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HEARING ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO REVITALIZATION
PLAN AND RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
AMENDMENT
Tiffin, Iowa
436989-39
January 3, 2023
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, was held at 7:00 p.m., on
January 3, 2023, at the Tiffin City Council Chambers, 300 Railroad Street, in the City. The
Mayor presided and the roll was called, showing members present and absent as follows:
Present: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for hearing on the 2023
Amendment to the Plan for the Villages Part I Urban Revitalization Area. All written objections,
statements, and evidence heretofore filed were read, and all oral objections, statements, and all
other exhibits presented were considered.
The following named persons presented oral objections, statements, or evidence as
summarized below; filed written objections or statements, copies of which are attached hereto; or
presented other exhibits, copies of which are attached hereto:
(Here, and on a separate page if necessary, list all persons presenting written
or oral statements or evidence and summarize each presentation.)
There being no further objections, comments, or evidence offered, the Mayor announced
the hearing closed.
Council Member Havens introduced the resolution next hereinafter set out, and moved
that the said resolution be adopted; seconded by Council Member Orris; and after due
consideration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the motion and the
roll being called, the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
Nays: None.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the said resolution adopted, as follows:
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, CARROLL, IOWA
Tiffin/436989-39/HRA Amend
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001
Resolution Adopting Amendment to the Plan for the Villages Part 1 Urban
Revitalization Area
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa (the "Act")
the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), has designated certain real property situated within the City
as the Villages Part I Urban Revitalization Area (the "Urban Revitalization Area") and has
adopted an Urban Revitalization Plan (the "Plan") for such Urban Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Plan be amended to clarify that the availability
for tax exemption under the Plan is for residential properties containing three or more dwelling
units and assessed as residential property under Section 441.21, subsection 14, paragraph "a",
subparagraph (6) of the Code of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, before amending the Plan, the City
must prepare an amendment to the Plan, hold a public hearing thereon, and otherwise comply
with the procedures set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Plan (the "Plan Amendment") has been prepared and
presented to the City Council for consideration in accordance with the provisions of the Act, said
Plan Amendment being in a form and having the contents as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the City Council has held a public
hearing on the Plan. Amendment on January 3, 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, as
follows:
Section 1.
Exhibit A.
The Plan Amendment is hereby adopted in the form attached hereto as
Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, to the extent of such conflict.
Passed and approved January 3, 2023.
Mayor
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, CARROLL, IOWA
Tiffin/436989-39/HRA Amend
ATTESTATION CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA
JOHNSON COUNTY
CITY OF TIFFIN
SS:
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true, correct and complete copy of the minutes of the public hearing on and
approval of an amendment to the Plan for the Villages Part I Urban Revitalization Area,
including a true and complete copy of the resolution referred to in such minutes.
L'` ' e
WITNESS MY HAND this `:;� ����-��`day of " �� ,:",������ 2023. ,
City Clerk
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DORSEY & WIIITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, CARROLL, IOWA
Tiffin/436989-39/HRA Amend
EXHIBIT A
PLAN AMENDMENT
By virtue of this amendment, the Urban Revitalization Plan (the "Plan") for the Villages
Part I Urban Revitalization Area is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section F of the Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
F. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS
Residential Improvements (Multifamily). The construction of new residential
facilities and the rehabilitation of and additions to residential facilities if such
residential facilities contain three or more separate dwelling units.
Exemption: All qualified real estate assessed as residential property under
Section 441.21, subsection 14, paragraph "a", subparagraph (6) of the Code of Iowa
is eligible to receive an exemption from taxation on 50% of the actual value added for
a period of ten years.
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, CARROLL, IOWA
DRSEY'
always ahead
December 29, 2022
Via Email
Doug Boldt
City Administrator/City Hall
Tiffin, IA
Re: Villages Part I Urban Revitalization Area
Our File No. 436989-39
Dear Doug:
We have prepared and attach proceedings covering the hearing on the proposal to
approve an amended plan (the "Plan Amendment") for the Villages Part I Urban Revitalization
Area and the adoption of the Resolution approving the Plan Amendment. These proceedings
include the following items:
1. Minutes of the public hearing on the Plan Amendment.
2. Resolution adopting the Plan Amendment.
3. Attestation Certificate with respect to the validity of the transcript.
While it is not required by statute, we recommend that you file a copy of the Plan
Amendment and the resolution adopting it with the County Assessor.
If you have any questions, please contact John Danos, Erin Regan, Severie Orngard or
me.
Kind regards,
Amy Bjork
Attachments
cc: Abigail Hora
801 Grand Avenue l Suite 41001 Carroll, IA 150309-2790 I T 515.283.1000 1 F 515.283.10601 dorsey.com