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): For Residential, Municipal and Commercial rates, sewer rates will each increase from $13.14 to $18.40 for a minimum usage bill, which includes 2,200 gallons a month. This is an increase of $5.26, or 40%. Volumetric rates for sewer usage above the minimum allowance will also increase by 40%.For Small Industrial, Prince George, Federal Corrections and Fort Lee, sewer rates will each increase by 40% for a minimum usage bill. The designation of Lamb Center for Arts and Healing for real estate tax exemption in accordance with Va. Code §58.1-3651. Lamb Center of Arts and Healing has an assessed value of the real and tangible personal property of $304,047 and the property taxes assessed against the personal property is $299.15. An ordinance to supplement the Hopewell City Treasurer’s State-Provided Salary under certain conditions A copy of the proposed resolution or ordinance 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 12/16/25, 1/6/26 #11913096