CBJ announces items for assembly for 5/17 and 6/12 for public hearing

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau have announced that the following items for assembly for May 17th and June 12th.

The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below:

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
5:30 p.m. Special Assembly Meeting Assembly Chambers/Zoom webinar
https://juneau.zoom.us/j/93917915176 or 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 939 1791 5176 Immediately followed by Assembly Finance Committee Meeting

Ordinance 2022-06(b)(AK)(c) An Ordinance Appropriating $1,200,000 to the Manager for a Loan for the Ridgeview Subdivision Project; Funding Provided by the Affordable Housing Fund.

Ordinance 2023-24 An Ordinance Amending the Elections Code Relating to Election Procedure.

Monday, June 12, 2023
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 2023-26 An Ordinance Creating a Short Term Rental Registration Program and Providing for a Penalty.

Ordinance 2022-06(b)(AU) An Ordinance Appropriating $30,000 to the Manager for the Deferred Maintenance Capital Improvement Project; Funding Provided by School District Operating Funds.

Items under “Unfinished Business” on the 6/12/23 Meeting:
Ordinance 2023-14 An Ordinance Appropriating Funds from the Treasury for FY24 City and Borough Operations.

Ordinance 2023-16 An Ordinance Establishing the Rate of Levy for Property Taxes for Calendar Year 2023 Based upon the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024.

Resolution 3016 A Resolution Adopting the City and Borough Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2029, and Establishing the Capital Improvement Project Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024.

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 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 BoroughAssembly@juneau.gov

 

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