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4th Quarter 2011Tax Returns Due

1/26/12

A reminder that if you have not already filed your  4th quarter 2011 Tax return for sales, bed, and fish box tax, it is due by Tuesday, January 31, 2012.  It must be in the tax office before 5:00 PM on that day, dropped in the payment drop box outside of City Hall, or postmarked January 31st.   Penalties will be assessed at 5% of the tax due or a minimum of $15.00 (if filed and paid in February after the due date) and interest assessed at 12% per annum on all returns after that time frame.  Penalties will continue to increase every month up to 5 months until the return is filed and paid. 

Notice of Vacancy

1/26/12

The Employee Relations Board is currently seeking Employee Representative for a 3-year term seat.  To read the full description and details click here.  To download a Declaration of Candidacy click here.

Energy Star Rebate Program Survey Results

1/25/12

To view the results of the Energy Star Rebate Program Survey please click the following link. Survey Results

Snow Safety Tips For Boats

1/18/12

Vessels sink due to the excessive accumulation of snow and inadequate snow removal. Heavy snow negatively impacting its stability. Ice can also build up inside overboard discharges and on weather decks, contributing to flooding and inhibiting buoyancy.  To prevent sinking of a vessel, the USCG recommends:

Removal of snow and ice accumulation, including keeping scuppers clear of blockage, checking the shaft packing for excess leakage, performing routine inspection of automatic bilge pumps, performing routine checks for signs of loose or deteriorating planks on wooden hulled vessels and visually inspecting all thru-hull fittings for damage or loose connections.  Leaving town? Make sure the Harbor Department knows who is watching your boat.  Keep warm and be safe!

Alaska Energy Authority Releases Draft Energy Plan for Southeast

1/12/12

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), in collaboration with Southeast Conference and the Southeast Alaska Integrated Resource Plan (SEIRP) Advisory Work Group, today released the draft Southeast Alaska Integrated Resource Plan for public review and comment.  Click here to read the full report.

Diesel Surcharge

1/10/12

Diesel Surcharge: Effective immediately a diesel fuel surcharge of $0.0135 per kWh is in effect to recover the costs of supplemental diesel generation. To minimize the impact of this fuel surcharge all customers are encouraged to minimize electric energy consumption and switch to a non-electric heat source if possible. The fuel surcharge applies to all customer classes and will be in effect one year, adjusted quarterly, or until the costs of operating the diesel generators is recovered. The fuel surcharge applies to all energy use (kilowatt hours) and does not apply to demand (kilowatts). Please contact the Electric Department at 747-4000 if you have questions.

Sitka's Power Supply Status

Update 8/22/11

Red - Stop Using Electric Heat: It is certain that significant supplemental diesel generation will be required this year. Please switch to an alternate heat source. (Oil, Wood, Etc.)

                                                             

Please switch to a non-electric heat source if available and take all measures to reduce electrical usage. System updates will be provided on the Electric Department web site.  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

City Reports

 

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