Portage board tables request for drainage way easement

PORTAGE | It will be at least another month before developers of Sterling Creek Parc will know if they can encroach upon a natural drainage way to construct residential buildings.

Portage council reviews proposed commercial sewer rate increases

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council on Tuesday reviewed a proposed sewer rate increase for commercial properties, asking for clarifications.

Bids opened for Savannah Heights project

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board took the next step in resolving a decades-long drainage problem in one area of the city Wednesday.

Portage council sidesteps action on sewer rate increase

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council declined to take any action last week on two issues involving the city's Utility Services Department.

Two tagged for Portage stormwater coordination

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board approved the appointment of two city employees to share responsibilities in stormwater management tasks.

Utility board approves two contracts for landscaping

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board approved two contracts last week for landscaping work at two sites.

Utility board to reimburse street department for work

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board this week approved reimbursing the street department for work done by its employees.

Utility Board sends sewer rate recommendations to City Council

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board this week sent a recommendation to the City Council to raise sewer rates for commercial users.

Utility Board looks to change vacate procedure

PORTAGE | When workers began distributing the new trash and recycling containers, they found more homes were using the city services than were paying for them.

Portage moves forward with GIS system

PORTAGE | The city is moving ahead with the development of a geographic information system that officials say will improve efficiency for multiple departments.

Drainage projects slated throughout Portage

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board this week approved moving ahead with three neighborhood stormwater drainage projects.

Portage Redevelopment Commission extends two contracts

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission this week approved extending two contracts into 2013.

Portage sewage plant to undergo $500,000 in improvements

PORTAGE | The city's sanitary sewer treatment plant will get about $500,000 in upgrades this winter to make the plant more energy efficient.

Low-cost solution found for sinking pipe

PORTAGE | City officials believe they have found a low-cost fix to the sinking 66-inch stormwater outfall pipe just east of Willowdale Road.

Redevelopment Commission to contribute to city technology program

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday approved a contribution of up to $40,000 to help the city solve its computer woes.

Portage commission authorizes employee buyout funds

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission this week approved an expenditure of up to $881,385 to fund employee buyout packages.

Portage offers early retirements

PORTAGE | The city has begun offering some employees a chance to retire early.

Stone Avenue project nearing completion

PORTAGE | This summer's drought has been both a blessing and a curse regarding the completion of the Stone Avenue reconstruction project.

West side drainage work planned

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board approved its first drainage project of the year, which will target a west side residential area.

Joseph Avenue bridge nearly complete

PORTAGE | The long-awaited Joseph Avenue Bridge, connecting two city subdivisions, should be completed May 5.

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