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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. April 22, 2015 Decision In April 2015 the council considered waiving the permit fee for the CCA Schools STEM Middle School Technology Center project built with donated labor and materials.
    “Report on CCA Schools STEM Project: School District Middle School Technology Center Project Built with Donated Labor and Materials, Consideration of Waiver of Permit Fee.”
    document 3741, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  2. April 22, 2015 Decision The resolution approved an Economic Development TIF Use Policy for determining criteria and scope of TIF rebate for eligible projects.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TIF USE POLICY FOR DETERMINING CRITERIA AND SCOPE OF TIF REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS”
    document 6278, p. 1 · Res. 2015-048 · 2010s
  3. April 22, 2015 Figure An annual appropriation tax increment agreement for the Big Country warehouse capped payments at a total not exceeding $102,000.
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Company in a total amount not exceeding $102,000”
    document 6294, p. 3 · 2010s
  4. April 22, 2015 Figure $102,000 as printed (2015) · about $150,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Company in a total amount not exceeding $102,000”
    document 6294, p. 3 · 2010s
  5. April 24, 2015 Figure An ordinance of 2015 required a $75.00 deposit from every customer not the owner of the premises served.
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit”
    document 5011, p. 1 · 2010s
  6. April 24, 2015 Figure $75 as printed (2015) · about $110 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit”
    document 5011, p. 1 · 2010s
  7. April 24, 2015 Figure The ordinance requires a $75.00 deposit from every utility customer who is not the owner of the premises served.
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit”
    document 5011, p. 1 · Ord. 2015-373 · 2010s
  8. April 24, 2015 Figure Ordinance 2015-373 required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit.
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit intended to guarantee the payment of bills for service. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in”
    document 5011, p. 1 · Ord. 373 · 2010s
  9. April 24, 2015 Figure The utility deposit for customers who do not own the premises of $75.00 as printed in 2015 is about $110 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit intended to guarantee the payment of bills for service. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in”
    document 5011, p. 1 · 2010s
  10. May 21, 2015 Spending A May 2015 resolution proposed a loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the costs of constructing municipal recreation trail improvements without calling an election.
    “amount not to exceed $400,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of constructing municipal recreation trail improvements; and in lieu of calling an election”
    document 6313, p. 2 · 2010s
  11. June 24, 2015 Spending City staff compiled receipts totaling $55,990 for splash pad improvements and $114,500 for the related concession stand project, a total of $170,490.
    “City staff did compile receipts totaling $55,990 for Splash Pad improvements and related Concession Stand project receipts totaling $114,500 for a total of $170,490”
    document 6326, p. 1 · 2010s
  12. June 24, 2015 Resolution Resolution 2015-084 adopted: Motion to approve Resolution 2015-084 - Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A by Kahler document 3733, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-084 · 2010s
  13. July 2, 2015 Spending Resolution 2015-089 (Series 2015A) described a Municipal Park Loan Agreement for a principal amount not to exceed $400,000 for developing and equipping a park.
    ““Municipal Park Loan Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $400,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of developing and equipping”
    document 6330, p. 2 · Res. 2015-089 · 2010s
  14. July 2, 2015 Figure $400,000.00 as printed in 2015 is about $570,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    ““Municipal Park Loan Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $400,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of developing and equipping”
    document 6330, p. 2 · 2010s
  15. July 2, 2015 Spending The resolution approved a Loan Agreement for $4,430,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A.
    “issuance of $4,430,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A”
    document 6330, p. 2 · Res. 2015-089 · 2010s
  16. July 22, 2015 Decision On July 22, 2015 the mayor proposed an Economic Development Committee, with two council persons serving on it, to review Tax Increment Financing assistance applications.
    “I would like to set up an Economic Development Committee to start and help in the review of the Tax Increment Financing Assistance Applications that is part of the City’s TIF Use Policy. Currently, there are two to review. I would like to have two Council persons serve on the committee.”
    document 3730, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  17. July 22, 2015 Report The engineer told the council the wastewater plant project was in two phases, phase 1 estimated at $2M for 2016 and phase 2 estimated at $4M for 2017, plus engineering, to be paid through the state revolving fund.
    “Phase 1 is estimated at $2M and planned for 2016 and phase 2 is estimated at $4M and planned for 2017. Engineering costs will be on top of that. Project will be paid for through the State Revolving Fund loan.”
    document 3730, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  18. September 22, 2015 Figure An annual appropriation tax increment agreement for the dental office capped payments at a total not exceeding $45,000.
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Developer in a total amount not exceeding $45,000”
    document 6349, p. 3 · 2010s
  19. September 22, 2015 Figure $45,000 as printed (2015) · about $64,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Developer in a total amount not exceeding $45,000”
    document 6349, p. 3 · 2010s
  20. November 10, 2015 Discussion The city administrator proposed replacing the base fee that included minimum consumption of up to 2000 gallons with a service or administration charge plus a usage rate.
    “Doug Boldt- discussed the current water & sewer rates and the reason for a change. He proposes that instead of a base fee of minimum consumption for up to 2000 gallons. There should just be a service charge or administration charge for the service and just charge a usage rate.”
    document 3721, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  21. November 25, 2015 Figure The payables list includes $5,780.00 to Seelman Construction for excavation at Jon's Ice Cream.
    “SEELMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC</td><td>EXCAVATION - JON'S ICE CREAM</td><td>5,780.00”
    document 3720, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  22. November 25, 2015 Decision The council held a public hearing on a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement on November 25, 2015, and the minutes record that City Hall had received no correspondence about it.
    “Public Hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Motion to open Public Hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement by Kahler. Second by Havens. Roll Call Vote: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Upton. All ayes, Public Hearing opened at 7:18PM. City Hall has not received any correspondence via email, phone, written, or in person.”
    document 3720, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  23. November 25, 2015 Decision Resolution 2015-130 submitted an application for the state revolving fund intended use plan, reciting that the city had started the process to expand its wastewater treatment plant to keep up with growth.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2015-130 RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR STATE REVOLVING FUND INTENDED USE PLAN Whereas, the City has started the process to expand its Wastewater Treatment Plant in order to keep up with the growth in the City”
    document 6375, p. 1 · Res. 2015-130 · 2010s
  24. November 25, 2015 Spending Resolution 2015-124 – Resolution Taking Additional Action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $400,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement …
    “$400,000.00 as printed”
    document 3720, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-124 · 2010s
  25. December 9, 2015 Figure The payables list includes $9,166.66 to the Tiffin Fire Association for monthly fire protection.
    “MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION</td> <td>9,166.66”
    document 3718, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2010s
  26. January 19, 2016 Figure The building official's annual Census Bureau report listed 186 units with a $27.2 million evaluation.
    “Building Official Report- Annual Census Bureau- 186 units $27.2 million evaluation.”
    document 3714, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  27. January 19, 2016 Discussion In January 2016 the council discussed adding a stop light at Roberts Ferry/Ireland Avenue and Highway 6 to the budget.
    “Council discussed adding stop light at Roberts Ferry/Ireland Ave and HWY 6 in to the budget.”
    document 3714, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  28. January 19, 2016 Figure An annual appropriation tax increment agreement for a child care development capped payments at an amount not to exceed $110,000.
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000”
    document 3714, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  29. January 19, 2016 Figure $110,000 as printed (2016) · about $150,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000”
    document 3714, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  30. February 2, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-010 approved a development agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy with annual appropriation tax increment payments.
    “Resolution 2016-010 – Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments”
    document 3712, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2016-010 · 2010s
  31. February 16, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-014 awarded the Original Town sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration reduction project to SulzCo, Inc at $487,121.00.
    “Resolution 2016-014 – Resolution to Award Bid of $487,121.00 to SulzCo, Inc”
    document 3711, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2016-014 · project · 2010s
  32. February 16, 2016 Spending Motion to approve Resolution 2016-014 – Resolution to Award Bid of $487,121.00 to SulzCo, Inc for Original Town Design Improvements– Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project by Bartels
    “$487,121.00 as printed; project sanitary-sewer-i-and-i-2016”
    document 3711, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  33. March 8, 2016 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2017 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.80265 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.80265”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  34. March 8, 2016 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2017 prints taxes levied on property of $1,117,132 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,117,132 961,432 866,302”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  35. March 8, 2016 Figure $1,117,132 as printed (2016) · about $1,600,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,117,132 961,432 866,302”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  36. March 8, 2016 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2017 prints total expenditures and transfers out of $6,734,836 in the budget-year column, against $10,821,243 re-estimated for fiscal year 2016.
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 6,734,836 10,821,243 7,612,114”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  37. March 8, 2016 Figure $6,734,836 as printed (2016) · about $9,500,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 6,734,836 10,821,243 7,612,114”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  38. March 22, 2016 Neighbors Resolution 2016-022 accepted an agreement from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) program project, and the roll call was all ayes.
    “Resolution 2016-022 – Resolution Accepting Agreement from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy Program (RISE) Project”
    document 3707, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2016-022 · 2010s
  39. April 5, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-024 awarded the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan Phase 1 project to Woodruff Construction.
    “Resolution 2016-024 – Resolution to Award Bid to Woodruff Construction for the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1 Project”
    document 3705, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2016-024 · project · 2010s
  40. May 17, 2016 Discussion Council reviewed the sewer rate study and discussed one big increase versus a small increase yearly; the reasons listed for a rate change included state regulations and that the last rate change was in 1997.
    “Council discussed some bullet points regarding reasons for needing the rate change: • DNR Regulations & Requirements • Eliminate Tier Structure • Last rate change in 1997.”
    document 3699, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  41. May 17, 2016 Report The engineer's bid estimate for Phase 1 of the wastewater treatment plant improvements was roughly $1.8 million.
    “Randy –HFC- bid estimate was roughly $1.8 million for Phase 1”
    document 3699, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  42. May 18, 2016 Figure The salary list prints $78,000 for the city administrator.
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$78,000</td> <td>$78,000</td>”
    document 6417, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  43. June 14, 2016 Figure A pay list prints $78,000 for the city administrator.
    “Boldt, Doug $78,000”
    document 6417, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  44. June 14, 2016 Figure $78,000 per year as printed (2016) · about $110,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Boldt, Doug $78,000”
    document 6417, p. 1 · 2010s
  45. July 5, 2016 Spending The council approved Resolution 2016-040 awarding the bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. for $1,691,250.00.
    “Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Motion to approve Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. of $1,691,250.00”
    document 3695, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  46. July 5, 2016 Figure The Phase 1 wastewater treatment plant contract award of $1,691,250 as printed in 2016 is about $2,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Motion to approve Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. of $1,691,250.00”
    document 3695, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  47. July 5, 2016 Spending Motion to approve Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. of $1,691,250.00 by Upton
    “$1,691,250.00 as printed”
    document 3695, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  48. August 2, 2016 Figure Resolution 2016-050 took additional action on a proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $2,400,000.
    “Resolution 2016-050 – Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $2,400,000”
    document 3693, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2016-050 · 2010s
  49. August 2, 2016 Figure $2,400,000 as printed (2016) · about $3,400,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Resolution 2016-050 – Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $2,400,000”
    document 3693, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  50. August 2, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-052 set a public hearing on a sewer rate increase, reciting that the city would upgrade its wastewater plant to accommodate current and future growth and that a rate increase was necessary to pay for it.
    “Whereas, the City of Tiffin, Iowa will be upgrading its WWTP to accommodate current and future growth of the City, and; Whereas, a sewer rate increase will be necessary to pay for the cost of the upgrade.”
    document 6435, p. 1 · Res. 2016-052 · 2010s
  51. August 2, 2016 Decision Council agreed on a $4.75 flow rate with a $19.50 base rate for sewer.
    “Council agreed that $4.75 flow rate with a $19.50 base rate.”
    document 3693, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  52. August 2, 2016 Spending Motion to approve Resolution 2016-050 – Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $2,400,000 by Ryan
    “$2,400,000.00 as printed”
    document 3693, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  53. August 10, 2016 Decision The agenda included consideration of a Park Place development agreement with Andersen Development.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Park Place Development and Agreement(s) with Andersen Development”
    document 3692, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  54. September 1, 2016 Report The city administrator reported in September 2016 that the city would be responsible for the cost of any traffic signals and the council discussed funding them.
    “City will be responsible for the cost of any traffic signals. Discussed funding of traffic signals.”
    document 3690, p. 8 · meeting · 2010s
  55. September 1, 2016 Figure A sanitary sewer analysis for the Park Ridge subdivision prints the city's share of the lift station cost as $600,000 for a 350-acre watershed.
    “has a watershed area of 350 acres. All future sanitary sewer in this area, will gravity flow to the lift station. The City share of the cost for the lift station is $600,000.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  56. September 1, 2016 Figure Recomputed from the printed city share and watershed area, the lift station cost is about $1,714 per acre. Derived
    “$600,000 divided by 350 acres = $1,714.28 per acre.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  57. September 1, 2016 Figure The analysis prints $600,000 divided by 350 acres as $1,714.28 per acre.
    “$600,000 divided by 350 acres = $1,714.28 per acre.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  58. September 1, 2016 Discussion The same analysis records a developers' proposal of a $25,000 parkland and greenspace fee and a $35,000 one-time sanitary sewer fee, $60,000 in all, against a calculated sewer fee of $34,285.60.
    “Sanitary Sewer Fee Calculations: Park Ridge Subdivision = 20 acres X $1,714.28 = $34,285.60 OR Lift Station watershed area = 350 acres divided by Park Ridge 20 acres = 5.7% $600,000 X 5.7% = $34,200 Proposal from Developers: Parkland & Greenspace fee = $25,000 One time Sanitary Sewer fee = $35,000 Developers to City of Tiffin = $60,000”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  59. September 6, 2016 Figure The printed $2,296,000 of 2016 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  60. September 6, 2016 Figure The three issues authorized from 2012 through 2016 (Series 2012A $6,100,000, Series 2015A $4,430,000 and the 2016 sewer revenue loan $2,296,000) add up to $12,826,000 (derived, sum, as authorized). Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  61. September 6, 2016 Figure The payables list includes $9,583.33 to the Tiffin Fire Association for monthly fire protection.
    “TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION 9,583.33”
    document 3689, p. 6 · meeting · project · 2010s
  62. September 6, 2016 Figure The not-to-exceed $2,400,000 of August 2016 minus the $2,296,000 loan agreement of September 2016 is $104,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  63. September 6, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-053 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, for $2,296,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
    “Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”) and to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,296,000”
    document 6436, p. 1 · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  64. September 6, 2016 Figure The SRF sewer loan of $2,296,000 as printed in 2016 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”) and to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,296,000”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  65. September 6, 2016 Spending The resolution authorized a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  66. September 6, 2016 Resolution Resolution 2016-053 adopted: Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 document 6436 · meeting · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  67. September 20, 2016 Spending The council voted, with one nay, to make a partial payment of $50,182 to the Clear Creek Amana School District for the upgrade of the sidewalk.
    “Motion to approve Make a Partial Payment to Clear Creek Amana School District for Upgrade of Sidewalk $50,182 by Bartels. Second by Ryan. Ayes: Bartels, Kahler, Havens, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carried.”
    document 3688, p. 9 · meeting · project · 2010s
  68. September 30, 2016 Spending Sewer Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2016: $2,296,000, Wastewater treatment plant, phase one
    “Resolution 2016-053: loan and disbursement agreement, $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  69. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a sewer base rate of $19.50 per month.
    “Base Rate - $19.50 per month”
    document 5025, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-388 · 2010s
  70. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a sewer flow rate of $4.75, printed as equal to $0.00475 per gallon.
    “Flow Rate - $4.75 – equal to $0.00475 per gallon”
    document 5025, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-388 · 2010s
  71. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a water flow rate of $5.50, printed as equal to $0.0055 per gallon.
    “Flow Rate - $5.50 – equal to $0.0055 per gallon”
    document 5026, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-389 · 2010s
  72. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a water base rate of $7.00 per month.
    “Base Rate - $7.00 per month”
    document 5026, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-389 · 2010s
  73. October 6, 2016 Figure The inside-city sewer usage rate rose from $2.75 to $4.75 per thousand gallons, an increase of about 73%. Derived
    “b. Flow Rate - $4.75 – equal to $0.00475 per gallon 2. User Rates Outside”
    document 5025, p. 1 · 2010s
  74. October 6, 2016 Figure The 2016 sewer ordinance set the base rate for users outside the city limits at $25.00 per month.
    “2. User Rates Outside the City Limits. a. Base Rate - $25.00 per month”
    document 5025, p. 1 · 2010s
  75. October 6, 2016 Figure The outside-city sewer base rate of $25 per month as printed in 2016 is about $35 per month in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “2. User Rates Outside the City Limits. a. Base Rate - $25.00 per month”
    document 5025, p. 1 · 2010s
  76. October 6, 2016 Figure Ordinance 2016-389 set the outside-the-city base rate at $16.00 per month.
    “Base Rate - $16.00 per month”
    document 5026, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-389 · 2010s
  77. November 16, 2016 Spending The agenda item set a meeting to approve a development agreement with a developer including annual appropriation tax increment payments in an annual amount not to exceed $500,000.
    “Setting a Date of Meeting at which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with Scott Andersen, Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Annual Amount not to Exceed $500,000”
    document 3681, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2016-070 · project · 2010s
  78. November 16, 2016 Figure The hearing resolution for the Park Place development agreement capped annual appropriation tax increment payments at an annual amount not to exceed $500,000.
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Annual Amount not to Exceed $500,000”
    document 3681, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  79. November 16, 2016 Figure $500,000 as printed (2016) · about $700,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Annual Amount not to Exceed $500,000”
    document 3681, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  80. December 6, 2016 Figure The mayor's report of December 6, 2016 said a landowner would like $25k per acre for right of way, the same price the school district paid.
    “Spoke with Melvin Reeve about the ROW and would like $25k per acre which is same price CCA paid.”
    document 3679, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  81. December 6, 2016 Figure $25,000 per acre as printed (2016) · about $35,000 per acre in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Spoke with Melvin Reeve about the ROW and would like $25k per acre which is same price CCA paid.”
    document 3679, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  82. December 20, 2016 Report The city administrator reported that the sewer rate increase took effect on the December 2016 bills and that the city was receiving calls about it.
    “Sewer rate increase took effect on this month’s bills and have been receiving calls at City Hall.”
    document 3677, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  83. December 27, 2016 Decision The agreement for school crossing guards had the city pay the district fifty percent (50%) of the district's costs of employing them.
    “The City agrees to equally share the costs associated with employing the school crossing guard(s). The City will pay the District fifty percent (50%) of all costs”
    document 6473, p. 2 · Res. 2016-081 · 2010s
  84. January 17, 2017 Spending The council voted unanimously to approve a final payment of $6,889.00 to the CCA School District for the upgrade of the sidewalk.
    “Motion to approve final payment of $6,889.00 to CCA School District for Upgrade of Sidewalk by Bartels. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3648, p. 7 · meeting · project · 2010s
  85. January 17, 2017 Figure The partial payment of $50,182 and the final payment of $6,889 to the school district for the sidewalk upgrade total $57,071 (derived sum). Derived
    “Motion to approve final payment of $6,889.00 to CCA School District for Upgrade of Sidewalk by Bartels. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3648, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  86. January 17, 2017 Figure The fire department's requested funding of $132,000 is $17,000 more than the $115,000 before it. Derived
    “Tiffin Fire Dept- requested to increase to $132,000 from $115,000. This will put them on track for the pumper truck and ladder truck.”
    document 3648, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  87. January 17, 2017 Figure The Tiffin Fire Department's funding before its January 2017 request was $115,000.
    “Tiffin Fire Dept- requested to increase to $132,000 from $115,000.”
    document 3648, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  88. January 17, 2017 Discussion The Tiffin Fire Department asked to increase its funding to $132,000 from $115,000, which the minutes say would put it on track for a pumper truck and ladder truck.
    “Tiffin Fire Dept- requested to increase to $132,000 from $115,000. This will put them on track for the pumper truck and ladder truck.”
    document 3648, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  89. February 22, 2017 Decision A resolution of February 2017 concerned receiving benefits from the state revolving fund water resource restoration sponsored project.
    “FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING BENEFITS FROM THE STATE REVOLVING FUND WATER RESOURCE RESTORATION SPONSORED PROJECT”
    document 6486, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. February 22, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-011 adopted: Of the Council (the “Series 1999C Resolution”), the City has heretofore issued its $521, 315 Sewer Revenue Bond, SRF Series 1999C, dated September 30, 1999 (the “Series 1999C Bond”), a portion of which remains outstanding; and document 6487 · Res. 2017-011 · 2010s
  91. March 7, 2017 Spending Resolution 2017-013 – A Resolution Taking Additional Action with Respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $150,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement … document 3671, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2017-013 · 2010s
  92. March 7, 2017 Spending Resolution 2017-014 – A Resolution Authorizing and Combining Loan Agreements, Approving the Future Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same document 3671, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2017-014 · 2010s
  93. March 7, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-014 adopted: Authorizing and Combining Loan Agreements, Approving the Future Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same document 6490 · meeting · Res. 2017-014 · 2010s
  94. May 2, 2017 Figure The first cap set for the hearing on the Park Place infrastructure rebate was an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $10,000,000”
    document 3667, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  95. May 2, 2017 Figure $10,000,000 as printed (2017) · about $14,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $10,000,000”
    document 3667, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  96. May 16, 2017 Decision On May 16, 2017 the council moved to request that the tax sale certificate for the property at 210 Railroad Street be assigned to the city for a total of $5,277 and to proceed toward obtaining title.
    “Motion to Request the Tax Sale Certificate be Assigned to the City of Tiffin for the Property Located at 210 Railroad Street for a Total Amount of $5,277 and authorize legal to proceed to obtain the title to the property”
    document 3664, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  97. May 16, 2017 Figure $5,277 as printed (2017) · about $7,300 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion to Request the Tax Sale Certificate be Assigned to the City of Tiffin for the Property Located at 210 Railroad Street for a Total Amount of $5,277 and authorize legal to proceed to obtain the title to the property”
    document 3664, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  98. July 18, 2017 Figure The original 2017 development agreement for a commerce park capped annual appropriation tax increment payments at an amount not to exceed $500,000.
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000”
    document 3658, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  99. July 18, 2017 Figure $500,000 as printed (2017) · about $690,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000”
    document 3658, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  100. July 18, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-405 adopted: Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 5042 · meeting · Ord. 2017-405 · 2010s

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