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Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
For professional engineering services for the reconstruction of approx 1 mile of major street within the city. Project includes trail replacement and extension and viewing area for airport and restoration.
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
The City of Portage is soliciting proposals for the Oakland Drive reconstruction project. The opportunity is identified as RFP_F-2026-0000000075 and the listing gives a November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM EST closing time. The public listing does not expose the detailed scope or proposal instructions.
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Census ID
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166705
Employee FTE
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380
Population
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49,862
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40 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Portage
The council received proclamations honoring a local leader and youth design contest winners, and heard public petitions regarding a countywide childcare millage, a judicial campaign, and a private property dispute. The council approved various contracts for municipal services, including trail and parking lot paving, printing, and traffic signal maintenance, while rejecting proposed contracts for a parks department kitchen renovation. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a public hearing and the subsequent approval of the Residential Unified Development Ordinance after significant debate on density and environmental impact. Additionally, the council advanced an ordinance to establish emergency police lines and regulate nuisance parties.
The session involved conducting interviews for the Board of Review, Environmental Board, Historic District Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Discussions focused on strategies for increasing board support, environmental initiatives, upcoming historic celebration goals, and the installation of public signage. Additionally, the council reached a consensus on various appointments, addressed discrepancies regarding term lengths for the Zoning Board of Appeals, and confirmed that potential conflict of interest inquiries had been resolved.
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The meeting featured several proclamations recognizing community members and contest winners. Public comments were received regarding various municipal topics, including the single waste hauler ordinance, which resulted in a decision to place the ordinance amendment before electors in a future special election. The council approved a variety of consent agenda items, including Microsoft licensing renewals, lift station maintenance contracts, the retention of special legal counsel, and numerous appointments to citizen advisory boards. Additionally, the council received a presentation regarding the Environmental Board's recent initiatives and future objectives.
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