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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 18, 2025 Figure The city street finance report for fiscal year 2025 lists a 2025 Western Star 47X at a cost of $261,000, purchased new.
    “Western Star 47X 2025 Purchased $261,000 New”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  2. November 18, 2025 Figure A new 2025 agreement for the commerce park is certified as a rebate not to exceed $600,000 beginning December 1, 2026.
    “Rebate is not to exceed $600,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2026 and continuing until balance is paid in full.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  3. November 18, 2025 Figure $600,000 as printed (2025) · about $630,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate is not to exceed $600,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2026 and continuing until balance is paid in full.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  4. November 18, 2025 Figure The certification lists a second grant of not more than $125,000, paid on completion and acceptance of public infrastructure.
    “Grant is not to exceed $125,000 and will be paid upon the completion and acceptance of public infrastrucre.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  5. November 18, 2025 Figure $125,000 as printed (2025) · about $130,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Grant is not to exceed $125,000 and will be paid upon the completion and acceptance of public infrastrucre.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  6. December 2, 2025 Spending The council approved Pay Application #1 from Courts fore Sports for the Sand Volleyball Courts Project; the initiative register carries the pay amount.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #1 – Courts fore Sports, Sand Volleyball Courts Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann.”
    document 67, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  7. December 16, 2025 Spending A notice states the city proposes a general obligation urban renewal loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, previously authorized by council action on January 7, 2025.
    “principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent of, undertaking the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, an urban renewal project in the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area which was previously authorized by action of the City Council on January 7, 2025”
    document 7370, p. 4 · project · 2020s
  8. December 16, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-092 adopted: Setting the Date of January 20, 2026, for a Public Hearing and Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder document 66, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-092 · 2020s
  9. January 6, 2026 Figure The city attorney's reappointment letter for 2026 says the billing rate for services to the City will be $200.00 an hour.
    “My billing rate for services to the City will be $200.00 an hour. Other attorneys James K. Weston and paralegals with my Firm may work on matters for the City and their hourly rates may be the same or less. Pope S.”
    document 728, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  10. January 20, 2026 Figure The audit's long-term debt table lists the Series 2025A corporate purpose bonds as April 14, 2025, at 5.00%-4.00%, $5,350,000.
    “Corporate Purpose, Series 2025A April 14, 2025 5.00%-4.00% 5,350,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  11. January 20, 2026 Figure The audit's debt table lists a financed purchase of a 2013 street sweeper dated August 16, 2024, at 6.90%, for $130,000.
    “Financed Purchases 2013 Street Sweeper August 16, 2024 6.90% 130,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  12. January 20, 2026 Figure The financed 2013 street sweeper of $130,000 as printed in 2026 is about $130,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Financed Purchases 2013 Street Sweeper August 16, 2024 6.90% 130,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  13. January 20, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-001 adopted: Taking Additional Action to Enter into General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A document 7373 · meeting · Res. 2026-001 · 2020s
  14. February 3, 2026 Decision The council took up changing the agreement for service for field rental in the Parks & Recreation Department; the minutes list a motion to approve.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Changing the Agreement for Service for Field Rental in the Parks &”
    document 57, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  15. February 3, 2026 Spending The February 3, 2026 staff report on the bond resolution provided for $13,500,000 of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project.
    “provides for the issuance of $13,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, to finance the Community/Recreation Center Development Project”
    document 679, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  16. February 3, 2026 Figure The council proposed to sell, grant and convey certain city property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other benefits, under a purchase agreement for Parcel No. 4 of a Johnson County project.
    “RESOLVED, that this municipal corporation proposes to sell, grant and convey certain City property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other certain benefits, terms and conditions as set forth in a Purchase Agreement”
    document 677, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  17. February 3, 2026 Figure $6,125 as printed (2026) · about $6,200 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLVED, that this municipal corporation proposes to sell, grant and convey certain City property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other certain benefits, terms and conditions as set forth in a Purchase Agreement”
    document 677, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  18. February 3, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-007 adopted: Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A document 57, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-007 · 2020s
  19. February 10, 2026 Report The FY 2026-2027 budget summary says costs are highlighted by expanded police services, continued fire staffing support and preparation for the new recreation center.
    “The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects increased costs in public safety, insurance, fuel, and capital needs, highlighted by expanded police services, continued fire staffing support, preparation for the new recreation center”
    document 637, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  20. February 10, 2026 Figure The minutes state that LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund.
    “LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund”
    document 3383, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  21. February 10, 2026 Milestone Revenue growth is more limited due to recent legislation, but LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund. document 637, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  22. February 17, 2026 Decision The council approved Resolution 2026-009 adjusting the annual pet registration fees and the annual dog park pass fees, with one nay.
    “Resolution No. 2026-009 – A Resolution Adjusting the Annual Pet Registration Fees and the Annual Dog Park Pass Fees for the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve by Olney. Second by Orris.”
    document 56, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-009 · 2020s
  23. February 17, 2026 Figure The schedule of July 2026 prints $15 per altered (spayed or neutered) pet.
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  24. February 17, 2026 Figure $15 per animal as printed (2026) · about $15 per animal in 2026 dollars Derived
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  25. February 17, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-009 set the annual pet registration fee at $15 per altered (spayed or neutered) pet.
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet b. Unaltered pet: $30/pet c. Late Registration Fee: $10/pet 2. Annual Dog”
    document 7380, p. 1 · Res. 2026-009 · 2020s
  26. February 17, 2026 Spending General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A: $12,925,000, The Community/Recreation Center
    “Resolution 2025-092: hearing on a GO urban renewal loan agreement”
    document 739, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-007 · 2020s
  27. March 17, 2026 Figure The city agreed to provide an economic development grant of $87,000 for a retail store.
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  28. March 17, 2026 Figure $87,000 as printed (2026) · about $88,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  29. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Adjournment — Work Session - Notes document 571, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  30. April 21, 2026 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2027 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.79997 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.79997”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  31. April 21, 2026 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2027 prints taxes levied on property of $4,741,480 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  32. April 21, 2026 Figure $4,741,480 as printed (2026) · about $4,800,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  33. April 21, 2026 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2027 prints revenues and other sources of $23,841,964 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 23,841,964 38,947,499 21,464,955”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  34. April 21, 2026 Figure $23,841,964 as printed (2026) · about $24,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 23,841,964 38,947,499 21,464,955”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  35. April 21, 2026 Figure The FY budget resolution states the total city levy rate as $11.79997 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for regular property and $3.00336 for agricultural property.
    “Total City Levy Rate: o $11.79997 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for regular property o $3.00336 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for agricultural property”
    document 522, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  36. April 21, 2026 Figure The estimated total levy rate printed for fiscal year 2012 ($11.97649) minus the rate printed for fiscal year 2027 ($11.79997) is 0.17652 per $1000 valuation (derived, difference). Derived
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.79997”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  37. April 21, 2026 Figure Taxes levied on property in the budget for fiscal year 2027 ($4,741,480) are about 12.3 times those in the budget for fiscal year 2012 ($385,776), as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  38. May 5, 2026 Milestone The council communication on certifying the special census states the certified population is 7,577 residents with 3,394 housing units, an increase of 3,065 over the 2020 Census population of 4,512.
    “The certified population for the City of Tiffin is 7,577 residents, with a certified housing unit count of 3,394. This represents an increase of 3,065 residents compared to the 2020 Census population of 4,512”
    document 495, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-029 · 2020s
  39. June 16, 2026 Discussion The city administrator and recreation director presented draft membership options and pricing concepts for the new Recreation Center, with a goal of keeping memberships affordable while balancing operational costs.
    “presented draft membership options and pricing concepts for the new Recreation Center. Staff emphasized the goal of keeping memberships affordable while balancing operational costs”
    document 45, p. 2 · meeting · Doug Boldt · Grant Weber · 2020s
  40. July 1, 2026 Figure The $15 license for an altered pet in 2026 is about 7.5 times the $2.00 annual license fee per animal of 1985, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  41. July 1, 2026 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 sets the flow rate at $7.85 per 1000 gallons effective July 1, 2026.
    “Flow Rate - $7.85 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.00785 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  42. July 7, 2026 Figure The council's pay schedule lists the city administrator at $5,650.96 per pay period.
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  43. July 7, 2026 Figure The $5,650.96 city administrator pay per pay period of 2026 is about $5,700 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  44. July 7, 2026 Figure The 2026 pay resolution lists the Building Department at $3,891.15 per pay period and $3,445.24 per pay period.
    “Building Department: Brian Shay $3,891.15/ppd Nick Sitzman $3,445.24/ppd Chris Kemmerer $35.80/hr Recreation Department: Grant Weber $3,269.23/ppd Administration: Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd - an increase of .05% to”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  45. July 7, 2026 Figure A pay resolution of July 7, 2026 prints $5,650.96 per pay period for the city administrator.
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  46. July 7, 2026 Figure $5,650.96 per pay period as printed (2026) · about $5,700 per pay period in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  47. July 7, 2026 Figure The July 2026 pay resolution lists public works pay at $4,712.12 and $4,527.66 per pay period and $32.81 and $29.25 per hour for the maintenance staff.
    “Public Works: Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd Brian Detert $4,527.66/ppd Jonas Zimmerman $32.81/hr Adam Endres $29.25/hr”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  48. July 7, 2026 Figure The pay-period salary listed for Brett Mehmen rose 51 percent, from $3,113.97 in the first of the resolutions listed to $4,712.12 in the July 2026 one (derived). Derived
    “Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  49. July 7, 2026 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,712.12 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  50. July 7, 2026 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $29.25 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $29.25/hr”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  51. July 21, 2026 Figure A June 2026 MSA estimate for a wellhouse and well prints a construction sub-total of $886,200, construction with contingencies of $1,063,440 and a project total of $1,238,940.
    “Construction Sub-Total $ 886,200 Construction Contingencies (20%) $ 177,240 Construction Subtotal $ 1,063,440 Legal $7,500 Engineering Design $84,000 Engineering Construction $84,000 Project Total Estimate $ 1,238,940”
    document 374, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  52. August 18, 2026 Decision The council approved the membership structure for the Recreation Center.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Membership Structure for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 36, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  53. August 18, 2026 Decision On August 18, 2026 the council directed the city to pursue the Safe Routes to School grant and include all six proposed options.
    “Council directed the City to pursue the grant and include all six proposed options, with final improvements to be determined based on the funding award, available funding amount, and highest-priority needs.”
    document 36, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  54. September 1, 2026 Spending The city's debt statement lists a Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of $12,925,000.00 dated 02/17/2026 maturing 06/01/2043.
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  55. September 1, 2026 Figure The $12,925,000 Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of 2026 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  56. September 1, 2026 Figure The four larger issues of 2024 through 2026 (Series 2024A $3,565,000, Series 2025A $5,350,000, the 2025 water revenue bonds $14,384,000 and Series 2026A $12,925,000) add up to $36,224,000 (derived, sum, as printed). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  57. September 1, 2026 Figure The four larger issues of 2024-2026 add up to about 3.37 times the three issues of 2017-2019, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  58. September 1, 2026 Spending The 2026 debt disclosure listed a $12,925,000.00 General Obligation issue dated 02/17/2026, classified Parks/Recreation, maturing 06/01/2043.
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  59. September 1, 2026 Figure $12,925,000.00 as printed in 2026 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  60. September 1, 2026 Figure A memo on the Iowa DOT agreement for the highway reconstruction states the city's estimated share is $3,920,988.98, mostly city-responsibility improvements plus a six-percent share of storm sewer costs.
    “The City's estimated share of $3,920,988.98 is comprised primarily of improvements that are the City's responsibility, along with the City's six-percent share of applicable storm sewer costs”
    document 297, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  61. September 1, 2026 Spending Iowa DOT preconstruction agreement: city's estimated share $3,920,988.98 (as printed)
    “$3,920,988.98 as printed; project us-hwy-6-reconstruction”
    document 297, p. 1 · 2020s
  62. September 10, 2026 Figure A September 2026 agenda memo states the SRF Planning and Design loan for the Water Treatment Plant project has an approved amount of $143,774.00.
    “The loan has an approved amount of $143,774.00.”
    document 265, p. 1 · 2020s
  63. September 15, 2026 Report A September 2026 staff memo says the earlier code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation and the final draft lets the council provide compensation.
    “The earlier Code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation. The final draft instead provides that members may receive compensation as provided by the Council, with actual expenses subject to Council approval.”
    document 279, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  64. October 1, 2026 Figure The October 1, 2026 TAP application resolution for Safe Routes to School trails on Marengo Road estimated the trail, sidewalk and pedestrian underpass at $2,300,000, with the city and the school district still working on a cost-sharing agreement.
    “the cost to build the recreation trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $2,300,000”
    document 7418, p. 1 · 2020s
  65. October 6, 2026 Decision The October 6, 2026 agenda listed approval of Tiffin Recreation Center rental rates and agreement.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Tiffin Recreation Center Rental Rates & Agreement – Motion to Approve”
    document 7, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  66. October 13, 2026 Figure City code 15.04 sets the mayor's salary 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 7432, p. 2 · 2020s
  67. October 13, 2026 Figure City code section 15.04, as filed in the code chapter, sets the mayor's salary at $4,500.00 per year plus $50.00 for each regular or special 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 7432, p. 2 · 2020s
  68. October 20, 2026 Spending The October 20, 2026 payables list paid Miron Construction pay estimate 17 of $584,166.32 for the Rec Center.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I</td> <td>PAY ESTIMATE 17</td> <td>10/20/2026</td> <td></td> <td>REC CENTER</td> <td>340-430-6499</td> <td>584,166.32”
    document 7517, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  69. July 1, 2027 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 sets the flow rate at $10.15 per 1000 gallons effective July 1, 2027.
    “Flow Rate - $10.15 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.01015 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  70. July 1, 2027 Figure The flow rate printed for July 1, 2027 ($10.15 per 1000 gallons) is 238 percent above the $3.00 per 1,000 gallons set in 1986 (derived). Derived
    “Flow Rate - $10.15 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.01015 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · 2020s

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