Upcoming 2019 Municipal Election
09/03/2019
The Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 1. 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 16 and will continue through September 30. Absentee voting by mail is available through September 24. 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.
Municipal Administrator Interviews and Community Receptions
09/10/2019
Interviews for Municipal Administrator candidates John Leach and Craig Cugini will be held on the following dates:
John Leach – September 12
- Community reception at Harrigan Centennial Hall 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Interview at Harrigan Centennial Hall 6:00 p.m.
Craig Cugini – September 27
- Community reception at Harrigan Centennial Hall 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Interview at Harrigan Centennial Hall 6:00 p.m.
Transfer Station Closure Update
09/06/19
The Transfer Station will NOT be closed to the public September 9th to September 15th while the truck scale is being replaced. The City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department was able to come up with an alternate method to do the work, which will not inhibit operations. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 747-1804. Thank you.
Property Tax is Due by August 30th. Penalty and interest will be applied if payments are not made or postmarked by 5:00pm on August 30th
08/22/2019
Property tax payments may be made in person between 10AM and 4PM at the Utility Office on the first floor of City Hall, located at 100 Lincoln Street. Payments left in the drop boxes (either outside of City Hall or outside of the first floor Utility Office) will be considered on time if placed in a drop box by 5PM August 30th. Credit card payments may also be made online at https://www.xpressbillpay.com/#/ or by calling 907-747-1818.
SEARHC Sitka Community Health Council Membership
08/30/2019
The City and Borough of Sitka is seeking individuals interested in serving on the SEARHC Sitka Community Health Council in the category of At-Large. The Council’s purposes are: 1) to advise SEARHC on the needs regarding the health and welfare of the people of Sitka, and, 2) to advise SEARHC regarding the operations of SEARHC’s clinic(s) and its hospital located in Sitka. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest no later than Tuesday, October 1 to Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson at 100 Lincoln Street (3rd floor) or by email to sara.peterson@cityofsitka.org. Letters of interest will be considered by the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly for appointment at the October 8 regular meeting. For more information, or to obtain a copy of the Sitka Community Health Council Charter, contact Sara Peterson at 747-1811 or sara.peterson@cityofsitka.org.
Voter Registration Reminder For Municipal Election
07/23/2019
The Municipal Election is October 1, 2019. To be eligible to vote you must be a registered voter. The last day to register in order to qualify to vote in the Municipal Election is September 1. To register to vote, or update your voter registration record, please visit: https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/. For more information contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 747-1811 or 747-1826. Division of Elections Region I Office contact information is 1-866-948-8683 or http://www.elections.alaska.gov.
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.
Utility Cost Subsidization Program Opportunity
07/25/2019
The City and Borough of Sitka will accept applications for the 2020 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, 2020. An appointment with the Finance Department may be required. Please click here to access an online application and instructions, or you can pick up an application at the Utility Office on the 1st floor of City Hall at 100 Lincoln Street. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 747-1859.
CBS Assembly Votes in Favor of Agreements for Sitka's Integrated Delivery System - Next Stop SEARHC's Board
04/16/2019
Below please find the City and Borough of Sitka and SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium’s joint press release.
Current CBS/SEARHC Affiliation Documents
06/18/2019
Following are the most up to date Asset Purchase Agreement and Summary of Changes regarding the CBS and SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium hospital affiliation and the Sitka Community Hospital 2017 and 2019 Termination Study for PERS.
Final Asset Purchase Agreement By and Between SEARHC and the CBS June 12, 2019
Summary of Changes to the Asset Purchase Agreement
Current Asset Purchase Agreement (Word Version)
Current Asset Purchase Agreement (PDF Version)
Current Redlined Asset Purchase Agreement (PDF Version)
Sitka Community Hospital Termination Study for PERS 2017
Sitka Community Hospital Termination Study for PERS 2019
Updated CBS/SEARHC Affiliation Documents
04/09/2019
On March 27, 2019 the City and Borough of Sitka distributed a press release regarding updating affiliation agreements with SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in preparation for the April 15, 2019 Special Assembly meeting. Following is the press release, updated Asset Purchase Agreement and Summary Changes.
Updated Asset Purchase Agreement (Word Version)
Updated Asset Purchase Agreement (PDF Version)
Redlined Asset Purchase Agreement
Summary Changes (Word Version)
Marine Services Center Bulkhead Condition Assessment
03/26/2019
Click here or below to find the 2011 PND Marine Services Center Bulkhead Condition Assessment prepared for the City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department.
Marine Services Center Bulkhead Condition Assessment
Sitka Community Hospital Purchase and Lease Agreements
03/15/2019
Below please find the Sitka Community Hospital Asset Purchase Agreement and Lease Agreement between Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and the City and Borough of Sitka. Also included is the consultant Executive Summary. The negotiating team completed its process and these are the final documents for public review.
Senior Sales Tax Exemption Reinstated
12/20/2018
The City and Borough of Sitka Senior Sales Tax Exemption has been reinstated. Per Sitka General Code, any person, sixty-five years of age or older, who is a resident of Alaska, may show their previously issued Sales Tax Exemption Card to receive the exemption from paying sales tax on the purchase of goods, services, or rentals for personal use or consumption. If you no longer have your card or are newly eligible, exemption cards will be issued weekdays at City Hall, in the Sales Tax Office located on the 2nd floor, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $25.00 fee will apply to all new applications and a $5 fee for replacement cards. Contact the Finance Department at 747-1840 with any questions.
Update- Blue Lake Turbidity Levels Drop
11/19/2018
Sitka, Alaska –The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) reported that Blue Lake turbidity dropped to an acceptable level at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, following an event starting early that morning.
The CBS Water Division began utilizing storage tank water exclusively at approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning, due to high levels of turbidity in Blue Lake. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Blue Lake water was enabled to enter the system, restoring water pressure and refilling storage tanks.
CBS will monitor and test to ensure fecal coliform bacteria continue to be within acceptable levels to avoid the need for a city wide boiled water notice. Water pressure should have returned to normal. The public is not required to take any special precautions at this time.
For more information on the special filtration avoidance waiver for water drawn from Blue Lake, water turbidity, and Sitka’s need for a secondary water source, please see the Blue Lake Penstock System Infrastructure Fact Sheet below.
Blue Lake Penstock System Infrastructure Fact Sheet
11/09/2018
Interested in finding out more information in regards to the Blue Lake Penstock System and Sitka's need for a Secondary Water Source? Check out the Blue Lake Penstock System Infrastructure Fact Sheet.
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.
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
09/04/2019
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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