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History

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 13, 2012 Decision The ordinance added a special speed zone on Roberts Ferry Road from the intersection of Goldfinch Drive north to the intersection of Oakdale Boulevard and the northern corporate boundary.
    “On Roberts Ferry Rd, from the intersection of Goldfinch Dr. northerly to the intersection of Oakdale Blvd. and the northern corporate boundary of the City of Tiffin.”
    document 4953, p. 1 · Ord. 2012-311 · 2010s
  2. June 13, 2012 Discussion Council discussed having sponsors add a name plate or memorial plate to park benches along the bike/walking trail.
    “Park benches along bike/walking trail – Council discussed the option of having sponsors to have a name plate or a memorial plate added to a bench”
    document 3852, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  3. June 13, 2012 Discussion The agenda listed Ordinance 2012-312, Retention Pond amendment to the subdivision ordinance.
    “Ordinance 2012-312 Retention Pond/amendment to subdivision ordinance - this is not the correct ordinance as”
    document 3852, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  4. June 13, 2012 Special event A Resolution Approving the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 13 and 14, 2012 document 5787 · meeting · Res. 2012-022 · 2010s
  5. June 13, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-311 adopted: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Speed Regulations document 4953 · meeting · Ord. 2012-311 · 2010s
  6. June 27, 2012 Decision Council voted to seek a bond rating from S&P, with the financial advisor noting a rating could lower the borrowing rate by about half a percent and cost about $7,500.
    “The City should get Rated – like with Standard & Poor’s ("S & P"), this will decrease our APR up to around ½ a percent or more. Costs for rating is around $7,500”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  7. June 27, 2012 Spending City Hall received a quote of $320,000 from Woodruff Construction to completely gut and restore the Locker building for a new City Hall.
    “City Hall received a quote from Woodruff Construction for $320,000 to completely gut and restore the Locker to utilize as a new location for City Hall.”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  8. July 11, 2012 Landmark On July 11, 2012 the city attorney reported that in the Ireland Avenue project the city was trying not to interfere with the ice cream shop business.
    “Ireland Ave project and the City is trying to not interfere with the ice cream shop business.”
    document 3850, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  9. August 8, 2012 Figure The printed $6,100,000 of 2012 is about $9,000,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
  10. August 8, 2012 Report The minutes record that the city could not get an S&P bond rating because it had not had an audit done in a while and had not previously used fund accounting.
    “we could not get a bond rating (with S & P) because of two factors: 1) the City has not had an audit done in a while; 2) the city did not previously have any fund accounting”
    document 3848, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  11. August 8, 2012 Spending The resolution approved a bond purchase agreement for $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A, for street, water, sewer and park projects and refunding of earlier SRF bonds.
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  12. August 8, 2012 Report The bond resolution recites a current refunding of the outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A.
    “current refunding (the “Current Refunding”) the City’s outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  13. August 8, 2012 Figure The public works report of August 8, 2012 said the water tower drawings were in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.
    “Public Works reported: Water tower drawings are in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.”
    document 3848, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  14. August 22, 2012 Decision The mayor appointed himself as the city's designated representative to both the MPO and ECICOG, with the city administrator as alternate.
    “Appointment to the MPO & ECICOG: Mayor Berner appointed himself as the designated representative of both groups, to fill the position left open by Council person Ball’s resignation. Administrator Jackson is the alternate”
    document 3847, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  15. August 22, 2012 Decision The council voted unanimously to put the word Tiffin three times and no logo on the water tower.
    “Motion made by Ryan to have three Tiffin’s only with no logo on the water tower, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously.”
    document 3847, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  16. August 22, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-039 adopted: Aperweight for his many years of service and dedication as the City’s Attorney. Unfinished Business Resolution 2012-39 Approving award of contract for the Water Main to Industrial Park: Hart-Frederick confirmed that the winning bid can complete the job and they are also on the I&I DOT approved list document 5804 · meeting · Res. 2012-039 · 2010s
  17. August 22, 2012 Project Industrial Park: aperweight for his many years of service and dedication as the City’s Attorney. Unfinished Business Resolution 2012-39 Approving award of contract for the Water Main to Industrial Park: Hart-Frederick confirmed that the winning bid can complete the job and they are also on the I&I DOT approved list document 5804, p. 1 · Industrial Park · 2010s
  18. September 1, 2012 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A: $6,100,000, Street, water and sewer improvements in the urban renewal areas, and refunding of earlier bonds
    “Resolution 2012-37: bond purchase agreement, $6,100,000 Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
  19. September 12, 2012 Annexation The administrator updated council on the 'Priority #1' annexation and council voted to send a letter to parcel owners reminding them to sign and return the annexation paperwork.
    “Administrator Jackson gave a brief update to Council regarding the status of the Priority #1 and there might be a need next month to go door-to-door. Motion by Upton, seconded by Ryan to send a letter to parcel owners to remind them to sign and return the annexation paperwork.”
    document 3846, p. 1 · meeting · Michon Jackson · Peggy Upton · Mike Ryan · 2010s
  20. September 12, 2012 Special event The council approved the Special Event Application for the CCA Homecoming Parade.
    “Special Event Application approval—CCA Homecoming Parade: Motion by Upton to approve the parade application, seconded by Ryan. All ayes.”
    document 3846, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  21. September 12, 2012 Decision A council member volunteered to sit on the library board and the council appointed him on September 12, 2012.
    “Council person Bartels volunteered to sit on the library board. Motion by Ryan, seconded by Upton to appoint Bartels to the Library Board.”
    document 3846, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  22. September 12, 2012 Decision Council passed on third reading Ordinance 2012-313, Post Construction Storm Water Runoff Control, and the ordinance, Neighborhood Open Space Requirements.
    “Ordinance 2012-313 Post Construction Storm Water Runoff Control: Motion by Ryan, seconded by Bartels to approve the third and final reading of the Ordinance. Ayes=Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Ordinance passed unanimously.”
    document 3846, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2012-313 · 2010s
  23. September 12, 2012 Annexation Motion by Upton, seconded by Ryan to send a letter to parcel owners to remind them to sign and return the annexation paperwork document 3846, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  24. September 12, 2012 Special event Motion by Upton to approve the parade application document 3846, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  25. September 12, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-313 adopted: Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance 2012-313 Post Construction Storm Water Runoff Control – 2nd reading document 4955 · meeting · Ord. 2012-313 · 2010s
  26. September 12, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-314 adopted: Neighborhood Open Space Requirements document 4956 · meeting · Ord. 2012-314 · 2010s
  27. September 17, 2012 Decision Resolution 2012-43 set the notice of hearing and letting for a 500,000 gallon water tower, and the council approved it with a unanimous vote.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2012-43 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE 500,000 GALLON WATER TOWER WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has reviewed and will be accepting sealed bids for the purpose of erecting a 500,000 gallon water tank within the corporate city limits of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5808, p. 1 · Res. 2012-43 · project · 2010s
  28. September 26, 2012 Spending Resolution 2012-48 accepted the bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. of $1,153,900.00 for construction of the water tower as the lowest responsible bid.
    “That the Bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $1,153,900.00 for the construction of the Water Tower described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council after public hearing, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible bid received,”
    document 5813, p. 1 · Res. 2012-48 · 2010s
  29. September 26, 2012 Figure The $1,153,900 water tower construction bid of 2012 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “That the Bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $1,153,900.00 for the construction of the Water Tower described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council after public hearing, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible bid received,”
    document 5813, p. 1 · 2010s
  30. September 26, 2012 Report The mayor opened and closed the public hearing on the 500,000 gallon water tower, with no community input and no written comments received.
    “public hearing on the 500,000 gallon Water Tower at 7:00 p.m. Council Person Upton motioned to open the public hearing, seconded by Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. No community input and no written comments received. Mayor closed public hearing at 7:01 p.m. Motion made by Ryan, seconded by Bartels to close the public hearing.”
    document 3844, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  31. September 26, 2012 Decision The council passed Resolution 2012-55, final acceptance of Trails Phase 4.
    “Resolution 2012-55 Final Acceptance of Trails Phase 4”
    document 3844, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2012-55 · project · 2010s
  32. September 26, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of and Participation in a Joint Powers Agreement and Declaration of Trust for the Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, Authorizing Investments Through the Fixed Term Automated Investment Program of Ipait and Authorizing Ipait to Designate and Name Depositories document 5815 · meeting · Res. 2012-050 · 2010s
  33. September 26, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-051 adopted: Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2012-51 Approving Urban Renewal Plan Amendment: This amendment is only to include the three projects that will be completed in the TIF area. This amendment update is due to a new state law that passed document 5816 · meeting · Res. 2012-051 · 2010s
  34. September 26, 2012 Project Trails Phase Four: Resolution 2012-55 Final Acceptance of Trails Phase 4: Hart Frederick is completely done with Phase 4 of the trail – Motion made by Ryan, seconded by Upton to approve acceptance of completion document 3844, p. 3 · meeting · Trails Phase Four · 2010s
  35. September 28, 2012 Figure The debt statement notes that effective September 28, 2012 the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.
    “Effective September 28, 2012, the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.”
    document 1353, p. 29 · meeting · 2010s
  36. November 14, 2012 Decision Resolution 2012-071 recites that an agreement with the Snowmobile Club and the Iowa DOT is advantageous for the City to provide safe routes for the City and club members.
    “Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that the agreement with the Snowmobile Club is advantageous for the City to provide safe routes for the City and club members; Now, therefore be it resolved by the City”
    document 5836, p. 1 · Res. 2012-071 · 2010s
  37. November 14, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator/clerk to Sign an Agreement for the Iowa Snowdrifter Inc Snowmobile Club and the Iowa Dot document 5836 · meeting · Res. 2012-071 · 2010s
  38. November 28, 2012 Decision A resolution describes the Old Town area as bordered by Highway 6 on the north, new Ireland Avenue on the west, Railroad Street on the south and Summer Hays Street on the east, and finds blighted conditions.
    “known as Old Town. The property is bordered on the north by Highway 6, on the west by new Ireland Avenue, on the south by Railroad Street and on the east by Summer Hays Street”
    document 5843, p. 1 · Res. 2012-078 · 2010s
  39. November 28, 2012 Figure A resolution approved a tax increment economic development grant to a builder in an amount not to exceed $165,731.
    “The Grant in an amount not to exceed $165,731, is hereby approved.”
    document 5842, p. 2 · 2010s
  40. November 28, 2012 Figure $165,731 as printed (2012) · about $240,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The Grant in an amount not to exceed $165,731, is hereby approved.”
    document 5842, p. 2 · 2010s
  41. November 28, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-074 adopted: Approving the Urban Renewal Report to the State of Iowa document 5839 · Res. 2012-074 · 2010s
  42. November 28, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-078 adopted: To declare necessity and establish an urban renewal area, pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and approve urban renewal plan amendment for the November 2012 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 5843 · Res. 2012-078 · 2010s
  43. December 12, 2012 Decision Ordinance 2012-318 amended provisions pertaining to noise control, repealing Chapter 48 of the Code of Ordinances and adopting a new Chapter 48, Noise Control, in lieu thereof.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO NOISE CONTROL BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section 1. CHAPTER MODIFIED: Chapter 48 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, is repealed and the following is adopted in”
    document 4959, p. 1 · Ord. 318 · 2010s
  44. December 12, 2012 Decision The new noise control chapter made it unlawful to willfully make or continue any noise disturbance within the City, and defined a noise disturbance as sounds generally considered injurious or disturbing.
    “48.03 NOISE DISTURBANCE PROHIBITED. It is unlawful for any person to willfully make or continue or cause or allow to be made or continued any noise disturbance within the City. Except for sounds excluded under any of Sections 48.01(b), 48.05 or 48.06 of this chapter, the term "noise disturbance"”
    document 4959, p. 2 · Ord. 318 · 2010s
  45. January 9, 2013 Decision The minutes record that the ordinance on commercial noise was approved, and that a Residential Noise Ordinance had already passed.
    “Ryan reminded Council that this Ordinance pertains to the Commercial noise, there was already a Residential Noise Ordinance passed. Motion made by Ryan to approve 2012-218, seconded by Kahler. Ayes = Phillips, Upton, Bartels,”
    document 3839, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  46. January 9, 2013 Figure The printed $280,000 of 2013 is about $400,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  47. January 9, 2013 Figure The mayor stated the city had paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that the site needed to be utilized.
    “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  48. January 9, 2013 Decision On final reading a council member described the ordinance as adding the old town area into the urban renewal area.
    “Council Person Upton confirmed this is adding the old town area into the urban renewal area.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2012-320 · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  49. January 9, 2013 Decision After a closed session on January 9, 2013 the council voted to authorize the mayor to make a legal offer on a property of not more than $155,000, contingent on the appraisal and the offer in writing.
    “Motion by Ryan to authorize Mayor Berner to make a legal offer on the Bryant property in the amount of not more than $155,000 contingent upon the appraisal and the offer in writing”
    document 3838, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  50. January 9, 2013 Figure $155,000 as printed (2013) · about $220,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion by Ryan to authorize Mayor Berner to make a legal offer on the Bryant property in the amount of not more than $155,000 contingent upon the appraisal and the offer in writing”
    document 3838, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  51. January 9, 2013 Report The public works director reported that the generator engine at the wastewater plant needed to be replaced.
    “Generator engine at the wastewater plant is junk and needs to be replaced.”
    document 3838, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  52. January 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-318 adopted: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Noise Control document 4959 · meeting · Ord. 2012-318 · 2010s
  53. January 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-320 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the November 2012 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4961 · meeting · Ord. 2012-320 · 2010s
  54. January 23, 2013 Annexation A council member said there was urgency in annexing the land because Coralville listed it in its comprehensive plan to come across I-380; the engineer noted an attempt in the 90's had to be released through the courts, and the county supported annexation now.
    “Council Person Phillips pointed out there is urgency in annexing this portion of land, Coralville has it listed in their Comp Plan to come across 380. Engineer Hart informed Council there was an attempt in the 90's to annex this property; and through the courts, it had to be released. The county supports this annexation now.”
    document 3836, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  55. January 23, 2013 Discussion Community fund representatives discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly a farmer's market.
    “Community Fund presentation: Mr. Sentman and Mr. Davis discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly have a farmer’s market.”
    document 3837, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  56. January 23, 2013 Neighbors Resolution 2013-010 terminated the 28E agreement with Coralville for nonresidential building inspections, reciting a 28E agreement filed in June 2008 for nonresidential building inspections.
    “A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IA FOR NONRESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS Whereas, The City has a current 28E Agreement that was filed in June 2008 between the City of Coralville and the City of Tiffin regarding the provision of nonresidential building inspections for the City of Tiffin”
    document 5871, p. 1 · Res. 2013-010 · 2010s
  57. January 23, 2013 Neighbors A Resolution Terminating the 28e Agreement with the City of Coralville, Ia for Nonresidential Inspections document 5871 · meeting · Res. 2013-010 · 2010s
  58. January 23, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-010 adopted: Terminating the 28e Agreement with the City of Coralville, Ia for Nonresidential Inspections document 5871 · meeting · Res. 2013-010 · 2010s
  59. February 6, 2013 Discussion The minutes record that the city wanted to put a rec center and city hall on federal grant land and needed a land swap valued by land value rather than acreage.
    “where the city wants to put in rec center/city hall is on the federal grant land; need to do land swap for land that the City has recently acquired. The land swap has to be value of the land, not the acreage.”
    document 3833, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  60. February 13, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-018 set a public hearing and letting for Division 2 of the water tower project, a 16-inch main to the new tower and a 12-inch main from the water treatment plant to Ireland Avenue.
    “Resolution 2013-018 Setting a Date for Public Hearing and Letting for Division 2 of Water Tower project to include: 16-inch main to the new water tower and the 12-inch main from the water treatment plant to Ireland Avenue”
    document 3831, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  61. February 13, 2013 Report The minutes of February 13, 2013 record that the new water tower foundation was poured and had to cure for 7 days.
    “The new water tower foundation was poured and has to cure for 7 days.”
    document 3831, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  62. February 27, 2013 Decision A motion to recommend the Locker location as the proposed City Hall site passed with four ayes and one nay.
    “Motion Kahler to recommend the Locker location as a proposed City Hall site, seconded Ryan. Ayes=Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3828, p. 6 · meeting · Joann Kahler · 2010s
  63. February 27, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-321 adopted: Unfinished Business Ordinance 2013-321 Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287 and Any Amendments Thereto Adding the Permitted Use of Indoor Automobile Sales and Service in an M-2 Zoning – 3rd reading document 4962 · meeting · Ord. 2013-321 · 2010s
  64. February 27, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-322 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance 2013-319 to Change the Time Period Under Section 2.05 Maintenance Bond Required – 3rd Reading document 4963 · meeting · Ord. 2013-322 · 2010s
  65. February 28, 2013 Decision Ordinance 2013-322 adopted the 2009 International Building Code, 2009 International Residential Code, 2011 National Electrical Code and other 2009 international codes, amending Chapter 155, Building Codes.
    “AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, CHAPTER 155, BUILDING CODES,”
    document 4963, p. 1 · Ord. 322 · 2010s
  66. March 6, 2013 Neighbors Resolution passed. Resolution 2013-033 Approving the Subdivision Agreement for Woodfield Ridge, LLC regarding Woodfield Ridge-Part three, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 3827, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-033 · 2010s
  67. March 13, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-043 authorized a request for proposals for architects for concession stand drawings, design, plans and specifications.
    “Resolution 2013-043 Authorizing City Hall to put out Request For Proposals for Architects to interview and hire for Concession Stand drawings, design, plans and specifications:”
    document 3825, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-043 · 2010s
  68. March 13, 2013 Spending The council approved Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50 for the Division 2 Water Tower Project.
    “Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3826, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  69. March 13, 2013 Figure The Division 2 tower contract of $289,762.50 as printed in 2013 is about $420,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3826, p. 1 · 2010s
  70. March 13, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-035 awarded the Division 2 Water Tower Project contract to Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50.
    “Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3825, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-035 · 2010s
  71. March 13, 2013 Figure The $289,762.50 water tower division 2 contract of 2013 is about $420,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3825, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  72. March 13, 2013 Figure The payables list includes $4,398.34 for the Johnson County Sheriff's March monthly contract.
    “JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF</td> <td>MARCH MONTHLY CONTRACT</td> <td>$4,398.34”
    document 3825, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  73. March 13, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-323 adopted: Amending Zoning Map for Willow Ridge–3rd Reading document 4964 · meeting · Ord. 2013-323 · 2010s
  74. March 13, 2013 Project Water Tower: Motion carried. Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project – Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50 document 3826, p. 1 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  75. March 27, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-319 adopted: Motion carried. Ordinance 2012-319 Amending Ordinance 1998-218 Subdivision Ordinance – 3rd Reading document 3831, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2012-319 · 2010s
  76. March 27, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-324 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 99, Sewer Usage Charge System, to Include an Exception Under 99.10 Payment of Bills–3rd Reading document 4965 · meeting · Ord. 2013-324 · 2010s
  77. April 10, 2013 Figure On April 10, 2013 the council voted to pay the Zoning Board of Adjustment $20 per meeting.
    “Motion Ryan to pay the Zoning Board of Adjustment a compensation of $20 per meeting, seconded Upton. All ayes.”
    document 3821, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  78. April 10, 2013 Spending Council voted to hire ECICOG for the city's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758.
    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  79. April 10, 2013 Spending The council moved to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758.
    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758, seconded”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  80. April 10, 2013 Figure The comprehensive plan consultant contract of $10,758.00 as printed in 2013 is about $16,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758, seconded”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  81. April 10, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-062 authorized the administrator to sign a contract for architect completion of the concession stand, passing four to one.
    “Resolution 2013-062 Authorizing Administrator/Clerk to sign contract for architect completion of Concession Stand: Motion Ryan to approve, seconded Bartels. Ayes=Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Phillips. Resolution passed.”
    document 3821, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-062 · 2010s
  82. April 10, 2013 Discussion On April 10, 2013 the council discussed the terms of a Jasper Avenue land purchase.
    “Discussion regarding Jasper Avenue land purchase/terms.”
    document 3821, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  83. April 10, 2013 Figure The ordinance added a late fee of 5.0% to each delinquent utility bill paid after the due date.
    “A late fee of 5.0% shall be added to each delinquent bill for payment after the due date.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · Ord. 2013-326 · 2010s
  84. April 10, 2013 Special event Resolution 2013-061 authorized the administrator/clerk to sign the fireworks contract for TiffinFest, and council amended the contract to be in the City of Tiffin's name.
    “Resolution 2013-061 Authorizing Administrator/Clerk to sign Fireworks contract for TiffinFest: Motion Upton to amend to change the contract to City of Tiffin”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-061 · 2010s
  85. April 10, 2013 Special event Resolution passed. Resolution 2013-060 Authorizing Administrator/Clerk to sign Petting Zoo contract for TiffinFest document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-060 · 2010s
  86. April 10, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-325 adopted: Motion passed. Ordinance 2013-325 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 56, Dog and Cat Licenses to change the dates under Section 56.01 and 56.04–2nd reading document 4966 · meeting · Ord. 2013-325 · 2010s
  87. April 10, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-326 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Sections 92.03 and 92.04 of Chapter 92 to include a Late Payment Fee and a Non-Sufficient Funds Charge–2nd reading document 4967 · meeting · Ord. 2013-326 · 2010s
  88. April 10, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-057 adopted: Motion passed. Resolution 2013-057 Authorizing City Administrator/Clerk to Sign Disclosure Documents for Northland Securities from bond proceeds document 3821, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-057 · 2010s
  89. April 18, 2013 Figure The ordinance of 2013 set the late fee at 5.0% on each delinquent bill.
    “A late fee of 5.0% shall be added to each delinquent bill for payment after the due date.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. April 18, 2013 Figure The ordinance of 2013 added a $25.00 non-sufficient funds charge to an account.
    “A $25.00 non-sufficient funds ("NSF") charge shall be added on to an account”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  91. April 18, 2013 Figure $25 as printed (2013) · about $36 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A $25.00 non-sufficient funds ("NSF") charge shall be added on to an account”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  92. April 18, 2013 Decision Ordinance 2013-325 amended Chapter 56, Dog and Cat Licenses Required, to change the dates under Sections 56.01, 56.03 and 56.04.
    “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, CHAPTER 56, DOG AND CAT LICENSES REQUIRED, TO CHANGE THE DATES UNDER SECTIONS 56.01 ANNUAL LICENSE REQUIRED, 56.03 DELINQUENCY, AND 56.04”
    document 4966, p. 1 · Ord. 325 · 2010s
  93. April 18, 2013 Figure The ordinance of 2013 charged $25.00 before service was restored to a delinquent customer.
    “A fee of $25.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  94. April 18, 2013 Figure $25 as printed (2013) · about $36 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A fee of $25.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · 2010s
  95. April 24, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013 set a public hearing to add compensation of $20 per meeting attended for Board of Adjustment members, the rate already paid to City Council and Planning and Zoning members.
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that the Board of Adjustment should also receive compensation of $20 per meeting attended”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  96. April 24, 2013 Figure $20 per meeting as printed (2013) · about $29 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that the Board of Adjustment should also receive compensation of $20 per meeting attended”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  97. April 24, 2013 Figure A resolution recites that council and Planning and Zoning members are paid $20 per meeting attended.
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  98. April 24, 2013 Figure The printed $20 of 2013 is about $29 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “City Council and Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20 for attendance”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  99. April 24, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-071 approved the sale of a 20-foot strip of city-owned land behind a Deerview residence, for the length of the owner's property, at a just compensation amount of $500 to meet setback requirements.
    “have agreed to purchase said 20' of necessary City-owned land located behind their residence for the length of their entire property for the just compensation amount of $500”
    document 5916, p. 1 · Res. 2013-071 · 2010s
  100. April 24, 2013 Figure $500 as printed (2013) · about $720 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “have agreed to purchase said 20' of necessary City-owned land located behind their residence for the length of their entire property for the just compensation amount of $500”
    document 5916, p. 1 · 2010s

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