is large enough to create a police department.
    “The population and economic growth between 2010 and 2020 have certainly pushed Tiffin to a place where the community is large enough to create a police department”
    document 2835, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  29. November 16, 2021 Figure The same assessment's text describes the town of 2000 as a community of 1,000 residents; the table on the same page prints a different figure for 2000.
    “to 2000, Tiffin is now a community of 1,000 residents”
    document 2835, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  30. November 16, 2021 Figure A consultant's law enforcement needs assessment gives Tiffin's population as 460 in 1990, 1,010 in 2000, 1,947 in 2010 and 4,512 in 2020, with 12,000 anticipated for 2030.
    “Census Year Population % of Growth 1990 460 2000 1,010 119.57% 2010 1,947 92.77% 2020 4,512 131.74% 2030* 12,000”
    document 2835, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  31. November 16, 2021 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2021-069 amending the 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to expand the shared use of the district's and the city's facilities.
    “Resolution No. 2021-069 – A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities.”
    document 194, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2021-069 · 2020s
  32. November 16, 2021 Report The urban renewal annual report lists the new 500,000 gallon water tower as physically complete, with payments not complete.
    “water tower Description: new 500,000 gallon water tower Classification: Water treatment plants, waste treatment plants & lagoons Physically Complete: Yes Payments Complete: No”
    document 2846, p. 4 · 2020s
  33. November 16, 2021 Figure The certification lists a rebate not to exceed $87,000 for a family care clinic, June 1, 2021 through June 1, 2025.
    “Rebate not to exceed $87,000, beginning June 1, 2021 and continuing to and including June 1, 2025.”
    document 2847, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  34. November 16, 2021 Figure $87,000 as printed (2021) · about $110,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate not to exceed $87,000, beginning June 1, 2021 and continuing to and including June 1, 2025.”
    document 2847, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  35. November 16, 2021 Figure The tax increment certification lists the Park Place infrastructure rebate at 80% not to exceed $12,000,000, for 40 semiannual payments from December 1, 2022.
    “Rebate for 80% not to exceed $12,000,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2022 and continuing for 40 semiannual payments.”
    document 2847, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  36. November 16, 2021 Figure $12,000,000 as printed (2021) · about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate for 80% not to exceed $12,000,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2022 and continuing for 40 semiannual payments.”
    document 2847, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  37. November 16, 2021 Neighbors Resolution No. 2021-069 – A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities document 194, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2021-069 · 2020s
  38. November 16, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-482 adopted: To Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add document 5120 · meeting · Ord. 2021-482 · 2020s
  39. November 16, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-069 adopted: Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities document 194, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2021-069 · 2020s
  40. December 7, 2021 Decision Ordinance 2021-483 amended Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water; the third and final reading was moved at this meeting.
    “Ordinance No. 2021-483 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water”
    document 2804, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2021-483 · 2020s
  41. December 7, 2021 Decision Ordinance 2021-486 added Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit, to the municipal code, and Ordinance 2021-487 added Chapter 38, False Alarm.
    “Ordinance No. 2021-486 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit by Bartels. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call Ayes: Bartels, Limkemann, Havens, Schnedler. All ayes, Motion carried. 5. Ordinance No. 2021-487 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 38, False Alarm”
    document 2804, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2021-486 · 2020s
  42. December 7, 2021 Special event The council approved a Special Events Application for a Holiday Hoopla.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – Holiday Hoopla – Infuse Church – Motion to Approve by Havens.”
    document 3544, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  43. December 7, 2021 Decision A resolution setting a hearing to add a voting precincts chapter to the municipal code says it is necessary now that the city's population is greater than 3500.
    “necessity to add voting precincts to the Tiffin Municipal Code now that the population of the City is greater than 3500”
    document 7006, p. 1 · 2020s
  44. December 7, 2021 Figure Ordinance 2021-483 changed the bulk water flow rate from $8.25 to $10.50 (printed as $0.0105 per gallon).
    “Flow Rate - $8.25 $10.50 – equal to $0.00825 $0.0105 per gallon”
    document 7016, p. 1 · Ord. 2021-483 · 2020s
  45. December 7, 2021 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration of Service Agreement with East Central Iowa Council of Governments for the Preparation and Submission of an IDEA Downtown Housing Grant Application and Council Action as Needed · meeting · 2020s
  46. December 7, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-483 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section document 194, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2021-483 · 2020s
  47. December 7, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-484 adopted: Amending the 2018 Adopted International Fire Code document 5121 · meeting · Ord. 2021-484 · 2020s
  48. December 7, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-485 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by document 5122 · meeting · Ord. 2021-485 · 2020s
  49. December 7, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-486 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by document 195, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2021-486 · 2020s
  50. December 7, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-487 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by document 5124 · meeting · Ord. 2021-487 · 2020s
  51. December 8, 2021 Decision Ordinance 2021-484 amended the adopted 2018 International Fire Code.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the adopted 2018 International Fire Code. Section 2. Amendment. The 2018 International Fire Code was adopted in Chapter 155, Building Codes, and is hereby amended as follows:”
    document 5121, p. 1 · Ord. 484 · 2020s
  52. December 14, 2021 World event A year-in-review list credits Public Works for doing a great job through the derecho, the pandemic and blizzards.
    “Public Works continues to do a great job through the Derecho, Pandemic and Blizzards”
    document 2806, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  53. December 21, 2021 Proclamation The mayor's proclamation recognizes a council member for serving on the Tiffin City Council for over 30 years and names the purchase of the ground now known as the Tiffin City Park.
    “Jim Bartels has served on the Tiffin City Council for over 30 years”
    document 2801, p. 1 · meeting · Jim Bartels · Steven Berner · 2020s
  54. December 21, 2021 Decision Ordinance 2021-488 amended the definition of poultry in Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control; the third and final reading was moved at this meeting.
    “Ordinance No. 2021-488 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry”
    document 191, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2021-488 · 2020s
  55. December 21, 2021 Decision The council approved Resolution 2021-078 awarding the bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building.
    “Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 191, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2021-078 · project · 2020s
  56. December 21, 2021 Spending Seven bidders bid on the Tiffin Public Works Building; the low bid was Woodruff Construction at $2,552,000.00.
    “There were seven (7) bidders for the project. The low bid for the project was submitted by Woodruff Construction, Tiffin, Iowa. The bid submitted was $2,552,000.00”
    document 2794, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  57. December 21, 2021 Figure The $2,552,000.00 low bid for the public works building in December 2021 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (CPI-U), derived. Derived
    “There were seven (7) bidders for the project. The low bid for the project was submitted by Woodruff Construction, Tiffin, Iowa. The bid submitted was $2,552,000.00”
    document 2794, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  58. December 21, 2021 Neighbors A month later the council approved Resolution 2021-082, again amending the 28E agreement with the school district to expand shared use of facilities.
    “Resolution No. 2021-082 – A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities.”
    document 191, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2021-082 · 2020s
  59. December 21, 2021 Figure A subdivider's agreement prints a sanitary sewer upgrade cost of $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68.
    “The cost due from the Subdivider for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68”
    document 2792, p. 10 · meeting · 2020s
  60. December 21, 2021 Figure A subdivider's agreement set the cost due from the subdivider for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre for 55.41 acres, a total of $34,169.68.
    “The cost due from the Subdivider for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68,”
    document 2792, p. 10 · meeting · 2020s
  61. December 21, 2021 Proclamation F-1 - Jim Bartels Recognition Proclamation document 2801, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  62. December 21, 2021 Neighbors Resolution No. 2021-079 – A Resolution Approving Letter of Agreement with Johnson County for the Combining of Selected Tiffin Precincts with Selected Township Precincts document 191, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2021-079 · 2020s
  63. December 21, 2021 Neighbors Resolution No. 2021-082 – A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities document 191, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2021-082 · 2020s
  64. December 21, 2021 Proclamation Jim Bartels Recognition Proclamation
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Iowa and the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim December 21, 2021, as the JIM BARTELS COMMEMORATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.”
    document 2801, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  65. December 21, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-488 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section document 5125 · meeting · Ord. 2021-488 · 2020s
  66. December 21, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-489 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable document 5126 · meeting · Ord. 2021-489 · 2020s
  67. December 21, 2021 Ordinance Ordinance 2021-490 adopted: To Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by document 191, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2021-490 · 2020s
  68. December 21, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-072 adopted: Setting the Date of December 21, 2021, for a Public Hearing on the Expanded Urban Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal Plan Amendment document 7004 · Res. 2021-072 · 2020s
  69. December 21, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-076 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area document 7008 · meeting · Res. 2021-076 · 2020s
  70. December 21, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-082 adopted: A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities document 191, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2021-082 · 2020s
  71. December 21, 2021 Resolution Resolution 2021-083 adopted: Establishing a Goal of Meeting or Exceeding NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2020 Edition document 7015 · Res. 2021-083 · 2020s
  72. December 21, 2021 Project Public Works Building: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney document 191, p. 4 · meeting · Public Works Building · 2020s
  73. January 4, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-004 adopted: Establishing a Goal of Striving to Meet those Provisions of NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2020 Edition, that are Applicable to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 2764, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2022-004 · 2020s
  74. January 18, 2022 Report The goal-setting report lists these long-term priorities: conversion of the water treatment plant to reverse osmosis, urbanization of Highway 6, a second water tower, a recreation building with room for an outdoor pool or aquatic center, and a WWTP upgrade.
    “Improve Water Quality – Conversion of Water Treatment Plant to Reverse Osmosis (Implementation) 2. Urbanization of Highway 6/Sidewalks 3. Build Second Water Tower 4. Build a Recreation Building with room for an Outdoor Pool or Aquatic Center 5. Upgrade to WWTP”
    document 2754, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  75. January 18, 2022 Report The goal-setting report lists these top near-term priorities: land for a joint public safety building with the county ambulance and EMA, an upgrade of North Park Road, a staffing plan, recruiting retail and hotels, and solar power for city facilities.
    “Purchase Land for Joint Public Safety Building with Johnson County Ambulance and EMA 2. Upgrade North Park Road 3. Review and Develop a Plan for additional Staffing Levels to address hiring needs 4. Develop a Plan to recruit more Retail/Hotel to Tiffin 5. Additional Solar Power for City Facilities”
    document 2754, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  76. January 18, 2022 Proclamation The mayor recognized January 23-29, 2022 as Tiffin School Choice Week.
    “do hereby recognize January 23-29, 2022, as Tiffin School Choice Week and call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.”
    document 2761, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2020s
  77. January 18, 2022 Report The staff questionnaire responses list creating a City of Tiffin Police Department among long-term initiatives, together with a second water tower, a WWTP upgrade and a new fire station.
    “Build Second Water Tower (3) 2. Upgrade to WWTP (5) 3. Build a New Fire Station 4. Finish Urbanization of Original Town – bringing in Businesses 5. Create a City of Tiffin Police Depar”
    document 2754, p. 12 · meeting · 2020s
  78. January 18, 2022 Proclamation F-1 - Tiffin School Choice Week document 2761, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  79. January 18, 2022 Proclamation Tiffin School Choice Week document 2761, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  80. February 1, 2022 Decision On February 1, 2022 the council approved a purchase agreement for Lot 1 of Park Place City Center Part Three, all ayes.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Approve Purchase Agreement for Lot 1, Park Place City Center – Part Three and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 186, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  81. February 1, 2022 World event A resolution recites that through a pandemic and the increase in supplies and materials the developers of Grove Park had not been able to start the project.
    “through a pandemic and the increase in supplies and materials the developers of Grove Park have not been able to start the project”
    document 2734, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  82. February 15, 2022 Special event A council member reported that Olney would attend the open house at Kent Park for the trail.
    “Council Person Olney will be attending the open house at Kent Park for the trail.”
    document 3512, p. 4 · meeting · Christine Olney · 2020s
  83. February 15, 2022 Spending Resolution 2022-012 authorizing the $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 was adopted at the council meeting of February 15, 2022.
    “The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, met on February 15, 2022”
    document 7028, p. 1 · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  84. February 15, 2022 Special event The council approved a Special Events Application for an Easter Egg Hunt.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – Easter Egg Hunt – Infuse Church. Motion to approve by Olney. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3512, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  85. February 15, 2022 Ordinance Ordinance 2022-491 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin document 5127 · meeting · Ord. 2022-491 · 2020s
  86. February 15, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-012 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction of Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 document 7028 · meeting · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  87. February 17, 2022 Spending Resolution 2022-012 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $486,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and the related reduction of the interest rate on the Series 2018 bond; the loan carried 0% interest.
    “a Loan and Disbursement Agreement, Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction of the Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018”
    document 7028, p. 2 · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  88. February 17, 2022 Spending A resolution authorized a loan and disbursement agreement for $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022.
    “Loan and Disbursement Agreement, Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022”
    document 7028, p. 2 · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  89. February 18, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-014 adopted: Setting the Date of March 15, 2022, for a Public Hearing on an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Renewal Area document 7030 · Res. 2022-014 · 2020s
  90. February 24, 2022 Figure A certificate of February 2022 lists outstanding sewer revenue obligations of $1,779,000 dated 09-30-2016 maturing 06-01-2037 and $5,624,000 dated 05-11-2018 maturing 06-01-2038.
    “09-30-2016</td> <td>Sewer Revenue</td> <td>$1,779,000</td> <td>06-01-2037</td> </tr> <tr> <td>05-11-2018</td> <td>Sewer Revenue</td> <td>$5,624,000</td> <td>06-01-2038</td>”
    document 7021, p. 9 · 2020s
  91. March 1, 2022 Proclamation F-1 - City of Tiffin Honey Bee Day Proclamation document 2701, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  92. March 1, 2022 Proclamation City of Tiffin Honey Bee Day Proclamation
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Iowa and the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim March 30, 2022, as the City of Tiffin Honey Bee Day corresponding to Governor Reynolds State of Iowa Honey Bee Day Proclamation and encourage all citizens, residents and visitors to join in observing this …”
    document 2701, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  93. March 15, 2022 Decision A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2022-493 amending Chapter 52, Weeds and Noxious Growths.
    “Ordinance No. 2022-493 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 52, Weeds and Noxious Growths”
    document 183, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2022-493 · 2020s
  94. March 15, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-026 adopted: To Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area document 183, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2022-026 · 2020s
  95. March 29, 2022 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2023 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.80746 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.80746”
    document 2663, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  96. March 29, 2022 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2023 prints revenues and other sources of $11,098,137 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 11,098,137 10,378,268 15,606,039”
    document 2663, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  97. March 29, 2022 Figure $11,098,137 as printed (2022) · about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 11,098,137 10,378,268 15,606,039”
    document 2663, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  98. March 29, 2022 Figure The FY budget presentation states the tax levy stayed level from $11.80746.
    “Tax Levy stayed level from $11.80746”
    document 2662, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  99. March 29, 2022 Figure The budget presentation states Tiffin's property tax levy of $11.80 ranks 9th lowest of 47 Iowa cities between 4,000 and 8,000 in population, against an average of $14.66 for cities that size.
    “Tiffin’s Property Tax Levy of $11.80 ranks the 9th lowest of 47 Iowa Cities between 4,000 and 8,000 in population (#1 = $7.03; #47 = $18.71) ◼ The Average Levy for Cities this Size is $14.66”
    document 2662, p. 18 · meeting · 2020s
  100. March 29, 2022 Figure The budget presentation states the tax levy stayed level from $11.80746.
    “Tax Levy stayed level from $11.80746”
    document 2662, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s

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