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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. August 1, 2017 Spending The council approved a pay estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000.
    “Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan.”
    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  2. August 1, 2017 Figure $494,969.75 as printed (2017) · about $680,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan.”
    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  3. August 1, 2017 Spending Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan
    “$494,969.75 as printed”
    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  4. August 9, 2017 Report At an August 2017 joint meeting the superintendent gave background on a $36 million school bond referendum for the September election.
    “Tim Kuehl gave background of the Bond Referendum for the next election in September. Time explained the breakdown of the $36 milion bond request.”
    document 3655, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  5. August 9, 2017 Figure $36,000,000.00 as printed in 2017 is about $49,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Tim Kuehl gave background of the Bond Referendum for the next election in September. Time explained the breakdown of the $36 milion bond request.”
    document 3655, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  6. August 15, 2017 Decision The council allowed park shelter rentals at a $10 fee, with City Park at $25.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Park Shelter Rentals and Council Action as Needed Motion to allow rentals but fee will be $10 with City Park $25 Kahler Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3654, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  7. August 15, 2017 Figure $25.00 as printed in 2017 is about $34 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Discussion and Consideration of Park Shelter Rentals and Council Action as Needed Motion to allow rentals but fee will be $10 with City Park $25 Kahler Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3654, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  8. August 16, 2017 Figure The same list put the purchase of a property north of the hardware store at $40,000 in FY17-18.
    “Purchase Meade Property north of Hardware Store $40,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  9. August 16, 2017 Figure $40,000 as printed (2017) · about $55,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Purchase Meade Property north of Hardware Store $40,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  10. August 16, 2017 Figure A list of additional projects for discussion put the purchase of the old hardware store at $90,000 in FY17-18.
    “Purchase of Old Hardware Store $90,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  11. August 16, 2017 Figure $90,000 as printed (2017) · about $120,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Purchase of Old Hardware Store $90,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  12. August 16, 2017 Figure A capital improvements plan table listed a Community/Recreation Center, possible 28E with CCA Schools, at $5,000,000 in one fiscal-year column, financed by GO Bonds.
    “Community/Recreation Center (possible 28E with CCA Schools)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$5,000,000”
    document 6542, p. 3 · 2010s
  13. August 16, 2017 Spending The capital improvement plan adopted by resolution in August 2017 budgeted $400,000 for traffic signals at Highway 6 and Ireland Avenue, split $200,000 general obligation bonds and $200,000 outside funding.
    “Traffic Signals at Hwy 6/Ireland Ave $400,000 GO Bonds $200,000 Revenue Bonds Outside Funding $200,000”
    document 6542, p. 3 · project · 2010s
  14. August 16, 2017 Figure The capital plan figure for the Highway 6/Ireland Avenue signals of $400,000 as printed in 2017 is about $550,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Traffic Signals at Hwy 6/Ireland Ave $400,000 GO Bonds $200,000 Revenue Bonds Outside Funding $200,000”
    document 6542, p. 3 · 2010s
  15. October 3, 2017 Figure A first subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $37,882.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6522, p. 6 · 2010s
  16. October 3, 2017 Figure A second subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, for a total of $14,269.74, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6523, p. 6 · 2010s
  17. October 3, 2017 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $37,882.00.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $37,882.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6522, p. 6 · 2010s
  18. October 3, 2017 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $14,269.74.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, for a total of $14,269.74, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6523, p. 6 · 2010s
  19. October 3, 2017 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 61.40 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $37,882.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6522, p. 6 · 2010s
  20. October 3, 2017 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 23.10 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, for a total of $14,269.74, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6523, p. 6 · 2010s
  21. October 16, 2017 Spending An October 2017 resolution fixing a hearing date described a general obligation loan agreement not to exceed $4,650,000 for street, water, storm water, sewer and sidewalk improvements and for installing street lighting and street signalization.
    “principal amount not to exceed $4,650,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (1) constructing street, water system, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer system and sidewalk improvements; and (2) installing street lighting and street signalization”
    document 6571, p. 2 · 2010s
  22. October 16, 2017 Figure The not-to-exceed loan amount of the October 2017 notice of $4,650,000 as printed in 2017 is about $6,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “principal amount not to exceed $4,650,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (1) constructing street, water system, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer system and sidewalk improvements; and (2) installing street lighting and street signalization”
    document 6571, p. 2 · 2010s
  23. October 17, 2017 Figure The Code section on council compensation prints $50.00 for each regular or special council meeting attended.
    “The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  24. October 17, 2017 Figure The printed $50 of 2017 is about $69 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  25. October 17, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-102 adopted: Taking Additional Action to Enter into General Obligation Loan Agreements, combining Loan Agreements and Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 6581 · meeting · Res. 2017-102 · 2010s
  26. October 19, 2017 Figure The council pay of $50.00 per meeting in the code section of 2017 is 10.0 times the $5 per meeting of 1971, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  27. October 19, 2017 Figure In 2026 dollars the council pay per meeting of 2017 is about 1.65 times that of 1971 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  28. October 19, 2017 Figure The code section set the salary of each council member at $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  29. October 19, 2017 Figure $50 per meeting as printed (2017) · about $69 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  30. October 19, 2017 Figure The mayor's annual pay of $4,500.00 in the code section of 2017 is 9.0 times the $500 of 1979, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  31. October 19, 2017 Figure In 2026 dollars the mayor's annual pay of 2017 is about 2.67 times that of 1979 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  32. October 19, 2017 Figure The code section set the salary of the mayor at $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  33. October 19, 2017 Figure $4,500 per year as printed (2017) · about $6,200 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  34. November 7, 2017 Spending The resolution authorized a contract with Portzen Construction, identified as the lowest, most responsible bid, for the 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project, with no contract amount printed.
    “received bids for the 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project; and, Whereas, the City Council has identified Portzen Construction as having the lowest, most responsible bid”
    document 6589, p. 1 · Res. 2017-109 · project · 2010s
  35. November 7, 2017 Spending The council awarded the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project to Portzen Construction (printed 'Portsen'), whose bid the minutes say came in 25% over expected.
    “Portsen Construction – won the bid however the bids did come 25% over expected.”
    document 3675, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2017-109 · project · 2010s
  36. November 16, 2017 Figure The city's debt capacity analysis prints for FY 2013 an actual valuation of $153,104,484, a legal debt limit of $7,633,224, total debt of $6,100,000 and 79.68% of the legal debt limit used.
    “FY 2013 153,104,484 7,633,224 6,100,000 - - - - 6,100,000 1,555,224 79.68%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  37. November 16, 2017 Figure The FY 2013 actual valuation of $153,104,484 (printed in 2017) is about $220,000,000 in 2026 dollars, at the index of 2012, the year FY 2013 began. Derived
    “FY 2013 153,104,484 7,633,224 6,100,000 - - - - 6,100,000 1,555,224 79.68%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  38. November 16, 2017 Figure The same table prints for FY 2018 an actual valuation of $254,624,303, a legal debt limit of $12,731,215, total debt of $9,857,805 and 77.43% of the legal debt limit used.
    “FY 2018 254,624,303 12,731,215 3,900,000 417,805 - 265,000 5,275,000 9,857,805 2,872,110 77.43%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  39. November 16, 2017 Figure $254,624,303 as printed (2017) · about $350,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “FY 2018 254,624,303 12,731,215 3,900,000 417,805 - 265,000 5,275,000 9,857,805 2,872,110 77.43%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  40. November 21, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-117 adopted: Authorizing Adoption of Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017 document 6599 · meeting · Res. 2017-117 · 2010s
  41. November 21, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-118 adopted: Approving a Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017 document 3647, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2017-118 · 2010s
  42. December 5, 2017 Figure A third subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $6,130.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6610, p. 5 · 2010s
  43. December 5, 2017 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $6,130.00.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $6,130.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6610, p. 5 · 2010s
  44. December 5, 2017 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 9.94 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $6,130.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6610, p. 5 · 2010s
  45. December 5, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-122 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same document 3646, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2017-122 · 2010s
  46. December 6, 2017 Landmark A December 2017 resolution describes an urban renewal project of tax increment financing support to Fareway Stores, Inc. for new grocery store facilities.
    “providing tax increment financing support to Fareway Stores, Inc. in connection with the construction and development of new grocery store facilities for use in its business operations in the Urban Renewal Area”
    document 6606, p. 2 · 2010s
  47. December 20, 2017 Spending The 2017 loan resolution recited a general purpose loan agreement of not more than $230,000 for constructing parking improvements for the municipal baseball and soccer recreational facilities.
    “principal amount not to exceed $230,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of constructing parking improvements for the municipal baseball and soccer recreational facilities”
    document 6605, p. 2 · 2010s
  48. December 20, 2017 Figure $230,000.00 as printed in 2017 is about $320,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “principal amount not to exceed $230,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of constructing parking improvements for the municipal baseball and soccer recreational facilities”
    document 6605, p. 2 · 2010s
  49. December 20, 2017 Spending Resolution 2017-122 authorized a loan agreement providing for the issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A; the debt register lists streets, sewer, water, storm water, parks and trails as the purposes.
    “providing for the issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A”
    document 6605, p. 2 · Res. 2017-122 · 2010s
  50. December 20, 2017 Spending The resolution authorized a Loan Agreement for $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A.
    “providing for the issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A”
    document 6605, p. 2 · Res. 2017-122 · 2010s
  51. December 20, 2017 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A: $5,140,000, Streets, sewer, water, storm water, parks and trails
    “Resolution 2017-122: loan agreement, $5,140,000 Series 2017A”
    document 6605, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2017-117 · 2010s
  52. January 2, 2018 Decision Council requested a reserve be set aside for a Community Recreation Center.
    “Council also requests to have a reserve set aside for a Community Recreation Center.”
    document 3643, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  53. January 16, 2018 Spending Council held a hearing on and approved a development agreement and tax increment payments with Fareway Stores, Inc.
    “HOLD HEARING ON AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS (Fareway Stores, Inc.)”
    document 6617, p. 1 · Res. 2018-001 · 2010s
  54. January 16, 2018 Landmark On January 16, 2018 the council held a public hearing on a proposed development agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc.
    “Public Hearing on Proposed Development Agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc”
    document 3614, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  55. February 6, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-005 adopted: Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 3640, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-005 · 2010s
  56. March 6, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-018 – A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereof document 3637, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2018-018 · 2010s
  57. March 6, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-018 adopted: Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereof document 3637, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2018-018 · 2010s
  58. March 20, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-023 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same document 3636, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2018-023 · 2010s
  59. March 29, 2018 Figure The printed $1,100,000 of 2018 is about $1,500,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “issuance of $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A”
    document 6638, p. 2 · 2010s
  60. March 29, 2018 Spending The resolution authorized $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A, to acquire a fire truck for the municipal fire association.
    “issuance of $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A”
    document 6638, p. 2 · Res. 2018-023 · project · 2010s
  61. April 3, 2018 Figure The council approved a $5000 sponsorship of the TifFun Creek Fest Event towards the firework display.
    “Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens.”
    document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  62. April 3, 2018 Figure The TifFun Creek Fest fireworks sponsorship of $5,000 as printed in 2018 is about $6,700 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens.”
    document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  63. April 3, 2018 Special event Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  64. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement prints total direct debt of $13,900,000: $9,040,000 secured by tax levies and $4,860,000 secured by annual appropriations including the fire truck bonds.
    “Direct Debt Bonds secured primarily by tax levies $ 9,040,000 Bonds secured primarily by annual appropriations (Includes This Issue) 4,860,000 Total Direct Debt 13,900,000”
    document 6621, p. 32 · 2010s
  65. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement for the fire-truck bonds prints the population as 460 (1990 Census), 975 (2000 Census), 1,947 (2010 Census) and 3,150 (2017 estimate).
    “<th>1990 Census</th> <th>2000 Census</th> <th>2010 Census</th> <th>2017 Estimate*</th> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>460</td> <td>975</td> <td>1,947</td> <td>3,150</td>”
    document 6621, p. 18 · 2010s
  66. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement prints a 2018/2019 100% actual value of $312,187,873 and taxable value with rollback of 183,937,029.
    “2018/2019 100% Actual Value¹ $312,187,873 2018/2019 Taxable Value with Rollback¹ 183,937,029”
    document 6621, p. 32 · 2010s
  67. April 4, 2018 Spending General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A: $1,100,000, A fire department ladder truck
    “Resolution 2018-023: $1,100,000 Series 2018A, to acquire a fire truck”
    document 6638, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2018-023 · 2010s
  68. April 5, 2018 Figure A fourth subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $24,932.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6637, p. 5 · 2010s
  69. April 5, 2018 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $24,932.00.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $24,932.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6637, p. 5 · 2010s
  70. April 5, 2018 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 40.40 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $24,932.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6637, p. 5 · 2010s
  71. May 1, 2018 Spending The council took up Resolution 2018-042 authorizing a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018.
    “Resolution 2018-042 – A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018”
    document 3632, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  72. May 1, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-042 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority for $6,754,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018; the debt register carries a different original amount for this series.
    “approve 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 2018 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $6,754,000”
    document 6653, p. 2 · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  73. May 1, 2018 Spending The form of Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 printed a principal of $6,754,000, a rate of 1.75% and a maturity of June 1, 2038, dated May 11, 2018.
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2018 No. R-1 $6,754,000 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 1.75% June 1, 2038 May 11, 2018”
    document 6653, p. 5 · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  74. May 1, 2018 Figure The authorized 2018 sewer revenue bond of $6,754,000 as printed in 2018 is about $9,100,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2018 No. R-1 $6,754,000 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 1.75% June 1, 2038 May 11, 2018”
    document 6653, p. 5 · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  75. May 1, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-042 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 document 6653 · meeting · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  76. May 7, 2018 Spending The resolution authorized a contract with Vieth Construction Corporation for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project after the Iowa DOT opened bids on 17 April 2018; no contract amount is printed.
    “the Iowa Department of Transportation has received and opened bids on April 17, 2018, for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project”
    document 6655, p. 1 · Res. 2018-045 · project · 2010s
  77. May 18, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-047 awarded the bid for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 traffic signal project to Price Industrial.
    “Resolution No. 2018-047 – A Resolution to Award Bid to Price Industrial for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 Traffic Signal Project”
    document 3630, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-047 · project · 2010s
  78. May 31, 2018 Spending The lowest listed bid for Original Town Urbanization Project: Phase One was L.L. Pelling at $1,063,008.00, followed by Dave Schmitt Construction at $1,075,515.73.
    “1.) L.L. Pelling</td> <td>$1,063,008.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.) Dave Schmitt Construction</td> <td>$1,075,515.73</td>”
    document 6665, p. 4 · project · 2010s
  79. May 31, 2018 Spending The seventh and highest listed bid was Portzen Construction at $1,288,251.45.
    “7.) Portzen Construction</td> <td>$1,288,251.45</td>”
    document 6665, p. 4 · project · 2010s
  80. June 5, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-057 awarded the Original Town Urbanization Project: Phase One contract to L.L. Pelling at a bid of $1,063,008.00.
    “L.L Pelling 1425 W. Penn Street PO Box 230 North Liberty, IA 52317 $1,063,008.00 Section 2.”
    document 6665, p. 7 · Res. 2018-057 · 2010s
  81. June 18, 2018 Discussion In June 2018 the council discussed a bond of $4.5 million whose items included Original Town Urbanization Phases 2 and 3, the Kimberlite extension and stoplights.
    “The items included in this Bond is Original Town Urbanization Ph 2 & 3, Kimberlite Ext & Stoplights for the $4.5 million.”
    document 3627, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  82. June 18, 2018 Special event Council tabled consideration of a fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Fireworks Donation to TifFun Creek Fest and Council Action as Needed – Motion to table by Ryan.”
    document 3627, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  83. July 3, 2018 Spending The payables list of July 3, 2018 includes Portzen Construction, WWTP Phase 2 pay estimate 3, $470,133.22.
    “PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION WWTP PH 2 - PAY EST 3 $470,133.22 REINHART FOOD SERVICE CONCESSIONS SUPPLIES $531.83”
    document 3625, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  84. July 17, 2018 Figure The ordinance offered weekly pickup in a 35-gallon container at $11.50 per month or a 65-gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-438 · 2010s
  85. July 18, 2018 Figure The ordinance offered weekly pickup in a 65-gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by the contracted Hauler. B. Recycling.”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-438 · 2010s
  86. July 18, 2018 Figure The garbage ordinance of 2018 offered a 35 gallon container with weekly pickup at $11.50 per month, or a 65 gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  87. July 18, 2018 Figure $11.5 per month as printed (2018) · about $15 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  88. July 18, 2018 Figure The same ordinance priced the 65 gallon container with weekly pickup at $13.50 per month.
    “a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  89. July 18, 2018 Figure $13.5 per month as printed (2018) · about $18 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. July 18, 2018 Figure Ordinance 2018-438 offered weekly pickup in a 35 gallon container at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 438 · 2010s
  91. July 18, 2018 Figure The 35-gallon cart charge of $11.50 as printed in 2018 is about $15 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  92. July 18, 2018 Figure Ordinance 2018-438 set the 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 438 · 2010s
  93. July 18, 2018 Figure The ordinance of 2018 priced recycling at $5.50 per month for a 65 gallon or 95 gallon container with weekly pickup.
    “65 gallon container or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  94. July 18, 2018 Figure $5.5 per month as printed (2018) · about $7.4 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “65 gallon container or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  95. July 18, 2018 Figure Ordinance 2018-438 set recycling for a 65 gallon or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month.
    “65 gallon container or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated recycling system will be provided by the contracted Hauler. 2. Payment of Bills. All fees”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 438 · 2010s
  96. October 16, 2018 Decision Council approved acquiring a professional services proposal from Shive-Hattery for an architectural planning study for a proposed Recreation Facility.
    “Motion to approve acquiring the Professional Services Proposal from Shive-Hattery for Architectural Planning Study for proposed Recreation Facility”
    document 3615, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  97. December 4, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-111 approved disposing of a vacated parcel north of 210 Railroad Street on an offer of $100.
    “Whereas, the City of Tiffin received an offer for a vacated parcel of ground located immediately north of 210 Railroad Street; and, Whereas, the offer received was in the amount of $100”
    document 6713, p. 1 · Res. 2018-111 · 2010s
  98. December 4, 2018 Figure $100 as printed (2018) · about $130 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Whereas, the City of Tiffin received an offer for a vacated parcel of ground located immediately north of 210 Railroad Street; and, Whereas, the offer received was in the amount of $100”
    document 6713, p. 1 · 2010s
  99. December 18, 2018 Spending The payables list of December 18, 2018 includes Vieth Construction Corp, Roberts Ferry Road project pay estimate 5, 263,364.46.
    “VIETH CONSTRUCTION CORP RFR PROJ PAY EST 5 263,364.46 VISA HILLS BANK CREDIT CARDS 1,600.72 VISA HILLS BANK CREDIT CARDS 1,514.54 VISA HILLS BANK CREDIT CARDS 13.92 WALKER WELDING REPLACE HINGE ON DUMP TRUCK 1,254.70 WES MATHEWS - SERENITY FOUNTAIN SINK FOUNTAIN -PONDS CT POND 175 **** PAID TOTAL **”
    document 3611, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  100. March 5, 2019 Figure The notice of the March 5 public hearing on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year prints total expenditures and transfers out of 17,001,698 and total revenues and other sources of 15,977,426.
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 17,001,698 15,113,259 10,419,250 Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out -1,024,072 -3,300,543 5,959,284 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 6,166,950 9,467,493 3,508,209 Ending Fund Balance June 30 5,142,878 6,166,950 9,467,493”
    document 6743, p. 2 · 2010s

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