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TOWN OF WHEATLAND LEGAL NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE, That I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes for the Town of Wheatland, Monroe County, New York, have duly received the tax rolls and warrant for the present fiscal year, and that I will collect taxes at the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main Street, Scottsville, New York, from January 2, 2026, through February 10, 2026. The hours are Monday 8:00-4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the taxes may be paid on or before February 10, 2026, without charge or interest. On all such taxes remaining unpaid after February 10, 2026, an interest charge will be assessed as follows: balance as of

February – 1.5%, March – 3 %, April – 4.5%, May – 6%; with installment payments meeting the requirements outlined on the tax bill; and until the return of unpaid taxes is made by the Collector to the County Treasurer pursuant to law on June 1, 2026.

After February 10, February, March, April, and May taxes may be paid at the Wheatland Municipal Building Monday 8:00-4:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

Taxpayers paying by mail should consider their cancelled check as their receipt. Receipts will be issued for payment only when specifically requested, and if the entire bill is sent with payment.

Any taxpayer who should have received a tax bill, and has not by January 10th, is requested to contact the Town Office at 889-1553, ext. 102.

Scottsville, NY

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WHEATLAND – Notice of Adoption of Resolution Subject to Permissive Referendum

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, subject to permissive referendum, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to withdraw a sum not to exceed $127,506.00 from the “Highway Capital Reserve” and apply it to the 2027 Freightliner M2 106 Truck Cab and Chassis per the Freightliner & Western Star of Batavia quote.

LEGAL NOTICE – NOTICE OF ADOPTION – TOWN OF WHEATLAND

TOWN OF WHEATLAND – LEGAL NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland sets Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Wheatland Municipal Building as the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider Local Law No. 2 of 2025, a Local Law Imposing a Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Energy Systems for a period of six (6) months following the effective date of the adoption of this Local Law.

By Order of the Town Board

Of the Town of Wheatland

Dated: November 13, 2025

Laurie B. Czapranski, Town Clerk

Last week we adopted the 2026 Town Budget.

• The Budget increased approximately 4% from the prior year. This is mainly driven by increased materials and labor costs. Additionally, there was a need to upgrade portions of the Town Office infrastructure.

• This is offset by an increase in Revenue and the commitment of additional dollars from the Unappropriated Fund Balances.

• In the adopted 2026 Budget, the Town-wide tax rate has decreased approximately 10%. This will be the third consecutive year that the budget has produced a Town-wide tax rate reduction. This decrease coupled with the previous 2 years’ reductions, represent an approximate 27% decrease in your town tax rate since 2023.

The 2026 adopted Town Budget maintains the same level of services you are accustomed to, as well as reducing your Town-wide tax rate, making the Town of Wheatland a more affordable place to live.

Fiscal state of the Town:

1. Strong Fund Account Balances: The projected End of Year Fund (EOY) fund balances are strong relative to historical levels.

2. 2025 Budget Performance: The town is projected to leave 2025 with a budget surplus. We anticipate spending less, while also taking in more revenue than planned.

3. Strong Reserve Balances: The town maintains healthy Reserve Balances. These can be used in times of emergency, to help manage cash flow, or to smooth out fluctuations in revenues.

The 2026 Adopted Budget and the 2026 Budget presentation are posted on the Town Website for review.

Thank you and enjoy the Holidays.

Jim Kirch, Town Supervisor

LEGAL NOTICE – OF PUBLIC HEARING

Freeman Park is a small but frequented park in the Hamlet of Mumford, the Town of Wheatland, Monroe County, NY. The Town recognizes the importance of planning for improvements that will preserve the park’s historical identity while enhancing recreational opportunities for all ages. This Master Plan outlines a vision for phased improvements based on introducing amenities to increase the capacity of the park to serve the community while maintaining or decreasing maintenance needs. The plan was modeled on best practices from other successful park planning efforts, and normative data available from the National Recreation and Parks Association annual report (2024).