Welcome to Tripoli, Iowa
Nestled in Bremer County, the City of Tripoli is home to the Tripoli Panthers and is a perfect location for your business and family.
Tripoli was founded in 1880 by H.J. Wynhoff, and was originally named "Old Tripoli" in honor of the Battle of Tripoli. Though initially founded in 1856 roughly one half mile to the North intersection 33 of Frederika township, it was later moved to its present location when the train tracks were laid for the Chicago Great Western Railroad.
CITY REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO
ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY
THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,600,000
(GENERAL OBLIGATION)
The City Council of the City of Tripoli, Iowa, will meet on January 6, 2025, at the
Tripoli City Hall (303 S Main St), Tripoli, Iowa, at six o’clock p.m., for the
purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to enter into a Loan Agreement (the “Loan
Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,600,000
for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of (a) constructing street, water system, sanitary sewer system, stormwater drainage, and sidewalk improvements; and
(b) acquiring and installing street lighting, signage, and signalization improvements.
The Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into pursuant to authority contained in
Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and will constitute a general obligation of the City.
It is estimated the annual increase in property taxes on a residential property with an
actual valuation of one hundred thousand dollars resulting from the City entering into the Loan
Agreement will be $267.46, however, the City Council may determine for any fiscal year while
the Loan Agreement is outstanding to budget other available revenues to the payment of some or all of the debt service coming due thereunder.
At that time and place, oral or written objections may be filed or made to the proposal to enter into the Loan Agreement. After receiving objections, the City may determine to enter into the Loan Agreement, in which case, the decision will be final unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter.
By order of the City Council of the City of Tripoli, Iowa.
Shianne Schlitter, City Clerk
As of January 1st, 2025 Tripoli Residents will be required to license all dogs and cats located within city limits.
This will be a mandatory annual renewal at no cost to the citizens.
Any pet found without a proper license will be cited.
The City of Tripoli now accepts online payments for Utility Bills, Police Fines and Rental Facilities
Please visit our Pay Your Bill page on this site.
