NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING   The City Council of Hopewell, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 300 North Main Street, Hopewell, Virginia, 23860 to receive public comments regarding the following item(s): Supplemental appropriation amending the FY26 Hopewell Public Schools budget by a total of $4,758,285 in updated grant amounts and carryover surplus amounts. The operating budget was increased by $3,220,711 due to this, as well as, adding state grants in the amount of $310,000 for security equipment and mental health services. The Cafeteria Fund was increased by $869,152. The Building/Bus Replacement Fund was increased by $668,422. These funds will increase the total HPS budget to a total of $81,747,756. A copy of the proposed resolution is available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office. If the public would like to make any comments regarding this public hearing, they may do so by submitting it in writing to the clerk’s office located at 300 North Main Street, Hopewell, Virginia 23860 or via e-mail at cityclerk@hopewellva.gov. All written comments subject to this ordinance must be received by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Anyone needing assistance or accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the City Clerk at (804) 541-2408.   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 12/11, 12/18/25 #11904874