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History

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. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice proposed raising the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallons from the current $12.00 to $18.00.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  2. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice stated the cost for each 1,000 gallons beyond 2,000 gallons would remain unchanged at the current $5.50.
    “The cost for each 1,000 gallon of water use beyond 2,000 gallons will remain unchanged at the current $5.50/thousand of gallon water used. The city proposes no change in water costs for water used beyond the minimum (first 2,000 gallon) use.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  3. February 19, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 raised the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits to $24.00, effective for usage metered beginning July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  4. March 5, 2003 Discussion The minutes recorded that the bike trail bid letting was an 80-20 project completed through the Johnson County Council of Governments.
    “The Bike Trail bid letting is an 80-20 project that is completed through Johnson County Council of Governments.”
    document 4072, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  5. July 1, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00, effective for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  6. July 1, 2003 Figure The ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for usage metered from 1 July 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  7. July 9, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-263 divided taxes on property in the 2003 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area under section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2003 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, Ordinance No.1993-180 entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes levied on taxable Property In The Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403”
    document 4907, p. 1 · Ord. 263 · 2000s
  8. November 19, 2003 Figure In November 2003 the city clerk said the entire general budget for everything wanted was slightly more than $128,000.
    “Reihman said publication costs are serious in amount when the entire general budget for everything wanted is slightly more than $128,000.”
    document 4067, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  9. November 19, 2003 Figure $128,000 as printed (2003) · about $230,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Reihman said publication costs are serious in amount when the entire general budget for everything wanted is slightly more than $128,000.”
    document 4067, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  10. February 6, 2004 Spending A later audit footnote lists a Water Revenue Loan dated February 6, 2004 at 1.75% for $340,000.
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  11. February 6, 2004 Figure The $340,000 water revenue loan of 2004 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  12. February 6, 2004 Spending Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF): $340,000, Water system improvements
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  13. February 6, 2004 Milestone The earliest issue in the archive's debt register: Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF)
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  14. February 11, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-9 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a contract with the lowest bidder for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION # 2004-9 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 RAW WATER MAIN & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified an apparent bidder as having the lowest, most”
    document 5215, p. 1 · Res. 2004-009 · Glenn R. Potter · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  15. June 9, 2004 Figure A resolution of 2004 set the tenant utility deposit at $150.00.
    “hereby sets the amount of tenant utility deposit at $150.00 effective with the date of approval”
    document 5198, p. 1 · 2000s
  16. June 9, 2004 Figure $150 as printed (2004) · about $270 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “hereby sets the amount of tenant utility deposit at $150.00 effective with the date of approval”
    document 5198, p. 1 · 2000s
  17. June 9, 2004 Figure Resolution 2004-18 set the amount of the tenant utility deposit at $150.00.
    “hereby sets the amount of tenant utility deposit at $150.00 effective with the date of approval by the Tiffin City Council. ON THE 9th of June, 2004, at a meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson”
    document 5198, p. 1 · Res. 2004-018 · 2000s
  18. July 21, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-44 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2004-44 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 IRELAND AVENUE RISE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The city Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has received bids for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin, Iowa has identified an apparent bidder as having”
    document 5206, p. 1 · Res. 2004-044 · 2000s
  19. August 4, 2004 Figure The minutes state the city had been awarded a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, besides $100,000 of REAP grants.
    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space.”
    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  20. August 4, 2004 Report The minutes state the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, used toward a 65 acre City Park and a 20 acre City Park East.
    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space. These grants have been used toward the purchase costs of the 65 acre City Park and the 20 acre City Park East.”
    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  21. October 19, 2004 Resolution Resolution 2005-026 adopted: Approving an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in Lieu of a Performance Bond for Timber Ridge View Phase One, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5222 · Res. 2005-026 · 2000s
  22. April 27, 2005 Discussion The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds.
    “Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  23. July 13, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-271 divided taxes on property in the 2005 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2005 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. WHEREAS, Ordinance No.”
    document 4914, p. 1 · Ord. 271 · 2000s
  24. January 4, 2006 Disaster The fire chief announced delivery of air tanks worth approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA.
    “Kee announced the delivery of air tanks with value of approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA. Motion Reeve, second Surine to adjourn. Motion carried. 7:40 p.m. Margaret B.”
    document 4032, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
  25. January 11, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-3 authorized the city to apply for a low interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE IDNR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5230, p. 1 · Res. 2006-003 · 2000s
  26. January 11, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-275 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Duration of Maintenance Bonds document 4918 · Ord. 2006-275 · 2000s
  27. March 8, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-8 set fees for public and private parades and assemblies in the city.
    “A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin does regulate private and public parades and assemblies within the City of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5237, p. 1 · Res. 2006-008 · 2000s
  28. March 23, 2006 Figure Planning and Zoning heard that most communities participate at 25% on required road improvements and that North Liberty had agreed the year before to 33% for new roadway work; members thought 33% each for the city and the east and west subdivisions fair for Roberts Ferry Road.
    “most communities participate at a rate of 25% on required road improvements when developments are entering the city. Last year North Liberty had agreed to 33% responsibility for new roadway work.”
    document 4028, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  29. April 3, 2006 Figure A fee schedule in the ordinance of April 3, 2006 set $1,450 per dwelling unit for multi-family residential districts and $0.30 per square foot of saleable lot area for commercial and industrial districts.
    “R-8 Multi-Family, 8-Plex $1,450 per dwelling unit R-12 Multi-Family, 12-Plex All other uses allowed in Residential Zones: $2,000 per structure Commercial District C-1B Neighborhood Business District C-2B Community Business District C-10 Restricted Office District $0.30 per square foot of saleable lot area”
    document 4922, p. 2 · 2000s
  30. April 3, 2006 Figure $1,450 per dwelling unit as printed (2006) · about $2,400 per dwelling unit in 2026 dollars Derived
    “R-8 Multi-Family, 8-Plex $1,450 per dwelling unit R-12 Multi-Family, 12-Plex All other uses allowed in Residential Zones: $2,000 per structure Commercial District C-1B Neighborhood Business District C-2B Community Business District C-10 Restricted Office District $0.30 per square foot of saleable lot area”
    document 4922, p. 2 · 2000s
  31. April 3, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-278 governed the recoupment of fees for use of city resources, to recover costs of new developments.
    “AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE RECOUPMENT OF FEES FOR USE OF CITY RESOURCES BE IT ORDAINED, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that it does hereby adopt the following ordinance for the purposed of recoupment of costs associated with new developments within the City of Tiffin in a just and equitable manner: Sec. 1. PURPOSE.”
    document 4921, p. 1 · Ord. 278 · 2000s
  32. June 21, 2006 Discussion The minutes record that the city had not contributed to residential subdivisions up to that time and did not see it as fair to make an exception for the Villages.
    “The city has not contributed to residential subdivision up to this time, and did not see that it would be fair to make an exception at this location. Question about what were qualifying costs. City attorney thought they were defined somewhere and he would get a more definite meaning for this terminology prior to the next meeting for council consideration and review.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  33. June 21, 2006 Discussion The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues.
    “Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  34. August 2, 2006 Neighbors The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries.
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  35. August 2, 2006 Figure The $130,000 Clear Creek Amana contribution to a sewer line of 2006 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  36. August 2, 2006 Figure The agreement put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be provided by the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  37. August 2, 2006 Discussion The discussion put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be split among the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow. Costs to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer as reasonable, and any costs in excess of $390,000 to be paid by developers of Deer View.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  38. August 2, 2006 Decision The council approved sharing one half the cost of a water main to the school property, with the total cost approximated at $91,000 and the city share not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000. Repayment period not to exceed two years and including no interest cost to the city all subject to review and approval of the city engineer and city attorney and that agreement including same be drawn for final consideration..”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  39. August 2, 2006 Figure The council approved sharing one half the cost of boring a water line under Highway 6, the total cost approximated at $91,000, at an amount not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000.”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  40. December 13, 2006 Decision The council approved starting a Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation and the mayor named a council member to chair the effort.
    “Motion Dils, second Demuth to approve participation and begin the Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation. Ayes: Bartels, Petersen, Demuth, Dils and Wright. Motion carried. Mayor Potter appointed Councilmember Ruth Demuth to chair this effort and to locate members for the Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees before the end of the year.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  41. December 13, 2006 Figure An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600.
    “Iowa City contributes approximately $150,000 each year, Coralville approx. $75,000, North Liberty approximately $15,000 and Tiffin at $600. Bartels asked that the Clerk contact DeeDee Kern of the CCA Community schools to see what could be done to begin cooperative work on grants for the school and community of Tiffin.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  42. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-25 authorized the city to apply for a low interest planning and design loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST PLANNING AND DESIGN LOAN FROM THE IDNR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5255, p. 1 · Res. 2007-025 · 2000s
  43. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-22 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2007-22 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE 1, FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has identified an apparent”
    document 5242, p. 1 · Res. 2007-022 · 2000s
  44. July 11, 2007 Figure The pay discussion states that the clerk had won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community.
    “The clerk has won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community of Tiffin, growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  45. July 11, 2007 Figure The pay discussion states that the clerk had won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community.
    “The clerk has won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community of Tiffin, growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  46. July 11, 2007 Report In the clerk pay discussion the minutes state that growth included a new $1.3 sewer plant and a $1.5 water facility; the minutes print no unit after the 1.3 or the 1.5.
    “growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  47. July 11, 2007 Figure The council approved a 3% raise for the City Clerk from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20.
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  48. July 11, 2007 Figure The city clerk salary before the 3% increase of Resolution 2007-35 was $46,929.33.
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2007-35 · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  49. July 11, 2007 Figure In 2026 dollars the clerk salary of 2007 ($48,337.20) is 1.2744 times the clerk salary of 2000 ($31,499.60). Derived
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  50. July 11, 2007 Figure Resolution 2007-35 gave the Public Works Director a 3% increase from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35 for pay increase of 3% for the Public Works Director Brett Mehmen for an increase from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  51. July 11, 2007 Figure $49,889.73 per year as printed (2007) · about $81,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35 for pay increase of 3% for the Public Works Director Brett Mehmen for an increase from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  52. July 11, 2007 Figure Resolution 2007-35 gave the public works director a 3 percent increase, from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35 for pay increase of 3% for the Public Works Director Brett Mehmen for an increase from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2007-035 · 2000s
  53. July 11, 2007 Figure The public works director's annual salary of $49,889.73 as printed in 2007 is about $81,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35 for pay increase of 3% for the Public Works Director Brett Mehmen for an increase from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  54. July 11, 2007 Discussion The 2007-07-11 minutes use the number 2007-35 for the staff pay increase resolution and also for the resolution accepting streets and sewers in Deer View Estates Part One.
    “A RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING ALL STREETS, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER, EXCEPT FOR SIDEWALKS, IN DEER VIEW ESTATES PART ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA., and made a motion for approval. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Petersen. Ayes: Petersen, Wright, Bartels, and Demuth. Nays: Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4006, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2007-035 · 2000s
  55. September 19, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-58 placed a 7% hotel-motel tax, to begin July 1, 2008, on the general election ballot.
    “Should Tiffin impose a 7% hotel-motel tax beginning July 1, 2008? Should the City of Tiffin impose a hotel-motel tax under the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 423A at the rate of 7% upon the gross receipts from the renting of any and all rooms in any hotel, motel, inn or public lodging house and on all lodgings covered by Chapter 423A, beginning July 1, 2008 with revenues of th”
    document 5265, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058 · 2000s
  56. October 10, 2007 Decision The TIF funding resolution for Roberts Ferry Road is numbered 2007-58, the same number printed on the hotel-motel tax election resolution (see the also quote).
    “CITY OF TIFFIN RESOLUTION NO. 2007-58 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TIF FUNDS FOR FINANCING THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD PROJECT.”
    document 5264, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058 · 2000s
  57. October 10, 2007 Decision A resolution authorized use of TIF funds to pay for the Roberts Ferry Road improvement then underway, noting that the area lies mostly within the existing TIF district.
    “the Council desires use TIF funds for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that the City Council hereby authorizes the use of TIF funds by the City for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road improvement now underway in the City.”
    document 5264, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058 · 2000s
  58. November 14, 2007 Decision The council discussed the balance of the Centennial fund and approved use of Centennial Funds for the Santa event.
    “Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event. Discussion held and was reported that a volunteer committee was forming to provide additional assistance for event. Council approved use of Centennial Funds for Santa event.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  59. November 14, 2007 Discussion The council discussed increasing meeting compensation for the mayor and council members and took no action.
    “Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  60. November 14, 2007 Decision The attorney presented warranty deeds for a land exchange with the Villages for water tower improvements, and the council asked a securities firm for financing methods for the water tower.
    “Attorney Greenleaf presented Warranty Deed documents for completion to convey land exchange with Villages and City of Tiffin for purpose of Water Tower improvements. Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  61. November 14, 2007 Decision The council heard warranty deed documents for a land exchange with the Villages for water tower improvements and asked a securities firm for information on methods of financing them.
    “Attorney Greenleaf presented Warranty Deed documents for completion to convey land exchange with Villages and City of Tiffin for purpose of Water Tower improvements. Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  62. December 12, 2007 Spending The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  63. December 12, 2007 Figure The $370,200 JCCOG grant for the Ireland Avenue extension of 2007 is about $600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  64. December 12, 2007 Figure The mayor reported that JCCOG awarded the city for 2009 a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  65. December 12, 2007 Spending The attorney reported receipt of $86,110.33 from a developer toward Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard, and the council approved a resolution accepting the payment.
    “Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of receipt of payment from LDR for Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Blvd for $86,110.33. Motion Dils, seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution Accepting Payment of Agreed Portion of Roberts Ferry Road Costs from LDR. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  66. December 12, 2007 Discussion The 2007-12-12 minutes call the commercial and industrial water and sewer rate ordinance Ordinance 2007-290.
    “Motion carried to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2007-290 Amend Water and Sewer Rates for Commercial and Industrial Zones. Discussion held on rates, meters, and zones. Motion carried to close Public Hearing. Motion carried to table action on Ordinance to review as ordinance on Oversized Metered Water Rates for all Zones.”
    document 4000, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  67. January 2, 2008 Figure The clerk's salary of $42,000 per year in 2008 is about 168 times the $250.00 per year of 1967, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  68. January 2, 2008 Figure In 2026 dollars the clerk's annual salary of 2008 is about 26.1 times that of 1967 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  69. January 2, 2008 Figure The council set the clerk's salary at $42,000 per year with no extra pay for attending meetings.
    “to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.”
    document 3999, p. 1 · meeting · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  70. January 9, 2008 Figure The bills list shows a payment to Iowa Codification Inc of 2,200.00.
    “IOWA CODIFICATION INC 2,200.00 IOWA DNR 400.00 IOWA FINANCIAL AUTHORITY 43,045.85 IOWA ONE CALL 28.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES 941.20 IPERS 1,952.70 JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 2,340.00 JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER 12.00”
    document 3998, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  71. January 9, 2008 Decision The council approved the engineer continuing to work with a securities firm and bond counsel to secure financing for a new water tower, including analyzing TIF areas.
    “Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities, presented facts and figures on possible methods of financing new water tower. Motion Petersen, seconded Gericke to approve Engineer Hart to continue working with Ruan Securities and Whitney & Dorsey to secure financing for new water tower which also included analyzing TIF areas.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  72. January 9, 2008 Discussion The 2008-01-09 minutes give the oversized metered water rate ordinance as Ordinance 2008-289.
    “to allow first reading by ordinance 2008-289 amending Water Ordinance of City of Tiffin in providing for rates on oversized metered water use in all zones. Carried unanimously. Motion Gericke, seconded Bartels, for second reading of Ordinance 2008-289. To be read at regular February council meeting. Carried unanimously.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  73. January 9, 2008 Spending Seventeen bidders submitted bids on the 2008 Water Main Extension Project; the low bid was 68,888.88.
    “Seventeen bidders submitted bids for Project. Bockenstedt Excavating low bidder at 68,888.88. Motion Bartels, seconded Petersen, to approve Resolution 2008-02 to Approve and Award 2008 Water Main Extension Project to low bidder upon review by Engineer Mike Hart. Carried unanimously.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  74. January 9, 2008 Discussion A securities firm presented methods of financing a new water tower, and the council had the engineer continue with the securities firm and a law firm, including analysis of TIF areas.
    “Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities, presented facts and figures on possible methods of financing new water tower. Motion Petersen, seconded Gericke to approve Engineer Hart to continue working with Ruan Securities and Whitney & Dorsey to secure financing for new water tower which also included analyzing TIF areas.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  75. March 17, 2008 Decision The adopted ordinance, numbered 2008-290, established water and sewer rates based on water meter demand size, billing larger meters at a multiplier of the base residential meter.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES BASED ON WATER METER DEMAND SIZE Section 1: Purpose. This ordinance amends Ordinance Nos. 188, 258, and 217, and preceding ordinances establishing rates for water and sewer users in the City.”
    document 4932, p. 1 · Ord. 290 · 2000s
  76. April 9, 2008 Spending The council heard Pay Estimate #7 of $55,645.13 and Change Order #4 of $1,507.00 on the Roberts Ferry Road project.
    “Streb Construction presented Pay Estimate #7 for $55,645.13 and Change Order #4 for $1,507.00 for work completed on Roberts Ferry Road.”
    document 3987, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  77. April 9, 2008 Decision The council approved replacing the magnetic meter in Well #3 at a cost of $5,000.00 after an EPA directive.
    “Public Works reported of EPA directive to replace Mag Meter in Well #3 at cost of $5,000.00. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve replacement.”
    document 3987, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  78. May 14, 2008 Decision The council moved to transfer all 2006 Centennial Funds to the Tiffinfest Fund account.
    “Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the Tiffinfest Fund account.”
    document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  79. May 14, 2008 Figure The county shed property price works out to about $116,000 an acre ($160,000 for 1.377 acres), both figures on the same resolution. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  80. May 14, 2008 Spending The offer to buy attached to Resolution 2008-08 set the purchase price at $160,000.00; the minutes record the same $160,000 purchase agreement with the county supervisors.
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  81. May 14, 2008 Figure The $160,000 county shed purchase price of 2008 is about $250,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  82. May 14, 2008 Landmark Resolution 2008-08 approved buying the county shed property, about 1.377 acres between Railroad Street and the railroad tracks, from Johnson County.
    “contains approximately 1.377 acres, more or less, and is bounded on the north side by Railroad Street and on the south side by the trackage of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, subject to easements and restrictions with the exact legal description to be approved by the attorney for the buyer.”
    document 5273, p. 1 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  83. May 14, 2008 Discussion The May 14, 2008 agenda listed under the Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism committee a discussion of $161,000 for trails.
    “Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism a. Discuss $161,000 for trails”
    document 3982, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  84. May 14, 2008 Spending Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000 and to approve Resolution 2008-08 to authorize the purchase of the County Facility.
    “$160,000.00 as printed”
    document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  85. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000 and to approve Resolution 2008-08 to authorize the purchase of the County Facility. document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  86. June 30, 2008 Figure On June 30, 2008 the council approved wage increases for full-time employees, including $55,000 annual salary for the Public Works Director.
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  87. June 30, 2008 Figure $55,000 per year as printed (2008) · about $86,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  88. June 30, 2008 Figure The Public Works Director's annual salary of $55,000 in 2008 is about 4.4 times the $12,500.00 salary of 1978, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  89. June 30, 2008 Figure In 2026 dollars the public works salary of 2008 is about 1.33 times that of 1978 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  90. June 30, 2008 Figure The council approved wage increases for full time city employees, with the Public Works Director at $55,000 annual salary and one worker at $21.00 per hour.
    “Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · Brian Detert · 2000s
  91. June 30, 2008 Figure The $55,000 public works director salary of 2008 is about $86,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  92. August 13, 2008 Figure The expense list of August 13, 2008 includes TiffinFest 1,999.50.
    “Tiffin Fire Dept Association 13,000.00 TiffinFest 1,999.50 Titan Machinery 92.48”
    document 3968, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  93. October 8, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-293 increased the bond peddlers and solicitors must obtain and allowed prosecution of violations as municipal infractions; Section VIII set the bond at $1,000.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Ordinance No. 1979-85 to increase the amount of the bond that peddlers and solicitors must obtain and to allow prosecution of violations as municipal infractions. Section 2. Amendment: City of tiffin Ordinance No. 1979-85. Section VIII is deleted and in lieu thereof the following provision is adopted: SECTION VIII. Bond Required.”
    document 4935, p. 1 · Ord. 293 · 2000s
  94. October 8, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-293 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1979-85 by Increasing the Bond Amount and Ammending Penalty Provisions document 4935 · meeting · Ord. 2008-293 · 2000s
  95. November 12, 2008 Spending The council awarded the highway widening project to the low bid of $1,482,207.85, contingent on review by the engineer and the Iowa DOT.
    “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 · 2000s
  96. November 12, 2008 Figure The $1,482,207.85 highway widening low bid of 2008 is about $2,300,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 · 2000s
  97. November 12, 2008 Spending Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation
    “$1,482,207.85 as printed”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  98. November 12, 2008 Spending Motion Gericke seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-26 Approving Award of Alternate Bid contract for 2008 Watermain Extension Phase Two Project extending waterline south to the Villages development to Summers Enterprises, Inc. for $274,414.00.
    “$274,414.00 as printed”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  99. December 10, 2008 Spending Resolution 2008-33 approved final acceptance and the final pay estimate of $48,711.91 for the 2007-2008 Roberts Ferry Road Project.
    “Resolution 2008-33 Final Acceptance and Approve Final Pay Estimate to Strep Construction in the amount of $48,711.91, for the completion of the 2007-2008 Roberts Ferry Road Project.”
    document 3957, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2008-33 · 2000s
  100. February 11, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-4 asked the county to put a one percent local sales and service tax for the city to the voters.
    “a proposition authorizing of a local sales and service tax in the City of Tiffin at one percent (1%). "To authorize the imposition of a local sale and service tax in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective the earliest calendar quarter." SECTION 2.”
    document 5327, p. 1 · Res. 2009-004 · 2000s

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