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When: April 20, 2026 06:00 PM Alaska
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The minutes for the April 13, 2026, meeting will be included in the May 4, 2026, meeting packet for approval.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2026-05 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2026-05 may be found under agenda item 14A.
Any public testimony regarding Resolution #2026-11 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Resolution #2026-11 may be found under agenda item 15A.
Persons wishing to share their views on any item on today's agenda may do so at this time.
Persons with views on subjects not on today's agenda may share those views at this time.
Utility Director Hagerman will apprise the Assembly of a potential data center project and its benefits to the community. Andrew Mazzella, of Mazzella Alaska LLC, and Sam Enoka, CEO of Greensparc, will also be available to answer Assembly questions regarding the property or the data center.
If approved in three readings, this ordinance would make changes to the following funds:
Secure Rural Schools Revenue: The federal government approved the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 on December 18, 2025. The Borough received its FY24 payment on March 23, 2026, in the amount of $722,484 for Title I Schools and Roads. A letter from the State of Alaska is attached.
Elderly Housing – Fund 470: Funds are proposed for replacement of Elderly Housing's 44‑year‑old dry sprinkler system valve and air compressor, which have exceeded their useful life. Details are included in the attached memorandum.
Fire Department: To complete the funding of new SCBA tanks and masks to replace expiring equipment. This expenditure was authorized by Resolution 2026‑05, approved March 16, 2026. The resolution is attached.
Waste Water Outfall Repair Project – Fund 764: This adds $275,000 in loan funding from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) as well as a $275,000 expense for the project.
Ordinance #2026-05 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If approved, this resolution will authorize the lease of Borough tidelands at the end of Dock Street to American Cruise Lines, Inc. for construction and use of a mooring float and gangway to support cruise vessel operations.
Petersburg Borough Resolution No. 2026-12 and Borough and City of Wrangell Resolution No. 05-26-2046
This joint resolution affirms Petersburg’s and Wrangell’s shared commitment to responsible economic development, coordinated use of Tyee Lake hydropower, and open communication regarding large new electrical loads. It establishes expectations for collaboration, equitable use of firm power capacity, and local responsibility for supplemental generation, ensuring affordable, reliable power while supporting sustainable regional growth.
A memo from Utility Director Hagerman is attached.
The Utility Department requests Assembly approval of a fuel adjustment charge for all kilowatt‑hours billed between May 27 and June 27, 2026, related to increased diesel generation during the annual SEAPA maintenance shutdown. Pursuant to PMC 14.16.720, the adjustment would be calculated using a base diesel fuel cost of $3.87 per gallon, consistent with the FY2026 budget, to recover unanticipated fuel costs while lessening the impact to customers.
A memo from Director Harbour with more information is attached.
This discussion item requested by Member Meucci
Discussion of coordination and public awareness planning for increased bear activity this spring.