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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. June 30, 1986 Decision The council directed the engineer to smoke test sewer lines and hired a Spencer, Iowa contractor to televise existing sewer lines at 75 cents per foot up to 8,518 feet.
    “direct Mike Hart to smoke test sewer lines to determine problem areas and to hire G. W. Pete Howe of Spencer, Iowa to televize existing sewer lines at 75 cents per foot up to 8,518 feet.”
    document 4367, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  2. June 30, 1986 Decision The council directed the clerk to place a sewer rate increase of $2.00 per unit on the July agenda and to notify residents about smoke testing.
    “Council directed clerk to place sewer rate increase of $2.00 per unit on July agenda and to notify residents about smoke testing.”
    document 4367, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  3. July 1, 1986 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary increase to $7.40 per hour, based on a 20 hour work week, effective July 1, 1986.
    “Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve salary increase for clerk-treasurer to $7.40 per hour based on 20 hour work week effective July 1, 1986.”
    document 4372, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  4. July 9, 1986 Decision The council, due to lack of funds, could not help share the cost of correcting the drainage problem across the high school parking lot.
    “due lack of funds, City cannot help share cost of correcting drainage problem across high school parking lot.”
    document 4366, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  5. July 9, 1986 Discussion The July 1986 agenda listed a request by Clear Creek School to share the cost of a high school parking lot repair to help alleviate a drainage problem on College Street.
    “Request by Clear Creek School to share cost of parking lot repair at high school to help alleviate drainage problem on College St.”
    document 4366, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  6. July 9, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-138 set the sewer rental charge at $10.00 per month for each single dwelling unit, effective September 1, 1986.
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 138 · 1980s
  7. July 9, 1986 Figure The $10.00 monthly sewer charge effective 1986 is about $30.74 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  8. August 13, 1986 Decision The council voted to publish notice of its intent to fill a vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.
    “instruct clerk to publish notice of council's intent to fill vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  9. August 13, 1986 Figure The same ordinance charged water in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000.
    “charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
  10. August 13, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-139 set the minimum monthly water fee at $9.50, effective October 1, 1986.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
  11. August 13, 1986 Figure The $9.50 monthly water minimum effective 1986 is about $29.21 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  12. September 1, 1986 Figure The flat monthly sewer charge per dwelling unit rose from $4.35 to $10.00, an increase of about 130%. Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · 1980s
  13. October 10, 1986 Discussion The council agreed to ask ECICOG to modify last year Community Development Block Grant application for sewer system improvements.
    “Council consensus to ask ECICOG to modify last year's Community Development Block Grant application for sewer system improvements.”
    document 4363, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  14. December 10, 1986 Decision The council voted to pursue general obligation bonds for the new well project and to decline the FmHA loan offer, to save several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest.
    “to decline the loan offer from FmHA in order to save the city several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest costs.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  15. December 10, 1986 Spending The council voted to pursue the sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance the new well and to decline the FmHA loan offer, to save several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest.
    “Motion Runge second Flansburg to pursue to sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance the new well project and to decline the loan offer from FmHA in order to save the city several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest costs.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  16. December 10, 1986 Figure The minutes compared interest on an $85,000.00 FmHA loan of about $200,000.00 with about $25,000.00 on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00.
    “which sets the interest paid on an $85,000.00 loan at about $200,000.00. The interest paid on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00 would be approximately $25,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  17. December 10, 1986 Figure The engineer reported that interest on an $85,000.00 FmHA loan over 38 years would be about $200,000.00, against about $25,000.00 on a ten-year $65,000.00 general obligation bond.
    “The FmHA requires a 38 year loan which sets the interest paid on an $85,000.00 loan at about $200,000.00. The interest paid on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00 would be approximately $25,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  18. December 10, 1986 Figure The engineer reported that FmHA requirements would put the new well project cost close to $85,000.00, against an estimated $60,000.00 under State requirements and the city engineer designs.
    “Using FmHA's requirements would put the project cost close to $85,000.00. Meeting State requirements and designs by city engineer puts the estimated project cost at $60,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  19. December 10, 1986 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Stratton to approve request by Johnson County Sheriff's Department for increase in hourly rate from $14.00 to $14.50 per hour and to renew contract for 7 hours per week with all terms specified in the Agreement dated March 10, 1979 document 4360, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  20. January 14, 1987 Figure The January 1987 clerk pay motion included $20.00 for extra meetings of the council, Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustment.
    “plus $20.00 for extra meetings of the council, Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustment. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  21. January 14, 1987 Figure The engineer reported that a lot in Gracehill Estates was estimated to cost around $20,000.00 with all of the city's requirements.
    “Hart reported that Stoffer estimates cost of a lot in Gracehill Estates to be around $20,000.00 with all of the city's requirements and would like to reduce price to $13,000.00.”
    document 4358, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  22. January 14, 1987 Figure $20,000 as printed (1987) · about $59,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Hart reported that Stoffer estimates cost of a lot in Gracehill Estates to be around $20,000.00 with all of the city's requirements and would like to reduce price to $13,000.00.”
    document 4358, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  23. January 14, 1987 Figure The same report said the developer would like to reduce the price of a lot in Gracehill Estates to $13,000.00.
    “Stoffer estimates cost of a lot in Gracehill Estates to be around $20,000.00 with all of the city's requirements and would like to reduce price to $13,000.00.”
    document 4358, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  24. January 14, 1987 Figure $13,000 as printed (1987) · about $39,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Stoffer estimates cost of a lot in Gracehill Estates to be around $20,000.00 with all of the city's requirements and would like to reduce price to $13,000.00.”
    document 4358, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  25. January 14, 1987 Figure The $37,231.56 well contract of 1987 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  26. January 14, 1987 Spending The council introduced a resolution to award the Water System Utility Improvements Project to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa for $37,231.56.
    “A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  27. January 14, 1987 Spending A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56 was introduced by Morgan and
    “$37,231.56 as printed; project water-system-utility-improvements”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  28. February 11, 1987 Discussion The minutes record that the mayor would ask the Board of Supervisors for financial assistance in repairing damaged sewer mains on Farm to Market Road.
    “Potter will contact Johnson County Board of Supervisors asking for financial assistance in repairing damaged sewer mains on Farm to Market Road.”
    document 4357, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  29. February 18, 1987 Report The clerk reported that the governor recommended a reduction in tax rates to provide property tax relief, and the council reviewed the proposed FY '88 budget.
    “Clerk reported that Governor Branstad recommends a reduction in tax rates in order to provide property tax relief for citizens. Council reviewed detailed summaries of revenues and expenditures for proposed FY '88 budget.”
    document 4356, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  30. March 11, 1987 Spending A resolution authorized a promissory note for interim financing of up to $30,000.00 for the new well project from First National Bank.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROMISORY NOTE for interim financing for up to $30,000.00 for new well project from First National Bank”
    document 4355, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  31. March 11, 1987 Spending A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROMISORY NOTE for interim financing for up to $30,000.00 for new well project from First National Bank was introduced by Stoner and
    “$30,000.00 as printed”
    document 4355, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  32. April 8, 1987 Decision The council authorized a change order for the well contract with Greiner Well Service for a timer to blend three wells in sequence at a cost of approximately $1500.00.
    “Motion Runge second Stoner to authorize Mayor to sign change order for well project contract with Greiner Well Service for timer to blend three wells in sequence at a cost of approximately $1500.00.”
    document 4354, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  33. April 22, 1987 Figure After a change order the final contract amount for the new well project was $35,112.56.
    “The final contract amount will be $35,112.56.”
    document 4353, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  34. May 13, 1987 Decision The clerk read a resolution amending the city budget by $53,150.00 to include the new well project and increased insurance fees.
    “Clerk read resolution amending current city budget by $53,150.00 in order to include new well project and increased insurance fees.”
    document 4352, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  35. July 8, 1987 Milestone A company proposed locating in Tiffin; the minutes recorded it would employ 35 people the first year growing to 60, with fifty-one percent of employees from low-to-moderate income families, and that the city would apply for grants on its behalf.
    “The company would employ 35 people the first year with growth to 60 employees during the second year.”
    document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  36. July 8, 1987 Discussion A councilmember presented a proposal for A-Jem, Inc. to locate in Tiffin; the company would employ 35 people, and state or federal grants could be applied for.
    “State or Federal grants could be applied for.”
    document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  37. 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
  38. July 8, 1987 Neighbors The attorney explained that Iowa City would call a special election on a one-cent local option tax on October 8 and that smaller towns had to vote on the proposition for their own area.
    “the City of Iowa City will call for a special election to vote on the question of a one-cent local option tax on October 8th. Since Iowa City has more than one-half of all the county's population, everyone in the county and smaller towns has to vote on the proposition for their individual area.”
    document 4350, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. February 10, 1988 Figure Resolution 1988-1 set the clerk-treasurer's annual salary at $8184.80 plus $20.00 for special meetings.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1988-001 · 1980s
  42. February 10, 1988 Figure The $8184.80 yearly clerk-treasurer salary of 1988 is about $23,300 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  43. February 10, 1988 Figure Resolution 1988-1 set the clerk-treasurer's annual salary at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meeting.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1988-001 · 1980s
  44. February 10, 1988 Figure $8,184.8 per year as printed (1988) · about $23,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  45. February 10, 1988 Neighbors The council approved JCCOG's request for a $103.00 contribution to the hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, based on Tiffin's population.
    “to approve request from JCCOG for $103.00 contribution to hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, amount based upon Tiffin's population.”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  46. February 10, 1988 Report A councilmember reported that the Iowa Product Development Corporation was postponing a decision on Sidwell Development Corp. until April 25 so a Des Moines firm could review the marketing plan.
    “Stoner reported that the IPDC is postponing a decision on Sidwell Development Corp. until April 25th, after a Des Moines firm has had time to review the marketing plan.”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  47. June 21, 1988 Discussion The cable operator told the council he might make $60.00 per month on the system with a $7,000.00 investment, and cited Oxford's population as 666.
    “I might make $60.00 per month on this system and I'll have a $7,000.00 investment. It'll take me 12 to make any money. I haven't taken any money from Oxford and it's been in since last November. I might get $100.00 this month. They have a population of 666.”
    document 4336, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  48. 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
  49. September 14, 1988 Spending The council approved a final payment to Smelser Construction for repairs to the sewer systems.
    “Smelser Construction in the amount of $10,378.13 for repairs to sewer systems.”
    document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  50. October 12, 1988 Spending The purchase agreement for a portion of the property at 141 Railroad Street from a bank for $21,500 had been signed and the city would take possession on October 15.
    “Potter reported that the purchase agreement for a portion of the property at 141 Railroad Street from Iowa State Bank for $21,500 had been signed and that the city would take possession on October 15.”
    document 4330, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  51. October 12, 1988 Figure $21,500 as printed (1988) · about $61,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter reported that the purchase agreement for a portion of the property at 141 Railroad Street from Iowa State Bank for $21,500 had been signed and that the city would take possession on October 15.”
    document 4330, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  52. January 11, 1989 Figure The $60.00 hourly attorney rate of 1989 is about $163 an hour in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  53. January 11, 1989 Figure The council appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at $60.00 per hour.
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  54. January 11, 1989 Figure The council appointed two city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.
    “to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour. Morgan stated that the fee is appropriate if council work is done in a timely fashion and Greenleaf responded that it”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  55. January 11, 1989 Figure The hourly rate of the city attorneys of $60.00 as printed in 1989 is about $160 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour. Morgan stated that the fee is appropriate if council work is done in a timely fashion and Greenleaf responded that it”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  56. February 8, 1989 Decision The council raised the city engineer hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  57. February 8, 1989 Figure The council increased the city engineer Mike Hart's hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  58. March 8, 1989 Spending The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 32 hours per month at $14.50 per hour effective July 1, 1989; the proposal was to raise it from 7 hours per week, and the clerk said ticket revenue to the city was less than $50.00 per year.
    “Potter proposed increasing contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department from 7 hours per week to 32 hours per month. Spivey: How much ticket revenue does the city get? Clerk: Less than $50.00 per year.”
    document 4325, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1980s
  59. March 8, 1989 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Eggers to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 32 hours per month at a rate of $14.50 per hour effective July 1, 1989 document 4325, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  60. May 10, 1989 Decision The council voted to vacate the alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10 by 60 foot sections of it to adjacent property owners for $100 each.
    “Motion Spivey second Stratton to vacate alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10' x 60' sections of alley between College and Grant streets to adjacent property owners for $100 each. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye. Motion carried.”
    document 4323, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  61. May 10, 1989 Figure $100 as printed (1989) · about $270 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Stratton to vacate alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10' x 60' sections of alley between College and Grant streets to adjacent property owners for $100 each. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye. Motion carried.”
    document 4323, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  62. May 10, 1989 Figure A $100 alley section of 10 by 60 feet works out to about $7,260 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Stratton to vacate alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10' x 60' sections of alley between College and Grant streets to adjacent property owners for $100 each. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye. Motion carried.”
    document 4323, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  63. July 12, 1989 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Morgan to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 7 1/2 hours per week at $14.50 per hour for services effective July 1, 1989 for a period of one year document 4321, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  64. September 13, 1989 Figure Resolution 1989-9 raised the depository limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00.
    “A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES and raising the limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 was introduced by Stoner and seconded by Bartels.”
    document 4318, p. 9 · meeting · Res. 1989-009 · 1980s
  65. September 13, 1989 Figure $300,000 as printed (1989) · about $820,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES and raising the limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 was introduced by Stoner and seconded by Bartels.”
    document 4318, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  66. September 13, 1989 Figure The depository limit of $300,000.00 in 1989 is 4.0 times the $75,000.00 of 1983, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES and raising the limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 was introduced by Stoner and seconded by Bartels.”
    document 4318, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  67. September 13, 1989 Figure The Park Commission wanted repairs to the playground equipment and removal of the sold maintenance shed's foundation, estimated at $700.00.
    “the Park Commission wanted to make repairs and improvements to the current playground equipment and break up some of the cement from the foundation of the maintenance shed which was sold. These improvements are estimated at $700.00.”
    document 4318, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  68. December 13, 1989 Neighbors The council approved Johnson County Civil Defense's request of 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.
    “to approve request by Johnson County Civil Defense for 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.”
    document 4315, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  69. 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
  70. January 10, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour effective July 1, 1990 document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  71. February 8, 1990 Figure The council approved an addendum to the sheriff agreement raising the rate from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour.
    “Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour”
    document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1990s
  72. February 8, 1990 Decision The council planned to upgrade the fence and build a shelter at the sewer plant before July 1, 1990 and to buy a generator for the plant during FY 91.
    “City will investigate upgrading fence at sewer plant and pay for it before July 1, 1990. (FY' 90) City will build shelter at sewer plant to house equipment and workers when emergency service is needed and pay for it before July 1, 1990. (FY' 90) City will purchase a generator for sewer plant during FY '91.”
    document 4314, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  73. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set council member pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting attended.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the council member.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  74. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set the mayor's compensation at $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  75. February 14, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1990 is about 1,288.98 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · 1990s
  76. February 14, 1990 Spending The council approved a contract with a Hudson, Iowa firm for removal of sludge at the sewer lagoon for $15,000.00.
    “approve contract with Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc. of Hudson, Iowa for removal of sludge at sewer lagoon in the amount of $15,000.00 and to authorize mayor to sign the document.”
    document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  77. February 14, 1990 Figure The sludge removal contract of $15,000 as printed in 1990 is about $39,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “approve contract with Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc. of Hudson, Iowa for removal of sludge at sewer lagoon in the amount of $15,000.00 and to authorize mayor to sign the document.”
    document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  78. March 14, 1990 Report The clerk reported that the fence project at the sewer plant was underway with a bid from D & N Fencing of $2800.00.
    “Clerk reported fence project at sewer plant is underway with bid from D & N Fencing of $2800.00.”
    document 4312, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  79. March 14, 1990 Figure The sewer plant fence bid of $2,800 as printed in 1990 is about $7,200 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Clerk reported fence project at sewer plant is underway with bid from D & N Fencing of $2800.00.”
    document 4312, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  80. April 11, 1990 Report The council was told a landowner was willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00, 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south, and that a grant could pay up to $50,000.00 of land acquisition.
    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  81. April 11, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed asking price of 108,000.00 dollars in 1990 is about 278,420.20 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · 1990s
  82. April 11, 1990 Figure Derived: the asking price of 108,000 dollars for 27 acres is 4,000 dollars per acre (as asked, not a price paid). Derived
    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  83. May 9, 1990 Decision In compliance with new state regulations, yard waste had to be picked up in biodegradable sacks furnished by Iowa City Cleanup and Transfer at a cost of $1.25 per sack.
    “biodegradable sacks furnished by Iowa City Cleanup and Transfer at a cost of $1.25 per sack, to be sold through one of the businesses in Tiffin.”
    document 4309, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  84. June 22, 1990 Disaster The city engineer estimated flood damage of $5,000 to the sewer plant electrical system, $2,700 to replace a road and $8,000 in street erosion and surface damage.
    “Hart: Electrical damage at the sewer plant is estimated at $5,000.00. The road will need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $2,700.00. Street erosion and surface damage is estimated at $8,000.00.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  85. June 22, 1990 Disaster Motion Bartels second Stoner to hire part-time help at $5.00 per hour to assist Bob Herring with cleanup after the flood with a review at the next meeting document 4304, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  86. July 11, 1990 Report The mayor reported that FEMA would provide 75 percent funding, the State of Iowa 10 percent and the city 15 percent of disaster costs.
    “FEMA will provide 75% funding. State of Iowa will provide 10% funding and city will provide 15% funding.”
    document 4306, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  87. August 8, 1990 Figure The August 1990 bill list includes $296.68 to Johnson County Secondary Roads for flood and sand work.
    “Gen CP Jo Co Secondary Roads Flood/sand 296.68”
    document 4302, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  88. August 8, 1990 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign a service agreement with ECICOG to write a CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 to $450.00.
    “Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  89. August 8, 1990 Decision The council voted to pay a city worker for 137 hours of overtime claimed between July 1, 1988 and June 30, 1990 at a total of $1708.92 plus the city contribution of $229.00 for IPERS and FICA.
    “137 hours of overtime claimed between July 1, 1988 and June 30, 1990 at a total sum of $1708.92 plus the city's contribution of $229.00 for IPERS and FICA.”
    document 4302, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  90. August 8, 1990 Neighbors Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00 document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  91. September 12, 1990 Report The council was told about 250 cities compete for $14,000,000 in CDBG funds and about one-third get funding.
    “Approximately 250 cities compete for $14,000,000.00. About one-third get funding.”
    document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · 1990s
  92. September 12, 1990 Report The city applied for a public assistance grant to recover a portion of damages to city facilities.
    “City applied for public assistance grant to recover portion of damages to city facilities.”
    document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · 1990s
  93. October 10, 1990 Figure an ordinance set the garbage charge at $4.20 per month for each dwelling unit, effective December 1, 1990, with $2.10 per month for those over sixty-two who qualify.
    “Effective December 1, 1990, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $4.20 per month or $2.10 per month for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for half price service.”
    document 4810, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-170 · 1990s
  94. December 1, 1990 Figure An ordinance set the garbage charge for each dwelling unit at $4.20 per month, effective December 1, 1990.
    “Effective December 1, 1990, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $4.20 per month or $2.10 per month for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for half price service. SECTION III. Repealer.”
    document 4810, p. 1 · Ord. 170 · 1990s
  95. December 1, 1990 Figure The garbage charge of $4.20 as printed in 1990 is about $11 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Effective December 1, 1990, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $4.20 per month or $2.10 per month for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for half price service. SECTION III. Repealer.”
    document 4810, p. 1 · 1990s
  96. January 9, 1991 Figure an ordinance repeated the mayor's compensation of $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4811, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-171 · 1990s
  97. January 9, 1991 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1991 is about 1,236.93 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4811, p. 1 · 1990s
  98. February 12, 1992 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1992-174 adding a penalty section to the peddlers licensing ordinance.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1992-174 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-85, OF THE TIFFIN MUNICIPAL CODE, AN ORDINANCE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PEDDLERS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY ADDING SECTION XIV.”
    document 4814, p. 1 · Ord. 1992-174 · 1990s
  99. October 13, 1993 Milestone The urban renewal plan for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area was approved by council resolution on October 13, 1993; the division-of-taxes ordinance followed.
    “such area having been identified in the Urban Renewal Plan approved by the City Council by resolution adopted on October 13, 1993”
    document 4822, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-180 · 1990s
  100. December 8, 1993 Decision The council passed a resolution approving a contract for the services of Jeff Mitchell as building inspector.
    “the City Council of the City of Tiffin hereby approves the proposed contract attached hereto and marked "Attachment A" providing for the services of Jeff Mitchell as building inspector for the City of Tiffin.”
    document 5163, p. 1 · Res. 1993-27 · Jeff Mitchell · 1990s

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