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City of Three Rivers

Local meeting primer: Three Rivers City Commission to meet tonight

A key item on the agenda will be the proposed FY26 User Fee Ordinance update, which outlines new or adjusted fees across various city services.

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The elimination of MeLCat, the statewide interlibrary loan system, would place a financial strain on the Three Rivers library, as it would have to purchase additional resources to make up for the loss.

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Superintendent Taylor Davis said the latest funding request covers standard operational costs.

Proposed Three Rivers ordinance would allow for higher-density residential development on Main Street

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Three Rivers City Commission moves forward with grant to explore Portage Plant Dam removal

The feasibility study is expected to cost $100,000, with 90% of the funding coming from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Dam Risk Reduction Grant. Portage Power Co. will provide the remaining 10% as a matching contribution.

Three Rivers City Commission furthers airport project

Commissioners approved the use of $170,000 to purchase parcels adjacent to the airport. The airport will continue to have clear airspace, according to Director of Public Services Amy Roth's report.

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Local meeting primer: Three Rivers City Commission

Commissioners including Carolyn McNary, Steven Haigh, and their peers are expected to act tonight on business including acquiring parcels near the airport.

‘You’re boxing the senior place in among rentals’: Three Rivers commissioners approve Brownfield Plan

Commissioner Chris Abel said he understands "not in my backyard," but also wants to grow Three Rivers and see Allen Edwin Homes' project happen.

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