Blue Lake Road Avalanche Potential
02/25/2020
The Forest Service reminds recreational users of the potential for avalanche activity near Blue Lake Road. Click here for the complete News Release.
City Seal Contest Open February 14 - March 31 4:00 p.m.
02/14/2020
The City and Borough of Sitka invites individuals to design the new official seal of the City and Borough of Sitka. The contest procedure, entry qualifications, and entry form can be found here or by contacting Municipal Clerk, Sara Peterson, at 747-1811 or sara.peterson@cityofsitka.org.
No Name Mountain and Granite Creek Master Plan – Request for Comment
02/10/2020
The City and Borough of Sitka and its consultant team are in the data collection, analysis, and public comment phase of master plan development for the No Name Mountain / Granite Creek Land Use Master Plan project.
The parcel is approximately 830 acres, bounded on the north by No Name Mountain and on the south by the Granite Creek area. This is one of the last large, contiguous parcels of relatively undisturbed city land along the road system.
We would like to hear your comments and suggestions on how to best use this parcel. Click here for a fillable form, and more information on the project.
The principal public meeting to gather input and ideas on how to use the parcel will take place in March, to be announced. But in the time leading up to that, we very much want to hear what you think.
For more information, contact Project Manager Scott Brylinsky at 738-8181.
Sitka's Hydro Generation Capacity
12/24/2019
The management of the excess hydrogeneration capacity is one of Sitka's most important strategic concerns. Click to see a memo from Interim Municipal Administrator's memo re: Availability and Uses of Sitka's Excess Hydro Generation Capacity.
Also see: SEARHC Load Estimates and Interruptible Heat Energy Availability by Power & Control Engineering.
New for Tax Year 2020
Cyclical Billing for Selected Personal Property Accounts
12/12/2019
For the 2020 Tax Year Personal Property accounts totaling less than $20,000 in declared asset value will be placed upon a four-year filing cycle. If your business is selected for this cyclical billing feature requiring filing only every four years, you will NOT be sent a courtesy mailing of your Business Personal Property Assessment Declaration Statement for 2020.
All other accounts will still be required to file on an annual basis, subject to the non-filing fee for non-timely filing. A courtesy copy of your assets currently on file will be mailed on December 15th, 2019. Simply update this declaration with new assets purchase during the year, and remove any assets that are no longer in use by your company. If you have any questions as to the filing status of your account, please contact the Assessing Office at the contact information below.
You may file early if you wish by contacting the Assessing Office. Types of property which must be listed, include, but are not limited to: construction equipment, machinery, tools, office equipment, furniture, fixtures, leased goods, aircraft, and rental furnishings.
If you would like to receive assessing notices or updates electronically you may submit your e-mail to: assessing@cityofsitka.org. If you have not received a declaration form, you may obtain one by visiting our website at www.cityofsitka.com/government/departments/assessing or by calling the Assessor’s Office at 747-1822.
Business property declarations will be due by 4:45 p.m. February 17, 2020.
Failure to file is a misdemeanor, per Alaska State Statute 29.45.140.
Sitka Seaplane Base
11/21/2019
The City and Borough of Sitka will hold a public meeting to discuss a New Seaplane Base on Japonski Island. For additional project information please visit the Public Works Project page.
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Update, 2010/2019 Map Comparison
07/19/2019
The Public Works Department has created an interactive map that exhibits changes from the currently adopted 2010 FIRM when compared to the updated 2019 FIRM, click here to go to the Public Works page to view interactive map.
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
02/03/2020
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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