Thank you for your interest in Horicon. We are pleased that you have an interest in our fair City. The City of Horicon has a variety of programs available to help obtain the information you need.
Horicon has created a Community Development Authority (CDA), specifically to answer your questions and provide the information you need.
Community Development Authority Contact Information
Located at 404 E Lake Street, Horicon, WI 53032
| William Niemuth – Chairman | (920) 485-4612 |
| Pat Given– Vice Chair |
Permits
Building Permits, Construction Permits, Codes and Ordinances
| Mary Kay Vogel, Kunkel Engineering Group | (920) 210-4135 |
| Zoning Administrator, Kunkel Engineering Group | (920) 210-4135 |
Business Incentives/Programs
Revolving Loan Funds, TIFF Districts, Business Bonds
| Bill Niemuth, Horicon CDA | (920) 485-4612 |
| Kristen Jacobson, City Clerk | (920) 485-3500 |
Industrial and Commercial Information
The City of Horicon has a number of industrial lots and commercial rental facilities available. Our Industrial Park is 96 acres, and supported by State Hwy 33, State Hwy 28, and rail.
Distances from Horicon to Important Regional Locations
| Distances | Miles |
|---|---|
| Horicon to Madison via Hwy 33/151 | 50 |
| Horicon to Interstate 90/94 | 50 |
| Horicon to Milwaukee via Hwy 33/41 | 60 |
| Horicon to Oshkosh via Hwy 33/151/41 | 50 |
| Horicon to University of WI – Madison | 50 |
| Horicon to University of WI – Oshkosh | 50 |
| Horicon to University of WI – Milwaukee | 60 |
| Horicon to University of WI – West Bend | 24 |
| Horicon to University of WI – Fond du Lac | 30 |
| Horicon to Moraine Park – Beaver Dam | 11 |
| Horicon to Moraine Park – Fond du Lac | 30 |
| Horicon to Moraine Park – West Bend | 24 |
| Horicon to MATC in Madison | 50 |
| Horicon to Milwaukee Tech | 55 |
For further information contact:
| Bill Niemuth, Horicon CDA | (920) 485-4612 |
| Truck Freight: Tim Krielkamp | (262) 629-5000 |
| Rail Freight: Jim Lombard | (414) 438-8820 ext 213 |
Residential Real Estate
| Sample Home in Horicon – Property Tax 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Assessed value of House and Lot | $150,000.00 |
| City Tax | $1,514 |
| County/State Property Tax | $962 |
| Schools System Taxes | $1,7777 |
| Total Annual Property Tax (Sample) | $4,259.46 |
Community Services Included: Police, Fire, and All Municipal Maintenance. Note that Horicon has NOT moved the Public Fire Protection to the utility bills like many surrounding communities.
| Some Local Realtors | |
|---|---|
| Brenda Bruyette | (920) 485-0722 |
Schools
| Public School Stats - Grades 4K-12 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Students | 895 |
| Number of Licensed Teachers | 64 |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Last major renovation/upgrade | 2004 Elementary & High School |
Website: www.horicon.k12.wi.us
| Van Brunt Grade/Middle School office | (920) 485-4423 |
| Horicon High School office | (920) 485-4441 |
| St. Stephen’s Lutheran School | (920) 485-6687 |
| Marsh Moppets Pre-school | (920) 485-4191 |
Civic Organizations
One of the reasons Horicon is such a great place to raise a family and run a business is the quality contributions of our many civic organizations. New members are always welcome!
| American Legion Auxiliary (Nadine Gadow) | (920) 647-0480 |
| Friends of the Horicon Marsh International Education Center (Leslie Hershberger) | (920)387-7890 |
| Horicon American Legion Post #157 (Pat Buhlman) | (920) 485-2022 |
| Horicon Historical Society (Lahnie Neu) | (920) 485-0483 |
| Horicon Lion’s Club (Tracy Warden) | (920) 458-7303 |
| Horicon Rotary Club (Jim Bublitz) | (920) 485-4250 |
| Horicon Phoenix Program (Dan Buchner) | (920) 485-0216 |
| Kiwanis Club of Horicon Marsh -John N. Nehls | (920) 386-9512 |
| Friends of the Horicon Public Library | (920) 485-3535 |
| Horicon Area Foundation | (920)485-3040 X 7360 |
Safety
The City of Horicon maintains a professional, full-time Police Department that provides services to the community year-round. The Horicon Police Department is progressive and community oriented in focus. Staff and Officers of the department undergo continuous training and education in law enforcement and related skills, enhancing their job proficiency and competence.
The Horicon Police Department has developed strong associations with agencies from the surrounding area, interacting through various law enforcement programs, creating a blanket of security and service for the community.
The Horicon Police Department interacts with the community and develops relationships with citizens through a variety of programs. The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) and separate, but related Ride-along program, offer a hands-on and first person view into the world of law enforcement and it’s operations.
The City of Horicon has an active Neighborhood Watch program that is mentored by the Horicon Police Department and participated in by concerned and observant citizens. The department also has a very active Crime Prevention Program headed by its Crime Prevention Officer and Community Action Officer. For the youth in the community, the Horicon Police Department provides education on a variety of topics through programs designed to build both
education and rapport. Some examples of the programs offered are “Lunch with the Cheese”, “Shop with Cops”, “Read with an Officer” and Bike Rodeos.
The Horicon Police Department has a short response time to calls for service. The primary modes of patrol most commonly used by the Police Department are squad patrol, bicycle patrol and foot patrol. As certified First Responders, the Officers of the Horicon Police Department have the skills and training necessary to meet a variety of demanding emergency situations, whether it is a medical, environmental or physical condition. As such, the City of Horicon enjoys a low level of crime and a superior level of safety any community would be proud of, and one that the City of Horicon has achieved and maintains.
In November 2008, the Horicon Police Department implemented a Police Canine Unit that focuses on search and rescue, narcotics detection and evidence recovery.
For more information related to the Horicon Police Department visit their web site at ci.horicon.wi.us
Library
Horicon Public Library – 404 E Lake St (Enter on N Elm St)
(920) 485-3535
Horicon Public Library’s mission is: To enrich the lives of all our community members with free access to programs, materials and services that empower, educate and inspire.
Horicon has had a public library for more than 160 years. The library moved into its current facility in 1993 which now holds more than 30,000 volumes. The library offers childrens and adult materials, including e-content, books and graphic novels for all ages, periodicals, DVDs, music on CD, books on CD, toys and games, MP3, Wifi, and Internet computers for public use. Tax forms are available from January 2nd through April 15th. Horicon Public Library also shares materials in a consortium with 43 other libraries and staff members search statewide for items upon request. We offer programs for library customers of all ages, including story times for various ages; book discussions for teens and adults; and informational, educational and entertainment programs throughout the year. The library is open 47 hours per week all year long.
