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Topic: 6.2.2025 Regular Assembly Meeting
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Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-06 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2025-06 may be found under agenda item 14A.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-07 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2025-07 may be found under agenda item 14B.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-08 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2025-08 may be found under agenda item 14C.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-09 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2025-09 may be found under agenda item 14D.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-10 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2025-10 may be found under agenda item 14E.
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.
The Assembly will consider the third reading of Ordinance #2025-05, which will set the Borough budget for FY 2026. A copy of the budget can be found at: proposed_fy26_budget.pdf
In its second reading, the FY2026 Budget was amended to make an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Harbor Reserves for purposes of a contribution to the dock facility project to be conducted by American Cruise Lines at the Petersburg Harbor, and to direct the Manager to contact ACL to explore whether there is common ground on the proposed facility, including the possibility of developing a design aligned with Concept No. 7. If the parties are in agreement, the Manager is to return to the Assembly with a proposed financial plan and timeline. No funds may be spent under this appropriation without the Assembly's approval of a written agreement.
Ordinance #2025-05, as amended, passed by a vote of 6 - 1 in its second reading.
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-06 will amend Section 4.28.130 of the Municipal Code to limit the sales tax exemption to low-income seniors and directing that the proposed amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the Borough. Ordinance #2025-06 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-07 will update the Electric Utility Code and increase customer charges and electric rates.
Ordinance #2025-07 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-08 will increase water rates per the rate schedule in the attached table. An annual rate review indicates that these increases are needed to keep up with increased costs to the Borough.
Ordinance #2025-08 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-09 will increase sewer collection rates over the next five years. An annual rate review of the utility indicates these increases are needed to keep up with increased costs to the Borough.
Ordinance #2025-09 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-10 will add "Section N – Marine Passenger Ship Refuse" to allow for fees for providing sanitation services to marine passenger ships.
Ordinance #2025-10 was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted, Resolution #2025-11 will set the millage rate for Petersburg Borough property taxes for FY 2026.
At the request of Assembly Member Lynn, a letter to the Alaska Delegation in support of the cleanup of Tulsequah Chief Mine has been drafted.