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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. December 21, 1982 Figure In December 1982 the Rock Island railroad offered $230.00 in full payment of an outstanding claim; the minutes date the railroad's bankruptcy March 17, 1976, and the agenda for the same meeting says March 17, 1975.
    “The Clerk presented a letter from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company which offered full payment of an outstanding claim of $230.00 which was due at the time of bankruptcy on March 17, 1976”
    document 4445, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  2. January 12, 1983 Figure The council approved Resolution 1983-1 naming a bank as depository for coverage in the amount of $75,000.00.
    “approve Resolution Naming Depositories, naming First National Bank of Iowa City, Iowa for coverage in the amount of $75,000.00, Resolution No. 1983-1.”
    document 4443, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1983-001 · 1980s
  3. January 12, 1983 Figure $75,000 as printed (1983) · about $250,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve Resolution Naming Depositories, naming First National Bank of Iowa City, Iowa for coverage in the amount of $75,000.00, Resolution No. 1983-1.”
    document 4443, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  4. January 25, 1983 Neighbors The council authorized a council member to offer $1,000 to the Coralville Public Library for the fiscal year 1984 contract, and to look at reimbursing card purchases if the library refused.
    “Council gave Spivey authorization to offer $1,000 to the Coralville Public Library for fiscal year 1984 contract. If library does not agree to this amount, council will check into possibility of reimbursement of users for purchasing cards.”
    document 4441, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  5. January 25, 1983 Figure At the budget workshop of January 25, 1983 the mayor presented a policy-administration budget of $24,000, the same as the year before.
    “Potter presented policy-administration budget of $24,000 which is the same amount as last year.”
    document 4441, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  6. January 25, 1983 Figure $24,000 as printed (1983) · about $81,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter presented policy-administration budget of $24,000 which is the same amount as last year.”
    document 4441, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  7. February 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-109 amended the water and sewer ordinances to require bills to be paid by the owner of the property rather than the tenant.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-109 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 62 AND 57 SO AS TO REQUIRE WATER AND SEWER BILLS TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY RATHER THAN THE TENANT”
    document 4752, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 109 · 1980s
  8. February 9, 1983 Decision The council voted to pay council members $10.00 per meeting for special meetings such as Johnson County Council of Governments, Civil Defense, and Planning and Zoning, effective January 1, 1984.
    “Motion Spivey second Stevens to pay $10.00 per meeting for council members who attend special meetings such as Johnson County Council of Governments, Civil Defense, Planning and Zoning, effective January 1, 1984.”
    document 4440, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  9. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The Coralville Public Library board asked $1300.00 as the minimum for next year's contract, or offered an eight month prorated contract for $1000.00.
    “Clerk read letter from Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees asking $1300.00 as minimum for next year's contract or offering an eight month prorated contract for $1000.00.”
    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1980s
  10. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The council approved an addendum with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week, $4732.00 per year, with payments beginning August 1, 1983.
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983.”
    document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · project · 1980s
  11. February 9, 1983 Figure The $4732.00 yearly sheriff contract of 1983 is about $16,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983.”
    document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  12. February 9, 1983 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983 document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  13. March 9, 1983 Figure The bills paid in March 1983 include $68.25 to the City of Iowa City for JCCOG dues.
    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues ....................................... 68.25”
    document 4436, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  14. March 14, 1983 Figure The $20.00 per regular meeting council pay set by the 1983 ordinance is about $68 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI of the document year). Derived
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  15. March 14, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-110 set council pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting and $10.00 for each special meeting, beginning January 1, 1984.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the Councilmember. $10.00 for each special council meeting attended by the Councilmember.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
  16. March 14, 1983 Decision The same ordinance provided that the Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually.
    “The Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4753, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 110 · 1980s
  17. April 6, 1983 Decision The council authorized two members to talk with Coralville and Iowa City and with firms that photograph sewer lines, with a spending limit of $3,000.00.
    “Motion Cox second Stevens to give Dennis Brown and Jerry Cox authority to talk with Coralville and Iowa City and check with several firms who photograph sewer lines and to hire someone to photograph the lines in order to determine if and where their are any leaks, not to exceed a $3,000.00 expenditure”
    document 4433, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  18. April 13, 1983 Spending The council voted to buy a Flygt pump for the sewer plant at approximately $3,000.00.
    “Motion Cox second Brown to purchase Flygt pump model no. CS 3101 at a cost of approximately $3,000.00 for use in sewer plant.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  19. April 13, 1983 Figure The engineer estimated about $125,000 to move the University of Iowa tower from Iowa City and hook it to the Tiffin water main, against $150,000-$160,000 for a new one.
    “Kammerer reported that cost estimate for moving University of Iowa's water tower from Iowa City and hooking it up to water main in Tiffin would be approximately $125,000. A new one would cost about $150,000-$160,000.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  20. April 13, 1983 Figure The engineer estimated that moving the University of Iowa water tower to Tiffin and connecting it would cost approximately $125,000, against $150,000-$160,000 for a new one.
    “Kammerer reported that cost estimate for moving University of Iowa's water tower from Iowa City and hooking it up to water main in Tiffin would be approximately $125,000. A new one would cost about $150,000-$160,000.”
    document 4431, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  21. May 11, 1983 Report A consultant reported that an interest-free community development loan through the state went first to counties with high unemployment rates or to cities that could repay quickly.
    “a community development loan with no interest would be available through the state, but that first consideration went to counties with high unemployment rates, or to cities who could pay back the loan on a short term.”
    document 4429, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  22. May 11, 1983 Report A council member reported the University of Iowa tower was inspected by Master Tank Company and found in good shape inside, and quoted an estimate for moving the tank of $60,000 to $70,000.
    “Cox reported that the water tower was inspected by Master Tank Company and was found to be in good shape on the inside. He quoted an estimate for moving tank at $60,000 to $70,000.”
    document 4429, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  23. May 13, 1983 Figure The engineer figured a rate increase of $5.40 per unit, based on 185 units and an 18 year loan at 9% interest.
    “engineer figured a rate increase of $5.40 per unit based on 185 units with an 18 year loan at 9% interest.”
    document 4426, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  24. June 8, 1983 Figure The council added $10.00 for each special meeting of the council, board of adjustment and planning and zoning commission to the clerk's pay from July 1, 1983.
    “plus pay $10.00 for each special meeting of the council, board of adjustment, planning and zoning commission, effective July 1, 1983.”
    document 4425, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  25. June 8, 1983 Report The consultant reported that part of the new jobs bill would lend interest-free money to cities with a specific need, and that since Johnson County did not have high unemployment, Tiffin might not qualify.
    “part of the new jobs bill will loan money to cities who have a specific need and can pay back the money on a short term. However, since Johnson County does not have high unemployment, Tiffin may not qualify for this loan. The loan is without interest.”
    document 4425, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  26. June 8, 1983 Figure A council member said the $3,000.00 had been only an estimate for the pump, other parts were extra, and the cost was then $3,862.24.
    “Brown stated that $3,000.00 was only an estimate for the pump and all other necessary parts were extra. The cost is currently $3,862.24.”
    document 4425, p. 5 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  27. August 10, 1983 Discussion The attorney told the council that general obligation bonds were more secure than revenue bonds and that repayment could still be raised by raising taxes.
    “Attorney stated that general obligation bonds are more secure and council could still raise the money for repayment by raising taxes.”
    document 4423, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  28. August 10, 1983 Decision The council agreed by consensus to have the attorney contact the bonding attorney to sell $65,000.00 of general obligation bonds, repaid over 10 years, with $20,000.00 from the water fund making up the difference.
    “Council consensus to instruct attorney at contact bonding attorney in order to sell $65,000.00 general obligation bonds and repay it 10 years. Council will use $20,000.00 in water fund to make up the difference in cost.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  29. August 10, 1983 Figure The mayor said the city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install a pump at the sewer plant to prevent flooding of the plant and sewers backing up into basements.
    “Potter stated that city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install pump at sewer plant to prevent flooding of plant and sewer backing up into basements.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  30. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on the water tower were opened; the lowest listed was $72,950.00 for demolition, transport and reconstruction of the existing 100,000 gallon tank.
    “Service Enterprise Corporation - alternate no. 1 $72,950.00 with unit adjustment of $12.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  31. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on alternate no. 2, a new elevated water storage tank, ranged from $123,325.00 to $163,720.00.
    “Universal Tank - alternate no. 2 $123,325.00 with unit adjustment of $6.00. Brown Steel Construction - alternate no. 2 $163,720.00 with unit adjustment of $9.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  32. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-113 amended the water ordinance to eliminate payment of a water deposit.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62 RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAYMENT OF A WATER DEPOSIT.”
    document 4756, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 113 · 1980s
  33. August 17, 1983 Spending The council gave tentative approval, contingent on a state permit and financing, to a firm for removal of a 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University of Iowa property and its installation and reconditioning in Tiffin at a bid price of $72,950.
    “give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University of Iowa property and installation and reconditioning it in Tiffin at their bid price of $72,950 .00 according to specifications.”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  34. August 17, 1983 Figure $72,950 as printed (1983) · about $250,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University of Iowa property and installation and reconditioning it in Tiffin at their bid price of $72,950 .00 according to specifications.”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  35. August 17, 1983 Spending Motion Brown second Stevens to give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University …
    “$72,950.00 as printed”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  36. September 28, 1983 Report The developer's representative estimated property-tax revenue to the city at between $290 and $330 per home on $50,000-$60,000 homes.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  37. September 28, 1983 Figure The same estimate gave a net revenue to the city of about $300.00 per home.
    “Stoffer estimated a net revenue of about $300.00 per home.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  38. September 28, 1983 Figure An estimate given at the annexation discussion put city property-tax revenue from $50,000-$60,000 homes at $290-$330 per home.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  39. September 28, 1983 Figure The clerk-treasurer said that year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totaled approximately $40.00 per person.
    “This year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totals approximately $40.00 per person.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  40. September 28, 1983 Spending The council awarded Service Enterprise Corporation the contract to dismantle, move and reassemble the 100,000 gallon water tower from the University of Iowa for $75,290.00, by a unanimous vote.
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  41. September 28, 1983 Figure The $75,290.00 tower contract of 1983 is about $255,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  42. September 28, 1983 Spending A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and
    “$75,290.00 as printed; project water-tower”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  43. September 28, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  44. October 12, 1983 Figure The bills paid in October 1983 include $103.25 to the City of Iowa City for first quarter JCCOG dues.
    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues 1st qtr ............................ 103.25”
    document 4417, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  45. October 12, 1983 Figure The JCCOG quarterly dues of $103.25 as printed in 1983 are about $350 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues 1st qtr ............................ 103.25”
    document 4417, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  46. October 12, 1983 Decision A resolution numbered 1983-12 fixed a date for action on issuing $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds.
    “Council member Cox introduced the Resolution No. 1983-12 to fix a date for meeting at which it is proposed to take action for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds”
    document 4417, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  47. December 14, 1983 Spending The council adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME”
    document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  48. January 11, 1984 Figure The $45.00 hourly attorney rate of 1984 is about $146 an hour in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  49. January 11, 1984 Figure The council appointed Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  50. February 8, 1984 Discussion The fire chief asked the city to help build an addition to the fire station, saying the city could use the meeting room if it helped pay heating costs, and estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Tom Morgan, Chief of Tiffin Fire Department, address council and asked if city would contribute money to help build addition to fire station. He stated that the city could use the meeting room if city helped to pay heating costs. He estimated total cost of project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1980s
  51. February 8, 1984 Decision The council voted to contribute $3,000.00 to the Tiffin Fire Department for a new addition to the fire station, if legal; the chief estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Motion Cox second Spivey to contribut $3,000.00 to Tiffin Fire Department for cost of new addition to fire station, if it is legal for city to do so.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  52. February 8, 1984 Neighbors In a budget workshop the council agreed by consensus not to budget for a library contract in FY '85 and to add money for playground equipment.
    “Council consensus not to budget for library contract in FY '85, but to add more money for playground equipment.”
    document 4412, p. 8 · meeting · project · 1980s
  53. March 14, 1984 Decision A notice set a public hearing for February 8, 1984 on a proposed amendment to the sewer ordinance that would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.
    “a public hearing on Wednesday, February 8, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Methodist Church on the proposed amendment to sewer ordinance which would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.”
    document 4411, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  54. March 14, 1984 Report The attorney reported that it was legal for the city to grant money to the volunteer fire department for construction of an addition to the fire station.
    “Attorney reported that it is legal for city to grant money to volunteer fire department to use in construction of addition to fire station.”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  55. April 11, 1984 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign a one-year contract with the City of Coralville for animal control (cats), with a boarding fee of $5.00 per day and an impounding fee of $10.00 per cat.
    “Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and”
    document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  56. April 11, 1984 Discussion The clerk-treasurer said that money could have been invested at a higher rate had the city known the water tower payments would be delayed.
    “Clerk expressed concern with delays in water tower contract, stated that money could have been invested at higher rate if city would have known that payments would be delayed.”
    document 4409, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  57. April 11, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and euthanize if not claimed or adopted document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  58. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage collection charge at $9.60 per quarter for each dwelling unit, effective June 1, 1984.
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter”
    document 4763, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 121 · 1980s
  59. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage charge for each dwelling unit at $9.60 per quarter, effective June 1, 1984.
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter or $4.80 for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for the half-price rate. SECTION III. Repealer. All”
    document 4763, p. 1 · Ord. 121 · 1980s
  60. June 1, 1984 Figure The garbage charge of $9.60 as printed in 1984 is about $31 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter or $4.80 for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for the half-price rate. SECTION III. Repealer. All”
    document 4763, p. 1 · 1980s
  61. August 3, 1984 Figure Resolution 1984-6 approved a bank as depository in the amount of $140,000.00.
    “Resolution No. 1984-6 approving First National Bank of Iowa City as depository in amount of $140,000.00 was introduced by Cox and seconded by Spivey.”
    document 4403, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1984-006 · 1980s
  62. August 3, 1984 Figure $140,000 as printed (1984) · about $450,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Resolution No. 1984-6 approving First National Bank of Iowa City as depository in amount of $140,000.00 was introduced by Cox and seconded by Spivey.”
    document 4403, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  63. August 3, 1984 Figure A motion to accept a base bid of $6,105.00 at $1.20 per square yard from a paving firm for the 1984 street repair program died for lack of a second.
    “Motion Kobold to accept base bid of $6,105.00 at $1.20 per square yard from L.L. Pelling for 1984 street repair program. No second. Mayor declared motion dead for lack of a second.”
    document 4403, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  64. August 3, 1984 Figure $1.2 per square yard as printed (1984) · about $3.9 per square yard in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Kobold to accept base bid of $6,105.00 at $1.20 per square yard from L.L. Pelling for 1984 street repair program. No second. Mayor declared motion dead for lack of a second.”
    document 4403, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  65. October 10, 1984 Figure The engineers side said it was the council understanding that for $72,000.00 the council would get the tower, and that forgiving the 43 days of late work would leave it paying no more.
    “It was your understanding that for $72,000.00 you would get the tower. Work was late. If you forgive the 43 days you have not paid any more money”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  66. October 10, 1984 Discussion A councilmember said the engineer could have told the council the job might cost another $10,000.00.
    “The engineer could have told us it might be another $10,000.00. We were not told.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  67. October 10, 1984 Figure In the tower-contract dispute a councilmember said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00, that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00, and that it meant a wait of 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  68. October 10, 1984 Discussion In discussing the tower contractor, a council member said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00 and that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00 but meant waiting about 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  69. November 14, 1984 Figure The council voted to donate $200.00, the amount budgeted for the Holiday Open House, to the Tiffin Fire Department so the firemen could buy all supplies and foodstuffs; the roll call shows one nay.
    “Motion Morgan second Kobold to donate $200.00 (the amount the City budgeted for the Holiday Open House) to the Tiffin Fire Department and let the firemen purchase all supplies and foodstuffs.”
    document 4396, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  70. November 14, 1984 Figure The holiday open house donation of $200.00 as printed in 1984 is about $650 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Kobold to donate $200.00 (the amount the City budgeted for the Holiday Open House) to the Tiffin Fire Department and let the firemen purchase all supplies and foodstuffs.”
    document 4396, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  71. December 12, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Stevens to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for a 3.8% rate increase for protection; $13.50/hour for seven hours per week for $409.50/month document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  72. January 7, 1985 Report Representatives of Iowa-Illinois said they would buy between 20 and 38 acres on the Myron Walker Trust for an electric substation, with a projected cost of $6.5 million.
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  73. January 7, 1985 Figure The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about $20,400,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  74. January 13, 1985 Decision At the January 1985 budget workshop the council agreed by consensus to put $1,000 in the budget for a sander and $8,5000 (as printed) for street repairs in 1985-86.
    “Council consensus to put $1,000 in budget for sander and $8,5000 in budget for street repairs in 1985-86.”
    document 4393, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  75. January 13, 1985 Figure $8,500 as printed (1985) · about $27,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Council consensus to put $1,000 in budget for sander and $8,5000 in budget for street repairs in 1985-86.”
    document 4393, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  76. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered an engineer memo asking to release the tower contractor from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00; councilmembers said they would not pay extra and the council kept the money held.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  77. February 13, 1985 Discussion A bid of $900.00 for a 10 foot by 10 foot building at the sewer plant to store a generator was presented, and the council decided to look into the generator first.
    “Potter presented bid by Aubrecht Construction of $900.00 for 10' x 10' building at sewer plant to store generator. Council decided to look into generator first.”
    document 4392, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  78. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered releasing the tower contractor from about $4300.00 in liquidated damages; the attorney said the contract provided $100.00 per day.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  79. April 10, 1985 Figure Resolution 1985-5 set the annual animal license fee at $2.00 per animal.
    “Mayor Potter declared that Resolution No. 1985-5 duly passed and adopted. Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal.”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1985-005 · 1980s
  80. April 10, 1985 Figure Resolution 1985-5 set the annual animal license fee at $2.00 per animal.
    “Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal. Delinquent license fee is $10.00 per animal. Fee for replacement of lost animal tag is $1.00 per animal. Motion Stevens second Runge to approve request by Tom Morgan for renewal”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1985-005 · 1980s
  81. April 10, 1985 Figure The annual animal license fee of $2.00 as printed in 1985 is about $6.3 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal. Delinquent license fee is $10.00 per animal. Fee for replacement of lost animal tag is $1.00 per animal. Motion Stevens second Runge to approve request by Tom Morgan for renewal”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  82. May 8, 1985 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1983-132 added a late fee of ten percent of the water fee.
    “a late fee shall be added thereto in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the water fee”
    document 4773, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 132 · 1980s
  83. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation. In addition, the m”
    document 4775, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 134 · 1980s
  84. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance provided that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
    “SECTION V. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  85. July 10, 1985 Spending The council approved a proposal for street repairs, omitting two items, at an approximate cost of $11,500.00.
    “approve proposal by L.L. Pelling for street repairs as presented with the omission of items #5 alley behind Summerhays Street and #3 College Street cul-de-sac at approximate cost of $11,500.00”
    document 4386, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  86. July 10, 1985 Figure $11,500 as printed (1985) · about $36,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve proposal by L.L. Pelling for street repairs as presented with the omission of items #5 alley behind Summerhays Street and #3 College Street cul-de-sac at approximate cost of $11,500.00”
    document 4386, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  87. July 10, 1985 Figure The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as city attorney for one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as City Attorney for period of one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.”
    document 4386, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  88. August 28, 1985 Decision The agenda listed approval to spend up to $1500.00 for new playground equipment; the council tabled it for lack of a quorum of its sponsor, Cox.
    “Approval to spend up to $1500.00 for new playground equipment”
    document 4384, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  89. October 29, 1985 Decision The council directed a telephone survey of households at an estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00, with the aim of applying for CDBG funds for sewer system improvements.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to direct Rockwell to make telephone survey of households in Tiffin for estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00 using rate of $10.00 per hour. Carried unanimously. Clerk will provide list of residents and phone numbers. Rockwell estimated cost of making application at $250.00. Council consensus to apply for CDBG funds for improvements to sewer system”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  90. October 29, 1985 Figure A report to the Planning and Zoning Commission said the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, and 51% was needed for grants other than for the handicapped or elderly.
    “1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  91. October 29, 1985 Report A consultant told the council that the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, while 51% was needed to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly.
    “Rockwell reported that 1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income. In order to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly, Tiffin needs 51% LMI households.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  92. November 13, 1985 Report The attorney reported that the engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor but the signed copy had not been returned.
    “Attorney reported that engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  93. December 9, 1985 Decision The council adopted a resolution authorizing filing of a Community Development Block Grant application for $93,380.00, committing city participation of $46,620.00.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,380.00, COMMITTING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,620.00”
    document 4376, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  94. January 7, 1986 Decision The council voted to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services to update the loan application to FmHA for a new well.
    “Motion Stevens second Stoner to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services for update of loan application to FmHA for new well.”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  95. January 7, 1986 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for seven hours per week at a rate of $14.00 per hour effective 'FY 87 document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  96. February 5, 1986 Figure The $6500.00 per acre asked in 1986 is about $20,000 an acre in 2026 dollars (an asking price, not a sale). Derived
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  97. February 5, 1986 Figure A landowner asked $6500.00 per acre for land south of Highway 6 east of the creek, and the council voted not to pursue buying land for a park because of the cost.
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  98. March 12, 1986 Report The engineer reported the FmHA loan application asked for a new well and would be less than the previous amount of $105,000.00.
    “The application asks for a loan for a new well and would be less than the previous amount of $105,000.00.”
    document 4371, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  99. April 9, 1986 Report The engineer reported the FmHA loan application was for $125,000.00 for a new well, filters and renovating the water treatment plant.
    “Hart reported that the FmHA loan application is for $125,000.00 for a new well, filters and renovating water treatment plant.”
    document 4370, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  100. May 14, 1986 Decision The council approved an agreement for crop sharing of farm land near the sewer plant.
    “agreement with Lynn R. Colony for crop sharing of farm land near sewer plant.”
    document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s

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