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Upcoming 2018 Municipal Election
08/08/2018
The Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 2. Sitka’s two polling locations are located in Harrigan Centennial Hall at 330 Harbor Drive. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Advanced (in-person) voting will be available weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall (3rd floor) beginning September 17 and will continue through October 1. Absentee voting by mail is available through September 25. For further information, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 747-1811 or 747-1826. Visit the Election Information page for candidate information, the sample ballot, absentee ballot request and other helpful information.
http://www.cityofsitka.com/government/…/elections/index.html
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.
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.
2018 Property Tax Bills Released
07/12/2018
The City and Borough of Sitka Finance Department would like to notify and remind taxpayers, real and personal property tax bills have been mailed and are due Friday, September 14, 2018. Property taxes not paid (or postmarked) by 4:45 p.m., September 14, 2018 will become delinquent, with progressive penalty and set interest applied. Payments may be made by mail, online (Payments may be made ONLINE by creating an account though Xpress Bill Pay), in person at the City Hall Customer Service Desk, or by phone between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. by calling 747-1818. Taxpayers with questions regarding their bill may contact the Finance Department Billing Office at 747-1853.
Xpress Bill Pay Property Tax Payment Instructions
FY2019 Consolidated Operating Budget
05/24/2018
Following is the FY2019 Consolidated Operating Budget. Click here.
Changes to Senior Sales Tax Exemption
06/07/2018
The City and Borough of Sitka will be making changes to the senior sales tax exemption beginning July 2018. Recently the Assembly voted to change the senior sales tax exemption to the need based rebate program. Starting July 1st, senior citizens will no longer be exempt from paying applicable sales taxes on their purchases. Those 65 and older, and receiving assistance, may be eligible for a rebate. Applications can be submitted to the Finance Department between January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019. Rebates will then be issued to qualified applicants in July, 2019. For more information, visit www.cityofsitka.com or call the Finance Department at 747-1840.
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
09/10/2018
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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