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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. March 8, 1978 Decision The council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the city water system.
    “Council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the City water system.”
    document 4534, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  2. April 10, 1978 Decision Ordinance 75 directs the water department to install equipment adding fluoride to the public water supply in continuous and controlled amounts.
    “The (Water Department) of the City of Tiffin, Iowa is directed to install said equipment and to operate the same for the addition and supplementing of fluoride in continuous and controlled amounts to the public water supply of the City of Tiffin, Iowa,”
    document 4723, p. 2 · Ord. 75 · 1970s
  3. May 10, 1978 Report The public works employee was to ask the well-digging company to remove its equipment from the well on leased railroad property.
    “Ralph Brown will call Miller Well-Diggers to request removal of their equipment in the well on leased railroad property.”
    document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  4. May 10, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved adoption of Ordinance 75-1978 authorizing fluoridation of the public water supply.
    “Sheridan motioned, Potter seconded for adoption of Ordinance 75-1978, authorizing fluoridation of public water supply”
    document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 75 · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  5. May 10, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-1978 adopted: Sheridan motioned, Potter seconded for adoption of Ordinance 75-1978, authorizing fluoridation of public water supply of said City document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1975-1978 · 1970s
  6. May 10, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-075 adopted: Authorizing Fluoridation of the Public Water Supply of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and Directing the (water Department) to Add the Supplement Fluoride to the Public Water Supply of Said City document 4723 · meeting · Ord. 1978-075 · 1970s
  7. August 9, 1978 Decision The mayor appointed council members to standing committees, with Sheridan taking Water.
    “Mayor appointed following council members to standing committees: Streets, Morgan; Sanitation, Potter; Water, Sheridan; Environment, Stratton and Recreation, Madden”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · 1970s
  8. December 13, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a firm to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment.
    “Motion to approve Zimmer & Francescon to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment made by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  9. June 1979 Figure The council recalled that a June 1979 study by Shive-Hattery Engineers estimated $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for a sewer system, without interest.
    “In June of 1979 the council received a study of water and sewer facilities. The study was completed by Shive-Hattery Engineers. Their estimated cost at that time was $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for sewer system. These figures are without interest.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  10. June 1979 Figure The 1979 estimate for a new water system of $939,000.00 as printed in 1979 is about $4,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “In June of 1979 the council received a study of water and sewer facilities. The study was completed by Shive-Hattery Engineers. Their estimated cost at that time was $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for sewer system. These figures are without interest.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · 1970s
  11. September 10, 1980 Decision A council member was to contact a tower preservation company to drain and inspect the water tower, and the engineer was also to inspect inside it.
    “Potter will contact Hawkeye Watertower Preservation Company to drain and inspect water tower. Mike Kammerer will also inspect inside of tower.”
    document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  12. September 10, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-096 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 55, 62 and 63 of the Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, said ordinances regulating connections with water and sewer systems and providing rules, regulations and conditions of service of municipal waterworks and sewer systems document 4740 · meeting · Ord. 1980-096 · 1980s
  13. March 11, 1981 Discussion A council member asked whether the city had an adequate water tower, water supply and fire protection and noted that residents on Roberts Ferry Road often did not have adequate water pressure.
    “Does city have adequate water tower and water supply? 2) Because of present system does city have adequate fire protection? 3) Residents on Roberts Ferry Road often do not have adequate water pressure now.”
    document 4490, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  14. June 10, 1981 Decision The council instructed the engineer to revise a loan application to FHA for a 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated $200,000 and one well at an estimated $60,000.
    “Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  15. June 10, 1981 Figure The engineer presented a water and wastewater study based on a population of 413.
    “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  16. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer reported the town had virtually no fire protection, and that its treatment plant and well were at capacity with weak water pressure.
    “Water System: City has virtually no fire protection which creates high insurance rates. Treatment plant and well are at capacity and system has weak water pressure.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  17. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer's water and wastewater study presented to the council was based on a population of 413.
    “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  18. June 10, 1981 Spending Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000
    “$200,000.00 as printed”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  19. August 25, 1981 Spending The council approved a $10,481.00 contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa, to sandblast and paint the interior of the water tower with white epoxy.
    “Motion Potter to approve contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa in the amount of $10,481.00 (which is $300.00 less than contract reads) to sandblast interior and paint with white epoxy”
    document 4475, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  20. August 25, 1981 Figure The tower painting contract of $10,481.00 as printed in 1981 is about $39,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Potter to approve contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa in the amount of $10,481.00 (which is $300.00 less than contract reads) to sandblast interior and paint with white epoxy”
    document 4475, p. 3 · 1980s
  21. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer reported FHA had raised interest rates and had no grant money available, and listed the priorities as a new well, then a tower, then plant or main work.
    “Engineer Kammerer reported that the FHA has raised interest rates and does not have any grant money available. Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled. Listed priorities: 1) new well 2) tower 3) plant or main work.”
    document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  22. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer estimated that water rates could rise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.
    “Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.”
    document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  23. January 13, 1982 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Brown for Water and Stevens for Sewer.
    “Mayor Brotherton appointed following committee chairmen: Community protection - Rohret; Human development - Spivey; Home and Community - Cox; Water - Brown, Sewer - Stevens”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · Dennis Brown · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  24. February 10, 1982 Discussion A representative reported that Community Development Block Grant funds were available for a new water tower, and the item was put on the next agenda.
    “Community Development Block Grant funds are available for new water tower, community buildings or purchase of old school buildings, etc. Item will be on agenda for next month's meeting.”
    document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  25. April 15, 1982 Spending The council approved up to $1,500.00 to insulate the water plant building and redo its heating system, after an estimate of $897.00 to insulate and panel it with volunteer labor.
    “Brown reported that estimate from Payless Cashways to insulate and panel water plant building is $897.00 if volunteer labor is used. Council will also need to redo heating system. Motion Brown second Cox to approve expenditure of up to $1,500.00 to insulate water plant building and redo heating system”
    document 4461, p. 3 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  26. May 12, 1982 Figure The engineer gave a conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend a 6" water main about 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school.
    “Engineer Kammerer gave conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend 6" water main from intersection of highway no. 6 and Roberts Ferry Road approximately 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school in highway no. 6.”
    document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  27. July 14, 1982 Discussion A council member said the water system was not large enough and the only way to pay for a new one was annexation.
    “Cox: Water system isn't large enough. Only way we can pay for a new one is by having annexation.”
    document 4458, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  28. July 19, 1982 Report The engineer said the water system was already at capacity, though one more house would not significantly change pressure.
    “Water system is already at capacity but one more house would not cause a significant difference in pressure.”
    document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  29. July 19, 1982 Resolution Resolution 1982-008 adopted: Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning, waiver in event that the state turns down the petition releasing city from all liability, providing for hooking on to water and sewer services as specified. Attorney Sladek stated that the city is putting document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
  30. January 12, 1983 Decision The council approved committee chairmen, with Dennis Brown for Water and Greg Stevens for Sewer.
    “Committee Chaimen - Community Protection - Chuck Rohret Home and Community - Jerry Cox Human Development- Ted Spivey Sewer - Greg Stevens Water - Dennis Brown”
    document 4443, p. 4 · meeting · Dennis Brown · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  31. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”
    document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
  32. March 9, 1983 Decision The council agreed to have the engineer get an estimate to move the University of Iowa's 100,000 gallon water tower to Tiffin and hook it into the water system.
    “Council consensus to instruct Engineer Kammerer to get estimate to move University of Iowa's 100,000 gallon water tower to Tiffin and hook it into the water system and present report at April meeting.”
    document 4436, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  33. April 13, 1983 Figure The engineer estimated about $125,000 to move the University of Iowa tower from Iowa City and hook it to the Tiffin water main, against $150,000-$160,000 for a new one.
    “Kammerer reported that cost estimate for moving University of Iowa's water tower from Iowa City and hooking it up to water main in Tiffin would be approximately $125,000. A new one would cost about $150,000-$160,000.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  34. April 13, 1983 Figure The engineer estimated that moving the University of Iowa water tower to Tiffin and connecting it would cost approximately $125,000, against $150,000-$160,000 for a new one.
    “Kammerer reported that cost estimate for moving University of Iowa's water tower from Iowa City and hooking it up to water main in Tiffin would be approximately $125,000. A new one would cost about $150,000-$160,000.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  35. May 11, 1983 Discussion A bidder reported that the water tank owned by the University of Iowa was in good shape and outlined specifications for moving it to Tiffin.
    “about the inspection of the 100,00 gallon water tank owned by the University of Iowa. He stated that the tank was in good shape. He outlined specification for moving the tank to Tiffin and stated that he would bid on the project.”
    document 4429, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  36. May 11, 1983 Report A council member reported the University of Iowa tower was inspected by Master Tank Company and found in good shape inside, and quoted an estimate for moving the tank of $60,000 to $70,000.
    “Cox reported that the water tower was inspected by Master Tank Company and was found to be in good shape on the inside. He quoted an estimate for moving tank at $60,000 to $70,000.”
    document 4429, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  37. May 13, 1983 Figure The engineer figured a rate increase of $5.40 per unit, based on 185 units and an 18 year loan at 9% interest.
    “engineer figured a rate increase of $5.40 per unit based on 185 units with an 18 year loan at 9% interest.”
    document 4426, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  38. June 8, 1983 Report The engineer reported that the University of Iowa responded that no one else was interested in its water tower and that the University would ask the Board of Regents for approval to give the tower to Tiffin.
    “the University responded that no one else was interested in the tower at this time. The University will ask approval from the Board of Regents to give the tower to Tiffin.”
    document 4425, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  39. August 10, 1983 Discussion The attorney told the council that general obligation bonds were more secure than revenue bonds and that repayment could still be raised by raising taxes.
    “Attorney stated that general obligation bonds are more secure and council could still raise the money for repayment by raising taxes.”
    document 4423, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  40. August 10, 1983 Decision The council agreed by consensus to have the attorney contact the bonding attorney to sell $65,000.00 of general obligation bonds, repaid over 10 years, with $20,000.00 from the water fund making up the difference.
    “Council consensus to instruct attorney at contact bonding attorney in order to sell $65,000.00 general obligation bonds and repay it 10 years. Council will use $20,000.00 in water fund to make up the difference in cost.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  41. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on the water tower were opened; the lowest listed was $72,950.00 for demolition, transport and reconstruction of the existing 100,000 gallon tank.
    “Service Enterprise Corporation - alternate no. 1 $72,950.00 with unit adjustment of $12.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  42. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on alternate no. 2, a new elevated water storage tank, ranged from $123,325.00 to $163,720.00.
    “Universal Tank - alternate no. 2 $123,325.00 with unit adjustment of $6.00. Brown Steel Construction - alternate no. 2 $163,720.00 with unit adjustment of $9.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  43. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-113 amended the water ordinance to eliminate payment of a water deposit.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62 RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAYMENT OF A WATER DEPOSIT.”
    document 4756, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 113 · 1980s
  44. August 17, 1983 Spending Motion Brown second Stevens to give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University …
    “$72,950.00 as printed”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  45. September 28, 1983 Discussion The engineer said the new water tower would give more water capacity.
    “The new water tower will give more water capacity. Rohret: I”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  46. September 28, 1983 Spending The council awarded Service Enterprise Corporation the contract to dismantle, move and reassemble the 100,000 gallon water tower from the University of Iowa for $75,290.00, by a unanimous vote.
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  47. September 28, 1983 Figure The $75,290.00 tower contract of 1983 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  48. September 28, 1983 Spending A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and
    “$75,290.00 as printed; project water-tower”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  49. September 28, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  50. October 12, 1983 Decision A resolution numbered 1983-12 fixed a date for action on issuing $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds.
    “Council member Cox introduced the Resolution No. 1983-12 to fix a date for meeting at which it is proposed to take action for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds”
    document 4417, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  51. December 14, 1983 Spending The council adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME”
    document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  52. January 1, 1984 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings.
    “Potter appointed the following committee chairmen: Stevens to community protection, Morgan to Humdan Development and to work on grants, Spivey to Home and Community, Potter to policy and administration, Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings, Kobold to sewer and to attend Planning and Zoning meetings and JGGOC meetings”
    document 4414, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  53. February 8, 1984 Report The city engineer reported the contractor was behind schedule on the water tower but expected to finish within a 270 day limit.
    “He also reported that the contractor is behind schedule on the water tower but expects to be completed within his 270 day limit.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  54. February 8, 1984 Decision After studying the budget, the mayor named a group to study a water rate increase and the council set a public hearing on it for March 14, 1984.
    “found necessary to increase water rates, but the amount was not known at this time. Mayor Potter appointed Stevens, Cox, Clerk Kern and himself to study water rate increase and make recommendation to council. Council set date for public hearing on water rate increase for 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 1984 at church.”
    document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Jerry Cox · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  55. April 11, 1984 Discussion The clerk-treasurer said that money could have been invested at a higher rate had the city known the water tower payments would be delayed.
    “Clerk expressed concern with delays in water tower contract, stated that money could have been invested at higher rate if city would have known that payments would be delayed.”
    document 4409, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  56. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-122 adopted: Amending Ordinances Nos. 62' and 120 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4764 · meeting · Ord. 1984-122 · 1980s
  57. June 13, 1984 Report The engineer reported he had written to the contractor that the tower would not be completed by July 28, 1984, reminding it of the contract penalty.
    “Engineer reported that letter had been sent to Service Enterprises informing them that it does not look like their contract for the water tower will be completed by July 28, 1984 and reminding them of the penalty specified in the agreement.”
    document 4407, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  58. July 11, 1984 Report The engineer reported the FHA application was completed and that a new well was the top priority.
    “Engineer reported that FHA application was completed and that new well is top priority.”
    document 4405, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  59. August 21, 1984 Decision The council denied the tower contractor's request for a 30 day extension to September 22, 1984, and held to the original extension agreement for August 27, 1984; every councilmember on the roll call voted aye.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to deny request by Service Enterprise Corporation for 30 day extension to September 22, 1984 for completion of water tower project and to hold to original extention agreement for August 27, 1984. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Kobold, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye.”
    document 4400, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  60. October 10, 1984 Figure The engineers side said it was the council understanding that for $72,000.00 the council would get the tower, and that forgiving the 43 days of late work would leave it paying no more.
    “It was your understanding that for $72,000.00 you would get the tower. Work was late. If you forgive the 43 days you have not paid any more money”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  61. October 10, 1984 Discussion A councilmember said the engineer could have told the council the job might cost another $10,000.00.
    “The engineer could have told us it might be another $10,000.00. We were not told.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  62. October 10, 1984 Figure In the tower-contract dispute a councilmember said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00, that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00, and that it meant a wait of 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  63. October 10, 1984 Report The engineer reported painting of the water tower was complete on October 9, 1984 and that site work, fencing, seeding and electrical work remained.
    “Baker reported that all painting of the water tower was complete on October 9, 1984. Site work such as sand removal, grading, fencing, and seeding remain to be done as well as electrical work, and putting the light on top.”
    document 4397, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  64. October 10, 1984 Discussion In discussing the tower contractor, a council member said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00 and that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00 but meant waiting about 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  65. January 7, 1985 Decision The mayor appointed committee members, with Kobold on water.
    “Mayor appointed following committee members: Spivey on community protection, Cox on human development, Morgan on home and community, Kobold on water, Stevens on sewer and Potter on policy and administration”
    document 4394, p. 3 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · 1980s
  66. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered an engineer memo asking to release the tower contractor from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00; councilmembers said they would not pay extra and the council kept the money held.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  67. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered releasing the tower contractor from about $4300.00 in liquidated damages; the attorney said the contract provided $100.00 per day.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  68. May 8, 1985 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1983-132 added a late fee of ten percent of the water fee.
    “a late fee shall be added thereto in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the water fee”
    document 4773, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 132 · 1980s
  69. August 14, 1985 Decision The council moved that, if the tower contractor did not respond to a notice to terminate for failing to complete the work, the contract be terminated and the remaining work performed with the balance due sent less liquidated damages.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey that upon failure of Service Enterprise Corporation to respond to notice to terminate contract for 100,000 gallon water storage tower due to failure to complete work, that the council terminate the contract and provide for performance of remaining work in contract and upon payment for remaining work, send balance due to Service Enterprise Corporation”
    document 4385, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  70. November 13, 1985 Report The engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor, and the signed copy had not been returned.
    “engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  71. November 13, 1985 Report The attorney reported that the engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor but the signed copy had not been returned.
    “Attorney reported that engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  72. January 7, 1986 Decision The council voted to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services to update the loan application to FmHA for a new well.
    “Motion Stevens second Stoner to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services for update of loan application to FmHA for new well.”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  73. January 7, 1986 Decision The mayor made appointments, with Stevens to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter made following appointments: Stoner to community protection, Stevens to water, Runge to sewer, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  74. March 12, 1986 Report The engineer reported the FmHA loan application asked for a new well and would be less than the previous amount of $105,000.00.
    “The application asks for a loan for a new well and would be less than the previous amount of $105,000.00.”
    document 4371, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  75. April 9, 1986 Report The engineer reported the FmHA loan application was for $125,000.00 for a new well, filters and renovating the water treatment plant.
    “Hart reported that the FmHA loan application is for $125,000.00 for a new well, filters and renovating water treatment plant.”
    document 4370, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  76. August 13, 1986 Figure The same ordinance charged water in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000.
    “charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
  77. August 13, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-139 set the minimum monthly water fee at $9.50, effective October 1, 1986.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
  78. August 13, 1986 Figure The $9.50 monthly water minimum effective 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  79. August 13, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-139 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 62 and Repealing Ordinance No. 120 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4780 · meeting · Ord. 1986-139 · 1980s
  80. October 8, 1986 Decision An ordinance printed as No. 1985-140 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land at a deep well site, reciting that the site had received preliminary approval.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-140 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND”
    document 4781, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 140 · 1980s
  81. October 8, 1986 Decision The council approved preliminary specifications for the new well as presented by the engineer.
    “Motion Morgan second Stoner to approve preliminary specifications for the new well as presented by Engineer Hart.”
    document 4364, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  82. October 8, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-140 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Within the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4781 · meeting · Ord. 1986-140 · 1980s
  83. December 10, 1986 Decision The council voted to pursue general obligation bonds for the new well project and to decline the FmHA loan offer, to save several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest.
    “to decline the loan offer from FmHA in order to save the city several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest costs.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  84. December 10, 1986 Spending The council voted to pursue the sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance the new well and to decline the FmHA loan offer, to save several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest.
    “Motion Runge second Flansburg to pursue to sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance the new well project and to decline the loan offer from FmHA in order to save the city several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest costs.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  85. December 10, 1986 Figure The minutes compared interest on an $85,000.00 FmHA loan of about $200,000.00 with about $25,000.00 on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00.
    “which sets the interest paid on an $85,000.00 loan at about $200,000.00. The interest paid on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00 would be approximately $25,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  86. December 10, 1986 Figure The engineer reported that interest on an $85,000.00 FmHA loan over 38 years would be about $200,000.00, against about $25,000.00 on a ten-year $65,000.00 general obligation bond.
    “The FmHA requires a 38 year loan which sets the interest paid on an $85,000.00 loan at about $200,000.00. The interest paid on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00 would be approximately $25,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  87. December 10, 1986 Figure The engineer reported that FmHA requirements would put the new well project cost close to $85,000.00, against an estimated $60,000.00 under State requirements and the city engineer designs.
    “Using FmHA's requirements would put the project cost close to $85,000.00. Meeting State requirements and designs by city engineer puts the estimated project cost at $60,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  88. January 14, 1987 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen for 1987, with Stratton to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter appointed committee charimen for 1987 as follows: Stoner to community protection, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community, Potter to policy and administration, Stratton to water and Runge to sewer”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · 1980s
  89. January 14, 1987 Figure The $37,231.56 well contract of 1987 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  90. January 14, 1987 Spending The council introduced a resolution to award the Water System Utility Improvements Project to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa for $37,231.56.
    “A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  91. January 14, 1987 Spending A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56 was introduced by Morgan and
    “$37,231.56 as printed; project water-system-utility-improvements”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  92. January 14, 1987 Project Water System Utility Improvements: A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56 was introduced by Morgan and document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · Water System Utility Improvements · 1980s
  93. February 11, 1987 Report The engineer said developing a new well might lower the radium level and that the Department of Natural Resources had approved waiting until the new well was in operation.
    “Hart stated that by developing new well a larger ring of influence would be created and the level might be reduced that way. He obtained approval from DNR to wait until new well is in operation.”
    document 4357, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  94. February 11, 1987 Report The engineer reported that the Department of Natural Resources required the public to be notified of a radium level in excess of standards, and that the city had one year to take action.
    “Hart reported that Department of Natural Resources requires that public be notified of radium level in excess of standards. Clerk will proceed with notifications. Hart has talked with USGS and found that all other wells in this area using the same aquifer have low radium levels. Oxford has a deeper well. City has one year to take action.”
    document 4357, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  95. March 11, 1987 Spending A resolution authorized a promissory note for interim financing of up to $30,000.00 for the new well project from First National Bank.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROMISORY NOTE for interim financing for up to $30,000.00 for new well project from First National Bank”
    document 4355, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  96. March 11, 1987 Spending A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROMISORY NOTE for interim financing for up to $30,000.00 for new well project from First National Bank was introduced by Stoner and
    “$30,000.00 as printed”
    document 4355, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  97. April 8, 1987 Report The engineer reported that the radium test on the new well was 5.8 compared with 8.4 on the last test, against a state limit of 5.0.
    “Hart reported that radium test on new well was 5.8 as compared to last test of 8.4.”
    document 4354, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  98. April 8, 1987 Decision The council authorized a change order for the well contract with Greiner Well Service for a timer to blend three wells in sequence at a cost of approximately $1500.00.
    “Motion Runge second Stoner to authorize Mayor to sign change order for well project contract with Greiner Well Service for timer to blend three wells in sequence at a cost of approximately $1500.00.”
    document 4354, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  99. April 22, 1987 Figure After a change order the final contract amount for the new well project was $35,112.56.
    “The final contract amount will be $35,112.56.”
    document 4353, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  100. May 13, 1987 Decision The clerk read a resolution amending the city budget by $53,150.00 to include the new well project and increased insurance fees.
    “Clerk read resolution amending current city budget by $53,150.00 in order to include new well project and increased insurance fees.”
    document 4352, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s

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