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Request For Proposal for Purchase, Lease, Partnership, Management or Affiliation Of/With Sitka Community Hospital
03/30/2018
Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal to enter into an affiliation with Sitka Community Hospital, a component unit of the City and Borough of Sitka. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for Purchase, Lease, Partnership, Management or Affiliation Of/With Sitka Community Hospital is available on the Bids and RFPs page of the city website -http://www.cityofsitka.com/government/departments/publicworks/BidRFP.html. For more information, contact Municipal Administrator Keith Brady at 907-747-1808 or keith.brady@cityofsitka.org.
Assessing Department Releases Property Assessment Notices
Assessment Review Period Through April 16, 2018
03/20/2018
Sitka, Alaska –The City and Borough of Sitka Assessing Department recently mailed real property assessment notices for the 2018 tax year. Property taxes are due August 31st.
Assessing Director, Wendy Lawrence, stated staff has been working hard to bring all assessments up to date in a fair, uniform and equitable way. “Most property owners will see an increase of approximately 3.6% on this year’s assessment,” Lawrence said.
State of Alaska law requires Assessors to value all taxable property at 100% of its true and fair market value in dollars, according to the highest and best use of the property (AS 29.45.110). When determining values, Lawrence relies on comparable sales prices and relevant market data.
Property owners are encouraged to visit the Assessing Office to review assessments, discuss property details or learn more about the valuation methodology. If you feel there is an error, have market data or an appraisal that supports a different value, please submit the information to the Assessor for consideration during the review period of March 15th to April 16th.
Citizens have the right to file a formal appeal, in writing, prior to 4 pm on April 16th. The Assembly sits as the Board of Equalization and will adjudicate on filed appeals on May 7th.
The Sitka taxbase had a net increase in real property values of $40,600,000. Real property gains included an estimated $25,200,000 in new construction, and were offset by a net decrease of -$4,200,000 due to continued increases in exemptions, primarily the senior-citizen and disabled-veteran exemptions.
The City and Borough of Sitka general fund revenue will increase by approximately $240,000 due to higher real property values.
For more information, contact the Sitka Assessing Department at 907-747-1822.
Garbage Program Changes for Customers on the 4x4 Route
03/19/2018
Recently the Assembly voted to cut costs to the solid waste program, removing the 4x4 route, impacting approximately 97 customers. The 4x4 route provided specialty service on roads not maintained by CBS which are difficult and dangerous for the automated trucks to traverse. Garbage contractor, Alaska Waste, identified this route as a problem and recommended this service be dropped due to cost, safety, and inequity of service.
With the 4x4 route eliminated, impacted customers will need to move their trash container to a CBS maintained road or take their garbage to a shared tub, where an automated truck can safely pick up the container.
In certain cases, Alaska Waste may be able to provide a pack out service for homes within 30ft of automated truck routes for an additional fee.
Contact Alaska Waste for additional information or questions, at 907-747-5669.
Draft FY2019 Consolidated Operating Budget
03/13/2018
Following is the Draft FY2019 Consolidated Operating Budget. Click here.
Sitka Preliminary Landslide Mapping
02/07/2018
The Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) recently released preliminary data from the Sitka landslide mapping component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Sitka Multi-Hazard Assessment Study. Below is the preliminary work.
Per DGGS, the red debris flows are results from the model Laharz created with the same volume and parameters that fit the South Kramer debris flow. The blue debris flow estimations are based on the same volume, but are simulated with more resistance to the flow, observed in the North Kramer debris flow, where more trees were present to slow down the mud mixture. Updates to the debris flow mapping are dependent on the collection of additional LiDAR elevation and topographical information this spring.
This preliminary landslide runout map is intended to provide users with relative hazard information. The map is not intended to replace site-specific engineering-geologic or geotechnical investigations. It is intended that this map will provide useful information to guide regional and site-specific investigations for future developments, assist in regional planning, and to reduce risk in areas where hazards intersect vulnerable population.
The boundaries and polygons shown are based on computer modeling and assessment of coarse LiDAR hillshades, and should be considered approximate and preliminary. No subsurface exploration was performed for this study. Accurate prediction of runout distance and direction is not possible with currently available scientific knowledge. This work has been performed using practices consistent with geologic standards for slope stability; however, prediction of slope movement with absolute certainty is not possible with currently available scientific knowledge. The runout modeling analysis cannot be solely relied upon: factors such as water content, surface roughness, and routing may contribute to differences between modeled runout distances and actual distances. It is a supplement to geologic judgment and experience.
In 2016, the FEMA RiskMap Program awarded funding to DGGS for a multi-project grant to include Sitka Landslide Assessment and Emmonak Channel Migration Assessment. DGGS anticipates that final landslide assessment maps will be released by end of year. The Sitka Landslide Assessment map is a preliminary map and is not official or adopted by the City and Borough of Sitka.
Click here to view the Preliminary Debris Flow Runout Models for Sitka, Alaska.
Thomsen Harbor Lift Station Failure Update
02/03/18
The City and Borough of Sitka Wastewater Department reports that recent repairs to the Thomsen Harbor Lift Station has allowed wastewater to resume transfer directly to the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Japonski Island. Raw sewage is no longer discharging into the harbor. Work on the Thomsen Harbor Lift Station will continue, but first priority was to protect public health and the environment by ensuring transfer to the treatment facility. Environmental Superintendent Shilo Williams would like to thank Sitka Electric, Boreal Controls, and the dedicated CBS crew for their tireless efforts. Thank you to the community for limiting water usage during this emergency, allowing crews to repair this critical infrastructure.
Tsunami Alert Update - Emergency Prepardness
01/23/18
We would like to thank our Emergency First Responders and all Sitkans for their calm and rapid response to this morning's tsunami alert. Take the time to reflect on your family's emergency preparedness- Did you get the mobile alert? Did you know where to go? Did you have emergency kits easily accessible? Did you know where to get the most up to date information? The City and Borough of Sitka encourages citizens to take precautions.
Update to Sitka's Hazard Mitigation Plan
12/14/17
Interested in Sitka's preparedness for response to natural hazards? Preparing a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is the first step in the process of ensuring that each community’s critical facilities and services will continue to function after a natural disaster. CBS is currently in the process of updating the 2010 Sitka Hazard Mitigation Plan and needs your comments. Please attend a public meeting December 14th at 6 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall, email comments to planning@cityofsitka.org, and/or fill out thesurvey.
Current Sitka Hazard Mitigation Plan
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
Improve your Home- Consider an Accessory Dwelling Unit
04/24/2017
Parents moving in? Looking for rental income? and/or Want to add to the housing solution? Consider adding an accessory dwelling unit or small second home on your lot. Applications are available in the Planning and Community Development Department. Call 747-1814 with any questions.
10 Facts on CBS Debt
02/28/2017
Management of our City debt is a detailed and complicated process. Click on this link for more information: 2017 - 10 Facts on Debt
ECG Management Consultants Report
03/23/2017
Click the link below to read the ECG Management Consultants report to the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly regarding merging Sitka Community Hospital and SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium services.
ECG Management Consultants Affiliation Planning Report
CBS Enterprise Fund Forecast Models
03/22/2017
Each Enterprise Fund has developed Capital Plans that have identified critical infrastructure and capital improvements. To finance these projects, each Enterprise Fund may need to take on some sort of debt. These Fiscal Forecast Models are designed to show how and when each Enterprise Fund will need to take on and pay for this debt, over time, in order to keep up with their Capital Plan.
Click here to connect to the Fiscal Forecast Models
Draft Historic Preservation Plan
03/08/2017
The Historic Preservation Commission’s draft Historic Preservation Plan and Appendicies are now available for public viewing and comment. Public comment may be submitted via email to planning@cityofsitka.org or submitted in writing to the Planning Department at 100 Lincoln Street. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 28, 2017. Those with questions may call (907) 747-1814.
Sitka Comprehensive Plan
04/28/2016
The Sitka Comprehensive Plan website has gone live! Find plan information, public participation results, and meeting dates at http://sitkacomprehensiveplan.com/.
General Fund Efficiency Audit & Comprehensive Management Plan
02/03/2016
The final report from Municipal Solutions for the General Fund Efficiency Audit and Comprehensive Management Plan can be found on the link below.
General Fund Efficiency Audit & Comprehensive Managment Plan
The recommendations made by Municipal Solutions and the responses by the City can be found on the below link.
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
04/02/2018
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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