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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 8, 1993 Decision The council passed a resolution establishing building permit and inspection fees for Tiffin.
    “A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 5162, p. 1 · Res. 1993-26 · 1990s
  2. December 8, 1993 Decision The council passed an ordinance, which provided that building permit fee rates be set from time to time by resolution of the council.
    “Rates for building permit fees shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Tiffin.”
    document 4823, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-181 · 1990s
  3. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance made the monthly sewer rental charge one-half of the water user fee, not less than $10 a month.
    “The monthly sewer rental charge shall be equal to one- half 50%) of the water user fee for each metered user, but not monthly less than $ 10. 00”
    document 4830, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s
  4. July 13, 1994 Figure The sewer rental charge was one-half of the water user fee, not less than $10 a month.
    “The monthly sewer rental charge shall be equal to one- half 50%) of the water user fee for each metered user, but not monthly less than $ 10. 00”
    document 4830, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-189 · 1990s
  5. July 13, 1994 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee within the city limits at $12.00 for the first 2,000 gallons.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $12.00”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-188 · 1990s
  6. September 1, 1994 Figure The 1994 sewer ordinance set a monthly charge of not less than $10.00 for each user within the city limits and not less than $15.00 for each user outside the city limits.
    “but not monthly less than $ 10. 00 for each user within the City Limits nor less than 15. 00 for each user outside of the City Limits of Tiffin.”
    document 4830, p. 1 · 1990s
  7. September 1, 1994 Figure Ordinance 1994-188 set the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits at $18.00.
    “outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 188 · 1990s
  8. September 1, 1994 Figure Ordinance 1994-188 priced water sold in bulk at $8.25 per 1,000 gallon increment.
    “Water sold in bulk shall cost $8.25 per each 1,000 gallon increment.”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 188 · 1990s
  9. September 1, 1994 Figure Ordinance 1994-188 charged water in increments of 1,000 gallons at $5.50 per 1,000 gallons.
    “shall be charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $5.50 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 4829, p. 1 · Ord. 188 · 1990s
  10. November 1, 1995 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission heard the planner explain that the Urban Renewal plan was being amended to add an additional five years to the length.
    “Mike Singer explained that the Urban Renewal plan was being amended to add an additional five years to the length”
    document 4299, p. 1 · meeting · Mike Singer · 1990s
  11. December 13, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance providing for the division of taxes on property in the 1995 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 1995 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA”
    document 4843, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-201 · 1990s
  12. April 9, 1997 Figure The clerk salary before the July 1, 1997 increase was 18,668.48 a year.
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  13. April 9, 1997 Figure The council approved a 5% cost of living increase for the city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997, with two council members opposed.
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997. Ayes: Brown, Bartels, and Walls. Nays: Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  14. April 9, 1997 Figure The $19,601.90 clerk salary of 1997 is about $41,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997. Ayes: Brown, Bartels, and Walls. Nays: Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  15. April 9, 1997 Figure The council approved a 5% cost of living increase and a 4% increase, raising the public works director's wage from $10.55 to $11.49 an hour from July 1, 1997.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve a 5% cost of living increase and 4% increase in wages for adjustment from $10.55 to $11.49/hour beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  16. April 9, 1997 Decision The council agreed that interior painting and cleaning of the city water tower should be completed at a cost of approximately $33,000.00.
    “Report was given to council regarding need for interior painting and cleaning of the city water tower. The council agreed this work should be completed at a cost of approximately $33,000.00.”
    document 4291, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  17. April 9, 1997 Figure The tower interior work of $33,000.00 as printed in 1997 is about $69,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Report was given to council regarding need for interior painting and cleaning of the city water tower. The council agreed this work should be completed at a cost of approximately $33,000.00.”
    document 4291, p. 2 · 1990s
  18. April 9, 1997 Figure A 5% cost of living increase raised the city clerk's salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997.
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  19. April 9, 1997 Figure $19,601.9 per year as printed (1997) · about $41,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Walls, second Brown to approve a 5% cost of living increase for city clerk salary from 18,668.48 to $19,601.90 beginning July 1, 1997.”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  20. June 11, 1997 Figure An ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $15.00 for the first 1,000 gallons and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons above that.
    “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $15.00. b.) All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  21. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 set the minimum monthly sewer fee for each metered user outside the city limits at $22.50 for the first 1,000 gallons.
    “First 1,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $22.50.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  22. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 charged all metered use above 1,000 gallons per month in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  23. July 1, 1997 Figure The sewer usage rate of $2.75 per 1,000 gallons as printed in 1997 is about $5.80 per 1,000 gallons in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “All metered use above 1,000 gallons per month shall be charge in increments of 1,000 gallons at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  24. July 1, 1997 Figure Ordinance 1997-213 charged sewer used over 1,000 gallons per month outside the city limits at $4.13 per 1,000 gallons.
    “All sewer used over 1,000 gallons per month for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, shall be charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $4.13 per 1,000 gallons.”
    document 4857, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-213 · 1990s
  25. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance re-establishing the sewer district and providing a user charge system to fund the operation, maintenance and replacement of the city's wastewater treatment works, because the city would construct a new wastewater treatment works.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will construct a new wastewater treatment works and must pay for the operation, maintenance, and replacement and all other expenses”
    document 4861, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-217 · project · 1990s
  26. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set the inside-city usage rate at $2.75 per 1,000 gallons for water used above the first 1,000.
    “$2.75/Per 1,000 Gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  27. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set outside-city user rates of $22.50 minimum monthly for the first 1,000 gallons and $4.125 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
    “User Rates Outside City Limits: $22.50 minimum monthly charge for 1st 1,000 gallons of water used $4.125 per 1,000 gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  28. July 9, 1997 Figure The user charge ordinance of 9 July 1997 set inside-city user rates of $15.00 minimum monthly charge for the first 1,000 gallons of water used and $2.75 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
    “User Rates Within City Limits: $15.00/Minimum Monthly Charge for 1st 1,000 gallons of water used $2.75/Per 1,000 Gallons - for all gallons of water used thereafter”
    document 4861, p. 3 · 1990s
  29. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave municipal infrastructure investment of $1,150,000 (1994-1998) and new private investments of $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997).
    “Municipal Infrastructure Investment $1,150,000 (1994-1998) New Private Investments $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997)”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  30. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave new private investments of $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997).
    “New Private Investments $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997)”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  31. January 14, 1998 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign an application request for a $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that would be needed in the future.
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  32. January 14, 1998 Figure The $1,200,000 water state revolving loan application of 1998 is about $2,500,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  33. February 11, 1998 Decision On February 11, 1998 the council approved a proposed budget for the year ending June 30, 1999, with an estimated tax levy rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation on regular property and none on agricultural land.
    “The new budget has an estimated tax levy rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation on regular property, and estimated tax levy of $.00 per thousand valuation on agricultural land.”
    document 4278, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  34. February 11, 1998 Figure The same budget put the tax money levied at $97,920 on regular property, with Community Protection at $31,620, Human Development $25,500, Home and Community $310,000 and Policy and Administration $85,680.
    “The tax money levied is $97,920 on regular property and $.00 on agricultural land. Budget for Community Protection is $31,620, Human Development is $25,500, Home and Community $310,000 and Policy and Administration, $85,680.”
    document 4278, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  35. February 11, 1998 Figure $97,920 as printed (1998) · about $200,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The tax money levied is $97,920 on regular property and $.00 on agricultural land. Budget for Community Protection is $31,620, Human Development is $25,500, Home and Community $310,000 and Policy and Administration, $85,680.”
    document 4278, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  36. February 11, 1998 Figure Resolution 1998-1 raised the public works director's wage to Step 3.5, or $30,900 a year, beginning July 1, 1998, with medical insurance coverage.
    “RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1998-001 · 1990s
  37. February 11, 1998 Figure The public works director's annual wage of $30,900 as printed in 1998 is about $64,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  38. February 11, 1998 Figure Resolution 1998-1 raised the Public Works Director's wages to Step 3.5, or $30,900 a year, beginning July 1, 1998.
    “Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1998-1, RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  39. February 11, 1998 Figure $30,900 per year as printed (1998) · about $64,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1998-1, RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  40. May 6, 1998 Milestone On May 6, 1998 the council set an ad hoc committee meeting for May 27 to begin preliminary work on the capital improvements plans.
    “A special ad hoc committee meeting is set for Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. to begin preliminary work for the capital improvements plans.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  41. May 6, 1998 Decision The council approved work with a capital improvement planning consultant at $45.00 per hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve work with Mr. Pat Calahan at $45.00/hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  42. May 6, 1998 Discussion A schedule for a council meeting included a discussion of pre-construction financial management for the wastewater treatment plant.
    “Introduction of Mr. Sears and Mr. Arthur to discuss pre-construction financial management for wastewater treatment plant and preparation for the Year 2000 Audit”
    document 4261, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  43. June 18, 1998 Discussion The capital improvements consultant was to review revenues from water rates, sewer rates and property taxes and advise the council on the need to adjust rates.
    “Callahan will also review the current revenues from water rates, sewer rates, and property taxes and then advise the City Council on the need to adjust rates.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  44. July 8, 1998 Report The city reported that the new sewer plant design would probably change to include two power sources rather than one, which would increase plant costs, and that bid letting would probably take place that fall.
    “Singer also reported that a change will probably be made in the new sewer plant design to include two rather than one power source. This change will increase the sewer plant costs. Singer reported that bidletting will probably take place this fall.”
    document 4248, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  45. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.
    “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”
    document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  46. August 5, 1998 Figure The capital improvements list in the minutes of August 1998 includes a Highway 6 bypass street/relocation at $600,000, with 50 percent RISE funding.
    “Hwy 6 Bypass Street/Relocation (50% RISE) $600,000 $600,000”
    document 4240, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  47. August 5, 1998 Figure The capital list line for a Highway 6 bypass street of $600,000 as printed in 1998 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Hwy 6 Bypass Street/Relocation (50% RISE) $600,000 $600,000”
    document 4240, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  48. September 8, 1998 Report A budget comment said new census data was expected to affect road use tax revenues in 2002.
    “New census data is expected to impact on road use tax revenues in 2002.”
    document 4228, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  49. September 9, 1998 Spending The council approved purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for an easement for a future road connecting with Jasper Avenue, with a check of $15,000 to one landowner (and another check to a second landowner).
    “Motion Ryan second Walls to approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  50. September 9, 1998 Spending The second check of the same purchase was $23,500.
    “the Francis Schneider in the amount of $23,500”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  51. September 9, 1998 Figure The land bought for the road easement was approximately 1.6 acres.
    “approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  52. September 9, 1998 Figure Together the two checks work out to about $24,100 per acre for approximately 1.6 acres (derived, per acre). Derived
    “approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  53. September 9, 1998 Figure The two checks add up to $38,500 (derived, sum). Derived
    “Motion Ryan second Walls to approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  54. October 14, 1998 Decision The council approved Resolution 1998-189, a second amendment to the application for additional IDNR-SRF funds for rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-189, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2ND AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL IDNR-SRF FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM”
    document 4212, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1998-189 · project · 1990s
  55. October 14, 1998 Figure After rejecting all bids for a tractor purchase, the council directed the public works director to get dealer bids on an agricultural John Deere tractor with specifications not in excess of $31,000.00.
    “reject all bids received for tractor purchase. Ayes: Kern, Walls, Ryan and Gericke. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Walls to direct Brett Mehmen to contact any dealers for cost bid on a agricultural John Deere tractor with specifications not in excess of $31,000.00”
    document 4213, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  56. October 14, 1998 Figure $31,000 as printed (1998) · about $64,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “reject all bids received for tractor purchase. Ayes: Kern, Walls, Ryan and Gericke. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Walls to direct Brett Mehmen to contact any dealers for cost bid on a agricultural John Deere tractor with specifications not in excess of $31,000.00”
    document 4213, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  57. November 11, 1998 World event A council member informed the council of a proposal to raise the civil defense fee 50 cents per person across the county to buy a new hazmat truck, and the council approved a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for about four years.
    “proposal to increase a civil defense fee by 50 cents for each person across the county for purchase of a new hazmat truck. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for approximately four years”
    document 4209, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  58. November 11, 1998 Decision Ordinance 1998-224 set a civil penalty of not more than $200 per violation and not more than $750 for each repeat offense.
    “civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  59. November 11, 1998 Figure an ordinance made municipal infractions a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or not more than $750 for a repeat offense.
    “all municipal infractions for each day of violation shall constitute a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  60. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $521,315.
    “in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $521,315”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  61. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a second loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $400,685.
    “in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $400,685”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  62. November 11, 1998 Figure The two loan amounts set for hearing sum to 922000, the total the city planned to request in state revolving fund loans. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  63. November 11, 1998 Spending The city planned to request a total of 922,000 in state revolving fund loans at approximately 4% for 20 years, anticipating $500,000 of revenue sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) bonds.
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  64. November 11, 1998 Figure The $922,000 state revolving fund loan request of 1998 is about $1,900,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  65. December 9, 1998 Spending Resolution 1998-22 took action on loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · 1990s
  66. December 9, 1998 Decision After a public hearing with no citizens speaking, the council adopted Resolution 1998-22 to enter into loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls, Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · project · 1990s
  67. January 13, 1999 Decision The city attorney reported a lease of park ground at $18,000 rent each year for two years including taxes and insurance, after which the city was to purchase the property and receive title; the council approved a resolution authorizing the lease/purchase agreement.
    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-2 · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
  68. January 13, 1999 Figure The $18,000 yearly park ground rent of 1999 is about $36,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  69. January 13, 1999 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-6, RENEW CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT FOR POLICE PROTECTION, at cost of $19.00/hour document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-006 · 1990s
  70. January 21, 1999 Discussion At a public hearing on the capital improvements plan the council considered funding options: increase general tax collections, increase General Obligation Debt Service collections, special assessments, increase water and sewer rates, and expansion of TIF area.
    “1) increase general tax collections 2) increase General Obligation Debt Service collections 3) special assessments for street/curb and gutter improvements 4) increase water and sewer rates 5) expansion of TIF area”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  71. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said a local option sales tax, if approved that spring, could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the city.
    “He local option sales tax could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the City of Tiffin is approved.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  72. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant noted that the current tax rate was $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.
    “The current tax rate is $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  73. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said the tax rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation could be increased to $8.10.
    “The current tax rate is $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  74. January 21, 1999 Discussion The council recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.
    “the city also recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  75. February 10, 1999 Spending The lease of the park ground gave the tenant an option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.
    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”
    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  76. February 10, 1999 Figure The $303,000 park purchase option price of 1999 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”
    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  77. March 10, 1999 Figure The budget form for the following fiscal year prints a National Inflation Factor for government purchases of 1.42% against which each category's average change is compared.
    “National Inflation Factor 3rd Qrt / 3rd Qrt - 1.42%”
    document 4189, p. 13 · meeting · 1990s
  78. March 10, 1999 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for the year July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $10.27 per $1000 valuation on regular property and none on agricultural land.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property $ 10.27 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is $ .00”
    document 4189, p. 13 · meeting · 1990s
  79. May 12, 1999 Spending Sealed bids for the Wastewater Treatment Project were opened; one bidder base bid was 1,508,020.39 and another bidder base bid was 1,476,232.80.
    “<th>Portzen of Dubuque base bid:</th> <td>1,508,020.39</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,560,305.39</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  80. May 12, 1999 Spending The bid table for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Project listed Wendler base bid 1,476,232.80 and alternate bid 1,336,232.80.
    “<th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,336,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  81. June 9, 1999 Spending The council approved a city payment of $2,000.00 for a sewer easement under the railroad tracks needed for sewer plant improvements.
    “approve city payment for sewer easement under the railroad tracks that is needed for sewer plant improvements at a cost of $2,000.00”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  82. June 9, 1999 Figure $2,000 as printed (1999) · about $4,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve city payment for sewer easement under the railroad tracks that is needed for sewer plant improvements at a cost of $2,000.00”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  83. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, from a current loan acceptance of $922,000 to a new total of $1,782,254.
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  84. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,782,254 state revolving fund application total of 1999 is about $3,600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  85. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  86. June 9, 1999 Spending The council awarded the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to the low bid of $1,476,232.80 submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana, with a completion date of May 1, 2000.
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  87. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,476,232.80 wastewater plant contract of 1999 is about $3,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  88. June 9, 1999 Figure Resolution 1999-27 raised the Public Works Director's pay past Step 5 to $16.50 an hour on a 40 hour week, a salary of $33,508.80 a year.
    “RESOLUTION #1999-27 a pay raise past Step 5 on salary schedule for $16.50/hour on 40 hour week salary of $33,508.80/year for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  89. June 9, 1999 Figure $33,508.8 per year as printed (1999) · about $68,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLUTION #1999-27 a pay raise past Step 5 on salary schedule for $16.50/hour on 40 hour week salary of $33,508.80/year for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  90. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80.
    “$1,476,232.80 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  91. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “$782,254.00 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  92. July 14, 1999 Spending A public hearing was set on issuing a State Revolving Fund loan in the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.
    “for the purpose of considering issuance of State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF Project No. CS192101 01,02) In the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  93. August 11, 1999 Spending The council approved the trade-in and purchase of a 1999 four wheel drive vehicle including a sander at a cost of $17,000.00.
    “approve purchase of a trade in and purchase of a 1999 four wheel drive vehicle purchase including sander at a cost of $17,000.00.”
    document 4173, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  94. August 11, 1999 Figure $17,000 as printed (1999) · about $34,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve purchase of a trade in and purchase of a 1999 four wheel drive vehicle purchase including sander at a cost of $17,000.00.”
    document 4173, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  95. August 25, 1999 Figure A plan was reported under which a property owner could purchase city property for parking at a cost of $10,000.00.
    “came up with a plan where Clarence can purchase the city property for his parking use at a cost of $10,000.00.”
    document 4172, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  96. August 25, 1999 Figure $10,000 as printed (1999) · about $20,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “came up with a plan where Clarence can purchase the city property for his parking use at a cost of $10,000.00.”
    document 4172, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  97. September 8, 1999 Figure A list of purchases considered at the September 8, 1999 meeting carried 300,000 for "1-1-1 City Park".
    “1-1-1 City Park 300,000 house on Ireland 130,000 alley/RR easements 5,000”
    document 4170, p. 21 · meeting · 1990s
  98. September 8, 1999 Neighbors The sewer revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was made as of September 8, 1999 between the city and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, as lender.
    “LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Sewer Revenue) This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of September 8, 1999, by and between the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City") acting through the City Council (the "Council") for the Municipal Sewer System of the City, the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Lender")”
    document 4170, p. 18 · meeting · 1990s
  99. September 8, 1999 Figure The two 1999 general obligation sewer improvement bonds ($488,685 and $590,000) sum to $1,078,685, the amount of the September 1999 hearing. Derived
    “providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.”
    document 4170, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  100. September 8, 1999 Spending A public hearing was held on loan and disbursement agreements providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 in General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.
    “Loan and Disbursement Agreements providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.”
    document 4170, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s

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