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With state budget uncertainty looming, CBJ dives into budget season

April 3, 2019 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly and staff begin work on the Manager’s Revised Budget for fiscal year 2020 during tonight’s Special Assembly Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Chambers, immediately followed by an Assembly Finance Committee meeting. Due to the fiscal prudence of past Assemblies, CBJ is …

Comment on draft recommendations for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds by May 2

April 2, 2019 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The City Manager’s recommendations on how to allocate Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds are now available. The public has through May 2 to provide comment on the recommendations. Based on projected passenger numbers, the amount of revenue from the CBJ Marine Passenger Fee in fiscal year 2020 is anticipated to …

View of downtown Juneau from top of the tram.

CBJ’s multi-week budget process starts April 3 with Special Assembly Meeting

April 2, 2019 – News

April 3 kicks off a nine-week process that will determine the City and Borough of Juneau’s budget for fiscal year 2020. City Manager Rorie Watt will introduce the preliminary FY20 budget during a Special Assembly Meeting on April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Chambers immediately followed by an …

Volunteers needed for April 12 Search & Rescue exercise

April 1, 2019 – News

CBJ Emergency Programs Division is looking for 40 enthusiastic volunteers to help with a Search & Rescue Exercise Friday, April 12 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone, including youth with adult supervision, is welcome. There are opportunities for both indoor and outdoor locations, though more outdoor volunteers are needed. …

Deadline for Juneau Airport terminal art proposals is April 4

March 28, 2019 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau has invited artists to submit proposals for the design, production, and installation of art for the Juneau International Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project. This is a reminder that proposals are due April 4 at 2 p.m. Art has an important role in enhancing the public’s …

Proposed Regulation Changes re: Commercial Passenger Vehicles (Class C Certificates)

March 27, 2019 – News, Notices for Public Comment

CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO REGULATIONS Commercial Passenger Vehicle Regulation 20 CBJAC 40 Purpose: As currently adopted, the Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) Regulations only have requirements for annual certificates. This regulation change would reduce the length of operation for Class C certificates from a …

AEL&P to close Flume Trail April 1 thru October

March 27, 2019 – FYI, News

Alaska Electric Light & Power will be closing the Flume Trail on April 1 through October for major repairs. Here’s more information from the AEL&P website: “The Gold Creek Flume, built in the early 1900’s, is showing its age. Shifting and settling of the structure has caused leakage, reduced efficiency, and …

Amalga Boat Launch

How can the Amalga Harbor boat launch be safer & more efficient? Tell Docks & Harbors April 2

March 26, 2019 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Amalga Harbor can be a busy and congested launch facility. The City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors Department wants community input on how to improve the safety and efficiency of the boat launch. A public meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library. This is …

Eaglecrest closing weekend & Slush Fest March 31

March 25, 2019 – News

Eaglecrest Ski Area’s 2018-19 winter season is coming to an end. After two weeks of sustained warm temperatures, the snowpack is thinning rapidly and Eaglecrest is forced to adjust the operating schedule. Sunday, March 31 will be the last day of chairlifts on the main mountain. The Porcupine Learning Area will …

West Douglas Pioneer Road temporarily closed starting Saturday, March 23

March 22, 2019 – FYI, News

West Douglas Pioneer Road, located toward the end of North Douglas Highway, will be temporarily closed starting Saturday, March 23. Log loading, log hauling and construction cleanup operations will be taking place. For safety reasons, public use of the road is prohibited. The closure is anticipated to last up to …