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Senior Sales Tax Exemption Reinstated
10/08/18
The City and Borough of Sitka would like to remind all citizens that with the passing of Proposition 1 the senior sales tax exemption will be reinstated after certification of the election results. Any person, sixty-five years of age or older, who is a resident of the state of Alaska may show their state issued driver’s license or identification at Sitka retailers to be exempted from paying sales tax for the purchase of goods, services or rentals. Seniors will be required to show state issued identification at the Utility Desk for exemption on utility and harbor bill sales tax. The state issued identification will be required while a new implementation policy is developed. Please contact Finance Department at 747-1840 with any questions.
Official Municipal Election Results
10/05/18
Attached are the official election results. The election results will be certified at the Regular Assembly Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Electrical Outage Claims
09/20/2018
The City and Borough of Sitka would like to inform citizens that may be experiencing appliance damage as a result of the electrical surge/outage that occurred on Saturday, September 15, 2018, to contact insurance agency, Alaska Adjusters, LLC., by phone at 404-219-3430, by email at claims@alaska.net, or by fax at 877-809-4435, and reference claim number 002028-0043369-GD-01-CLM. The insurance agency is available to accept claims and answer questions. CBS has reported all calls received documenting damage to the agent. For more information, contact the Administration at 747-1808.
Sitka Community Hospital RFP Process
08/27/2018
On June 5, the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly approved the following to advance to phase 2 of the Sitka Community Hospital RFP process: Alaska Regional Hospital, Quorum Health Resources, RCCH HealthCare Partners, SEARHC, and Sitka Jet Center. In addition, the Assembly added a requirement that in order to advance to phase 2, proposers consent to having their RFP materials released to the public. The proposers that have given their consent and desire to advance to phase 2 are: Quorum Health Resources, SEARHC, and Sitka Jet Center. Proposals may be viewed by clicking on the individual hyperlinks.
At the conclusion of phase 2, proposers were given the opportunity to provide expanded proposal materials. Attached is the final version received from SEARHC and Quorum Health Resources.
On August 20, the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly held a Town Hall Meeting to hear what community members liked, had concerns with, and additional questions on each of the three proposals. There was an opportunity for both small group work and open mic for public testimony. Approximately 175 people were in attendance.
Attached are the comments and notes from the Town Hall Meeting:
Community Feedback Sitka Jet Center Proposal
Community Feedback Quorum Health Resources Proposal
Community Feedback SEARHC Proposal Response to Questions from SEARHC
Flip Chart Notes Open Mic Public Comments
Consultant Reports:
Consultant Report to the Assembly
On August 28, the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly held a Regular Assembly Meeting for Discussion/Direction to select a proposer to move forward to phase 3 of the Sitka Community Hospital RFP process.
A motion was made to select SEARHC to move forward to phase 3 of the Sitka Community Hospital RFP process. It was approved 6-1.
On September 27, the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly approved a motion to direct the Administrator to sign the Letter of Intent to enter into negotiations with SEARHC.
Utility Cost Subsidization Program Opportunity
07/31/2018
The City and Borough of Sitka will accept applications for the Utility Cost Subsidization Program beginning August 1st through October 31st. Applicants meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a subsidization of their municipal utility costs. The subsidization period shall be for one year, beginning January 2019. An appointment with the Finance Department may be required. Applications are available at City Hall or online. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 747-1859.
FY2019 Consolidated Operating Budget
05/24/2018
Following is the FY2019 Consolidated Operating Budget. Click here.
Changes to Recycling
11/07/17
The City and Borough of Sitka Recycling Center will no longer be accepting Plastics 3 through 7 or mixed paper for recycle. World wide demand for recyclable products has declined and forced Republic Services, our waste collection contractor, to stop accepting the materials. Corrugated cardboard, tin, aluminum, glass, and plastics 1 and 2 will continue to be collected. We apologize for any inconvenience.
China Recyclables Ban Whitepaper 10.18.17
WRRA FAQ on Chinas National Sword 10182017
Citizen Web Request Form Online
02/05/2015
The city is now introducing a web feature which citizens can use online to initiate commonly requested work items from city crews. Please to to the following link:
City of Sitka iWorq Request Webpage
When you submit the request a ‘request number’ displays; you can check the status of that request by clicking on the “check request” button and entering the request number.
Local Vendor Quote Sign Up
04/17/2014
The City and Borough of Sitka encourages local vendors to submit quotes for purchases made by the City and Borough of Sitka. For more details click here:
Volunteer with the City and Borough of Sitka
10/03/2018
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
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