Tiffin Civic Chronicletiffin.cc

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.

1,770 items match.

  1. April 24, 2013 Figure $20 per meeting as printed (2013) · about $29 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “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
  2. April 24, 2013 Figure A resolution recites that council and Planning and Zoning members are paid $20 per meeting attended.
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  3. April 24, 2013 Figure The printed $20 of 2013 is about $29 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  4. April 24, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-071 approved the sale of a 20-foot strip of city-owned land behind a Deerview residence, for the length of the owner's property, at a just compensation amount of $500 to meet setback requirements.
    “have agreed to purchase said 20' of necessary City-owned land located behind their residence for the length of their entire property for the just compensation amount of $500”
    document 5916, p. 1 · Res. 2013-071 · 2010s
  5. April 24, 2013 Figure $500 as printed (2013) · about $720 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “have agreed to purchase said 20' of necessary City-owned land located behind their residence for the length of their entire property for the just compensation amount of $500”
    document 5916, p. 1 · 2010s
  6. April 24, 2013 Figure The April 24, 2013 resolution recites that Planning and Zoning members are paid a per meeting rate of $20.
    “Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  7. May 8, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-091 adopted: Adopting and Approving Tax Compliance Procedures Relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds document 3815, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-091 · 2010s
  8. May 22, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-88 authorized a contract for the purchase of a 2013 Ford truck for Public Works in the amount of $43,230, a FY2014 budgeted expense.
    “the truck is a FY2014 budgeted expense and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin will order a 2013 Ford truck from Lynch Ford in the amount of $43,230”
    document 5933, p. 1 · Res. 2013-088 · 2010s
  9. May 22, 2013 Figure $43,230 as printed (2013) · about $63,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “the truck is a FY2014 budgeted expense and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin will order a 2013 Ford truck from Lynch Ford in the amount of $43,230”
    document 5933, p. 1 · 2010s
  10. June 12, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-117 adopted: Setting a Public Hearing to Amend the Subdivision Ordinance Maintenance Bond-to two (2) years document 5963 · meeting · Res. 2013-117 · 2010s
  11. June 26, 2013 Figure The plan amendment states the city's total commitment of incremental property tax revenue for the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000.
    “the City's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues with respect to the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000”
    document 5973, p. 11 · Res. 2013-129 · 2010s
  12. June 26, 2013 Figure The council took the third reading of Ordinance 2013-331 amending the Board of Adjustment ordinance to add $20 per meeting compensation.
    “Ordinance 2013-331 Amending BOA Ordinance to Add Compensation Paid Per Meeting of $20 – 3rd reading.”
    document 3813, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2013-331 · 2010s
  13. June 26, 2013 Figure The $10,000 substation property sale works out to about $91,900 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed square feet). Derived
    “containing 4,738.12 square feet more or less, (Substation Property) located within the legal boundaries of the City of Tiffin, to Alliant Energy and; Whereas the City Council held a public hearing on June 26, 2013 concerning the sale of the Substation Property and; Whereas, the City of Tiffin received one bid in the amount of $10,000 from Alliant Energy”
    document 5965, p. 1 · 2010s
  14. June 26, 2013 Figure The city received one bid of $10,000 from Alliant Energy for a substation property of 4,738.12 square feet, and the council authorized the sale.
    “containing 4,738.12 square feet more or less, (Substation Property) located within the legal boundaries of the City of Tiffin, to Alliant Energy and; Whereas the City Council held a public hearing on June 26, 2013 concerning the sale of the Substation Property and; Whereas, the City of Tiffin received one bid in the amount of $10,000 from Alliant Energy”
    document 5965, p. 1 · 2010s
  15. June 26, 2013 Figure $10,000 as printed (2013) · about $14,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “containing 4,738.12 square feet more or less, (Substation Property) located within the legal boundaries of the City of Tiffin, to Alliant Energy and; Whereas the City Council held a public hearing on June 26, 2013 concerning the sale of the Substation Property and; Whereas, the City of Tiffin received one bid in the amount of $10,000 from Alliant Energy”
    document 5965, p. 1 · 2010s
  16. June 26, 2013 Figure The urban renewal plan amendment stated that the city's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues for the Big Seeds project would not exceed $250,000.
    “the City's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues with respect to the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000”
    document 5973, p. 11 · 2010s
  17. June 26, 2013 Figure $250,000 as printed (2013) · about $360,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “the City's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues with respect to the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000”
    document 5973, p. 11 · 2010s
  18. June 26, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-129 adopted: Approving Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area. Berner stated this is a resolution that has come from bond attorney Jon Danos document 5973 · meeting · Res. 2013-129 · 2010s
  19. July 10, 2013 Figure The payables list includes $4,901.00 for the Johnson County Sheriff's July monthly contract.
    “JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF</td> <td>JULY MONTHLY CONTRACT</td> <td>$4,901.00”
    document 3812, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  20. July 24, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-141 recited that it had been past practice to pay Board of Adjustment members $20 for each meeting attended and authorized paying them for prior meetings.
    “Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that it has been past practice to pay the Board of Adjustment members $20 for each meeting they have attended”
    document 5988, p. 1 · Res. 2013-141 · 2010s
  21. July 24, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-332 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance 2013-319 to Change the Time Period Under Section 2.05 Maintenance Bond Required-2nd reading document 4973 · meeting · Ord. 2013-332 · 2010s
  22. July 24, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-137 adopted: Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate for Sewer Revenue Bond document 5983 · meeting · Res. 2013-137 · 2010s
  23. August 14, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-145 authorized the administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a five-year tax rebate with TIF funds.
    “Resolution 2013-145 Authorizing the City Administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a tax rebate for five (5) years with TIF funds”
    document 3809, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-145 · 2010s
  24. August 14, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-144 approved a Dave Schmitt Construction change order of $11,160.21, and the public works department said the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra.
    “Resolution 2013-144 Approving Dave Schmitt Construction change order of $11,160.21: Public Work Mehmen added that the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra.”
    document 3809, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-144 · project · 2010s
  25. August 28, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-160 approved an increase in the wages for the Parks Technician position, not to exceed $32,000 per year.
    “increase in the wages for the Parks Technician Position, not to exceed $32,000 per year”
    document 6011, p. 1 · Res. 2013-160 · 2010s
  26. August 28, 2013 Figure $32,000.00 as printed in 2013 is about $46,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “increase in the wages for the Parks Technician Position, not to exceed $32,000 per year”
    document 6011, p. 1 · 2010s
  27. September 25, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-179 awarded the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700, by three ayes to two nays.
    “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-179 · 2010s
  28. September 25, 2013 Figure The printed $382,700 of 2013 is about $550,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  29. September 25, 2013 Discussion A builder asked council for a two- or three-year TIF rebate for a new dental office described as a $700,000 project adding two full-time positions, on a lot outside any TIF district.
    “asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  30. September 25, 2013 Figure In 2013 a builder asked council for a two or three year TIF rebate for a new dental office described as a $700,000 project adding two full-time positions.
    “Premise Construction asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  31. September 25, 2013 Figure $700,000 as printed (2013) · about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Premise Construction asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  32. October 23, 2013 Landmark On October 23, 2013 the council took up a water leak at Jon's Ice Cream, where the owner said he was informed incorrectly about the location of the water line problem; the minutes record a request for $3,000 of the $12,000 because of the city's misdirection.
    “Discussion and possible action for Jon’s Ice Cream water leak issue: Informed incorrectly about location of water line issues and would like some financial assistance. Philips clarified he is asking only $3,000 of the $12,000 due to the city’s misdirection”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  33. October 23, 2013 Figure The assistance requested for the water leak of $3,000 as printed in 2013 is about $4,300 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Discussion and possible action for Jon’s Ice Cream water leak issue: Informed incorrectly about location of water line issues and would like some financial assistance. Philips clarified he is asking only $3,000 of the $12,000 due to the city’s misdirection”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  34. October 23, 2013 Discussion The October 2013 discussion included the city assisting with paying 25% of the trail-sized sidewalk from the west of the school's property line to the new Ireland Avenue.
    “Discussion about the City assisting with paying 25% of the trail-sized sidewalk from the West of the school’s property line to the new Ireland Avenue”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  35. October 30, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-186 awarded the Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension contract to Cornerstone at $183,025.45.
    “Resolution 2013-186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project to Cornerstone at $183,025.45”
    document 3800, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-186 · project · 2010s
  36. December 9, 2013 Decision Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.
    “Council was informed that the offer should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.”
    document 3799, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  37. January 8, 2014 Decision Council moved to have the mayor make a counter offer to John's Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000.
    “Motion Upton to have the Mayor to make counter offer to John’s Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  38. January 8, 2014 Spending In January 2014 the council took up Resolution 2014-004, a purchase offer to the CCA School Board, with a developer confirming a willingness to pay $20,000 for the land purchase.
    “Developer Buss confirmed they are willing to pay the $20,000 for the land purchase and sign any documentation necessary.”
    document 3798, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-004 · project · 2010s
  39. January 8, 2014 Figure $20,000.00 as printed in 2014 is about $28,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Developer Buss confirmed they are willing to pay the $20,000 for the land purchase and sign any documentation necessary.”
    document 3798, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  40. January 22, 2014 Figure The printed $150,000 of 2014 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  41. January 22, 2014 Figure The mayor's breakdown for Jon's Ice Cream listed a $31,200 appraisal.
    “Mayor Berner gave a breakdown: $31,200 appraisal”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  42. January 22, 2014 Decision Council approved increasing the cost of the Jon's Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000.
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · project · Mike Ryan · 2010s
  43. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the north parking lot at $29,218.
    “concrete North parking lot $29,218”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  44. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed moving the business sign at $4,200.
    “move business sign $4,200”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  45. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the store parking lot at $42,000.
    “concrete store parking lot $42,000”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  46. January 22, 2014 Figure The four itemized figures add to $106,618, which is more than the printed total of $105,618. Derived
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  47. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown prints a total of $105,618.
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  48. February 26, 2014 Decision A February 2014 resolution recited that the school bond was approved and the new school facility was expected in the fall of 2015, and hired a grant writer for a RISE grant at $50.00 per hour not to exceed $5,000.
    “the school bond was approved and they expect to move into the new school facility in the fall of 2015”
    document 6078, p. 1 · 2010s
  49. March 26, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-042 awarded the City Park Concession Stand to Freeman Construction at $114,500 plus a $5,126 heating and air conditioning option, a total award price of $119,626.
    “Freeman Construction as having the lowest, most responsible bid that handles all of the City's requirements at $114,500, plus adding of the Mitsubishi electric heat & air conditioning option for $5,126 – for a total award price of $119,626”
    document 6096, p. 1 · Res. 2014-042 · project · 2010s
  50. March 26, 2014 Figure $119,626.00 as printed in 2014 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Freeman Construction as having the lowest, most responsible bid that handles all of the City's requirements at $114,500, plus adding of the Mitsubishi electric heat & air conditioning option for $5,126 – for a total award price of $119,626”
    document 6096, p. 1 · project · 2010s
  51. March 26, 2014 Decision The minutes of March 26, 2014 record that the two projects for the new elementary school location total 1.1 million, with the school responsible for 2/3 and the city for 1/3.
    “Both projects total 1.1 million. The school will be responsible for 2/3 and the City for 1/3.”
    document 3787, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  52. April 9, 2014 Figure The public works director provided two quotes of approximately $30,000 and $36,000 for the splash pad; it was budgeted for the next fiscal year, with TIF funds available to spend down now.
    “Splash Pad: Public Works Director Mehmen provided quotes and drawings from a vendor, as well as a sample of safety material. The two quotes are for approximately $30,000 and $36,000. The splash pad is budgeted for next fiscal year, but there are TIF funds we can spend down now for it.”
    document 3785, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2010s
  53. May 28, 2014 Decision The ordinance created a Storm Water Utility.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to create a Storm Water Utility.”
    document 4994, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  54. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $5.00 per month for nonresidential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  55. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $3.00 per month for residential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  56. May 30, 2014 Figure The same ordinance set the nonresidential storm water charge at $5.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  57. May 30, 2014 Figure $5 per month as printed (2014) · about $7.1 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  58. May 30, 2014 Figure Ordinance 2014-355 set the storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties at $5.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy;”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 355 · 2010s
  59. May 30, 2014 Figure Ordinance 2014-355 set the storm water utility charge for residential properties at $3.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy; (2)”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 355 · 2010s
  60. May 30, 2014 Figure The residential storm water charge of $3.00 as printed in 2014 is about $4.3 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy; (2)”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  61. May 30, 2014 Figure The ordinance of 2014 set the storm water utility charge for residential properties at $3.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  62. May 30, 2014 Figure $3 per month as printed (2014) · about $4.3 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  63. June 4, 2014 Decision Council and the school superintendent agreed on two agreements: water, sewer and lift station costs split one-third city and two-thirds school, and waiver of hook-up fees with 50% of building permit fees in exchange for the school building a trail sidewalk.
    “First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school. Second agreement approving the City to waive the hook-up fees and only charge 50% of building permit fees”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  64. June 11, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-071 waived tap-on fees and charged 50% of the building permit in exchange for an 8-foot trail sidewalk along Highway 6 from Ireland to the west property line at the high school, due 12/31/15.
    “waiving of tap-on fees and a 50% cost for the building permit in exchange of an 8' trail sidewalk installation by 12/31/15 along Highway 6 from Ireland to the West property line at the high schoo”
    document 6117, p. 1 · Res. 2014-071 · 2010s
  65. June 11, 2014 Figure The plan amendment states property tax revenues for the Hart Dentistry Project will not exceed $45,000.
    “property tax revenues with respect to the Hart Dentistry Project will not exceed $45,000”
    document 6122, p. 3 · 2010s
  66. June 11, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-077 accepted a counter offer of $180,000 for land and a shed on Highway 6 (East Marengo Road) to be used for the LWCF swap, after an original offer of $170,000.
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COUNTER OFFER OF $180,000 FOR LAND AND SHED ON HIGHWAY 6 Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that an original offer of $170,000 was made”
    document 6124, p. 1 · Res. 2014-077 · 2010s
  67. June 11, 2014 Figure $180,000 as printed (2014) · about $260,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COUNTER OFFER OF $180,000 FOR LAND AND SHED ON HIGHWAY 6 Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that an original offer of $170,000 was made”
    document 6124, p. 1 · 2010s
  68. June 11, 2014 Decision A city document dated June 11, 2014 named the City Park Splash Pad Improvements Project and said the city would install a splash pad at City Park.
    “The City will install a splash pad at City Park. The City Park Project will enhance the quality of life in the City, thereby resulting in residential and commercial growth in the Area.”
    document 6122, p. 2 · 2010s
  69. July 9, 2014 Decision Council passed on final reading Ordinance 2014-357 creating TIF in the Urban Renewal Area for Hart Dentistry.
    “Ordinance 2014-357 TIF Creation in the Urban Renewal Area-Hart Dentistry-3rd reading: Motion Ryan to approve, second Petersen.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2014-357 · 2010s
  70. July 23, 2014 Figure The printed $3,148,211.54 of 2014 is about $4,500,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  71. July 23, 2014 Figure The engineer reported the Ireland Avenue bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.
    “Ireland Avenue Update: Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  72. July 23, 2014 Spending The engineer reported that the Ireland Avenue award would go to Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54, almost $800,000 over budget.
    “Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · project · Doug Frederick · 2010s
  73. July 23, 2014 Figure The bids for the water and sewer extension project to the CCA school site totaled $1.7 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  74. July 23, 2014 Figure The $1,700,000 bids for the CCA school site water and sewer extension of 2014 is about $2,400,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  75. July 23, 2014 Figure For Resolution 2014-099, the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site, the engineer estimated $1.3 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  76. July 23, 2014 Spending For the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site the engineer estimated $1.3 million and the bids came in at $1.7 million.
    “Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · project · 2010s
  77. August 20, 2014 Figure A planning discussion noted the splash pad cost decreased to 100k.
    “Splash pad: decreased to cost, 100k”
    document 3775, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  78. August 27, 2014 Report The council asked for the design and planning phase of the sewer plant expansion, noting that 10,000 capacity might not be enough, and the possible project cost was given as around $5-6 million.
    “Sewer Plant Expansion: Council made request for the design and planning phase for the expansion. 10,000 capacity might not be enough. Discussion about larger capacity. Possible cost for project will be around $5-6 million.”
    document 3774, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  79. September 10, 2014 Decision The council authorized applications to IDOT for funding assistance for the Clear Creek Trail from East Tiffin Park to Ireland Avenue (Resolution 2014-124).
    “Resolution 2014-124 Authorizing Applications for Funding Assistance from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Development of the Clear Creek Trail from East Tiffin Park to Ireland Avenue.”
    document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-124 · project · 2010s
  80. October 22, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-139 approved a change order of $5,060 on the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary, pending the agreement of 2/3 school and 1/3 city for the expense.
    “to approve the Change Order for the Water/Sewer/Lift Station for CCA Elementary in the amount of $5,060-pending following the agreement of 2/3 school and 1/3 city for the expense.”
    document 6182, p. 1 · Res. 2014-139 · 2010s
  81. October 22, 2014 Discussion A municipal financial adviser told the council the state revolving fund rate was 2%, and that to get an SRF loan the city would need a financial planner and a water and sewer rate study to determine whether rates would need to be raised.
    “SRF rate at 2%. To get SRF will need to have a financial planner and to do the water & sewer rate study. Rate study will be needed to determine whether or not rates will need to be raised.”
    document 3768, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  82. November 3, 2014 Decision Ordinance 2014-361 changed the amount of parking violation fines from ten dollars ($10.00) to fifteen dollars ($15.00).
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 70.03, Code of Ordinances, to change the amount of parking violations fines from ten dollars ($10.00) to fifteen dollars ($15.00). Section II. Amendment:”
    document 5000, p. 1 · Ord. 361 · 2010s
  83. November 12, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-157 approved a change order for City Park lighting in the amount of $20,565.
    “Approving Change Order for City Park Lighting in the amount of $20,565”
    document 3767, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2014-157 · project · 2010s
  84. November 12, 2014 Figure $20,565.00 as printed in 2014 is about $29,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Approving Change Order for City Park Lighting in the amount of $20,565”
    document 3767, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  85. November 12, 2014 Decision The council approved Resolution 2014-162 hiring a financial firm to complete a sewer rate study and be financial planner on the sewer expansion project, and Resolution 2014-163 hiring a law firm to handle the state revolving fund process.
    “Resolution 2014-162 Hiring Northland Securities to Complete Sewer Rate Study and be Financial Planner on Sewer Expansion Project”
    document 3767, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2014-162 · 2010s
  86. November 12, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-155 approved pay estimates for the water/sewer/lift station project in the total amount of $32,513.75.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2014-155 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY ESTIMATES FOR WATER/SEWER/LIFT STATION PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $32,513.75 Whereas, The City has received multiple change order requests that need to be approved prior to making any updates, and;”
    document 6198, p. 1 · Res. 2014-155 · 2010s
  87. January 14, 2015 Discussion The public works and parks director requested a part-time $10 concession stand employee and part-time high school workers at minimum wage.
    “Discussion on Concession Stand – Public Works and Parks Director Zimmerman request to have part time $10 employee and hire part time high school kids and minimum wage.”
    document 3764, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  88. January 14, 2015 Report Public works reported that the new sewer plant permit added 30 new tests per week over the next 5 years, at an estimated $10k more per year.
    “Sewer Plant looked over the new permit with 30 new tests / week that will be rolling out in next 5 years. Council request to have Brett get cost estimate of lab work fees and his time. He estimates around $10k more/year possibly.”
    document 3764, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  89. March 11, 2015 Discussion In March 2015 the mayor wanted the school to pay 100% of a change order cost to the city instead of the 2/3 school and 1/3 city cost agreed upon, and the council said it was willing to cooperate but felt the extra cost was not reasonable.
    “Mayor wanted to ask about them having them pay 100% of change order cost reimbursed to the City instead of the 2/3 school 1/3 city cost like was agreed upon. Council is more than willing to cooperate with the school but feel that this extra cost is not reasonable.”
    document 3752, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  90. March 11, 2015 Neighbors Upton motioned to amended Resolution 2015-030 Approving Change Order #1for the 2014 Water & Sewer Extension Project DIV II (CCA School) in the amount of $65,996.10 contingent upon coming to a payment agreement between the City of Tiffin and CCA school district for payment of requested change order … document 3752, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  91. March 25, 2015 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2016 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.80310 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . . 11.80310”
    document 6265, p. 2 · 2010s
  92. March 25, 2015 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2016 prints taxes levied on property of $897,405 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 897,405 718,026 686,174”
    document 6265, p. 2 · 2010s
  93. March 25, 2015 Figure $897,405 as printed (2015) · about $1,300,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 897,405 718,026 686,174”
    document 6265, p. 2 · 2010s
  94. March 25, 2015 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2016 prints total expenditures and transfers out of $11,100,956 in the budget-year column.
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 11,100,956 3,579,150 9,622,168”
    document 6265, p. 2 · 2010s
  95. March 25, 2015 Figure $11,100,956 as printed (2015) · about $16,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 11,100,956 3,579,150 9,622,168”
    document 6265, p. 2 · 2010s
  96. April 1, 2015 Spending General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A: $4,430,000, Several corporate purposes, including a municipal park and land for future use (Resolution 2015-089)
    “Resolution 2015-089: $4,430,000 Series 2015A”
    document 6330, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2015-084 · 2010s
  97. April 8, 2015 Discussion A financial adviser reviewed debt capacity, the SRF sanitary sewer project and a financing plan, and the sewer rate study of fees needed on monthly bills to repay the debt if only user fees paid.
    “Reviewing the Capital Project Lets, Debt Capacity, SRF Sanitary Sewer Project, and Financing Plan. Discussed the sewer rate study and what fees would be added to each monthly bills to pay back the debt incurred if the city only paid with user fees.”
    document 3748, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  98. April 8, 2015 Report The mayor reported that the MPO board approved the grant request on Trail phase 6.
    “MPO meeting board approved grant request on Trail phase 6.”
    document 3748, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  99. April 22, 2015 Spending The Big Country Seeds agreement provides annual appropriation tax increment payments totaling not more than $102,000.
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Company in a total amount not exceeding $102,000”
    document 6294, p. 3 · Res. 2015-056 · 2010s
  100. April 22, 2015 Decision The council approved on third reading Ordinance 2015-373 changing the utility deposit from $150 to $75.
    “Motion to approve Ordinance 2015-373 Changing the Utility Deposit from $150 to $75 – 3rd Reading by Upton. Seconded by”
    document 3741, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 373 · 2010s

Dates are the meeting's or the document's unless the page states another. Themes on ordinances, resolutions and project milestones come from words in their titles (a rule, not a reading); on notes and claims, from the research.

Data last updated October 24, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.