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Non-Profit Organizations Grant Funding Applications
07/15/14
Annual grant applications for non-profit organizations to apply for funding from the City and Borough of Sitka General Fund for FY’15 are now available. Forms can either be found by clicking here: Grant Application or can be picked up from the Municipal Administrator’s office. For further information, please contact Deputy Clerk Sara Peterson at 747-1808 or sara@cityofsitka.com. Applications are to be returned to the Municipal Clerk’s Office on or before 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2014. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Assembly for its September 9th meeting.
Harrigan Centennial Hall Renewal Project Meetings Set
07/11/14
The Harrigan Centennial Hall Renewal Project has scheduled public meetings on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22. For more information click: Harrigan Centennial Hall Renewal Meetings
Blue Lake Water Switch
07/02/14
The construction on the expansion of the Blue Lake Hydroelectric Project is nearing its most critical stage. All current systems from Blue Lake, including electric generation and municipal potable water will be shut down and commissioning of the new power house and associated systems will begin. This means that Sitka’s pristine drinking water from Blue Lake will temporarily be switched to filtered water from Indian River beginning as early as July 15, 2014 and lasting as long as 120 days. The filtration system at Indian River will be intermittently tested with treated water flowing into the distribution system beginning as early as July 15th and fully switched by August 24th.
Also beginning August 24, Sitka will be drawing all its energy from the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project and using diesel generation if needed. Please conserve energy and water. While the schedule for completion is set for early November, this period may be extended to complete commissioning. The traffic light Power Supply Status will be frequently updated on this website to show the status of energy available. For more information please visit www.bluelakeexpansion.com.
Click on this link for a PDF version of this: Blue Lake Water Switch
Electrical Rates
07/15/14
In order to comply with the our bond convenants the Assembly approved Ordinance 2013-39 in September 2013. These electrical rates will go into effect in July 2014.
Notice to Mariners
07/15/14
Construction on the West Breakwater of the North Entrance to Thomsen Harbor has started and will continue through September 2014. An Anchor Barge with a crane with a 120 foot high boom will be moored in the vicinity of the opening placing rock. All traffic is advised to avoid the West side of the entrance and use the East side of the North Entrance between markers #7 and the temporary red buoy #8. In addition work will also start on an extension of Channel Rock Breakwater toward Japonski Island and all traffic should avoid the area. If you have any questions please visit or call the Sitka Harbormaster at (907) 747-3439.
Blue Lake Expansion Project
06/19/14
Wondering if the Blue Lake Expansion Project is on Schedule?
Click HERE to view a graphic which shows the project’s schedule as well as major construction milestones that have been completed and upcoming milestones. The graphic will be updated monthly on the Electric Department page and the Blue Lake Expansion Facebook page.
Sitka Municipal Harbor Code Changes
04/29/14
Click: Ordinance 2014-07 to see amendments to Sitka General Code Title 13 that reenacts certain sections to update the laws governing conduct and use of Sitka Municipal Harbor Facilities by adopting requirements for vessel maintenance, care and procedures for impounding nuisance vessels. These changes go into effect on May 8, 2014.
Blue Lake Expansion Project: One Year Later - Video Launch
04/24/14
The Blue Lake Expansion Project is now just over one year in to a two year timeline for construction. A short 3 minute video has been made to update everyone about construction progress. The video features loads of project specific information, captivating shots of workers, both local and out of state, heavy equipment, including the largest crane in Alaska, and explosions! The video is available to view at www.bluelakeexpansion.com.
Local Vendor Quote Signup
04/17/14
Volunteers Needed for the Strategic Planning Commission
06/17/14
A newly reenacted commission, the Strategic Planning Commission will assist the Assembly in developing, planning, and implementing strategic and planning priorities as determined by the Assembly. This newly formed commission will focus on strategic planning for the city. Click here to download an application. Click here to see the full version of the Ordinance that reenacted this commission.
Volunteer with the City and Borough of Sitka
06/26/14
Volunteer positions are available with various Municipal Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Interested persons are asked to submit a letter of interest and board application to the Municipal Clerk's Office (click here to download an application). To see the current vacancies please click on the following link: Vacancies
Employee Newsletter
07/16/14
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