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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. August 12, 2015 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-376 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin and Approving a Planned Area Development with the Underlying Zoning District of R-2 for Property known as Pinnacle Ridge – 3rd Reading document 5014 · meeting · Ord. 2015-376 · 2010s
  2. August 12, 2015 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-377 adopted: Ordinance Amending Section 105.06 of Chapter 105, to Change the Definition of Yard Waste and Increase Penalties for Dumping of Non-Yard Waste at City Yard Waste Site – 3rd Reading document 5015 · meeting · Ord. 2015-377 · 2010s
  3. August 14, 2015 Decision Ordinance 2015-377 amended Section 105.06 of Chapter 105 to change the definition of yard waste and increase penalties for dumping of non-yard waste at the City burn site.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, SECTION 105.06 OF CHAPTER 105, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF YARD WASTE AND INCREASE PENALTIES FOR DUMPING OF NON-YARD WASTE AT CITY BURN SITE.”
    document 5015, p. 1 · Ord. 377 · 2010s
  4. August 26, 2015 Report In August 2015 the council told a resident that stop lights would not be in place because of DOT regulations and that there would be a four-way stop.
    “Council advised her that the stop lights are not going to be in place due to the DOT regulations, but there will be a 4 way stop.”
    document 3727, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  5. August 26, 2015 Report The public works director reported finishing the splash pad shelter later that week.
    “Finishing splash pad shelter later this week.”
    document 3727, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  6. September 9, 2015 Report The engineer reported that Mediacom was the only vendor holding up Ireland Avenue since June because it had not removed its lines.
    “Mediacom is the only vender who has been holding up Ireland Avenue since June.”
    document 3726, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  7. September 22, 2015 Figure An annual appropriation tax increment agreement for the dental office capped payments at a total not exceeding $45,000.
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Developer in a total amount not exceeding $45,000”
    document 6349, p. 3 · 2010s
  8. September 22, 2015 Figure $45,000 as printed (2015) · about $64,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Developer in a total amount not exceeding $45,000”
    document 6349, p. 3 · 2010s
  9. September 22, 2015 Decision The council approved Resolution 2015-105 to post park closed hours and eliminate overnight parking in all city parks.
    “Resolution 2015-105 – Resolution to Post Park Closed Hours and Eliminate Overnight Parking in all City Parks Motion to approve Resolution 2015-105 – Resolution to Post”
    document 3725, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-105 · 2010s
  10. September 22, 2015 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-378 adopted: Ordinances-2015-378 - Zoning Code Amendment - R-1D SFD document 5016 · meeting · Ord. 2015-378 · 2010s
  11. September 22, 2015 Resolution Resolution 2015-103 adopted: Authorizing Internal Advance of Funds for an Urban Renewal Project Funding document 6350 · meeting · Res. 2015-103 · 2010s
  12. October 28, 2015 Decision A resolution of October 28, 2015 states the city needed to include upgrading North Park Road and its Highway 6 intersection in its capital improvement plan because of the future construction of the Forevergreen Road interchange.
    “The City recognizes that it needs to include upgrading North Park Road including Highway 6 intersection into its Capital Improvement Plan because of the future construction of Forevergreen Road interchange”
    document 6360, p. 1 · 2010s
  13. October 28, 2015 Decision The council passed Resolution 2015-115, final acceptance of Division III, the lift station, of the 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project that served the CCA school site.
    “Resolution 2015-115 – Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station”
    document 3723, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2015-115 · project · 2010s
  14. October 28, 2015 Decision On October 28, 2015 the council approved Resolution 2015-112, the final plat of Woodfield Ridge Part Five.
    “Resolution 2015-112 – Resolution Approving Final Plat of Woodfield Ridge – Part Five”
    document 3723, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-112 · 2010s
  15. October 28, 2015 Project 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools): Motion to approve Resolution 2015-115 – Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station by Havens document 3723, p. 4 · meeting · 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools) · 2010s
  16. October 28, 2015 Project 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools): K-6 Consideration of Engineer’s Statement of Final Completion and Owner’s Acceptance of Work for 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station – Motion to approve Engineer’s Statement of Final Completion and Owner’s Acceptance of Work for 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station by Ryan document 3723, p. 5 · meeting · 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools) · 2010s
  17. October 28, 2015 Project Lift Station: Motion to approve Resolution 2015-115 – Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station by Havens document 3723, p. 4 · meeting · Lift Station · 2010s
  18. October 28, 2015 Project Lift Station: K-6 Consideration of Engineer’s Statement of Final Completion and Owner’s Acceptance of Work for 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station – Motion to approve Engineer’s Statement of Final Completion and Owner’s Acceptance of Work for 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division III – Lift Station by Ryan document 3723, p. 5 · meeting · Lift Station · 2010s
  19. November 10, 2015 Discussion The city administrator proposed replacing the base fee that included minimum consumption of up to 2000 gallons with a service or administration charge plus a usage rate.
    “Doug Boldt- discussed the current water & sewer rates and the reason for a change. He proposes that instead of a base fee of minimum consumption for up to 2000 gallons. There should just be a service charge or administration charge for the service and just charge a usage rate.”
    document 3721, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  20. November 10, 2015 Decision The council passed Resolution 2015-121, final acceptance of Division I, the watermain, of the 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project.
    “Motion to approve Resolution 2015-121 – Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project; Division I – Watermain by Ryan. Second by Bartels. Roll Call Vote: Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton; All ayes. Motion carried.”
    document 3722, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2015-121 · project · 2010s
  21. November 25, 2015 Figure The payables list includes $5,780.00 to Seelman Construction for excavation at Jon's Ice Cream.
    “SEELMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC</td><td>EXCAVATION - JON'S ICE CREAM</td><td>5,780.00”
    document 3720, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  22. November 25, 2015 Decision The council held a public hearing on a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement on November 25, 2015, and the minutes record that City Hall had received no correspondence about it.
    “Public Hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Motion to open Public Hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement by Kahler. Second by Havens. Roll Call Vote: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Upton. All ayes, Public Hearing opened at 7:18PM. City Hall has not received any correspondence via email, phone, written, or in person.”
    document 3720, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  23. November 25, 2015 Decision Resolution 2015-130 submitted an application for the state revolving fund intended use plan, reciting that the city had started the process to expand its wastewater treatment plant to keep up with growth.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2015-130 RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR STATE REVOLVING FUND INTENDED USE PLAN Whereas, the City has started the process to expand its Wastewater Treatment Plant in order to keep up with the growth in the City”
    document 6375, p. 1 · Res. 2015-130 · 2010s
  24. November 25, 2015 Decision The council approved having Hart-Frederick verify or conduct a traffic study of Ireland Avenue and Highway 6 for the potential of traffic signals.
    “Motion to approve Hart-Frederick to Verify/Conduct Traffic Study for Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 for Potential of Traffic Signals by Upton.”
    document 3720, p. 8 · meeting · project · 2010s
  25. November 25, 2015 Spending Resolution 2015-124 – Resolution Taking Additional Action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $400,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement …
    “$400,000.00 as printed”
    document 3720, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-124 · 2010s
  26. December 9, 2015 Discussion In December 2015 the council told a resident that all members agreed a stop light would be better than a stop sign and that the city was waiting on DOT approval.
    “Council advised Lisa that they all agree with her and a stop light would be better but are waiting on the approval from the DOT.”
    document 3718, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  27. December 9, 2015 Figure The payables list includes $9,166.66 to the Tiffin Fire Association for monthly fire protection.
    “MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION</td> <td>9,166.66”
    document 3718, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2010s
  28. December 9, 2015 Resolution Resolution 2015-131 adopted: Resolution Setting a Date for Public Hearing on Designation of the Expanded Tiffin Urban Renewal Area and on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment document 6376 · meeting · Res. 2015-131 · 2010s
  29. December 9, 2015 Project 2013 Capital Improvement Project: Motion to approve Resolution 2015-134 Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the 2013 Capital Improvement Project by Upton document 3718, p. 4 · meeting · 2013 Capital Improvement Project · 2010s
  30. December 9, 2015 Project 2013 Capital Improvement Project: K-4 Consideration of Engineer’s Statement of Final Completion and Owner’s Acceptance of the 2013 Capital Improvement Project work – Motion to Approve by Upton document 3718, p. 6 · meeting · 2013 Capital Improvement Project · 2010s
  31. January 19, 2016 Figure The building official's annual Census Bureau report listed 186 units with a $27.2 million evaluation.
    “Building Official Report- Annual Census Bureau- 186 units $27.2 million evaluation.”
    document 3714, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  32. January 19, 2016 Decision The ordinance prohibited first-floor apartments in commercial zoning districts and allowed basement apartments in certain commercial districts.
    “to prohibit first floor apartments in commercial zoning districts and allow basement apartments in certain commercial zoning districts”
    document 5017, p. 1 · Ord. 2015-379 · 2010s
  33. January 19, 2016 Discussion In January 2016 the council discussed adding a stop light at Roberts Ferry/Ireland Avenue and Highway 6 to the budget.
    “Council discussed adding stop light at Roberts Ferry/Ireland Ave and HWY 6 in to the budget.”
    document 3714, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  34. January 19, 2016 Discussion A Clear Creek Amana STEM group presented its plan for the Timber Ridge Nature Trail to the council.
    “Clear Creek Amana STEM group – Timber Ridge Nature Trail Reagan Boeset STEM Teacher- presenting the dream of what it could at the Timber Ridge Nature Trail.”
    document 3714, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  35. January 19, 2016 Figure An annual appropriation tax increment agreement for a child care development capped payments at an amount not to exceed $110,000.
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000”
    document 3714, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  36. January 19, 2016 Figure $110,000 as printed (2016) · about $150,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000”
    document 3714, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  37. January 19, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-379 adopted: Ordinance to Amend the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance Regarding Apartments in Commercial Zones and to Prohibit First Floor Apartments in Commercial Zoning Districts and to Allow Basement Apartments in Certain Commercial Zoning Districts and Amending Definitions document 5017 · meeting · Ord. 2015-379 · 2010s
  38. January 19, 2016 Resolution Resolution 2016-005 adopted: Resolution 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 2016 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 6383 · meeting · Res. 2016-005 · 2010s
  39. January 19, 2016 Resolution Resolution 2016-008 adopted: Resolution Naming Depositories for City Funds and Approving City’s Investment Policy Mayor has recused himself from this agenda item. Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Ryan has stepped in. Investment Committee Doug Boldt, Mike Ryan, Al Havens document 6388 · meeting · Res. 2016-008 · 2010s
  40. February 2, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-010 approved a development agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy with annual appropriation tax increment payments.
    “Resolution 2016-010 – Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments”
    document 3712, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2016-010 · 2010s
  41. February 16, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-014 awarded the Original Town sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration reduction project to SulzCo, Inc at $487,121.00.
    “Resolution 2016-014 – Resolution to Award Bid of $487,121.00 to SulzCo, Inc”
    document 3711, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2016-014 · project · 2010s
  42. February 16, 2016 Spending Motion to approve Resolution 2016-014 – Resolution to Award Bid of $487,121.00 to SulzCo, Inc for Original Town Design Improvements– Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project by Bartels
    “$487,121.00 as printed; project sanitary-sewer-i-and-i-2016”
    document 3711, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  43. February 16, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-380 adopted: Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Certain Taxable Property in the 2016 Addition to the Tiffin Renewal Area Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 3714, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2016-380 · 2010s
  44. February 16, 2016 Project Original Town Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction: Motion to approve Resolution 2016-014 – Resolution to Award Bid of $487,121.00 to SulzCo, Inc for Original Town Design Improvements– Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project by Bartels document 3711, p. 5 · meeting · Original Town Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction · 2010s
  45. February 16, 2016 Project Infiltration Reduction: Motion to approve Resolution 2016-014 – Resolution to Award Bid of $487,121.00 to SulzCo, Inc for Original Town Design Improvements– Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project by Bartels document 3711, p. 5 · meeting · Infiltration Reduction · 2010s
  46. March 8, 2016 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2017 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.80265 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.80265”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  47. March 8, 2016 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2017 prints taxes levied on property of $1,117,132 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,117,132 961,432 866,302”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  48. March 8, 2016 Figure $1,117,132 as printed (2016) · about $1,600,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,117,132 961,432 866,302”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  49. March 8, 2016 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2017 prints total expenditures and transfers out of $6,734,836 in the budget-year column, against $10,821,243 re-estimated for fiscal year 2016.
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 6,734,836 10,821,243 7,612,114”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  50. March 8, 2016 Figure $6,734,836 as printed (2016) · about $9,500,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 6,734,836 10,821,243 7,612,114”
    document 6401, p. 2 · 2010s
  51. March 8, 2016 Discussion Council discussed the proposed plans for Woodfield Park, Deerview Park, the Dog Park, tennis courts and restrooms and concessions, and City Park ballfield lighting.
    “Woodfield Park, Deerview Park, Dog Park, Tennis Courts & Restrooms and Concessions, City Park Ballfield Lighting. Council discussed all the parks and the proposes plans.”
    document 3708, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  52. March 22, 2016 Decision The ordinance added taverns and bars to the permitted business list and amended restaurant uses in all commercial districts.
    “ADDING TAVERNS/BARS TO BUSINESS LIST AND AMENDING RESTAURANT USES IN ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS”
    document 5019, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-382 · 2010s
  53. March 22, 2016 Neighbors Resolution 2016-022 accepted an agreement from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) program project, and the roll call was all ayes.
    “Resolution 2016-022 – Resolution Accepting Agreement from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy Program (RISE) Project”
    document 3707, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2016-022 · 2010s
  54. March 22, 2016 Neighbors Resolution 2016-022 – Resolution Accepting Agreement from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy Program (RISE) Project document 3707, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2016-022 · 2010s
  55. March 22, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-382 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287 and Any Amendments Thereto Adding Taverns/Bars to Business List and Amending Restaurant Uses in all Commercial Districts document 5019 · meeting · Ord. 2016-382 · 2010s
  56. March 31, 2016 Decision Ordinance 2016-382 amended the zoning ordinance to allow the permitted use of taverns and bars and to amend the characteristics of restaurants in commercial districts.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, Section 3, Commercial Districts, Table C, to allow the permitted use of Taverns/bars and to amend characteristics of”
    document 5019, p. 1 · Ord. 382 · 2010s
  57. April 5, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-024 awarded the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan Phase 1 project to Woodruff Construction.
    “Resolution 2016-024 – Resolution to Award Bid to Woodruff Construction for the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1 Project”
    document 3705, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2016-024 · project · 2010s
  58. April 5, 2016 Decision The council passed Resolution 2016-024 awarding the bid for the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan, Phase 1 Project, to Woodruff Construction.
    “Resolution 2016-024 – Resolution to Award Bid to Woodruff Construction for the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1 Project by Kahler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens. All ayes, Resolution 2016-024 passed.”
    document 3705, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2016-024 · project · 2010s
  59. April 5, 2016 Neighbors Motion to approve the Johnson County Agreement for Law Enforcement & Protection by Havens document 3705, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  60. April 5, 2016 Proclamation Child Abuse Awareness Month- Kites for Kids April 16th at Tiffin City Park document 3705, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  61. April 5, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-381 adopted: Ordinance Declining the Johnson County, Iowa Minimum Wage Ordinance and Establishing a City of Tiffin Minimum Wage document 5018 · meeting · Ord. 2016-381 · 2010s
  62. April 5, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-383 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287 and any Amendments Thereto by Adding ‘Athletic Training Facility’ to the Permitted Principal Uses and Structures of the M-1 (Light Industrial) and M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning Districts document 5020 · meeting · Ord. 2016-383 · 2010s
  63. April 5, 2016 Project Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1: Motion to approve Resolution 2016-024 – Resolution to Award Bid to Woodruff Construction for the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1 Project by Kahler document 3705, p. 4 · meeting · Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1 · 2010s
  64. May 17, 2016 Discussion Council reviewed the sewer rate study and discussed one big increase versus a small increase yearly; the reasons listed for a rate change included state regulations and that the last rate change was in 1997.
    “Council discussed some bullet points regarding reasons for needing the rate change: • DNR Regulations & Requirements • Eliminate Tier Structure • Last rate change in 1997.”
    document 3699, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  65. May 17, 2016 Report The engineer's bid estimate for Phase 1 of the wastewater treatment plant improvements was roughly $1.8 million.
    “Randy –HFC- bid estimate was roughly $1.8 million for Phase 1”
    document 3699, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  66. May 18, 2016 Figure The salary list prints $78,000 for the city administrator.
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$78,000</td> <td>$78,000</td>”
    document 6417, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  67. June 14, 2016 Figure A pay list prints $78,000 for the city administrator.
    “Boldt, Doug $78,000”
    document 6417, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  68. June 14, 2016 Figure $78,000 per year as printed (2016) · about $110,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Boldt, Doug $78,000”
    document 6417, p. 1 · 2010s
  69. June 14, 2016 Neighbors Motion to approve the Claims list but remove Clear Creek Amana invoice for from payables list until City Attorney has reviewed the CCA Sidewalk agreement by Kahler document 3698, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  70. July 5, 2016 Spending The council approved Resolution 2016-040 awarding the bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. for $1,691,250.00.
    “Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Motion to approve Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. of $1,691,250.00”
    document 3695, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  71. July 5, 2016 Figure The Phase 1 wastewater treatment plant contract award of $1,691,250 as printed in 2016 is about $2,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Motion to approve Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. of $1,691,250.00”
    document 3695, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  72. July 5, 2016 Spending Motion to approve Resolution 2016-040 – Resolution to Award Bid for the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to WRH, Inc. of $1,691,250.00 by Upton
    “$1,691,250.00 as printed”
    document 3695, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  73. July 19, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-044 approved the preliminary plat of Tiffin Heights East.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TIFFIN HEIGHTS EAST; A SUBDIVISION TO TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 6426, p. 1 · Res. 2016-044 · 2010s
  74. July 19, 2016 Neighbors An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1e to M-1 for Certain Property Known as Bigelow Subdivision Lot 3 with Supplemental Agreement, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5024 · meeting · Ord. 2016-387 · 2010s
  75. July 19, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-386 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to R-1D, from R-4 to R-1D, from R-1E to R-2, from R-1E to R-1C, from R-4 to R-2 and from R-1E to R-1D for Certain Property known as Auditor’s Parcel 2006-033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5023 · meeting · Ord. 2016-386 · 2010s
  76. July 19, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-387 adopted: Public Hearing Ordinance No. 2016-387 – Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to M-1 for Certain Property know as Bigelow Subdivision Lot 3 with Supplemental Agreement, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5024 · meeting · Ord. 2016-387 · 2010s
  77. August 2, 2016 Figure Resolution 2016-050 took additional action on a proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $2,400,000.
    “Resolution 2016-050 – Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $2,400,000”
    document 3693, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2016-050 · 2010s
  78. August 2, 2016 Figure $2,400,000 as printed (2016) · about $3,400,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Resolution 2016-050 – Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $2,400,000”
    document 3693, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  79. August 2, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-052 set a public hearing on a sewer rate increase, reciting that the city would upgrade its wastewater plant to accommodate current and future growth and that a rate increase was necessary to pay for it.
    “Whereas, the City of Tiffin, Iowa will be upgrading its WWTP to accommodate current and future growth of the City, and; Whereas, a sewer rate increase will be necessary to pay for the cost of the upgrade.”
    document 6435, p. 1 · Res. 2016-052 · 2010s
  80. August 2, 2016 Decision Council agreed on a $4.75 flow rate with a $19.50 base rate for sewer.
    “Council agreed that $4.75 flow rate with a $19.50 base rate.”
    document 3693, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  81. August 2, 2016 Spending Motion to approve Resolution 2016-050 – Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $2,400,000 by Ryan
    “$2,400,000.00 as printed”
    document 3693, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  82. August 10, 2016 Report The August 10, 2016 minutes record a presentation of a 265-acre development by the Forevergreen Road interchange.
    “presented a PowerPoint of the 265 acres development by the Forevergreen Road interchange.”
    document 3692, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  83. August 10, 2016 Decision The agenda included consideration of a Park Place development agreement with Andersen Development.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Park Place Development and Agreement(s) with Andersen Development”
    document 3692, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  84. August 16, 2016 Report The city engineer advised in August 2016 that if the DOT approved the stop lights the city would be responsible to maintain them and would need a boom truck.
    “Advised if DOT approves the stop lights then the city will be responsible to maintain the lights and will need a boom truck.”
    document 3691, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  85. September 1, 2016 Report The city administrator reported in September 2016 that the city would be responsible for the cost of any traffic signals and the council discussed funding them.
    “City will be responsible for the cost of any traffic signals. Discussed funding of traffic signals.”
    document 3690, p. 8 · meeting · 2010s
  86. September 1, 2016 Decision The council decided not to pursue an ordinance allowing golf carts at that time.
    “Discussion of Possible Golf Cart Ordinance Council decided not to pursue an ordinance allowing Golf Carts at this time. E. Discussion/Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda”
    document 3690, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  87. September 1, 2016 Figure A sanitary sewer analysis for the Park Ridge subdivision prints the city's share of the lift station cost as $600,000 for a 350-acre watershed.
    “has a watershed area of 350 acres. All future sanitary sewer in this area, will gravity flow to the lift station. The City share of the cost for the lift station is $600,000.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  88. September 1, 2016 Figure Recomputed from the printed city share and watershed area, the lift station cost is about $1,714 per acre. Derived
    “$600,000 divided by 350 acres = $1,714.28 per acre.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  89. September 1, 2016 Figure The analysis prints $600,000 divided by 350 acres as $1,714.28 per acre.
    “$600,000 divided by 350 acres = $1,714.28 per acre.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  90. September 1, 2016 Figure The same analysis prints the lift station watershed area as 350 acres.
    “has a watershed area of 350 acres.”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  91. September 1, 2016 Milestone The council agenda lists 'F. Mayoral Proclamation' as a standing agenda item.
    “F. Mayoral Proclamation”
    document 3690, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  92. September 1, 2016 Discussion The same analysis records a developers' proposal of a $25,000 parkland and greenspace fee and a $35,000 one-time sanitary sewer fee, $60,000 in all, against a calculated sewer fee of $34,285.60.
    “Sanitary Sewer Fee Calculations: Park Ridge Subdivision = 20 acres X $1,714.28 = $34,285.60 OR Lift Station watershed area = 350 acres divided by Park Ridge 20 acres = 5.7% $600,000 X 5.7% = $34,200 Proposal from Developers: Parkland & Greenspace fee = $25,000 One time Sanitary Sewer fee = $35,000 Developers to City of Tiffin = $60,000”
    document 3690, p. 18 · meeting · 2010s
  93. September 1, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-390 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-4 to R-1A for Certain Property known as Tiffin Heights – Part Three, Lot 109, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5027 · meeting · Ord. 2016-390 · 2010s
  94. September 1, 2016 Resolution Resolution 2016-062 adopted: Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 6446 · meeting · Res. 2016-062 · 2010s
  95. September 6, 2016 Figure The printed $2,296,000 of 2016 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  96. September 6, 2016 Figure The three issues authorized from 2012 through 2016 (Series 2012A $6,100,000, Series 2015A $4,430,000 and the 2016 sewer revenue loan $2,296,000) add up to $12,826,000 (derived, sum, as authorized). Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  97. September 6, 2016 Figure The payables list includes $9,583.33 to the Tiffin Fire Association for monthly fire protection.
    “TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION 9,583.33”
    document 3689, p. 6 · meeting · project · 2010s
  98. September 6, 2016 Figure The not-to-exceed $2,400,000 of August 2016 minus the $2,296,000 loan agreement of September 2016 is $104,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s
  99. September 6, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-053 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, for $2,296,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
    “Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”) and to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,296,000”
    document 6436, p. 1 · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  100. September 6, 2016 Figure The SRF sewer loan of $2,296,000 as printed in 2016 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”) and to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,296,000”
    document 6436, p. 1 · 2010s

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