ABOUT SITKA

To learn more about Sitka and its rich history, click on this link.


SITKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION SURVEY

The Sitka Historic Preservation Commission is charged with developing a Historic Preservation Plan and working with the citizenry to ensure the preservation of the community's history.

An update to the Historic Preservation Plan, prepared in the 1990's, is now being undertaken. You can help with this important effort by completing a survey. Survey forms and boxes can be found at various locations around town, including the city offices, coffee shops and library. The survey can also be found by clicking on this link.

A public meeting on the matter will be held December 2nd, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

City of Sitka Community Resource Survey for Dubuque University

The City of Sitka, in conjunction with the University of Dubuque, is conducting a survey to assist the University in their due diligence process of identifying community resources who may be available for faculty positions for the revitalization of Sheldon Jackson College. Please complete the survey below. City of Sitka Community Resource Survey for Dubuque University link

COMPARATIVE CHARGES BY COMMUNITY

Compare charges for the communities of Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Petersburg and Wrangell with those for Sitka. The chart is available by clicking on this link.


SITKA ROUNDABOUT

For information about the roundabout, click on this link.


HAMES CENTER CONDITION ASSESSMENT

The Facility Condition Assessment and Repair Cost Estimate for the Hames P.E. Center is available by clicking on this link.


TAX REBATE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTS

Ordinance No. 2009-69 amends the Sitka General Code by repealing the sales tax exemption provision for retired persons who have reached the age of sixty-five, and adding a new section entitled "Tax Rebate for Sitka Senior Citizen Residents". This ordinance has been postponed until the Regular Assembly Meeting on December 8, 2009. The entire ordinance is available by clicking on this link.

SITKA LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FISCAL YEAR 2010

To view a copy of the FY10 Sitka Legislative Priorities, click on this link.

new statistics for city recycling

The figures for 2008 are in and our recycling program has again increased the amount of material we have recycled.

Last year we more than 1,400,000 pounds of paper products, metal cans and glass. This figure does not include all of the cars, appliances and different metals that were collected and processed at the Sawmill Cove Recycling Center. Read complete report on Recycle Page.

SITKA AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION PLANNING PROJECT

To view information on the Airport Terminal Expansion project, click on this link.


MARINE PASSENGER FEE FUND

To view the project recommendations from the Marine Passenger Fee Fund Committee, click on this link.


CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA DBE PROGRAM

To review the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan, click on this link.

public works request form now online

The city is now introducing a web feature which citizens can use to on-line initiate commonly requested work items from city crews. The feature is a customer interface page.  It allows citizens to initiate requests in a variety of areas.   To place your online public works request, please click on the following link: Public Works Request Form

We will look forward to your feedback on this new feature and hope it will be a convenience to our citizens. For more information on this new service, please read the entire description on the Public Works page. Public Works link


Tom Young Memorial Cabin reservations available online

RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 10:00 A.M. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE.

The Tom Young Memorial Cabin is available for public use. Reservations can be made in person only at the City and Borough of Sitka’s Parks and Recreation office, 100 Lincoln Street, Room 311, Sitka, Alaska. The fee for using the cabin is $40 + tax per night. For more information, call
(907)747-1852 or 1804.

To check availability, click on this calendar link.

For more information, and to apply for reservations, please download the
Tom Young Application and Information.pdf.