Legal Notice

VILLAGE OF HOBART - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 2, 2026 (6:00 PM) 2990 S. Pine Tree Rd. Hobart WI 54155 The Hobart Village Board will hold a public hearing on June 2nd 2026 at 6:00 pm. at the Village Office, 2990 S. Pine Tree Rd, Hobart, WI for the purpose of receiving public input on the sewer volume rates in accordance with a Village policy put in place to address increased rates from the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, Village operating costs, debt service, budget increases, and capital projects. The new sewer volume rate as calculated by the Local Annual Adjustment Policy is summarized as follows: 1. What is the GBMSD percentage rate passed on to Hobart customers and what is its effective date? a. 6.34% increase effective January 1, 2026. 2. How much more money is required in 2026 to cover GBMSD costs, operating costs, debt service, and contingency? a. ($231,529.24) 3. What is the expected increase in 2026 revenue due to an increase in the projected billing volume? a. ($218,965.49) 4. What is the required Village utility volume rate needed to support the annual operations? a. $8.22/1,000 gallons used b. There is a one (1) percent increa se in the sewer rate being proposed. 5. What is the quarterly and annual financial impact, expressed as a dollar amount, for the average residential sewer utility customer? a. Average quarterly residential cons umption in 2025 was 12,000 gallons. b. There is an estimated quarterly increase of $0.96 ($3.84 annually) for the average residence. 6. What is the date (quarter/year) the ne w local utility rates will go into effect? a. Rates will go into effect beginning with the third quarter sewer billing of 2026, which begins July 1 st. All interested parties are invited to attend this hearing. The Annual Adjustment Memorandum, including the above rate calculation method, will be available at the Village Office for public inspection starting May 11 th 2026. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Village Board will take comments from the public and may act on the proposed sewer rates immediately following the public hearing. Published May 8 th 2026 Lisa Vanden Heuvel, Hobart Clerk