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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. November 16, 2021 Figure $12,000,000 as printed (2021) · about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate for 80% not to exceed $12,000,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2022 and continuing for 40 semiannual payments.”
    document 2847, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  2. December 7, 2021 Decision Ordinance 2021-483 amended Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water; the third and final reading was moved at this meeting.
    “Ordinance No. 2021-483 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water”
    document 2804, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2021-483 · 2020s
  3. December 7, 2021 Figure Ordinance 2021-483 changed the bulk water flow rate from $8.25 to $10.50 (printed as $0.0105 per gallon).
    “Flow Rate - $8.25 $10.50 – equal to $0.00825 $0.0105 per gallon”
    document 7016, p. 1 · Ord. 2021-483 · 2020s
  4. December 21, 2021 Decision The council approved Resolution 2021-078 awarding the bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building.
    “Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 191, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2021-078 · project · 2020s
  5. December 21, 2021 Spending Seven bidders bid on the Tiffin Public Works Building; the low bid was Woodruff Construction at $2,552,000.00.
    “There were seven (7) bidders for the project. The low bid for the project was submitted by Woodruff Construction, Tiffin, Iowa. The bid submitted was $2,552,000.00”
    document 2794, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  6. December 21, 2021 Figure The $2,552,000.00 low bid for the public works building in December 2021 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (CPI-U), derived. Derived
    “There were seven (7) bidders for the project. The low bid for the project was submitted by Woodruff Construction, Tiffin, Iowa. The bid submitted was $2,552,000.00”
    document 2794, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  7. December 21, 2021 Figure A subdivider's agreement prints a sanitary sewer upgrade cost of $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68.
    “The cost due from the Subdivider for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68”
    document 2792, p. 10 · meeting · 2020s
  8. December 21, 2021 Figure A subdivider's agreement set the cost due from the subdivider for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre for 55.41 acres, a total of $34,169.68.
    “The cost due from the Subdivider for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68,”
    document 2792, p. 10 · meeting · 2020s
  9. February 15, 2022 Spending Resolution 2022-012 authorizing the $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 was adopted at the council meeting of February 15, 2022.
    “The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, met on February 15, 2022”
    document 7028, p. 1 · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  10. February 15, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-012 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction of Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 document 7028 · meeting · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  11. February 17, 2022 Spending Resolution 2022-012 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $486,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and the related reduction of the interest rate on the Series 2018 bond; the loan carried 0% interest.
    “a Loan and Disbursement Agreement, Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction of the Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018”
    document 7028, p. 2 · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  12. February 17, 2022 Spending A resolution authorized a loan and disbursement agreement for $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022.
    “Loan and Disbursement Agreement, Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022”
    document 7028, p. 2 · Res. 2022-012 · 2020s
  13. February 24, 2022 Figure A certificate of February 2022 lists outstanding sewer revenue obligations of $1,779,000 dated 09-30-2016 maturing 06-01-2037 and $5,624,000 dated 05-11-2018 maturing 06-01-2038.
    “09-30-2016</td> <td>Sewer Revenue</td> <td>$1,779,000</td> <td>06-01-2037</td> </tr> <tr> <td>05-11-2018</td> <td>Sewer Revenue</td> <td>$5,624,000</td> <td>06-01-2038</td>”
    document 7021, p. 9 · 2020s
  14. March 29, 2022 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2023 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.80746 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.80746”
    document 2663, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  15. March 29, 2022 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2023 prints revenues and other sources of $11,098,137 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 11,098,137 10,378,268 15,606,039”
    document 2663, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  16. March 29, 2022 Figure $11,098,137 as printed (2022) · about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 11,098,137 10,378,268 15,606,039”
    document 2663, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  17. March 29, 2022 Figure The FY budget presentation states the tax levy stayed level from $11.80746.
    “Tax Levy stayed level from $11.80746”
    document 2662, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  18. March 29, 2022 Figure The budget presentation states Tiffin's property tax levy of $11.80 ranks 9th lowest of 47 Iowa cities between 4,000 and 8,000 in population, against an average of $14.66 for cities that size.
    “Tiffin’s Property Tax Levy of $11.80 ranks the 9th lowest of 47 Iowa Cities between 4,000 and 8,000 in population (#1 = $7.03; #47 = $18.71) ◼ The Average Levy for Cities this Size is $14.66”
    document 2662, p. 18 · meeting · 2020s
  19. March 29, 2022 Figure The budget presentation states the tax levy stayed level from $11.80746.
    “Tax Levy stayed level from $11.80746”
    document 2662, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  20. April 5, 2022 Spending The preliminary official statement is for $2,755,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A.
    “CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA $2,755,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A”
    document 2652, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  21. April 5, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-029 adopted: Taking Additional Action to Enter into an Urban Renewal Loan Agreement, Combining Loan Agreements, and Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 181, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2022-029 · 2020s
  22. April 19, 2022 Discussion A work session discussed sewer rate analysis information presented by the city's financial adviser.
    “Discussion of Sewer Rate Analysis Information – Heidi Kuhl – Northland Securities Discussion: Heidi Kuhl from Northland Securities discussed the sewer rate analysis.”
    document 180, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  23. April 19, 2022 Spending Resolution No. 2022-031 – A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds thereunder document 180, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2022-031 · 2020s
  24. April 19, 2022 Resolution Resolution 2022-031 adopted: Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds thereunder document 7047 · meeting · Res. 2022-031 · 2020s
  25. May 3, 2022 Figure The five issues dated 2020 through 2022 (Series 2020A $7,670,000, Series 2021A $2,510,000, the sewer revenue loan of 2021 $5,624,000, the sewer revenue loan of 2022 $486,000 and Series 2022A $2,740,000) add up to $19,030,000 (derived, sum, as printed). Derived
    “Providing for the Issuance of $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A”
    document 178, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  26. May 3, 2022 Spending The council's Resolution No. 2022-042 approved a loan agreement providing for the issuance of $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A.
    “Providing for the Issuance of $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A”
    document 178, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2022-042 · 2020s
  27. May 3, 2022 Spending The continuing disclosure certificate prints the issuance of $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A, dated May 18, 2022.
    “in connection with the issuance of $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A (the “Bonds”), dated May 18, 2022.”
    document 2631, p. 21 · meeting · Res. 2022-042 · 2020s
  28. May 3, 2022 Figure The $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2022A of 2022 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “in connection with the issuance of $2,740,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A (the “Bonds”), dated May 18, 2022.”
    document 2631, p. 21 · meeting · 2020s
  29. May 18, 2022 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A: $2,740,000, Public works building, land purchase (fire station site), fire truck
    “Resolution 2022-042: loan agreement, $2,740,000 Series 2022A”
    document 2631, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2022-042 · 2020s
  30. June 21, 2022 Spending The staff synopsis for the Warning Sirens Project says it resulted from a State of Iowa FEMA grant the city applied for, and recommends the low bid of $49,500.
    “This project is the result of a State of Iowa FEMA grant the City applied for a couple of years ago. Please make a motion to approve the low bid from Radio Communications in the amount of $49,500.”
    document 2558, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  31. June 21, 2022 Figure The warning siren bid of $49,500 as printed in 2022 is about $57,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “This project is the result of a State of Iowa FEMA grant the City applied for a couple of years ago. Please make a motion to approve the low bid from Radio Communications in the amount of $49,500.”
    document 2558, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  32. June 21, 2022 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $3,303.01 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $3,303.01/ppd”
    document 7073, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  33. August 1, 2022 Figure A fifth 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, which amount is $8,016.71, and shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 7082, p. 6 · 2020s
  34. August 1, 2022 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $8,016.71.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, which amount is $8,016.71, and shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 7082, p. 6 · 2020s
  35. August 1, 2022 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 13.00 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, which amount is $8,016.71, and shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 7082, p. 6 · 2020s
  36. August 2, 2022 Decision The council approved Resolution 2022-067 awarding the bid for the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project.
    “Resolution No. 2022-067 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-067 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project by Havens. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Schnedler, Limkemann, Orris, Olney. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 170, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2022-067 · project · 2020s
  37. August 16, 2022 Decision The council approved Resolution 2022-074, the settlement and release agreement for the Trail Phase 7 project.
    “Resolution No. 2022-074 – A Resolution Approving the Settlement and Release Agreement for Trail Phase 7 Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-074 – A Resolution Approving the Settlement and Release Agreement for Trail Phase 7 Project by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 169, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2022-074 · 2020s
  38. October 18, 2022 World event A ball field work estimate carries the condition that prices are subject to change due to material, freight and fuel cost increases.
    “Prices are subject to change due to material, freight, and fuel cost increases.”
    document 1053, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  39. November 1, 2022 Figure The minutes record that MSA recommended reverse osmosis with a pilot program, estimated at $2,500,000-$3,000,000.
    “MSA recommended reverse osmosis and a pilot program be done prior to ensure accuracy during construction if the City chooses. This was estimated at $2,500,000-$3,000,000”
    document 163, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  40. December 6, 2022 Decision On December 6, 2022 the council approved directing the city administrator to begin the public education process for a potential Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOST) referendum.
    “5. Discussion and Consideration to Direct the City Administrator to begin the Public Education Process for a potential Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOST) Referendum and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 160, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  41. December 6, 2022 Discussion The council considered directing the city administrator to begin the public education process for a potential Local Option Sales and Service Tax referendum.
    “Direct the City Administrator to begin the Public Education Process for a potential Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOST) Referendum”
    document 160, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  42. January 17, 2023 Decision Resolution 2023-005 updated the Capital Improvements Plan with moving the fire station to FY2026-2027, with a condition.
    “Resolution No. 2023-005 – A Resolution Approving the Updating of the City of Tiffin’s Capital Improvements Plan with moving the fire station to FY2026-2027 with the condition”
    document 158, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2023-005 · 2020s
  43. February 7, 2023 Decision A motion to approve the resolution designating the American Rescue Plan Act funding for the city was made by Olney.
    “Resolution 2023-012 – A Resolution Approving the Designation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for the City of Tiffin. Motion to approve Resolution 2023-012 – A Resolution Approving the Designation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for the City of Tiffin by Olne”
    document 156, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2023-012 · project · 2020s
  44. February 7, 2023 Figure A resolution records that the city had received $621,566.88 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and designates them to the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project.
    “the City of Tiffin has received $621,566.88”
    document 2450, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2023-012 · project · 2020s
  45. March 7, 2023 Decision The council voted to deny Resolution 2023-018, which would have awarded the bid for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project.
    “Motion to deny the Resolution No. 2023-018 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Potter Creek”
    document 2404, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2023-018 · project · 2020s
  46. March 7, 2023 Spending The first bid tabulation for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer shows a low bidder's base bid total of $1,577,807.60.
    “TOTAL OF THE BASE BID: $1,577,807.60”
    document 2417, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  47. April 4, 2023 Decision Resolution 2023-023 accepted the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program for recruitment and retention.
    “Resolution No. 2023-023 – A Resolution Accepting the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program for Recruitment and Retention”
    document 153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2023-023 · 2020s
  48. May 30, 2023 World event A SAFER grant resolution recites that grant activities may need city supplemental funding due to unforeseen increases in costs, inflation, and supply chain and manufacturing issues.
    “it is anticipated that some grant activities may need supplemental funding from the City due to unforeseen and uncontrollable increases in costs, inflation, and supply chain and manufacturing issues, including products being unavailable”
    document 2303, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  49. June 6, 2023 Report The same report said a proposed resolution would set a general guideline for fire department fees that mirrors the neighboring jurisdiction of North Liberty.
    “The Tiffin Fire Department is also proposing a resolution to establish a new general guideline to assess fire department fees which mirrors our neighboring jurisdictions of North Liberty.”
    document 2274, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  50. June 6, 2023 Decision The council approved Resolution 2023-039 awarding the bid for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project.
    “Resolution No. 2023-039 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-039 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Potter Creek”
    document 147, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2023-039 · project · 2020s
  51. June 6, 2023 Spending The rebid tabulation for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer shows a total bid (items 1-34) of $1,067,837.60.
    “TOTAL BID (Items 1-34) $1,067,837.60”
    document 2283, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  52. June 15, 2023 Decision A resolution states the council intended to submit the proposal to impose the local option sales tax to voters at a special election on September 12, 2023.
    “intends that the proposal to impose the LOST be submitted to the voters in the City at a special election to be held on September 12, 2023”
    document 2265, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2023-042 · project · 2020s
  53. June 20, 2023 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $3,495.09 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $3,495.09/ppd”
    document 2253, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  54. September 25, 2023 Discussion The sheriff presented a 5-year model with dedicated staff: one sergeant and one deputy in the first year and eight dedicated staff at the end of 5 years; the minutes say the current model is no longer an option.
    “The current model with the Sheriff’s office is no longer an option. The Sheriff presented a 5-year model with dedicated staff to Tiffin with the first year having one sergeant and one sheriff deputy and at the end of the 5 years we would have eight as dedicated staff to the City of Tiffin.”
    document 136, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  55. October 3, 2023 Figure A debt projection prepared by Northland Securities showed an issue size of $7,500,000 for the purpose Estimated Rec Center Financing.
    “Issue Size $7,500,000 Purposes Estimated Rec Center Financing Notes: Call Date ***Assumes an annual 8.00% growth taxable valuation based on average growth of 14.01% between fiscal 2013 to 2024 Prepared by Northland Securities, Inc. 9/29/2023”
    document 2117, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  56. October 24, 2023 Decision A motion to approve a proposal from Atura Architecture for architectural services for a Community Recreation and Wellness Center was made by Limkemann.
    “Proposal from Atura Architecture for Architectural Services for a Community Recreation and Wellness Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Havens”
    document 133, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  57. October 24, 2023 Discussion The council asked the sheriff to revise the proposed 5-year contract to 168 hours weekly in FY 26/27 and 252 hours weekly in FY 27/28 and FY 28/29, leaving the first two years unchanged.
    “Sheriff Kunkel presented a 5-year contract with the City. Council would like Sheriff Kunkel to revise FY 26/27 to 168 hours weekly, FY 27/28 to 252 hours weekly and FY 28/29 to 252 hours weekly and see how those amounts would increase. The first two years of this contract would be unchanged from the presented proposal”
    document 133, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  58. November 7, 2023 Figure The sheriff's five-year cost breakdown of November 7, 2023 put year 1 (FY25) at 126 hours a week for $429,680.16.
    “126 Total for services Year 1 FY25 $429,680.16 Year 2 (FY26, July 1, 2025) 15% Hours Per Week Rate Weeks Annual Rate 42 $85.56 52 $186,863.04 Sergeant $ 100.66 42 $74.32 52 $162,314.88 Deputy $ 87.44 42 $74.32 52 $162,314.88 Deputy 42 $74.32 52 $162,314.88 Deputy 168 Total for services Year 2 FY26 $”
    document 2068, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  59. November 7, 2023 Figure The sheriff's five-year cost breakdown of November 7, 2023 put year 5 (FY29) at 252 hours a week for $1,177,023.12.
    “252 Total for services Year 5 FY29 $1,177,023.12”
    document 2068, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  60. November 21, 2023 World event A budget memo lists factors that affected municipal revenues in recent years: changes to the property tax system, the COVID-19 pandemic, property valuations, the 2020 Census and global inflation.
    “A wide variety of factors have impacted municipal revenues in recent years, including major changes to the property tax system, the COVID-19 pandemic, property valuations, the 2020 Census, global inflation and more.”
    document 2049, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  61. November 21, 2023 Decision The council approved the Johnson County Law Enforcement 28E Agreement through FY 2028/2029 as updated in the Council Packet.
    “6. Discussion and Consideration of Johnson County Law Enforcement 28E Agreement through FY 2028/2029 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve as updated in the Council Packet by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 2042, p. 3 · meeting · Skylar Limkemann · Tim Orris · 2020s
  62. November 21, 2023 Figure A November 2023 TAP application resolution for a Safe Routes to Schools trail on North Park Road estimated the recreational trail, sidewalk and pedestrian underpass at $1,500,000.
    “the cost to build the recreational trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $1,500,000”
    document 2060, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  63. November 21, 2023 Figure $1,500,000.00 as printed in 2023 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “the cost to build the recreational trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $1,500,000”
    document 2060, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  64. December 19, 2023 Discussion The administrator's notes for the December 2023 work session refer to the passage of the local option sales tax.
    “With the passage of the local option sales tax and a desire to continue to increase the City’s economic development efforts,”
    document 2010, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  65. December 19, 2023 Spending The payables list of December 19, 2023 includes pay estimate 1 for the sewer interceptor project, $158,175.38, charged to fund 001.
    “BOOMERANG CORP. PAY ESTIMATE 1 PCIS 12/19/2023 SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT 001-950-6499 158,175.38”
    document 38, p. 2 · project · 2020s
  66. December 19, 2023 Milestone The city administrator reported that the city submitted a special census request together with the City of North Liberty.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that the City submitted a special census request along with the City of North Liberty”
    document 129, p. 4 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  67. December 19, 2023 Spending Resolution No. 2023-085 – A Resolution taking Additional Action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $143,774 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and … document 129, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2023-085 · 2020s
  68. January 5, 2024 Spending Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note, Series 2024 (SRF planning and design loan): $143,774, Planning and design of the water treatment plant
    “Dated 01/05/24, $143,774, principal due fiscal 2027”
    document 1521, p. 29 · 2020s
  69. January 16, 2024 Spending The payables list approved January 16, 2024 includes pay estimate 2 for the sewer interceptor project, $463,391.50, charged to fund 001.
    “BOOMERANG CORP. 01092024 01/09/2024 PAY ESITMATE 2 SEWER 001-950-6499 463,391.50”
    document 2003, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  70. January 16, 2024 Figure Pay estimates 1 and 2 for the sewer interceptor project ($158,175.38 and $463,391.50) sum to $621,566.88, the same figure as the American Rescue Plan Act funds the city recorded receiving. Derived
    “BOOMERANG CORP. 01092024 01/09/2024 PAY ESITMATE 2 SEWER 001-950-6499 463,391.50”
    document 2003, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  71. January 23, 2024 Figure The audited long-term debt note lists a Sewer Revenue Loan dated September 30, 2016 at 1.75% for $2,296,000.
    “Sewer Revenue Loan September 30, 2016 1.75% 2,296,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2020s
  72. January 23, 2024 Figure The audited long-term debt note lists a Sewer Revenue Loan dated February 5, 2021 at 0.78% for $5,624,000.
    “Sewer Revenue Loan February 5, 2021 0.78% 5,624,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2020s
  73. January 23, 2024 Figure The audit note says an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority was for sewer revenue bonds of up to $5,624,000 with interest at 1.75% per annum and a 0.25% annual servicing fee on the outstanding principal.
    “up to $5,624,000 with interest at 1.75% per annum. The agreement also requires the City to annually pay a 0.25% servicing fee on the outstanding principal balance.”
    document 1976, p. 22 · 2020s
  74. January 23, 2024 Figure The audited long-term debt note lists a Sewer Revenue Loan dated March 4, 2022 at 0.00% for $486,000.
    “Sewer Revenue Loan March 4, 2022 0.00% 486,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2020s
  75. February 6, 2024 Figure A Census Bureau email in the council packet gave an estimated cost of $370,391 for a full special census of Tiffin as of January 16, 2024.
    “As of January 16, 2024, the estimated cost to conduct a full special census for Tiffin, IA is $370,391”
    document 1956, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  76. February 20, 2024 Spending At the hearing on a General Obligation loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $3,750,000, the clerk announced that no written objections were on file.
    “in a principal amount not to exceed $3,750,000, the City Clerk announced that no written objections had been placed on file”
    document 1943, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  77. February 20, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-007 adopted: Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, 2024A document 124, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-007 · 2020s
  78. March 5, 2024 Decision A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2024-508 amending Chapter 92 on billing for water service, late payment and service discontinued fees.
    “Ordinance No. 2024-508 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 92, Section 92.03(3) Billing for Water Service, Late Payment and Section 92.04(4)(a) Service Discontinued, Fees”
    document 123, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2024-508 · 2020s
  79. March 5, 2024 Spending The payables list of March 5, 2024 includes pay estimate 3 for the sewer interceptor project, $357,055.60, charged to fund 617 (sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement).
    “BOOMERANG CORP. PAY ESTIMATE 3 PCIS 03/05/2024 SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT 617-815-6499 357,055.60”
    document 1913, p. 3 · project · 2020s
  80. March 19, 2024 Decision For customers who had not recognized the full benefit of a single-purpose meter purchase price through relief of the sewer rate, the city would make up the difference as a credit.
    “For customers who haven’t recognized the full benefit of the meter purchase price through the relief of the sewer rate, the City will make up the difference in the form of a credit on”
    document 3447, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  81. March 19, 2024 Decision The council approved entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Census Bureau for a special census.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Census Bureau for a Special Census and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Schnedler. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 122, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  82. April 2, 2024 Spending The payables list of April 2, 2024 includes pay estimate 4 for the sewer interceptor project, $20,245.45, charged to fund 617.
    “BOOMERANG CORP. PAYESTIMATE 4 PCIS 04/02/2024 SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT 617-815-6499 20,245.45”
    document 1866, p. 3 · project · 2020s
  83. April 2, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-019 adopted: Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A document 7216 · meeting · Res. 2024-019 · 2020s
  84. April 3, 2024 Figure The ordinance of 2024 set the late fee at ten percent on each delinquent bill.
    “A late fee of ten percent shall be added to each delinquent bill”
    document 5146, p. 1 · 2020s
  85. April 3, 2024 Figure The amendment of 2024 struck $25.00 and printed $35.00 as the reconnection fee.
    “A fee of $25.00 $35.00 shall be charged before service is restored”
    document 5146, p. 2 · 2020s
  86. April 3, 2024 Figure $35 as printed (2024) · about $38 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A fee of $25.00 $35.00 shall be charged before service is restored”
    document 5146, p. 2 · 2020s
  87. April 16, 2024 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2025 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.80856 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.80856”
    document 1852, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  88. April 16, 2024 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2025 prints taxes levied on property of $3,790,898 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 3,790,898 0 3,033,773”
    document 1852, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  89. April 16, 2024 Figure $3,790,898 as printed (2024) · about $4,100,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 3,790,898 0 3,033,773”
    document 1852, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  90. April 16, 2024 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2025 prints revenues and other sources of $18,335,454 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 18,335,454 14,814,883 12,281,454”
    document 1852, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  91. April 16, 2024 Figure $18,335,454 as printed (2024) · about $20,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 18,335,454 14,814,883 12,281,454”
    document 1852, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  92. May 7, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-027 adopted: Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A document 7224 · meeting · Res. 2024-027 · 2020s
  93. May 21, 2024 Spending The continuing disclosure certificate prints the issuance of $3,565,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A, dated May 30, 2024.
    “in connection with the issuance of $3,565,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A (the “Bonds”), dated May 30, 2024.”
    document 1814, p. 25 · meeting · Res. 2024-031 · 2020s
  94. May 21, 2024 Figure The $3,565,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2024A of 2024 is about $3,800,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “in connection with the issuance of $3,565,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A (the “Bonds”), dated May 30, 2024.”
    document 1814, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  95. May 21, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-031 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the Issuance of $3,565,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same document 116, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-031 · 2020s
  96. May 30, 2024 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds (Capital Loan Notes), Series 2024A: $3,565,000, Original Town phase 3 streets, Kimberlite Street, fire and public works vehicles, North Park Road engineering
    “Resolution 2024-031: loan agreement, $3,565,000 Series 2024A”
    document 1814, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-007 · 2020s
  97. June 4, 2024 Report The city administrator's May 2024 report says the $130,000 price for a used street sweeper fell in line with what was budgeted for FY 2024-2025.
    “The $130,000 price falls right in line with what we budgeted for in the FY 2024-2025 budget.”
    document 1228, p. 1 · 2020s
  98. June 4, 2024 Figure A developer asked at a work session for a development agreement with a TIF rebate for three lots in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
    “The developer is asking for a development agreement with a TIF rebate for lots 2B, 3, and 4, with the amount to not exceed $600,000”
    document 114, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  99. June 4, 2024 Figure $600,000 as printed (2024) · about $640,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The developer is asking for a development agreement with a TIF rebate for lots 2B, 3, and 4, with the amount to not exceed $600,000”
    document 114, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  100. June 18, 2024 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,089.83 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,089.83/ppd”
    document 7233, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s

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