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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 14, 2007 Decision The council heard warranty deed documents for a land exchange with the Villages for water tower improvements and asked a securities firm for information on methods of financing them.
    “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 · 2000s
  2. December 12, 2007 Discussion The 2007-12-12 minutes call the commercial and industrial water and sewer rate ordinance Ordinance 2007-290.
    “Motion carried to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2007-290 Amend Water and Sewer Rates for Commercial and Industrial Zones. Discussion held on rates, meters, and zones. Motion carried to close Public Hearing. Motion carried to table action on Ordinance to review as ordinance on Oversized Metered Water Rates for all Zones.”
    document 4000, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  3. January 9, 2008 Decision The council approved the engineer continuing to work with a securities firm and bond counsel to secure financing for a new water tower, including analyzing TIF areas.
    “Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities, presented facts and figures on possible methods of financing new water tower. Motion Petersen, seconded Gericke to approve Engineer Hart to continue working with Ruan Securities and Whitney & Dorsey to secure financing for new water tower which also included analyzing TIF areas.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  4. January 9, 2008 Discussion The 2008-01-09 minutes give the oversized metered water rate ordinance as Ordinance 2008-289.
    “to allow first reading by ordinance 2008-289 amending Water Ordinance of City of Tiffin in providing for rates on oversized metered water use in all zones. Carried unanimously. Motion Gericke, seconded Bartels, for second reading of Ordinance 2008-289. To be read at regular February council meeting. Carried unanimously.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  5. January 9, 2008 Spending Seventeen bidders submitted bids on the 2008 Water Main Extension Project; the low bid was 68,888.88.
    “Seventeen bidders submitted bids for Project. Bockenstedt Excavating low bidder at 68,888.88. Motion Bartels, seconded Petersen, to approve Resolution 2008-02 to Approve and Award 2008 Water Main Extension Project to low bidder upon review by Engineer Mike Hart. Carried unanimously.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  6. January 9, 2008 Discussion A securities firm presented methods of financing a new water tower, and the council had the engineer continue with the securities firm and a law firm, including analysis of TIF areas.
    “Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities, presented facts and figures on possible methods of financing new water tower. Motion Petersen, seconded Gericke to approve Engineer Hart to continue working with Ruan Securities and Whitney & Dorsey to secure financing for new water tower which also included analyzing TIF areas.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. April 9, 2008 Decision The council approved replacing the magnetic meter in Well #3 at a cost of $5,000.00 after an EPA directive.
    “Public Works reported of EPA directive to replace Mag Meter in Well #3 at cost of $5,000.00. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve replacement.”
    document 3987, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  10. December 8, 2008 Discussion The council reviewed a recommendation from the Iowa Rural Water Association on where to limit future farming near the Water Treatment Plant.
    “reviewed recommendation made by Iowa Rural Water Association where to limit future farming near Water Treatment Plant.”
    document 3958, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  11. May 5, 2009 Decision The council accepted a low bid of $1000.00 from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance for a water tower inspection.
    “Motion Made by Petersen seconded by Wright to accept low bid from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance of $1000.00 for Water Tower Inspection.”
    document 3951, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  12. July 22, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-27 approved a permanent water main easement for a portion of the water main to the future water tower in the Villages of Tiffin.
    “RESOLUTION 2009-27 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMANENT WATER MAIN EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE WATER MAIN TO THE FUTURE WATER TOWER IN VILLAGES OF TIFFIN, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA”
    document 5385, p. 1 · Res. 2009-27 · 2000s
  13. July 22, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-27 approved a permanent water main easement for a portion of the water main to the future water tower in the Villages of Tiffin.
    “RESOLUTION 2009-27 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMANENT WATER MAIN EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE WATER MAIN TO THE FUTURE WATER TOWER IN VILLAGES OF TIFFIN”
    document 5385, p. 1 · Res. 2009-27 · 2000s
  14. August 2009 History note Highway 6 widened for the new high school, opening August 2009
    “Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School, Roberts Ferry Rd intersection”
    document 3996, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. January 12, 2011 Discussion The minutes record a question on the progress of planning for a new water tower and a report of low pressure problems at a number of residences on the north end of the city.
    “inquired on progress of planning for new Water Tower. Mehmen reported on low pressure problems at number of residents on north end of city.”
    document 3906, p. 3 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2010s
  19. March 9, 2011 Discussion The engineer asked about financing progress and decisions to begin major planning of the Water Tower Project, and the location of the water tower was discussed.
    “Engineer Hart inquired on financing progress and decisions to begin major planning of Water Tower Project. Location of Water Tower discussed.”
    document 3901, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2010s
  20. September 14, 2011 Spending A resolution approved paying Northway Well and Pump Company $43,426.55 for repairs and upgrades after damage to the water well motor in June 2011; an insurer had settled a claim for $6,300.00.
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  21. September 14, 2011 Figure The well motor repair invoice of $43,426.55 as printed in 2011 is about $65,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  22. January 11, 2012 Report The engineering firm built a model of Tiffin's water distribution system to recommend the best location for the proposed water tower.
    “model of Tiffin's water distribution system in order to make a recommendation for the best location for the proposed water tower.”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  23. February 22, 2012 Decision The council agreed by consensus to prioritize long term capital projects starting with the Ireland Avenue extension, a water tower upgrade and extending water service to the Industrial Park, and also listed an upgrade of the water main in the original part of town.
    “Council consensus to prioritize long term capital improvement projects as follows: • Ireland Avenue extension • water tower upgrade • extend water service to the Industrial Park • surface Roberts Ferry from hwy 6 north to Goldfinch Drive • upgrade water main in original part of town”
    document 3865, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  24. April 11, 2012 Decision The council agreed by consensus to select the southeast site in The Villages Subdivision for a new 500,000 gallon water tower.
    “Council consensus to select the southeast site in The Villages Subdivision for a new 500,000 gallon water tower because the site allows the tower to better meet higher demands and fire flows in future commercial and industrial areas”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  25. April 11, 2012 Decision Council accepted the phase I study by HR Green for a water pressure upgrade and directed that a phase II proposal be forwarded to council.
    “Motion Ball second Upton to accept phase I study by HR Green for water pressure upgrade and submit proposal from HR Green for phase II of the project”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  26. April 11, 2012 Report The engineer's schedule for the water tower pressure upgrade put concrete work before winter and coating in the fall of 2013.
    “plans for a summer-bid date with the concrete work done before winter. Installation would occur during the winter with most of the work done in the late spring and still allow adequate time for coating in the fall of 2013.”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  27. May 23, 2012 Decision The council agreed unanimously to paint the water tower white with blue lettering and the City's logo.
    “Council agreed unanimously to paint the water tower white with blue lettering and the City's logo.”
    document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. August 8, 2012 Figure The public works report of August 8, 2012 said the water tower drawings were in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.
    “Public Works reported: Water tower drawings are in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.”
    document 3848, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  31. August 22, 2012 Decision The council voted unanimously to put the word Tiffin three times and no logo on the water tower.
    “Motion made by Ryan to have three Tiffin’s only with no logo on the water tower, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously.”
    document 3847, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  32. August 22, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-039 adopted: Aperweight for his many years of service and dedication as the City’s Attorney. Unfinished Business Resolution 2012-39 Approving award of contract for the Water Main to Industrial Park: Hart-Frederick confirmed that the winning bid can complete the job and they are also on the I&I DOT approved list document 5804 · meeting · Res. 2012-039 · 2010s
  33. August 22, 2012 Project Industrial Park: aperweight for his many years of service and dedication as the City’s Attorney. Unfinished Business Resolution 2012-39 Approving award of contract for the Water Main to Industrial Park: Hart-Frederick confirmed that the winning bid can complete the job and they are also on the I&I DOT approved list document 5804, p. 1 · Industrial Park · 2010s
  34. 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
  35. September 12, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-313 adopted: Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance 2012-313 Post Construction Storm Water Runoff Control – 2nd reading document 4955 · meeting · Ord. 2012-313 · 2010s
  36. September 17, 2012 Decision Resolution 2012-43 set the notice of hearing and letting for a 500,000 gallon water tower, and the council approved it with a unanimous vote.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2012-43 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE 500,000 GALLON WATER TOWER WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has reviewed and will be accepting sealed bids for the purpose of erecting a 500,000 gallon water tank within the corporate city limits of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5808, p. 1 · Res. 2012-43 · project · 2010s
  37. September 26, 2012 Spending Resolution 2012-48 accepted the bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. of $1,153,900.00 for construction of the water tower as the lowest responsible bid.
    “That the Bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $1,153,900.00 for the construction of the Water Tower described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council after public hearing, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible bid received,”
    document 5813, p. 1 · Res. 2012-48 · 2010s
  38. September 26, 2012 Figure The $1,153,900 water tower construction bid of 2012 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “That the Bid of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $1,153,900.00 for the construction of the Water Tower described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council after public hearing, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible bid received,”
    document 5813, p. 1 · 2010s
  39. September 26, 2012 Report The mayor opened and closed the public hearing on the 500,000 gallon water tower, with no community input and no written comments received.
    “public hearing on the 500,000 gallon Water Tower at 7:00 p.m. Council Person Upton motioned to open the public hearing, seconded by Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. No community input and no written comments received. Mayor closed public hearing at 7:01 p.m. Motion made by Ryan, seconded by Bartels to close the public hearing.”
    document 3844, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  40. February 13, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-018 set a public hearing and letting for Division 2 of the water tower project, a 16-inch main to the new tower and a 12-inch main from the water treatment plant to Ireland Avenue.
    “Resolution 2013-018 Setting a Date for Public Hearing and Letting for Division 2 of Water Tower project to include: 16-inch main to the new water tower and the 12-inch main from the water treatment plant to Ireland Avenue”
    document 3831, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  41. February 13, 2013 Report The minutes of February 13, 2013 record that the new water tower foundation was poured and had to cure for 7 days.
    “The new water tower foundation was poured and has to cure for 7 days.”
    document 3831, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  42. March 13, 2013 Spending The council approved Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50 for the Division 2 Water Tower Project.
    “Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3826, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  43. March 13, 2013 Figure The Division 2 tower contract of $289,762.50 as printed in 2013 is about $420,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3826, p. 1 · 2010s
  44. March 13, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-035 awarded the Division 2 Water Tower Project contract to Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50.
    “Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3825, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-035 · 2010s
  45. March 13, 2013 Figure The $289,762.50 water tower division 2 contract of 2013 is about $420,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project: Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50”
    document 3825, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  46. March 13, 2013 Project Water Tower: Motion carried. Resolution 2013-035 Approving Award of Contract for the Division 2 Water Tower Project – Motion Kahler to approve Dave Schmitt Construction in the amount of $289,762.50 document 3826, p. 1 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  47. April 10, 2013 Figure The ordinance added a late fee of 5.0% to each delinquent utility bill paid after the due date.
    “A late fee of 5.0% shall be added to each delinquent bill for payment after the due date.”
    document 4967, p. 1 · Ord. 2013-326 · 2010s
  48. May 8, 2013 Disaster The administrator reported completing FEMA paperwork from flooding.
    “Administrator Jackson: Completed FEMA paperwork from flooding.”
    document 3815, p. 3 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  49. July 10, 2013 Disaster The administrator reported finishing FEMA paperwork from the April flooding.
    “Finishing up FEMA paperwork from April flooding.”
    document 3812, p. 3 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  50. August 14, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-144 approved a Dave Schmitt Construction change order of $11,160.21, and the public works department said the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra.
    “Resolution 2013-144 Approving Dave Schmitt Construction change order of $11,160.21: Public Work Mehmen added that the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra.”
    document 3809, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-144 · project · 2010s
  51. October 30, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-186 awarded the Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension contract to Cornerstone at $183,025.45.
    “Resolution 2013-186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project to Cornerstone at $183,025.45”
    document 3800, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-186 · project · 2010s
  52. December 9, 2013 Report The public works report of December 9, 2013 said the water tower was waiting for pressure reducing valves and would be partially filled but kept low for the pressure to be reduced.
    “Public Works Report: water tower report waiting for PRVs to get done, had to change valves and hoses. Will partially fill the tower but keep it low for the pressure to be reduced.”
    document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  53. January 8, 2014 Report The public works director reported on January 8, 2014 that the water tower automatic system controls and pressure reducing valves were ready.
    “Public Works Director Mehmen reported the water tower automatic system controls and pressure reducing vales are ready.”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  54. February 12, 2014 Report The public works report said the tower was two thirds full with 350,000 gallons, and a new mixer was coming in May.
    “The mixer we bought for the tower works in reverse, but not forward. New mixer is coming in May. Tower is 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons now.”
    document 3795, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  55. February 12, 2014 Report The minutes of February 12, 2014 record that the water tower was 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons and that pressure was pretty sure to be improved.
    “Water tower progress: Per Brett, it is going 100% and PRB’s are working. The mixer we bought for the tower works in reverse, but not forward. New mixer is coming in May. Tower is 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons now. Pretty sure that pressure will be improved.”
    document 3795, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  56. 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
  57. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-350 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 91, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 3790, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2014-350 · 2010s
  58. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-351 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 92, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 4990 · meeting · Ord. 2014-351 · 2010s
  59. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-352 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 99, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 4991 · meeting · Ord. 2014-352 · 2010s
  60. May 28, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-355 adopted: Establishing a Flat Rate Storm Water Utility Fee-1st reading document 4994 · meeting · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. September 10, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-125 awarded the contract for the demolition of the old water tower.
    “Resolution 2014-125 awarding the contract for the demolition of the old water tower. Motion to award the contract for the demolition of the old water tower by Bartles; seconded by Ryan.”
    document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-125 · project · 2010s
  71. September 10, 2014 Project Water Tower: Resolution 2014-125 awarding the contract for the demolition of the old water tower – Motion to award the contract for the demolition of the old water tower by Bartles document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. January 14, 2015 Decision Resolution 2015-008 approved final completion and the lien waiver for the water tower demolition.
    “Ryan motioned to approve Resolution 2015-008 Approving Final Completion and Lien Waiver for the Water Tower Demolition”
    document 3764, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-008 · project · 2010s
  75. January 14, 2015 Project Water Tower: Ryan motioned to approve Resolution 2015-008 Approving Final Completion and Lien Waiver for the Water Tower Demolition document 3764, p. 3 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. March 11, 2015 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-368 adopted: Motion Upton to approve Ordinance 2015-368 Water Ordinance Amendment-2nd Reading document 5006 · meeting · Ord. 2015-368 · 2010s
  79. 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
  80. April 24, 2015 Figure The ordinance requires a $75.00 deposit from every utility customer who is not the owner of the premises served.
    “There shall be required from every customer not the owner of the premises served a $75.00 deposit”
    document 5011, p. 1 · Ord. 2015-373 · 2010s
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a water flow rate of $5.50, printed as equal to $0.0055 per gallon.
    “Flow Rate - $5.50 – equal to $0.0055 per gallon”
    document 5026, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-389 · 2010s
  87. October 4, 2016 Figure The ordinance set a water base rate of $7.00 per month.
    “Base Rate - $7.00 per month”
    document 5026, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-389 · 2010s
  88. October 6, 2016 Figure Ordinance 2016-389 set the outside-the-city base rate at $16.00 per month.
    “Base Rate - $16.00 per month”
    document 5026, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-389 · 2010s
  89. April 18, 2017 Neighbors Resolution 2017-023 – A Resolution Approving a Storm Water and Drainage Easement Agreement between Clear Creek Amana School District and the City to Tiffin document 3668, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2017-023 · 2010s
  90. May 2, 2017 Ordinance Ordinance 2017-398 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 92, by Adding section 92.10 – Water Adjustment document 5035 · meeting · Ord. 2017-398 · 2010s
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. May 31, 2018 Spending The lowest listed bid for Original Town Urbanization Project: Phase One was L.L. Pelling at $1,063,008.00, followed by Dave Schmitt Construction at $1,075,515.73.
    “1.) L.L. Pelling</td> <td>$1,063,008.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.) Dave Schmitt Construction</td> <td>$1,075,515.73</td>”
    document 6665, p. 4 · project · 2010s
  94. June 5, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-057 awarded the Original Town Urbanization Project: Phase One contract to L.L. Pelling at a bid of $1,063,008.00.
    “L.L Pelling 1425 W. Penn Street PO Box 230 North Liberty, IA 52317 $1,063,008.00 Section 2.”
    document 6665, p. 7 · Res. 2018-057 · 2010s
  95. July 3, 2018 Decision The council approved proceeding with improvements to a city well (boreline pipe).
    “Improvements to City Well (Boreline Pipe) and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve to proceed with Improvements to City Well (Boreline Pipe) by Ryan.”
    document 3625, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  96. July 3, 2018 Decision The council approved proceeding with lighting the City of Tiffin water tower.
    “Motion to approve to proceed with Lighting the City of Tiffin Water Tower by Bartels. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3625, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  97. April 3, 2019 Figure Ordinance 2019-450 restated the base rate of $7.00 per month inside the city.
    “Base Rate - $7.00 per month”
    document 5089, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-450 · 2010s
  98. April 3, 2019 Figure Ordinance 2019-450 restated the flow rate of $5.50, printed as $0.0055 per gallon.
    “Flow Rate - $5.50 – equal to $0.0055 per gallon”
    document 5089, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-450 · 2010s
  99. April 16, 2019 Project 2019 Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-037 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects by Upton document 3599, p. 6 · meeting · 2019 Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects · 2010s
  100. August 20, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-096 provided for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A; the debt register lists the purposes as streets, water, sewer and storm sewer.
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a certain Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A”
    document 6809, p. 2 · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s

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