Council-Manager Form of Government Summary

Posted on May 4th, 2024
The council-manager form of government is common throughout the country and has existed for decades in Harbor Springs. While some key aspects of this form of government are shared by most cities implementing it, each city’s charter defines the relationship between the council and manager and t…

An Overview of the RRC Best Practices

Posted on May 2nd, 2024
The City of Harbor Springs began its participation in the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) program in 2019. In the past couple of years, some residents have questioned the value of the RRC program, suggesting our involvement in it will lead to a loss of local character, turn Harbor Springs int…

Zoning Code Update Timeline & Process Presentation

Posted on April 29th, 2024
The City has received concerns about the Zoning Code update process and timeline. Some people have suggested the timeline has been rushed and rapid, while others have suggested that the City’s process has not been open and transparent. The short presentation below explains how the City…

Open Discussion with the Zoning Administrator: Thursday, May 2 @ 10 AM

Posted on April 25th, 2024
Do you have questions about the proposed Zoning Code? Or have you read information from other sources about the proposed Code and want to know what is actually being proposed? Are you worried about overdevelopment and mass development? Have you heard that the City is intent on allowing unrestricte…

Backflow Prevention Inspections: 4/30 – 5/2

Posted on April 22nd, 2024
The City is again contracting with CCRA Professional Services, LLC this spring from 4/30 – 5/2 for annual inspections of backflow devices on commercial properties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Public Works at (231) 526-0604.  …

Merchants Walkway Bid Documents

Posted on April 19th, 2024
The Harbor Springs Downtown Development Authority is soliciting bids for its Merchants Walkway Project. The Project includes the following Work: Reconstruction of the Merchants Walkway including pavement, wall, and stair removal. Development includes construction for gradi…

Meter Testing This Spring

Posted on April 18th, 2024
Paul’s Meter Testing is testing Harbor Springs utility customers’ meters this spring. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Public Works at (231) 526-0604.…

Substation Transformer Bid Documents

Posted on April 18th, 2024
The City is soliciting bids for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary to manufacture and deliver one (1) 12/16/20 MVA Power Transformer for the City of Harbor Springs new distribution substation project. Overall project scope includes the construction of a single transformer distr…