Docks & Harbors public hearing on proposed changes to regulation on April 24

The Docks & Harbors Board will hold a public hearing and take final action on proposed changes to regulation at a board meeting on Thursday, April 24. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and take place in person in the Port Director’s Conference Room and remotely via Zoom.

The proposed changes to regulations are an amendment of Title 5, Chapter 15 (Fees & Charges). Read the full notice at bit.ly/4lJqF2c.

The public is invited to comment during the meeting or in writing. Written comments may be submitted via email to [email protected], via fax to (907) 586-0295, or via hard copy to the Port Director’s Office, 76 Egan Drive, Juneau, AK 99801. Please submit written comments by 4:30 p.m., April 24, 2025.

See the meeting agenda and packet at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-dhb/page/docks-and-harbors-board-meeting-13.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82488379728

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 824 8837 9728

Passcode: 544173

For questions, please contact Docks & Harbors at (907) 586-0282.

April 22nd, 2025|

Celebrate Grand Reopening of Adair-Kennedy Baseball & Softball Field on April 26

Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for the Grand Reopening and Rededication Ceremony of Adair-Kennedy Baseball & Softball Field on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m.

Come celebrate the exciting upgrades to this beloved community space, honor the field’s legacy, and help us kick off a brand-new chapter in local baseball and softball. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this is your chance to see the improvements and reconnect with the heart of Juneau’s ballfield community.

The celebration will take place in conjunction with Gastineau Little League’s Opening Day ceremony. All are welcome—let’s play ball!

For questions, contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

April 22nd, 2025|

Notice of Public Hearings at April 30 and May 19 Assembly Meetings

The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below.  The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of business the business day prior to the meetings.

The public may participate in-person or via Zoom webinar. Testimony time will be limited by the Mayor based on the number of participants. Members of the public that want to provide oral testimony via remote participation must notify the Municipal Clerk prior to 4pm on the day of the meeting by calling 907-586-5278 and indicating the topic(s) upon which they wish to testify. For in-person participation at the meeting, a sign-up sheet will be made available at the back of the Chambers and advance sign-up is not required. Members of the public are encouraged to send their comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected]

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
5:30pm: Special Assembly Meeting to Introduce Budget Legislation – Immediately followed by AFC, Assembly Chambers/Zoom
https://juneau.zoom.us/j/93917915176  1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 939 1791 5176

Ordinance 2025-03 An Ordinance Establishing the Rate of Levy for Property Taxes for Calendar Year 2025 Based Upon the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

Ordinance 2025-01 An Ordinance Appropriating Funds from the Treasury for FY26 City and Borough Operations.

Ordinance 2025-02 An Ordinance Appropriating Funds from the Treasury for FY26 School District Operations 

Summary of City & Borough of Juneau’s
Revised FY26 Operating Budget
(Including the Juneau School District)

      Estimated Revenues:     

State Sources                                                                                       $ 57,329,000
Federal Sources                                                                                       11,675,700
Local Taxes                                                                                             143,099,300
User Fees and Other                                                                             242,956,600
Fund Balance Usage                                                                               25,363,000
Total Estimated Revenues and Fund Balance Usage                 $480,423,600

Estimated Expenditures:    

General Governmental Funds                                                             $107,082,300
General Government – School District                                                   94,977,500
Enterprise Funds                                                                                   201,367,600
Internal & Debt Service Funds                                                               15,743,600
Capital Projects                                                                                       61,115,200
Special Assessments                                                                                   137,400
Total Estimated Expenditures                                                       $480,423,600

 Resolution 3090 A Resolution Adopting the City and Borough Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031, and Establishing the Capital Improvement Project Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. [This notice is provided in accordance with CBJ Charter Section 9.6 Hearing on budget and capital improvement program]

Preliminary Capital Improvements Program Fiscal Years 2026 – 2031 Plan
Summary of City & Borough of Juneau Revised FY26 Capital Projects
Summarized by Committee/Department Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Total FY26 Revised Budget

Administration                           $8,121,500
Bartlett Regional Hospital           3,000,000
Capital Transit                               740,000
Community Development              482,700
Docks                                         6,700,000
Eaglecrest Ski Area                        350,000
Harbors                                       4,350,000
Juneau School District                1,000,000
Lands & Resources                    3,100,000
Parks & Recreation                  11,322,000
Streets                                       9,912,000
Water Utility                               3,911,000
Wastewater Utility                     8,126,000
Total CIPs                           $61,115,200

Monday, May 19, 2025
7p.m. Regular Assembly Meeting, Assembly Chambers/Zoom Webinar
https://juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903 or 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 915 1542 4903 

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AF) An Ordinance Appropriating $10,000 to the Manager for the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Truck Capital Improvement Project; Funding Provided by Airport Capital Reserve Funds.

 Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AJ) An Ordinance Appropriating $4,000,000 to the Manager for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Emergency Department Addition Capital Improvement Project, and Deappropriating $4,000,000 from the Manager for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Emergency Department Addition Capital Improvement Project; Funding Provided by United States Department of Health and Human Services. 

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AK) An Ordinance Appropriating $150,000 to the Manager for Marie Drake Property Planning; Funding Provided by General Funds.

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) An Ordinance Appropriating $200,000 to the Manager for Contingency Federal Staffing Support Related to Tourism; Funding Provided by State Marine Passenger Fees.

Ordinance 2024-01 (b)(AM) An Ordinance Appropriating $500,000 to the Manager for the Lead Water Service Line Inventory Capital Improvement Project; Loan Funding Provided by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Alaska Drinking Water Fund State Revolving Loan Fund.

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AN) An Ordinance Appropriating $1,115,654 to the Manager for the Taku Harbor Improvements Capital Improvement Project; Grant Funding Provided by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

 ADA accommodation available upon request: Please contact the Clerk’s office 36 hours prior to any meeting so arrangements can be made for closed captioning or sign language interpreter services depending on the meeting format. The Clerk’s office phone number is 586-5278, TDD 586-5351, e-mail: [email protected]

 

April 22nd, 2025|

ZGYS director Jorden Nigro recognized as 2025 Alaska Champion for Kids

The City and Borough of Juneau is proud to announce that Jorden Nigro, director of Parks & Recreation’s Zach Gordon Youth Services division, has been recognized by the Alaska Children’s Trust as a 2025 Champion for Kids.

ACT’s annual Champion for Kids awards recognize individuals who demonstrate dedication and commitment in working to ensure that children and youth are living in safe, supportive and nurturing communities. Jorden will receive the award at a ceremony in Anchorage on Thursday, April 24.

“It’s humbling to receive this recognition from ACT,” Jorden said. “I am eternally grateful to get to do work I love with a team I love in the community I love. I hope this brings attention to the work happening in Youth Services and the commitment our team and our partners make every day to show up for young people in our community—young magical people who deserve safety, joy, love and to be seen for exactly who they are. It truly does take a village and I’m proud to be a part of this one.”

Jorden, a lifelong Southeast Alaskan, began her work with young people in 1999 at Juneau’s shelter for runaway and homeless youth. She has led Parks & Recreation’s youth services for the past decade, where her achievements include helping grow the drop-in Zach Gordon Youth Center into a full continuum of care—including prevention, intervention, and a 10-bed emergency shelter and transitional housing program, Shéiyi Xaat Hit (Spruce Root House). She also helped launch a scattered-site Rapid Rehousing program.

Most recently, Jorden has led the launch of new after-school programs in two Juneau neighborhoods, meeting children and families in the neighborhoods where they live to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school.

“Jorden truly embodies the spirit of community and public service that we all strive for,” said CBJ Manager Katie Koester. “Her passion for making sure the youngest and most vulnerable in our community are safe and well cared for is evident in everything she does. We’re proud to see her work receive this well-deserved recognition.”

Learn more about ACT Champions for Kids at alaskachildrenstrust.org/champions-for-kids.

Learn more about Zach Gordon Youth Services at juneau.org/parks-recreation/zach-gordon.

April 22nd, 2025|

Learn the basics of running for local office at free workshop on May 3

Have you ever thought about running for local office? This October, Juneau voters will elect several Assembly and School Board members—and one of them could be you.

CBJ and the Juneau League of Women Voters will host the eleventh annual “How to Run for Local Office” workshop on Saturday, May 3, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the CBJ Assembly Chambers (155 Heritage Way).

The workshop is designed to help educate and prepare people interested in running for local, municipal office or school board. Learn about what elected officials do, how to prepare for your run, requirements for candidacy, and the basics of a campaign. Each attendee will receive a full toolkit of information, including legal forms, references, and other resources for a local campaign.

This workshop is free. To register, visit juneaulwv.org/run. (Although drop-ins are welcome, registrations are highly encouraged to ensure materials are available for everyone.) Questions? Contact [email protected].

All CBJ 2025 Regular Municipal Election information will be available at juneau.org/clerk/elections as election season approaches.

This workshop is sponsored by:

Juneau League of Women Voters
City and Borough of Juneau Clerk’s Office
Juneau School District

With support from Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries.

For questions, please contact the Juneau League of Women Voters at [email protected].

April 22nd, 2025|