The Official Web Site Of The City And Borough Of Sitka

Welcome to our city website! I hope you find it helpful and informative, whether you live and work in Sitka, travel here to visit or just want to know more about our beautiful city. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you as Mayor and welcome your comments and suggestions. Cheryl Westover, Mayor

City Webpage Email Updates Now Available

5/4/12

The City of Sitka website is now offering selected pages with email notification whenever the pages are updated. To subscribe, please click on link Click here to subscribe.

Fisheries Enhancement Fund Request for Proposals

5/2/12

Request for Proposals for the disbursement of the available $35,300 in the Fisheries Enhancement Fund, established by Ordinance 2006-38 and approved by voters in the regular election held October 3, 2006, will be received at the office of the Municipal Clerk, City Hall, City and Borough of Sitka, 100 Lincoln Street, Sitka, Alaska until Friday, June 1, 2012, 2:00 pm. Proposals received after the time fixed for receipt will not be considered.

The proposal should contain the following information:

History of the organization
Current balance sheet
Pro forma financial statements
Dollars requested from funds
Statement of what will be achieved with the funding
Explanation of how this will enhance the fisheries within the City and Borough of Sitka

Questions may be directed to Jim Dinley, Administrator, 100 Lincoln St., Sitka, Alaska, 747-1808.

Free Solar & Wind Design and Installation Training

5/3/12

Solar Energy International is offering a free 4-week training on solar and wind power design and installation. For more information on the training click here. For an application to attend click here.

Marine Business Retention and Expansion Survey

4/19/12

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is conducting a business retention and expansion survey of the state’s maritime business and manufacturing industry. Information compiled under this survey will be used to assess sector specific needs by business type and region. Please click on the following link to complete the survey. Maritime Survey

Energy Star Rebate Program Applications

3/20/12

To participate in the program, fill out the appropriate form for the appliance, and turn in the application with required copies of receipts to the Electric Department or Utilities Office within 60 days of purchase.

The forms are available below, at the Electric Department, and the downtown Utilities Office.

Energy Star Freezer Rebate Application

Energy Star Heat Pump Rebate Application

Energy Star Heat Pump Hot Water Heater Rebate Application

Energy Star Refrigerator Rebate Application

Energy Star Washing Machine Rebate Application

For a list of frequently asked questions, click here.

Sitka's Power Supply Status

5/1/12

Yellow - Caution Using Electric Heat: There is a high risk that significant supplemental diesel generation will be required this year. As a precautionary measure, please conserve with the use of electric energy.

If you have questions, please contact Andy Eggen, Generation Manager, at 747-1886.

Volunteer with the City and Borough of Sitka

9/12/11

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