Small Business and Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant Applications Available

08/03/2020

Applications are now available for the Small Business and Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grants. You may fill them out electronically or print and scan them and submit by email to: caresgrants@cityofsitka.org.

 

Submission online is highly preferred and provides the applicant with proof of timely submission. You may hand-deliver or mail applications to City Hall at 100 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Alaska 99835, Attn: CARES Grant Admin. No applications received after the deadline of August 31, 2020 will be accepted.

  

Click here for a copy of the frequently asked questions or call Administration at 747-1824.  

Upcoming 2020 Municipal Election Information

07/24/2020

The Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 6.  To be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election, you must be a registered voter.  The last day to register in order to qualify to vote in the Municipal Election is September 6.  To register to vote, or update your registration record, visit https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/voterregistration.php. Applications are also available at the Municipal Clerk’s Office in City Hall at 100 Lincoln Street.

 

Sitka voters may choose to vote using any of these available options:

• Absentee Voting by Mail: Voters may submit an application to receive a ballot by mail. Ballots will be mailed mid-September and must be returned to the Municipal Clerk’s Office before 8:00 p.m. on October 6 or be postmarked by October 6.
• Advanced Voting In-Person: Voters may vote an early in-person ballot September 21 – October 5 at Harrigan Centennial Hall weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m  Enhanced protective measures, along with social distancing, will ensure safe polls for poll workers and voters. 
• Voting by Fax: Voters may submit an application to vote by electronic transmission. Voted ballots by electronic transmission must be submitted according to the municipal clerk’s instructions and received no later than 8:00 p.m. on election day.
• Voting by Personal Representative: Voters who are unable to vote in person due to age, serious illness or disability may have a personal representative pick up a ballot beginning September 21. Contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office for more information.
• Election Day In-Person: Voters may vote in-person on Election Day at their respective precinct in Harrigan Centennial Hall. Polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Enhanced protective measures, along with social distancing, will ensure safe polls for poll workers and voters.

For information concerning the October 6 Municipal Election, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 747-1811 or 747-1826.

Assembly Resolution 2020-26 Encouraging Face Coverings In Public Places

07/29/2020

At their meeting of July 28, the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly approved Resolution 2020-26 encouraging the people in the City and Borough of Sitka to wear masks or cloth face coverings in public places. This resolution is effective immediately and shall remain in effect through September 8, 2020, or until earlier terminated by the Assembly. Click here for a copy of the Resolution.

CARES Act Funding Utility and Moorage Relief Programs

06/23/2020

Applications for the CARES Act Funding Utility and Moorage Relief Programs are now available. You can find applications online at www.cityofsitka.org by clicking the link at the top of the page. Paper copies of the applications are available at City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street or the Harbor Office, 617 Katlian Street.

 

Applications received after the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 will be considered late and will not be accepted. We encourage submission of applications through the website. Alternatively, applicants may submit by email to caresact@cityofsitka.org or to the Utility Office at City Hall.

 

Utility subsidy inquiries or questions can be directed to the Accounting Clerk at 747-1859.

 

All moorage subsidy inquiries or questions can be directed to the Harbor Office at 747-3439.

FY21 Non-Profit Grant Applications Available

07/16/2020

Grant applications for non-profit organizations to apply for annual funding from the City and Borough of Sitka General Fund for FY21 are now available. Click here for the application or obtain a paper copy from the Municipal Administrator’s office (City Hall at 100 Lincoln Street). $50,000 is available for disbursement. Due to concerns related to COVID-19 applications are to be emailed to the renee.wheat@cityofsitka.org no later than 5:00pm Friday, August 21, 2020. Applications received after the time fixed for receipt will not be considered. Applications will be awarded at a special meeting of the Assembly in September. For information, contact Administrative Coordinator, Renee Wheat at renee.wheat@cityofsitka.org or call 747-1808.

City Offices Reopening

05/13/2020

City buildings are reopening.  For some departments appointments are required—this is to ensure compliance with all Federal (including OSHA), State, and local regulations. When entering City buildings, customers are asked to follow posted social distancing guidelines and are encouraged to wear a face covering. For information on specific hours of operations for each department click here, visit www.cityofsitka.com, or contact 747-1818 to be routed to a specific department.

How to Offer Public Comment at Assembly Meetings

05/21/2020

Regular Assembly Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall. Agenda and supporting documentation is available at https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Municipal Clerk's Office at City Hall.

 

Public comment on agenda items is encouraged and welcomed. While in-person  testimony will be taken during regular and special meetings, citizens can also provide comment by telephone. This is in an effort to comply with State of Alaska COVID-19 Health Mandates regarding physical distancing and group gatherings.

 

To sign up for telephonic testimony, call the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 747-1826 or email clerk@cityofsitka.org prior to 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting and specify the item you wish to testify on. Staff will do its best to accommodate requests received after 4:00 p.m. For discussion/direction/decision items, citizens are encouraged to sign up for telephonic testimony in order to have the opportunity to comment if a formal motion is made.

 

Assembly meetings are livestreamed through the City's website, YouTube Channel, and Facebook page. Livestreaming links may be found on the homepage of the City’s website at www.cityofsitka.com. In addition, regular meetings are aired live on KCAW FM 104.7, and broadcast live on local television channel 11. To receive Assembly agenda notifications, sign up with GovDelivery on the City website.

 

For more information contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at 747-1826 or 747-1811.

Livestream Assembly Meetings

04/09/2020

To livestream an Assembly meeting through our website, click on the "Assembly Videos" link under City Assembly (on the right-hand side of this page). This will take you to the calendar page for all Assembly meetings. To watch a live Assembly meeting, click on the right-hand side, "In Progress". To view previous meetings, click on any "video".

 

To livestream an Assembly meeting through our You Tube channel, click on the "City of Sitka YouTube Channel" link under City Assembly (on the right-hand side of this page).

 

You can also visit our Facebook page and stream the meeting. Click here: CBS Facebook

Sitka Municipal Administrator Declares a Disaster Emergency

03/15/2020

Good afternoon. This is John Leach, your Municipal Administrator.

Today, I am declaring a local disaster emergency in accordance with AS 26.23.140 to help prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, to open emergency funding, and formally request State and Federal support.

It is important to note, there are still no known cases of the COVID-19 virus in Sitka.

Click here to see the Municipal Administrator's entire statement.

Click here to see the Declaration of Disaster Emergency

Collaboration Ensures Comprehensive Response Plan

03/13/2020

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) and the Sitka Fire Department continue to closely monitor information being provided by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (ADHSS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to plan and prepare for a local response to the coronavirus threat. Sitka has yet to see any confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, however State of Alaska Governor Dunleavy announced the first confirmed case in Anchorage late yesterday, March 12.

 

“We have a comprehensive COVID-19 response plan in place. Collaborating leadership from SEARHC, CBS and EMS communicate regularly with Alaska DHSS and the state emergency operations center,” said CBS Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Dave Miller. 

 

The City and Borough of Sitka is closely monitoring and recommends Alaska Department of Health and Social Services guidance on community mitigation - a set of actions that persons and communities

can take to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections.  Examples include avoiding large gatherings and crowded places as much as possible; when in public try to maintain at least 6 feet distance from people; and consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings.

 

SEARHC Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elliot Bruhl stated, “We have established a unified command structure for this event working with our local partners. SEARHC has developed careful protocols for screening and caring for patients in our facilities, inline with recommendations from scientists and doctors at the state and national level. The safety of patients and staff are our highest priority.”

 

Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to those of the flu. Fever, sneezing, coughing, etc. can be attributed to both diseases. Contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing these conditions and are elderly or have chronic conditions such as COPD, cancer, diabetes or high blood pressure. Testing is available at all SEARHC locations, and will be available to patients displaying symptoms and meeting exposure risk criteria.

 

If you are concerned you might have contracted the coronavirus, don’t panic, as the flu or another respiratory virus is still the most likely cause.  Contact your healthcare provider for advice.  If you choose to visit an emergency department, call ahead to alert staff of your coronavirus concerns and request a mask be brought out to you prior to entering to reduce the risk of exposure. For additional information, visit covid19.searhc.org. For health questions or concerns outside of normal clinic hours, patients can contact the SEARHC 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1.800.613.0560 to be triaged by a registered nurse. 

 

Residents are encouraged to prepare for any local emergency by ensuring each family member has a 14- day emergency supply kit, including any necessary medications.

Community Collaborates for Coronavirus Preparedness

03/04/2020

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) and the Sitka Fire Department are closely monitoring information being provided by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (ADHSS), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to plan and prepare for a local response to the coronavirus threat. Sitka has yet to see any confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19.

 

“Together, we have strategically planned a response to EMS calls and reviewed emergency procedures,” said CBS Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Dave Miller.  “Emergency response has implemented updated 9-1-1 dispatch protocols to screen for potential coronavirus on all calls.  Hospital teams have set up an Incident Command System to ensure constant communication throughout the event.”

 

Dr. Elliot Bruhl, SEARHC Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer, shared that SEARHC providers received COVID-19 screening protocols in early February and all locations have been given direction to screen all patients meeting symptomatic requirements. COVID-19 symptoms are similar to those of the flu – fever, aching, cough, and shortness of breath.

 

“Sitkans can help prevent the threat by washing hands thoroughly and often; covering coughs and sneezes; cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects; and getting a flu shot to eliminate concerns, as COVID-19 symptoms are similar to those of influenza,” said Dr. Bruhl. Bruhl also recommends people stay home when sick.

 

If you are concerned you might have contracted the coronavirus, don’t panic, as the flu or another respiratory virus is still the most likely cause. Contact your healthcare provider for advice.  If you choose to visit an emergency department, call ahead to alert staff of your coronavirus concerns and request a mask be brought out to you prior to entering to reduce the risk of exposure. For health questions or concerns outside of normal clinic hours, patients can contact the SEARHC 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1.800.613.0560 to be triaged by a registered nurse. 

 

Residents are encouraged to prepare for any local emergency by ensuring each family member has a 14 - day emergency supply kit, including any necessary medications.

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

Volunteer with the City and Borough of Sitka

08/12/2020

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