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

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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…

Harbor Springs Community Tree Survey

Posted on December 26th, 2024

Please take five minutes from your day to complete this survey on trees in Harbor Springs. Your answers will help the City focus its efforts on what’s most important to the community. Please complete the survey by end of day on Monday, February 10. Thank you! Community Tree Survey …

Harbor Commission Position Opening

Posted on December 18th, 2024

There is one (1) vacancy on the Harbor Commission to fill a term that expires on December 31, 2025. Please apply by end of day on Tuesday, January 14. If you have already submitted an application in 2024, there is no need to reapply. https://www.cityofharborsprings.com/government/boards-and-co…

City Hall Holiday Schedule

Posted on December 16th, 2024

City Hall will be closed on December 23, 24, 25 and 31, as well as January 1. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season! …

City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 25th, 2024

City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Monday, December 2. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe!…