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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. March 12, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-02 assessed a $1500.00 civil penalty or thirty day retail cigarette permit suspension against a retailer whose employee sold or provided tobacco to a minor.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02 RESOLUTION ASSESSING $1500.00 CIVIL PENALTY OR THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT SUSPENSION AGAINST THE DEPOT WHEREAS, on December 10, 2008, an employee of The Depot, 221 West Marengo Road, Tiffin, Iowa, violated Iowa Code § 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to a minor; and WHEREAS, at the time”
    document 5321, p. 1 · Res. 2009-02 · 2000s
  2. May 5, 2009 Figure The May 2009 newsletter stated the current census was set at 1034 residents and the 2010 census was estimated close to 1800.
    “The current census is set at 1034 residents. The 2010 census is estimated close to 1800 residents.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  3. May 5, 2009 Discussion The May 2009 city newsletter told Johnson County voters, including Tiffin voters, they would vote on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 on a one-cent sales and service tax.
    “Johnson County voters which include Tiffin voters, will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 to vote on the adoption of a one-cent sales and service tax.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  4. May 5, 2009 Figure The newsletter said, from County Auditor information, that Tiffin could receive between $80,000 and $125,000 per year for four years from the tax.
    “Tiffin could receive between $80,000 to $125,000 per year for four years.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  5. May 5, 2009 Decision The council accepted a low bid of $1000.00 from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance for a water tower inspection.
    “Motion Made by Petersen seconded by Wright to accept low bid from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance of $1000.00 for Water Tower Inspection.”
    document 3951, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  6. June 10, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-14B recorded total bids of $176,745.90 for the 2009 sanitary sewer extension through the ball field park area.
    “Total Bids: $176,745.90 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION MADE BY Councilperson Jim Bartels. Seconded by Councilperson Mark Petersen.”
    document 5361, p. 1 · Res. 2009-014 · 2000s
  7. August 12, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review.
    “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer.”
    document 5388, p. 1 · Res. 2009-029 · 2000s
  8. August 12, 2009 Figure The $410,973 Ireland Avenue water main and sanitary sewer bid of 2009 is about $650,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer.”
    document 5388, p. 1 · 2000s
  9. August 12, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-32 awarded the contract for the Tiffin City Park Trail Phase Three project to City Wide Construction Corp. of Cedar Rapids, the lowest responsible bidder.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2009-32 RESOLUTION AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STP-E-7662(607)—8V-52 TIFFIN CITY PARK TRAIL PHASE THREE”
    document 5394, p. 1 · 2000s
  10. October 14, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-44 recorded a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999, and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
    “a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”
    document 5329, p. 1 · Res. 2009-044 · 2000s
  11. October 15, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-45 recorded a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond dated September 30, 1999 and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
    “a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”
    document 5330, p. 1 · Res. 2009-045 · 2000s
  12. February 24, 2010 Discussion The minutes of February 24, 2010 record a general consensus to use available 2009-2010 Local Option Sales taxes for minor Jasper Avenue improvements.
    “General consensus of members to use available 2009-2010 Local Option Sales taxes to make improvements.”
    document 3939, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  13. March 10, 2010 Discussion The mayor explained that trail grants can only be used for construction costs and not for land acquisition, in a discussion of the fair market value of land needed for Trails Phase Four.
    “Mayor Phillips explained that trail grants can only be used for construction costs only and not for the cost of land acquisition.”
    document 3938, p. 4 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  14. May 5, 2010 Decision A two year TIF rebate was proposed for LMR Development in exchange for 12 plus acres of timberland to be deeded to the City of Tiffin Trails System.
    “allow a two year TIF Rebate in exchange for the 12 plus acres of timberland to be deeded over to the City of Tiffin Trails System.”
    document 3933, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  15. June 9, 2010 Spending At the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment public hearing the mayor explained that Lot Five of Bigelow Subdivision was being added to allow a two-year TIF rebate to LMR Development for a commercial building.
    “purpose for request to amend current Urban Renewal Plan to include Lot Five of Bigelow Sub-division for purpose to allow two year TIF Rebate to LMR Development for commercial building”
    document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  16. July 10, 2010 Figure The council approved Resolution 2010-34, a $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses, forgivable if it could not be repaid from 2010 net profits.
    “approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable.”
    document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2010-034 · 2010s
  17. July 10, 2010 Figure The Tiffinfest loan of $10,000 as printed in 2010 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable.”
    document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  18. July 10, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  19. August 11, 2010 Figure The 2010 Code's solid waste chapter provided that trash bags could be purchased at the convenience stores for $1.25 each or an annual tag for $65.00.
    “purchased at the convenience stores for $1.25 each or an annual tag can be purchased for $65.00. The cost is prorated monthly for the annual tag. Trash cans of 20 gallons to 33 gallons require 2 annual stickers. 2.”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  20. August 11, 2010 Figure The 2010 Code of Ordinances priced recycling at $5.00 per month for a single family dwelling and each mobile home.
    “family dwelling, and for each mobile home: $5.00 per month or $2.50 per month for”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  21. August 11, 2010 Figure $5 per month as printed (2010) · about $7.7 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “family dwelling, and for each mobile home: $5.00 per month or $2.50 per month for”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  22. August 11, 2010 Figure The 2010 Code's solid waste chapter charged $5.00 per month for recycling for each dwelling, or $2.50 per month for customers who qualified for the reduced rate.
    “family dwelling, and for each mobile home: $5.00 per month or $2.50 per month for customers age 62 and older. B. Solid Waste. For each residential premises and for each dwelling unit of a multiple-family dwelling up to”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  23. August 11, 2010 Decision The council voted to charge a minimal fee of $5.00 for reservations of the City Park Picnic Shelter.
    “to charge a minimal fee of $5.00 for reservations of City Park Picnic Shelter.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  24. August 11, 2010 Figure $5.00 as printed in 2010 is about $8 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to charge a minimal fee of $5.00 for reservations of City Park Picnic Shelter.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  25. October 13, 2010 Figure Resolution 2010-51 approved the sale of the city's 2000 Ford F350 truck to the highest bidder for $2,680.00.
    “WHEREAS, the highest bidder was Clear Creek Auto for the amount of $2,680.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa approves the sale of the 2000 Ford F350 truck”
    document 5561, p. 1 · Res. 2010-051 · 2010s
  26. October 13, 2010 Figure $2,680 as printed (2010) · about $4,100 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “WHEREAS, the highest bidder was Clear Creek Auto for the amount of $2,680.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa approves the sale of the 2000 Ford F350 truck”
    document 5561, p. 1 · 2010s
  27. October 13, 2010 Decision The council approved Resolution 2010-49 at the school district's request to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage, by a vote of three ayes to one nay.
    “Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-49 request by CCA School District to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage on meters. Ayes Ball, Petersen and Weipert. Nays Bartels.”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  28. 2011 Figure The state financial report for the fiscal year of the 2010-2011 budget prints a budget of 3,159,680 for total expenditures and other financing uses and 3,534,780 for total revenues and other sources.
    “Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses 1,749,903 725,127 2,475,030 3,159,680 Excess revenues and other sources over (Under) Expenditures/And other financing uses 714,262 196,434 910,696 375,100 Beginning fund balance July 1, 2010 819,463 973,695 1,793,158 2,137,870 Ending fund balance June”
    document 5751, p. 2 · 2010s
  29. January 12, 2011 Spending The capital improvements plan adopted by resolution in January 2011 lists an interchange at Forevergreen Road off I-380 at $20,000,000 in the 2020-2025 period.
    “Interchange at Forevergreen Rd off I-380 Grade & Pave Street, Install Curb, Gutter and Sidewalks or Trails $20,000,000 2020-2025”
    document 5597, p. 3 · 2010s
  30. January 12, 2011 Figure The 2011 capital plan figure for a Forevergreen Road interchange of $20,000,000 as printed in 2011 is about $30,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Interchange at Forevergreen Rd off I-380 Grade & Pave Street, Install Curb, Gutter and Sidewalks or Trails $20,000,000 2020-2025”
    document 5597, p. 3 · 2010s
  31. January 12, 2011 Figure The January 2011 capital improvements plan lists Forevergreen Road from Ireland to Half Moon at $1,000,000 for 2025-2030.
    “Forevergreen Rd(Ireland to Half Moon) Grade and Pave and install infrastructure $1,000,000 2025-2030”
    document 5597, p. 4 · 2010s
  32. January 12, 2011 Figure The 2011 capital plan figure for Forevergreen Road (Ireland to Half Moon) of $1,000,000 as printed in 2011 is about $1,500,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Forevergreen Rd(Ireland to Half Moon) Grade and Pave and install infrastructure $1,000,000 2025-2030”
    document 5597, p. 4 · 2010s
  33. February 9, 2011 Decision The February 9, 2011 agenda listed City Park Improvements: bleachers, Resolution 2011-06 approve purchase.
    “Bleachers Resolution 2011-06 Approve Purchase”
    document 3905, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  34. March 9, 2011 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2012 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.97649 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property .......... $ 11.97649”
    document 5752, p. 3 · 2010s
  35. March 9, 2011 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2012 prints taxes levied on property of $385,776 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 385,776 312,111 314,684”
    document 5752, p. 3 · 2010s
  36. March 9, 2011 Figure $385,776 as printed (2011) · about $580,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 385,776 312,111 314,684”
    document 5752, p. 3 · 2010s
  37. July 13, 2011 Decision Resolution 2011-32 awarded the contract for the Tiffin City Park Trail Phase Four project to Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, the lowest responsible bidder.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2011-32 RESOLUTION AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STP-E-7662(609)—8V-52 TIFFIN CITY PARK TRAIL PHASE FOUR”
    document 5612, p. 2 · 2010s
  38. July 27, 2011 Figure Lot 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two was 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  39. July 27, 2011 Figure Recomputed, the 2011 listing is about $45,977 per acre. Derived
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  40. July 27, 2011 Figure The same page lists lot 48 at $160,000.
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  41. August 10, 2011 Spending Council awarded a contract for fencing around the sanitary sewer lagoons to Life Time Fence Company for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.
    “award the contract to Life Time Fence Company Inc for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.”
    document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  42. September 14, 2011 Spending A resolution approved paying Northway Well and Pump Company $43,426.55 for repairs and upgrades after damage to the water well motor in June 2011; an insurer had settled a claim for $6,300.00.
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  43. September 14, 2011 Figure The well motor repair invoice of $43,426.55 as printed in 2011 is about $65,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  44. November 9, 2011 World event Resolution 2011-53 transferring enterprise funds to the general fund recites that the general fund for the fiscal year ending 2010-2011 was under funded from property tax and other sources due to economic conditions.
    “General Funds for Fiscal Year ending 2010-2011 were under funded from Property Tax Appropriations and various other funding sources due to economic conditions and whatever may be.”
    document 5765, p. 1 · Res. 2011-053 · 2010s
  45. November 29, 2011 Spending A November 2011 TIF request listed city park improvements, ongoing plans for soccer fields and youth baseball, parking areas, restrooms, concession stands and trees for bat protection related to trail construction, at 190,000.
    “CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS - ON GOING PLANS FOR SOCCER FIELDS, YOUTH BASEBALL</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>PARKING AREAS, RESTROOMS, CONCESSION STANDS, TREES FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED BATS RELATED TO TRAIL CONSTRUCTION</td> <td>190,000”
    document 5630, p. 4 · 2010s
  46. January 11, 2012 Decision The council voted to use the remaining Trails Phase 4 budget, estimated at $12,726, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue.
    “use remaining budget from Trails Phase 4 project; estimated in the amount of $12,726 by Engineer Frederick, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue”
    document 3871, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  47. January 11, 2012 Figure The remaining Trails Phase 4 budget put toward the Jasper Avenue railroad crossing of $12,726 as printed in 2012 is about $19,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “use remaining budget from Trails Phase 4 project; estimated in the amount of $12,726 by Engineer Frederick, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue”
    document 3871, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  48. January 11, 2012 Decision The council voted to use the remaining Trails Phase 4 budget, estimated at $12,726, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue, which IDOT and the MPO had approved.
    “use remaining budget from Trails Phase 4 project; estimated in the amount of $12,726 by Engineer Frederick, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue and that expenditure for that project has been approved by the IDOT and MPO”
    document 3871, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  49. February 1, 2012 Figure Planning and Zoning minutes record the lot as currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  50. February 1, 2012 Figure Recomputed from the 2012 minutes, the listing is about $94,118 per acre for $160,000. Derived
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  51. February 1, 2012 Figure The same page lists $160,000.
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  52. April 11, 2012 Figure Three sealed offers were opened for a city lot on Redbird Run: cash offers of $45,000 and $45,100 and an offer of $1,500 above the highest bidder with a cap of $50,000.
    “cash offer of $45,000 from Tony and Katie Schmelzer; cash offer of $45,100 from PAK LLC”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  53. April 11, 2012 Figure $45,100 as printed (2012) · about $66,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “cash offer of $45,000 from Tony and Katie Schmelzer; cash offer of $45,100 from PAK LLC”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  54. April 11, 2012 Figure The printed $55,000 of 2012 is about $81,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  55. April 11, 2012 Decision Council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Michon Ann Jackson as clerk/administrator at a salary of $55,000 per year.
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  56. April 11, 2012 Figure The council approved Resolution 2012-07 authorizing the mayor to sign a purchase agreement for the sale of Lot 31 in Timber Ridge View Estates Part Two at 827 Redbird Run for $46,600.
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to approve Resolution No. 2012-07 Authorizing Mayor to Sign Purchase Agreement for Sale of Lot 31 in Timber Ridge View Estates Part Two at 827 Redbird Run to Tracy Reiten and Chad Kron in the amount of $46,600.”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2012-07 · 2010s
  57. April 11, 2012 Figure $46,600 as printed (2012) · about $68,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to approve Resolution No. 2012-07 Authorizing Mayor to Sign Purchase Agreement for Sale of Lot 31 in Timber Ridge View Estates Part Two at 827 Redbird Run to Tracy Reiten and Chad Kron in the amount of $46,600.”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  58. April 11, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-309 adopted: Roll call vote: Ryan, aye; Ball, aye; Weipert, aye; Bartels, aye; Upton, aye. Thereupon Upton moved and Ryan seconded that Ordinance No. 2012.309 be placed upon its final passage and passed. Roll call vote: Ryan, aye; Ball, aye; Weipert, aye; Bartels, aye; Upton, aye. 2012-13.Budget Resolution No document 4951 · meeting · Ord. 2012-309 · 2010s
  59. June 13, 2012 Figure Neighbors told the council they were interested in purchasing the city's out-lot along Oakdale Boulevard and Redbird Run for $41,000.
    “are interested in purchasing the City's out-lot of land that is located along Oakdale Blvd & Redbird Run for $41,000.”
    document 3852, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  60. June 13, 2012 Figure $41,000 as printed (2012) · about $60,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “are interested in purchasing the City's out-lot of land that is located along Oakdale Blvd & Redbird Run for $41,000.”
    document 3852, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  61. June 13, 2012 Figure Resolution 2012-30 set a fee of $25 for a special one-time use fireworks permit for a special event.
    “This permit fee will be $25 for the one-time use fireworks permit; Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to adopt the fee of $25 for the special one-time use fireworks permit.”
    document 5795, p. 1 · Res. 2012-030 · 2010s
  62. June 13, 2012 Figure The special-event fireworks permit fee of $25.00 as printed in 2012 is about $37 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “This permit fee will be $25 for the one-time use fireworks permit; Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to adopt the fee of $25 for the special one-time use fireworks permit.”
    document 5795, p. 1 · 2010s
  63. June 27, 2012 Decision Council voted to seek a bond rating from S&P, with the financial advisor noting a rating could lower the borrowing rate by about half a percent and cost about $7,500.
    “The City should get Rated – like with Standard & Poor’s ("S & P"), this will decrease our APR up to around ½ a percent or more. Costs for rating is around $7,500”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  64. June 27, 2012 Spending City Hall received a quote of $320,000 from Woodruff Construction to completely gut and restore the Locker building for a new City Hall.
    “City Hall received a quote from Woodruff Construction for $320,000 to completely gut and restore the Locker to utilize as a new location for City Hall.”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  65. August 8, 2012 Figure The printed $6,100,000 of 2012 is about $9,000,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
  66. August 8, 2012 Report The minutes record that the city could not get an S&P bond rating because it had not had an audit done in a while and had not previously used fund accounting.
    “we could not get a bond rating (with S & P) because of two factors: 1) the City has not had an audit done in a while; 2) the city did not previously have any fund accounting”
    document 3848, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  67. August 8, 2012 Spending The resolution approved a bond purchase agreement for $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A, for street, water, sewer and park projects and refunding of earlier SRF bonds.
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  68. August 8, 2012 Report The bond resolution recites a current refunding of the outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A.
    “current refunding (the “Current Refunding”) the City’s outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  69. August 8, 2012 Figure The public works report of August 8, 2012 said the water tower drawings were in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.
    “Public Works reported: Water tower drawings are in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.”
    document 3848, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  70. September 1, 2012 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A: $6,100,000, Street, water and sewer improvements in the urban renewal areas, and refunding of earlier bonds
    “Resolution 2012-37: bond purchase agreement, $6,100,000 Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
  71. September 26, 2012 Spending Resolution 2012-48 accepted the bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. of $1,153,900.00 for construction of the water tower as the lowest responsible bid.
    “That the Bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $1,153,900.00 for the construction of the Water Tower described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council after public hearing, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible bid received,”
    document 5813, p. 1 · Res. 2012-48 · 2010s
  72. September 26, 2012 Figure The $1,153,900 water tower construction bid of 2012 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “That the Bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $1,153,900.00 for the construction of the Water Tower described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council after public hearing, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible bid received,”
    document 5813, p. 1 · 2010s
  73. September 28, 2012 Figure The debt statement notes that effective September 28, 2012 the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.
    “Effective September 28, 2012, the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.”
    document 1353, p. 29 · meeting · 2010s
  74. November 28, 2012 Decision A resolution describes the Old Town area as bordered by Highway 6 on the north, new Ireland Avenue on the west, Railroad Street on the south and Summer Hays Street on the east, and finds blighted conditions.
    “known as Old Town. The property is bordered on the north by Highway 6, on the west by new Ireland Avenue, on the south by Railroad Street and on the east by Summer Hays Street”
    document 5843, p. 1 · Res. 2012-078 · 2010s
  75. November 28, 2012 Figure A resolution approved a tax increment economic development grant to a builder in an amount not to exceed $165,731.
    “The Grant in an amount not to exceed $165,731, is hereby approved.”
    document 5842, p. 2 · 2010s
  76. November 28, 2012 Figure $165,731 as printed (2012) · about $240,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The Grant in an amount not to exceed $165,731, is hereby approved.”
    document 5842, p. 2 · 2010s
  77. January 9, 2013 Figure The printed $280,000 of 2013 is about $400,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  78. January 9, 2013 Figure The mayor stated the city had paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that the site needed to be utilized.
    “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  79. January 9, 2013 Decision On final reading a council member described the ordinance as adding the old town area into the urban renewal area.
    “Council Person Upton confirmed this is adding the old town area into the urban renewal area.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2012-320 · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  80. January 9, 2013 Decision After a closed session on January 9, 2013 the council voted to authorize the mayor to make a legal offer on a property of not more than $155,000, contingent on the appraisal and the offer in writing.
    “Motion by Ryan to authorize Mayor Berner to make a legal offer on the Bryant property in the amount of not more than $155,000 contingent upon the appraisal and the offer in writing”
    document 3838, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  81. January 9, 2013 Figure $155,000 as printed (2013) · about $220,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion by Ryan to authorize Mayor Berner to make a legal offer on the Bryant property in the amount of not more than $155,000 contingent upon the appraisal and the offer in writing”
    document 3838, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  82. February 27, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-322 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance 2013-319 to Change the Time Period Under Section 2.05 Maintenance Bond Required – 3rd Reading document 4963 · meeting · Ord. 2013-322 · 2010s
  83. March 13, 2013 Spending The council approved Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50 for the Division 2 Water Tower Project.
    “Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3826, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  84. March 13, 2013 Figure The Division 2 tower contract of $289,762.50 as printed in 2013 is about $420,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3826, p. 1 · 2010s
  85. March 13, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-035 awarded the Division 2 Water Tower Project contract to Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50.
    “Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3825, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-035 · 2010s
  86. March 13, 2013 Figure The $289,762.50 water tower division 2 contract of 2013 is about $420,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3825, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  87. March 13, 2013 Figure The payables list includes $4,398.34 for the Johnson County Sheriff's March monthly contract.
    “JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF</td> <td>MARCH MONTHLY CONTRACT</td> <td>$4,398.34”
    document 3825, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  88. April 10, 2013 Figure On April 10, 2013 the council voted to pay the Zoning Board of Adjustment $20 per meeting.
    “Motion Ryan to pay the Zoning Board of Adjustment a compensation of $20 per meeting, seconded Upton. All ayes.”
    document 3821, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  89. April 10, 2013 Spending Council voted to hire ECICOG for the city's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758.
    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  90. April 10, 2013 Spending The council moved to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758.
    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758, seconded”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  91. April 10, 2013 Figure The comprehensive plan consultant contract of $10,758.00 as printed in 2013 is about $16,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758, seconded”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  92. April 10, 2013 Figure The ordinance added a late fee of 5.0% to each delinquent utility bill paid after the due date.
    “A late fee of 5.0% shall be added to each delinquent bill for payment after the due date.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · Ord. 2013-326 · 2010s
  93. April 10, 2013 Special event Resolution 2013-061 authorized the administrator/clerk to sign the fireworks contract for TiffinFest, and council amended the contract to be in the City of Tiffin's name.
    “Resolution 2013-061 Authorizing Administrator/Clerk to sign Fireworks contract for TiffinFest: Motion Upton to amend to change the contract to City of Tiffin”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-061 · 2010s
  94. April 10, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-057 adopted: Motion passed. Resolution 2013-057 Authorizing City Administrator/Clerk to Sign Disclosure Documents for Northland Securities from bond proceeds document 3821, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-057 · 2010s
  95. April 18, 2013 Figure The ordinance of 2013 set the late fee at 5.0% on each delinquent bill.
    “A late fee of 5.0% shall be added to each delinquent bill for payment after the due date.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  96. April 18, 2013 Figure The ordinance of 2013 added a $25.00 non-sufficient funds charge to an account.
    “A $25.00 non-sufficient funds ("NSF") charge shall be added on to an account”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  97. April 18, 2013 Figure $25 as printed (2013) · about $36 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A $25.00 non-sufficient funds ("NSF") charge shall be added on to an account”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  98. April 18, 2013 Figure The ordinance of 2013 charged $25.00 before service was restored to a delinquent customer.
    “A fee of $25.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  99. April 18, 2013 Figure $25 as printed (2013) · about $36 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A fee of $25.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  100. April 24, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013 set a public hearing to add compensation of $20 per meeting attended for Board of Adjustment members, the rate already paid to City Council and Planning and Zoning members.
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that the Board of Adjustment should also receive compensation of $20 per meeting attended”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s

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