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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. November 6, 2002 Report The lift station had been constructed on private property and the project had to purchase the property for $8,000.00.
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  2. November 6, 2002 Figure The property purchase for the lift station of $8,000 as printed in 2002 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  3. March 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and zoning members considered newspaper reports of plans to install a wetland field at the high school for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building, and asked for more information.
    “Members considered information posted in the newspaper regarding plans underway at the highschool to install a wetland field for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building.”
    document 4072, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  4. May 14, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-261 adopted: Amending the Sewer Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa document 4905 · Ord. 2003-261 · 2000s
  5. June 16, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-261 amended the sewer ordinances to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for certain buildings.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for all buildings in the City if the system is established for educational purposes, is operated by an educational institution, is limited to 500 gallons a day of flow, and otherwise meets all relevant State, County and City standards for the operation of a waste wat”
    document 4905, p. 1 · Ord. 261 · 2000s
  6. June 9, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-45 accepted the infrastructure of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8 and released funds held under an escrow agreement.
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SONGBIRD ESTATES PARTS 6, 7, and 8 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS HELD BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SONGBIRD ESTATES, PARTS 6, 7, AND 8, TIFFIN IA WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Owner/Developer of Songbird Estates entered into an Irrevocable Standby Letter of C”
    document 5207, p. 1 · Res. 2004-045 · 2000s
  7. October 12, 2005 Place The minutes of October 12, 2005 record a fire chief's question about using the area between the sewer and water plant for fire drill activities, and city officials saw no problem.
    “asked if the volunteer fire could make use of the area between the sewer and water plant for fire drill activities. City officials saw no problem with drill activities in this location.”
    document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  8. January 11, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-3 authorized the city to apply for a low interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE IDNR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5230, p. 1 · Res. 2006-003 · 2000s
  9. April 3, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-279 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance No. 1998-218 & Any Conflicting Ordinances to Establish Fees Charged to Lot Owners for Connection to the City's Water and Sewer Lines document 4922 · Ord. 2006-279 · 2000s
  10. August 2, 2006 Neighbors The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries.
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  11. August 2, 2006 Figure The $130,000 Clear Creek Amana contribution to a sewer line of 2006 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  12. August 2, 2006 Figure The agreement put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be provided by the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  13. August 2, 2006 Discussion The discussion put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be split among the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow. Costs to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer as reasonable, and any costs in excess of $390,000 to be paid by developers of Deer View.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  14. December 13, 2006 Milestone The council agenda of December 13, 2006 lists a combined Water and Sewer standing committee report.
    “f. Policy and Administration g. Water and Sewer 6. Clerk & Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4016, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  15. July 11, 2007 Report In the clerk pay discussion the minutes state that growth included a new $1.3 sewer plant and a $1.5 water facility; the minutes print no unit after the 1.3 or the 1.5.
    “growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  16. March 12, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-290 adopted: Establishing Water and Sewer Rates Based on Water Meter Demand Size document 4932 · meeting · Ord. 2008-290 · 2000s
  17. March 17, 2008 Decision The adopted ordinance, numbered 2008-290, established water and sewer rates based on water meter demand size, billing larger meters at a multiplier of the base residential meter.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES BASED ON WATER METER DEMAND SIZE Section 1: Purpose. This ordinance amends Ordinance Nos. 188, 258, and 217, and preceding ordinances establishing rates for water and sewer users in the City.”
    document 4932, p. 1 · Ord. 290 · 2000s
  18. July 9, 2008 Disaster The council approved a trash pump to replace a broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened the sewer plant.
    “Motion Wright seconded Bartels to approve purchase Trash Pump to replace broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened sewer plant. Council members amended motion to allow Mayor Phillips to further investigate possible repairs to old pump versus purchase of new pump.”
    document 3973, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  19. June 10, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-14B recorded total bids of $176,745.90 for the 2009 sanitary sewer extension through the ball field park area.
    “Total Bids: $176,745.90 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION MADE BY Councilperson Jim Bartels. Seconded by Councilperson Mark Petersen.”
    document 5361, p. 1 · Res. 2009-014 · 2000s
  20. August 12, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review.
    “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer.”
    document 5388, p. 1 · Res. 2009-029 · 2000s
  21. August 12, 2009 Figure The $410,973 Ireland Avenue water main and sanitary sewer bid of 2009 is about $650,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer.”
    document 5388, p. 1 · 2000s
  22. October 14, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-44 recorded a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999, and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
    “a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”
    document 5329, p. 1 · Res. 2009-044 · 2000s
  23. October 15, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-45 recorded a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond dated September 30, 1999 and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
    “a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”
    document 5330, p. 1 · Res. 2009-045 · 2000s
  24. July 28, 2010 Report The mayor updated the council on a structural problem discovered at the sewer lift station serving development in the western part of the city.
    “Mayor Phillips updated Council members on a structural problem discovered on Sewer Lift Station servicing development in western part of city.”
    document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  25. August 11, 2010 Report Cost estimates for re-attaching the liner in the sewer lift station were not available, and emergency repairs to the lift station were not necessary at that time.
    “Public Works not available to present cost estimates for re-attaching liner in sewer lift station. Emergency repairs to lift station are not necessary at current time.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  26. September 15, 2010 Report The minutes record that the lift station repair estimate had not been received.
    “Lift Station repair estimate not received.”
    document 3921, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  27. October 13, 2010 Decision The council approved Resolution 2010-49 at the school district's request to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage, by a vote of three ayes to one nay.
    “Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-49 request by CCA School District to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage on meters. Ayes Ball, Petersen and Weipert. Nays Bartels.”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  28. August 10, 2011 Spending Council awarded a contract for fencing around the sanitary sewer lagoons to Life Time Fence Company for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.
    “award the contract to Life Time Fence Company Inc for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.”
    document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  29. February 22, 2012 Discussion A list of council priorities in February 2012 included installing UV protection for the sewer plant when required by the state.
    “install UV protection for sewer plant when required by the state”
    document 3865, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  30. August 8, 2012 Spending The resolution approved a bond purchase agreement for $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A, for street, water, sewer and park projects and refunding of earlier SRF bonds.
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  31. August 8, 2012 Report The bond resolution recites a current refunding of the outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A.
    “current refunding (the “Current Refunding”) the City’s outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  32. September 1, 2012 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A: $6,100,000, Street, water and sewer improvements in the urban renewal areas, and refunding of earlier bonds
    “Resolution 2012-37: bond purchase agreement, $6,100,000 Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
  33. September 12, 2012 Decision Council passed on third reading Ordinance 2012-313, Post Construction Storm Water Runoff Control, and the ordinance, Neighborhood Open Space Requirements.
    “Ordinance 2012-313 Post Construction Storm Water Runoff Control: Motion by Ryan, seconded by Bartels to approve the third and final reading of the Ordinance. Ayes=Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Ordinance passed unanimously.”
    document 3846, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2012-313 · 2010s
  34. January 9, 2013 Report The public works director reported that the generator engine at the wastewater plant needed to be replaced.
    “Generator engine at the wastewater plant is junk and needs to be replaced.”
    document 3838, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  35. March 27, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-324 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 99, Sewer Usage Charge System, to Include an Exception Under 99.10 Payment of Bills–3rd Reading document 4965 · meeting · Ord. 2013-324 · 2010s
  36. April 24, 2013 Disaster A resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week.
    “Resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week.”
    document 3818, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  37. July 24, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-137 adopted: Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate for Sewer Revenue Bond document 5983 · meeting · Res. 2013-137 · 2010s
  38. March 12, 2014 Discussion A resolution to have the consulting engineer work with public works to update the NPDES permit for the wastewater treatment plant was listed and no action was taken.
    “Approving Hart Frederick to work with Public Works to get NPDES Permit updated for Wastewater Treatment Plant. No action was taken on this item.”
    document 3788, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  39. March 26, 2014 Decision The minutes of March 26, 2014 record that the two projects for the new elementary school location total 1.1 million, with the school responsible for 2/3 and the city for 1/3.
    “Both projects total 1.1 million. The school will be responsible for 2/3 and the City for 1/3.”
    document 3787, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  40. May 28, 2014 Decision The ordinance created a Storm Water Utility.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to create a Storm Water Utility.”
    document 4994, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  41. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $5.00 per month for nonresidential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  42. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $3.00 per month for residential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  43. June 4, 2014 Decision The council and the school superintendent agreed to two agreements, the first for water, sewer and lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school.
    “Council and the Superintendent agreed to have two (2) agreements: First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school.”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  44. June 4, 2014 Decision Council and the school superintendent agreed on two agreements: water, sewer and lift station costs split one-third city and two-thirds school, and waiver of hook-up fees with 50% of building permit fees in exchange for the school building a trail sidewalk.
    “First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school. Second agreement approving the City to waive the hook-up fees and only charge 50% of building permit fees”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  45. July 9, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-089 on the agenda of July 9, 2014 rescinded the previously approved agreements with the CCA School for the elementary school; the attorney said the second agreement could be withdrawn.
    “Resolution 2014-089 Rescinding the Previously Approved Agreements with the CCA School for Elementary School: Attorney Michael indicated that one of the two agreements was verbally approved by both parties, do not want to create a breach of contract. The next school board meeting is 07/23/14. The Attorney indicated that we could withdraw the 2nd agreement.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-089 · 2010s
  46. July 16, 2014 Report Council minutes of July 2014 record that the sewer plant was at 80% capacity and that, per the engineer, an upgrade would take approximately 5 years from engineering to completion.
    “Sewer & storm water issues that sewer plant is at 80% capacity now. Per the Engineer it will take approximately 5 years from engineering to completion for an upgrade to the plant. Will start the process with the next budget.”
    document 3777, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  47. July 23, 2014 Figure The bids for the water and sewer extension project to the CCA school site totaled $1.7 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  48. July 23, 2014 Figure The $1,700,000 bids for the CCA school site water and sewer extension of 2014 is about $2,400,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  49. July 23, 2014 Figure For Resolution 2014-099, the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site, the engineer estimated $1.3 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  50. July 23, 2014 Spending For the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site the engineer estimated $1.3 million and the bids came in at $1.7 million.
    “Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · project · 2010s
  51. July 23, 2014 Project 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools): Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million. Maxwell #1 & Cornerstone #2, WRH #3 – Motion Upton to adjourn until special meeting on August 2nd pending signed agreements from SSA school, second Petersen document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools) · 2010s
  52. August 2, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-105 identified Maxwell Construction for the water division, Cornerstone Excavating for the sewer division and WRH for the lift station division of the CCA Elementary School water and sewer extension, subject to the agreement with the school district dated 06/20/14.
    “WHEREAS, Subject to Agreement with CCA School District and City of Tiffin dated 06/20/14; and WHEREAS, The City of TIFFIN has identified the following contractors as having the lowest, most responsive, responsible bid for each division: DIVISION I- (Water) Maxwell Construction, Inc. DIVISION II- (Sewer) Cornerstone Excavating DIVISION II- (Lift Station) WRH, Inc:”
    document 6152, p. 1 · Res. 2014-105 · 2010s
  53. August 27, 2014 Report The council asked for the design and planning phase of the sewer plant expansion, noting that 10,000 capacity might not be enough, and the possible project cost was given as around $5-6 million.
    “Sewer Plant Expansion: Council made request for the design and planning phase for the expansion. 10,000 capacity might not be enough. Discussion about larger capacity. Possible cost for project will be around $5-6 million.”
    document 3774, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  54. October 8, 2014 Decision A resolution authorizing the consulting engineer to prepare reports, design, plans and specifications for the wastewater treatment plant expansion recited preparing for residential, commercial and possible industrial growth and complying with forthcoming state regulations.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin recognizes the importance of preparing for the City’s future residential, commercial and possible industrial growth and the impact on the current WWTP plus the importance of complying with DNR’s forthcoming regulations.”
    document 6172, p. 1 · 2010s
  55. October 22, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-139 approved a change order of $5,060 on the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary, pending the agreement of 2/3 school and 1/3 city for the expense.
    “to approve the Change Order for the Water/Sewer/Lift Station for CCA Elementary in the amount of $5,060-pending following the agreement of 2/3 school and 1/3 city for the expense.”
    document 6182, p. 1 · Res. 2014-139 · 2010s
  56. October 22, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-139 approved a $5,060 change order for the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary, and a council member asked about the two-thirds to one-third split.
    “Resolution 2014-139 Approving Change Order for the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary in the Amount of $5,060 (Jim Bartels left 7:23pm) Petersen request 2/3rd to 1/3rd.”
    document 3768, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-139 · Mark Petersen · 2010s
  57. October 22, 2014 Discussion A municipal financial adviser told the council the state revolving fund rate was 2%, and that to get an SRF loan the city would need a financial planner and a water and sewer rate study to determine whether rates would need to be raised.
    “SRF rate at 2%. To get SRF will need to have a financial planner and to do the water & sewer rate study. Rate study will be needed to determine whether or not rates will need to be raised.”
    document 3768, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  58. November 12, 2014 Decision The council approved Resolution 2014-162 hiring a financial firm to complete a sewer rate study and be financial planner on the sewer expansion project, and Resolution 2014-163 hiring a law firm to handle the state revolving fund process.
    “Resolution 2014-162 Hiring Northland Securities to Complete Sewer Rate Study and be Financial Planner on Sewer Expansion Project”
    document 3767, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2014-162 · 2010s
  59. November 12, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-155 approved pay estimates for the water/sewer/lift station project in the total amount of $32,513.75.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2014-155 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY ESTIMATES FOR WATER/SEWER/LIFT STATION PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $32,513.75 Whereas, The City has received multiple change order requests that need to be approved prior to making any updates, and;”
    document 6198, p. 1 · Res. 2014-155 · 2010s
  60. January 14, 2015 Report Public works reported that the new sewer plant permit added 30 new tests per week over the next 5 years, at an estimated $10k more per year.
    “Sewer Plant looked over the new permit with 30 new tests / week that will be rolling out in next 5 years. Council request to have Brett get cost estimate of lab work fees and his time. He estimates around $10k more/year possibly.”
    document 3764, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  61. March 11, 2015 Discussion In March 2015 the mayor wanted the school to pay 100% of a change order cost to the city instead of the 2/3 school and 1/3 city cost agreed upon, and the council said it was willing to cooperate but felt the extra cost was not reasonable.
    “Mayor wanted to ask about them having them pay 100% of change order cost reimbursed to the City instead of the 2/3 school 1/3 city cost like was agreed upon. Council is more than willing to cooperate with the school but feel that this extra cost is not reasonable.”
    document 3752, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  62. March 11, 2015 Neighbors Upton motioned to amended Resolution 2015-030 Approving Change Order #1for the 2014 Water & Sewer Extension Project DIV II (CCA School) in the amount of $65,996.10 contingent upon coming to a payment agreement between the City of Tiffin and CCA school district for payment of requested change order … document 3752, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  63. April 8, 2015 Discussion A financial adviser reviewed debt capacity, the SRF sanitary sewer project and a financing plan, and the sewer rate study of fees needed on monthly bills to repay the debt if only user fees paid.
    “Reviewing the Capital Project Lets, Debt Capacity, SRF Sanitary Sewer Project, and Financing Plan. Discussed the sewer rate study and what fees would be added to each monthly bills to pay back the debt incurred if the city only paid with user fees.”
    document 3748, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  64. April 22, 2015 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-372 adopted: Motion to approve Ordinance 2015-372 Establishing New Sewer and Water Connection Fees. – 3rd Reading by Kahler document 5010 · meeting · Ord. 2015-372 · 2010s
  65. July 22, 2015 Report The engineer told the council the wastewater plant project was in two phases, phase 1 estimated at $2M for 2016 and phase 2 estimated at $4M for 2017, plus engineering, to be paid through the state revolving fund.
    “Phase 1 is estimated at $2M and planned for 2016 and phase 2 is estimated at $4M and planned for 2017. Engineering costs will be on top of that. Project will be paid for through the State Revolving Fund loan.”
    document 3730, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. September 6, 2016 Spending The resolution authorized a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
    “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 · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  93. September 6, 2016 Resolution Resolution 2016-053 adopted: Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 document 6436 · meeting · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  94. September 30, 2016 Spending Sewer Revenue Bond, SRF Series 2016: $2,296,000, Wastewater treatment plant, phase one
    “Resolution 2016-053: loan and disbursement agreement, $2,296,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016”
    document 6436, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2016-053 · 2010s
  95. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a sewer base rate of $19.50 per month.
    “Base Rate - $19.50 per month”
    document 5025, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-388 · 2010s
  96. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a sewer flow rate of $4.75, printed as equal to $0.00475 per gallon.
    “Flow Rate - $4.75 – equal to $0.00475 per gallon”
    document 5025, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-388 · 2010s
  97. October 6, 2016 Figure The inside-city sewer usage rate rose from $2.75 to $4.75 per thousand gallons, an increase of about 73%. Derived
    “b. Flow Rate - $4.75 – equal to $0.00475 per gallon 2. User Rates Outside”
    document 5025, p. 1 · 2010s
  98. October 6, 2016 Figure The 2016 sewer ordinance set the base rate for users outside the city limits at $25.00 per month.
    “2. User Rates Outside the City Limits. a. Base Rate - $25.00 per month”
    document 5025, p. 1 · 2010s
  99. October 6, 2016 Figure The outside-city sewer base rate of $25 per month as printed in 2016 is about $35 per month in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “2. User Rates Outside the City Limits. a. Base Rate - $25.00 per month”
    document 5025, p. 1 · 2010s
  100. November 1, 2016 Report The city engineer reported that sludge removal would begin on the 21st and the contractor would break ground the next week on the treatment plant.
    “Sludge removal will begin 21st. WRH will break ground next week on the treatment plant.”
    document 3684, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s

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