| TOWN OF SAMPSON’ | |||
| NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING & 2026 BUDGET SUMMARY | |||
| Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sec. 65.90, Wisconsin Statutes, the Town Board of the Town of Sampson will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2026 for the Town of Sampson on Wednesday November 12 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Town of Sampson Town Hall, 10770 270th Ave, New Auburn. At this time any Town resident or taxpayer of said Town shall have the opportunity to be heard on the proposed budget. | |||
| Notice is further given that a copy of the complete 2026 Proposed Budget may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk/Treasurer at 715-933-2331. | |||
| 2025 Budget | 2026 Budget | ||
| Revenues | |||
| Taxes | |||
| -Property Taxes | $ 447,090.00 | $ 453,072.00 | 1.32% |
| -Omitted Taxes – Prior Year | $ – | $ – | |
| -MFL In-Lieu of Taxes | $ 25,000.00 | $ 18,000.00 | |
| -Payment in Lieu | $ 11,800.00 | $ 13,000.00 | |
| Personal Property Aid | $ 275.00 | $ 75.27 | -265.35% |
| Total Taxes | $ 484,165.00 | $ 484,147.27 | 0.00% |
| Other Revenues | |||
| -Intergovernmental Revenues | $ 299,807.25 | $ 306,697.82 | 2.25% |
| -Licenses & Permits | $ 3,445.00 | $ 3,245.00 | -6.16% |
| -Public Charges for Services | $ 200.00 | $ 200.00 | – |
| -Miscellaneous | $ 16,200.00 | $ 16,200.00 | 0.00% |
| Total Other Revenue | $ 319,652.25 | $ 326,342.82 | 2.05% |
| Total All Revenues | $ 803,817.25 | $ 810,490.09 | 0.82% |
| Operating Expenses | |||
| -Legislative | $ 34,500.00 | $ 37,500.00 | 8.00% |
| -Clerk/Treasurer | $ 41,420.00 | $ 41,470.00 | 0.12% |
| -Elections | $ 4,550.00 | $ 4,550.00 | 0.00% |
| -Financial Admin | $ 30,000.00 | $ 35,000.00 | 14.29% |
| -Other General Government | $ 500.00 | $ 500.00 | 0.00% |
| -General Building | $ 9,150.00 | $ 14,300.00 | 36.01% |
| -Public Safety – Ambulance/Bldg/Fire | $ 165,429.32 | $ 178,008.26 | 7.07% |
| -Public Works – Highway | $ 437,042.93 | $ 387,386.83 | -12.82% |
| -Public Works – Machinery | $ 30,100.00 | $ 65,100.00 | 53.76% |
| -Public Works – Shop | $ 16,400.00 | $ 11,950.00 | -37.24% |
| -Sanitation | $ 13,000.00 | $ 13,000.00 | 0.00% |
| -Debt Service | $ 21,725.00 | $ 21,725.00 | |
| Total Expenses | $ 803,817.25 | $ 810,490.09 | 0.82% |
| Revenues In Excess of Expenses | $ – | $ – | 0.00% |
| Applied Fund Balance | |||
| NOTICE – SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF ELECTORS – TOWN OF SAMPSON | |||
| Notice is Hereby Given that on Wednesday November 12, 2025, immediately following the conclusion of the Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Budget, a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF SAMPSON will be held at the Sampson Town Hall. The SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELECTORS is called pursuant to Section 60.21(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes for the following purpose: | |||
| 1) To Approve the Town of Sampson Tax Levy pursuant to Section 60.10(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes. | |||
| Louise Cody | |||
| Clerk/Treasurer | |||
| Town of Sampson | |||