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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. July 8, 1987 Spending A resolution directed the mayor and clerk-treasurer to request $11129.69 in interim financing from First National Bank for the new well project.
    “A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO REQUEST $11129.69 IN INTERIM FINANCING FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR NEW WELL PROJECT”
    document 4350, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  2. August 12, 1987 Spending At a special session on permanent financing for the new well, the council adopted a resolution approving a loan agreement and the issuance of a $20,000.00 note with a levy of taxes to pay it.
    “in order to conduct a public hearing on permanent financing for the new well.”
    document 4348, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  3. November 11, 1987 Report The engineer presented a public notice showing radium levels decreasing over three quarterly samples, 4.8 in the September 1987 sample.
    “Hart presented public notice showing that radium levels in water are decreasing over the last three quarterly samples and was 4.8 in the Spetember, 1987 sample.”
    document 4344, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  4. January 13, 1988 Figure The council set the wage of a certified grade II back-up wastewater operator at $7.00 per hour.
    “Motion Stratton second Morgan to set wage of certified grade II back-up wastewater operator at $7.00 per hour.”
    document 4342, p. 2 · 1980s
  5. January 13, 1988 Decision The mayor appointed council members to committees, with Spivey to Water and Morgan to Sewer.
    “Mayor appointed council members to following committees: Stoner to Community Protection, Runge to Human Development, Stratton to Home and Community, Spivey to Water, Morgan to Sewer and Potter to Policy and Administration”
    document 4342, p. 2 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1980s
  6. July 13, 1988 Figure The council hired Ken Castek as backup operator for the water and wastewater plants at $7.50 per hour.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to hire Ken Castek as backup operator for water/wastewater plants to work when Bob Herring is sick or on vacation at the rate of $7.50 per hour.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · Ken Castek · 1980s
  7. July 13, 1988 Decision The council hired a backup operator for the water and wastewater plants at $7.50 per hour, to work when the regular operator was sick or on vacation.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to hire Ken Castek as backup operator for water/wastewater plants to work when Bob Herring is sick or on vacation at the rate of $7.50 per hour.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  8. July 13, 1988 Report The engineer reported that quarterly water notices were still necessary although the radium level was below 3.6.
    “Hart reported that quarterly water notices will still be necessary although the radium level is below 3.6 picoliters.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  9. January 11, 1989 Decision The mayor made committee head appointments for 1989, with Sandra Morgan to Water.
    “Mayor made the following committee head appointments for 1989: Sharon Eggers to Human Development, Ted Spivey to Home and Community, Glenn Potter to Policy and Administration, Sandra Morgan to Water, Carrie Stratton to Sewer and Dave Stoner to Community Protection”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Sandra Morgan · 1980s
  10. November 8, 1989 Decision The engineer proposed that the city install the main on Railroad Street to tie a loop for the other mains, a long-standing recommendation that would benefit the city.
    “Hart then proposed that the city install the main on Railroad Street which would tie a loop for the other mains. This has always been a recommendation and would benefit the city.”
    document 4316, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  11. November 8, 1989 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Eggers to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water for use at the rest stops on I-80 just west of Tiffin, contingent upon approval of final agreement document 4316, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  12. January 10, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and clerk to agree to provide water service to the Iowa Department of Transportation rest areas on Interstate 80 for one dollar and other valuable consideration.
    “to allow the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, wherein in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the City of Tiffin would provide water service to the north and south rest areas on Interstate 80”
    document 4803, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  13. January 10, 1990 Figure An ordinance on water system rates and charges set the minimum monthly fee at $9.50.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4805, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-164 · 1990s
  14. January 10, 1990 Neighbors An Ordinance Providing for a Water Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation document 4803 · meeting · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  15. February 14, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Bartels to approve the Agreement with IDOT to supply water to rest areas on I-80 with the change in priority in case of water shortage placing the rest areas with higher priority than watering lawns inside the city limits document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  16. March 14, 1990 Project Water main extensions (1989–2009): Motion Brown second Slaymaker to accept low bid from Smelser Construction Company of $10,777.52 for 1990 water main extension project contingent upon review of bid tab by Engineer Hart document 4312, p. 2 · meeting · Water main extensions (1989–2009) · 1990s
  17. June 13, 1990 Decision The council instructed the city engineer to pursue a grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin.
    “to instruct Engineer Hart to pursue grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin.”
    document 4308, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1990s
  18. July 11, 1990 Decision The council reached consensus to proceed with the abandoned well project.
    “Council consensus to proceed with abandoned well project.”
    document 4306, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  19. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee within the city limits at $12.00 for the first 2,000 gallons.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $12.00”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-188 · 1990s
  20. July 13, 1994 Ordinance Ordinance 1994-188 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 62 and Repealing Ordinance No. 139 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa; Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4829 · Ord. 1994-188 · 1990s
  21. August 10, 1994 Decision The council passed an ordinance excluding plastic within the water distribution system for hot water and under building foundations for plumbing, drainage, waste and vent systems.
    “by excluding the use of plastic within the water distribution system for hot water and to exclude the use of plastic in ground under the foundation of any building for plumbing, drainage, waste and vent systems (DWV).”
    document 4831, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-190 · 1990s
  22. September 1, 1994 Figure Ordinance 1994-188 set the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits at $18.00.
    “outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 188 · 1990s
  23. September 1, 1994 Figure Ordinance 1994-188 priced water sold in bulk at $8.25 per 1,000 gallon increment.
    “Water sold in bulk shall cost $8.25 per each 1,000 gallon increment.”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 188 · 1990s
  24. September 1, 1994 Figure Ordinance 1994-188 charged water in increments of 1,000 gallons at $5.50 per 1,000 gallons.
    “shall be charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $5.50 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 188 · 1990s
  25. December 13, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance prohibiting privately owned wells inside the city where a city water main abuts the property line.
    “Privately owned and maintained wells inside the City are prohibited if a City water main abuts the property line by either right of way or easement.”
    document 4845, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-202 · 1990s
  26. January 8, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing plastic within water distribution systems for manufactured homes.
    “BY ALLOWING THE USE OF PLASTIC WITHIN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES.”
    document 4856, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-212 · 1990s
  27. January 8, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-212 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1987-145 (cabo Adoption for One- & Two- Family Dwellings) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Allowing the Use of Plastic Within Water Distribution Systems for Manufactured Homes document 4856 · Ord. 1997-212 · 1990s
  28. April 9, 1997 Decision The council agreed that interior painting and cleaning of the city water tower should be completed at a cost of approximately $33,000.00.
    “Report was given to council regarding need for interior painting and cleaning of the city water tower. The council agreed this work should be completed at a cost of approximately $33,000.00.”
    document 4291, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  29. April 9, 1997 Figure The tower interior work of $33,000.00 as printed in 1997 is about $69,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Report was given to council regarding need for interior painting and cleaning of the city water tower. The council agreed this work should be completed at a cost of approximately $33,000.00.”
    document 4291, p. 2 · 1990s
  30. September 18, 1997 Discussion A list of priorities in the September 1997 minutes put completion of wastewater treatment facility improvements and continued inspection and repair of existing sanitary sewers under utility improvements.
    “UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 1. Completion of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements 2. Engineering Study on Possible Water Tower 3. Continued Inspection and Repairs to Existing Sanitary Sewers”
    document 4287, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  31. September 18, 1997 Discussion A list of utility improvements included an engineering study on a possible water tower.
    “UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 1. Completion of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements 2. Engineering Study on Possible Water Tower”
    document 4287, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  32. December 10, 1997 Decision The council accepted the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards, to apply to all applicable developments, subdivisions and improvements effective on approval.
    “these directions, instructions, and specifications titled as the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards be accepted by the City and applied to all applicable developments, subdivisions, and improvements effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.”
    document 5169, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  33. January 14, 1998 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign an application request for a $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that would be needed in the future.
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  34. January 14, 1998 Figure The $1,200,000 water state revolving loan application of 1998 is about $2,500,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  35. January 14, 1998 Decision The committee appointments of January 1998 put Mike Ryan on Water.
    “Committee Appointments: Michael Gericke on Community Protection, Rodney Walls on Parks and Recreation; Jim Bartels on Streets and Home/Community; Mayor Potter on Policy & Administration; Alan Kern on Sewer; Mike Ryan on Water”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 1990s
  36. June 18, 1998 Discussion The capital improvements consultant was to review revenues from water rates, sewer rates and property taxes and advise the council on the need to adjust rates.
    “Callahan will also review the current revenues from water rates, sewer rates, and property taxes and then advise the City Council on the need to adjust rates.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  37. January 21, 1999 Discussion The council recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.
    “the city also recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  38. February 24, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-015 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" WITH BRADLEY J. THOMSON AND MARSHA L. TOMSON CONCERNING A WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ZONING AFTER ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, HOYT'S FIRST SUBDIVISION document 4191, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-015 · 1990s
  39. March 10, 1999 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" WITH BRADLEY J. THOMSON AND MARSHA L. TOMSON CONCERNING A WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ZONING AFTER ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, HOYT'S FIRST SUBDIVISION document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-015 · 1990s
  40. July 14, 1999 Decision The council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an easement agreement with South Slope Telephone for Outlot B and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower.
    “to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with South Slope Telephone of Norway, Iowa for easement agreement for Outlot B, and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower after review by City Attorney and City Engineer.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  41. April 12, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to continue IDOT contract for 150% surcharge of water rates and 120% surcharge of sewer rates as agreed in contact meeting with these officials document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  42. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.
    “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”
    document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  43. September 13, 2000 Decision The city engineer recommended upgrading 8-inch water mains in the new Rolling Hills Subdivision to 12-inch so that further development could be carried in the future.
    “City engineer recommended that the city upgrade 8' water mains in the new Rolling Hills Subdivision to 12" so that additional development beyond this area could be carried in the future. The upgrade would be a minimal expense compared to upgrading later.”
    document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  44. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-21 authorized the city to begin the procedure for requesting a State Revolving Fund loan for water improvements.
    “Motion Gericke, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-21 authorizing the city to begin procedure for requesting SRF loan for needed Water Improvements. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-021 · 2000s
  45. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-22 gave notice of a public hearing on extending the city TIF for an additional 10 years to provide for water and sewer project payments.
    “a RESOLUTION #2000-22, to provide notice of Public Hearing at the next regular meeting for extension of the City (TIF) Tax Increment Financing for an additional 10 year period to provide for water and sewer project payments. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, Ryan and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-022 · 2000s
  46. November 8, 2000 Discussion The engineer described city water upgrades in three phases: a new well source and treatment, then main extensions to a new tower location, then a new 750,000 gallon water tower in the north section of the city.
    “First phase would be new well source and water treatment of these sources. Second phase would most likely be main extensions to a new tower location. Finally, completion of a new 750,000 gallon water tower somewhere in the north section of the city.”
    document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  47. December 13, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-240 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2000-240, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1998-218, TO DEFINE THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY OF COST IN THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAIN AND TO DEFINE WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE, REVISING & PROVIDING FOR APPROVED DESIGN STANDARDS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4886 · meeting · Ord. 2000-240 · 2000s
  48. January 10, 2001 Decision The mayor named Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library and Gericke to Sewer.
    “Mayor Potter named Bartels to chair Home and Community Program, Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library, Gericke to Sewer, Ryan to Community Protection”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · Rodney Walls · Karin Dils · 2000s
  49. March 14, 2001 Discussion The engineer told the council that a State Revolving Fund loan of 1.3 million would be available in February 2002 at about 4.24 percent.
    “A SRF low interest loan in the amount of 1.3 million will be available in February of 2002 at approximately 4.24%. Patrol duty at Slim’s will be reviewed for any excess time. Motion Ryan, second Walls to accept clerk and treasurer’s report. Aye: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, and Dils. Absent: Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to pay bills and accept receipts.”
    document 4127, p. 10 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  50. June 13, 2001 Figure The minutes record that bids for the Jordon well had come in over the past year between $200,000 and $860,000.
    “Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  51. June 13, 2001 Spending The council approved a $4,701.00 bid from Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa, to remove the existing pump and motor and install new ones, after the engineer recommended rehabilitating Well #3.
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  52. June 13, 2001 Figure The Well #3 pump bid of $4,701.00 as printed in 2001 is about $8,900 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · 2000s
  53. June 27, 2001 Report The engineer and mayor reviewed the televised condition of the interior of the water tower, and the Department of Natural Resources approved work on new pump work at Well #3.
    “televised condition of the interior water tower. Rock will need to be placed to get heavy equipment to the tower. Department of Natural Resources has provided approval for work on new pump work at well #3 for the city.”
    document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  54. July 11, 2001 Discussion The minutes record hope that an approximate 2 acre space could be set back for the city's future water tower needs.
    “It is hoped that an approximate 2 acre space can be set back for future water tower needs of the city.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  55. July 11, 2001 Milestone The earliest Library Director in the archive
    “ture water tower needs of the city. Councilmember Dils reported that Librarian Shirley Yeries is tentatively planning a September 1 opening for the n”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  56. September 26, 2001 Landmark The council approved an agreement with US Cellular for a tower beside the water tower on Roberts Ferry, with the old water standpipe removed at the company's cost.
    “to approve an agreement with US Cellular for tower location adjacent to the water tower on Roberts Ferry. The agreement will include removal of the old water standpipe and these additions to the proposed written agreement.”
    document 4107, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  57. October 10, 2001 Discussion The engineer reported that the water SRF loan would probably carry a 3% interest rate, lower than the rate reported earlier in 2001 (see the also quote).
    “Engineer Hart reported that the Water SRF would probably be at 3% interest rate. Works continues on the IDOT sewer line. Council member Walls reported that the recent Friends of the Springmier Library Chili Supper earned $500.00 with $12.00 of expense. This Friday is a Supper benefit sponsored by the community for past Fire Chief Tom Bigelow.”
    document 4105, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  58. January 9, 2002 Decision The mayor's appointments of January 2002 made Dils the Water committee member and Gericke the Sewer member.
    “Mayor appointments: Bartels remains on Home and Community, Sewer is councilmember Gericke, Water is Dils, Parks is Rodney Walls and Community Protection is Dave Shaffer”
    document 4099, p. 3 · meeting · Karin Dils · 2000s
  59. June 12, 2002 Figure The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000, with $40,000 of the excess attributed to the SRF Water Project.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  60. June 12, 2002 Report The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  61. July 10, 2002 Spending The council authorized an engineering agreement for additional wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility, raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  62. July 10, 2002 Figure The $169,125 water treatment engineering agreement of 2002 is about $320,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  63. February 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and Zoning reviewed an updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan, and the minutes state that the new map would include the territory where the planned water plant and well would be located.
    “The new map will include territory where the planned water plant and well will be located providing water source for residents. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to recommend approval of updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan for the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Berner, Petersen and Reeve. Nays: None.”
    document 4075, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  64. February 12, 2003 Report The notice gives the comment deadline as February 11, 2002 for a hearing on February 12, 2003; the printed year 2002 contradicts the hearing year 2003.
    “on or before February 11, 2002 to assure contribution may be considered in Public Hearing of February 12, 2003. Any person requiring special assistance due to disability or impairment may contact the City of Tiffin for additional or specific requirements. All citizens are welcome. Margaret B. Reihman, City Clerk City of Tiffin Margaret B.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  65. February 12, 2003 Report The notice proposed raising the minimum water charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $12.00 to $18.00 to help repay a State Revolving Fund loan for a new well, treatment plant and distribution lines.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  66. February 12, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  67. February 12, 2003 Figure The $18.00 minimum monthly water fee of 2003 is about $33 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  68. February 12, 2003 Decision The same ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $24.00 for each metered user outside the city limits.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  69. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice proposed raising the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallons from the current $12.00 to $18.00.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  70. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice stated the cost for each 1,000 gallons beyond 2,000 gallons would remain unchanged at the current $5.50.
    “The cost for each 1,000 gallon of water use beyond 2,000 gallons will remain unchanged at the current $5.50/thousand of gallon water used. The city proposes no change in water costs for water used beyond the minimum (first 2,000 gallon) use.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  71. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-258 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1994-188 Regarding Charges for Minimum Monthly Water Usage for Users document 4903 · meeting · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  72. July 1, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00, effective for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  73. July 1, 2003 Figure The ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for usage metered from 1 July 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  74. August 13, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-27 set the date for the hearing and letting for the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE 2003 WELL NO. 4 PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-027 · 2000s
  75. August 13, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-27 set September 10, 2003 for the hearing and letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-27 · 2000s
  76. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-262 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4906 · Ord. 2003-262 · 2000s
  77. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-264 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4908 · Ord. 2003-264 · 2000s
  78. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-262 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land around a deep well site controlled by the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4906, p. 1 · Ord. 262 · 2000s
  79. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-264, filed as a separate document on the same date, carries the same title as the other deep well site ordinance of that day.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4908, p. 1 · Ord. 264 · 2000s
  80. December 10, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-44 approved purchase and placement of rock for a drive to the site of the proposed water treatment plant, in preparation for the new Jordan well.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF ROCK DRIVE FOR ACCESS TO PROPOSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT WHEREAS, on this 10 day of December 2003, the City of Tiffin desires to improve the access to the site of the proposed Water Treatment Plant location in preparation for the development for the new Jordan Well.”
    document 5181, p. 1 · Res. 2003-044 · 2000s
  81. January 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-8 set the hearing and letting for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5214, p. 1 · Res. 2004-8 · 2000s
  82. February 6, 2004 Spending A later audit footnote lists a Water Revenue Loan dated February 6, 2004 at 1.75% for $340,000.
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  83. February 6, 2004 Figure The $340,000 water revenue loan of 2004 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  84. February 6, 2004 Spending Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF): $340,000, Water system improvements
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  85. February 6, 2004 Milestone The earliest issue in the archive's debt register: Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF)
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  86. February 11, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-9 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a contract with the lowest bidder for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION # 2004-9 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 RAW WATER MAIN & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified an apparent bidder as having the lowest, most”
    document 5215, p. 1 · Res. 2004-009 · Glenn R. Potter · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  87. May 12, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-25 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Water Treatment Plant Grading Project.
    “RESOLUTION #2004-25 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 WATER TREATMENT PLANT – GRADING PROJECT”
    document 5192, p. 1 · Res. 2004-025 · 2000s
  88. 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
  89. May 25, 2005 Discussion The city engineer recommended that three lots of Timber Ridge View not be available for development before the city built a water tower.
    “1. Lot 5,6, and 7 not available for development prior to construction of water tower by the city. 2) Lot 48 recommended change from R2.5 to R-2.”
    document 4044, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  90. 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
  91. October 19, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned a parcel described as the proposed water tower site to P-1, Public Use.
    “Parcel #2 (Proposed Water Tower Site) Rezoned to P-1, Public Use Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S01°34'10"E along the West line of said Northwest Quarter, 1321.47 feet; Thence N89°29'40"E, 1059.63 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Lot 2 of Forest Ridge Subdiv”
    document 4916, p. 5 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  92. 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
  93. June 21, 2006 Discussion Planning and Zoning and the council discussed exchanging Lot B, the proposed water tower location, for city-owned property, an exchange thought agreeable to both the city and the developer.
    “Lot B (proposed water tower location) exchanged for property of Schneider and Burd owned by the city would be an agreeable exchange probably to both the City and the Villages.”
    document 4023, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  94. August 2, 2006 Decision The council approved sharing one half the cost of a water main to the school property, with the total cost approximated at $91,000 and the city share not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000. Repayment period not to exceed two years and including no interest cost to the city all subject to review and approval of the city engineer and city attorney and that agreement including same be drawn for final consideration..”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  95. August 2, 2006 Figure The council approved sharing one half the cost of boring a water line under Highway 6, the total cost approximated at $91,000, at an amount not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000.”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  96. August 2, 2006 Neighbors Motion Petersen, second Wright to approve an agreement to divide one half the reasonable costs as reviewed and approved by the city engineer of installation of a water main approved by the city engineer and in conformity to city ordinances commencing approximately near the Echo Building to the west … document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  97. 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
  98. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-25 authorized the city to apply for a low interest planning and design loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST PLANNING AND DESIGN LOAN FROM THE IDNR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5255, p. 1 · Res. 2007-025 · 2000s
  99. 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
  100. November 14, 2007 Decision The attorney presented warranty deeds for a land exchange with the Villages for water tower improvements, and the council asked a securities firm for financing methods for the water tower.
    “Attorney Greenleaf presented Warranty Deed documents for completion to convey land exchange with Villages and City of Tiffin for purpose of Water Tower improvements. Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s

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