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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. September 8, 1999 Figure The tax certificate estimated the total project costs at at least $1,600,000 and the net sales proceeds of the two general obligation bonds at $1,078,685.
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Bonds are $1,078,685”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  2. September 8, 1999 Figure The estimated total project cost of the wastewater project of $1,600,000 as printed in 1999 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Bonds are $1,078,685”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  3. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999C Sewer Revenue Bond (principal sum five hundred twenty-one thousand three hundred fifteen dollars, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 4.19% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND SERIES 1999C No. 1 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 4.19% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 15 · meeting · 1990s
  4. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999A General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond ($488,685, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 4.19% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND, SERIES 1999A No. R-1 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 4.19% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  5. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999B General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond ($590,000, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 3.92% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND, SERIES 1999B No. R-1 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 3.92% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 13 · meeting · 1990s
  6. September 8, 1999 Figure The three 1999 sewer bonds issued through the Iowa Finance Authority ($488,685, $590,000 and $521,315) sum to $1,600,000, the estimated total project cost in the tax certificate. Derived
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000.”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  7. October 13, 1999 Report The budget amendment hearing recorded that city reserves would drop from $504,989 to $320,106 and that the amendment did not include the proposed park acquisition cost of $303,000.
    “The amended budget proposes a drop in city reserves from $504,989 to $320,106 and does not include the proposed park acquisition cost of $303,000.”
    document 4165, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  8. October 13, 1999 Spending The budget amendment included $1,600,000 sewer bond revenue and $1,600,000 for Wastewater Plant Improvement, with additional water revenues of $40,000.
    “The budget amendment includes $40,000 in additional water revenues, $1,600,000 sewer bond revenue and increased disbursements including $1,600,000 for Wastewater Plant Improvement”
    document 4165, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  9. October 13, 1999 Figure A budget amendment hearing recorded a proposed drop in city reserves from $504,989 to $320,106 not including the $303,000 park acquisition cost.
    “The amended budget proposes a drop in city reserves from $504,989 to $320,106 and does not include the proposed park acquisition cost of $303,000.”
    document 4165, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  10. October 13, 1999 Figure An ordinance set the mayor annual compensation at $2,600.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · Ord. 1999-231 · 1990s
  11. October 13, 1999 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 2,600.00 dollars in 1999 is about 5,258.37 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · 1990s
  12. October 13, 1999 Figure The ordinance set the mayor's pay at $2,600 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · 1990s
  13. October 13, 1999 Figure $2,600 per year as printed (1999) · about $5,300 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall be paid $2,600 annually as compensation.”
    document 4876, p. 1 · 1990s
  14. October 13, 1999 Spending Motion Walls, second Gericke to award Second Street Culvert Installation Project to Taylor Construction, POB 110, New Vienna, IA52065 at a cost of $110,779.15
    “$110,779.15 as printed”
    document 4165, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  15. November 10, 1999 Spending The council approved a pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for the Wastewater Project.
    “Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for Wastewater Project.”
    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  16. November 10, 1999 Spending Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve pay order for Wendler Construction SRF of $136,990.00 for Wastewater Project
    “$136,990.00 as printed”
    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  17. January 12, 2000 Spending The council approved the third Wendler Construction pay order of $159,564.26 on the State Revolving Fund wastewater project.
    “Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve Wendler pay order #3 SRF $159,564.26 Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Mike Hart reviewed engineering items of the IDOT sewer line. The engineer will work with IDOT to repair Hw#6 shoulder between Roberts Ferry and Grant Street.”
    document 4160, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  18. February 9, 2000 Decision The council approved an increase in the fire levy paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000.
    “approve an increase in fire levy for fire protection paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Gericke, Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project.”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  19. February 9, 2000 Spending The council approved the fourth Wendler Construction pay order of $387,240.38 for the Wastewater Improvement Project.
    “Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dills, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Gericke, second Bartels to set date and time for Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for the year ending 6-30-2001.”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  20. February 9, 2000 Spending Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project
    “$387,240.38 as printed”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  21. March 8, 2000 Figure At the public hearing of March 8, 2000 the proposed budget for the year ending 6-30-2001 allowed a tax levy rate of $10.94 per thousand valuation, with total proposed expenditures of $959,000.
    “The proposed budget allows for a tax levy rate of $10.94 per thousand valuation or approximate asking with Utility Replacement of $163,299 (without Utility Replacement of $108,171). Proposed budget proposes Community Protection of $47,000, Human Development of $331,000, Home & Community of $452,000 and Policy and Administration of $129,000. Total proposed expenditures of $959,000.”
    document 4155, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  22. March 8, 2000 Figure $959,000 as printed (2000) · about $1,900,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The proposed budget allows for a tax levy rate of $10.94 per thousand valuation or approximate asking with Utility Replacement of $163,299 (without Utility Replacement of $108,171). Proposed budget proposes Community Protection of $47,000, Human Development of $331,000, Home & Community of $452,000 and Policy and Administration of $129,000. Total proposed expenditures of $959,000.”
    document 4155, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  23. March 8, 2000 Spending The council approved the fifth Wendler Construction pay order of $323,458.68 on the State Revolving Fund project.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  24. March 8, 2000 Spending The three Wendler pay orders approved at the January, February and March 2000 meetings sum to $870,263.32. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  25. March 8, 2000 Figure The $870,263.32 sum of Wendler pay orders 3 to 5 of 2000 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  26. April 12, 2000 Figure The city clerk salary from July 1, 2000 was $31,499.60 on a 35 hour per week salaried year.
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  27. April 12, 2000 Figure The $31,499.60 clerk salary of 2000 is about $62,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  28. April 12, 2000 Figure Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director to $36,712.00 a year from July 1, 2000.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-005 · Brett Mehmen · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  29. April 12, 2000 Decision The council added a computer and generator building to the SRF 1999 Wastewater project at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to add a computer and generator building to SRF 1999 Wastewater project, cost not to exceed $2,000.00.”
    document 4153, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  30. April 12, 2000 Figure Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director's salary by one step to $36,712.00 a year, commencing July 1, 2000.
    “RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  31. April 12, 2000 Figure $36,712 per year as printed (2000) · about $72,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  32. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.
    “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”
    document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  33. June 14, 2000 Spending A budget amendment for the year ending 6-30-2000 raised revenues by $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans and expenditures by $1,946,280 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project, with no change in property tax asking.
    “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”
    document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  34. June 14, 2000 Figure The $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans of 2000 is about $3,100,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”
    document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  35. October 11, 2000 Disaster Resolution 2000-17 took up the state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, with the city providing 25% matching costs, half in kind.
    “HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried. On the 10th day of October, 2000, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduce Ordinance No.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-017 · 2000s
  36. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-21 authorized the city to begin the procedure for requesting a State Revolving Fund loan for water improvements.
    “Motion Gericke, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-21 authorizing the city to begin procedure for requesting SRF loan for needed Water Improvements. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-021 · 2000s
  37. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-22 gave notice of a public hearing on extending the city TIF for an additional 10 years to provide for water and sewer project payments.
    “a RESOLUTION #2000-22, to provide notice of Public Hearing at the next regular meeting for extension of the City (TIF) Tax Increment Financing for an additional 10 year period to provide for water and sewer project payments. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, Ryan and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-022 · 2000s
  38. November 8, 2000 Discussion The engineer described city water upgrades in three phases: a new well source and treatment, then main extensions to a new tower location, then a new 750,000 gallon water tower in the north section of the city.
    “First phase would be new well source and water treatment of these sources. Second phase would most likely be main extensions to a new tower location. Finally, completion of a new 750,000 gallon water tower somewhere in the north section of the city.”
    document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  39. December 13, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-23 approved an urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “RESOLUTION # 2000-23, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Passed and approved December 13, 2000 and signed by Mayor Glenn R. Potter.”
    document 4134, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-023 · 2000s
  40. January 10, 2001 Discussion A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base.
    “Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  41. January 10, 2001 Discussion A fire truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000, and paid over ten years the cost would come nearer $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr. Charbon hoped that a larger down payment could reduce the final cost.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  42. January 10, 2001 Figure A truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000 and paid over ten years would bring the cost nearer to $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  43. January 10, 2001 World event A utility representative told the council the winter had been 40% colder than usual and that the gas price had risen from 35 cents per therm in December 1999 to $1.05 per therm.
    “This winter has been 40% colder than usual this far into the year, with increase from 35 cents per therm in Dec 1999 to $1.05 per therm this month.”
    document 4132, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  44. January 10, 2001 Figure The council moved to renew the sheriff contract with the rate rising from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour for 12 hours per week.
    “approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2000s
  45. January 10, 2001 Spending The minutes record a $303,000 purchase of a 65 acre park on the east side of the city along Highway 6 and the railroad.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  46. January 10, 2001 Figure The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  47. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase works out to about $4,660 an acre ($303,000 for 65 acres). Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  48. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week increasing and set consideration and acceptance for the next regular meeting of the Tiffin City … document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  49. February 14, 2001 Figure The proposed budget for the next year showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land.
    “Total Expenditures $608,930 Estimated tax levy on regular property at $10.10347 and no levy on agricultural land. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  50. February 14, 2001 Figure The proposed budget published in February 2001 showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land.
    “Total Expenditures $608,930 Estimated tax levy on regular property at $10.10347 and no levy on agricultural land.”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  51. February 14, 2001 Discussion The council moved to name an appraiser for park ground acquisition required under a DNR REAP grant of $50,000.
    “for appraisal work required under recently awarded DNR REAP grant for $50,000 for park ground acquisition. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, Walls, and Gericke. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried. Attorney continues work on IDOT sewer project paperwork. Engineer Hart recommends new water work for the city, probably in phases. Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve clerk and treasurer's reports.”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  52. February 14, 2001 Figure The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00,”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  53. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001.
    “CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM, all commencing July 1, 2001 with no change in benefits including single medical and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Abstain: Dils.”
    document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-006 · Margaret B. Reihman · Brian Detert · 2000s
  54. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-5 raised the City Clerk's pay to $35,107.80, commencing July 1, 2001.
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $35,107.80 and Public Works Assistant Brian Detert to $24,960.00 all commencing July 1, 2001”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  55. February 14, 2001 Figure $35,107.8 per year as printed (2001) · about $67,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $35,107.80 and Public Works Assistant Brian Detert to $24,960.00 all commencing July 1, 2001”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  56. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-5 raised the Public Works Director's pay to $40,872.00.
    “RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  57. February 14, 2001 Figure $40,872 per year as printed (2001) · about $78,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  58. March 14, 2001 Figure The council authorized the city director to look into a truck acquisition not to exceed $20,000 in cost.
    “approve and authorize the city director to look into truck acquisition not to exceed $20,000 in cost.”
    document 4127, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  59. March 14, 2001 Figure $20,000 as printed (2001) · about $38,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve and authorize the city director to look into truck acquisition not to exceed $20,000 in cost.”
    document 4127, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  60. March 14, 2001 Discussion The engineer told the council that a State Revolving Fund loan of 1.3 million would be available in February 2002 at about 4.24 percent.
    “A SRF low interest loan in the amount of 1.3 million will be available in February of 2002 at approximately 4.24%. Patrol duty at Slim’s will be reviewed for any excess time. Motion Ryan, second Walls to accept clerk and treasurer’s report. Aye: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, and Dils. Absent: Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to pay bills and accept receipts.”
    document 4127, p. 10 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  61. June 13, 2001 Figure The cold patch cost works out to about $4.30338 per foot (derived, quotient of $8,606.76 by 2,000 feet). Derived
    “approve Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet at cost of $8,606.76.”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  62. June 13, 2001 Figure The minutes record that bids for the Jordon well had come in over the past year between $200,000 and $860,000.
    “Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  63. June 13, 2001 Spending The council approved Roberts Ferry cold patch work for 2,000 feet at a cost of $8,606.76.
    “approve Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet at cost of $8,606.76.”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  64. June 13, 2001 Figure $8,606.76 as printed (2001) · about $16,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet at cost of $8,606.76.”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  65. June 13, 2001 Figure The cold patch job covered 2,000 feet.
    “Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  66. June 13, 2001 Spending The council approved a $4,701.00 bid from Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa, to remove the existing pump and motor and install new ones, after the engineer recommended rehabilitating Well #3.
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  67. June 13, 2001 Figure The Well #3 pump bid of $4,701.00 as printed in 2001 is about $8,900 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · 2000s
  68. July 11, 2001 Spending The council was notified of an award of $75,000.00 from the federal LAWCON grant, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, for land acquisition for the new park; the application ranked fourth of 48.
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  69. July 11, 2001 Figure The LAWCON grant of $75,000 as printed in 2001 is about $140,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  70. July 11, 2001 Decision The engineer said damage to equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty but the equipment was incorrectly maintained during cold weather, and the council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company agreed.
    “Engineer Hart says the damage of the equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty, the company was incorrectly maintained during cold weather. Council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company would agree to this.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  71. September 12, 2001 Figure The council authorized a member to negotiate a grader for under $15,000 including cab, heater and a 12-foot blade, with a stretched-out payment plan.
    “authorize Walls to negotiate a grader for under $15,000 including cab, heater and 12-foot blade with some kind of stretched out payment plan”
    document 4108, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  72. September 12, 2001 Figure $15,000 as printed (2001) · about $29,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “authorize Walls to negotiate a grader for under $15,000 including cab, heater and 12-foot blade with some kind of stretched out payment plan”
    document 4108, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  73. October 10, 2001 Figure The minutes record a yearly fee of $5,000 to be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.
    “$5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service. $4,629.49 will be paid to the Tiffin Fire Association %Gene Charbon for second \( \frac{1}{2} \) of 00-01 Fire Protection Agreement and requesting finance report for period ending 12/31/00.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  74. October 10, 2001 Figure A county auditor error in tax distribution meant the city had to refund $7,296.79 to the Clear Creek Amana School.
    “the mistake will mean that the City will need to send the Clear Creek Amana School a refund of taxes in the amount of $7,296.79. Emergency Management Bylaws for Johnson County have recently been updated and made complete. $5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  75. October 10, 2001 Discussion The engineer reported that the water SRF loan would probably carry a 3% interest rate, lower than the rate reported earlier in 2001 (see the also quote).
    “Engineer Hart reported that the Water SRF would probably be at 3% interest rate. Works continues on the IDOT sewer line. Council member Walls reported that the recent Friends of the Springmier Library Chili Supper earned $500.00 with $12.00 of expense. This Friday is a Supper benefit sponsored by the community for past Fire Chief Tom Bigelow.”
    document 4105, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  76. December 7, 2001 Figure The city council approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600 a month beginning when construction of the tower begins.
    “The City Council has approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600/month beginning when construction of the communication tower begins. The proposed tower is planned to be at least 10 feet taller than the current water tower. US Cellular has agreed to pay costs of removing the old water standpipe in this location.”
    document 4102, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  77. February 20, 2002 Figure The 2002-02-20 minutes approve a 3% increase for the clerk from the 7/1/01 salary of $35,107.80 to $36,161.03.
    “Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert.. Pay increases effective 7/1/02 with continuance of benefits including single health and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Shaffer. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  78. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date.
    “a 3% pay increase to Brett Mehmen on 7/1/01 salary ($41,372.00) to $42,613.16; Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert..”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  79. April 10, 2002 Spending The council approved an agreement with the Iowa DOT for the city's 10 percent share of an approximate $95,000 railroad signal safety project at the Ireland Avenue crossing.
    “Agreement (938-STP-RR00(88)—2C-00) with the Iowa Dept of Transportation for 10% participation (of an approximate $95,000) in a railroad signal safety project at the Ireland Avenue crossing No. 6853”
    document 4091, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  80. April 10, 2002 Figure The approximate cost of the Ireland Avenue crossing signal project of $95,000 as printed in 2002 is about $180,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Agreement (938-STP-RR00(88)—2C-00) with the Iowa Dept of Transportation for 10% participation (of an approximate $95,000) in a railroad signal safety project at the Ireland Avenue crossing No. 6853”
    document 4091, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  81. May 29, 2002 Figure A 2002 ordinance increased the animal license fee from $2 to $4 each year before July 1, with the fee after July 1 at $10.
    “INCREASING ANIMAL LICENSE FEE FROM $2 TO $4 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, FOLLOWING JULY 1ST FEE IS $10”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  82. May 29, 2002 Figure $4 per animal as printed (2002) · about $7.5 per animal in 2026 dollars Derived
    “INCREASING ANIMAL LICENSE FEE FROM $2 TO $4 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, FOLLOWING JULY 1ST FEE IS $10”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  83. May 29, 2002 Decision A resolution raised the animal license fee from $2 to $4 each year before July 1, with the fee after July 1 at $10.
    “INCREASING ANIMAL LICENSE FEE FROM $2 TO $4 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, FOLLOWING JULY 1ST FEE IS $10. Ayes: Bartels, Dils and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls, and Gericke. Motion carried. Councilmembers discussed”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2002-018 · 2000s
  84. May 29, 2002 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority were streamlining SRF loan agreements; the changes were no optional redemption before the tenth year and audits to the extent of state law, and the council approved a resolution amending the SRF loan agreements.
    “The Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority are in the process of streamline SRF loan agreements to reduce ongoing costs to borrowers. The changes must be documented in formal amendment of the loan agreements with each borrower. The changes include: 1) no optional redemption of loan prior to the tenth year 2) require audits to the extent of State law.”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  85. May 29, 2002 Figure A 2002 resolution amended Resolution 1999-25, which authorized loan agreements in the principal amounts of $521,315, $488,685 and $590,000.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND $488,685 AND $590,000”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  86. May 29, 2002 Spending Motion Shaffer, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-17, RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND …
    “$590,000.00 as printed”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  87. June 12, 2002 Figure The council increased the cost of new meters at any residence from the current $75.00 to $150.00 to cover meter costs and personnel time and installation work.
    “increase cost of new meters at any residence from the current $75.00 to $150.00 to cover meter costs and personnel time and installation work”
    document 4085, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  88. June 12, 2002 Figure $150 as printed (2002) · about $280 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “increase cost of new meters at any residence from the current $75.00 to $150.00 to cover meter costs and personnel time and installation work”
    document 4085, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  89. June 12, 2002 Figure The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000, with $40,000 of the excess attributed to the SRF Water Project.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  90. June 12, 2002 Report The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  91. July 10, 2002 Spending The council authorized an engineering agreement for additional wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility, raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  92. July 10, 2002 Figure The $169,125 water treatment engineering agreement of 2002 is about $320,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  93. November 6, 2002 Report The lift station had been constructed on private property and the project had to purchase the property for $8,000.00.
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  94. November 6, 2002 Figure The property purchase for the lift station of $8,000 as printed in 2002 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  95. February 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and Zoning reviewed an updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan, and the minutes state that the new map would include the territory where the planned water plant and well would be located.
    “The new map will include territory where the planned water plant and well will be located providing water source for residents. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to recommend approval of updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan for the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Berner, Petersen and Reeve. Nays: None.”
    document 4075, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  96. February 12, 2003 Report The notice gives the comment deadline as February 11, 2002 for a hearing on February 12, 2003; the printed year 2002 contradicts the hearing year 2003.
    “on or before February 11, 2002 to assure contribution may be considered in Public Hearing of February 12, 2003. Any person requiring special assistance due to disability or impairment may contact the City of Tiffin for additional or specific requirements. All citizens are welcome. Margaret B. Reihman, City Clerk City of Tiffin Margaret B.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  97. February 12, 2003 Report The notice proposed raising the minimum water charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $12.00 to $18.00 to help repay a State Revolving Fund loan for a new well, treatment plant and distribution lines.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  98. February 12, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  99. February 12, 2003 Figure The $18.00 minimum monthly water fee of 2003 is about $33 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  100. February 12, 2003 Decision The same ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $24.00 for each metered user outside the city limits.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s

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