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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. July 18, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-404 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 41, by Adding Section 41.15 – Ponds and Detention/Retention Basins document 5041 · meeting · Ord. 2017-404 · 2010s
  2. July 18, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-405 adopted: Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 5042 · meeting · Ord. 2017-405 · 2010s
  3. July 18, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-056 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 6535 · meeting · Res. 2017-056 · 2010s
  4. July 18, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-059 adopted: To Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area document 3658, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2017-059 · 2010s
  5. July 24, 2017 Special event Motion to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the approval of the TIFFUN Creek Fest Liquor License by Havens document 3657, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  6. August 1, 2017 Report In August 2017 the city engineer reported the traffic light design was 42 percent complete.
    “42% complete for the traffic light design.”
    document 3656, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  7. August 1, 2017 Spending The council approved a pay estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000.
    “Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan.”
    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  8. August 1, 2017 Figure $494,969.75 as printed (2017) · about $680,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan.”
    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  9. August 1, 2017 Spending Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan
    “$494,969.75 as printed”
    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  10. August 9, 2017 Report At an August 2017 joint meeting the superintendent gave background on a $36 million school bond referendum for the September election.
    “Tim Kuehl gave background of the Bond Referendum for the next election in September. Time explained the breakdown of the $36 milion bond request.”
    document 3655, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  11. August 9, 2017 Figure $36,000,000.00 as printed in 2017 is about $49,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Tim Kuehl gave background of the Bond Referendum for the next election in September. Time explained the breakdown of the $36 milion bond request.”
    document 3655, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  12. August 15, 2017 Decision The council allowed park shelter rentals at a $10 fee, with City Park at $25.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Park Shelter Rentals and Council Action as Needed Motion to allow rentals but fee will be $10 with City Park $25 Kahler Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3654, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  13. August 15, 2017 Figure $25.00 as printed in 2017 is about $34 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Discussion and Consideration of Park Shelter Rentals and Council Action as Needed Motion to allow rentals but fee will be $10 with City Park $25 Kahler Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3654, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  14. August 15, 2017 Neighbors Motion to approve the consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Joint Session Minutes with CCA Board and Council by Ryan document 3654, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  15. August 15, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-406 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to R-1C for Certain Property known as Park Place – Part Four, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein document 5043 · meeting · Ord. 2017-406 · 2010s
  16. August 15, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-407 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to R-4 and as a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District in the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 5044 · meeting · Ord. 2017-407 · 2010s
  17. August 15, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-408 adopted: Designating an Area of Tiffin, Iowa, as the Villages Part 1 Urban Revitalization Area document 3658, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 2017-408 · 2010s
  18. August 15, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-409 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the July 2017 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 3658, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 2017-409 · 2010s
  19. August 16, 2017 Figure The same list put the purchase of a property north of the hardware store at $40,000 in FY17-18.
    “Purchase Meade Property north of Hardware Store $40,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  20. August 16, 2017 Figure $40,000 as printed (2017) · about $55,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Purchase Meade Property north of Hardware Store $40,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  21. August 16, 2017 Figure A list of additional projects for discussion put the purchase of the old hardware store at $90,000 in FY17-18.
    “Purchase of Old Hardware Store $90,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  22. August 16, 2017 Figure $90,000 as printed (2017) · about $120,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Purchase of Old Hardware Store $90,000 FY17-18”
    document 6542, p. 5 · 2010s
  23. August 16, 2017 Figure A capital improvements plan table listed a Community/Recreation Center, possible 28E with CCA Schools, at $5,000,000 in one fiscal-year column, financed by GO Bonds.
    “Community/Recreation Center (possible 28E with CCA Schools)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$5,000,000”
    document 6542, p. 3 · 2010s
  24. August 16, 2017 Spending The capital improvement plan adopted by resolution in August 2017 budgeted $400,000 for traffic signals at Highway 6 and Ireland Avenue, split $200,000 general obligation bonds and $200,000 outside funding.
    “Traffic Signals at Hwy 6/Ireland Ave $400,000 GO Bonds $200,000 Revenue Bonds Outside Funding $200,000”
    document 6542, p. 3 · project · 2010s
  25. August 16, 2017 Figure The capital plan figure for the Highway 6/Ireland Avenue signals of $400,000 as printed in 2017 is about $550,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Traffic Signals at Hwy 6/Ireland Ave $400,000 GO Bonds $200,000 Revenue Bonds Outside Funding $200,000”
    document 6542, p. 3 · 2010s
  26. September 5, 2017 Decision On September 5, 2017 the council approved Resolution 2017-041, the preliminary plat of Park Place Parts One and Two.
    “Resolution 2017-041 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Park Place – Parts One & Two”
    document 3653, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2017-041 · 2010s
  27. September 19, 2017 Report The mayor's report noted that Johnson County had been added to the FEMA Debris Management Plan.
    “Mayor’s Report – FEMA – Johnson County has been added to the Debris Management Plan.”
    document 3652, p. 8 · meeting · 2010s
  28. October 3, 2017 Figure A first subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $37,882.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6522, p. 6 · 2010s
  29. October 3, 2017 Figure A second subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, for a total of $14,269.74, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6523, p. 6 · 2010s
  30. October 3, 2017 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $37,882.00.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $37,882.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6522, p. 6 · 2010s
  31. October 3, 2017 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $14,269.74.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, for a total of $14,269.74, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6523, p. 6 · 2010s
  32. October 3, 2017 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 61.40 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $37,882.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6522, p. 6 · 2010s
  33. October 3, 2017 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 23.10 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre, for a total of $14,269.74, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6523, p. 6 · 2010s
  34. October 16, 2017 Spending An October 2017 resolution fixing a hearing date described a general obligation loan agreement not to exceed $4,650,000 for street, water, storm water, sewer and sidewalk improvements and for installing street lighting and street signalization.
    “principal amount not to exceed $4,650,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (1) constructing street, water system, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer system and sidewalk improvements; and (2) installing street lighting and street signalization”
    document 6571, p. 2 · 2010s
  35. October 16, 2017 Figure The not-to-exceed loan amount of the October 2017 notice of $4,650,000 as printed in 2017 is about $6,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “principal amount not to exceed $4,650,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (1) constructing street, water system, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer system and sidewalk improvements; and (2) installing street lighting and street signalization”
    document 6571, p. 2 · 2010s
  36. October 17, 2017 Figure The Code section on council compensation prints $50.00 for each regular or special council meeting attended.
    “The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  37. October 17, 2017 Figure The printed $50 of 2017 is about $69 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  38. October 17, 2017 Decision Resolution 2017-101 approved a stop sign at Rolling Hills Drive and Croell Avenue.
    “Resolution 2017-101 – A Resolution Approving the Placement of a Stop Sign at the Corner of Rolling Hills Drive and Croell Avenue”
    document 3649, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2017-101 · 2010s
  39. October 17, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-410 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1A to R-4 for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘A’ Prairie Village Residential Development, Part 1, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5048 · meeting · Ord. 2017-410 · 2010s
  40. October 17, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-411 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1A to R-1D for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘B’ Prairie Village Residential Development, Part 1, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5049 · meeting · Ord. 2017-411 · 2010s
  41. October 17, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-412 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1A to R-2 for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘C’ Prairie Village Residential Development, Part 1, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5050 · meeting · Ord. 2017-412 · 2010s
  42. October 17, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-413 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-4 to C-2B for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘B’ Prairie Village Commercial Development, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5051 · meeting · Ord. 2017-413 · 2010s
  43. October 17, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-418 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 15, by Amending Section 15.04 – Compensation document 5056 · meeting · Ord. 2017-418 · 2010s
  44. October 17, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-419 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 17, by Amending Section 17.06 – Compensation document 5057 · meeting · Ord. 2017-419 · 2010s
  45. October 17, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-102 adopted: Taking Additional Action to Enter into General Obligation Loan Agreements, combining Loan Agreements and Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 6581 · meeting · Res. 2017-102 · 2010s
  46. October 19, 2017 Figure The council pay of $50.00 per meeting in the code section of 2017 is 10.0 times the $5 per meeting of 1971, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  47. October 19, 2017 Figure In 2026 dollars the council pay per meeting of 2017 is about 1.65 times that of 1971 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  48. October 19, 2017 Figure The code section set the salary of each council member at $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  49. October 19, 2017 Figure $50 per meeting as printed (2017) · about $69 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council Member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5057, p. 1 · 2010s
  50. October 19, 2017 Figure The mayor's annual pay of $4,500.00 in the code section of 2017 is 9.0 times the $500 of 1979, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  51. October 19, 2017 Figure In 2026 dollars the mayor's annual pay of 2017 is about 2.67 times that of 1979 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  52. October 19, 2017 Figure The code section set the salary of the mayor at $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  53. October 19, 2017 Figure $4,500 per year as printed (2017) · about $6,200 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 5056, p. 1 · 2010s
  54. November 7, 2017 Decision The roll call on the motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance, allowing consumer fireworks, was recorded as all nays and the minutes state the ordinance fails.
    “Roll Call: Nays: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. Ordinance fails.”
    document 3675, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 2017-420 · 2010s
  55. November 7, 2017 Decision On November 7, 2017 the council approved Resolution 2017-115, the final plat of Park Place Part Four.
    “Resolution 2017-115 – A Resolution Approving Final Plat of Park Place Part Four”
    document 3675, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2017-115 · 2010s
  56. November 7, 2017 Spending The resolution authorized a contract with Portzen Construction, identified as the lowest, most responsible bid, for the 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project, with no contract amount printed.
    “received bids for the 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project; and, Whereas, the City Council has identified Portzen Construction as having the lowest, most responsible bid”
    document 6589, p. 1 · Res. 2017-109 · project · 2010s
  57. November 7, 2017 Closure The council approved Resolution 2017-116 to close Park Road for Sunday, November 19th for the Corridor Fall Market for six hours.
    “Motion to approve Resolution 2017-116 – Resolution to close Park Road for Sunday, November 19th for the Corridor Fall Market for six hours by Havens.”
    document 3675, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2017-116 · 2010s
  58. November 7, 2017 Spending The council awarded the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project to Portzen Construction (printed 'Portsen'), whose bid the minutes say came in 25% over expected.
    “Portsen Construction – won the bid however the bids did come 25% over expected.”
    document 3675, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2017-109 · project · 2010s
  59. November 7, 2017 Closure Discussion and Consideration of Closure of Park Road for Sunday, November 19th, for Corridor Fall Market Event and Council Action as Needed document 3675, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2017-116 · 2010s
  60. November 7, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-414 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to C-1B for Certain Property known as Lot 1, Hoyt’s 1st Subdivision, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5052 · meeting · Ord. 2017-414 · 2010s
  61. November 7, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-415 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to C-1B for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘A’ Park Place Center, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5053 · meeting · Ord. 2017-415 · 2010s
  62. November 7, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-416 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to C-2B for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘B’ Park Place Center, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5054 · meeting · Ord. 2017-416 · 2010s
  63. November 7, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-417 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to R-12 for Certain Property known as Parcel ‘C’ Park Place Center, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 5055 · meeting · Ord. 2017-417 · 2010s
  64. November 7, 2017 Project Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase Two: Motion to approve Resolution 2017-109 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvement Project by Havens document 3675, p. 6 · meeting · Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase Two · 2010s
  65. November 16, 2017 Figure The city's debt capacity analysis prints for FY 2013 an actual valuation of $153,104,484, a legal debt limit of $7,633,224, total debt of $6,100,000 and 79.68% of the legal debt limit used.
    “FY 2013 153,104,484 7,633,224 6,100,000 - - - - 6,100,000 1,555,224 79.68%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  66. November 16, 2017 Figure The FY 2013 actual valuation of $153,104,484 (printed in 2017) is about $220,000,000 in 2026 dollars, at the index of 2012, the year FY 2013 began. Derived
    “FY 2013 153,104,484 7,633,224 6,100,000 - - - - 6,100,000 1,555,224 79.68%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  67. November 16, 2017 Figure The same table prints for FY 2018 an actual valuation of $254,624,303, a legal debt limit of $12,731,215, total debt of $9,857,805 and 77.43% of the legal debt limit used.
    “FY 2018 254,624,303 12,731,215 3,900,000 417,805 - 265,000 5,275,000 9,857,805 2,872,110 77.43%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  68. November 16, 2017 Figure $254,624,303 as printed (2017) · about $350,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “FY 2018 254,624,303 12,731,215 3,900,000 417,805 - 265,000 5,275,000 9,857,805 2,872,110 77.43%”
    document 6600, p. 7 · 2010s
  69. November 21, 2017 Report In November 2017 the engineer reported a completed traffic study at Deerview with enough traffic counts to meet the DOT warrants as a school crossing.
    “Traffic study at Deerview has been completed, there is enough traffic counts that meet the DOT warrants as a school crossing.”
    document 3647, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  70. November 21, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-117 adopted: Authorizing Adoption of Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017 document 6599 · meeting · Res. 2017-117 · 2010s
  71. November 21, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-118 adopted: Approving a Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017 document 3647, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2017-118 · 2010s
  72. December 5, 2017 Decision The second reading of Ordinance 2017-420 was moved by Bartels and carried with all present voting aye.
    “Motion to Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2017-420 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 41, Health and Safety, of the City of Tiffin Code of Ordinances and the City of Tiffin Zoning Ordinance to Allow for the Sale of Consumer Fireworks by Bartels. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler. Absent: Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3646, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2017-420 · 2010s
  73. December 5, 2017 Figure A third subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $6,130.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6610, p. 5 · 2010s
  74. December 5, 2017 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $6,130.00.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $6,130.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6610, p. 5 · 2010s
  75. December 5, 2017 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 9.94 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $6,130.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6610, p. 5 · 2010s
  76. December 5, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-420 adopted: Amending Chapter 41, Health and Safety, of the City of Tiffin Code of Ordinances and the City of Tiffin Zoning Ordinance to Allow for the Sale of Consumer Fireworks document 5058 · meeting · Ord. 2017-420 · 2010s
  77. December 5, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-122 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same document 3646, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2017-122 · 2010s
  78. December 6, 2017 Landmark A December 2017 resolution describes an urban renewal project of tax increment financing support to Fareway Stores, Inc. for new grocery store facilities.
    “providing tax increment financing support to Fareway Stores, Inc. in connection with the construction and development of new grocery store facilities for use in its business operations in the Urban Renewal Area”
    document 6606, p. 2 · 2010s
  79. December 6, 2017 Decision Ordinance 2017-420 states its purpose as allowing the sale of consumer fireworks as set forth in the amendment to Section 41.13 (3) Exceptions of the Code of Ordinances, and from a permanent building as set forth in the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to allow for the sale of consumer fireworks as set forth in the amendment to Section 41.13 (3) Exceptions of the Tiffin Code of Ordinances, and allow for the sale of consumer fireworks from a permanent building as set forth in the amendment to the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance. Section II. Amendment: Section”
    document 5058, p. 1 · Ord. 420 · 2010s
  80. December 6, 2017 Resolution Resolution 2017-123 adopted: Setting a Date for Public Hearing on Designation of the Expanded Tiffin Urban Renewal Area and on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment Garret Picklap – Farway Inc. – Announced property under contract to construct store in the middle of 2018 document 6606 · Res. 2017-123 · 2010s
  81. December 20, 2017 Spending The 2017 loan resolution recited a general purpose loan agreement of not more than $230,000 for constructing parking improvements for the municipal baseball and soccer recreational facilities.
    “principal amount not to exceed $230,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of constructing parking improvements for the municipal baseball and soccer recreational facilities”
    document 6605, p. 2 · 2010s
  82. December 20, 2017 Figure $230,000.00 as printed in 2017 is about $320,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “principal amount not to exceed $230,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of constructing parking improvements for the municipal baseball and soccer recreational facilities”
    document 6605, p. 2 · 2010s
  83. December 20, 2017 Spending Resolution 2017-122 authorized a loan agreement providing for the issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A; the debt register lists streets, sewer, water, storm water, parks and trails as the purposes.
    “providing for the issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A”
    document 6605, p. 2 · Res. 2017-122 · 2010s
  84. December 20, 2017 Spending The resolution authorized a Loan Agreement for $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A.
    “providing for the issuance of $5,140,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A”
    document 6605, p. 2 · Res. 2017-122 · 2010s
  85. December 20, 2017 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A: $5,140,000, Streets, sewer, water, storm water, parks and trails
    “Resolution 2017-122: loan agreement, $5,140,000 Series 2017A”
    document 6605, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2017-117 · 2010s
  86. January 2, 2018 Discussion The minutes record that the council advised that fireworks are banned in town, in response to a resident's concern about fireworks in the neighborhood.
    “Council advised fireworks are banned in town and advised that Tiffin”
    document 3643, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  87. January 2, 2018 Discussion The minutes record that the council advised that Tiffin currently did not have a rental code, in response to a question about rental upkeep.
    “Council advised fireworks are banned in town and advised that Tiffin currently doesn’t have a rental code. Johnson County Sheriff – Nothing to report. Fielded questions from Council regarding fireworks. E. Consent”
    document 3643, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  88. January 2, 2018 Decision Council requested a reserve be set aside for a Community Recreation Center.
    “Council also requests to have a reserve set aside for a Community Recreation Center.”
    document 3643, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  89. January 2, 2018 Report The public works director reported in January 2018 that the sewer plant was working well but was beyond full capacity.
    “Sewer Plant working well but he is beyond full capacity.”
    document 3643, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  90. January 2, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-134 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 3644, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2018-134 · 2010s
  91. January 16, 2018 Spending Council held a hearing on and approved a development agreement and tax increment payments with Fareway Stores, Inc.
    “HOLD HEARING ON AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS (Fareway Stores, Inc.)”
    document 6617, p. 1 · Res. 2018-001 · 2010s
  92. January 16, 2018 Landmark On January 16, 2018 the council held a public hearing on a proposed development agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc.
    “Public Hearing on Proposed Development Agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc”
    document 3614, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  93. January 16, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 421 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 2006-274, by adding Language to Require the Installation of one Custom 7 Conductor VDC and Battery Alarm Cable from the Service Provider’s Point of Connection to the Demarcation Point within the Building for Single Family and Multi-Family Residential Structures document 5059 · meeting · Ord. 421 · 2010s
  94. January 16, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-422 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the January 2018 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Iowa Code document 3614, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2018-422 · 2010s
  95. February 6, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-423 adopted: To Amend the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Subdivision Ordinance No. 1998-218, by Amending Certain Provisions Relating to Final Plat Requirements document 5060 · meeting · Ord. 2018-423 · 2010s
  96. February 6, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-005 adopted: Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 3640, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-005 · 2010s
  97. February 7, 2018 Report The February 2018 minutes record that the Iowa DOT had approved the hybrid beacon pedestrian signal crossing and had also allowed full signalization.
    “The DOT not only has approve the Hybrid Beacon Pedestrian Signal Corssing, they also have allowed for full signalization.”
    document 3639, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  98. February 7, 2018 Discussion A joint work session of the city and the Clear Creek Amana School District met at the Tiffin Elementary library, 104 North Park Road, on February 7, 2018.
    “Meeting: City of Tiffin/Clear Creek Amana School District Joint Work Session Place: Tiffin Elementary – Library – 104 North Park Road, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: February 7, 2018 – 6:30 PM”
    document 3639, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  99. February 7, 2018 Report At the February 7, 2018 joint work session the superintendent updated the board and council on the next bond vote in 2022 and current projects including a new elementary, a bus barn and a baseball/softball complex.
    “Tim updated the board and council regarding on the next Bond Vote in 2022. Current projects are New Elementry, Bus Barn, Baseball/Softball complex, among others.”
    document 3639, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  100. February 20, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-012 approved Alliant Energy removing four street lights on Roberts Ferry Road from service because of the street reconstruction project.
    “Resolution 2018-012 – A Resolution to Approving Alliant Energy to Remove from Service Four Street Lights on Roberts Ferry Road due to the Street Reconstruction Project”
    document 3638, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2018-012 · project · 2010s

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