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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. December 16, 2025 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens document 66, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  2. December 16, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-092 adopted: Setting the Date of January 20, 2026, for a Public Hearing and Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder document 66, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-092 · 2020s
  3. January 6, 2026 Discussion The goal-setting list for after 2030 included adding an aquatic component to the Recreation Center as part of future phases.
    “Long-term goals (After 2030): • Adding an aquatic component to the Recreation Center as part of future phases.”
    document 65, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  4. January 6, 2026 Figure The city attorney's reappointment letter for 2026 says the billing rate for services to the City will be $200.00 an hour.
    “My billing rate for services to the City will be $200.00 an hour. Other attorneys James K. Weston and paralegals with my Firm may work on matters for the City and their hourly rates may be the same or less. Pope S.”
    document 728, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  5. January 6, 2026 Discussion The January 2026 goals list included creating volunteer-based committees, including a Parks and Recreation Committee.
    “Creation of volunteer-based committees, including a Parks and Recreation Committee.”
    document 65, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  6. January 15, 2026 History note The roundabout is built
    “The City of North Liberty accepted the bid and authorized the execution of a contract with CJ Moyna & Sons, LLC, for the Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue Improvements Project (roundabout) at their January 20th City Council Meeting.”
    document 686, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 2020s
  7. January 20, 2026 Figure The audit's long-term debt table lists the Series 2025A corporate purpose bonds as April 14, 2025, at 5.00%-4.00%, $5,350,000.
    “Corporate Purpose, Series 2025A April 14, 2025 5.00%-4.00% 5,350,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  8. January 20, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-002 set a public hearing on a partial acquisition and temporary easement for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project.
    “Resolution No. 2026-002 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)--2J-52).”
    document 59, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-002 · project · 2020s
  9. January 20, 2026 Figure The audit's debt table lists a financed purchase of a 2013 street sweeper dated August 16, 2024, at 6.90%, for $130,000.
    “Financed Purchases 2013 Street Sweeper August 16, 2024 6.90% 130,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  10. January 20, 2026 Figure The financed 2013 street sweeper of $130,000 as printed in 2026 is about $130,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Financed Purchases 2013 Street Sweeper August 16, 2024 6.90% 130,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  11. January 20, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-001 adopted: Taking Additional Action to Enter into General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A document 7373 · meeting · Res. 2026-001 · 2020s
  12. February 3, 2026 Decision The council took up changing the agreement for service for field rental in the Parks & Recreation Department; the minutes list a motion to approve.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Changing the Agreement for Service for Field Rental in the Parks &”
    document 57, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  13. February 3, 2026 Spending The February 3, 2026 staff report on the bond resolution provided for $13,500,000 of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project.
    “provides for the issuance of $13,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, to finance the Community/Recreation Center Development Project”
    document 679, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  14. February 3, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-005 approved the partial acquisition and temporary easement for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project.
    “Resolution No. 2026-005 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)-- 2J-52).”
    document 57, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-005 · project · 2020s
  15. February 3, 2026 Figure The council proposed to sell, grant and convey certain city property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other benefits, under a purchase agreement for Parcel No. 4 of a Johnson County project.
    “RESOLVED, that this municipal corporation proposes to sell, grant and convey certain City property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other certain benefits, terms and conditions as set forth in a Purchase Agreement”
    document 677, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  16. February 3, 2026 Figure $6,125 as printed (2026) · about $6,200 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLVED, that this municipal corporation proposes to sell, grant and convey certain City property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other certain benefits, terms and conditions as set forth in a Purchase Agreement”
    document 677, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  17. February 3, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-007 adopted: Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A document 57, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-007 · 2020s
  18. February 4, 2026 Report On February 4, 2026 the city administrator reported that the pedestrian tunnel under the highway between the High School and Middle School is inspected by the DOT every five years and has consistently passed inspection.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that the tunnel is inspected by the DOT every five years and has consistently passed inspection.”
    document 3384, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  19. February 4, 2026 Report At a February 4, 2026 joint meeting the superintendent reported that year one of a School Resource Officer would be a pilot year with the District covering 60% of the salary.
    “Superintendent Aaron Davidson reported that year one would serve as a pilot year, with the District covering 60% of the SRO salary.”
    document 636, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  20. February 10, 2026 Report The FY 2026-2027 budget summary says costs are highlighted by expanded police services, continued fire staffing support and preparation for the new recreation center.
    “The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects increased costs in public safety, insurance, fuel, and capital needs, highlighted by expanded police services, continued fire staffing support, preparation for the new recreation center”
    document 637, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  21. February 10, 2026 Special event A budget memo lists community festivals that could have more city participation, including the Halloween Hike, Holiday Hoopla, Easter Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park and the Grand Opening for the Recreation Center.
    “Other community festivals that could include more City participation would be Halloween Hike, Holiday Hoopla, Easter Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park and the Grand Opening for the Recreation Center.”
    document 670, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  22. February 10, 2026 Figure The minutes state that LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund.
    “LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund”
    document 3383, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  23. February 10, 2026 Milestone Revenue growth is more limited due to recent legislation, but LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund. document 637, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  24. February 17, 2026 Decision The council approved Resolution 2026-009 adjusting the annual pet registration fees and the annual dog park pass fees, with one nay.
    “Resolution No. 2026-009 – A Resolution Adjusting the Annual Pet Registration Fees and the Annual Dog Park Pass Fees for the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve by Olney. Second by Orris.”
    document 56, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-009 · 2020s
  25. February 17, 2026 Figure The schedule of July 2026 prints $15 per altered (spayed or neutered) pet.
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  26. February 17, 2026 Figure $15 per animal as printed (2026) · about $15 per animal in 2026 dollars Derived
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  27. February 17, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-009 set the annual pet registration fee at $15 per altered (spayed or neutered) pet.
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet b. Unaltered pet: $30/pet c. Late Registration Fee: $10/pet 2. Annual Dog”
    document 7380, p. 1 · Res. 2026-009 · 2020s
  28. February 17, 2026 Spending General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A: $12,925,000, The Community/Recreation Center
    “Resolution 2025-092: hearing on a GO urban renewal loan agreement”
    document 739, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-007 · 2020s
  29. February 17, 2026 Neighbors Annual Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract Review · meeting · 2020s
  30. March 3, 2026 Decision On March 3, 2026 the council approved Resolution 2026-010, the final plat of Grove Park Rowhomes.
    “Resolution No. 2026-010 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Grove Park Rowhomes, Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 55, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-010 · 2020s
  31. March 3, 2026 Decision The council approved RecDesk Recreation Management Software as the centralized system for the new Tiffin Recreation Center and all Parks & Recreation facility, program and rental operations.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Implement RecDesk Recreation Management Software as the centralized system for the new Tiffin Recreation Center and all Parks & Recreation facility, program, and rental operations – Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 55, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  32. March 3, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 523 adopted: Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R- 12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) to a Plann document 612 · meeting · Ord. 523 · 2020s
  33. March 17, 2026 Figure The city agreed to provide an economic development grant of $87,000 for a retail store.
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  34. March 17, 2026 Figure $87,000 as printed (2026) · about $88,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  35. March 17, 2026 Landmark A March 2026 staff report states a Dollar General store had been constructed under an Economic Development Grant Agreement dated March 3, 2026.
    “Dollar General (DGOGTIFFINIA09052026, LLC) has constructed a new commercial retail building within the City of Tiffin for use as a Dollar General store.”
    document 591, p. 1 · 2020s
  36. April 7, 2026 Decision On April 7, 2026 the council approved Resolution 2026-021, the final plat of 80/380 Commerce Park Second Addition.
    “Resolution No. 2026-021 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of 80/380 Commerce Park Second Addition”
    document 50, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-021 · 2020s
  37. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2026 — F.1 document 547, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  38. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Adjournment — Work Session - Notes document 571, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  39. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2026 document 547, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  40. April 21, 2026 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2027 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.79997 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.79997”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  41. April 21, 2026 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2027 prints taxes levied on property of $4,741,480 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  42. April 21, 2026 Figure $4,741,480 as printed (2026) · about $4,800,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  43. April 21, 2026 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2027 prints revenues and other sources of $23,841,964 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 23,841,964 38,947,499 21,464,955”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  44. April 21, 2026 Figure $23,841,964 as printed (2026) · about $24,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 23,841,964 38,947,499 21,464,955”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  45. April 21, 2026 Figure The FY budget resolution states the total city levy rate as $11.79997 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for regular property and $3.00336 for agricultural property.
    “Total City Levy Rate: o $11.79997 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for regular property o $3.00336 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for agricultural property”
    document 522, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  46. April 21, 2026 Figure The estimated total levy rate printed for fiscal year 2012 ($11.97649) minus the rate printed for fiscal year 2027 ($11.79997) is 0.17652 per $1000 valuation (derived, difference). Derived
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.79997”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  47. April 21, 2026 Report A staff report in the council packet states the official population is now 7,577, up 3,065 since the 2020 census, and that the process faced two shutdowns.
    “Tiffin’s official population is now 7,577, which is an increase of 3,065 residents since the 2020 census. While the process faced challenges, including two shutdowns”
    document 530, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  48. April 21, 2026 Figure Taxes levied on property in the budget for fiscal year 2027 ($4,741,480) are about 12.3 times those in the budget for fiscal year 2012 ($385,776), as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  49. May 5, 2026 Proclamation The proclamation documents hold four Older Americans Month proclamations, for May 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 (derived count of the claims listed as inputs). Derived
    “do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin”
    document 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  50. May 5, 2026 Proclamation The mayor proclaimed the month of May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin.
    “do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin”
    document 489, p. 1 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  51. May 5, 2026 Proclamation A council communication proposes a Mayoral Proclamation Request Policy because proclamation requests have increased in frequency.
    “As proclamation requests have increased in frequency, the Mayor’s Office and City staff identified the need for a formal policy”
    document 505, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  52. May 5, 2026 Milestone The council communication on certifying the special census states the certified population is 7,577 residents with 3,394 housing units, an increase of 3,065 over the 2020 Census population of 4,512.
    “The certified population for the City of Tiffin is 7,577 residents, with a certified housing unit count of 3,394. This represents an increase of 3,065 residents compared to the 2020 Census population of 4,512”
    document 495, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-029 · 2020s
  53. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2026 — F.1 document 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  54. May 5, 2026 Proclamation 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week — F.2 document 490, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  55. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Discussion and Consideration of Mayoral Proclamation Request Policy and Council Action as Needed — K.6 document 505, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  56. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2026
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 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 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  57. May 5, 2026 Proclamation 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week document 490, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  58. May 5, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-525 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 4707 · meeting · Ord. 2026-525 · 2020s
  59. May 5, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-526 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 5159 · meeting · Ord. 2026-526 · 2020s
  60. May 19, 2026 Decision The council considered change order 2 for Cornerstone Excavating on the Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project on May 19, 2026.
    “Consideration of Change Order #2 – Cornerstone Excavating – Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project”
    document 47, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  61. May 19, 2026 Decision The council considered and approved a Noise Ordinance waiver for an excavating contractor's hours of operation for site preparation work in Park Place.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Noise Ordinance Waiver for Schrader Excavating for Hours of Operation for Site Prep Work for Marvin Gardens in Park Place and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion”
    document 3373, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  62. May 19, 2026 Discussion The council considered seeking requests for proposals for mowing and landscaping maintenance services for nuisance properties and city-owned properties on an as-needed basis.
    “Seek Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Mowing and Landscaping Maintenance Services for Nuisance Properties and City-owned Properties on an as-needed basis and Council Action as Needed. Motion to”
    document 3373, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  63. May 19, 2026 Decision The council awarded the bid under Resolution 2026-036 for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road traffic signal project.
    “Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project.”
    document 47, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-036 · project · 2020s
  64. May 19, 2026 Discussion In May 2026 a councilmember questioned the school zone on Highway 6 and the city administrator reported that the DOT was reviewing it and expected to provide an update in July.
    “Council Person Orris questioned the school zone on Highway 6. City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that the DOT is currently reviewing the school zone and is expected to provide an update in July.”
    document 47, p. 4 · meeting · Tim Orris · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  65. May 19, 2026 Proclamation 66th Annual National Public Works Week — F.1 document 459, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  66. May 19, 2026 Proclamation 66th Annual National Public Works Week document 459, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  67. May 19, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-527 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of document 49, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2026-527 · 2020s
  68. May 19, 2026 Project Roberts Ferry Road & Village Drive Traffic Signal: I-3 Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve by Olney document 47, p. 3 · meeting · Roberts Ferry Road & Village Drive Traffic Signal · 2020s
  69. June 2, 2026 Proclamation A 2026 proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Tiffin.
    “This proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Tiffin”
    document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  70. June 2, 2026 Proclamation National Gun Violence Awareness Day — F.1 document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  71. June 2, 2026 Proclamation National Gun Violence Awareness Day document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  72. June 16, 2026 Discussion The city administrator and recreation director presented draft membership options and pricing concepts for the new Recreation Center, with a goal of keeping memberships affordable while balancing operational costs.
    “presented draft membership options and pricing concepts for the new Recreation Center. Staff emphasized the goal of keeping memberships affordable while balancing operational costs”
    document 45, p. 2 · meeting · Doug Boldt · Grant Weber · 2020s
  73. June 16, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-040 filled a Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy for a term set to expire February 28, 2030.
    “a vacancy currently exists on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term is set to expire February 28, 2030; and Whereas,, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City to appoint a qualified individual to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 415, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-040 · Tia Showalter · 2020s
  74. July 1, 2026 Figure The $15 license for an altered pet in 2026 is about 7.5 times the $2.00 annual license fee per animal of 1985, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  75. July 1, 2026 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 sets the flow rate at $7.85 per 1000 gallons effective July 1, 2026.
    “Flow Rate - $7.85 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.00785 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  76. July 7, 2026 Figure The council's pay schedule lists the city administrator at $5,650.96 per pay period.
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  77. July 7, 2026 Figure The $5,650.96 city administrator pay per pay period of 2026 is about $5,700 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  78. July 7, 2026 Figure The 2026 pay resolution lists the Building Department at $3,891.15 per pay period and $3,445.24 per pay period.
    “Building Department: Brian Shay $3,891.15/ppd Nick Sitzman $3,445.24/ppd Chris Kemmerer $35.80/hr Recreation Department: Grant Weber $3,269.23/ppd Administration: Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd - an increase of .05% to”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  79. July 7, 2026 Figure A pay resolution of July 7, 2026 prints $5,650.96 per pay period for the city administrator.
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  80. July 7, 2026 Figure $5,650.96 per pay period as printed (2026) · about $5,700 per pay period in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  81. July 7, 2026 Figure The July 2026 pay resolution lists public works pay at $4,712.12 and $4,527.66 per pay period and $32.81 and $29.25 per hour for the maintenance staff.
    “Public Works: Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd Brian Detert $4,527.66/ppd Jonas Zimmerman $32.81/hr Adam Endres $29.25/hr”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  82. July 7, 2026 Figure The July 7, 2026 salary resolution listed the Recreation Department pay of Grant Weber at $3,269.23 per pay period.
    “Recreation Department: Grant Weber $3,269.23/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Grant Weber · 2020s
  83. July 7, 2026 Figure The pay-period salary listed for Brett Mehmen rose 51 percent, from $3,113.97 in the first of the resolutions listed to $4,712.12 in the July 2026 one (derived). Derived
    “Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  84. July 7, 2026 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,712.12 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  85. July 7, 2026 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $29.25 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $29.25/hr”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  86. July 7, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-528 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 384 · meeting · Ord. 2026-528 · 2020s
  87. July 21, 2026 Figure A June 2026 MSA estimate for a wellhouse and well prints a construction sub-total of $886,200, construction with contingencies of $1,063,440 and a project total of $1,238,940.
    “Construction Sub-Total $ 886,200 Construction Contingencies (20%) $ 177,240 Construction Subtotal $ 1,063,440 Legal $7,500 Engineering Design $84,000 Engineering Construction $84,000 Project Total Estimate $ 1,238,940”
    document 374, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  88. August 5, 2026 Special event A radio station's proposal attached to the August 5, 2026 materials refers to the Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.
    “The Morning Scramble live from your new Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.”
    document 349, p. 67 · meeting · 2020s
  89. August 18, 2026 Decision The council approved the membership structure for the Recreation Center.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Membership Structure for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 36, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  90. August 18, 2026 Discussion A radio station's proposal attached to the August 18, 2026 agenda refers to the new Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.
    “live from your new Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.”
    document 320, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  91. August 18, 2026 Report A construction schedule in the August 18, 2026 packet shows Substantial Completion for the Recreation Center on 27-Oct-26.
    “Substantial Completion 0 0 27-Oct-26”
    document 322, p. 17 · meeting · 2020s
  92. August 18, 2026 Special event The council approved a motion on discussion and consideration of opening day marketing efforts for the Recreation Center.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Opening Day Marketing Efforts for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3366, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  93. August 18, 2026 Decision On August 18, 2026 the council directed the city to pursue the Safe Routes to School grant and include all six proposed options.
    “Council directed the City to pursue the grant and include all six proposed options, with final improvements to be determined based on the funding award, available funding amount, and highest-priority needs.”
    document 36, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  94. August 18, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-529 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 42, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2026-529 · 2020s
  95. September 1, 2026 Proclamation The city recognized September 1, 2026 as Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day.
    “the City of Tiffin, Iowa, hereby recognizes September 1, 2026 as Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day”
    document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  96. September 1, 2026 Spending The city's debt statement lists a Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of $12,925,000.00 dated 02/17/2026 maturing 06/01/2043.
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  97. September 1, 2026 Figure The $12,925,000 Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of 2026 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  98. September 1, 2026 Figure The four larger issues of 2024 through 2026 (Series 2024A $3,565,000, Series 2025A $5,350,000, the 2025 water revenue bonds $14,384,000 and Series 2026A $12,925,000) add up to $36,224,000 (derived, sum, as printed). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  99. September 1, 2026 Figure The four larger issues of 2024-2026 add up to about 3.37 times the three issues of 2017-2019, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  100. September 1, 2026 Spending The 2026 debt disclosure listed a $12,925,000.00 General Obligation issue dated 02/17/2026, classified Parks/Recreation, maturing 06/01/2043.
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s

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