The pond, or impoundment, is contained by the Portage River Dam, which is “in need of repair or removal,” according to City Manager Joe Bippus. The topic was brought before the commission because grant funding of $500,000 is available from the State of Michigan for either repair or removal of the dam, with a requirement of a $50,000 match if awarded.
Hoffman Pond
The Three Rivers City Commission will meet Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. to discuss the future of the Hoffman Pond Dam. The public is invited to participate by sharing their concerns and opinions on the topic during the public hearing portion of Tuesday’s meeting.
As the next step in the building of an outdoor amphitheater in downtown Three Rivers, city commissioners approved a loan agreement with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Tuesday. The commission also set a public hearing for March 19 at 6 p.m. regarding the Hoffman Pond Dam.