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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. April 15, 2025 Project Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: 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 document 86, p. 3 · meeting · Water Treatment Plant Upgrades · 2020s
  2. April 24, 2025 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A: $5,350,000, North Park Road reconstruction
    “Resolution 2025-035: loan agreement, $5,350,000 Series 2025A”
    document 1473, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-028 · 2020s
  3. May 6, 2025 Report A city clerk's certificate in the May 2025 water revenue loan papers states that the City established the Municipal Waterworks Utility System prior to January 1, 1961 and has operated it continuously since.
    “I further certify that the City established the Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the “Utility”) prior to January 1, 1961, and that the Utility has been in continuous operation by the City since its establishment as aforesaid in supplying water service to the City and its inhabitants.”
    document 1440, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  4. May 6, 2025 Decision The council considered a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Miron Construction; the motion to approve was made by Orris.
    “Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Miron Construction and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris”
    document 85, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  5. May 6, 2025 Proclamation The mayor recognized the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week and extended appreciation to the Professional Municipal Clerks in City Hall.
    “recognize the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerks in City Hall”
    document 1441, p. 1 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  6. May 6, 2025 Proclamation The mayor proclaimed the month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin.
    “do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin”
    document 1442, p. 1 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  7. May 6, 2025 Spending The council work session agreed to a six-year TIF agreement totaling $600,000 with a developer for the extension of East Village Drive to South Park Road, with the city also paying for water main upsizing, a retaining wall and widening the road from 36 feet to 40 feet.
    “Council agreed to a six-year agreement totaling $600,000. City will also pay for upsizing the water main, installation of a retaining wall and oversizing of the road from 36 feet to 40 feet”
    document 85, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  8. May 6, 2025 Spending The council set a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement for a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000.
    “Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000”
    document 85, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-046 · project · 2020s
  9. May 6, 2025 Decision The council selected Option One for the water rate increase: a $15 base rate and usage fees of $5.75 per 1,000 gallons in FY2026, $7.85 in FY2027 and $10.15 in FY2028.
    “selected Option One. This option includes a $15 base rate and a graduated increase to the usage fee as follows: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons in FY2026, $7.85 in FY2027, and $10.15 in FY2028”
    document 85, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  10. May 6, 2025 Proclamation F-2 - Mayoral Proclamation - Municipal Clerk's Week May 4-10 document 1441, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  11. May 6, 2025 Proclamation F-1 - Mayoral Proclamation - Older Americans Month 2025 document 1442, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  12. May 6, 2025 Proclamation Municipal Clerk's Week May 4-10 document 1441, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  13. May 6, 2025 Proclamation 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week document 85, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  14. May 6, 2025 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2025
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin and urge all citizens to celebrate the profound positive impact of meaningful interactions and social connections with seniors for the entire community.”
    document 1442, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  15. May 6, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-047 adopted: Approving the Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project document 7326 · meeting · Res. 2025-047 · 2020s
  16. May 20, 2025 Decision The council approved Resolution 2025-055 setting June 3, 2025 for a public hearing to increase the water rate structure for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project.
    “Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-055 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 3, 2025, for a Public Hearing to Increase Water Rate Structure for the City of Tiffin for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project”
    document 1002, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-055 · project · 2020s
  17. May 20, 2025 Proclamation F-1 - Mayoral Proclamation - National Public Works Week May 2025 document 1291, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  18. May 20, 2025 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana Community School District and Homemakers Plaza for the shared used a Detention/Retention Facility as Council Action as Needed · meeting · 2020s
  19. May 20, 2025 Proclamation 65th Annual National Public Works Week document 1291, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  20. May 20, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-041 adopted: Setting the Date of May 20, 2025, for a Public Hearing on an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 7320 · Res. 2025-041 · 2020s
  21. May 20, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-052 adopted: To Approve an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 7331 · meeting · Res. 2025-052 · 2020s
  22. June 3, 2025 Neighbors Officers of the North Liberty Police Department presented to the council on automated license plate readers and the Flock system they use.
    “Chief Venenga and Lieutenant Ross from the North Liberty Police Department presented on the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and the Flock system they currently use”
    document 83, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  23. June 3, 2025 Landmark On June 3, 2025 the mayor reported a partnership between Jon's Ice Cream and the Sheriff's Office in which children spotted doing a good deed may receive a coupon for free ice cream.
    “Mayor Kasparek shared an update on the partnership with Jon’s Ice Cream and the Sheriff’s Office. Children spotted doing a good deed may receive a coupon for free ice cream as a reward.”
    document 3408, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  24. June 3, 2025 Spending The June 3, 2025 payables list paid Miron Construction pay application 1 of $132,429.40 from the Recreation Center fund.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I 250120-0001 06/03/2025 PAY APPLICATION 1 340-430-6499 132,429.40”
    document 1010, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  25. June 3, 2025 Figure $132,429.40 as printed in 2025 is about $140,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I 250120-0001 06/03/2025 PAY APPLICATION 1 340-430-6499 132,429.40”
    document 1010, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  26. June 3, 2025 Decision The council closed the public hearing to increase the water rate structure for the Water Treatment Plan Upgrade Project and held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-520 amending Section 92.02, Rates for Service.
    “Water Rate Structure for the City of Tiffin, for the Water Treatment Plan Upgrade Project by Olney. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance No. 2025-520 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service”
    document 83, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2025-520 · project · 2020s
  27. June 3, 2025 Neighbors Resolution No. 2025-063 – A Resolution Approving a Transportation Agreement between the City of Tiffin and Johnson County Ambulance Service document 83, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-063 · 2020s
  28. June 3, 2025 Neighbors 2. Consideration of an Agreement of Sale of Goods with the City of Coralville – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  29. June 3, 2025 Milestone City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reported on the special census which will be on October 15, 2025. document 83, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  30. June 17, 2025 Annexation Resolution 2025-069 set a public hearing on annexing two properties, each described as a strip along the south 50 feet of the owner's land.
    “A RESOLUTION SETTING THE OF DATE JUNE 1, 2025, FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA Whereas, The City recognizes a request from Katherine Campbell, to annex a certain property into the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, and, Whereas, the location map, known as the 'Katherine Campbell south 50 feet' property”
    document 7348, p. 1 · Res. 2025-069 · 2020s
  31. June 17, 2025 Annexation A Resolution Setting the of Date June 1, 2025, for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 7348 · meeting · Res. 2025-069 · 2020s
  32. June 17, 2025 Milestone City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reported having had a kickoff meeting for Special Census which will be October 15, 2025. document 979, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  33. June 17, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-069 adopted: Setting the Date of July 1, 2025, for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 7348 · meeting · Res. 2025-069 · 2020s
  34. July 1, 2025 Annexation Seven resolutions approving an annexation appear in the instrument register for 2020 through 2025 (derived count of the claims listed as inputs). Derived
    “Resolution No. 2025-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 1407, p. 3 · 2020s
  35. July 1, 2025 Annexation The council approved Resolution 2025-070 approving the annexation of certain properties to the city.
    “Resolution No. 2025-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 1407, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-070 · 2020s
  36. July 1, 2025 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 raised the inside-city base rate from $7.00 to $15.00 per month, effective July 1, 2025.
    “Base Rate - $7.00 $15.00 per month”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  37. July 1, 2025 Figure The base rate of $15.00 per month set from July 1, 2025 is 150 percent above the $6.00 minimum bill of 1969 (derived). Derived
    “Base Rate - $7.00 $15.00 per month”
    document 5158, p. 1 · 2020s
  38. July 1, 2025 Figure The water rate schedule effective July 1, 2025 set the base rate at $15.00 a month, up from $7.00.
    “Water Rate Schedule Effective July 1, 2025: • Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00)”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  39. July 1, 2025 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 raised the flow rate from $5.50 to $5.75 per 1000 gallons, effective July 1, 2025.
    “Flow Rate - $5.50 – $5.75 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.0055 $0.00575 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  40. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2027 was $10.15 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Effective July 1, 2027: • Base Rate: $15.00/month • Flow Rate: $10.15 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  41. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2025 was $5.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Water Rate Schedule Effective July 1, 2025: • Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00) • Flow Rate: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  42. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2026 was $7.85 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Effective July 1, 2026: • Base Rate: $15.00/month • Flow Rate: $7.85 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  43. July 1, 2025 Decision The agenda communication for the water rate ordinance gives the base rate as $15.00 per month, up from $7.00, and a flow rate of $5.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00) • Flow Rate: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  44. July 1, 2025 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,397.39 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,397.39/ppd”
    document 7346, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  45. July 1, 2025 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $27.72 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $27.72/hr”
    document 7346, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  46. July 1, 2025 Figure A change order form for the Water Treatment Plant upgrade prints substantial completion of 9/30/26 and ready for final payment of 11/30/26.
    “Substantial Completion: 9/30/26<br>Ready for final payment: 11/30/26”
    document 993, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  47. July 1, 2025 Annexation Resolution No. 2025-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 1407, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-070 · 2020s
  48. July 1, 2025 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-524 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin Amending document 613 · meeting · Ord. 2026-524 · 2020s
  49. July 1, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-070 adopted: Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 1407, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-070 · 2020s
  50. July 1, 2025 Project Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: K-8 Consideration of Accepting Bid from Cornerstone Excavating for the Earth Stockpile Spreading Project – Motion to approve by Olney document 1407, p. 5 · meeting · Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading · 2020s
  51. July 24, 2025 Milestone City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed quote from KZIA regarding the special census. document 78, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  52. August 19, 2025 Spending The council communication of August 2025 on Resolution 2025-074 lists $14,384,000 of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, funded through the Iowa State Revolving Fund.
    “Bond Amount: $14,384,000 • Series: 2025 Water Revenue Bonds • Purpose: Water system improvements and infrastructure upgrades • Funding Source: Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF)”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  53. August 19, 2025 Figure The SRF water loan of $14,384,000 as printed in 2025 is about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Bond Amount: $14,384,000 • Series: 2025 Water Revenue Bonds • Purpose: Water system improvements and infrastructure upgrades • Funding Source: Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF)”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  54. August 19, 2025 Spending The second bid package came in $1.8 million below the guaranteed maximum price; $1 million was to be removed from the project and $350,000 allocated to an owner contingency allowance.
    “The bids came in favorable, resulting in the overall project cost being $1.8 million below the guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Of that amount, $1 million will be removed from the project, and $350,000 has been allocated to establish an owner contingency allowance.”
    document 76, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  55. August 19, 2025 Spending Resolution 2025-074 authorized a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 through the Iowa SRF program.
    “Resolution 2025-074 – Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · project · 2020s
  56. August 19, 2025 Figure The $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds of 2025 is about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2025-074 – Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  57. August 19, 2025 Spending Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (SRF loan and disbursement agreement): $14,384,000, Water treatment plant upgrades (reverse osmosis)
    “Resolution 2025-074: loan and disbursement agreement, $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  58. August 19, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-074 adopted: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 document 7353 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  59. September 2, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed $3,750,000 of the hearing of 2024 minus the $3,565,000 issue of May 30, 2024 is $185,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “05/30/2024 06/01/2032 $3,565,000.00 $3,395,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 12/20/2017 06/01/2033 $5,140,000.00 $3,025,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 09/04/2019 06/01/2031 $4,500,000.00 $2,580,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  60. September 2, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed $5,500,000 of the hearing of 2025 minus the $5,350,000 issue of April 2025 is $150,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  61. September 2, 2025 Report The project update states that as of August 25, 2025 the south section of North Park Road, including the new roundabout at the bus loop, was open to traffic.
    “As of August 25th, 2025, the south section of North Park Road including the new roundabout at the Tiffin/Oak Hill Elementary School bus loop is open to traffic.”
    document 914, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  62. September 2, 2025 Discussion The draft required a Display Fireworks Permit approved by the City Fire Marshal, with a copy of a valid ATF license, and proof of liability insurance of a $2,000,000 minimum.
    “No person shall use, ignite, or possess display fireworks within the city limits without first obtaining a Display Fireworks Permit approved by the City Fire Marshal. Permit applications must include: • Copy of valid ATF fireworks license. • Proof of liability insurance. Liability insurance must meet a $2,000,000 minimum. Fire Chief or the City Council reserves the discretion”
    document 918, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  63. September 2, 2025 Discussion A draft fireworks ordinance for the September 2, 2025 work session permitted consumer fireworks July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and December 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., on private property with the owner's permission.
    “In compliance with Iowa law, the use of consumer fireworks shall be permitted on the following dates and times: • July 3: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • July 4: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. • December 31: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1. Consumer fireworks may only be used on private property with the express permission of the property owner”
    document 918, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  64. September 2, 2025 Discussion At the September 2, 2025 work session the City Administrator reviewed the potential change to the fireworks ordinance, and council and staff discussed trouble enforcing the potential change.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed the potential change to the fireworks ordinance. Council and staff discussed trouble enforcing the potential change. E. Questions from Council Members”
    document 75, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  65. September 2, 2025 Report The public works director reported lights installed at Deerview Park and Potter Park, which turn off at 9:30 PM.
    “lights have been installed at Deerview Park and Potter Park, which turn off at 9:30 PM.”
    document 75, p. 3 · meeting · Brian Detert · 2020s
  66. September 2, 2025 Figure The same statement lists the May 30, 2024 issue of $3,565,000, the December 20, 2017 issue of $5,140,000 and the September 4, 2019 issue of $4,500,000 with the purpose Transportation.
    “05/30/2024 06/01/2032 $3,565,000.00 $3,395,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 12/20/2017 06/01/2033 $5,140,000.00 $3,025,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 09/04/2019 06/01/2031 $4,500,000.00 $2,580,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  67. September 2, 2025 Figure The 2025 Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement to the Treasurer of Iowa lists the April 24, 2025 general obligation issue of $5,350,000 and the August 25, 2020 issue of $7,670,000 with the purpose Transportation.
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  68. September 2, 2025 Figure The Series 2025A principal in the state disclosure statement of $5,350,000 as printed in 2025 is about $5,600,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  69. September 8, 2025 Special event The city administrator reported that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center would be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.
    “The groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center will be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.”
    document 74, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  70. September 8, 2025 Special event The city administrator's report states the groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center would be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.
    “The groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center will be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.”
    document 3400, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  71. September 16, 2025 Naming The mayor noted an email from Council Member Olney suggesting naming one of the community rooms after former Mayor Berner.
    “noted that he received an email from Council Member Olney suggesting naming one of the community rooms after former Mayor Berner.”
    document 3399, p. 3 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · Steven Berner · Christine Olney · 2020s
  72. September 16, 2025 Special event The mayor thanked everyone for attending the Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony.
    “Mayor Kasparek thanked everyone for attending the Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony”
    document 3399, p. 3 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  73. September 25, 2025 Spending A change order approved September 25, 2025 reduced the Miron Construction contract for the Tiffin Recreation Center from $12,435,142.00 by $1,042,001.88 to $11,393,140.12.
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  74. October 7, 2025 Spending The Miron pay application memo states the original Miron Construction contract amount for the recreation center was $12,435,142.00, reduced by a change order of September 25, 2025 of $1,042,001.88 to a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  75. October 7, 2025 Figure The $11,393,140.12 revised recreation center contract total with Miron Construction of 2025 is about $12,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  76. October 7, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-076 adopted: Setting the Date of November 4, 2025, for a Public Hearing on the Tiffin Urban Renewal Plan Amendment document 7355 · meeting · Res. 2025-076 · 2020s
  77. October 21, 2025 Landmark In October 2025 the city administrator's report said Kwik Star was targeting January 9, 2026 for its grand opening.
    “They are targeting January 9, 2026, for their grand opening.”
    document 854, p. 1 · 2020s
  78. October 21, 2025 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration to enter a 28E Agreement with North Liberty Fire Department-Shared Use of Facepiece Fit Testing Equipment – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  79. October 21, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-079 adopted: Approving the Creation of a Reserve Savings Account for the Fire Department for the Acquisition, Possession, and Maintenance of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Service Major Equipment and Vehicles document 71, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-079 · 2020s
  80. November 4, 2025 Landmark A November 4, 2025 resolution lists a Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue with tax increment assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.
    “Dollar General Development Project o Construction of a new Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue. o TIF assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.”
    document 814, p. 1 · 2020s
  81. November 4, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed TIF assistance for the Dollar General store of $100,000 as printed in 2025 is about $100,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Dollar General Development Project o Construction of a new Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue. o TIF assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.”
    document 814, p. 1 · 2020s
  82. November 4, 2025 Spending A staff report on a Miron Construction pay application for the Community Recreation Center printed a current payment due of $1,584,224.68.
    “Current Payment Due: $1,584,224.68”
    document 825, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  83. November 4, 2025 Spending The November 4, 2025 payables list paid Miron Construction pay application 6 of $1,584,244.68 from the Recreation Center fund.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I… PAY APPLICATION 6 11/04/2025 PAY APPLICATION 6 340-430-6499 1,584,244.68”
    document 821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  84. November 4, 2025 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2025-083, a 28E agreement with North Liberty for cost sharing of certain firefighting protective equipment.
    “Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment.”
    document 70, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-083 · 2020s
  85. November 4, 2025 Decision On November 4, 2025 the council approved Resolution 2025-087, the final plat of Tiffin Heights West.
    “Resolution 2025-087 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Tiffin Heights West”
    document 70, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-087 · 2020s
  86. November 4, 2025 Figure Eight capped development agreements and grants of 2018 through 2025 (child care $110,000, grocery store $485,000, Shamrock Center $250,000, family care $87,000, commercial development $55,000, two Honey Lane grants $250,000 and $125,000, retail grant $87,000) add up to $1,449,000 in caps (derived, sum). Derived
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  87. November 4, 2025 Neighbors Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment document 70, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-083 · 2020s
  88. November 4, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-082 adopted: To Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 7361 · meeting · Res. 2025-082 · 2020s
  89. November 4, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-083 adopted: Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment document 70, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-083 · 2020s
  90. November 18, 2025 Figure The same report lists a 2025 Kubota RTV 1100 at $44,000, purchased new.
    “Kubota RTV 1100 2025 Purchased $44,000 New”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  91. November 18, 2025 Figure The same report lists a 2012 Vactor 2100 PLUS combination sewer cleaner at $175,000, on lease.
    “Vactor 2100 PLUS COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER 2012 Lease $175,000 Lease”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  92. November 18, 2025 Figure The city street finance report for fiscal year 2025 lists a 2025 Western Star 47X at a cost of $261,000, purchased new.
    “Western Star 47X 2025 Purchased $261,000 New”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  93. November 18, 2025 Person A Planning and Zoning Commission member's resignation letter filed November 18, 2025 gave election to the City Council as the reason, because he could not serve on both boards.
    “I have been Elected to Tiffin City Council so I cannot serve on both boards.”
    document 787, p. 1 · meeting · Tony Johnson · 2020s
  94. November 18, 2025 Figure A new 2025 agreement for the commerce park is certified as a rebate not to exceed $600,000 beginning December 1, 2026.
    “Rebate is not to exceed $600,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2026 and continuing until balance is paid in full.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  95. November 18, 2025 Figure $600,000 as printed (2025) · about $630,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate is not to exceed $600,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2026 and continuing until balance is paid in full.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  96. November 18, 2025 Figure The certification lists a second grant of not more than $125,000, paid on completion and acceptance of public infrastructure.
    “Grant is not to exceed $125,000 and will be paid upon the completion and acceptance of public infrastrucre.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  97. November 18, 2025 Figure $125,000 as printed (2025) · about $130,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Grant is not to exceed $125,000 and will be paid upon the completion and acceptance of public infrastrucre.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  98. December 2, 2025 Spending The council approved Pay Application #1 from Courts fore Sports for the Sand Volleyball Courts Project; the initiative register carries the pay amount.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #1 – Courts fore Sports, Sand Volleyball Courts Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann.”
    document 67, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  99. December 16, 2025 Proclamation The agenda lists a Mayoral Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens.
    “F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens”
    document 66, p. 2 · meeting · Al Havens · 2020s
  100. December 16, 2025 Spending A notice states the city proposes a general obligation urban renewal loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, previously authorized by council action on January 7, 2025.
    “principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent of, undertaking the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, an urban renewal project in the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area which was previously authorized by action of the City Council on January 7, 2025”
    document 7370, p. 4 · project · 2020s

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