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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 30, 1986 Decision The council directed the engineer to smoke test sewer lines and hired a Spencer, Iowa contractor to televise existing sewer lines at 75 cents per foot up to 8,518 feet.
    “direct Mike Hart to smoke test sewer lines to determine problem areas and to hire G. W. Pete Howe of Spencer, Iowa to televize existing sewer lines at 75 cents per foot up to 8,518 feet.”
    document 4367, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  2. June 30, 1986 Decision The council directed the clerk to place a sewer rate increase of $2.00 per unit on the July agenda and to notify residents about smoke testing.
    “Council directed clerk to place sewer rate increase of $2.00 per unit on July agenda and to notify residents about smoke testing.”
    document 4367, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  3. July 9, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-138 set the sewer rental charge at $10.00 per month for each single dwelling unit, effective September 1, 1986.
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 138 · 1980s
  4. July 9, 1986 Figure The $10.00 monthly sewer charge effective 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  5. July 9, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-138 adopted: Amending Ordinance Nos. 57 and 1981-103 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4779 · meeting · Ord. 1986-138 · 1980s
  6. August 13, 1986 Report Televising of the sewer lines showed major problems at College Street and Railroad Street.
    “Sewer line televising showed major problems at College Street and Railroad Street.”
    document 4365, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  7. September 1, 1986 Figure The flat monthly sewer charge per dwelling unit rose from $4.35 to $10.00, an increase of about 130%. Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · 1980s
  8. October 10, 1986 Discussion The council agreed to ask ECICOG to modify last year Community Development Block Grant application for sewer system improvements.
    “Council consensus to ask ECICOG to modify last year's Community Development Block Grant application for sewer system improvements.”
    document 4363, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  9. January 13, 1988 Decision The council set the wage of a certified grade II back-up wastewater operator at $7.00 per hour.
    “Motion Stratton second Morgan to set wage of certified grade II back-up wastewater operator at $7.00 per hour.”
    document 4342, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  10. July 13, 1988 Decision The council hired a backup operator for the water and wastewater plants at $7.50 per hour, to work when the regular operator was sick or on vacation.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to hire Ken Castek as backup operator for water/wastewater plants to work when Bob Herring is sick or on vacation at the rate of $7.50 per hour.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  11. September 14, 1988 Spending The council approved a final payment to Smelser Construction for repairs to the sewer systems.
    “Smelser Construction in the amount of $10,378.13 for repairs to sewer systems.”
    document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  12. November 9, 1988 Figure The minutes recorded that sludge from the plant would be incorporated into land around it, and that the State allowed 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.
    “The sludge would be incorporated into the land around the plant. The State allows 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.”
    document 4329, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  13. October 11, 1989 Decision The council reached consensus to proceed with removal of sludge from the sewer ponds.
    “Council consensus to proceed with removal of sludge from sewer ponds.”
    document 4317, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  14. February 8, 1990 Decision The council planned to upgrade the fence and build a shelter at the sewer plant before July 1, 1990 and to buy a generator for the plant during FY 91.
    “City will investigate upgrading fence at sewer plant and pay for it before July 1, 1990. (FY' 90) City will build shelter at sewer plant to house equipment and workers when emergency service is needed and pay for it before July 1, 1990. (FY' 90) City will purchase a generator for sewer plant during FY '91.”
    document 4314, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  15. February 14, 1990 Spending The council approved a contract with a Hudson, Iowa firm for removal of sludge at the sewer lagoon for $15,000.00.
    “approve contract with Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc. of Hudson, Iowa for removal of sludge at sewer lagoon in the amount of $15,000.00 and to authorize mayor to sign the document.”
    document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  16. February 14, 1990 Figure The sludge removal contract of $15,000 as printed in 1990 is about $39,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “approve contract with Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc. of Hudson, Iowa for removal of sludge at sewer lagoon in the amount of $15,000.00 and to authorize mayor to sign the document.”
    document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  17. March 14, 1990 Report The clerk reported that the fence project at the sewer plant was underway with a bid from D & N Fencing of $2800.00.
    “Clerk reported fence project at sewer plant is underway with bid from D & N Fencing of $2800.00.”
    document 4312, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  18. March 14, 1990 Figure The sewer plant fence bid of $2,800 as printed in 1990 is about $7,200 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Clerk reported fence project at sewer plant is underway with bid from D & N Fencing of $2800.00.”
    document 4312, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  19. June 22, 1990 Disaster The city engineer estimated flood damage of $5,000 to the sewer plant electrical system, $2,700 to replace a road and $8,000 in street erosion and surface damage.
    “Hart: Electrical damage at the sewer plant is estimated at $5,000.00. The road will need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $2,700.00. Street erosion and surface damage is estimated at $8,000.00.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  20. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance made the monthly sewer rental charge one-half of the water user fee, not less than $10 a month.
    “The monthly sewer rental charge shall be equal to one- half 50%) of the water user fee for each metered user, but not monthly less than $ 10. 00”
    document 4830, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s
  21. July 13, 1994 Figure The sewer rental charge was one-half of the water user fee, not less than $10 a month.
    “The monthly sewer rental charge shall be equal to one- half 50%) of the water user fee for each metered user, but not monthly less than $ 10. 00”
    document 4830, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s
  22. September 1, 1994 Figure The 1994 sewer ordinance set a monthly charge of not less than $10.00 for each user within the city limits and not less than $15.00 for each user outside the city limits.
    “but not monthly less than $ 10. 00 for each user within the City Limits nor less than 15. 00 for each user outside of the City Limits of Tiffin.”
    document 4830, p. 1 · 1990s
  23. May 14, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-213 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 57 and Ordinance No. 138 and No. 189 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa; Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4857 · meeting · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  24. June 11, 1997 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $15.00 for the first 1,000 gallons and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons above that.
    “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $15.00. b.) All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  25. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 set the minimum monthly sewer fee for each metered user outside the city limits at $22.50 for the first 1,000 gallons.
    “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $22.50.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  26. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 charged all metered use above 1,000 gallons per month in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  27. July 1, 1997 Figure The sewer usage rate of $2.75 per 1,000 gallons as printed in 1997 is about $5.80 per 1,000 gallons in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  28. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 charged sewer used over 1,000 gallons per month outside the city limits at $4.13 per 1,000 gallons.
    “All sewer used over 1,000 gallons per month for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, shall be charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $4.13 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  29. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance re-establishing the sewer district and providing a user charge system to fund the operation, maintenance and replacement of the city's wastewater treatment works, because the city would construct a new wastewater treatment works.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will construct a new wastewater treatment works and must pay for the operation, maintenance, and replacement and all other expenses”
    document 4861, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-217 · project · 1990s
  30. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set the inside-city usage rate at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons for water used above the first 1,000.
    “$2.75/Per 1,000 Gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  31. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set outside-city user rates of $22.50 minimum monthly for the first 1,000 gallons and $4.125 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
    “User Rates Outside City Limits: $22.50 minimum monthly charge for 1st 1,000 gallons of water used $4.125 per 1,000 gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  32. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set inside-city user rates of $15.00 minimum monthly charge for the first 1,000 gallons of water used and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
    “User Rates Within City Limits: $15.00/Minimum Monthly Charge for 1st 1,000 gallons of water used $2.75/Per 1,000 Gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  33. July 9, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-217 adopted: Repealing Ordinance No. 57 and No. 213 and All Subsequent Amendments Thereto and Enacting This Ordinance in Lieu Thereof and Reestablishing the Sewer District and Providing for a User Charge System That Will Provide Funds Needed to Pay for the Operation and Maintenance and All Other Expenses Associated with the City's Wastewater Treatment Works document 4861 · Ord. 1997-217 · 1990s
  34. September 18, 1997 Discussion A list of priorities in the September 1997 minutes put completion of wastewater treatment facility improvements and continued inspection and repair of existing sanitary sewers under utility improvements.
    “UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 1. Completion of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements 2. Engineering Study on Possible Water Tower 3. Continued Inspection and Repairs to Existing Sanitary Sewers”
    document 4287, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  35. December 10, 1997 Decision The council accepted the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards, to apply to all applicable developments, subdivisions and improvements effective on approval.
    “these directions, instructions, and specifications titled as the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards be accepted by the City and applied to all applicable developments, subdivisions, and improvements effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.”
    document 5169, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  36. May 6, 1998 Discussion A schedule for a council meeting included a discussion of pre-construction financial management for the wastewater treatment plant.
    “Introduction of Mr. Sears and Mr. Arthur to discuss pre-construction financial management for wastewater treatment plant and preparation for the Year 2000 Audit”
    document 4261, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  37. June 18, 1998 Decision The capital improvements committee agreed to add an annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program to the list of capital improvement projects.
    “The Committee agreed to add the following to the list of CIP Projects: 1. Annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  38. June 18, 1998 Discussion The capital improvements consultant was to review revenues from water rates, sewer rates and property taxes and advise the council on the need to adjust rates.
    “Callahan will also review the current revenues from water rates, sewer rates, and property taxes and then advise the City Council on the need to adjust rates.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  39. July 8, 1998 Report The city reported that the new sewer plant design would probably change to include two power sources rather than one, which would increase plant costs, and that bid letting would probably take place that fall.
    “Singer also reported that a change will probably be made in the new sewer plant design to include two rather than one power source. This change will increase the sewer plant costs. Singer reported that bidletting will probably take place this fall.”
    document 4248, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  40. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.
    “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”
    document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  41. October 14, 1998 Decision The council approved Resolution 1998-189, a second amendment to the application for additional IDNR-SRF funds for rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-189, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2ND AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL IDNR-SRF FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM”
    document 4212, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1998-189 · project · 1990s
  42. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $521,315.
    “in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $521,315”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  43. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a second loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $400,685.
    “in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $400,685”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  44. November 11, 1998 Figure The two loan amounts set for hearing sum to 922000, the total the city planned to request in state revolving fund loans. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  45. November 11, 1998 Spending The city planned to request a total of 922,000 in state revolving fund loans at approximately 4% for 20 years, anticipating $500,000 of revenue sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) bonds.
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  46. November 11, 1998 Figure The $922,000 state revolving fund loan request of 1998 is about $1,900,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  47. December 9, 1998 Spending Resolution 1998-22 took action on loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · 1990s
  48. December 9, 1998 Decision After a public hearing with no citizens speaking, the council adopted Resolution 1998-22 to enter into loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls, Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · project · 1990s
  49. March 10, 1999 Decision The council authorized the city engineer to negotiate an easement across the mobile home park area as the most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.
    “to authorize city engineer Mike Hart to negotiate easement across mobile home park area as most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.”
    document 4189, p. 4 · meeting · project · Mike Hart · 1990s
  50. March 24, 1999 Report The city engineer reported to the council on actions taken to comply with a recent administrative order from the state Department of Natural Resources about the wastewater plant.
    “Mike Hart gave report to city council on wastewater plant and actions taken to comply with the recent administrative order sent by the Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 4188, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  51. March 24, 1999 Report Temporary tanks, a generator and ventilators were being moved in to increase the plant's capacity before the new plant could be installed.
    “Temporary tanks, generator and ventilators are being moved in to bring increased capacity to the plant prior to the time when the new plant can be installed.”
    document 4188, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  52. April 14, 1999 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources had reviewed and approved the plans and specifications for the new wastewater plant, and the notice of bid letting was to be published for the May 12, 1999 meeting.
    “Plans and specifications for the new wastewater plant have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Notice of specifications and bid letting will be published for the next regular meeting of May 12, 1999.”
    document 4185, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  53. May 12, 1999 Spending Sealed bids for the Wastewater Treatment Project were opened; one bidder base bid was 1,508,020.39 and another bidder base bid was 1,476,232.80.
    “<th>Portzen of Dubuque base bid:</th> <td>1,508,020.39</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,560,305.39</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  54. May 12, 1999 Report The notice of hearing and letting described a 67' x 129' extended aeration plant with base bid and alternate equipment.
    “67' x 129' extended aeration plant (base bid and alternate equipment)”
    document 4180, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  55. May 12, 1999 Spending The bid table for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Project listed Wendler base bid 1,476,232.80 and alternate bid 1,336,232.80.
    “<th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,336,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  56. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, from a current loan acceptance of $922,000 to a new total of $1,782,254.
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  57. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,782,254 state revolving fund application total of 1999 is about $3,600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  58. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  59. June 9, 1999 Spending The council awarded the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to the low bid of $1,476,232.80 submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana, with a completion date of May 1, 2000.
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  60. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,476,232.80 wastewater plant contract of 1999 is about $3,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  61. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80.
    “$1,476,232.80 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  62. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “$782,254.00 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  63. July 14, 1999 Spending A public hearing was set on issuing a State Revolving Fund loan in the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.
    “for the purpose of considering issuance of State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF Project No. CS192101 01,02) In the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  64. September 8, 1999 Figure The two 1999 general obligation sewer improvement bonds ($488,685 and $590,000) sum to $1,078,685, the amount of the September 1999 hearing. Derived
    “providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.”
    document 4170, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  65. September 8, 1999 Spending A public hearing was held on loan and disbursement agreements providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 in General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.
    “Loan and Disbursement Agreements providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.”
    document 4170, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  66. September 8, 1999 Figure The tax certificate estimated the total project costs at at least $1,600,000 and the net sales proceeds of the two general obligation bonds at $1,078,685.
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Bonds are $1,078,685”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  67. September 8, 1999 Figure The estimated total project cost of the wastewater project of $1,600,000 as printed in 1999 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Bonds are $1,078,685”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  68. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999C Sewer Revenue Bond (principal sum five hundred twenty-one thousand three hundred fifteen dollars, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 4.19% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND SERIES 1999C No. 1 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 4.19% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 15 · meeting · 1990s
  69. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999A General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond ($488,685, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 4.19% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND, SERIES 1999A No. R-1 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 4.19% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  70. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999B General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond ($590,000, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 3.92% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND, SERIES 1999B No. R-1 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 3.92% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 13 · meeting · 1990s
  71. September 8, 1999 Figure The three 1999 sewer bonds issued through the Iowa Finance Authority ($488,685, $590,000 and $521,315) sum to $1,600,000, the estimated total project cost in the tax certificate. Derived
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000.”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  72. October 13, 1999 Spending The budget amendment included $1,600,000 sewer bond revenue and $1,600,000 for Wastewater Plant Improvement, with additional water revenues of $40,000.
    “The budget amendment includes $40,000 in additional water revenues, $1,600,000 sewer bond revenue and increased disbursements including $1,600,000 for Wastewater Plant Improvement”
    document 4165, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  73. November 10, 1999 Spending The council approved a pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for the Wastewater Project.
    “Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for Wastewater Project.”
    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  74. November 10, 1999 Spending Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for Wastewater Project
    “$136,990.00 as printed”
    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  75. January 12, 2000 Spending The council approved the third Wendler Construction pay order of $159,564.26 on the State Revolving Fund wastewater project.
    “Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve Wendler pay order #3 SRF $159,564.26 Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Mike Hart reviewed engineering items of the IDOT sewer line. The engineer will work with IDOT to repair Hw#6 shoulder between Roberts Ferry and Grant Street.”
    document 4160, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  76. February 9, 2000 Spending The council approved the fourth Wendler Construction pay order of $387,240.38 for the Wastewater Improvement Project.
    “Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dills, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Gericke, second Bartels to set date and time for Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for the year ending 6-30-2001.”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  77. March 8, 2000 Spending The council approved the fifth Wendler Construction pay order of $323,458.68 on the State Revolving Fund project.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  78. March 8, 2000 Spending The three Wendler pay orders approved at the January, February and March 2000 meetings sum to $870,263.32. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  79. March 8, 2000 Figure The $870,263.32 sum of Wendler pay orders 3 to 5 of 2000 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  80. April 12, 2000 Decision The council added a computer and generator building to the SRF 1999 Wastewater project at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to add a computer and generator building to SRF 1999 Wastewater project, cost not to exceed $2,000.00.”
    document 4153, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  81. April 12, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to continue IDOT contract for 150% surcharge of water rates and 120% surcharge of sewer rates as agreed in contact meeting with these officials document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  82. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.
    “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”
    document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  83. May 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-233 repealed Ordinances 190 and 212 on plastic piping and left the use of plastic piping in buildings to the Uniform Building Code.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 190 AND NO. 212 REGARDING THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPES BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to allow and to clarify that the use of plastic piping in all buildings in the city is regulated by the Uniform Building Code adopted under ordinance No. 1997-214.”
    document 4878, p. 1 · Ord. 233 · 2000s
  84. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-233 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-233, and ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND ALLOWING PLASTIC SEWER PIPES, and moved that it be given its first reading and it was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4878 · meeting · Ord. 2000-233 · 2000s
  85. June 14, 2000 Spending A budget amendment for the year ending 6-30-2000 raised revenues by $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans and expenditures by $1,946,280 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project, with no change in property tax asking.
    “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”
    document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  86. June 14, 2000 Figure The $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans of 2000 is about $3,100,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”
    document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  87. September 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve a Resolution submitting the 2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Road Use Report by September 30, 2000 and city agreement with IDOT for sewer at the Tiffin reststop document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  88. November 8, 2000 Milestone Resolution 2000-20 closed the State Revolving Fund sewer wastewater project, and the minutes state the sewer plant became operational in April of 2000.
    “RESOLUTION #2000-20 authorizing close of the SRF Sewer Wastewater Project, sewer plant operational in April of 2000. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Hart reported that the new upgrades for city water utility would most likely be completed in three phases due to the high costs to the city.”
    document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2000-020 · 2000s
  89. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-22 gave notice of a public hearing on extending the city TIF for an additional 10 years to provide for water and sewer project payments.
    “a RESOLUTION #2000-22, to provide notice of Public Hearing at the next regular meeting for extension of the City (TIF) Tax Increment Financing for an additional 10 year period to provide for water and sewer project payments. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, Ryan and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-022 · 2000s
  90. December 6, 2000 Discussion Planning and zoning minutes of December 2000 state a need to allow growth to help control the per person cost of the presently completed sewer plant and needed water system improvements.
    “There is need to allow growth around the community to help control the per person cost of the presently completed sewer plant and needed improvements to city water system.”
    document 4135, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  91. December 13, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-240 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2000-240, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1998-218, TO DEFINE THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY OF COST IN THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAIN AND TO DEFINE WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE, REVISING & PROVIDING FOR APPROVED DESIGN STANDARDS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4886 · meeting · Ord. 2000-240 · 2000s
  92. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Dils to approve audit contract with Anne Meinke of West Point, IA for work as required under rules of the SRF Funds from the State of Iowa for the completed sewer plant project document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  93. July 11, 2001 Decision The engineer said damage to equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty but the equipment was incorrectly maintained during cold weather, and the council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company agreed.
    “Engineer Hart says the damage of the equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty, the company was incorrectly maintained during cold weather. Council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company would agree to this.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  94. April 9, 2002 Discussion The planning and zoning agenda of April 9, 2002 listed a recommendation to the council on a wastewater option for the school.
    “Recommendation to Council on Wastewater Option for School”
    document 4092, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  95. May 29, 2002 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority were streamlining SRF loan agreements; the changes were no optional redemption before the tenth year and audits to the extent of state law, and the council approved a resolution amending the SRF loan agreements.
    “The Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority are in the process of streamline SRF loan agreements to reduce ongoing costs to borrowers. The changes must be documented in formal amendment of the loan agreements with each borrower. The changes include: 1) no optional redemption of loan prior to the tenth year 2) require audits to the extent of State law.”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  96. May 29, 2002 Figure A 2002 resolution amended Resolution 1999-25, which authorized loan agreements in the principal amounts of $521,315, $488,685 and $590,000.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND $488,685 AND $590,000”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  97. June 12, 2002 Report The city engineer reported that the state transportation department's lift station appeared to be located partly on a mobile home park's property, which had to be resolved before the city accepted it.
    “Mike Hart reported that the IDOT lift station appears to be located partially on the Clear Creek Mobile Home park property. This will need to be resolved prior to acceptance by the city.”
    document 4085, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  98. June 12, 2002 Figure The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000, with $40,000 of the excess attributed to the SRF Water Project.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  99. June 12, 2002 Report The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  100. July 10, 2002 Milestone The council agenda of July 10, 2002 lists separate Water and Sewer standing committee reports.
    “e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4083, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s

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