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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. November 5, 2024 Milestone Resolution 2024-070 gave final acceptance to the Kimberlite Street South Improvements Project, contractor All American Concrete.
    “Resolution 2024-070 – A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the Kimberlite Street South Improvements Project, Tiffin, Iowa – Contractor – All American Concrete.”
    document 102, p. 2 · Res. 2024-070 · project · 2020s
  2. November 5, 2024 Discussion The city administrator and the recreation director reviewed estimated revenue and expenses for the proposed recreation center, and council asked to see membership fees for daily, monthly and annual memberships.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt & Recreation Director Frank Haege reviewed the estimated revenue and expenses for the proposed recreation center. Council asked we show membership fees for daily, monthly and annually.”
    document 102, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · Frank Haege · 2020s
  3. November 5, 2024 Neighbors Approval of City of Tiffin/Clear Creek Amana Joint Meeting Minutes document 102, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  4. November 5, 2024 Ordinance Ordinance 2024-516 adopted: To Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 63, document 5154 · meeting · Ord. 2024-516 · 2020s
  5. November 5, 2024 Project Kimberlite Street – South Improvements: Motion to approve Resolution 2024-070 – A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the Kimberlite Street South Improvements Project, Tiffin, Iowa – Contractor – All American Concrete by Olney document 102, p. 2 · meeting · Kimberlite Street – South Improvements · 2020s
  6. November 6, 2024 Decision Ordinance 2024-516 added a special 30 mph speed zone on Oakdale Boulevard from North Park Road to Roberts Ferry Road.
    “Special 30 MPH Speed Zones. A speed in excess of 30 miles per hour is unlawful on any of the following designated streets or parts thereof. A. On Oakdale Boulevard, from North Park Road to Roberts Ferry Road.”
    document 5154, p. 2 · Ord. 2024-516 · 2020s
  7. November 19, 2024 Figure The certification lists a rebate not to exceed $55,000 for commercial and industrial development, June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2032.
    “Iowa Development Group Rebate for Commercial/Industrial Development. Rebate not to exceed $55,000, beginning June 1, 2026 and continuing to and including June 1 2032.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  8. November 19, 2024 Figure $55,000 as printed (2024) · about $59,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Iowa Development Group Rebate for Commercial/Industrial Development. Rebate not to exceed $55,000, beginning June 1, 2026 and continuing to and including June 1 2032.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  9. November 19, 2024 Proclamation The council agenda lists a mayoral Proclamation of Recognition for a city employee.
    “Proclamation of Recognition for Brett Mehmen”
    document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  10. November 19, 2024 Decision The council approved Resolution 2024-071 selecting a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project.
    “Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-071 · project · 2020s
  11. November 19, 2024 Decision The council passed Resolution 2024-071 selecting a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project.
    “Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-071 · project · 2020s
  12. November 19, 2024 Figure The certification lists a first economic development grant for Honey Lane of not more than $250,000.
    “Honey Lane Development Economic Development Grant for new Commercial/Industrial Development. Grant not exceed $250,000.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  13. November 19, 2024 Figure $250,000 as printed (2024) · about $270,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Honey Lane Development Economic Development Grant for new Commercial/Industrial Development. Grant not exceed $250,000.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  14. November 19, 2024 Neighbors Resolution 2024-073 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of City Owned Property document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-073 · 2020s
  15. November 19, 2024 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Brett Mehmen document 101, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  16. November 19, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-073 adopted: Approving the 28E Agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of City Owned Property document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-073 · 2020s
  17. November 19, 2024 Project Tiffin Community Recreation Center: Motion to approve Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project by Limkemann document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Tiffin Community Recreation Center · 2020s
  18. December 3, 2024 Decision An urban renewal plan amendment, for which the council set a public hearing, provided for tax increment financing to pay the costs of constructing a municipal community/recreation center and of widening North Park Road.
    “authorizes the undertaking of new urban renewal projects in the Urban Renewal Area consisting of (a) using tax increment financing to pay the costs of constructing a municipal community/recreation center and (b) using tax increment financing to pay the costs of widening North Park Road;”
    document 1657, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  19. December 6, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-079 adopted: Setting the Date of January 7, 2025, for a Public Hearing on the Designation of the Expanded Tiffin Urban Renewal Area and Urban Renewal Plan Amendment document 7274 · Res. 2024-079 · 2020s
  20. December 17, 2024 Discussion Among items discussed as possible budget items at the December 17, 2024 meeting was evaluating water and sewer rates.
    “council chambers audio/video and refresh and evaluating water and sewer rates.”
    document 99, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  21. December 17, 2024 Discussion A December 2024 discussion listed a splash pad possibly at Deer View Park and a water holding tank for the current splash pad to water baseball fields as possible budget items.
    “splash pad possibly at Deer View Park, water holding tank for current splash pad to water baseball fields, parking lot extension around City Park to the East, trees along South Kimberlite St. entrance to City Park, council chambers audio/video and refresh”
    document 99, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  22. December 17, 2024 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2024-081, an agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of city-owned property.
    “Resolution 2024-081 – A Resolution Approving the Agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of City Owned Property.”
    document 99, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-081 · 2020s
  23. December 17, 2024 Decision On December 17, 2024 the council approved Resolution 2024-075, the preliminary plat of Tiffin West.
    “Resolution No. 2024-075 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Tiffin West, Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 99, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-075 · 2020s
  24. December 17, 2024 Neighbors Resolution 2024-081 – A Resolution Approving the Agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of City Owned Property document 99, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-081 · 2020s
  25. December 17, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-081 adopted: Approving the Agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of City Owned Property document 99, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-081 · 2020s
  26. January 7, 2025 Spending The resolution on the North Park Road Improvements Project states the Iowa DOT opened bids on December 19, 2024, and that Boomerang Corporation was identified as having the lowest, most responsible bid.
    “Iowa Department of Transportation has received and opened bids on December 19, 2024, for the North Park Road Improvements Project; and, Whereas, the City Council of the City of Tiffin has received the bidding information; and, Whereas, Boomerang Corporation has been identified as having the lowest, most responsible bid”
    document 1621, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-002 · project · 2020s
  27. January 7, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-004 adopted: To Declare the Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 7282 · meeting · Res. 2025-004 · 2020s
  28. January 7, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-005 adopted: Naming Depositories for City Funds and Approving City’s Investment Policy document 7283 · meeting · Res. 2025-005 · 2020s
  29. January 7, 2025 Project North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): Motion to approve Resolution 2025-002 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the North Park Road Improvements Project by Olney document 98, p. 3 · meeting · North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52) · 2020s
  30. January 15, 2025 Spending Financed purchase, 2012 sewer cleaner: $175,000, A used (2012) sewer cleaning truck · 2020s
  31. January 21, 2025 History note The settlement: a roundabout, south Jasper Avenue, and $525,000
    “Within 30 days after execution of the releases and dismissals contemplated herein, Tiffin will pay Clint Rarick and the Trust $525,000 to reimburse them for a portion of their attorney’s fees incurred in the subject cases, and related litigation.”
    document 1592, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · history note · 2020s
  32. January 21, 2025 History note Where four jurisdictions meet at Forevergreen and Jasper
    “WHEREAS, the corporate boundary lines of County, North Liberty, Tiffin, and Coralville meet south of the intersection of Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue;”
    document 1594, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · history note · 2020s
  33. January 21, 2025 Neighbors On January 21, 2025 the council approved Resolution 2025-008, a 28E agreement among North Liberty, Tiffin, Coralville and Johnson County on construction of a roundabout at Jasper Avenue and Forevergreen Road.
    “Resolution 2025-008 – A Resolution to Approve the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty, the City of Tiffin, the City of Coralville, and Johnson County regarding Construction of a Roundabout at Jasper Avenue and Forevergreen Road.”
    document 97, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · project · 2020s
  34. January 21, 2025 Figure The same schedule set 10% of the right-of-way price, $6,000 per acre per year, for construction easements.
    “10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  35. January 21, 2025 Figure $6,000 per acre per year as printed (2025) · about $6,300 per acre per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  36. January 21, 2025 Spending A settlement agreement set payment at $60,000 per acre for right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements for the roundabout project.
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  37. January 21, 2025 Figure $60,000 per acre as printed (2025) · about $63,000 per acre in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  38. January 21, 2025 Figure The same schedule set $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.
    “$30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  39. January 21, 2025 Figure $30,000 per acre as printed (2025) · about $31,000 per acre in 2026 dollars Derived
    “$30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  40. January 21, 2025 Figure The $60,000 per acre of 2025 is 60 times the $1,000 per acre estimated in 1964 for sewer plant land (derived, quotient, as printed, not adjusted). Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  41. January 21, 2025 Figure The $60,000 per acre right-of-way price of 2025 is 140 percent above the $25,000 per acre asked in 2016 (derived, percent change, as printed, not adjusted). Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  42. January 21, 2025 Figure In 2026 dollars the 2025 right-of-way price per acre is about 1.79 times the 2016 asking price per acre (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  43. January 21, 2025 Figure Under the settlement, the landowners accept $60,000 per acre for right of way or permanent easements except utility easements, $6,000 per acre per year for construction easements and $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements, and Tiffin, Coralville and North Liberty execute a 28E agreement at the same time.
    “$60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements. Tiffin, Coralville, and North Liberty will execute the attached 28E agreement simultaneously with the execution of this Settlement Agreement.”
    document 7288, p. 4 · Res. 2025-010 · 2020s
  44. January 21, 2025 Figure The right-of-way payment of $60,000 an acre as printed in 2025 is about $63,000 an acre in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “$60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements. Tiffin, Coralville, and North Liberty will execute the attached 28E agreement simultaneously with the execution of this Settlement Agreement.”
    document 7288, p. 4 · 2020s
  45. January 21, 2025 Decision The settlement resolution recites that the lawsuits filed in 2021 by Tiffin's counterparties, a landowner trust and Coralville, all related to a Tiffin road project connecting Forevergreen Road in Tiffin to Forevergreen Road in North Liberty.
    “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 7288, p. 3 · Res. 2025-010 · 2020s
  46. January 21, 2025 Neighbors Resolution 2025-009 approved a 28E agreement between Tiffin and Coralville on construction of South Jasper Avenue, subject to a landowner family signing a settlement agreement; Resolution 2025-010 approved the full release and settlement agreement.
    “Resolution 2025-009 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the City of Coralville regarding Construction of South Jasper Avenue subject to the Raricks signing the settlement agreement”
    document 97, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-009 · project · 2020s
  47. January 21, 2025 Milestone The council approved Resolution 2025-012 approving substantial completion of the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project.
    “Resolution No. 2025-012 – A Resolution Approving the Substantial Completion of the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-012 – A Resolution Approving the Substantial Completion of the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 97, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-012 · project · 2020s
  48. January 21, 2025 Proclamation F-1 - Proclamation - Community Risk Reduction Week document 1597, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  49. January 21, 2025 Neighbors Resolution 2025-008 – A Resolution to Approve the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty, the City of Tiffin, the City of Coralville, and Johnson County regarding Construction of a Roundabout at Jasper Avenue and Forevergreen Road document 97, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · 2020s
  50. January 21, 2025 Neighbors Resolution No. 2025-011 – A Resolution Approving the Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services in and Surrounding Johnson County, Iowa, January 2025 document 97, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-011 · 2020s
  51. January 21, 2025 Proclamation Community Risk Reduction Week document 1597, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  52. January 21, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-008 adopted: To Approve the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty, the City of Tiffin, the City of Coralville, and Johnson County regarding Construction of a Roundabout at Jasper Avenue and Forevergreen Road document 97, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · 2020s
  53. January 21, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-009 adopted: Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the City of Coralville regarding Construction of South Jasper Avenue document 97, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-009 · 2020s
  54. January 21, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-011 adopted: Approving the Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services in and Surrounding Johnson County, Iowa, January 2025 document 97, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-011 · 2020s
  55. January 21, 2025 Project Well #5 (test well, pump, controls and water main): Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-012 – A Resolution Approving the Substantial Completion of the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project by Limkemann document 97, p. 3 · meeting · Well #5 (test well, pump, controls and water main) · 2020s
  56. February 4, 2025 Spending At the hearing on a General Obligation Corporate Purpose loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000, the clerk announced that no written objections were on file; the loan is North Park Road's financing.
    “in a principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000, the City Clerk announced that no written objections had been placed on file”
    document 1572, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  57. February 4, 2025 Special event The council temporarily adjourned its work session to travel to the Springmier Library for an open house.
    “C. Open House at Springmier Library Motion to temporarily adjourn from work session to travel to Springmier Library by Havens.”
    document 3420, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  58. February 4, 2025 Decision Ordinance 2024-518 amending Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.09, Truck Parking Limited, was moved for third and final reading.
    “Ordinance 2024-518 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.09, Truck Parking Limited a. Motion to Approval Third and Final Reading”
    document 95, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2024-518 · 2020s
  59. February 4, 2025 Ordinance Ordinance 518 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, document 5156 · meeting · Ord. 518 · 2020s
  60. February 5, 2025 Decision Ordinance 2025-518 amended Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, to prohibit heavy truck parking on City streets.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to prohibit heavy truck parking on City streets. Section 2. Amendment.”
    document 5156, p. 1 · Ord. 518 · 2020s
  61. February 17, 2025 Decision The council approved budget projects that included lights at the Deerview and Potter Park basketball courts, trees at the City Park entrance and two golf carts for seasonal public works and parks staff.
    “Additional approved projects included installing lights at Deerview and Potter Park basketball courts, adding trees at City Park's entrance, purchasing two Cushman golf carts for seasonal public works and parks staff,”
    document 94, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  62. February 18, 2025 Decision Resolution 2025-017 filled a Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy caused by a commissioner moving outside the city limits, for a five-year term ending February 2030.
    “this vacancy was caused by a commissioner moving outside of the Tiffin city limits; and, Whereas, the City Council appoints members to the commission for a five year term; and, Whereas, this commission member will serve until February of 2030”
    document 1541, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-017 · Nick Ford · 2020s
  63. February 18, 2025 Decision Resolution 2025-018 filled a Zoning Board of Adjustment vacancy for a three-year term ending February 2028.
    “Whereas, the City Council appoints members to the commission for a three year term; and, Whereas, this commission member will serve until February of 2028”
    document 1540, p. 1 · meeting · Travis Witmore · 2020s
  64. March 4, 2025 Figure A later preliminary official statement computes a legal debt limit of $40,044,588 as of March 2, 2025, 5% of an actual value of $800,891,761.
    “Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation $ 800,891,761 Times 5% of Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation x .05 Legal Debt Limit $ 40,044,588”
    document 1521, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  65. March 4, 2025 Figure $40,044,588 as printed (2025) · about $42,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation $ 800,891,761 Times 5% of Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation x .05 Legal Debt Limit $ 40,044,588”
    document 1521, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  66. March 4, 2025 Figure The legal debt limit computed for March 2025 ($40,044,588) is about 1.96 times that computed for February 2021 ($20,394,942), as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation $ 800,891,761 Times 5% of Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation x .05 Legal Debt Limit $ 40,044,588”
    document 1521, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  67. March 4, 2025 Neighbors Review of the First Year of the Law Enforcement Contract with Johnson County and introduction of the two new Deputies to Tiffin, July 1, 2025 · meeting · 2020s
  68. March 4, 2025 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration of Professional Services Predesign Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Highway 6 Improvements Project and Council Action as Needed · meeting · 2020s
  69. March 4, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-021 adopted: Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A document 7299 · meeting · Res. 2025-021 · 2020s
  70. March 10, 2025 Decision The council approved Resolution 2025-025 giving notice of the proposed plans, specifications and estimate of cost for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project and the taking of bids.
    “Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-025 – A Resolution to provide for a Notice on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project, and the taking of Bids therefor”
    document 91, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-025 · project · 2020s
  71. March 18, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-016 adopted: Setting the Date of March 18, 2025, for a Public Hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area document 7294 · Res. 2025-016 · 2020s
  72. March 18, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-026 adopted: To Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area document 7304 · meeting · Res. 2025-026 · 2020s
  73. March 18, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-028 adopted: Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A document 7306 · meeting · Res. 2025-028 · 2020s
  74. April 1, 2025 Report A fire department staffing plan states that the department has relied on an all-volunteer workforce since its inception in 1954.
    “Since its inception in 1954, the Tiffin Fire Department has relied on an all-volunteer workforce to respond to emergency calls.”
    document 1300, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  75. April 1, 2025 Figure At the levy hearing for the next fiscal year the city administrator explained that the city tax levy has been the same for 10 years and that without the local option sales tax the levy could have been $12.83.
    “explained that the City tax levy has been the same for 10 years. Resident inquired about local option sales tax. If this hadn’t been approved, tax levy could have been $12.83”
    document 89, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  76. April 1, 2025 Figure At the levy hearing the administrator explained that the city tax levy had been the same for 10 years and, answering a question, that if the local option sales tax had not been approved the levy could have been $12.83.
    “City Administrator, Doug Boldt, explained that the City tax levy has been the same for 10 years. Resident inquired about local option sales tax. If this hadn’t been approved, tax levy could have been $12.83.”
    document 89, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  77. April 1, 2025 Decision The council approved a professional services agreement with Miron Construction for construction services for the Recreation Center Project, with two council members voting nay.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Professional Services Agreement Proposal from Miron Construction for Construction Services for the Recreation Center Project and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve with the stipulation that legal is allowed to negotiation the final changes to the proposal by Havens. Second by Orris. Nays: Limkemann, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 88, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  78. April 1, 2025 Proclamation F-1 - Mayoral Proclamation - Autism Awareness 2025 document 1322, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  79. April 1, 2025 Proclamation Autism Awareness 2025 document 1322, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  80. April 1, 2025 Ordinance Ordinance 2025-519 adopted: Adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with document 5157 · meeting · Ord. 2025-519 · 2020s
  81. April 1, 2025 Ordinance Ordinance 2025-520 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section document 864 · meeting · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  82. April 1, 2025 Ordinance Ordinance 2025-521 adopted: To Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter document 840 · meeting · Ord. 2025-521 · 2020s
  83. April 3, 2025 Decision Ordinance 2025-519 adopted the 2024 International Fire Code with amendments.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 2024 International Fire Code with Amendments. Section 2. Amendment. The 2024 International Fire Code is hereby adopted in Chapter 155, Building Codes, and is hereby amended”
    document 5157, p. 1 · Ord. 519 · 2020s
  84. April 8, 2025 Spending Resolution 2025-035 authorized Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $5,350,000, dated April 24, 2025.
    “Section 2. The Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,350,000, are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the City’s obligations under the Loan Agreement. The Bonds shall be dated April 24, 2025,”
    document 1473, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-035 · 2020s
  85. April 8, 2025 Figure The $5,350,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2025A of 2025 is about $5,600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Section 2. The Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,350,000, are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the City’s obligations under the Loan Agreement. The Bonds shall be dated April 24, 2025,”
    document 1473, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  86. April 8, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-035 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the Issuance of $5,350,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to pay the same” document 87, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-035 · 2020s
  87. April 15, 2025 Decision On April 15, 2025 the council approved Resolution 2025-045, the final plat of 80/380 Commerce Park First Addition.
    “Resolution No. 2025-045 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of 80/380 Commerce Park First Addition”
    document 86, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2025-045 · 2020s
  88. April 15, 2025 Proclamation A mayoral proclamation records that the city partnered with the Tiffin Community Fund to host an Earth Day Clean-up Challenge at City Hall on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    “the City of Tiffin has partnered with the Tiffin Community Fund to celebrate Earth Day by hosting the Earth Day Clean-up Challenge, at City Hall on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.”
    document 1464, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  89. April 15, 2025 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2026 prints taxes levied on property of $4,377,904 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 4,377,904 3,790,899 3,413,438”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  90. April 15, 2025 Figure $4,377,904 as printed (2025) · about $4,600,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 4,377,904 3,790,899 3,413,438”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  91. April 15, 2025 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2026 prints revenues and other sources of $35,366,058 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 35,366,058 23,685,455 17,315,259”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  92. April 15, 2025 Figure $35,366,058 as printed (2025) · about $37,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 35,366,058 23,685,455 17,315,259”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  93. April 15, 2025 Closure The council approved Resolution 2025-040 closing Main Street for the Tiffin First Responders Association Pancake Breakfast.
    “Resolution No. 2025-040 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street for Tiffin First Responders Association Pancake Breakfast.”
    document 86, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-040 · 2020s
  94. April 15, 2025 Discussion A council agenda item of April 15, 2025 was titled Proposed Water (and Sewer) Rate Structure Increase for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project.
    “Discussion and Review of Proposed Water (and Sewer) Rate Structure Increase for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project”
    document 86, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  95. April 15, 2025 Decision The council approved Resolution 2025-038 considering the bids and awarding the contract for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project.
    “Resolution No. 2025-038 – A Resolution Considering the Bids and Awarding the Contract for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-038 – A Resolution Considering the Bids and Awarding the Contract for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project by Orris. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Havens, Orris. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 86, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-038 · project · 2020s
  96. April 15, 2025 Spending The award resolution for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project lists Tricon Construction Group, Cedar Rapids, at an amount of bid of $12,182,553.00.
    “Tricon Construction Group<br>746 58th Ave Ct SW<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52404</td> <td>$12,182,553.00”
    document 7317, p. 2 · Res. 2025-038 · project · 2020s
  97. April 15, 2025 Figure The $12,182,553.00 bid for the water treatment plant upgrades in April 2025 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars (CPI-U), derived. Derived
    “Tricon Construction Group<br>746 58th Ave Ct SW<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52404</td> <td>$12,182,553.00”
    document 7317, p. 2 · 2020s
  98. April 15, 2025 Proclamation F-1 - Mayoral Proclamation - Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup document 1464, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  99. April 15, 2025 Closure Resolution No. 2025-040 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street for Tiffin First Responders Association Pancake Breakfast document 86, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-040 · 2020s
  100. April 15, 2025 Proclamation Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2025, as Earth Day and encourage all residents to participate in the Earth Day Cleanup Challenge on Saturday, April 19, 2025.”
    document 1464, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s

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