Update on Power Restoration

Posted on April 1st, 2025
 We are hopeful that most City of HS electric customers will have power in 1-5 days. We are still waiting on a transmission line to be fixed before we can begin rolling out customers on our grid.…

Potable Water

Posted on March 31st, 2025
If you’re looking for potable water, the water fountain on the northeast corner of State and Bay streets is running. (Next to Bar Harbor.)…

City Hall Closed Monday, March 31

Posted on March 31st, 2025
City Hall is closed today, Monday, March 31. The City phones and email system are down. Our electric and DPW employees will be out there so long as it is safe for them. Please call 911 for emergencies.…

City Electric Grid is Down: Shay Elementary Open for Warming Shelter

Posted on March 30th, 2025
Due to the ice storm, the entire City electric grid is down. Depending on where you live, it could be several hours or a few days before power is fully restored. Please be safe and come back for emergency updates. Call 911 in case of an emergency. Shay Elementary is open for a warming shelter until furthe…

Invitation to Bid: Pine & Arbor Street Mill & Fill Project

Posted on March 18th, 2025
Sealed bids for the installation of +/- 5400 square yards of Cold Milling and +/- 500 tons of HMA
pavement and other related appurtenances, clean-up, services, work and materials will be received at
the Office of Benchmark Engineering, 607 E. Lake Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 until 10:00 AM,
We

Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds for Electric System Improvements

Posted on March 18th, 2025
Please see the notice of intent to issue bonds for improvements to the City’s electric system. If you have any questions about the bonding process, please contact Clerk Whitaker at cityclerk@cityofharborsprings.com or (231) 526-2104. Notice of Intent Resolution to Issue Bonds for Elect…

Seeking Applicants for the Fundraising Committee!

Posted on March 11th, 2025
Fundraising Committee The Fundraising Committee was created by City Council in February of 2025. The purpose of the committee is to:
  • generate fundraising ideas, plans and strategies for City projects, programs and events;
  • execute fundraising plans as approved by City Council and City staff; an

Harbormaster Building Project: Invitation to Bid

Posted on January 29th, 2025
The City of Harbor Springs is soliciting bids for the Harbormaster Building Project, which includes the renovation of the existing public bathrooms, the existing boaters’ restrooms/showers and the existing office, and the addition of public toilet rooms and associated site work. PRO

Invitation to Bid: Unification Beautification Streetscape Project

Posted on January 23rd, 2025
Project Scope & Information
You are invited to bid on a general painting contract.  The Contract provides for the painting of 34 lampposts located in Downtown Harbor Springs on Main, Bay, and State Streets.  The lampposts are the historic three globe style and do not include the goo…

2025 Zoning Code Update & Schedule

Posted on January 13th, 2025
The Planning Commission is currently working on updating the zoning code. The following page will be updated with relevant information throughout this process: https://www.cityofharborsprings.com/government/planning-commission/.
  • The following is a schedule of Commission meet