Two Rivers council adopts three‑year harbor statement to preserve grant eligibility

The Two Rivers city council voted March 30 to adopt a three‑year harbor development statement of intentions (2027–2029) required by the Department of Transportation to preserve eligibility for harbor assistance grants.

Staff emphasized that approving the statement does not obligate the city to undertake the projects; it preserves the option to apply for federal or state harbor funding should grants become available. The packet lists three projects in the statement of intentions: harbor dredging, seawall reconstruction along the Hamilton property, and a breakwater extension. Staff noted the statement facilitates later grant applications and sets the city in a position to pursue funding.

Councilors discussed rough cost estimates, previous engineering studies and the Army Corps of Engineers’ differing conclusions. Staff said soil sampling and an April survey are scheduled to inform any application; the council approved the statement by roll call. The motion specifically waived reading and adopted the three‑year statement. Councilors recorded unanimous approval by roll call.

The council also discussed next steps: submit the statement to DOT by the April 1 deadline, proceed with scheduled soil sampling and continue coordination with coastal/harbor engineers; no construction funding was approved at the meeting.