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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. June 18, 2024 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $26.22 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $26.22/hr”
    document 7233, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  2. June 18, 2024 Figure A work session discussed a developer's agreement with a TIF rebate not to exceed $90,000 for a dog resort.
    “Developers Agreement with Clear Creek Dog Resort with a TIF rebate not to exceed $90,000”
    document 112, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  3. June 18, 2024 Figure $90,000 as printed (2024) · about $97,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Developers Agreement with Clear Creek Dog Resort with a TIF rebate not to exceed $90,000”
    document 112, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  4. July 2, 2024 Figure The five pay estimates for the sewer interceptor project printed on the payables lists sum to $1,053,060.45. Derived
    “BOOMERANG CORP. PAY ESTIMATE 5 PCIS 07/02/2024 SEWER INTERCEPTOR 617-815-6499 55,192.52”
    document 1165, p. 4 · project · 2020s
  5. July 2, 2024 Spending The payables list of July 2, 2024 includes pay estimate 5 for the sewer interceptor project, $55,192.52, charged to fund 617.
    “BOOMERANG CORP. PAY ESTIMATE 5 PCIS 07/02/2024 SEWER INTERCEPTOR 617-815-6499 55,192.52”
    document 1165, p. 4 · project · 2020s
  6. July 2, 2024 Resolution Resolution 2024-043 adopted: Relating to the Financing of proposed Projects to be undertaken by Tiffin, Iowa; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations under the Internal Revenue Code document 7240 · meeting · Res. 2024-043 · 2020s
  7. August 16, 2024 Spending Financed purchase, 2013 street sweeper: $130,000, A used (2013) street sweeper · 2020s
  8. September 17, 2024 Decision A resolution authorized the Tiffin Fire Department, through its non-profit affiliate, to proceed with fundraising for a potential new fire station and incur expenses not to exceed $15,000.
    “TO PROCEED WITH FUNDRAISING FOR A POTENTIAL NEW FIRE STATION AND INCUR EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $15,000”
    document 1095, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2024-059 · 2020s
  9. September 17, 2024 Milestone A resolution recites the passage of the Local Option Sales Tax referendum in September 2023.
    “with the passage of the Local Option Sales Tax referendum in September 2023”
    document 1095, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  10. October 1, 2024 Figure The city street finance report for fiscal year 2024 lists a 2006 Freightliner M2 dump truck at a cost of $54,298.
    “FREIGHTLINER M2 DUMP TRUCK 2006 Purchased $54,298 No Change”
    document 1755, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  11. October 1, 2024 Figure The same report lists a 2015 Western Star 4700 SB dump truck at a cost of $147,000.
    “Western Star Dump Truck 4700 SB 2015 Purchased $147,000 No Change”
    document 1755, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  12. October 1, 2024 Figure The same report lists a 2022 Western Star 4700 SB dump truck at a cost of $92,094.
    “Western Star Dump Truck 4700 SB 2022 Purchased $92,094 No Change”
    document 1755, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  13. October 15, 2024 Decision The council approved the professional services agreement with Atura Architecture for design, bidding and construction administration of the Recreation Center Project.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Professional Services Agreement Proposal from Atura Architecture for the Design, Bidding and Construction Administrator of the Recreation Center Project and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 104, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  14. October 15, 2024 Figure A later debt capacity analysis prints for FY 2025 an actual valuation of $801,201,582, a legal debt limit of $40,060,079, total debt of $18,625,300 and 46.49% of the legal debt limit used.
    “FY 2025 801,201,582 40,060,079 3,355,000 80,000 2,980,000 5,490,000 385,300 2,420,000 3,565,000 350,000 18,625,300 21,434,779 46.49%”
    document 1708, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  15. October 15, 2024 Figure $801,201,582 as printed (2024) · about $860,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “FY 2025 801,201,582 40,060,079 3,355,000 80,000 2,980,000 5,490,000 385,300 2,420,000 3,565,000 350,000 18,625,300 21,434,779 46.49%”
    document 1708, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  16. October 15, 2024 Figure The actual valuation printed for FY 2025 ($801,201,582) is about 5.23 times that printed for FY 2013 ($153,104,484), as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “FY 2025 801,201,582 40,060,079 3,355,000 80,000 2,980,000 5,490,000 385,300 2,420,000 3,565,000 350,000 18,625,300 21,434,779 46.49%”
    document 1708, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  17. November 5, 2024 Discussion The city administrator and the recreation director reviewed estimated revenue and expenses for the proposed recreation center, and council asked to see membership fees for daily, monthly and annual memberships.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt & Recreation Director Frank Haege reviewed the estimated revenue and expenses for the proposed recreation center. Council asked we show membership fees for daily, monthly and annually.”
    document 102, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · Frank Haege · 2020s
  18. November 19, 2024 Figure The certification lists a rebate not to exceed $55,000 for commercial and industrial development, June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2032.
    “Iowa Development Group Rebate for Commercial/Industrial Development. Rebate not to exceed $55,000, beginning June 1, 2026 and continuing to and including June 1 2032.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  19. November 19, 2024 Figure $55,000 as printed (2024) · about $59,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Iowa Development Group Rebate for Commercial/Industrial Development. Rebate not to exceed $55,000, beginning June 1, 2026 and continuing to and including June 1 2032.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  20. November 19, 2024 Decision The council approved Resolution 2024-071 selecting a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project.
    “Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-071 · project · 2020s
  21. November 19, 2024 Figure The certification lists a first economic development grant for Honey Lane of not more than $250,000.
    “Honey Lane Development Economic Development Grant for new Commercial/Industrial Development. Grant not exceed $250,000.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  22. November 19, 2024 Figure $250,000 as printed (2024) · about $270,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Honey Lane Development Economic Development Grant for new Commercial/Industrial Development. Grant not exceed $250,000.”
    document 1675, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  23. December 3, 2024 Decision An urban renewal plan amendment, for which the council set a public hearing, provided for tax increment financing to pay the costs of constructing a municipal community/recreation center and of widening North Park Road.
    “authorizes the undertaking of new urban renewal projects in the Urban Renewal Area consisting of (a) using tax increment financing to pay the costs of constructing a municipal community/recreation center and (b) using tax increment financing to pay the costs of widening North Park Road;”
    document 1657, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  24. December 17, 2024 Discussion Among items discussed as possible budget items at the December 17, 2024 meeting was evaluating water and sewer rates.
    “council chambers audio/video and refresh and evaluating water and sewer rates.”
    document 99, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  25. December 17, 2024 Discussion A December 2024 discussion listed a splash pad possibly at Deer View Park and a water holding tank for the current splash pad to water baseball fields as possible budget items.
    “splash pad possibly at Deer View Park, water holding tank for current splash pad to water baseball fields, parking lot extension around City Park to the East, trees along South Kimberlite St. entrance to City Park, council chambers audio/video and refresh”
    document 99, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  26. January 7, 2025 Spending The resolution on the North Park Road Improvements Project states the Iowa DOT opened bids on December 19, 2024, and that Boomerang Corporation was identified as having the lowest, most responsible bid.
    “Iowa Department of Transportation has received and opened bids on December 19, 2024, for the North Park Road Improvements Project; and, Whereas, the City Council of the City of Tiffin has received the bidding information; and, Whereas, Boomerang Corporation has been identified as having the lowest, most responsible bid”
    document 1621, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-002 · project · 2020s
  27. January 15, 2025 Spending Financed purchase, 2012 sewer cleaner: $175,000, A used (2012) sewer cleaning truck · 2020s
  28. January 21, 2025 Figure The same schedule set 10% of the right-of-way price, $6,000 per acre per year, for construction easements.
    “10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  29. January 21, 2025 Figure $6,000 per acre per year as printed (2025) · about $6,300 per acre per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  30. January 21, 2025 Spending A settlement agreement set payment at $60,000 per acre for right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements for the roundabout project.
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  31. January 21, 2025 Figure $60,000 per acre as printed (2025) · about $63,000 per acre in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  32. January 21, 2025 Figure The same schedule set $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.
    “$30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  33. January 21, 2025 Figure $30,000 per acre as printed (2025) · about $31,000 per acre in 2026 dollars Derived
    “$30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  34. January 21, 2025 Figure The $60,000 per acre of 2025 is 60 times the $1,000 per acre estimated in 1964 for sewer plant land (derived, quotient, as printed, not adjusted). Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  35. January 21, 2025 Figure The $60,000 per acre right-of-way price of 2025 is 140 percent above the $25,000 per acre asked in 2016 (derived, percent change, as printed, not adjusted). Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  36. January 21, 2025 Figure In 2026 dollars the 2025 right-of-way price per acre is about 1.79 times the 2016 asking price per acre (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “Rarick and Trust accept payment for the same based upon the following schedule: $60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements.”
    document 1592, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  37. January 21, 2025 Figure Under the settlement, the landowners accept $60,000 per acre for right of way or permanent easements except utility easements, $6,000 per acre per year for construction easements and $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements, and Tiffin, Coralville and North Liberty execute a 28E agreement at the same time.
    “$60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements. Tiffin, Coralville, and North Liberty will execute the attached 28E agreement simultaneously with the execution of this Settlement Agreement.”
    document 7288, p. 4 · Res. 2025-010 · 2020s
  38. January 21, 2025 Figure The right-of-way payment of $60,000 an acre as printed in 2025 is about $63,000 an acre in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “$60,000 per acre for conveyance of right of way or other permanent easements except utility easements, 10% of that amount ($6,000) per acre per year for construction easements, $30,000 per acre for permanent utility easements. Tiffin, Coralville, and North Liberty will execute the attached 28E agreement simultaneously with the execution of this Settlement Agreement.”
    document 7288, p. 4 · 2020s
  39. February 4, 2025 Spending At the hearing on a General Obligation Corporate Purpose loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000, the clerk announced that no written objections were on file; the loan is North Park Road's financing.
    “in a principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000, the City Clerk announced that no written objections had been placed on file”
    document 1572, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  40. February 17, 2025 Decision The council approved budget projects that included lights at the Deerview and Potter Park basketball courts, trees at the City Park entrance and two golf carts for seasonal public works and parks staff.
    “Additional approved projects included installing lights at Deerview and Potter Park basketball courts, adding trees at City Park's entrance, purchasing two Cushman golf carts for seasonal public works and parks staff,”
    document 94, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  41. March 4, 2025 Figure A later preliminary official statement computes a legal debt limit of $40,044,588 as of March 2, 2025, 5% of an actual value of $800,891,761.
    “Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation $ 800,891,761 Times 5% of Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation x .05 Legal Debt Limit $ 40,044,588”
    document 1521, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  42. March 4, 2025 Figure $40,044,588 as printed (2025) · about $42,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation $ 800,891,761 Times 5% of Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation x .05 Legal Debt Limit $ 40,044,588”
    document 1521, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  43. March 4, 2025 Figure The legal debt limit computed for March 2025 ($40,044,588) is about 1.96 times that computed for February 2021 ($20,394,942), as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation $ 800,891,761 Times 5% of Actual Value for Debt Limit Calculation x .05 Legal Debt Limit $ 40,044,588”
    document 1521, p. 25 · meeting · 2020s
  44. March 4, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-021 adopted: Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A document 7299 · meeting · Res. 2025-021 · 2020s
  45. March 18, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-028 adopted: Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A document 7306 · meeting · Res. 2025-028 · 2020s
  46. April 1, 2025 Figure At the levy hearing for the next fiscal year the city administrator explained that the city tax levy has been the same for 10 years and that without the local option sales tax the levy could have been $12.83.
    “explained that the City tax levy has been the same for 10 years. Resident inquired about local option sales tax. If this hadn’t been approved, tax levy could have been $12.83”
    document 89, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  47. April 1, 2025 Figure At the levy hearing the administrator explained that the city tax levy had been the same for 10 years and, answering a question, that if the local option sales tax had not been approved the levy could have been $12.83.
    “City Administrator, Doug Boldt, explained that the City tax levy has been the same for 10 years. Resident inquired about local option sales tax. If this hadn’t been approved, tax levy could have been $12.83.”
    document 89, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  48. April 8, 2025 Spending Resolution 2025-035 authorized Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $5,350,000, dated April 24, 2025.
    “Section 2. The Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,350,000, are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the City’s obligations under the Loan Agreement. The Bonds shall be dated April 24, 2025,”
    document 1473, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-035 · 2020s
  49. April 8, 2025 Figure The $5,350,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2025A of 2025 is about $5,600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Section 2. The Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,350,000, are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the City’s obligations under the Loan Agreement. The Bonds shall be dated April 24, 2025,”
    document 1473, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  50. April 8, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-035 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the Issuance of $5,350,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to pay the same” document 87, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-035 · 2020s
  51. April 15, 2025 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2026 prints taxes levied on property of $4,377,904 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 4,377,904 3,790,899 3,413,438”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  52. April 15, 2025 Figure $4,377,904 as printed (2025) · about $4,600,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 4,377,904 3,790,899 3,413,438”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  53. April 15, 2025 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2026 prints revenues and other sources of $35,366,058 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 35,366,058 23,685,455 17,315,259”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  54. April 15, 2025 Figure $35,366,058 as printed (2025) · about $37,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 35,366,058 23,685,455 17,315,259”
    document 1463, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  55. April 15, 2025 Discussion A council agenda item of April 15, 2025 was titled Proposed Water (and Sewer) Rate Structure Increase for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project.
    “Discussion and Review of Proposed Water (and Sewer) Rate Structure Increase for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project”
    document 86, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  56. April 15, 2025 Decision The council approved Resolution 2025-038 considering the bids and awarding the contract for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project.
    “Resolution No. 2025-038 – A Resolution Considering the Bids and Awarding the Contract for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-038 – A Resolution Considering the Bids and Awarding the Contract for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project by Orris. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Havens, Orris. All ayes, motion carried”
    document 86, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-038 · project · 2020s
  57. April 15, 2025 Spending The award resolution for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project lists Tricon Construction Group, Cedar Rapids, at an amount of bid of $12,182,553.00.
    “Tricon Construction Group<br>746 58th Ave Ct SW<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52404</td> <td>$12,182,553.00”
    document 7317, p. 2 · Res. 2025-038 · project · 2020s
  58. April 15, 2025 Figure The $12,182,553.00 bid for the water treatment plant upgrades in April 2025 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars (CPI-U), derived. Derived
    “Tricon Construction Group<br>746 58th Ave Ct SW<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52404</td> <td>$12,182,553.00”
    document 7317, p. 2 · 2020s
  59. April 24, 2025 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A: $5,350,000, North Park Road reconstruction
    “Resolution 2025-035: loan agreement, $5,350,000 Series 2025A”
    document 1473, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-028 · 2020s
  60. May 6, 2025 Decision The council considered a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Miron Construction; the motion to approve was made by Orris.
    “Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Miron Construction and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris”
    document 85, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  61. May 6, 2025 Spending The council work session agreed to a six-year TIF agreement totaling $600,000 with a developer for the extension of East Village Drive to South Park Road, with the city also paying for water main upsizing, a retaining wall and widening the road from 36 feet to 40 feet.
    “Council agreed to a six-year agreement totaling $600,000. City will also pay for upsizing the water main, installation of a retaining wall and oversizing of the road from 36 feet to 40 feet”
    document 85, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  62. May 6, 2025 Spending The council set a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement for a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000.
    “Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000”
    document 85, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-046 · project · 2020s
  63. May 6, 2025 Decision The council selected Option One for the water rate increase: a $15 base rate and usage fees of $5.75 per 1,000 gallons in FY2026, $7.85 in FY2027 and $10.15 in FY2028.
    “selected Option One. This option includes a $15 base rate and a graduated increase to the usage fee as follows: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons in FY2026, $7.85 in FY2027, and $10.15 in FY2028”
    document 85, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  64. May 6, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-047 adopted: Approving the Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project document 7326 · meeting · Res. 2025-047 · 2020s
  65. May 20, 2025 Decision The council approved Resolution 2025-055 setting June 3, 2025 for a public hearing to increase the water rate structure for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project.
    “Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-055 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 3, 2025, for a Public Hearing to Increase Water Rate Structure for the City of Tiffin for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project”
    document 1002, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-055 · project · 2020s
  66. June 3, 2025 Spending The June 3, 2025 payables list paid Miron Construction pay application 1 of $132,429.40 from the Recreation Center fund.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I 250120-0001 06/03/2025 PAY APPLICATION 1 340-430-6499 132,429.40”
    document 1010, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  67. June 3, 2025 Figure $132,429.40 as printed in 2025 is about $140,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I 250120-0001 06/03/2025 PAY APPLICATION 1 340-430-6499 132,429.40”
    document 1010, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  68. June 3, 2025 Decision The council closed the public hearing to increase the water rate structure for the Water Treatment Plan Upgrade Project and held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-520 amending Section 92.02, Rates for Service.
    “Water Rate Structure for the City of Tiffin, for the Water Treatment Plan Upgrade Project by Olney. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance No. 2025-520 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service”
    document 83, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2025-520 · project · 2020s
  69. July 1, 2025 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 raised the inside-city base rate from $7.00 to $15.00 per month, effective July 1, 2025.
    “Base Rate - $7.00 $15.00 per month”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  70. July 1, 2025 Figure The base rate of $15.00 per month set from July 1, 2025 is 150 percent above the $6.00 minimum bill of 1969 (derived). Derived
    “Base Rate - $7.00 $15.00 per month”
    document 5158, p. 1 · 2020s
  71. July 1, 2025 Figure The water rate schedule effective July 1, 2025 set the base rate at $15.00 a month, up from $7.00.
    “Water Rate Schedule Effective July 1, 2025: • Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00)”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  72. July 1, 2025 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 raised the flow rate from $5.50 to $5.75 per 1000 gallons, effective July 1, 2025.
    “Flow Rate - $5.50 – $5.75 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.0055 $0.00575 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  73. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2027 was $10.15 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Effective July 1, 2027: • Base Rate: $15.00/month • Flow Rate: $10.15 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  74. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2025 was $5.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Water Rate Schedule Effective July 1, 2025: • Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00) • Flow Rate: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  75. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2026 was $7.85 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Effective July 1, 2026: • Base Rate: $15.00/month • Flow Rate: $7.85 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  76. July 1, 2025 Decision The agenda communication for the water rate ordinance gives the base rate as $15.00 per month, up from $7.00, and a flow rate of $5.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00) • Flow Rate: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  77. July 1, 2025 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,397.39 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,397.39/ppd”
    document 7346, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  78. July 1, 2025 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $27.72 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $27.72/hr”
    document 7346, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  79. August 19, 2025 Spending The council communication of August 2025 on Resolution 2025-074 lists $14,384,000 of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, funded through the Iowa State Revolving Fund.
    “Bond Amount: $14,384,000 • Series: 2025 Water Revenue Bonds • Purpose: Water system improvements and infrastructure upgrades • Funding Source: Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF)”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  80. August 19, 2025 Figure The SRF water loan of $14,384,000 as printed in 2025 is about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Bond Amount: $14,384,000 • Series: 2025 Water Revenue Bonds • Purpose: Water system improvements and infrastructure upgrades • Funding Source: Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF)”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  81. August 19, 2025 Spending The second bid package came in $1.8 million below the guaranteed maximum price; $1 million was to be removed from the project and $350,000 allocated to an owner contingency allowance.
    “The bids came in favorable, resulting in the overall project cost being $1.8 million below the guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Of that amount, $1 million will be removed from the project, and $350,000 has been allocated to establish an owner contingency allowance.”
    document 76, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  82. August 19, 2025 Spending Resolution 2025-074 authorized a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 through the Iowa SRF program.
    “Resolution 2025-074 – Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · project · 2020s
  83. August 19, 2025 Figure The $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds of 2025 is about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2025-074 – Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  84. August 19, 2025 Spending Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (SRF loan and disbursement agreement): $14,384,000, Water treatment plant upgrades (reverse osmosis)
    “Resolution 2025-074: loan and disbursement agreement, $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  85. August 19, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-074 adopted: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 document 7353 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  86. September 2, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed $3,750,000 of the hearing of 2024 minus the $3,565,000 issue of May 30, 2024 is $185,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “05/30/2024 06/01/2032 $3,565,000.00 $3,395,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 12/20/2017 06/01/2033 $5,140,000.00 $3,025,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 09/04/2019 06/01/2031 $4,500,000.00 $2,580,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  87. September 2, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed $5,500,000 of the hearing of 2025 minus the $5,350,000 issue of April 2025 is $150,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  88. September 2, 2025 Figure The same statement lists the May 30, 2024 issue of $3,565,000, the December 20, 2017 issue of $5,140,000 and the September 4, 2019 issue of $4,500,000 with the purpose Transportation.
    “05/30/2024 06/01/2032 $3,565,000.00 $3,395,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 12/20/2017 06/01/2033 $5,140,000.00 $3,025,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 09/04/2019 06/01/2031 $4,500,000.00 $2,580,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  89. September 2, 2025 Figure The 2025 Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement to the Treasurer of Iowa lists the April 24, 2025 general obligation issue of $5,350,000 and the August 25, 2020 issue of $7,670,000 with the purpose Transportation.
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  90. September 2, 2025 Figure The Series 2025A principal in the state disclosure statement of $5,350,000 as printed in 2025 is about $5,600,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  91. September 25, 2025 Spending A change order approved September 25, 2025 reduced the Miron Construction contract for the Tiffin Recreation Center from $12,435,142.00 by $1,042,001.88 to $11,393,140.12.
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  92. October 7, 2025 Spending The Miron pay application memo states the original Miron Construction contract amount for the recreation center was $12,435,142.00, reduced by a change order of September 25, 2025 of $1,042,001.88 to a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  93. October 7, 2025 Figure The $11,393,140.12 revised recreation center contract total with Miron Construction of 2025 is about $12,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  94. November 4, 2025 Landmark A November 4, 2025 resolution lists a Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue with tax increment assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.
    “Dollar General Development Project o Construction of a new Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue. o TIF assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.”
    document 814, p. 1 · 2020s
  95. November 4, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed TIF assistance for the Dollar General store of $100,000 as printed in 2025 is about $100,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Dollar General Development Project o Construction of a new Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue. o TIF assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.”
    document 814, p. 1 · 2020s
  96. November 4, 2025 Spending A staff report on a Miron Construction pay application for the Community Recreation Center printed a current payment due of $1,584,224.68.
    “Current Payment Due: $1,584,224.68”
    document 825, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  97. November 4, 2025 Spending The November 4, 2025 payables list paid Miron Construction pay application 6 of $1,584,244.68 from the Recreation Center fund.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I… PAY APPLICATION 6 11/04/2025 PAY APPLICATION 6 340-430-6499 1,584,244.68”
    document 821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  98. November 4, 2025 Figure Eight capped development agreements and grants of 2018 through 2025 (child care $110,000, grocery store $485,000, Shamrock Center $250,000, family care $87,000, commercial development $55,000, two Honey Lane grants $250,000 and $125,000, retail grant $87,000) add up to $1,449,000 in caps (derived, sum). Derived
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  99. November 18, 2025 Figure The same report lists a 2025 Kubota RTV 1100 at $44,000, purchased new.
    “Kubota RTV 1100 2025 Purchased $44,000 New”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  100. November 18, 2025 Figure The same report lists a 2012 Vactor 2100 PLUS combination sewer cleaner at $175,000, on lease.
    “Vactor 2100 PLUS COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER 2012 Lease $175,000 Lease”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s

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