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Before the
FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
for the
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
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Alaska Resources
Library & InformatIon Sel"VIces
Anchorage, Alaska
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA
SITKA, ALASKA
SEPTEMBER 1977
City and !Borough of S~tka
Kenneth F. Plumb
Secretary
Federal Power Commission
825 N. Capitol Street N.E.
Washington D.C. 20426
P.O. BOX 79 SITKA, ALASKA 99835
September 14, 1977
Subject: Green Lake Project: Application for Federal Power Commission
License
Dear Sir:
Transmitted herewith, in accordance with the Federal Power Act
and Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations are an original and
nine (9) conformed copies of our Application for License for the Green
Lake Pro j ec t.
As we have related to in appropriate portions of the Application
our need for the power from the Project is very urgent. In order to
meet the August, 1981 on-line date, it is necessary to begin project
construction by March 1978. Under these time limitations we will
appreciate whatever efforts can be made by the Commission to expedite
procuring the license.
Very truly yours,
rz,-A/:~ ~~~ Gutie~~
Administratora FG:mm
Enclosures
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BEFORE THE FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
1. The City and Borough of Sitka, hereinafter referred to as the
"Applicant", a municipality organized under the Laws of the State
of Alaska, and having its office and principal place of business
at Sitka, in the State of Alaska, hereby makes Application to the
Federal Power Commission for a License to authorize the construc-
tion, operation and maintenance of certain project works fully des-
cribed herein.
2. The name, title and post office address of the person to whom
correspondence in regard to this Application shall be addressed is
as follows:
copy to:
Mr. Fermin Gutierrez, Administrator
City and Borough of Sitka
Post Office Box 79
Sitka, Alaska 99835
James V. Williamson
Assistant Manager, Western Design Office
R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc.
200 Tower Building
Seattle, Washington 98101
3. The Applicant is a City/Borough organized under the Laws of
the State of Alaska.
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4. The measure of control or ownership exercised by the Applicant
in any other organization or over the Applicant by any other or-
ganization is as follows:
The Applicant has full control and ownership of the elec-
trical generation and distribution system serving the area
in and around the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska.
5. The Applicant operates and/or proposes to operate in the fol-
lowing states:
The Applicant operates and proposes to continue operating
only within the State of Alaska.
6. A concise general description of the Green Lake Hydroelectric
Project and principal project works is as follows:
a. General
The Green Lake Hydroelectric Project (Project) is located
in Southeast Alaska on the west central portion of Baranof Island
approximately 10 air miles southeast of Sitka. The Project will
consist of a dam at the outlet of Green Lake, a power tunnel and a
powerhouse situated at tidewater on Silver Bay.
b. Dam and Reservoir
The dam will be a double-curvature, concrete arch struc-
ture located about 80 feet downstream from the mouth of the exist-
ing Green Lake. The dam will have a maximum height of 230 feet
above the estimated bottom of the foundation excavation and a
crest length of 460 feet at El 400.0 (MSL). It will have a crest
thickness of 10 feet, bottom thickness of 23 feet, and a center-
line radius at the crest of 240 feet.
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An uncontrolled ogee spillway section 100 feet in length
with a crest at El 390 (MSL) will be centrally located in the dam
crest. The crest will flip the flows into the streambed downstream.
Due to the excellent quality of the rock in the streambed no still-
ing basin will be provided; however. a natural control section in
the river just downstream of the dam will create a natural plunge
pool which will assist in dissipating the energy of spills. The
spillway will discharge 11.000 cfs at a reservoir elevation of
399.3 (MSL).
A power intake will be located on the upstream face of
the dam to the north of the spillway section. The intake invert
will be at El 260 (MSL). Trashracks will protect the power intake
from trash and debris during operation. A 7-foot by 9-foot fixed-
wheel gate will be provided for emergency closure and to permit
draining of the power conduit for inspection and maintenance. A
single lane roadway. for operation and maintenance access. will
extend from the north abutment along the crest of the dam to a
point over the power intake.
A low level outlet works facility containing a l2-inch
Howell-Bunger valve and a l4-inch butterfly guard valve will be
located at El 250 (MSL) in the dam near the center of the stream
channel.
The Green Lake Reservoir. at the proposed normal reser-
voir elevation of 390 (MSL) feet. will have a surface area of 1.000
acres and an active storage capacity of 74.000 acre-feet. The re-
servoir will be approximately four miles long by one-half mile wide
and extend about three miles up the Vodopad River Valley from the
present upper end of Green Lake. The proposed minimum reservoir
elevation is to be 280 (MSL) feet with a corresponding surface area
of 400 acres.
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c. Water Conduit
The power conduit will extend approximately 1,900 feet,
from the power intake in the dam to the powerhouse and Vlill have
a maximum hydraulic capacity of 744 cfs at a normal reservoir ele-
vation of 390 (MSL) • The power conduit will be a circular tunnel
constructed in rock at approximately a 15% grade, partially con-
crete lined at the portals and areas of poor quality rock, and un-
lined elsewhere. The "A" line diameter of the unlined section will
be 10.6 feet, and the concrete-lined sections will have an inside
diameter of 8 feet. The tunnel will terminate in a horizontal
length of steel and concrete-lined tunnel about 50 feet upstream
of the powerhouse, where it will bifurcate into a manifold of two
5.6-foot diameter steel-lined sections each extending to a generat-
ing unit within the powerhouse.
d. Powerhouse
The powerhouse will be an indoor-type surface installa-
tion, located on Silver Bay about 350 feet north of the mouth of
the Vodopad River. It will set into a side hill excavation and
will be anchored to the rock slope. A rock trap will be provided
at the top of the cut slope to provide additional protection for
the powerhouse against rockfalls. The structure will be reinforced
concrete, 32-feet wide, 82-feet long, and 70-feet high. It will
contain two unit bays and a service bay. The unit bays will house
two vertical Francis turbines, each having a best gate output of
11,300 horsepower under a net head of 349 feet (average conditions),
resulting in a total installed plant capacity of 16,500 kW. The
discharge through each unit under these conditions will be 310 cfs.
Generators will be umbrella-type operating at a speed of 514 rpm.
The substation will be located over the tailrace on a
covered concrete deck. Single-~hase transformers will transform
the voltage from 13.8-kV to the 69-kV transmission voltage, and a
spare transformer will be provided. The plant will be remotely
controlled from the Blue Lake Powerhouse.
e. Access Road
The access road will extend from the end of the existing
highway at Herring Cove a distance of 7.4 miles to the project
site. For economic and environmental reasons, the road will be of
single lane construction with turnouts and will be constructed to
minimum standards, adequate only for construction access and for
maintenance of the Project. Since the road will not be built to
public use standards, public vehicular access to the Project will
not be allowed and a permanent barricade at Herring Cove will bar
unauthorized vehicular traffic.
The road alignment will proceed generally at or near
tidewater paralleling the shoreline. From Herring Cove south the
first three miles will vary between a half bench cut and a full
embankment section. The remaining portion of the road extending
to the project site will require a full bench cut for most of its
length. As the road approaches the project area it will divide
with one branch extending to the dam site right abutment area and
the other to the powerhouse. Roadway width will be 14 feet. Maxi-
mum grade will be 15% and minimum curve radius will be 100 feet.
f. Transmission Line
The transmission line will be 69-kV, generally parallel-
ing the access road and extending from the Green Lake Powerhouse
to the Blue Lake Project substation. Structures will be single
wood poles with a wishbone crossarm configuration.
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The existing 4-mile, 34.5-kV transmission line from the
Blue Lake Project (FPC Project No. 2230) to the Marine Street sub-
station in Sitka will be upgraded to 69 kV by amendment to the Blue
Lake Project License.
7. The location of the Project is as follows:
a. In the State of Alaska
b. In the Borough of Sitka
c. On the following stream; Vodopad River, carrying no com-
merce.
d. In the region of the following-named City: Sitka.
8. Lands of the United States
The project site is located on lands presently owned by
the United States and administered by the U.S. Forest Service as
part of the Tongass National Forest. However, the State of Alaska
is in the process of selecting approximately 5,700 acres of land,
of which the project area is a part, under Section 6(a) of the
Alaska Statehood Act (PL 85-508) which allows for the State selec-
tion of National forest lands for the purpose of economic develop-
ment of cities and communities.
9. The proposed initial and ultimate scheme of development for
the Project is as follows:
The Green Lake Project, a conventional hydroelectric
development with a total installed capacity of 16,500 kilowatts,
is expected to produce an average annual energy output of approxi-
mately 64,900,000 kWh delivered to the load center. This is con-
sidered to be the ultimate development of the water resources in
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the Green Lake-Vodopad River drainage area and no additional future
power installation is contemplated.
10. The proposed use or market for the power to be developed is
as follows:
The power produced by the proposed Green Lake Project
will be used to augment the output of the Applicant's existing sys-
tem presently serving the government, military, commercial, indus-
trial and residential users of Sitka, Alaska. As the Green Lake
Project contributes to the Applicant's overall system, the market
available to the Project is that of the entire system.
11. The location, a brief description and capacity of all power
plants or other electric facilities owned or operated by the Ap-
plicant, the market supplied thereby and the relation thereof to
the Project applied for, are briefly described as fOllows:
a. Hydroelectric Facilities
The Applicant owns and operates the Blue Lake Project
(FPC Project No. 2230), a conventional hydroelectric development
on Blue Lake approximately 5 miles east of Sitka by highway. The
Project consists of a reserVOir, concrete arch dam, intake struc-
ture, two tunnels which are connected by a steel penstock, power-
house, substation and transmission line to the load center. The
Blue Lake Project became operational in 1961.
The dependable capacity from the Project is considered
to be 6,500 kW. A previous study(l) has determined that a firm
delivered energy of 32,000,000 kHh and an annual average delivered
(1) City and Borough of Sitka. Electric Utility System, Analysis
of Electric System Requirements, prepared by R. W. Beck and
Associates, Inc., April, 1974.
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energy of 44,000,000 kWh can be expected from the Project. The
Blue Lake Project presently operates as a base load facility and
is expected to continue as such when the Green Lake Project becomes
operational.
b. Diesel Generating Facilities
Although hydroelectric power is the major source of
energy within the Applicant's system, the balance of the Applicant's
generation facilities presently is diesel-fired internal combustion
units located near the center of Sitka. There are presently 2 units
rated at 300 kW each, one at 500 kW and another at 2,050 kW for a
total combined capacity of 3,150 kW. The smaller units are old and
essentially used for standby capacity reserves. The 2,050-kW unit
was installed in 1968. Operation of the diesel units has been to
supply system reserves. However, with the projected increase in
load in the near future, this situation is expected to change dras-
tically. It is planned to install two new 2,500-kW diesel units
to be on-line by late 1978 to meet system demand and maintain sys-
tem integrity.
When the Green Lake Project comes on-line in late 1981,
the more costly to operate diesel capacity will be retired to a
system reserve status.
12. The following exhibits are filed herewith and are hereby made
a part of this Application:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Organization Papers
Resolution Authorizing the Filing of
Application for License
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Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Statement as to Special Hydroelectric,
water Power or Irrigation Laws of the
State of Alaska Pertaining to the Con-
struction of the Project
Statement that the Applicant has Com-
plied with the Laws of the State of Alaska
with Respect to Bed and Banks, its Use of
the Water and its Right to Engage in the
Business of Developing, Transmitting and
Distributing Electric Power
Statement of the Nature, Extent and
Ownership of the Water Rights for the
Project
Summary of the Nature and Extent of the
Applicant's Title to or Rights to Occupy
or Use the Private Lands Necessary to
Develop, Operate and Maintain the Proj-
ect
Statement of the Financial Ability of
Applicant to Develop and Operate the Project
Statement of the Proposed Operation of
the Project During Periods of LOw, Hormal
and Flood Streamflow
Statement of the Estimated Dependable
Capacity and the Average Annual Energy
Produced by the Project
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Exhibit J
Exhibit K
Exhibit L
Exhibit 1-1
Exhibit N
Exhibit 0
Exhibit P
Exhibit Q
Exhibit R
Exhibit S
Exhibit T
Exhibit U
Exhibit V
Exhibit H
General Project Map
Detailed Project Maps
General Design Drawings
General Description of Mechanical, Elec-
trical, and Transmission Equipment
Estimated Cost of Project Development
Statement of the Estimated Time Required
to Complete Project Works
Not Required
Not Required
Project Recreation Plan
Statement of the Effect of the Project
on Fish and Wildlife Resources
Statement Justifying the Development of
the Project by the Applicant Rather than
by the Federal Government
Not Required
Statement of the Protection, Enhancement
of Natural, Historic and Scenic Features
in the Design, Location, Construction
and Operation of Project Features
Environmental Report
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Applicant has caused its name to be here-
unto signed by Fermin Gutierrez its Administrator and its seal to
be hereto affixed by its Clerk there-
unto duly authorized, this day of , 1977.
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA
By
Administrator
Attest:
Clerk
VERIFICATION
State of Alaska
City and Borough of Sitka, ss:
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ss:
Fermin Gutierrez being first duly sworn deposes and says that
he is the Administrator of the City and Borough of Sitka, the
Applicant for a License, that he has read the foregoing Ap-
plication and knows the contents thereof; that the same are
true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Administrator
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
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(SEAL)
(Notary Public)
My commission expires
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EXHIBIT A
ORGANIZATION PAPERS
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HOME RUlLE
CHARTER OF lIHUE
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SiTKA
City and Borough of Sitka. AJa4a
Box 79 Sitka, Alaska 99335
Printed December, 1971, by Sitka Printing Co. and The Daily Sitka Sentinel
CONTENTS
Preamble
Article I -Name, Boundaries and Powers
1.01 Name
1.02 Botmdaries
1.03 Powers
Article" -The Assembly
2.01 Composition
2.02 Powers
2.03 Terms and Representation
2.04 ~alifications
2.05 Vacancies and Forfeiture of Office
2.06 Organization and <Xficers
2. CTl Salaries and Com pensation
2.08 Meetings
2.09 Rules am Record
2.10 Voting
2.11 Prohibitions
2.12 Investigations
2.13 Om and Special Advisors
2.14 Independent Audit
Arti cle III -l.egi sl.tien
3.01 Action Requiring an Ordinance
3.02 Ordinances in General
3.03 Emergency Ordinances
3.04 Codes of Technical Regulations
3.~ Administration Code
3.06 Authentication and Recording; Codification;
Printing
Article IV -~in;str __ ·Exeeutive
4.01 Appointment, ~alifications, Compensation
4.02 Removal; Suspension
4.03 Acting Municipal Administrator
4.04 Powers and Duties of Administrator
Artide V -NemiMtiens •• Elections
5.01 General Requirements
Article VI -lniti_ive, Ref .... endum mel Recall
6.01 Initiative and Referendum
6.02 Recall
Article ¥ll..=.P:olig. ~ Fire COf!Imission
-7.01 Police and Fire Commission
Article VIII -Planning
8.01 Planning Commission
8.02 Comprehensive Plan
Article IX -Municipal Utilities
g.Ol Operating Standards
9.02 Accotmting
9.03 Management
Article X ~ Education
10.01 Public School SyStem
)0.02 School Board
10.03 Budget
Article XI -Finance
11.01 Fiscal Year
11.02 Submission of Budget, Capital Improvements
Program and Message
11.03 Scope of J3udget
n.04 Scope of C1pital Improvements Program
11.~ Scope of Message
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11.06 Hearing
11.07 Assembly Action on Budget
11.08 Assembly Action on Capital Improvements
Program
11.09 Certification and Distribution
11.10 Supplemental and Emergency Appropriations
11.11 Reduction and Transfer of Appropriations
11.12 Lapse of Appropriations and Surpluses
11.13 Administration of Budget
11.14 Competitive Bidding
·11.15 Enterprise Funds
11.16 Independent Audit
Article XII -Borrowing
12.01 Authority
12.02 Restrictions on Borrowing
12.03 Notice of Bond Election
12.04 Manner of Sale
12.05 Sale to Financial Consultants Prohibited
12.06 Actions Challenging the Validity of Obligations
12.07 Interest and Profits from Investments
Article XIII -Taxation
13.01 'fax Procedures
13.02 Private Interests Taxable
13.03 Property Tax limit
Article XIV -Service Areas
14.01 Purpose
14.02 Establishment
14.03 Criteria
14.04 Financing
Artiele XV -Local Improvement Distrids
15.01 Purpose
15.02 Local Improvement Procedure
15.03 Assessment in Proportion to Benefit
15.04 Lien
15.05 Protests
15.06 Limitation on Actions
15.07 Property liable
15.08 Receipts
Article XVI -Charter Amendment
16.01 Proposal
16.02 Election
16.03 Effective Date
Artiele XVII -General Provisions
17.01 Personal Financial Interest
17.02 Prohibitions.
17.03 Surety Bonds
17.04 Oath of Office
17.05 Continued Office
17.06 Munic!p~l ~oceedings
17.07 Recoras to be Public
17.08 Adverse Possession
17.09 Actionable Claims
17.10 Claims for Injuries
17.11 Notice of lien
17.12 Regulation of Waters and Submerged Lands
17.13 Separability
Article XVIII -Transition .. 1 Provisions
18.01 Effective Date
18.02 Election
18.03 First Meeting of Assembly
18.04 Costs
18.05 Cooperation of Local Governments
18.06 Transitional Budgets
18.07 Transitional Audits
18.08 Continuation of Employment
Contents (continued)
18.09 Administrative Code and Personnel Policy
18.10 Boards, ComllJittees and Commission~
18.11 Ordinances and Resolutions
18.12 Pre-unification Assets, uabilities, Sales Taxes,
Reserves and Franchises
18.13 Functions to Continue
18.14 Continuance of Actions
18.15 Salaries
18.16 Penalties
NOTES
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the Greater Sitka area, in order to
form an efficient and economical government with just
representation, do hereby ordain and establish this
Charter of the City and Borough of Sitka.
ARTICLE I
NAME, BOUNDARIES AND POWERS
Section 1.01 Name
The municipal corporation shall be known as "Sitka."
Whenever it deems it in the public interest to do so, the
municipality may use the name "City and Borough of
Sitka."
Section 1.02 Boundaries
The boundaries of the municipality shall be the same
as the boundaries of the Greater Sitka Borough as they
exist on the date of ratification of this Charter or here-
after are legally modified.
Section 1.03 Powers
The municipality may exercise all powers of home
rule cities or boroughs not prohibited by law or by this
charter.
ARTICLE II
THE ASSEMBLY
Section 2.01 Com position
The Assembly elected by the .qualified voters of
the municipality shall be composed of seven assem-
bl\l11en. one of whom shall iJe the mayor.
Section 2.02 Powers
The govelning body of the municipality shall be the
Assembly Except as otherwise provided by law or thiS
Charter, the Assembl J shall exercise all powers of the
municipality and shall provide for the perfo~~ce of
all duties and obligations imposed upon the mUnicipality.
Section 2.03 Terms and Representation
I a I Term. TIle term of office of all assemblymen
exeept the ma,'ur shall be three years. The term of
office uf the mayor shall be two years.
I b I Representation at First Election. At the first
election under this charter. six assemblymen and a
mayor shall be elected. Two assemblymen and the
ma)'or shall be elected at large by the qualified voters
of the municipality. Four shall be known as district
assemblvmen; two each from Districts A and B. They
shall be' nominated and elected by the qualified voters
of their respective districts which shall be as follows:
The boundaries of District A shall be the same as the
boundaries of the City of Sitka as they existed
immediately prior to ratification of this charter. District
B shall consist of all the area within the municipality
excepting that in District A.
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(C) Tenns of First Assemblymen. At this first elec-
tion, two at -large assemblymen shall be elected for
a term of one year each. The one district assemblyman
from each district receiving the highest number of votes
shall serve a three-year term, and the one district
assemblyman from each district receiving the next
highest number of votes shall be elected for a two-
year term,
(d) Reprenntation at Subsequent Elections. At all
subsequent regular elections, the election to fill pos-
itions of assemblymen and mayor as their terms expire
shall be at large and they shall be elected by the
qualified voters of the municipality at large for three
and two-year terms respectively
Section 2.04 Qualifications
only a qualified voter of the municipality who has been
a resident of the municipality for at least one year
immediately preceding his election or appointment to
office shall be qualified for elective municipal office.
A district assemblyman shall be a resident of the district
from which he is elected at the time of his election and
during his term.
The Assembly shall be the judge of the election and
qualific?tions of its members and of the grounds for
forfeiture of their office and for that purpose shall have
power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and
require production of evidence. A member charged with
conduct constituting grounds for forfeiture of office shall
be entitled to a public hearing on demand. Decisions
made by the Assembly under this section shall be sub-
ject to review ily the courts.
Section 2.05 Vacancies and Forfeiture of Office.
The office of an elected municipal official shall be-
come vacant upon death, resignation. removal from
office in any manner authorized by law or by this
Charter, or by forfeiture of his office.
An elected municipal official shall forfeit his office
if he:
1. Is convicted of a felony or a crime involving
moral turpitude.
2. Fails to comply with all qualifications prescribed
by this Charter.
3. Knowingly violates any prohibitions of this
Olarter.
4. Fails to attend three consecutive regular meet-
ings of the Assembly without being excused
by the Assembly.
The Assem bly shall by ordinance provide the procedures
for filling of vacancies.
A vacancy shall be filled by the Assembly which shall
elect a qualified person within 20 days after the vacancy
occurs to be acting assemblyman until the next regular
election and until a successor is elected and qualified
to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.
5f>ction 2.06 Organization and Officers
The mayor shall preside at meetings of the assembly,
shall be recognized as head of the municipal govern-
ment for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor
for purposes of military law, but shall have no admin-
istrative duties. The mayor shall be a member of the
'Assembly with all the powers and duties of that
office.
r The Assembly shall meet immediately following cer·
tification of the election. At such meeting or within
seven days thereafter. the Assemblv shall elect from
its memb'ership a deputy mayor who 'shall act as mayor
during the absence or disability of the mayor and if
a vacancy occurs. shall become mayor for the remain·
der of the unexpired term. The Assembly shall provide
bv ordinance for the interim order of succession of its
members to the offices of mayor and deputy mayor.
Section 2.07 Salaries and Compensation
The Assembly by ordinance shall determine the salary
of the Mayor and other assemblymen. An increase in
salary shall not take effect until the Assembly meeting
following the regular election after the ordinance has
been adopted. With the approval and authorization of
the Assembly. assemblymen shall also receive their
actual and necessary expenses incurred in the perfor·
mance o! their duties of office.
Section 2.08 Meetings
The Assembly shall meet regularly at least twice
in every month at such times and places as shall be
prescribed by rule. Special meetings may be held on
the call of the Mayor or of four or more members and.
whenever practicable. upon no less than six hours
notice to each member.
No action by the Assembly shall have legal effect
unless the motion for the action and the vote by which
it is disposed of take place at proceedings open to the
public.
Section 2.09 Rules and Record
The Assembly shall by ordinance determine its own
rules and order of business and shall maintain a journal
of its proceedings as a permanent public record.
Section 2.10 Voting
Four members of the Assembly shall constitute a
quorum. but a smaller number may adjourn from time
to time and IT,ay compel the attendance of absent
members in the manner and subject to the penalties
prescribed by the rules of the Assembly. No Assembly
action shall be valid or binding unless adopted by an
affirmative vote of fou-or more meMbers.
A roll call vote shall be taken on authorizations for the
expenditures of funds and on the passage of ordinances.
Upon request of an assemblyman. a roll call vote shall
be taken on any question. and a record of the ayes and
naves shall be entered in the journal.
A vote by secret ballot shall be taken onlv to elect
Assembly officers and fill Assembly vacancies.
Unless otherwise prohibIted by thIS Charter. each
assemblyman shall vote on each question before the
Assembly for consideration unless excused by an affir·
mative vote of all remaining assemblymen able to vote
on the question.
Section 2.11 Prohibitions
(a I Other Public Office or Employment. After
December 2. 1971 nu electM municipal oll!("l'r shall hold
any .other elective public office. municipal ulfice. or
muruclpal employment during his term of office. nor
shall he hold any compensated appointive muniCipal
office or munICIpal employment for a period of one year
after vacatmg hIS .offIce. other than membership on a
board or commISSIOn. The relationship of independent
contractor for goods or services established through
competitive bidding does not constitute muniCIpal em.
ployment for the purposes of this section.
(bl Relationship with Employees. The Assembly
shall not recommend or direct the appointment or reo
moval of any officer or employee of the municipal
administration except as otherwise provided by this
Charter. Except for the purpose of inquiry. neither the
Assembly nor an individual assemblyman may give,
either publicly or privately. orders on administrative
matters to a subordinate to the administrator.
(c I Representation of Client. No assemblyman may
represent any client before any municipal department
or agency.
Section 2.12 Investigations
The Assembly may make investigations into the
affairs of the municipality and the conduct of any muni·
cipal department, office or agency and for this purpose
may subpoena witnesses. administer oaths. take testi·
mony and require production of evidence. Any person
who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the
exercise of these powers by the Assembly shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 2.13 Clerk and Special Advisors
I a I Clerk. There shall be a municipal clerk. He shall
attend all .Assembly meetings. unless excused. keep the
Journal of lis proceedings. give notice of Assembly meet·
mgs to the members and the public and perform such
oth~r duties as may be assigned.
(b I Advisors. The Assembly may appoint special
legal and financial advisors for bond issues and shall
retain such legal counsel as it requires.
(c I Municipal Attorney. There shall be a municipal
attorney appointed who shall serve at the pleasure of
the Assembly.
(d I Boards and Commissions. The Assembly may
appoint and establish by ordinance boards and commis·
sions. which ordinance shall prescribe their duties.
purpose and functions; also qualifications and condition
of service of the appointed members. A quorum of
any board or commission. and the number of members
required to approve an action, shall be a majority of
its membership.
(e I Committee of the Whole. By ordinance the
Assembly may create, or designate itself to be a board
of review, adjustment or equalization.
ARTICLE III
LEGISLATION
Section 3.01 Action Requi ring an Ordinance.
In addition to other acts required by law or by this
charter to be done by ordinance, those acts of the
Assembly shall be done by ordinance whieh:
(11 Adopt or amend an administrative code or es·
tablish. alter. or abolish any municipal department.
office or agency.
(21 Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish
a rule or regulation for the violation of which a fine
or other penalty is imposed.
(3) Levy taxes or establish service areas.
(4) Grant, renew or extend a franchise.
(5) Regulate, not to exceed the amount permitted
by state law, the rates charged by a municipal or other
public utility.
(6) Authorize the borrowing of money.
(7) Conveyor lease or authorize the conveyance or
lease of any lands of the municipality.
(8) Propose amendments to this Charter.
(9) Adopt with or without amendment ordinances
proposed under initiative powers.
(10) Fix the compensation of members of the Assembly.
(11) Make supplemental appropriations or transfer
appropriations as provided in Sections 11.10 and 11.11.
(12) Adopt or modify the official map. platting. or
sulxlivision controls or regulations. or the zoning plan
(13) Amend or repeal any ordinance previously
adopted except as otherwise provided in Section 6.01
with respect to repeal of ordinances reconsidered under
the referendum power.
(14) Establish a formal procedure for acquisition
from the state of land or rights in land and disposal of
those lands or rights in land.
Section 3.02 Ordinances in General
(a) Enactment Procedure. Except as otherwise
provided in this Article. the following procedure shall
govern the enactment of all ordinances: An ordinance
may be introduced by any member or committee of
the Assem bly at any regular or special meeting of the
Assembly. Upon introduction of any ordinance. suffi·
cient copies shall be furnished to the clerk in order for
him to immediately distribute at least one copy each to
the assembly members. After an ordinance has been
introduced, and unless it is rejected at the same meeting
by the affirmative votes of not less than a majority of
the Assembly members, the Assembly shall promptly
cause the ordinance to be published. together with a
notice setting out the time and place for a public hear·
ing on the ordinance and for its consideration by the
Assembly. The public hearing on any ordinance not
rejected shall follow the required publication by at
least seven days and it may be held separately or in
connection with a regular or special Assembly meeting
and may be adjourned from time to time. At the public
hearing held in accordance with the notice. copies of
the ordinance shall be distributed to all persons pre·
sent who request them. and the ordinance shall be
read in full. All persons interested shall have an oppor·
tunity to be heard. After the hearing. the Assembly
shall consider the ordinance and may adopt it with or
without amendment. or reject it. But if upon considera·
tion. the Assembly amends the ordinance as to its sub·
stance. it may not adopt the amended ordinance until
the ordinance or its amended sections have been pub·
Iished and until the ordinance has been subjected to
hearing and to all other procedures required in the
case of a newly introduced ordinance. The same proce·
dure shall govern if the amended ordinance is again
amended as to its substance.
(b) Effective Date. Except as otherwise provided in
this Article, every adopted ordinance shall become
effective at the expiration of 30 days after adoption or
at any date specified in the ordinance.
(c) Meaning of "Publish". As used in this section.
the term "published" means that:
(1) At least the title. which shall be a brief summary
of the ordinance or sections concerned. together with
any requIred nollce. has been published in one or more
newspapers of general circulation in the municipality;
(21 CopIes of the ordInance or sections concerned.
together with any required notice. have been mailed
to the same newspapers and. in accordance with As-
sem bly regulations. to additional newspapers of general
cIrculatIOn In the municipality:
(31 Col'i~s of the ordinance or sections concerned.
together with any required notice. have been posted
conspIcuously for public Inspection
Section 3.03 Emergency Ordinances.
To meet a public emergency affecting life. health.
welf are or property. the Assem bly may adopt em er-
gency ordInances; but emergency ordinances shall not
be used to levy taxes. to grant. renew or extend a fran-
chise. to acquire or dispose of property. or to regulate
the rate charged by any public utility for its services.
Every emergency ordinance shali be designated as
such and shall contain. after the enacting clause. a de-
claration stating that an emergency exists and describ-
ing the emergency in specific terms. An emergency
ordinance may be adopted with or without amendment
or rejected at the meeting at which it is presented. The
affirmative votes of at least five Assembly members
shall be required for adoption of an emergency ordi-
nance. After adoption of an emergency ordinance. the
Assembly shall have it printed as prescribed for other
adopted ordinances. An emergency ordinance shall
become effective upon adoption or' as otherwise pro-
vided in the ordinance. An emergencv ordinance shall
expire 61 days after adoption but this' shall not prevent
re-enactment of the ordinance in the manner specified
in this section if the emergency still exists.
Section 3.04 Codes of Technical Regulations
The Assembly may adopt any standard code of tech-
nical regulations. or may adopt the provisions of any
portion of the statutes of the State of Alaska by refer-
ence thereto in an adopting ordinance. provided that the
matter adopted by reference is made available to the
public in the manner prescribed by Assembly rule.
Section 3.05 Administrative C<>de
The Assembly shall adopt by ordinance an admini-
strative code which shall include provisions for estab-
liShIng qualificatIOns for em ployment and a merit sys-
tern; establishing a pay plan for all municipal positions;
permitting appeal; recognizing employee organizations;
protecting municipal employees from arbitrary dis-
charge and safe guarding against nepotism.
Section 3.06 Authentication and Recording; Codifica.
tion; Printing
(a 1 Authentication and Recording. The mayor and
clerk shall authenticate. as ministerial acts. by signa-
ture and date all ordInances and resolutions adopted by
the Assembly and cause them to be bound or recorded
in full in properly indexed books. one of which shall be
open to the public in the clerk's office during business
hours.
(b) Codification. Within two years of the effective
date of this OIarter the Assembly shall cause a code
to be prepared containing all of the ordinances of the
municipality which are appropriate for continuation as
law. The code shall be kept current through integration
of ordinances and resolutions as adopted.
(C 1 Printing. The Assembly with the advice and
assistance of the legal counsel shall cause each ordi-
nance and resolution having the force and effect of
law and each amendment to this charter to be printed
as promptly as possible following its adoption; each
of the e to be made available to the public at a reason-
able price set by the Assembly.
ARTICLE IV
ADMINISTRATuR -EXECUTIVE
Section 4.01 Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation
The Assembly shilll appoint a municipal administrator
for an indefinite term and fix his compensation. The
administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Assembly
and be appointed solely on the basis of his executive
and administrative qualifications. He need not be a
resident of the municipality or state at the time of
his appointment.
Section 4.02 Removal; Suspension
The Assembly may remove the administrator from
olfice in accordance with the following procedures:
la 1 Preliminary Resolution. The Assembly shall
adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of its members
a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons
for removal; and may suspend the administrator for a
period of not to exceed 30 days. A copy of the resolution
shall be delivered promptly to the administrator.
(b 1 Public Hearing. Within 5 days after a copy of
the resolution is delivered, the administrator may file
with the Assembly a written request for a public hear-
ing. The hearing shall be held at an assembly meeting
not earlier than 10 days or later than 20 days after
the request is filed. The administrator may file with
the Assem bly a written reply not later than 5 days be-
fore the hearing.
(CI Final Resolution. If the administrator has not
filed a request for public hearing. the Assembly may
adopt a final resolution of removal, which may be
made effective immediately, by an affirmative vote of
a majority of its members, at any time after five days
frvm the date when a copy of the preliminary resolution
was delivered to the administrator. ie' a public hearin"
is requested, final resolution may be adopted any
time thereafter.
(d I Continuation of Salary. The administrator shall
continue to receive his salary until the effective date of
a final resolution of removal. The action of the Assembly
shall not be subject to review by any court or agency.
Section 4.03 Acting Municipal Administrator
If the administrator is absent from the municipality
or is unable to perform his duties; if the Assembly sus-
pends the administrator; or if there is a vacancy in the
office of administrator, the Assembly may appoint an
acting administrator to serve until the administrator
returns, until his disability or suspension ceases, or until
another administrator is appointed. The Assembly shall
replace the acting administrator with a permanent
administrator within a reasonable time, and in no case
may he serve as acting administrator for more than one
year.
Section 4,04 Powers and Duties of Administrator
The administrator shall be the chief administrative
offtcer of the muniCipality and shall be responsible to
the Assembly. He shall execute the provisions of this
Charter, all ordinances of the municipality and all appli-
cable laws. WIthout lImitIng the foregoing or excluding
other or broader powers consistent therewith, the ad-
mInistrator shall:
(11 Except as otherwise provided by this OIarter,
With the approval of the Assembly appoint /or remove
all heads of administrative departments, subject to such
personnel regulations a, the Assembly may adopt:
(21 Direct the care and custody of all municipal
property; .
(31 Direct and supervise the construction, main-
tenance and operation of municipal public works;
(4 I Prepare from departmental submissions the
annual budget and capital improvements program and
submit them to the Assembly;
(5) Keep the Assembly fully advised on the
financial condition and needs of the municipality;
(6) At the beginning of each fiscal year, submit
to the Assembly a report on the financial and admini-
strative activities of the municipality for the prec~ling
fiscal year; within three months after the end of each
fiscal year, prepare and make available to the public,
at such reasonable price as the Assembly may direct,
an annual report on the municipal affairs during the
preceding fiscal year;
(7 I Unless excused, attend all Assembly meetings
and shall have the right to take part in the discussion
of all matters, but may not vote.
ARTICLE V
NOMINATIONS·· ELECTIONS
Section 5.01 General Requirements
(a 1 Regular Elections. A regular election shall be I
held annually on the first Tuesday In October.
(b 1 Special Elections. The Assembly shall provide
by ordinance for special elections. .
(c) Notice of Elections. At least 30 days published
notice shall be given of a regular or special election.
The notice shall state the purpose of the election.
(e 1 Qualifications of Voters, To be eligible to vote
at any municipal election, at the time of the election a
person shall be:
(!) Q.Jalified to vote in state elections;
(21 A resident of the municipality for at least
30 days immediately preceding the election.
(e 1 Nomination, Candidates for elective office
shall be nominated by a petition signed by at least 25
qualified voters of the municipality. All nomination
papers comprising a petition shall be assembled and
filed in person with ttJe clerk during office hours as one
instrument not earlier than 90 or later than 25 days
before the election. No nominating petition may be
accepted unless accompanied by a signed acceptance of
the nomination.
(f 1 Election Procedures. All elections shall be non-
partisan. The Assembly shall prescribe the general
rules for the conduct of municipal elections as set forth
by the Alaska Election OJde.
(g) Detennination of Election Results. The candi·
dates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be
declared elected to the vacancies. In case of a tie, the
election shall be detennined by lot from among the
candidates tying, at a meeting of the Assembly and
under its direction.
(h) Election Districts. There shall be two election
districts known as A and B, as provided by Section 2.03
of this OIarter.
(i) Absentee Voting. The Assembly shall provide by
ordinance for absentee votin!!.
ARTICLE VI
INITIA TIVE, REFERENDUM AND
RECALL
Section 6.01 Initiative and Referendum
The powers and rights of the initiative and referen·
dum are reserved to the people of the municipality as
prescribed by law. The Assembly by ordinance shall
regulate the procedure for their exercise, but such reo
gulation shall require that a petition to initiate action
be signed by qualified voters of the municipality equal
in number to at least 20 per cent of the total number of
electors voting at the last regular annual election and
the subject of the petition shall be submitted to the
voters at an election not later than 90 days after sub-
mission of the petition. A vote of a majority of the elec-
tors who vote on the question shall be required. An
ordinance adopted by the initiative procedure may not
be amended or repealed by the Assembly for a period
of one year after the date of the election at which it
was adopted, and should two or more ordinances adopt-
ed at the same election have conflicting provisions, the
one receiving the largest affinnative vote shall prevail.
Ordinances repealed by referendum shall be null and
void from the day following the day of the election.
Section 6.02 Recall
(a) Elected Officials Subject to Recall. All elected
pubiic officials of the municipality are subject to
recall by the voters of the municipality. Procedures
and grounds for recall shall be as prescribed by State
Statutes and this Charter.
(b) Petition. Any five qualified municipal voters may
commence. recall proceedings by petition. The petition
shall be sIgned by a number of qualified municipal
voters equal to at least twenty per cent of the votes
cast in the municipality at the preceeding regular muni-
cipal election.
(C) Election. There shall be an election on a recall
petition within forty days of certification of the petition.
If a vacancy occurs in the office in question after a
recall petition is filed, the petition shall not be submitted
to the voters.
(d) Subsequent Recall. If an official is not recalled
at the recall election, a petition to recall the same
official shall not be filed sooner than one year after the
recall election, unless grounds for recall occur subse-
quent to the date of the filing of the last recall petition
(e) Filling of Vacancy. If the voters recall a~
offICIal the vacant office shall be filled in the manner
prescribed by Section 2.05 of this Charter.
ARTICLE VII
POLICE AND FIRE COI\['\IISSION
Section 7.01 Police and Fire Commission
(a I Membership. The Police and Fire Commission
shall consist of three members who shall be appointed
by the Assembly.
(b) T~nn. The Police and Fire Commission mem-
bers Shall be appOInted for a tenn arranged by the
Assembly so that one term expires each year.
(c I Procedure. The Commission shall establish
rules of procedure for the conduct of its business.
(d) Duties .. The Police and Fire Commission shall
appoint or remove, subject to such personnel regula·
tIons as the Assembly may adopt. the Chief of Police
and the Fire Chief and shall outline the policies of the
police and fire departments.
(e I Retention. Not earlier than one year nor later
than three years following unification of the munici-
pality there shall be a municipal referendum to deter-
mine whether the Police and Fire Commission shall
or shall not be retained in this Charter.
ARTICLE VIII
PLANNING
Section 8.01 Planning Commission
(a) Mem bership. There shall be a Planning Commis-
sion. consisting of five members who shall be appointed
by the Assembly from among the qualified voters of the
municipality and who shall serve at the pleasure of the
Assembly. Members shall hold no other municipal office.
(b) Term. The Assembly shall prescribe the tenns
of office of the members of the Planning Commission,
and shall provide for the selection of its officers and
technical advisors.
(C) Compensation_ Members of the Planning Com-
mission shall serve without compensation. but shall re-
ceive their necessary expenses incurred in the perfor-
mance of their duties.
(dl Powers and Duties. The Planning Commission
shall:
(1) Report its recommendation and advice to the
Assem bly on all proposals su bmitted to it by
the Assembly and on such other matters
pertaining to planning and zoning as the Com-
mission may desire or the Assembly may re-
quest.
(2) Fonnulate and develop planning proposals
for submission to the Assembly whenever re-
quested to do so by the Assembly or upon its
own motion.
(31 Keep informed on all matters pertammg to
planmng and hold hearings concerning such
matters whenever necessary.
(4) Promote public interest in. and understanding
of, muruclpal comprehensive plan and related
matters.
(5) Perfonn such other advisory functions and
duties and exercise such other powers as the
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Assembly may establish or are prescribed by
law.
Section S.02 Comprehensive Plan
(a) Planning Commission Recommendation. Upon
receipt from the administrator of. a. proposed
comprehensive plan or proposed modIfIcation of the
eX'isting plan, the Assembly shall refer such proposal
to the Planning Commission which shall within a time
specified by the Assembly report its recommendations
thereon.
(b) Hearing and Adoption. After receipt of the
recommendations of the Planning Commission. the
Assembly shall hold a public hearing on the proposed
comprehensive plan, or modification thereof, and shall
thereafter adopt it by resolution with or without amend-
ment.
(c) Purpose. The comprehensive plan shall serve
as a guide to all future Assembly action concerning
land use and development regulations, urban renewal
programs and expenditures for capital improvements.
(d) Implementation. The Assembly shall by ordI-
nance adopt land use and development. rehabilitation,
conservation and renewal programs for:
(1) The alleviation or prevention of slums, obso-
lescence, blight or other conditions of deteriora-
tion.
(2) The achievement of the most appropriate use
of land.
(3) Before acting on any proposed ordinance
concerning land use and development regula-
tions, urban renewal or expenditures for
capital improvements, where such ordinance
refers to a matter covered by the comprehen-
sive plan, the Assembly may refer the proposal
to the Planning Commission, which shall within
a time specified by the Assembly and prior
to the public hearing on the proposed ordinance,
report its recommendations thereon.
(4) Upon adopting any such ordinance, the As-
sembly shall make findings and report on the
relationship between the ordinance and the
comprehensive plan, and in the event that the
ordinance does not accord with the comprehen-
sive plan, the plan shall be deemed to be
amended in accordance with such findings and
report.
ARTICLE IX
MUNICIP AL UTILITIES
Section 9.01 Operating Standards
Each municipal utility shall be operated in accor-
dance with the general standards common to utilities
providing the same utility service.
Section 9.02 Accounting
Each municipal utility shall have a separate budget
within the annual municipal budget and the accounts of
the utilities shall be separately kept and classified in
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accordance with the upjform accounts generally pre-
scribed for public utilities providing the same utilities
service.
Section 9.03 Management
The operating and administrative manager of each
municipal utility shall be chosen solely on the basis of
his demonstrated training and experience in utility
operations. The administrator shall insure that the util-
ities are operated in accordance with rules and regula-
tions approved by the Assembly.
ARTICLE X
EDUCATION
Section 10.01 Public School System
There shall be a system of public education for the
municipality conducted in a manner prescribed by
TItle 14 "Education" of the Alaska Statutes. It shall be
operated by a school board of five elected members
or such number required of home rule municipalities
by law.
Section 10.02 School Board
(a) Qualifications. To be eligible for nomination for
the office of school board member and to serve in that
capacity, a person shall have the qualifications of a mun-
icipal voter under Section 2.04 of this OIarter and shall
reside in the municipality.
(b) Term. The term of a school board member shall
be three years, and said terms shall be staggered to
allow for the uninterrupted continuation of the school
board functions.
(c) Continuity. School board terms shall expire in
the same sequence as those of the Greater Sitka Borough
School Board in office at the time of unification. Board
members in office at the time of unification may continue
to hold office until expiration of the term for which they
were elected.
(d I Vacancies. The office of school board member
shall become vacant upon death. resignation, or removal
from office in any manner authorized by law or by this
Charter, or by forfeiture of office as prescribed for
Assemblymen in Section 2.05 of this Olarter. VacancIes
shall be filled in a manner prescribed by TItle 14 of the
Alaska Statutes.
(e) Powers and Duties. The powers and duties of the
school board shall be those set forth in TItle 14 "Educa-
tion" of the Alaska Statutes.
Section 1 0.03 Budget
The superintendent of schools shall submIt an annual
budget which shall first be approved by the school board;
and public hearings shall be held prior to the submISSIOn
of said budget to the Assembly. The budget shall be
submitted to the AssemblY at a date no later than that
prescribed by State law, in order for the Assem bly to
determine the amount to be made avaIlable from local
sources for school purposes.
ARTICLE XI
FINANCE
Section 11.01 Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the municipality shall begin on the
first day of July and end on the thirtieth day of June of
the following year. The Assembly may change the fis-
cal year provided that the ordinance doing so is adopted
not less than one year before the beginning of the first
fiscal year affected.
Section 11.02 Submission o~ Budget, Capital Improve-
ments Program and Message
Not later than 60 days before the end of the current
fiscal year, the administrator shall submit to the As-
sembly a budget for the following fiscal year, a capital
improvements program and an accompanying explana-
tory message of both. The Assembly may grant an
extensIOn of not to exceed 30 days if compellIng reasons
exist.
Sectic-n 11.03 Scope of Budget.
(a) Complete Financial Plan. The budget shall be
a complete financial plan for all the operations of the
municipality, showing all reserves, all estimated reve-
nues from all sources, and all proposed expenditures for
all purposes.
(b) Fonn. The budget shall contain at least the
following:
(11 A comparative statement of actual expenditures
and actual revenues for the preceding fiscal
year.
(2) Estimated expenditures and estimated revenues
for the current fiscal year.
(31 A brief explanation of each item.
(c) 8;alanced Budget. Proposed expenditures shall
not exceed total estimated revenues and reserves.
Section 11.04 Scope of Capital Improvements Program.
The capital improvements J!rogram shall be a plan for
capital improvements proposed for the following 6 fiscal
years, together with the estim ated cost of each im prove-
ment and the proposed method of financing it. It shall
contain at least the fGllowing:
(1) A summary of current capital improvements
which are unfinished.
(2) A simple, clear summary of the detailed contents
of the program.
(3) Capital improvements pending or proposed to be
undertaken within the enSuing fiscal year, together with
the estimated cost of each improvement and the pro-
posed method of financing it.
Capital improvements to be financed in the following
fiscal year shall be included in the budget as well as in
the capital improvements program.
Section 11.05 Scope of Message
The administrator's message shall contain an explana-
tion of the budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of
work to be done, a description of the important features
of the budget, an outline of the proposed financial policy
of the municipality for the following fiscal year, and an
explanation of each capital improvement to be under-
taken within the following six fiscal year~
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Section 11.06 Hearing_
Not later than 15 days before the end of the current
fiscal year, a public hearing shall be held on the budget
and capital improvements program All persons interest-
ed shall have an opportunity to be heard. At least 10
days prior to the hearing the Assembly shall:
(1) Publish in a newspaper of general circulation in
the municipality a summary of the budget and capital
improvements program and a notice setting out the time
for a public hearing.
(2) Make the budget, the capital improvements
program and message a public record available
for public inspection and for distribution at such rea-
sonable price as the Assembly may direct.
(3) Deliver copies of the notice and summary of the
budget and capital improvements program and the
message to newspapers of general circulation in the
municipality and to the commercial radio and television
stations operating in the municipality.
Section 11.07 Assembly Action on Budget_
(a) Budget Adoption, The Assembly by ordinance
shall adopt a budget not later than 10 days before the
end of the current fiscal year. If it fails to do so, the
budget submitted by the administrator shall be deemed
adopted by the Assembly as the budget for the following
yea~ .
(b) Tax Levies. Prior to the end of the current
fiscal year, the Assembly shall make the tax levies
deemed necessary to finance the budget for the en-
suing fiscal year. Shall it fail to do so the expenditures
proposed in the budget shall become the appropriations
for that year.
Section 11.08 Assembly Action on Capital Improve--
ments Program
The Assembly by resolution shall adopt a capital
improvements program not later than 10 days before
the end of the current fiscal year. If it fails to do so,
the capital improvements program submitted by the
administrator shal be deemed adopted by the Assembly.
Section 11.09 Certification and Distribution.
(a I Certification. The budget and capital improve-
ments program as adopted shall be certified by the
mayor and clerk and shall be a public record.
(b) Distribution. Copies of the budget and capital
improvemellts program as so certified shall be made
available at the clerk's office for distribution to the
public at such reasonable prices as the Assembly may
direct.
Section 11.10 Supplemental and Emergency Appro-
priations.
(a) Supplemental Appropriations. If during any fis-
cal year there are available revenues received from
sources not anticipated in the budget for that year or
revenues received in excess of budget estimates, the
Assembly by ordinance may make supplemental ap-
propriations for the year up to the amount of the
additional revenues.
(bl Emergency Appropriations. Upon declaration
by the Assembly that a public emergency exists and
describing the emergency in clear and specific terms,
the Assembly may make emergency appropriations
Such appropriations may be made by emergency ordi-
nance. If, there are no av~'able funds to meet such
appropriations the Assembly may provide for supplemen-
tal tax levies by an ordinance which shall be Introduced
at the same meeting at which the emergency appropn-
ation is approved and enacted under the procedures
outlined in Section 3.02 of this Charter.
Section 11.11 Reduction and Transfer' of Appropriations
(a I Reduction of Appropriation~. If during the fiscal
year it appears that revenues aVaIlable Will be insuffI-
cient to meet the amount appropriated, the administra-
tor shall report to the Assembly without delay. The
Assemblv by resolution may reduce any apprOpriatIOn,
except for debt service. No appropriation may be re-
duced by more than the amount of the unencumbered
balance.
(b I Transfer of Appropriations. The administrator
may transfer part or all of any unencumbered balance
between classification of expenditures within a depart-
ment, office or agency. The Assembly by ordinance may
transfer part or all of any unencumbered balance from
one department, office, or agency to another. No
transfer may be made from appropriations for debt
service.
Section 11.12 Lapse of Appropriations and Surpluses.
Every unencumbered surplus of the general fund or a
service area shall lapse at the close of the fiscal year
to the general fund or service area, respectively. An
appropriation for a capital improvement shall not lapse
until its purpose has been accomplished or abandoned.
Section 11.13 Administration of Budget
(al Assembly Approval. Obligations incurred (not
including those to be met through payrolls as authorized
by the budget I shall be presented to the Assembly for
approval and no payment shall be legal except upon
four affirmative votes of the Assembly.
(b I Signatures Required. All checks and orders,
except for those concerned with administration of the
school budget. shall be signed by the Mayor or other
elected officer designated by the Assembly. and the
administrator. finance officer or other administrative
officer deSignated by the Assembly.
(cl Appropriation and Unencumbered Balance Re.
quired. No payment may be made and no obligation
incurred against the municipality except in accordance
with appropriatons duly made. No payment may be
made and no obligation incurred ~ainst any appropri-
ation unless the administrator ascertains that there IS a
sufficient unencumbered balance in the appropriation
and that sufficient funds are or will be available to
cover the obligation.
(dl Illegal Acts. Every obligation incurred and
every authorization of payment in violation of this
charter shall be void. Every payment made in viola-
tion of the provisions of this charter shall be illegal. All
officers or employees of the municipality who authorize
or make such payments shall be jointly and severally
liable to the municipality for the full amount so paid.
The administrator shall proceed forthwith to coUect
the indebtedness unless otherwise directed by the
Assembly.
(e I NotWithstanding Section 11.13 (c I of thiS charter
the Assembly by ordinance may authorize payment of
funds in later fiscal years for a contract. lease or federal
or state program or grant that the municipality might
not otherwise be able to participate in.
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(fJ Central Treasury. Except as otherwise provided
by the Assembly by ordinance. the Assembly shall
provide that all funds of the municipality from whatever
source shall be deposited in a central treasury.
(g I Centralized Accounting. Except for the school
accounting system. the Assembly shall provide for
centralized accounting for the municipality. However.
at the request of the school board. the Assembly shall
incorporate the school accounts in the centralized
system.
(h I Centralized Purchasing. Except for the purchas-
ing required for school purposes. the Assembly shall
provide for centralized purchasing. storage and distri-
bution of any supplies, material and equipment for the
municipality and its departments. However. at the re-
quest of the school board, the Assembly shall incorpo-
rate purchasing for the schools in the centralized sys-
tem.
Section 11.14 Competitive Bidding
The Assem bly by ordinance shall provide for competi-
tive bidding and procedures for competitive bidding.
(a I Purchases. Contracts for public improvements
and whenever practicable other purchase of supplies.
materials, equipment and services, except professional
services and services of officers and em ployees of
the municipality, shall be by competitive bid and award-
ed to the lowest qualified bidder. All contracts and
purchases exceeding an amount to be established by
ordinance shall reqUire prior Assembly approval.
(bJ Disposals. The municipality may sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of municipal property. Such disposal
shall be by competitive bid and awarded to the highest qualifie~ bidder. Disposals exceeding an amount to
be established by ordinanre shall require prior Assembly
or voter approval.
Section 11.15 Enterprise Funds.
Revenues from a muniCipal enterprise whether es-
tablished before or after the ratification of this charter
shall be first used for debt retirement, construction.
acquisition. operation. maintenance. repair and capital
improvement of the enterprise. Other uses of such
revenues shall be only as authorized by ordinance or
by budgetary action.
Section 11.16 Independent Audit.
The Assembly shall provide for an annual indepen-
dent audit of the accounts and other evidences of
financ-ial transactions of the municipality and may
provide for more frequent audits as itdeems necessary.
The audit shall be made by a certifIed public accoun-
tant who has no personal interest. direct or indirect, In
the fiscal affairs of the municipality or any of its de-
partments.
ARTICLE XU
BORROWING
Section 12.01 Authority
The municipality may borrow money and issue
such evidence thereof (herein called "obligations" I as
the Assembly may determine necessary.
Section 12.02 Restridions on Borrowing
(a) General. Obligations of the Municipality. No
general obligatIOn bonded indebtedness may be incurr·
ed unless authorized for capital improvements by the
Assembly and ratifIed by a majority vote of those in
the municipality voting on the question.
. (b) General Obligations of Service Areas. No obliga·
tlOn secured by a pledge of taxes to be levied in a
service area may be issued unless authorized for
capital improvements by the Assembly and ratified
by a majority of the qualified voters in the service
area voting on the question. In a service area where
there are no qualified voters to vote on the question.
voter ratification shall not be required. Obligations
secured by a pledge of taxes to be levied in a service
area may be additionally secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the municipality when so provided
by the Assembly and ratified by a majority of the
qualified voters voting on the question.
Section 12.03 Notice of Bond Eledion.
In calling any election required by this article. the
Assembly shall cause a notice to be published at least
once a week for at least three cvnsecutive weeks in a
newspaper of general circulation in the municipalitv.
The notice shall contain the following information: -
(l) The amount of the bonds. purpose of their issu-
ance, and length of time within which the bonds shall
mature.
(2) The estimated annual debt service on the propos-
ed bonds.
(3) The current total general obligation indebtedness
of the' municipality, including authorized but unsold
general boligation bonds.
(4) The current year's debt servICe on We uu,-
standing general obligation bonds of the municipality.
(5) The current total assessed valuation within
the municipality.
For bonds secured by a pledge of taxes to be levied
in a service area the notice shall also contain the infor·
mation required in (3). (4) and (5) relati\'e to the
service area.
Errors contained in information required in 121.
(31 .. t4) and 151 with regard to the municipalIty or a
service area shall not invalidate an\' election unless
such .errors are substantial. Actions challenging the
suffiCiency .of any notice of election must be brought
Within the tune provided in Section 12.06 of this Charter.
Section 12.04 Manner of Sale
General obligation bonds and bonds secured by a
pledge of taxes to be levied in a service area must be
sold at public sale. Notice of public sale shall be given
at such time and in such manner as the Assembly shall
prescrIbe. All other obligations may be sold in such
manner as the Assem bly shall provide. Nothing in this
sectIOn shall be construed to prevent a negotiated pur·
chase by the state or federal government of municipal
?onds or notes, provided that the fact of the negotiation
IS made publIc; and nothing in this section shall be
c.onstrued to prohibit the negotiated sale to private par-
ties In the event that a public sale produces no bids
acceptable to the Assembly.
Section 12.05 Sale to Financial Consultants Prohibited
No person retained by the municipality to perform
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services relating to financial programming or the
Issuance and sale of obligations may bid on such obliga-
tions: directly or indirectly Violation of the provisions
of thiS sectIOn shall not invalidate the obligations
Section 12.06 Actions Challenging the Validity of
Obligations .
No action challenging the authority or proceedIngs for
or the validity of. the Issuance of obligations. a bond
ratification election. or the levy of taxes to pay oblIga·
tlOns. may be commenced or maintained unless institut·
ed within thirty days from the date of certification of
the the results of the election ratifying the issuance. or
of the adoption of the ordinance or resolution authoriz-
ing the issuance when ratifIcation is not required
Section 12.07 Interest and Profits from Investments
All mterest and profits derived from the investment
of the proceeds from the sale of any obligations shall
be used solely for the purposes for which such obliga.
tlOns were ISSUed. or for their retirement.
ARTICLE XIII
TAXATION
Section 13.01 Tax Procedures
The Assembly shall prescribe by ordinance the
procedures for tax assessment and collection.
I a I Property Assessment. Such procedures shall
pro\'ide for the assessment of property at its full
and true value and for notice of assessment, administra-
ti\'e appeal. and judicial review.
(b I Property Tax First Lien. Any property tax,
together with collection charges. penalties. and interest,
is a first lien on that property
IC I Sales and Use Tax. Any sales or use tax or
change in rate thereof shall be bv ordinance ratified
by a majority of the qualified voters voting on the ques-
tion.
Section 13.02 Private Interests Taxable.
Private leaseholds. contracts or interests in land or
property owned or held by the United States. the state,
or other political subdivisions. shall be taxable to the
extend of the interests. This paragraph shall have no
effec! on the right of the municipality to tax other pro-
perty and no lien provided for in this article shall be
construed as an exclusive remedy for the collection of
taxes.
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Section 13.03 Property Tax Umit
Any ordinance levying ad valorem property taxes
for any fiscal year in excess of three percent of the
assessed valuation of the property to be taxed shall not
be valid until ratified by a majority of the voters voting
on the questIOn at a general or special election held in
the area affected.
ARTICLE XIV
SERVICE AREAS
Section 14.01 Purpose
Service areas may be established to provide services
not provided on an areawide basis or to provide a
higher level of service than that provided on an area-
wide basis.
Section 14.02 Establishment
(a) By Ordinance. TIle Assembly by ordinance may
establish, alter, consolidate. or abolish service areas.
The Assembly by ordinance may add or eliminate ser-
vices to a service area. The ordinance shall contain the
following:
(1) Boundaries and area to be included;
(2) Service to be provided or be eliminated; and
(3) Other provisions the Assembly includes.
(b) By Petition. Procedures for the establishment
by petition, or in protest, of a service area shall be in
accordance with Section 6.01 of this Olarter as it would
apply to the area in question. If a petition of protest
is filed. the ordinance is suspended until ratified by a
majority of those in the service area voting on the
question. Each new service or each service to be elimi-
nated shall be placed separately on the ballot.
Section 14.03 Criteria
Service areas shall be established according to cri-
teria of need and economic operating efficiency and
shall comprise the area to which the services shall be
provided. A new service area shall be established only
after Assembly determination that such services cannot
be provided reasonably by an existing service area or
by alteration of an existing service area.
Section 14.04 Financing
The Assembly may levy taxes, assessments, or
other charges within a service area to finance the
services, and funds thereby raised shall not be used
for any purpose outside of the service area.
ARTICLE XV
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Section 15.01 Purpose
Local improvement districts may be established in a
limited and determinable area to confer the special
benefits of any municipal improvement. Allor any
part of the costs of the improvement may be paid out
of the proceeds of special assessments levied against
the benefitted property.
Section 15.02 Local Improvemer.! Procedure
The Assembly by ordinance shall p·escribe procedures
for establishment of local improvement districts and
for agreements for furnishing capital improvements
a.d the extension thereof in lieu of assessments.
Section 15.03 Assessment in Proportion to ~t
The Assembly by ordinance shall establish the method
of apportioning and assessing the cost of improvements
upon benefitted real property. Costs shall be assessed
against real property specially benefitted in proportion
to the benefits.
Section 15.04 Lien
A special assessment, together with collection and
interest charges, is a lien on the property assessed
second in priority only to property taxes and prior spe-
CIal assessments. The as~.essment lien shall be enforce-
able in the same manner as a lien for municipal taxes.
Section 15.05 Protests
If protests as to the necessity for any local improve-
ment are made within the time allowed by ordinance
by the owners of real property that will bear at least
fifty percent of the estimated cost to be borne by the
benefitted property, the improvement shall not proceec'
unlll the protests have been reduced below fifty pel
cent.
Section 15.06 Limitation on Actions
No special assessment procedure may be contested
by an action at law or in equity unless commenced with-
ing sixty days after the confirmation of the special as-
sessment roll.
Section 15.07 Property Liable.
All real property, including property exempt from
taxation as provided by law, shall be liable for the cost
of local improvements unless specifically exempted
by ordinance of general effect.
Section 15.08 Receipts
Accounts for local improvement districts shall be
kept separate from other municipal accounts. Revenues
from a special assessment shall be used solely to pay
the cost of the improvements or the principal and
interest on indebtedness incurred for the improve-
ments.
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ARTICLE XVI
CHARTER AMENDMENT
Section 16.01 Proposal
Amendments to this charter may be proposed:
I. By ordinance of the Assembly containing the
full text of the proposed amendment, or
2. By report of an elected charter commission
created by Assembly ordinance or by initiative
ordinance, or
3. By initiative petition.
Section 16.02 Election.
Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the qua-
lified voters of tne municipality at the next regular
or special election occurring more than forty-five
days after the adoption of the ordinance, the final
report of the charter commission, or certification of
the initiative petition. A notice containing the full text
of each proposed amendment shall be published.
Section 16.03 Effective Date.
If a majority of the qualified voters voting on a pro-
posed amendment approve. the amendment shall be-
come effective at the time fixed therein or. if no time
is so fixed. thirty days after ceritification of the electIOn
ARTICLE XVII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 17.01 Personal Financial Interest
(a I Prohibition. No elected official may vote on any
question on which he has a substantial financIal interest
Any municipal officer. employ~e. or assemblyman who
has a substantial financial interest in any contract with
the municipality or in the sale of any land. material.
supplies or services to the municipality or to a contrac-
tor supplying the municipality shall make known that
interest and shall refrain from participating in his
capacity as a municipal officer. employee. or assembly-
man in the making of such sale or in the making or
performance of such contract.
(b) Punishment. Any municipal officer. employee
or assemblyman who conceals such financial interest or
willfully violates the requirements of this section shall
be guilty of malfeasance in office and shall forfeit his
office or employment. Violation of this section with the
knowledge express or implied of the person contracting
with or making a sale to the municipality shall render
the contract or sale to the municipality voidable by
the administrator or the Assembly.
(C I Additional Rules. The Assembly by ordinance
may prescribe additional rules and penalties to pre-
vent conflicts of interesl.
Section 17.02 Prohibitions
(al Discrimination. No person may be discriminated
agamst in any municipal appointment. employment. or
promotion because of race. sex. color. politIcal or
religious affiliation. or national origin.
(b I Personnel Regulations. No person may willfully
falsify any test. certification or appointment under the
personnel regulations. or in any manner commit or
attempt to commit any fraud to prevent the impartial
execution of such regulations.
(CI Undue Influence. No person may offer. give.
or receive any money, service, or other valuable thing
to influence or attempt to influence any actiorr of an
officer or employee in the performance of his municipal
duties.
(d I Solicitation. No assemblyman, municipal offi-
cer or administrative employee may directly or indir-
ectly solicit a contribution for any political party or pur-
pose from any person holding a compensated municipal
poSitIon.
Section 17.03 Surety Bonds
The municipal administrator. the municipal clerk
or such other officers and employees as the Assembly
may desi?Iate. before entering upon their duties. shall
be bonded, by individl.!al and or group bonds. for the
faithful performance of their respective duties. payable
to the municipality. in such form and in such amounts
as the Assembly may prescribe. with a surety company
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authorized to operate within the state The muniCIpa-
lity shall pay the premIums on such bonds
Section 17.04 Oath of Office.
Every officer of the municipallt~ before entering
upon hIS duties. shall take the oath or affIrmatIOn
reqUIred by sectIOn 5 01 ArtIcle XII. ConstItutIOn of the
State of Alaska. The Assembly may require deSIgnated
employees to take such oath before enterIng upon
theIr emplo)went. Oaths of offIce shall be filed WIth
the muniCipal clerk
Section 17.05 Continued Office.
Every officer who IS elected or appomted fOI a term
ending at a defInite time shall cuntinue to serve untIl
his successor qualifIes and takes office. except In the
case of death, resIgnatIOn. or termmatlOn by law or
this charter. .
Section 17.06 Municipal Proceedings
The Assembly by ordinance shall establish procedures
governing administrative proceedings in which the legal
rights, duties. privileges or penaltIes of persons are to
be determined. insure fair and equal treatment of all
persons involved in such proceedings; and provide for
the conduct of such proceedIngs in an orderly and uni-
form manner.
Section 17.07 Records to be Public
All records of the municipality shall be public except
as otherwise provided by law. Records shall be available
at municipal offices for public inspection and for dis-
tribution at such reasonable price as the Assembly may
direct. Copies certified by the clerk shall be prima
facie evidence of their contents.
Section 17.08 Adverse Possession
The municipality may not be divested of title to real
property by adverse posseSSion.
Section 17.09 Actionable Claims
Except as provided in Section 17.10 of this charter,
proviSions of law governing claims against municipal
corporations apply to claims actionable against the
municipality.
Section 17.10 Claims for Injuries_
(a I Notice of Injury. The municipality shall not be
liable in damages for injury to person or property by
reason of negligence or gross negligence unless. within
four months after the injury occurs. the person damaged
or his representative serves written notice to an officer
upon whom process may be served. The notice shall
state that the person intends to hold the municipality
liable for damages and shall set forth with clarity the
time and place of the Injury. the manner in which it
occurred. the nature of the act or defect complained
of. the extent of the injury so far as known. and the
names and addresses of wItnesses known to the claimant.
(B I Presentation of Claim. No person may bring
an action against the municipality for damages to
person or property by reason of negligence or gross
negligence unless the action IS brought WIthIn the period
prescrib"d by law and he has fIrst presented to the
administrator a claim in y,Tlting under oath setting
forth specifically the nature and extent of the Injury
and the amount of damages claimed. The administrator
shall promptly present the claim to the Assembly for
action.
(c) Failure Bars Action. Failure to give notice of
injury or to present a claim wit~ the time and In
the manner provided shall bar an actIOn upon the claIm.
(d) Defense of Immunity. This section d?es not
waive any defense of immunity which the muruclpallty
may have from claims for damages to persons or pro-
perty.
Section 17.11 Notice of Lien
When any lien other than for ad valorem taxes or
special assessments is placed by the munici()<llity on
any real property, notification of .the lien shall be sent
by registered or other speCial maIl to the person whose
name appears as owner of the property on the most
recent tax assessment roll.
Section 17.12 Regulation of Water and Submerged
Lands
The Assembly may regulate the use and development
of all waters and submerged lands which are subject
to the jurisdiction of the municipality.
Section 17.13 Separability
If any provision of this charter is held invalid,. other
provisions shall not be affected. If the a~phcatlOn of
this or any of its provisions to a person or circumstance
is held invalid, the application of this charter or any
of its provisions to other persons or circumstances shall
not be affected.
ARTICLE xvm
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 18.01 Effective Date
Except as provided for in Sections 18.02 and 18.03
which shall be effective upon ratification, the newly
elected municipal assembly will assume full control of
the area unified by this charter on Its effective date,
December 2, 1971, at which time the former govern-
ments shall cease to exist.
No elected positions shall be placed before th~ elec-
torate by the governments to be unified after ratifica-
tion of this charter.
Any elections concerning bonds propositions pending
prior to ratification of this charter shall be held only
under authority of this charter.
Section 18.02 Election
The first election after ratification of this charter
shall take place on November 2, 1971 and shall be for
the purpose of electing the first Assembly and to elect
school board members to replace those whose terms
ordinarily would have expired in October, 1971. The
election shall be held subject to and regulated by Sec-
tions 2.03 and 10.02 of this charter. The borough clerk
shall act exo{)fficio as election clel k.
Section 18.03 First Meeting of Assembly
The Assembly shall meet and organize within seven
days of certification of the election subject to and
regulat~d by Section 2.06 of this charter. From the time
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of the first meeting of the Assembly the provisions of
this coarter shall be in effect insofar as they are
applicable to the selection of an admistrator, adminis-
tration of existing budgets and general organization of
the municipality.
Section 18.04 Costs
Costs incurred in the administration of this charter
from the date of ratification to December 2, 1971, shall
be paid from area-wide funds of the Greater Sitka
Borough upon proper verification.
Section 18.05 Cooperation of Local Governments
To provide a period for an orderly transition and for
the new municipal government to organ.ize, the govern-
ments being unified shall continue to -function in their
respective areas until December 2, 1971. All officers,
employees, departments, offices, committees, boards
and commission of local governments shall cooperate
with and assist the Assembly to facilitate unification
in the most efficient and orderly fashion. All records,
files and other data in possession of both local govern-
ments to be dissolved shall be available for inspection
by the Assembly and shall become the property of and
be in the control of the municipality on December 2,
1971.
Section 18.06 Transitional Budgets
Following ratification of this charter, the muniCI-
pality shall operate under the budgets of the governments
to be unified until June 30, 1972.
Before December 2, 1971, the local governmems af-
fected by this charter whose fiscal years end on
December 31, 1971 shall prepare budgets covering the
six-month period from January I, 1972, to June 30,
1972. The municipal Assembly shall provide (or tax
levies suffiCient to meet the requirements of these
budgets.
Section 18.07 Transitional Audits
Transitional audits of the local governments to be
dissolved shall be performed within 30 days after
December 2, 1971, and presented to the muniCipal As-.
sembly on completion. Any audit which would have
normally l>een made at December 31, 1971, shall be
postponed until June 30, 1972.
Section 18.08 Continuation of Employment
All employees of governments being unified shall
continue in employment until the Assembly adopts by
ordinance an administrative code; current employees
of the former governments may be terminated only for
cause. Salaries and benefits enjoyed under their former
employment shall continue until the new code IS effec-
tive.
Olrrent employees of the former governments shall
be given preference in municipal employment. Such
current .employees affected by the unification of dupli-
cative agencies of the former governments are entitled
to preference in other municipal employment I~ compar-
able capacities, without loss of mcome. PensIOn plans,
collective bargaining agreements, and other eXisting
employee benefits shall not be diminished by the
adoption of this charter.
Section 11.09 Administrative Code and Personnel Policy
By July I, 1972, the Assembly shall adopt by ~rdinance
an administrative code and personnel policies, subject
to and regulated by Section 3.05 of this charter.
Section 18.10 Boards, Committees and Commissions
Except for those provided for by this charter, all
appointed committees, commissions and boards in
effect at the time this charter is ratified shall be dissolv-
ed one year after the effective date of this charter
unless sooner abolished or specifically continued by
ordinance.
Section 18.11 Ordinances and Resolutions
To the extent not inconsistent with the charter, or-
dinances, resolutions and orders of local governments
to be dissolved shall continue in full force and effect
in their respective jurisdictions until no later than 2
years after ratification of this c~arter .when they
shall expire, unless, after substantive review by the
Assembly, each ordinance, resolution, or order has been
exPressly reaffirmed, revised, or repealed. The admini-
strator and municipal attorney shall, eighteen months
after ratification of this charter, submit a comprehen-
sive substantive study of remaining pre-unification or-
dinances and resolutions to aid the Assembly in the
adoption of an integrated code.
Section 18.12 Pre-unification Assets, Liabilities, Sales
Taxes, Reserves and Franchises
(a) Assets and Liabilities. The municipality shall
succeed to all the assets and liabilities of the local
governments. Bonded indebtedness incurred before
unification shall remain the tax obligation of the area
which contracted the debt, except that the tax obligation
shall be spread over a larger area by vote of the As-
sembly if the asset, for which the bonded indebtedness
or other liability was incurred, is used for the benefit
of a larger area
(b) Sales and Use Taxes. All revenues from sales
and use taxes in effect at the time this charter goes
into effect shall continue to be allocated in accordance
with existing ordinances until changed as provided by
Section 13.01 (c) of this charter.
(C) Reserves. Any pledged reserve accounts of the
prior local governments shall remain committed to
the purposes for which they were originally dedicated.
(d) Franchises. All existing franchises of the
governments to be unified shall continue after ratifi-
cation of this charter until they expire, are extended,
renewed, or revoked by the municipal Assembly.
Section 18.13 Functions to Continue
Subject to Article XIV of this charter, service areas
and local improvement districts in existence at the
time of enactment of this charter shall continue to
exist. The area of the Qty of Sitka shall comprise a
service area. The functions of local government and
service areas being exercised immediately prior to
enactment of this charter may continue insofar as
consistent with this charter, except that the Assembly
may alter, consolidate, or abolish service areas and
may add or eliminate services as provided by Article
XIV of this charter.
Section 18.14 Continuance of Actions
The adoption of this charter shall not abate or other-
wise affect any action, cause of action. claim, or
proceeding, civil or criminal, by or against a local
government to be dissolved and which had accrued
at the time of the effective date of this charter. All
applications, petitions, hearings, and other proceedings
pending on the effective date before a local government
to be dissolved shall be contmued before the mUnicipa-
lity.
Section 18.15 SoIlaries
Assemblymen shall receive an initial monthly salary
of $25.00 per regular meeting attended, $5.00 per special
meeting attended, and $10.00 per work session attended.
In addition to payment for meetings attended, the
Mayor shall receive $150.00 per month.
Section 11.16 Penalties
By July 1, 1973, the Assembly by ordinance shall
prescribe penalties for violations of this charter if no
penalty is prescribed by this charter.
We, the duly elected members of the Sitka Charter
Commission, having been emPowered pursuant to Title
29, Chapter 85, of the statutes of the State of Alaska
to prepare a home rule charter, do, on this twelfth
day of August, nineteen hundred and seventy one,
hereby present the foregoing charter for the City and
Borough of Sitka for adoption by the voters of the
Greater Sitka Borough.
(signed)
Ben F. Grussendorf
(Chairman)
Margaret Ballard
Justin Fager
Judson R. Lanier
John MacDonald
Virgil J. Wright
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E. M. Calhoun
(Vice-Olairman)
Harvey Marvin
Kenneth Marvin
James T. Poulson
Gordon Whitcomb
EXHIBIT A-I
CERTIFICATION OF CITY CHARTER
CERTIFICATION
I, Myrtle V. Flynn, do hereby certify that I am Clerk
of the City and Borough of Sitka, duly qualified and appointed;
that the attached Charter is a true and correct copy of the Home
Rule Charter of the City and Borough of Sitka as adopted by elec-
torate of the City and Borough at a special election held on the
21st day of Sept., 1971, and duly recorded in my office; that
said election was held in all respects in accordance with law, and
to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such elec-
tion was given.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of the City and Borough of Sitka, this 14th day of Sept.,
1911·
Myrtle V. Flynn, Clerk
EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA
RESOLUTION NO. 77-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, ALASKA, AUTHOR-
IZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCEED IMMEDIATELY WITH FILING THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS WITH THE FEDERAL POWER COMMIS-
SION IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE LICENSE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUC-
TION AND OPERATION OF THE GREEH LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the power requirements of the City and Borough of
Sitka have demonstrated a rapid and substantial growth, and
WHEREAS, the City and Borough of Sitka has foreseen this re-
quirement and has accomplished an extensive series of studies to
determine the most economical and beneficial means to improve the
reliability of its power supply, and
WHEREAS, the final recommendations of the Consultants retained
by the City and Borough of Sitka are contained in the recently com-
pleted report titled Evaluation Report for the Green Lake Project, and
WHEREAS, upon thorough review of the report by the Assembly of
the City and Borough of Sitka, it is concluded that the best alter-
nate plan to satisfy the latest forecast of developing power require-
ments is that plan identified in the report titled Evaluation Report
for the Green Lake Project as the Green Lake Project.
WHEREAS, the City and Borough of Sitka will require a license
from the Federal Power Commission in order to authorize the construc-
tion and operation of the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City and Borough of
Sitka hereby authorizes its Administrator to proceed immediately with
filing the necessary documents and exhibits with the Federal Power
Commission in order to obtain the license to authorize the construc-
tion and operation of the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Assembly of the City and
Borough of Sitka, Alaska on this 10th day of MAY, 1977.
Ben F. Grussendorf, Mayor
ATTEST:
Esther Middleton, Acting Clerk
EXHIBIT B-1
CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT'S RESOLUTION
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CERTIFICATION
I, Esther Middleton, do hereby certify that I am Acting Clerk
of the City and Borough of Sitka, a municipality organized and exist-
ing under the laws of the State of Alaska; that the foregoing is a
complete and correct copy of the Resolution adopted at a meeting of
the Assembly of this City and Borough, duly and properly called and
held on the 10th day of MAY, 1977; that a quorum was present at the
meeting; that the Resolution is set forth in the minutes of the
I meeting and has not been rescinded or modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and af-
fixed the seal of the City and Borough of Sitka this 13th day of
MAY, 1977.
Esther Middleton, Acting Clerk
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA
EXHIBIT C
STATEMENT AS TO SPECIAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT
There are no special hydroelectric, water power, or ir-
rigation laws in the State of Alaska which pertain to the Project
for which a license is applied for herein.
EXHIBIT D
STATEMENT THAT THE APPLICANT HAS COMPLIED
WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
WITH RESPECT TO BED AND BANKS, ITS USE
OF THE WATER AND ITS RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN
THE BUSINESS OF DEVELOPING, TRANSMITTING
AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER
The Applicant has complied with the requirements of the
laws of the State of Alaska with respect to the right to engage in
the business of developing, transmitting and distributing electri-
cal power, and in any other business, necessary to effect the pur-
pose applied for in the License. The Applicant is currently ac-
quiring the necessary State franchises with respect to bed and
banks and will submit a full disclosure of these items to the Com-
mission as they become available.
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EXHIBIT E
STATEliJEHT OF THE NATURE, EXTENT AND
OWNERSHIP OF THE WATER RIGHTS FOR THE PROJECT
The Applicant has made application to the Alaska Division
of Lands and Water for a Certificate of Appropriation for the water
rights necessary to develop the Project and a copy of the applica-
tion is contained in Exhibit E-l. Upon receipt of the Certificate
of Appropriation the Applicant will submit the necessary copies,
with certification as required, to the Commission.
EXHIBIT E-l
WATER RIGHTS CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
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Slale of Alasl,a
DCl'al"lmcnl of ;\'all1l·al I\esOl"·ccS
Division of Lands
Water Resources Section
Application for Water Rights
Aa no. _____________ _
'hue type aT rrtnt
~""'(I)of.orll""t(I)."d, ... 111n~.dd .. "( .. ) City and Borough of Sitka, P.O, Box 79
~~~l.. Alaska 98835 Attn: Hr. Fermin Gutierrez, Administrator
!01Irct: (r01l1 "'!'dc l, }.Colter uill I~ or h bt:'n~ uten:
(.} Corellr"': "Her (Le .• urillet.' or txcnatrd well): Yes ___ _ ~.o_-_X_
eLlJ ~\lrf .. ce wJter lchrd ~flrrOjlriatr sr.lcd: SVra"'____ R1't'rr __ X___ l.":r ___ X__ SPri~ ___ _
,lin:: If tJ"' .. or etiltr .aller-Hion of '"'aler t->ody is pl.lnnf"d. rOf"'r.": 10·1]1: Must .1st' be cor.lflturd.
(e) .;.~"r~le.l n."", of lurh" .".r lourer (if unn"",d 10 It",): Vodopad River and Green Laki!
Lf'!lJl I!rsc"';f'Jtion of property \there Wi! ter is Ur.en:
h) fr.e"on.l ,art see Appendix A • Section ____ • TO\mshif'J ____ • Q~~r ___ _ __________ f~rrfdhn
1.«1 ,prllc.nt c:-m thi> hnd at pOlnt of tal in,:,!: Yrs __ .__ flO __ X __
If ·00·. n .. " .n~ .ddr. .. of ~r.,.nt ,,""or: Unite~~tates G~~_rnme_J!.1: ____ _
t1.s nSt'or(nt or rioht of tlay been aCQuirrd to cress ti'leH l .. nds: y~s f!O __ X __ (If "Yu-. 5upply ccoy of H~)
le-::.l [tstrirt!:: cf r.~~.,crty ~1:":tre -.a.:atrr h \I1ed:
, (I) 'raction.l ~ort SWI/4 NWl/4 . ·~trtl""~. Y""nshlp 56S __ . R.nn • ....§.2lL... f~~River: __ ':Hidi'n
(b) If 'rrliCll.lc •• lso· Holte li. ~_ Survry tHlTlber •• nd bloct and lot ~U'lt-~r. or Su~d1vi510n and hloct: o1nd lot nur-.ner: _-B~ _________ _
rHrnted _____ Unp.tenler1 nin~rllT c1lil'll"1 ______ ._
United States Government . ---------------------------------------_._----
~lIt' typ< of uso; Full t •• ", __ :X: ___ ; PHt tir"' ____ • Fully d.scrlb. ,h. us< The water will....b..e......u.s.erl_t.o....generat.e.._
(ult1('"ie of types: UOMeStlC. ~.e .• 1,1I'1I1v or r"ultlf"n'lh
-=-~.(!~_t:~~ . .P.<?~e.~_Jor __ ~l1~ __ ~~_tx __ ~?d~~ro~g~~~ictY..a, ·Al~~ ___ _
resiLlentu). recrCiHIon cabin. cor ..... "rc1ol1. IncustnM. dt"Jncullur .. '. nlnlno. r'un)(lpal. c(X':fIunlty sysle1T'. flower cenerallon. etc. Usc sroilrile-""i--..,;.-e
Non-consumptive use.
Trn~r;:-------'-'-----------------------------------
~tllt type of 50 tructurrl s) preHnlly 1 n us c or "'hi en wi 11 to~ \I:ted for wi thdrll:1<l I, iMPound,...."I. d'-.,Cf""S lon •• nd/or transport of w.ler:
See Appendix B
-1i\cI--1PtC"1f1cilionS:-u!. -,~S7nd ~a-te-p~o-e-JTn""eCt'5 s a ry-. -------------------
_ .. _----.-._-------------_._-_.-.
ht1·~troJ .Io..ount of U~ler to lor u\{'d. or if alreJdv in operatlcn. an'Ount used. (lprP'SS in nallons ("Ier day {nrd} or euLie feet fler s"eond eets). ~ift("
('".nth,. ftt1errr:cC' !'Inrrt o1t:':lc~.ta to tillS fon... ~r.l"{, tasl:; fo,-o1t::ounl en Quanr.1t;f Refere'1ce SheeL)
310 cis -_._------_._---------------------------------------------.-------------_._-
~utt ti .. -<-rtqui,..C'~ to pcrfe":t Jour \15(' fer a:lOunt of ""Her reQu('stf'd _____ ~ee~..Pendix .13 _____________ . ________________ _
If IIIf~lttJtion is for .I surfact' ~/attr 50urCC'. stetr nM.IPS anti ar.;drf·SS{'S of any ("Ie~ens \1.'10 ':ldy be affected hJ your ~;tthdr<lt/Jl olVin" C.e1r IncatlM r a
4I1t h.t .• !J~I) fttt u~Sr.r('dl"l. one "11e dc..mstreau •• l.llesnort rrofl('rty ~ml"'-. "te_} •
. -..... _-._-_.--.. __ ..... -_ ... -
._ see App·~~di;;c·-------. ----
--.-.--.-_____________ • ___ ._. ________________________ -----4 _________________ • ______ •• ___ -0--
--.-._----------------_._-------_._---------------_.---------------------.
------------------_.--------------_._---
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4
> Q
H tion Is for • ~,.ountl' w.ter sourct. statt nZlr"'l(S Ind Iddrr'S'itS of .ny other ~r-sons using ~H"ound -.,ater wfthtn 1500 feet of your pofnt
!k~~' ~~chrdl"!' their lo~tion of use (I.e ... 1100 het north. 1~OO ttott 'DUtil, etc .. ).
-N/A ----.~~-----------------------------------------------------------------------
---J) tr 'rpltcHton is for 9round witH 'Durer presently in use, .ttllch copy of drilhr'1 log with ni!l~ Ind .ddress of drt11er.
1I} H no drf1ler's TOI}. 5uprlr 111 Ir.Dofn 1nforr..ation TiiUil.Oo;:ot:;;-:-~m;;;;;-:-w;r;-rlr;;;r--;;;:-;:;;;;;:;;;-----;=,,==------------!"Uk.e depth, ~cnened. st.atlC le ... rl. dr.aloid"",,". toul depth.
" tlit 10c.tion of )'our wau" taking Ind use wfthin I borouoh: Yes __ X__ 110, ___ _
,f -W-. ~I" nan< of bo,ou~h Greater Sitka Borough
;iU .n~n lour wHer ~e (int bel?ln or 1s c10ected to bC'9 in,_..::J:-u=TI:-e=-..::1:.:9:....::8-=1=-__________________________ _
y! !P?L1Cf-;,T hEPl;;> CEP.TJFJES TP.AT TItf STATE;£:ITS IJ'PEARJr:G ~EPElIi ARE TO T~E U[ST Of ~JS KHQlIlE[)(o! TIltJE AIIO CORRECT •
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11 11 11 ••• 11 •••
.19~,
.. _ ...... -... -------------------_. ----.-------------------------------_. ------_. ----_. -----.. ----------------------------.----------_ .. ---. --. -_ ..
This .ppl1ution t/ill not be considered unless it 131 .HCof"'J"'.nie-d by:
1. (,) ~ filtM f'!t of ten dolhrs (~lO.r.o) if the use Is less th~n
~,o,., ~allons ner day.
(t;.) ,. ftlinn tee cf b'enl/, collars (!.2:).'"'J') if tne use excu-ds
~,:)IIoJ n.11ons rer du. and
2. A sketch rlolt sufficiently detail,.." to Hcur.ttlv locate tllp
potnt o( )liIltf" U~ln" "nt! ,'se. r"'e )~.ttc·· s;'cul::l ShOl-l .ny Spt-
cial or rcctan'Jul:or Sl.:r"eJ tounlleJrles. str("dr'"S. lakes, etc •• ~",J
t."r dh~nsiDns or ilny structures used. suet' H C'."'_""S or t'l"lrs.
includinr. tne lent:th eJn1 sue C'f rlDelines or d1Yrr'tlon ditches.
ftC. Use riloe C for st.ttch plat.
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Quantity Reference Sheet
For PUrposes of Estimating Amount of \~ater Used
Fire fighting is not an appropriative use. No quantity should be computed.
Express quantity in gallons per day llTiL, ~ feet ~ second (cfs) ~ ~ feet.
'UOHES, RESORTS, ~JOTELS, TRAI LER COURTS, ITC.
Yard and garden ...••.•..•••••• DimenSions
Fu 11 y plumb ed un it ..•.••••.••• 100 gp d pc r-p-e-r-s-o-n-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.•
Partially modern unit ...••••.• 40 gpd per person ..••....•••
Outside supply only •••.••••••. 15 gpd per person .••.......•
IRRIGATION
Per acre" cultivated: 1.0 to 1.5 acre feet/per acre/per year
LIVESTOCK
Dai ry cows ..•.•....••.••••••••
/losing out dairy barn ....•••••
Range cattle •.....•••••.••••••
Horses •.•..•.•.•••••••••••••••
Sheep ••.••••••.•.••••••.••••••
Goats and hogs .•••.•...••.••••
Poultry, rabhits, etc ••.••••••
. CO~L\IERCIAL -I~llUSTRJAL -flI:-\I:-JG
30
35
15
IS
2
3
1
gpd
gpc!
p'pd
rpd
gpd
gpd
gpd
per head .....................
per head ..........................
per head ..........................
per head ..........................
per head ..........................
per head ..........................
per hertd ..........................
Type of operation rtnd methods. Explain in detail
basis for quantity of "'ater requested ...........• 310
Your Estimate
gpd
______ gpd
________ gpd
_______ gpd
_____ acre ft.
______ p.pd
_______ gpd
.~p(l ~-------gpd
_______ gpd
______ p,pd
_______ gpd
Cn:ro) (cfs)
'The most economically feasible project configuration for this site is designed
to utilize all available runoff from the reservoir drainage basin which is
estimated to be 310 cfs.
TOTAL NIOU1\T OF II'ATER REQUESTElJ _:::;31:::.:0"---'c:..!f:..::s'--____ _
Tahlc of Equivalents
One second-foot expresses a ratc of flow of "'ater equal to one cubic foot each
second and is equivalent to the following:
1 cfs 7.48 U.S. gallons per second
448.8 I1.S. r.allons per minute
= 646,317 U.S. gallons per day
1.98 acre feet per day
40 standard (statute) miner's inches
One" acrc":foot expresses a defiT\ite volume of'h-ater which Hi]l cover one acre to a
depth of one foot and is eqllivalent to the follOlving:
1 acre foot = 43,560 cubic feet
. = 3is,E51 U.S. g~llons
1,000,000 U.S. gallons per (by = 1.55 second-feet
1,000,000 U.S. I!al]ons = 3.07 acre fect
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APPENDIX A
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, ALASKA
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY WHERE WATER IS TAKEN
Project Feature
Green Lake Reservoir
and Dam Site
Copper River Meridian
Note:
Description
S-1/2 SW1/4: SEC 21 T56s R65E
S-1/2 SW1/4: SEC 26 T56s R65E
SW1/4 NW1/4, SW1/4, SE1/4: SEC 27 T56s
R65E
NW1/4, SE1/4, Sl/2 NE1/4, Nl/2 SW1/4:
SEC 28 T56s R65E
NE1/4, SE1/4 NW1/4: SEC 29 T56s R65E
NE1/4 NE1/4: SEC 33 T56s R65E
NE1/4, Nl/2 NW1/4: SEC 34 T56s R65E
NW1/4, NE1/4, Nl/2 SW1/4, IJl/2 SE1/4,
SE1/4 SE1/4: SEC 35 T56s R65E
sWl/4 NWl/4, Sl/2 Svll/4, NWl/4 SW1/4:
SEC 36 T56s R65E
The Project is located on unsurveyed U.S. Government lands
and the above description is based on land lines projected by the
Alaska Division of Lands.
May 27, 1977
APPENDIX B
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, ALASKA
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
BROCHURE OF PRELIMINARY PROJECT DATA
Orlando, Florida
Compiled as supportive data
for Water Rights Application
May 23, 1977
R. W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Engineers and Consultants
Seattle, Washington
Denver, Colorado
Wellesley, Massachusetts Phoenix, Arizona
Columbus, Nebraska
Indianapolis, Indiana
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CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, ALASKA
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Green Lake Project is a hydroelectric development de-
signed to help meet Sitka's growing power needs in the early 1980's.
The Project will be located at Green Lake on the Vodopad River near
its confluence with Silver Bay. The Project site is located about
ten (10) air miles southeast of Sitka.
The Project will consist of the following features: a
250-foot high concrete arch dam immediately downstream of the out-
let of Green Lake, a 1,900-foot long power tunnel, a powerhouse lo-
cated near Silver Bay containing 16,600 kW of installed capacity,
a 6.5-mile single-lane construction access road which will connect
to the existing highway at Herring Cove, and an 8-mile long 69-kV
transmission line generally paralleling the access road and connec-
ting with the existing upgraded transmission system at Sawmill Cove.
Access road construction is scheduled to start in the
spring of 1978 with major project construction starting in the
spring of 1979. The Project is scheduled to be on-line in late
1981.
PROJECT DATA SUMMARY
VODOPAD RIVER HYDROLOGY
Drainage Area, sq. mi. . ......................•.
Average Annual Precipitation (at Sitka), in ....
Average Annual Runoff:
cfs ...................................... .
cfsm ..................................... .
Probable Maximum Flood:
Peak Inflo\'1, cfs ......................... .
Volume, ac-ft. . .......................... .
PROJECT FEATURES
Green Lake Reservoir
Normal Maximum Pool Elevation (MSL) ........... .
Minimum Reservoir Elevation (MSL) ............. .
Reservoir Area @ Normal Maximum Pool, acres ... ,
Active Storage Capacity, acre-feet ............ .
Dam
Type -Double Curvature Concrete Arch
Crest Elevation (MSL) ......................... .
Crest Length, ft ............................•..
Height Above Foundation, ft. . ................. .
Spillway
Type -Ungated, Ogee Weir Located in the
Dam Crest
Crest Length, ft .............................. .
Crest Elevation (MSL) ......................... .
Maximum Capacity/Head, cfs/ft ................. .
Power Tunnel
Type - A Circular Partially Concrete-Lined
Tunnel with a Steel-Lined Penstock
Section Near the Powerhouse.
Unlined Tunnel:
Length, ft. . ............................. .
Diameter, ft. . ........................... .
Concrete-Lined Tunnel:
Length, ft ............................... .
Diameter, ft. . ........................... .
28.2
96.0
310
11. 0
42,600
43,200
390
280
1,000
74,000
400
435
230
100
390
12,000/10
1,200
11
660
d
PROJECT DATA SUMMARY (cont.)
Power Tunnel (cont.)
Steel-Lined Penstock Section:
Length, ft ............................... .
Diameter, ft. . ........................... .
Powerhouse Structure
Type -Reinforced Concrete Above-Ground
Structure.
Length, ft .................................... .
Width, ft ..................................... .
Height (Minimum), ft. . ........................ .
Turbine-Generators
Page 2
50
5.6
78
29
30
No. of Units ................................... 2
Turbine Type ............•......... Vertical Shaft Francis
Total Installed Capacity (kW) .................. 16,600
Switchyard
Type -Conventional -Three (3) Transformers
with One (1) Spare, One (1) Oil Circuit
Breaker and Related Equipment.
Transformer Rating (Each) kVA ................. .
Transmission System
Type -Single Wood-Pole Construction with
Crossarms, Line Extending from Power-
house to Interconnection with Upgraded
Existing System at Sawmill Cove.
Voltage, kV ...........•........................
Length, mi. . .........•..•....•.................
Access Road
Type -Single-Lane Construction with Turnouts,
Extending from the Project Site and Con-
necting with Existing Road at Herring
Cove. Public Vehicle Access to be Pro-
hibited by Locked Gate and Chain at Her-
ring Cove.
Length, mi. . .................................. .
Width:
Traveled Way, ft. . ....................... .
Turnouts, ft. . ........................... .
3,815
69
7.5
6.58
14
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R. W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
May 23, 1977
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GREEN LAKE PROJECl
PROJECT MAP
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Concrete
. linea
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I. Elevafions based on
Mean Sea Level
(MSL) dafum .
k.£.--',-,fQ ke ~ E: Nor/'nol ox.imum
G reser,;:olr EI. "90_~'~~
... .c;50ck 7//T 5ffi,,-dc'f'77:7"'--_._;.7'::-
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R. W. B£C1( .nd ASSOCIAm
GREEN LAKE PROl"E'C.T
PRO:r~CT PLAN
400
200
100
Original 9round-~
Dam cresr n. 400
Spillway c r est EI.3 90
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Grout curtain
Normal moxi,-num
4-00 W . S. cl. 390 ~
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/OUflef work~
Ei. Z50 -~--L---L.>==kt-
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excavation ---.. I _-7fI-$ITI'r;m.r---:i~.\·' .. '. \----'"'=-~. . . -::"""",' ,~ '): ~." 0"'« ~~
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9ECTl ON -CONCRETE
LINED TUNNEL
, ' '0 . '1\
, ( ,0\ -:Sfee/ liner
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5ECTlD;V-~TEEL
LINED PEN5TOCl<
6ECTION -DAM
NOTE :
I. E16!Voi i ons based on
Meon Sea Level (MSL)
dotum .
50' 0 50'
L..I ,"-'-1-,--, .... ' ! .LI W' I~, LI __ --ll
Scale
--' R. W. BEC~ end .'S~O CI.Ut ~
GP EE N It.{E ";>.O JE(r
DAM TUNNEl. ~ PEN~TOc:.1<
SECTIONS
""" Ool:e 5~o:"l'l ll
ORB MAR.. 77 <~<:'K -18.3
100
So
Con6frtJcf/on ~ -=:~~;~~~
acce6 =,> rOOd_--------
one lone-
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pole
6~rvice ba!l
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breoker
PLAN-PO:;VERHOU5E
100",--_
90
80
70
_____ 50
~_~ 6eneralor ---
40
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20
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f Meon higher high
___ -L.L_ waler (MHHW) 9 .9
C Mean lower low
._ woler (MLL W)
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SECTION -POWERHOUSE Scale
NOTE: .
I. Elevafions based on
Mean Sea Leve l (MSL)
darwm.
----R. IV. BECK .:nd ASSOCl.m ~
GREEN LAKE Prto .JEer
POINERHOU5E PL""N ~5ECTION
""'" 0,,:. J SlC1CI\I ORB MAR 77 4-';2' >< -17.A
,....
lfEI'S0FIIORJ:
~ PllASE I -
r P1!ASE II -~"
Office Studies
'Field
pHASE III -FPC LICENSING
IlIA -Application
IllS -Final Feasibility
:PHASE IV -PINAL DESIGN
IVA -Aceess Road
!VB -
Spec ••
B1d r~~
PHASE V -CONSTIlUCTION
COnltruetion
Aceus Road
Major Equipment
C1v1l Works
Startup and Teating
Dwg ••
lEGEND
Major Effort
Continuing Effort ....... UII .....
R. W. BECK and ASSOCIATES
UIC!/tUU A.IID cOIfwu"I<n
,..HIo. w .........
0.._ c..&o... ~ "'-'10 -....-.............. ~~ .....
City and Borough ot Sitka, Aluka
Green Lake P-reject
Ded811 and Conatruction Schedule
APPENDIX C
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, ALASKA
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONS WHO MAY BE
AFFECTED BY WITHDRAWAL
On August 19, 1970, the State of Alaska issued Certifi-
cate of Appropriation of Water No. 533 to the Edgecumbe Explora-
tion Company, Inc., Box 758, Sitka, Alaska 99835. This certificate
granted the company the right to use 1,619,800 gallons of water
per day from the public waters of the State of Alaska for the pur-
poses of mining and power generation. The water was to be taken
from the Green Lake outlet through a concrete and rock diversion
dam and flume intake to be used for a sawmill and power plant on
an Edgecumbe Exploration Company site approximately 1,500 feet
downstream from the outlet.
An inspection by the Applicant's engineer in the fall of
1976 showed no use or provision for use of the said water appro-
priation right.
May 27, 1977
TABLE F-l
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED AND PROJECT LANDS
Unsurveyed Lands
T.56s. , R.64E, Copper River r1eridian (CRM) Protracted.
Selected Project
Section Aliguot Parts Acres Acres Exhibit
2 W-l/2 E-l/2, W-l/2 390 24 K-l
3 E-l/2, E-l/2 NW-l/2 190(1) 36(2) K-l
11 E-l/2, NW-l/4 180 26 K-l
12 S-1/2 NW-l/4, SW-l/4
NW-l/4 SE-l/4, S-1/2 SE-l/4 325 13 K-l
13 E-l/2, N-l/2 NW-l/4 186 38 K-l, K-2
24 NE-l/4 40 12 K-2
T.56S. , R.65E. CRM (Protracted) .
18 N-l/2, SW-l/4, NW-l/4 SE-l/4 503 17 K-2
19 SW-l/2 NE-l/4, W-l/2, SE-l/4 390 23 K-2
20 S-1/2 S-1/2 160 0 K-3
21 S-1/2 SW-l/4 80 4 K-3
26 NW-l/4 SW-l/4, S-1/2 SW-l/4,
Svl-l/4 SE-l/4 160 6 K-4
27 NW-l/4 NW-l/4, S-1/2 NW-l/4,
S-1/2 440 233 K-3, K-4
28 All 560 325 K-3
29 All 609 142 K-3
30 N-l/2 NE-l/4
N-l/2 S-1/2 NE-l/4 40 16 K-2
33 NE-l/4 NE-l/4 40 2 K-3
34 NE-l/4, N-l/2 NW-l/4,
K-3, K-4 SE-l/4 HW-l/4, NE-l/4 SE-l/4 320 151
35 rJ-l/2, 11-1/2 SW-l/4,
600 366 K-4 SE-l/4 SW-l/4, SE-l/4
36 v1-1/2 Nv1-1/4, SW-l/4,
50 K-4 W-l/2 SE-l/4 320
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GREEN LAKE PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED AND PROJECT LANDS
Selected
TABLE F-l
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Project Section Ali9.uot Parts Acres Acres Exhibit
T.57S. , R. 66E., CRM (Protrac t ed) .
3 NW-l/4 NW-l/4,
VJ-l/2 NE-l/4 NW-l/4 60 a K-4
4 N-l/2 NE-l/4,
E-l/2 NE-l/4 NW-l/4 100 1 K-4
NOTES:
(1) Excluding U.S. Surveys 3551 and 3665.
(2) Including right-of-way through U.S. Surveys 3551 and 3665.
(3) All lands are unpatented, including U.S. Surveys, U.S.
Mineral Surveys, islands, pinnacles and rocks, except as
excluded above.
(4) Selected lands to contain 5,693 acres more or less.
(5) Elevations based on Mean Sea Level (MSL) datum.
EXHIBIT G
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL ABILITY OF THE
APPLICANT TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE THE PROJECT
Financing for development of the Project will be either
from a loan from the Alaska Water Resources Revolving Loan Fund
Alaska Statutes 45, Chapter 86, or the issue of bonds. Upon final
selection of the method of financing full details including the
cost of financing will be submitted to the Commission in accordance
with Commission regulations.
The Applicant represents that it is financially able to
construct, operate and maintain the Project and submits the follow-
ing in support of this statement:
1. Economic and financial analysis of the Project has shown
! it to be the most desirable generation alternative available to
I the Applicant.
2. The Applicant anticipates a load growth such that the
project's power output will be fully utilized within about 10
years of its on-line date.
3. The Applicant anticipates establishing a rate structure
consistent with the needs to meet the on-going costs of debt ser-
vice, project operation and maintenance.
4. The Applicant has annually submitted financial statements
to the Commission on FPC Form 1 demonstrating its financial ability
to construct, operate and maintain its eXisting power system.
1. GENERAL
EXHIBIT H
STATEMENT OF THE PROPOSED OPERATION
OF THE PROJECT DURING PERIODS OF LOW,
NORMAL AND FLOOD STREAIIlFLOHS
The proposed Green Lake Project is located near the out-
let of the Green Lake-Vodopad River drainage, approximately 10 air
miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The basin is elongated in shape,
approximately 9.5 miles long by 4.5 miles wide and drains an area
of 28.2 square miles. The mean basin elevation is about 2,150 feet
(MSL) with extremes ranging from 230 feet U~SL) to over 4,000 feet
(MSL) and slopes are typically fairly steep. Permanent snow or gla-
cier cover only extends over an insignificant portion of the watershed.
The Vodopad River is the main watercourse in the basin
and extends its full length. The gradient of the river is about
36% in the upper 1.9 miles and flattens to 3% in the lower 4.7
miles to Green Lake. From the lake, the river discharges into Sil-
ver Bay through a series of falls and rapids in a narrow canyon.
The average annual streamflow was determined to be 310 cfs.
The basin shape, relatively steep and narrow, makes it
especially responsive to runoff events. High runoff periods nor-
mally occur during the rainy fall months while low flow periods
occur during winter and early spring months. Only a minor portion
of the total runoff comes from glacier contribution.
1
A concrete arch dam in the narrow canyon at the mouth of
Green Lake with the spillway crest at El 390 (MSL) will increase the
surface area of the lake from its present size of 173 acres to the
proposed 1,000 acres. This will provide an active storage capacity
of 74,000 acre-feet which will allow about 95% regulation of the
'watershed runoff.
2. STREAMFLOW
Ten years of streamflow records from 1915 to 1925 are
available for the Vodopad River. The average runoff from the his-
toric records is 215,000 acre-feet per year and recorded daily
flows range from a minimum of 10 cfs to a maximum of 3,300 cfs.
Since the eXisting Vodopad River flow data form an insufficient
period of record to conduct meaningful long-term operation studies,
it was necessary to extend the available data by statistical means.
The available data were extended to provide 42 years of streamflow
by correlating flows at Green Lake Basin with those at nearby Blue
Lake Basin as well as with long-term precipitation data at Sitka.
A summary of the historical as well as synthesized flows is shown
in Table H-l.
3. PROJECT OPERATION
The Project will be operated as a conventional hydroelec-
tric plant. It will be operated in conjunction with the Blue Lake
Project with Blue Lake being operated as a base load unit and Green
Lake supplying the remainder of system requirements. The reservoir
operation will be such that water will only be drawn from storage
to deliver firm energy (see Table B-2) and secondary energy will be
generated only at times when the reservoir is full and there is ex-
cess flow available. During years of high runoff little water will
be drawn from storage and the reservoir will be at higher levels.
2
During low runoff years, the reservoir will be drawn down as re-
quired to deliver firm energy so that maximum reservoir drawdowns
will occur during these adverse nydrological periods. The result-
ing pattern of reservoir fluctuation is illustrated graphically in
Exhibit H-l which shows envelopes of extremes of reservoir levels
and the average reservoir levels, by month, for the flow data per-
iod studied.
4. FLOOD CONTROL
The reservoir will not be operated for flood control pur-
poses. Accordingly, none of the active reservoir storage volume
has been reserved for flood storage and the Project has been de-
signed to safely pass all floods, up to and including the Probable
Maximum Flood (PMF).
A flood with one-half the peak inflow and volume of the
PMF, the Spillway Design Flood (SDF), will be contained within the
ungated overflow spillway located in the dam crest. Larger floods
, will overtop the dam crest.
The PMF was developed using a synthesized unitgraph de-
rived by Clark's method and applying the unitgraph to the Probable
Maximum Precipitation (PMP) in combination with snowmelt for the
area. Since the regional drainage characteristics have not been
developed for the Green Lake Basin, an area near the Siskiyou Moun-
tains in California, with basin characteristics similar to the
Green Lake Basin, was used in the unit graph derivation. Several
methods were used to arrive at a time of concentration which was
ultimately fixed at 2.5 hours. The unit graph derived has a peak
inflow of 3,060 cfs and a duration of 30 minutes.
The PMP was developed from information contained in Tech-
nical Paper No. 47. (1) The PMP included a compensating adjustment
(1) U.S. Department of Commerce, Technical Paper Ho. 47, "Probable
Maximum Precipitation and Rainfall -Frequency Data for Alaska,
for Areas to 400 Square 11iles, Durations to 24-Hours, and Return
Periods from 1 -100 Years" 1963.
3
for drainage area size and resulted in a total rainfall of 29.2 inches
over the 24-hour PMP storm period. Snowmelt contribution was derived
from criteria developed by the Corps of Engineers(2) (Manual No. EM-
1110-2-1406) and was calculated to be 5 inches during the 24-hour
PMP storm period.
Runoff losses were assumed initially to be approximately
equal to precipitation plus snowmelt contribution until the cumu-
lative loss totaled 10% of the rainfall portion; thereafter a con-
stant loss rate of 0.1 inches per hour was used for the remainder
of the storm period. By this method the net excess precipitation
was determined to be 28.73 inches.
The PMF has a peak inflow of 42,300 cfs and a volume of
43,000 acre-feet. Because of the infrequency of occurrence of the
PMF, it was determined that a portion of this flood could be allow-
ed to pass over the non-overflow portion of the darn crest and that
the darn crest spillway section would be designed to pass a smaller
more frequently occurring flood. With the reservoir at El 390 (MSL),
the PMF flood inflow resulted in a peak routed discharge of 32,600
cfs and maximum reservoir surface of El 404.9 (MSL). This resulted
in the non-overflow section of the dam being overtopped for about 15
hours. Because of the type of dam structure being used and the
quality of the foundation rock, it was determined that nominal over-
topping under these conditions could be tolerated without danger to
the structure.
The Spillway Design Flood, one-half of the PMF, has a
peak inflow of 21,150 cfs and a volume of 21,500 acre-feet. The
flood would have an estimated return frequency of about once in
(2) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Division of Engineering and Design,
Manual No. 1110-2-1406, "Runoff from Snowmelt", January 5, 1960.
4
5,000 years and when routed, resulted in a peak discharge of 11,000
cfs at reservoir El 399.3 (MSL). The hydrographs for the PMF and
Spillway Design Flood are shown in Exhibit H-2.
5. IRRIGATION, MUNICIPAL AND DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY
No use of the project waters is anticipated for irriga-
tion or water supply.
6. NAVIGATION
The Project will have no effect on commercial navigation
since there is none on the Vodopad River or Green Lake. The Vodo-
pad River is not classified as navigable by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The magnitude of the discharge velocity, which will be
a maximum of approximately 7 fps during project operation, vlill
not be of an order great enough to present a hazard to navigation
in Silver Bay. Resulting turbulence is expected to be minimal.
7. WATER QUALITY
a. Introduction
This section of the Exhibit will discuss the probable
effects of the Green Lake Project operation on the water quality
of Green Lake and Silver Bay. Construction related impacts on
water quality are specifically discussed in Exhibit W, Sections 3
and 4.
While specific effects on water quality as a result of
the impoundment are difficult to predict, some conclusions con-
cerning potential and probable effects can be drawn by using the
Blue Lake Project (FPC Project No. 2230) as a model.
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b. Blue Lake Project
The Blue Lake Project, a conventional hydroelectric de-
velopment similar in scope to the Green Lake Project and located
about eight miles north of Green Lake, was completed and operational
in 1961. A chemical similarity between the two lakes was shown in a
1974 limnological study by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (3)
Table H-3 illustrates the physical similarity between Blue Lake and
the proposed Green Lake Reservoir. A geological and hydrological
similarity may be inferred from the relative proximity of the two
lakes and similar mean basin elevations. For these reasons Blue
Lake is felt to provide an excellent model of the effects on water
quality by the Green Lake Reservoir.
c. Effects of Impoundment
The following effects are considered probable either by
reason of simple physical effects of the impoundment or by use of
the Blue Lake model.
The degree of thermal stratification in the Green Lake
Reservoir can be expected to increase with an attendant drop in
atmospheric reaeration as a result of increased depth and reduced
velocities in the reservoir. The limnological study indicates a
marked thermal stratification in Blue Lake was apparent by late
August after being isothermal in May.
A shallow bar (1 to 3 feet below the present surface of
Green Lake) separates the lake into east and west basins. Circu-
lation within the lake should greatly improve as a result of the
lI e limination" of the two-basin effect.
Water Resources in Alaska, "Limnological Investigations of Six
Lakes in Southeast Alaska", WRI 76-122, prepared by the U:S.
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in Cooperatlon
with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
6
Although the limnological study of Green Lake indicates
low turbidity, natural levels increase markedly under certain con-
ditions. Specific sightings by Artwin Schmidt (Sept. 14-15, 1975)
and R. W. Beck personnel (Oct., 1976) have shown pronounced tur-
bidity in Silver Bay and Green Lake after periods of heavy rains.
This turbidity is felt to be caused by silt from stream scouring
in the Vodopad River Valley during periods of high runoff. This
turbidity during these periods is felt to be short-term, up to
several days, due to the low retention time in Green Lake and flush-
ing action of the tidal flow in Silver Bay.
A beneficial effect on water quality as a result of im-
poundment will be a reduction of this turbidity due to the inunda-
tion of much of the silt producing areas along the Vodopad River
Valley. Sediments flowing into the Green Lake Reservoir will most
likely settle there due to the lower velocities and longer deten-
tion time in the reservoir. However, the volume of silt flowing
into the proposed reservoir is expected to be small and will not
I have any adverse effect on project operation.
"The relative productivity of Green Lake is expected to
increase temporarily as decomposing organic material creates addi-
tional nutrients to serve as a food source for the resident brook
trout population. Blue Lake showed an increased productivity for
a period of about 10 years before stabilizing at a comparatively
low nutrient level. A similar evolution in productive capacity
R ." (4) can be anticipated for the proposed Green Lake eserVOlr.
(4) Investigation of the Biotic Communities in the Vicinity of
Green Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska, Prepared for R. W. Beck and
Associates, Inc., by Dr. David T. Hoopes, July 15,1977.
7
d. Silver Bay
Turbidity during construction is expected to be the major
project-related effect on the water quality in Silver Bay. Turbid-
ity will exceed State limits for short periods of time during con-
struction. The Applicant is aware of the effects of excessive tur-
bidity on sight-feeding aquatic life and birds and measures will be
taken to lessen the impact of turbidity (see Exhibit W, Sections 3
and 4). However, no permanent damage to either population is ex-
pected.
Project operation is expected to have little or no effect
on the water quality or thermal regime of Silver Bay.
e. Conclusion
No significant adverse effect on the water quality of
either Green Lake or Silver Bay is expected to result from the
operation of the Green Lake Project. The continued operation of
the Blue Lake Project with no deterioration of water quality is
considered to provide adequate evidence of that conclusion and no
further water quality monitoring is considered necessary or justi-
fied.
8. RECREATION
The effects of project operation on recreation in the
area are described in Exhibits Rand W.
9. FISH AND WILDLIFE
The effects of project construction and operation on the
fish and wildlife resources in the area are described in Exhibit W.
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10. CONSULTATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE AUD LOCAL AGElICIES
HAVING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HATER ';;WALITY COllTROL
The following consultations with Federal, State and local
agencies were conducted with regard to water for the Project:
(1) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Alaska District
Date/Time: March 8, 1977/10:00 a.m.
Type: Meeting
Participants: R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc. (RWB) representing
the City and Borough of Sitka.
Subj ects
discussed:
Steen and Matlock, Inc., Access Road Consultants
Section 10 of River and Harbor Act of 1899
Section 404 of Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(FWPCA)
Section 401 of FWPCA
Date: April 14, 1977
Type: Meeting
Participants: RWB representing City and Borough of Sitka
Steen & Matlock, Inc.
Subjects
discussed: Section 10 of River and Harbor Acts
Section 404 of FWPCA
Section 401 of FWPCA
(2) Environmental Protection Agency, Region X, Alaska
Operations Office (EPA)
Date: April 14, 1977
Type: Meeting
9
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Steen & Matlock, Inc.
Subj ects
discussed: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES)
Date: April 15, 1977
Type: Telephone Conference
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Subjects
discussed: Effects of construction on water quality in the
project area.
(3) Alaska Division of Lands and Water Management (ADL)
Date: March 9, 1977
Type: Meeting
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka,
Steen & Matlock, Inc.
Subjects
discussed: Water Rights Application
State Tidelands Permit
Access to Navigable or Public Waters
Section 401 of FWPCA
(4) Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Date: April 14, 1977
Type: Telephone Conference
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Subjects
discussed: Current water quality studies and the effects of
construction on the project area waters.
10
,
(5) Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Date: December 16, 1976
Type: Telephone Conference
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Subj ects
discussed:
Date:
Type:
Participants:
Subject
discussed:
Limnological data available for Green Lake
March 18, 1977
Telephone Conference
RWB representing City and Borough of Sitka
Title 16 Permit
11. UTILIZATION OF THE RESOURCE
The Project as described herein, will fully develop and
utilize the water resource in the best public interest for power,
recreation and fish and wildlife purposes. Exhibit I describes the
power development; Exhibits Rand S describe the recreational and
fish and wildlife plans respectively, associated with this project
development. The fullest practicable utilization of the streamflow
and head available will be accomplished by this Project.
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TABLE H-2
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
FIRM ENERGY DELIVERED BY MONTH
Firm Energy Month Delivered, kWh
July 2,982,000
August 3,065,000
September 3,162,000
October 3,566,000
November 3,669,000
December 4,039,000
January 4,090,000
February 3,283,000
March 3,783,000
April 3,365,000
May 3,305,000
June 2,926,000
NOTE: Firm energy based on power studies using historic and
synthetic streamflow (Table H-l) and having a 1 in 42-
year frequency.
September 1977
Feature
Maximum depth
Average depth
Drainage area
Surface area
Volume
Alti tude
TABLE H-3
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
RESERVOIR PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Blue Lake Reservoir
463 feet
171 feet
37 square miles
1,334 acres
227,800 acre-feet
350 feet (MSL)
Green Lake Reservoir
246 feet
200 feet
28.2 square miles
1,000 acres
97,000 acre-feet
390 feet (MSL)
NOTE: All data based on normal reservoir elevations of 350 feet
(MSL) for Blue Lake and 390 feet (MSL) for Green Lake.
September, 1977
• --------------------" .. --.---~.--------~--~----. ---
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
GREEN LAKE MONTHLY INFLOWS
(cf's)
YEAR JULY AUG 5EP OCT NOV DEr. JAN n:e ~IAR APR MAY JUNE AVERAGE ___ w ___ •••
1915-16" 452 510 573 487 188 117 23 73 41 116 283 568 28&
1916-17" 445 499 564 471 210 97 82 120 50 74 310 475 283
1917-19" 491 526 620 652 636 78 127 40 18 75 296 582 345 .
1918-19" &00 489 492 420 378 190 231 38 15 126 255 358 299
1919-20" 488 452 500 392 181 128 217 83 27 41 172 479 263
1920-21" 445 437 330 292 254 74 64 112 58 69 285 542 246
1921-22" 387 309 416 571 160 293 91 36 27 83 352 466 266
1922-23" 462 500 551 246 400 82 31 110 117 219 341 510 297
1923-24" 390 250 648 292 484 182 98 119 90 159 479 688 323
1924-25" 674 539 698 437 295 162 34 25 50 96 474 520 332
1925-26 560 395 )40 434 299 184 155 78 49 124 296 492 284
1926-27 484 441 547 400 276 169 143 72 46 114 273 454 285
1927-28 446 407 504 460 317 195 165 83 52 131 314 522 300
1928-29 512 468 580 458 316 19. 164 82 52 131 313 520 316
1929-30 510 466 577 449 529 118 106 74 47 110 358 590 328
1930-31 590 480 553 484 570 127 115 80 51 118 386 636 349
1931-32 637 518 597 470 324 199 lb8 83 54 134 321 533 337
1932-33 524 479 592 398 215 90 53 100 47 83 286 517 292 (9))-)4 429 429 514 45b 314 193 163 82 52 130 311 517 299
19]4-)5 508 464 575 523 b16 1)8 124 86 55 129 417 687 360
19)5-)6 688 560 645 b12 721 161 145 101 64 150 488 e04 428 (9)6-)7 805 655 754 614 723 162 145 101 65 150 490 807 456 .
19)7-)8 808 657 757 468 322 198 167 84 5) 134 320 531 375
1938-39 521 476 590 502 592 132 119 83 53 123 401 660 354 19)9-40 661 5)8 619 446 307 IB9 160 80 51 127 305 SOb 332
1940-41 497 453 562 319 172 72 42 80 37 67 229 414 245
1941-42 ]4) 34) 411 459 )16 194 164 B2 52 I) I 313 520 277 1942-4) 510 466 577 4)2 299 18) 155 78 49 12) 295 490 305 194)-44 4Bl 4)9 545 414 2B5 175 148 75 47 118 2B) 470 290
1944-45 461 421 522 449 5.9 11 B 106 74 47 110 )5B 590 liS
1945-46 590 480 55) 400 276 169 143 72 46 114 27] 454 296
(j) 194&-47 446 407 504 517 610 1)6 12) 95 54 127 413 600 142
CD 1947-48 681 554 6)0 480 566 126 114 19 51 118 383 631 368
'0 1949-49 6)2 514 592 497 5B6 1 J 1 11 B 82 52 122 397 653 365
IT 1949-50 654 5)2 613 412 223 93 55 103 48 87 296 5)6 )04 ~
CD :>
3 1950-51 444 444 5)2 277 150 63 37 69 32 5B 199 36'0 222 CD
t-' c:r 1951-52 299 299 )58 406 220 92 54 102 ~8 B5 292 52B 232 CD ,-,
~ 1952-5) 438 4)8 524 478 )29 202 171 86 54 137 327 542 ) 11 ;I; 1953-54 5)) 486 60) 404 278 171 145 73 46 115 276 458 299 I f-' 1954-55 450 411 509 442 lOS 18i 15B 60 50 126 302 501 29) f-' \0
--J 1955-56 492 449 557 360 195 82 48 90 42 76 259 468 260 --J 1956-57 388 38B 465 404 278 171 145 73 46 115 276 45B :57 ..... --...
AVERAGE: 520 464 552 442 363 14B 119 81 50 11) )26 541 lIO
* Re.corded flows. All others are synthesi::;ed.
.
400
Normal r'M,!oIr
400
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/
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.Iudl .. boud on hlttorlcol lood dOlo rOt'
a: 320 320 Sll~a Gnd "corded ond lynlh"lud Itr.omttow (5 \ t ~~n".'oP' of min imum dolo for IN Vodopod RI ..... Study period > a: , .. ,,,01, "'¥CIt/on. "om 19i6-1957 .
'" <n 2 . RtClN'ded .!,"mllo. delta from u.s.o.5. Wall( '" S"pply Paj)tr Voillmtl372,GoOI 37 -Gr .. ,. Lake a: 300 ~ 300 Oull.t ntor Sitko· wottr yto,. 1916 -1925.
'" V 3 . S",ttI,lIzed Il,eomfiowl d .... ItIop.d from (01 '" <t prlclpltatlon dolo 01 Sitko from Cllmallc
...J ../ Summary of 1M Unit,d Stot ... AIcI.llo ; ellll,tln
280 Minim .. ocll .. ,'oroVI EI. 280 280 W,ond &iU,tln W Suppl,ment. fOf 1931-1952
Z and 1951-1960, U.S . Wlath" 811rloll , and (b) '" Ilrlomflow dala on Sawmill Cr.,k from U.s.a.5. '" a: Water Supply POPI" Volum .. 1312 ond 1740 .
'" GOQI 36 ond 880 ·Sowmlll Cr .... ftlor Slt"o·
walt' ,.10" 1920-1922,1928-1942 and
260 260 1946-t9~.
4. EII'tOtion. bONd 0f1 "'lOft SIlO LIWIII"'Sl.) Oalum .
240 240
Novtmbt, Ote.mb., January F.bruory "'orch April .,' Jun. July AuQUlI Slpt.mblr October
T .. , "'_ ••• "T .. , ... <_ ...... I ........ -.e ........ , ....... __
• .""" .~:"" .. n .....
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GREEN LAKE PROJECT
ClT'I AND 80ROUGH Of" SITK A, ALASKA
EXHIBIT "-1
GREEN LAKE RESERVOIR
OPERATI(lH STUOY REStLTS
2818 -
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3000
~ 2$00
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TIME ,HOURS
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40
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40
NOTES :
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probable lIIalimutn "Iclpllol_ fnHR u s.
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'rom Melll\lol No . EM 1110-2-1401.
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GREEN LAll:E PftO.Io;t
CITY AHO BOROUGH OF S ITKA • .&LJ.SIC:&
EXHI BIT H-2
FLOOD HYDROGRAPHS
2818 -2.
EXHIBIT I
STATEMENT OF 7HE
ESTIMATED DEPEIJDABLE CAPACITY
AND THE AVERAGE AlJliUAL J:<,llERGY
PRODUCED UY THE PROJECT
1. DEPENDABLE CAPACITY AND AVERAGE AHlJUAL EIJERGY
The dependable capacity and average annual energy delivered
to the load center are estimated at 13,500 kW and 64,900,000 kWh re-
spectively. Power studies were conducted using historical and syn-
thesized streamflows shown in Table H-l and reservoir area-capacity
data shown in Figure 1-1. In conducting the power studies an allow-
ance of 15 cfs in losses has been provided to account for inflows
not available for power generation such as seepage, evaporation, etc.,
which might occur. Based on the pOvler studies made, the lowest reser-
voir level (El 280 [MSL]) corresponding to the driest year is
reached only once in 42 years and the second lowest reservoir level
(El 286 [MSL]) only twice in this period. At the lowest level, the
dependable capacity at plant is 11,800 kW and at the second lowest
reservoir level, the output is 13,700 kW. Considering that the
life of an alternative equivalent capacity diesel plant is compar-
able to the 21-year period, it is considered reasonable to use the
second lowest year as the basis for determining the dependable
capacity. The dependable capacity delivered to the load center for
the proposed Project is estimated to be 13,500 kW.
From the 42-year period studied, the energy output delivered
annually to the load center ranged from a minimum of 41,200,000 kWh
to a maximum of 97,900,000 kWh and averaged 64,900,000 kWh.
1
The second lowest annual energy production was 44,500,000 kWh which
has about a 1 in 20-year frequency Occurrence and this was adopted
as the value for firm energy for the same reasons as described in
the preceding paragraph. However, by mutual exchange of energy be-
tween Sitka and Alaska Lumber and Pulp Company (ALP) as is now done
with Blue Lake or by infrequent operation of Sitka's diesel re-
sources during drier spells, the firm energy can be supplement ally
firmed up to the amount of the average annual energy. On this
basis, the total average energy output of the Project is considered
available to meet energy loads. Due to the project size and the
characteristics of the Vodopad River watershed, it is not contem-
plated at this time that additional hydro facilities will be con-
structed in this drainage basin. However, future needs and economic
considerations may reverse this determination.
2. SYSTEM LOADS
Sitka presently has very limited peaking reserves. With
the proposed addition of two 2,500-kW diesel units by 1978 it will
be able to meet the demand until the Project comes into service by
late 1981. When the Project comes on-line, the diesels will be used
as standby reserve and to firm up hydroelectric secondary energy
generation when required. Based on forecasted loads, it is expected
that the Project will satisfy the system load requirements with lit-
tle diesel generation until about 1992. Historical peak and energy
loads and projected loads are shown in Figure 1-2. Power projec-
tions in the Alaska Power Survey of 1969(1) predict an average growth
rate in Southeast Alaska of about 13% up to the 1980's and about 7%
from the 1980's to year 2000. Short-term projections of load growth
(1) Alaska Power Survey, A Report of the Technical Advisory Com-
mittee on Economic Analysis and Load Projections for the Alaska
Power Survey and the Federal Power Commission, in four volumes,
1974.
2
made by the Sitka Electric Department averaged about 10% in capacity
and energy growth. These projections included 2,500-kW of demand
which will be required before 1978 by the new Coast Guard facility
and by various other planned major business developments. Consider-
ing historic growth, a reasonable long-term growth rate projection
of 6% from 1978 on was developed as being appropriate for planning
purposes. (2)
In the early years of operation, the output of the Project
will exceed Sitka's load requirements. During this period, it is
planned to sell the excess power to ALP on a retractable basis. ALP
has agreed in principle to purchase the power and is proceeding with
the capacity expansion of the intertie with Sitka to permit its de-
livery.
3. FLOW DURATION CURVES
The flow duration curves for Green Lake monthly inflows
are shown in Exhibit 1-1. These curves were developed using the
I same historic and synthesized streamflows that were used for the
power studies which are shown in Table H-l.
4. TAILWATER RATING
The power plant will discharge directly into Silver Bay
.. There normal tidal fluctuation ranges from El -5.2 (mean lower low
water) to El +4.7 (mean higher high water) with mean sea level (El
0.0) used as datum. A weir in the tailrace channel just downstream
of the powerhouse will control the tailwater when tidal elevation is
below or slightly above the weir crest (El -2.3 [MSL]). Under this
condition, the tailwater level at maximum discharge is El 0.7 (MSL).
(2 ) City and Borough of Sitka. Re-Evaluation of Alternatives for
Electric Generation Program, prepared by R. W. Beck and Asso-
ciates, Inc., September 1976.
3
When the tidewater elevation is 2 feet or more above the weir crest,
the tailwater will be controlled by the tidewater elevation. Under
der this condition the tailwater elevation will equal tidewater ele-
vation for the entire range of power plant discharges and will fluc-
tuate about 5 feet. Thus, the maximum range of tailwater fluctua-
tion will be about 7 feet which represents only a small percentage of
the average net head for the Project (349 feet). Since tidewater
elevation controls tailwater elevation over the majority (5 feet)
of the range of tailwater fluctuation, and since the remaining weir
controlled portion (2 feet) of the range is insignificant compared
to the average net project head, a tailwater rating curve has not
been included.
4
GREEN LAKE PROJECT
RESERVOIR AREA -CAPACITY CURVE
SURFACE AR E A,ACRES
1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200
500
tl ,
450 -u « '~l ~ 0 ~ 0 o. l---" 0
'" 400 f--Normal Reservoir EI. 390 ---. " ->-w w
"-
z 350 X /
./
0
>-« > w
-' w
300 / V ~ ~
/
250 /
II
200
o 20
NOTE :
I. Based on topography prepared by
H. G. Chickering I Jr. ,January 1975.
Vertical and horizontal control
2 .
based on U.S.G,S. Quadrangle control.
Ele vations based on Meon Seo Level
( MSL) datum .
Min i mum Reservoir EI. 280""",,-
40 60 80 100
CAPACITY,IOOO ACRE -FEET
~Ar.a
~
~
" ~
120 14 0
o
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
160
Figur. I-I
September ,1977
30
2 6
2 6
Peak L oad p lu s Reser ves r-
2 4
;0 2 2
x
0 20
0
0
16
>-
I-16
u «
0-14 « u
12 :.:
" w 10 0-
./,,,
New Di ese l s 5,50 0 kW -
" /"
V
6 E Xi st ing Di e se l s 3,100 kW r-
)
6 I " "" 4
B lue L ak e 6,5 00 kW
2
~ ~ ~ ~ .. '" 0 N ~ ;?: ~ ~ ~ .. '" 0 ~ ~ ~ 'P ~ '!' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .. .. • ~ ,;, ;.. • • • • ;.. ~ 6 ~ ~ ill '" 0 ;:: N ~ ;?: ~ ~ .. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ..
'"
POWER YEAR
PEAK L OADS
AT LOAD CENTER
Die sel s
>
/
GREEN
LOADS
6,600 kW /
/
/
/
1/
LAKE PROJECT
AND RESOURCES
120
110
100
90
v/ ~
;0
Gr e e n Lak e / 13 ,500 kW
6 0 x
~
0
/ -70
>-'" 0:
/ W 60 z
K W
.J 50
" .. , ..
'-Peak Load " :::> z
~ ~
'P 'P
N ~ .. ..
z 4 0 «
3 0
-'"
,.."..
I" ~
20
10
""~ ~ ~ ~ .. '" 0 .. 'P .. .. 'P .. ~ "' ;.. ~ .. '" .. .. .. .. .. ..
NOT ES
H yd r oelectric plonf en ergy is average annual
de liv ered a t loa d c e nter
2. Plo nf c apa ci t i es are dependab le delive r ed
"';I~ 0'> 0 'f'f'f";
:g rD ffi ~
3 . Po we r yeor s e x ten d from J u ly I th r ough Jun e 3 0
4 Ii) Ind ica tes actua l v a l ue
5 Gro wth rate 6 % f or p ro je c ted pea k loa ds
an d enercJY req uire me n ts .
Fi gure 1 -2
/
/
V
/
Ene r gy ---...... -... /
;> Green L ak e
/' 6 4 ,9 00POO k Wh
f'Die se l
/
/
.;1
,kT
Blue Lak e 44,00 0 ,000 kW h
~IN "'o:t i'n "'1r--1 <D 1 0'>12 : I N I '" .,. r;--";'" ";-";-";-'; ,. ,...
R;::~~;t~~~ ,., cp CfI ~ ~
~ ~ il a; ~
P OWER YEAR
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS
AT LOAD CENTER
~ .. '"
S e p tember ,1977
1000
900
800
TOO I ~\
~ .00
't...; ~ NOTES : 0 J S''' .... , ... " ..... " "', .. I. R.eordtd ' ... n'oir inflow dOlO from llS.G.S .
Z Water SlIPply PClpe, Volum. 1372.Gote)7 -'00 "Gr .. n La .... 01111.1 near Silka"wal« ,.on
'~ 1916 -1925.
~ ~ "-Synrh .. iled r.Nno" Inflaw .... I.d from
0 L,,"\.. (0) pr.dp\ration dora at Sltlla trOlfl Cllmallc
-' Summary of rhe United 5101 •• , Ala.lla. "-.00 "-~ Eklllltin W,and Bultetln W 5I1pp •• nh fot'
1931-1952 and 19!5t-I9IO,US.WMthw
811'HII, and C b I .1f.om'law clata on Sawmill
Cr .. 11 fJ'1)m U.S.G .S. Wot.t SlIIppl, Pop.,.
Volllm .. 1312 and 1740,Go\l' 36 and 880
.00 "Sawmill Cr .. 11 n.a, SlIlIo"water,.an 1920-
"" .. )'-~ 1922,1928-1942 and 1946-1957.
RKardld r ... ,..,oIr •• y.a,. of record 1916 10 1957 .
200 "h
'" ~ , .. enol, Inflow
--, .,?--'00
~ , ....... t ... , ....... Of .~. .............. , •• U
__ 0:"" •• ;a~'".' .. .. _ .... _ .... , ..
~ ......... -1':"" ,..:::;;.;;-, . ... ' ... :~ . '"." ,. .... to!!'! ,,,,", .. ,,. _ .... 4 .. -' .....
0
0 '0 20 '0 .0 '0 .0 TO 80 90 '00 GREEI( LAI<E PROJECT err, '"' 80ROUGH OF SITl(A, ALASI<A
PERCENT OF TIME EXHIBIT I
VOOOP4D RIVER
FLOW DURATION CURVES
2.818 -3
EXHIBIT J
GENERAL PROJECT I'IAP
"
l.ocation of old .t,.o~.: ...••••.
Sow.ill Cr,,11 nlor
36
•• "
• 2
TRUE ..... GNETIC
.... TH P«>RTH
2
2 •
• •
LEGE..,
EII.,ln9 Propa .. d
Rood,. Poud
---Untlaurfild
ProJlct
EI.ctric:
T,_ml,,1on
Lin .. ,
BOllndorl, ••
TOI'IOo"
Notional For .. ,
UnlUr.,.,ld
Lond lin ..
= Clly of Sitko
Moppln\l R,f'rlnel -u.s.a.s. QuodroIlO''''
Sltlio 1",-4\, Aluka 195. ,.,Inor fl'll,lonl 1965
PorI Altland" ID -4I, Alullo 1951 m'"or ,nliion. 1965
Lond lin .. rlpr'"n' ",n,un",ld GIld "n",orll,d locotion. from
(:o ml"olll.IOI'II by 'hi Stol. 0' Alad;Q, DI"I.\on of Land., Copp.r
RiY,r .. ,ridlon.
EIe..,o'lonl band on Mean Seo Lt"" (,",SLI datum .
•
GR EEN LAI<[ PROJECT
CITY ANO BOROUGH Of' SITI<A. ALASKA
EXHIBIT J
GENERAL PROJECT MAP
j-•
2.818 -.. J
EXHIBIT K
DETAILED PROJECT MAPS
I .r(-' -V:'_'~_r 8hl' Lok. Proj.e' IkMIndory r · f; ~ I IF.p.c. Projtlcl No . 2230) ~
Hl!;o;,m ~ ··1 ~ : 34 ~. ~ L u.s . Sur .. ., No .366S N I ··,:"l 1&1
I
I
I
N'r ~
, \
1 !s.G.s. T,"""o1'"
Siolion 8ueko
1011,904,500
LENGTH
844.36'
C~~E ..
2.
21
2. ..
.0
" 52
~.
54
!-¥.-~ >1
~ ~ .0 .,
~2 ..
44 ." • 6
.1
.8
8
"-~
II.
N
~
T55S
T56S
2
"
BEARING L£NGTH
$ 3S";oo'24"W '''0.02'
S!5I"I!5'OO"W "B7 .~~~
SI9"!58'48"£ !526 .71 '
943"3" 12"£ !565 .B6'_-
S 12"39'00"£ 251 .10'
853"58'12"£-20".02 ' $85"59'2~"E 111 .06'
882"12'36"£ 836 .48'
S 21"22' 12" £ 418 .,;, -
S 46"38'24"£ 618 .91'-
533"41'2 .. "£ 15511 .08'
S 51"03'02"£ t-965 .26'
N 81"42'35"£ 500.40'
S .. Z" .. 2'33"£ 884 .59'
$Z .. "Z6'38"£ 241 .66'
$ 56" .. 3' 10"£ :582 .1~:_
$ 14"56' 33" E ZOO .2'" _
• .. -. __ ........ --... ....... f'I ..
S 2r36' 18"E 2'O .~:_
S 10"159'153"£ 366 .14' .......... _-_ ... -....._.'--..-~..----.... ..... --.._. -'-432 .67' -$ ""4I'05"E u-' _. __ ........ ___ .... , .. __
_ eo .......... " ...... UI-no ....... _ .. .,. __ _
... roc _ ... ..-... .--.-.. ..... _ ........ ' ..
$64"01'13"£ 433 .82.'
N8t-24'''"E 4!53 .i8'
S 11"41'4'"£ 1556 ,60'
.. , ... _ ........... '001 .... -.. ..
S 43"2.4'13"E 1018 .83
8
G .; e
~
N
~
TRIJ£ ... .... TIC
"""'" HOftTN
LEGEND
KEY MAP
o I Mile ,,' , ,
C-S. number
Projt,ct boundary
U.S. 'lIfV" boulldorl ..
\.In'lIn'Wld lo!td lin ..
Shor.lln.
H 1,902,000 ~ I I. Land lin .. r.p, ... nI unw,")'ed onc! unmortl.d
Ioeot!ons lrom compvtotl_ by 'M Stott 0'
AIa.ka ,Dlvt,lon of Land •• Co",, Rlv.r MtrldlClt!
IlIk,n trom U.S,G.S. 1:63,360 topoGraphic .. ,1 ...
'2
N 1,899,500 --1
"
"elth Lin, [,hlblt k"'2
2.. Grid bo," on Ala.llo coordinat'IY.I.m,lon. I.
3 . Shor.lln. from IOP09l'ophJ' pr.poted by H,G.
Chlclr..,InV ,.k.,JOM/ory lilS. Hofizonlol Gnd .,.,tkot control boled on U.s.GS. QUOdfOIl9\41 tonlrol
... Ele¥Gt1oM boNd on M,an Stla Lenl!MSL) etal",",. ...... _ ........ -__ ... _ ....... H._ .. _.,.. __ .. , ..
.,.. .,.. ...... Hl.' -.Ill.!.....
•
GREEN L AKE PR OJECT
CITY AN D BOROU GH Of S IT KA. AL ASK A
EXHI8IT k -I
PROJ ECT BOU NOA AY ,,. , 000' .000' ISOO' .-.. '" , " " . , ,
2818 ... ,
COURSE BEARING NO . -. 5 2~55'5IfE
'0 S 51-21'34-E ., 5 66-34' 19-£
•• 5 4~42'06-E .. 5 BS-09' II-E .-57r23 17-E
•• N 86-01' 15-E
•• N'Tr28'1,,"E
.7 5 41"49' 15 E
•• S 1~59 '38·W •• 551-2o'22·W
.0 574-28'30·W ., N 84-55' IT' W •• S 40"29'06"W
•• S 50" 18' 48" W .-N W45'03·W
•• S 61 "23 18·W
•• N 76"13 o7"w
.7 S 9-21'45 E 8. 553-54'07"E •• 5 11"46'05"W
70 5 5T-OS'42"E
71 S ~20 24 W
7. 5 4Z"42'3"·£
7. S '-10',,7·W
7_ 525-27'48-£
7. S e-2t':;4-E
7. 510"37'1 '·W
77 5 sg-/4'44-E
71 5 !U"5o'3"" £
7' 5 ~48'05·E
.0 54Z"/6'25"E ., 5 3Z"2S' 16" £
•• S 51"3 1'44"£
•• 53S-119'13E
•• 521-26'52"£
f-•• 5 4S-3e' OS-£
•• 534-59'31-£
.7 5 51-40'00·£
•• S '0-12'34"£
~. S I.,.ot 08" £
'0 569'"29'51"E
91 N6&-II 'OI"£
.2 5 4T-34'04-E ., S 4T-34'04"E .-S 59'"56' 47" £
•• S "'·31 '3'''£
•• 556-59'28"£
.7 5 86-31'32-E •• S 23-'2'''9''£
•• 5 59'"20'46" E
100 54:-48'45-£
101 5"'''38'51 ''£
10. 5 4Z"SO'3S · £
10' S 55'"S6'02"£
10_ 5 23'"S7' 45 · E
10 . 5 46"SO'51 -E
106 5 30"'50' 15 "E
107 5 2'''30'05 '' W
108 53· 21'S9"W
LENGlli
282 .3 t'
754.32 '
326 .96'
176 .92 '
310.1 6 '
660 .98
511.35'
553.17'
764.85
533.67 '
384.1 11'
373 .63'
451 .77'
539.07'
610.74'
772 .53'
375 .90
545.71
4B6 .62
594.05'
245 .15'
202 .48
181.11
176 .112'
180.28'
2.32 .59
1160 .00'
162 .79'
916 .79'
712 .18
228 .41'
11 94.64: __
260 .77'
260.77'
404.80'
300 .83'
262 .49'
244.13'
148.18'
351 .46'
258.2.2 '
810.20'
242.33'
180.79'
374.84 '
439.09'
459 .62 '
357 .81
410.77'
15 2 .32.'
499 .93'
361 .97'
550.00'
1185 .59'
833 .78'
196 .118'
2.19 .:52 '
350.16'
177 .34'
170 .29'
Motet! Line Edllbit K-I
-N 1,687,000
-N I,844,500
§.
~.
N
'i'
I .
19
TRU£ ..... GNETIC
NORTH NORTH
2'1'30'1
'[I
~
r _.J , ...
~_"~~~ ;;~~ LAKE PROJECT
(b h liOl' ,
'-
KEY MAP , 0 , ... ,
" I
,
Scol .
L£G£ND
~ COlii''' numbet
"-"'cun toad bo .. Unl
----Prot-cl bowdar)'
---UnlurVlyld land Un ..
19 Section n"'mber
----5horellne
~
I. Land linn ~ unlUl'ft}'K OOld ",nlTlOrktod
locotioM from comp",lationl by lIMo Stat. of
AloHa ,Drmlon of Lo!'ldI,Copp.r Riv.r Merkllon
tohn from U.S.G.S.I:63,360 1opotrophlc .. ,i ...
2 . Grid bo .. d on Aloika ,coardlnoH IYlt.m, zan. I.
3 . SIIo,.1 1n 1 from topoQrophy p,.pored by H. O.
CNtIlerIIlQ ,ok., Januat')' 1975 . Horlrontol and
.,.,tk:ool comroi bond on U.S.O.S. OIIoOranOIl con tro l.
4 . EIorYotIona beNd on Meon Seo L_IIMSL) dot",m
........ , ........... ~ ... . _ ............ .......... --, .......... . ." _CIt •• _"," .•
:;".::::~J~~ 110-............ _
:~.~ "
GRE EN LAKE PROJECT
CITY AND eOROUGH Of SITKA, ALASKA
.~. ,
I .. ,I
EXHIBIT K-2
PROJECT eOU NDAR"Y
sou· 1000' ~
~c:Al[· I~.~' '
2818 - 6
.-,
j
1,884,!i00
800
700
600
20
i
" N
W
'N.~," , .. .,.,olr
EI .390
DESCRIPTION OF RESERVOIR, DAM, AND
POWERHOUSE PROJECT BOUNDARY
A troct 01 land bounded by a lin, blolnnlnQ at poi", A
locaTtd at I"'e Inlln'etlon of 1111 dom actl" rood nOflh
boundar), olld 11'11 contour elevallon 4~O In Ih. ~Itlnlly
of th, dam; thlnet 01011(1 the contour .I .... ollon 450
Incloslna 1111 , ... nol r area and .ndln; at a poInt ",ulh
0111'1, ,." ob!!lm."t of tM dam, polnl B; Ihlnet north
63*01' .. II' a dl,lonCI of 610 I", 10 pain' C; ttlt"e.
IOUIII 83*0 0' ... , 1,350 , .. , to mlan hl9h woler IInl,
po ln' OJ th.net norltl ... , 010n9 Ih' mlon hl9h wollt
lint 01 Silver Boy opprollrnot,ly 220 ,,,' 10 point E
locol.d on 1M end 01 In. OCellt rood 10 thl POWlrtlOull
boundar)'; thlnel norlh 83-00' .," 1,!540 fll' 'A point
F ; th .. cI north z-)I)' 101' Z90 '"' 'A Ihl poInl of
tfue b,glminQ, bin; point A .
\ ,.
--...... --
f-
AREA ,ACRES
'ZOO 800 400
... "'" J rsS.EL390
~ SP Il ",::r~
~H
001, j"J>< ~ t-
p
W lillnlm_ws.
-EI .ZIO
II
3OO~
f'--~
200
40 80 120 '60
RE~ CAPACITY,ACRE-f"EET XJOOO
AREA -CAFIICITY CURVE
21
ocl'n IlorctQI
EI . Z80
28
MAGNETIC
NORTH
~ ... olr
EI. 390
27
34
' .. .....,..., _. _ ..... I .... _u" .. '_TO ..
'. _"_ ... " ..... , __ .... " ..... omo ... " • ....... ........... u ... __ ._ ........ _ ."" ...... fIU._
""011 __ ................ ' ...... uc .... 0(0.0 ...... , ... _. ___ ••• , c_. "' ... _, ...... or ,,. c __ _ co....... , .. ,,, . _no .. " 0 _ •• , ......... IUD
0>1 'o. ..... e. 'u,_ ... """I!C'ft1 .............. '''''
_' .............. roo ' .... ...",
• ,
KEY MAP
0 1/14· .. , ,
Scol.
LEGEND
~ "
Coli' .. ftUlllbe,
Actlu road bOI' lin,
Project boulldo"
Ulllv,.,y.d lond 11M.
.8 ".onder point ,. Siction ""mlMir
NOTES :
•• Land Ilnel rlp, .. ,n' unllll"f'l)'.cI and
lItIITIorhel IoCOllo1\l from computotlonl
~ 'hi SloI, of Alolto ,0i'lialQn of Landi,
COPPlr RI .... ' Mlrldion and lohn frum
U.S.G.5.1 :63,360 topOGraphic IIrl ...
2 . Grid bolld on AIa.ko coordinate .,.',m,
10M'.
3. Topooroph)' pr'por.d b)' H.G.Chlcklrlll9,
Jr.,Jonuof)' 197!5 . Horltonto' and ...."Icol
control bo •• on Us.as. Quodfonoll
conl~.
4 . E' .... oUon. boNd on MK/! SIO Ln,1
(MSL) datum .
GREEN L AK E PR OJECT
CITY AHO BOROUGH Of SiTKA. ALASKA
EXHIB'T K-3
PROJEC T BOU NDA RY
2818 -7
\
(
1,879,500
g
o.
m o •• N
W
/
27
-=
34
For proJ .e' bOllndar, dllcriptlon-... Exh i bit 1(-3
\
'\
bounda"
EI. 4!S0
Normal , .... ,'I01r
8
0 ,.;
<;
N
w
2.
§
.;
•• TRUE
N NOftTH w
."
MAGNETIC
NOflTH
..
(
3
LEGEND
KEY MAP
, 9 , I Mile
Stolt
----Project bo...,dary
35 Steflon ,",mbet'
NOTES :
I. Lond 1i1l1l' r.p, .. ,n! IoInMn.," and
unmarked location. from c:ompulotiona
by til. Stohl of Alo,ko .O l .... ion of Lond.,
eopp.r Aiv,r M"idion tok4111 from
Us'G.S.I :63,560 topovrophie .. r i ...
2 . Grid ba.,d on Allnko coordinat e
.p'lm ,lon, I.
3. Topooroph, prepared by H.G.Chiclle,lng,
Jr.,JonIlOf)' 1975. Horilontol and ...... tlcal
control boNd on U.S.G. S. Quodrang~
control ,
4 . E'le'IOtIoM boNd on Neon s.a l.e¥IIIMSL) ""_ .
... ... _ ............ -
GREEN LAKE PROJ ECT
CrTY AND BO RO UGH OF S ITKA , AL AS KA
EXHIBIT 1(-4
PROJECT B OUN DAR Y
•
, ,
EXHIBIT L
GENERAL DESIGN DRAWIHGS
Controetor'. work 0"0
,-----E1-:--400 .-
--~-~q ----'._-
~"N"'''' ''''nolr EI. 390
DAM SITE -PLAN
so ' 0 '''.11 .,1 .0' ,
NOtmol rtunolr
100' ISO' 200' 2SO'
, , , j
~E"'·c'o900,-,'-.., ... __ R. ,~Spmwoy
Oom
Mlrolmllm r .. er'tOlr Olltlet works
El .280 ...
El2SO
Grout ellr!oiro
DAM -MAXIMUM SECTION
so' 0 so' 100' 'so' 200' 250' ""~".' .' .• , ;;, __ :.:,--,~'<;--:-:;:;:' :"'-"":L_'=;,
Seale: ,". SO'
0'..,.01 9fOllnd , ___ --,,--
Spillway ern' EI.,,""'O""' ____ ,.""-:-::<-"" __
DAM -ELEVATION
50' 0 50' 100' ISO' 200' 250'
I ii' ii" I I , , J
Seol,: I". SO'
B 406,,------::;,.,
I!.. 404 -r--
~402
!:i400 > ~398
w
a: 396
§!394
c
:>J 392
Dam erul
r_L..!El400
w a:39 0~"-~-"_=c---,~--~ 010203040
DlSCHARG[ • 1000 CFS
SPILLWAY RATING CURVE
HOTES :
I. Topollrophy pupated by H.G. Chie_.rinll ,Jr.
Jonllory 1915. Horllonlol and v,rtleal eonl,ol
ba.,d on U.S.G.S . Quadrantl' eontrol .
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CITY AND BOROUGH Of SITKA. ALASKA
EXHIBIT L-l
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em AND aOAOUGti Of SITKA. ALASKA
EXHIBIT L-2
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CITY AHO BOROUGH OF SITKA. ALASt<A
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EXHIBIT i'l
GEJJERAL lJESCRIPTIO;J OF &CHAHICAL,
ELECTRICAL AiJD TRAi)Sr-lISSIOlJ E~UIPI1EiJT
A general description of the mechanical, electrical ana
transmission equipment to be installed in the Project is given in
this Exhibit.
1. DAM
A low level outlet works facility will be providea near
the center of the stream cnannel in the concrete arch aam. Tne
outlet works will be equipped witn a trashrack on the upstream
face of the dam to exclude trash and uebris from the outlet valves.
A 12-inch aiameter fixed-cone aispersion valve will be installed
on the downstream end of the outlet works to regulate and control
releases through the outlet works. Tile uispersion valve will be
protected by a 14-inch butterfly valve installed in the conduit
upstream of the dispersion valve. 20th valves will be remotely
controlled using electric motor-driven valve operators. The opera-
tors will also be arranged for local manual and electrical operation
at the outlet works.
A power intake will be locatea on the upstream face of
the dam, adjacent to the spillway section. Trashracks will protect
the power intake from trash and aebris uuring operation. Tile power
intake will be equipped vlith d single 7-foot wiae by J-foot hi6n
fixed-wheel bate for emergency closure and Jnc.intendflce of t,1e power
conduit. The gate will be operated by a hydraulic cylinder at toe
crest of the dam. Hydraulic pressure for the ~ate operation will be
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provided by an electric motor-driv~n t"u·r"U'l"c r. "t 1 t d " -'J a ~ ~ower unl ocae In
an enclosure adjacent to the gate toist. The controls for the gate
will be arranged for remote operation. Local operation will also be
provided.
2: POWERHOUSE
The powerhouse, located at the downstream terminus of the
power conduit, will house two ceneratinc ~nits. The prime movers
will be vertical shaft
each at 349-foot head.
Francis turbines rated at 11,300 horsepower,
Each unit will Le controlled by a standard
hydraulically operated governor controlling the turbine wicket
gates to maintain turbine speed under varying load. A 54-inch
butterfly valve will be installed in the conduit upstream of each
turbine for emergency shutdown and to permit maintenance of the
units. The butterfly valves will be hydraulically operated by a
hydraulic power unit located between the two penstocks. The hy-
draulic power unit will be driven by an electric motor. The valves
will be arranged for remote operation.
Each of the turbines will be directly connected to a ver-
tical shaft synchronous generator rated at 8,250 kW, 0.9 power fac-
tor, l3.8-kV, 3-phase, 60 Hertz. The generators will operate at
514 rpm and will be equipped with all necessary auxiliaries, controls
and safety features for a reliable power generating facility.
Water will be discharged from each turbine through an el-
bow-type draft tube into Silver Bay. The draft tubes will be arrang-
ed for the installation of a bulkhead gate to permit dewatering and
maintenance of the turbines. A single draft tube bulkhead will be
provided for installation in either draft tube. The bulkhead gate
will be handled by a monorail craDe installed above the draft tube
deck.
The powerhouse will be equipped with a 3D-ton traveling
crane to facilitate maintenance on the equipment in the building.
An air compressor will be provided for generator air brakes as well
as routine plant use.
The output of the powerplant will be transformed to 69-kV
in a substation adjacent to the powerplant. The sUbstation will
contain 4 single-phase (1 spare) 13.8 to 69-kV grounded-wye trans-
formers rated at 5,5DD-kVA each. The 69-kV circuit breakers, dis-
connect switches and related equipment to safety handle the power
will be provided. The plant will be remotely controlled from the
Blue Lake power plant.
3. TRANSMISSION
The power will be transmitted over a 69-kV transmission
line extending from the Green Lake power plant to the Blue Lake
power plant substation and then on to the C~ty. The transmission
line between Green Lake and Blue Lake power plants will be supported
on single wood poles with wishbone crossarms. The existing Blue
Lake transmission line will be upgraded to carry the additional
power from the Project.
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EXHIBIT H
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
The estimated cost for the construction of the Green Lake
Project, for a September 1981 on-line date is:(l)
Land and Land Rights ................................... o
Powerplant Structures and Improvements ................. 1,888,000
Reservoirs, Dams and Waterways ......................... 16,122,000
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators ................. . 3,910,000
44 11,000
850,000
5,699,000
871,000
Accessory Electric Equipment .......................... .
Miscellaneous Power Plant Equipment ................... .
Roads and Bridges ..................................... .
Transmission Facilities ............................... .
Subtotal -Direct Construction .................... 29,784,000
Sales Tax ......................................... 0
DIRECT CONSTRUCTION COST ............................... 29,784,000
Contingencies, 15% ..................................... 4,468,000
Subtotal .......................................... 34,252,000
Engineering ............................................ 4,282,000
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST .......•.•.••••.••.•.•.• ••····•· 38,534,000
Interest During Construction ........................... 3,361,000(2)
CAPITAL INVESTMENT COST ................................ 41,895,000
(1 )
(2 )
Estimated construction costs are based on January 1977 bid
price levels and were then escalated at 7% per year to their
respective bid dates.
Interest during the construction period is based on an annual
rate of 5% and was determined from a cash flow developed for the
construction schedule.
EXHIBIT 0
STATEMENT OF THE ESTIMATED TIME
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROJECT WORKS
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1977 1978 1979 1980 198'
EXHIBIT R
RECREATION PLAN
1. GENERAL
The Green Lake Project site is located on Baranof Island
southeast of Sitka near the head of Silver Bay. The Project will
consist of a dam and reservoir on Green Lake, with the powerhouse,
access road and transmission line located along the shoreline of
Silver Bay. The topography of both Green Lake and Silver Bay is
typical of Southeast Alaska with precipitous side slopes rising
from the waterline. The vegetation of the area extends from shore-
line to timberline (2,250 ft.) and consists of heavy stands of
Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock with undergrowth shrubs and young
conifers. The open, less precipitous slopes support scrub coni-
fers, muskeg and moss-type vegetation. Wildlife of the area is
again typical of the region with the larger mammals being Alaska
Brown Bear, Sitka Deer, and Mountain Goats at the higher elevations.
The project area, while in a rugged and scenic setting, is
not unique in comparison to other local areas and in fact is some-
what limited in its recreational potential because of the rugged-
ness of these features. The reservoir will provide a good trout
fishing area but Green Lake Valley will be of little value from a
hiking and camping standpoint due to the steep terrain. The por-
tion of the project area along the access road alignment has simi-
lar terrain restraints on its recreational potential. Since pub-
lic vehicular access must be prohibited on the access road it will
serve, from a recreational standpoint, only as a hiking trail.
The Applicant fully realizes the limitations of the proj-
ect area from a recreational standpoint and vlill demonstrate in this
exhibit that there are other areas in the Sitka vicinity which
1
will more satisfactorily fulfill the recreational needs. The fol-
lowing discussion explains the regional recreational needs and the
Applicant's plans to meet those needs.
2. SOUTHEAST ALASKA RECREATION
The State of Alaska, in its current outdoor recreation
plan, has defined the supplies and demands for recreation facili-
ties for the major geographical regions of the State.
To define the type of demand placed upon outdoor recrea-
tion, the State conducted a variety of resident and non-resident
recreation surveys from 1966 through 1969. The analysis of this
data established the levels of participation in outdoor recreation
activities on a State and regional basis. The results indicate
that trail related activities lead in participation on both a State
and regional level. These were followed by activities such as
sightseeing, driving for pleasure. picnicking, fishing. boating,
camping, swimming. and hunting. The Alaska Outdoor Recreation
Plan further indicates that the greatest majority of resident par-
ticipation is "activities carried out near the participant's home
when he has only a few hours available for outdoor recreation."
For the Southeast Alaska Region, the State plan has iden-
tified 2,811,225 acres of available land already dedicated to rec-
reation and recreation facilities as of July 1973. But, some
2,810,640 acres, (approximately 99.97%) of this land are under
state and Federal jurisdiction and are categorized as "extended
trip acreage", where the term "extended trip" relates to facilities
which are further than one hour travel time from most users.
In carrying out its study the State has used the supply
and demand information to define the recreation needs of the vari-
ous regions. In defining the needs for the future recreation fa-
cilities for Southeastern Alaska, the State plan established that
2
facilities and acreage available in 1975 will supply thirty-one
percent (31%) of the total outdoor recreation needs. For the
southeast region the largest deficit in available wilderness-type
facilities has been identified as the need for trail systems. The
plan shows that the 1975 trail facilities available will supply
only 14% of the 1975 need, leaving an 86% deficit. This is fol-
lowed by deficits of 78% for picnic units, 60% for outdoor game
areas and 35% for camp units.
3. CITY AND BOROUGH RECREATION
To further refine the State's outdoor recreation plan on
a local level, the City and Borough of Sitka (Applicant) prepared
a comprehensive recreation plan designed to identify the specific
needs of and the resources available to the residents of the Sitka
area. The plan is currently in a draft stage, but is the best
information available to define local needs.
Sitka, as a highly mobile water-oriented community, could
not afford to restrict its study to the Sitka Exclusion Area but
was obliged to review existing and potential resources within the
much larger physical area considered accessible to the majority
of the community. Like most Southeast Alaska communities, Sitka
is completely surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. As a re-
sult, most of the existing and potential recreational facilities
are located on lands owned by the United States and administered
by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Therefore the City and Borough
of Sitka has relied heavily on the usage and expansion of existing
USFS facilities in the Study Area.
Drawing Exhibit R identifies the existing and proposed
regional trail system, cabins and alpine shelters, major anchor-
ages, green belt/protected areas and proposed/potential general
recreation sites contained within the Sitka Study Area. The rec-
reational facilities shown in that exhibit were chosen to provide
the community with a full range of activities in the out-of-doors.
3
A regional trail system, identified by the State as the
one recreational facility needing the most development, appears very
feasible in the Sitka area, due to the amount and wide variety of
existing logging roads. A variety of existing and proposed trails
are shown in Drawing Exhibit R that would provide a trail system
ranging in type from low or cross-country to alpine. This system
would provide access to and interconnect many of the unique and
popular recreation areas, such as the Mount Edgecumbe/Fumerole
Camp Area on Kruzof Island and the glaCier area east of Sitka on
Baranof Island.
4. SILVER BAY RECREATION
The Salmon Lake/Lake Redoubt recreation area is located
at the head of Silver Bay, just west of the Green Lake Project.
The existing trail leads from Silver Bay, along Salmon Creek past
Salmon Lake and ends at the USFS hiker's cabin at the head of Lake
Redoubt.
The Salmon Creek/Salmon Lake segment is popular for its
hiking and fishing resources. Salmon Creek is an anadromous stream,
supporting annual salmon migrations, and Salmon Lake is a popular
freshwater fishing lake.
Redoubt Lake lies in a steep-walled, scenic glacial basin.
The lake is a miromictic lake with a distinctive tidewater outfall
between Redoubt Bay and Redoubt Lake. It is an excellent sport
fishery and is being proposed as a wilderness study area. The Ap-
plicant has proposed that the existing cabin at the tidewater out-
fall be rebuilt and the trail system extended from the existing
cabin near the head of the lake. This proposal would, however,
rely on U.S. Forest Service implementation.
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5. PROJECT RECREATION
In view of the eXisting and proposed recreational facili-
ties available in the greater Sitka area, the Green Lake Project is
not considered to be a major recreational resource. There are no
unique scenic, archaeologic, or geologic features within the proj-
ect area and the topography of the site severely limits the range
of recreational uses which can feasibly be developed.
Discussions with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of
Outdoor Recreation, Alaska Division of Parks and the National Park
Service have established that there have been no recreational use
studies conducted in the project area. Thus, there are no official
agency estimates of present or projected recreational use. Based
on its own knowledge, the Applicant estimates that the project area
presently receives approximately 15 visitors annually with the pre-
dominent use of the area being trout fishing. It is expected that
this use pattern will continue in the future and the Applicant be-
lieves that the future recreational usage will be closely asso-
ciated with level of fish population in Green Lake. The proposed
reservoir will increase the nutrient levels in the lake, due to
the decomposition of flooded organic materials, which will provide
an increased food source for the existing brook trout population.
The increase in nutrient level is expected to peak within 1 to 3
years after the inundation of the reservoir and return to present
nutrient levels in about 15 years. The vitality of the resident
fish population and hence recreational fishing use, is expected to
follow a similar cycle. The Applicant estimates that during the 1
to 3-year period, recreational use will double to approximately 30
visitors annually. From that time visitor use is expected to de-
crease, as fish population decreases, until use returns to approxi-
mately the same levelc occurring presently. The above is predicated
on the maintenance of the fish population upon filling of the reser-
voir. It is recognized, however, that raising the lake level may
5
also result in the loss of the trout spawning grounds at the head
of the existing lake. The proposed institution of an appropriate
trout stocking program through the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game would mitigate the loss of the spawning grounds and provide
a good freshwater trout lake. More complete plans for this pro-
gram will be submitted to the Commission upon culmination of for-
mal agreement between the Applicant and the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game.
While the above estimates indicate the expected low
recreational usage of the project area, it is felt that some en-
hancement of access to Green Lake would be provided. Public vehi-
cular access via the single lane access road will be prohibited
for safety reasons and the costs involved in bringing the access
road up to public use standards would seriously compromise the
financial integrity of the Project. Additionally, public vehicu-
lar traffic in such proximity to the several existing eagle nests
identified along Silver Bay could disrupt nesting activities to
the point where abandonment of the nests would occur and realign-
ment of the road would not be economically feasible.
To facilitate access to the Green Lake Reservoir from
Silver Bay, a mooring buoy will be installed near the powerhouse to
provide anchorage for up to two (2) moderate sized pleasure craft.
Due to the low expected visitor usage of the project area, the Ap-
plicant believes that a dock structure is unwarranted. Access to
shore will be via a small dingy commonly carried aboard such craft
locally. Usually, the dingy is drawn up on shore and tied to a near-
by tree or rock. The existing hiking trail, shown in Detail Z of
Drawing Exhibit R, and the portion of the access road from the power-
house to the dam will provide alternative hiking accesses to Green
Lake Reservoir from the tidewater. The hiking trail will require
rehabilitation and upgrading. In addition the project access road
will provide hiking access from Herring Cove to the project site.
6
Should usage resulting from the enhanced access increase beyond
that expected, the Applicant will consider providing skiffs at
the lake or other appropriate measures at that time.
It is expected that the on-site (project-related) recrea-
tional development cost for the Project will be $12,000, itemized
as follows:
Mooring buoy
Trail rehabilitation
$ 2,000
$10,000
The cost of the access road even though it can be used for hiking
has not been allocated to recreation.
Due to the above constraints on the already limited re-
creational potential of the Project and the existence of the near-
by Salmon Lake/Lake Redoubt recreational area, Green Lake will be
retained in much the same recreational capacity as it has served
prior to the project development, that is, as a trout fishing lake.
6. CONSULTATIONS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES
HAVING RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECREATION
The following consultation with Federal, State and local
agencies were conducted with regard to recreation for the Project.
a. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Date: August 18, 1977
Type: Meeting
Participants: R. W. Beck and Associates (RWB) representing the
City and Borough of Sitka
Subjects: Review of Draft Exhibit R for BOR comments.
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b. U.S. Forest Service
Date: June 7, 1977
Type: Telephone Conversation
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Subjects: Forest Service Recreational Plans for the Green
Lake Area.
c. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Date:
Type:
Participants:
Subjects:
May 2, 1977
Telephone Conversation
RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Criteria and Guidelines for Planning for Recrea-
tional Facilities in Southeast Alaska.
d. Alaska Division of Parks
Date:
Type:
Participants:
Subjects:
TlJay 2, 1977
Telephone Conversation
RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
State Recreation Plans for the Green Lake Area
and State Guidelines or Criteria for Recreation
Planning.
Date: March 9, 1977
Type: Meeting
Participants: RWB representing the City and Borough of Sitka
Subject: Project Recreation Planning
8
e. City and Borough of Sitka
Date:
Type:
Participants:
Subject:
Various Dates
Meetings and Telephone Conversations
RWB
City and Borough Recreation Planning for the
Green Lake Area.
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MAPPING REFERENCES
Sitko A,eo Recreat io n Map
U5.G.S. Quod,ant"', I: ZtIO,OOO :
Sitko, Alnko 195'
Po,1 "'HllIond". Alo.ko 195'
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CITY ANO BOROUGH or SITKA. ALASKA
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PROJECT RECREATION PLAN
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2818 -12
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EXHIBIT S
FISH AND ~ILDLIFE
1. INTRODUCTION
Due to the undeveloped nature of the Green Lake Project
area, the main impact of project construction and operation will
be felt by the biotic community in the vicinity. ~o inventory the
wildlife resources and assess the impact of the Project on these
resources, the Applicant retained Dr. David T. Hoopes to perform
this study. As the first in-depth study of the biotic resources
of the Green Lake-Vodopad River-Silver Bay community, this study
became the baseline data for use in the preparation of Exhibits S
and W. The report, entitled, "An Investigation of the Biotic Com-
munities in the Vicinity of Green Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska",
is presented in its entirety in Appendix W-IO of this Application.
Based on this preliminary baseline data, possible effects
of the Project on the fish and wildlife resources and habitat were
noted, and protective and mitigation measures were proposed. The
following is a summary of the major findings of the above study and
mitigation measures proposed by the Applicant. Specifics of the
fish and wildlife resources in the area and the anticipated impact
on those resources are presented in Appendix W-IO.
2. SUMMARY OF MAJOR FINDINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
a. Rare or Endangered Species
No resident rare or endangered species are known to inhabit
or use any area adjacent to Green Lake or Silver Bay. However, hump-
back whales have been known to frequent the Silver Bay area. It is
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recognized that the humpback whale is an endangered species and nas
received international protection since 1966. Also, two active eagle
nest trees and a third inactive nest were found during field investi-
gation in 1977. The bald eagle is a protected species by the l~ation
al Bald Eagle Act of June a, 1940 (as amended).
b. Critical Habitat
The only habitat area of any concern which has been iden-
tified by Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists is the out-
let of Bear Creek into Silver Bay in the vicinity of the proposed
access road. This stream is considered important as a sport fishing
and anadromous fish stream.
c. Impacts of Proposed Green Lake Project on Fish and Wildlife
A complete discussion of the impacts of the Project on fish
and wildlife is given in the report by Dr. David T. Hoopes in Appen-
dix W-10.
3. MITIGATION AND PROTECTION MEASURES
a. By Federal law, a radius of 330 feet around the eagle nest
tree will be maintained unless authorization from the U.S. Department
of Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service) is granted.
b. Bear Creek will be bridged, by Alaska Department of Fish
and Game request, so as not to inhibit passage of anadromous fish.
c. Insulators on power transmission poles will be spaced
so as to prevent electrocution of eagles and other large birds
that might be attracted to the poles for use as perching sites.
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d. Measures to mitigate the loss of the trout spawning grounds
will be considered following further consultation with the Alaska De-
partment of Fish and Game.
4. CONSULTATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND ~OCAL AGENCIES
The Applicant has consulted with concerned Federal, State
and local agencies both directly and through its Engineer. Speci-
fic reference to those consultations are found in Section 10 and
Appendix W-IO of Exhibit W.
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EXHIBIT T
STATEMENT JUSTIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE PROJECT BY THE APPLICANT
RATHER THAN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The Green Lake Project site is located relatively near
the City of Sitka in a remote, largely-unsettled portion of south-
east Alaska. All of the population to be served by the Project
is concentrated in a relatively-small area within or adjacent to
the City limits. As such, the Project will not directly benefit
interstate or foreign commerce.
The Applicant has demonstrated its capability to construct
and operate a project of this scope and magnitude through its de-
velopment and successful operation of the Blue Lake Project (FPC
Project No. 2230) for a period of over 16 years.
As is discussed further in other portions of this Appli-
cation, the Applicant is experiencing a rapid growth of its elec-
tric load which will result in a critical need for the project
power output by late 1981. Historically, development of similar
projects by the Federal Government in Alaska has not always been
on a timely basis if at all and in this case delay will necessitate
purchase of additional fossil-fueled power generation resources.
The Applicant further wishes to obtain the Project power
output at the least possible cost, and at present, financing is
available to the Applicant through the State of Alaska Water Re-
sources Revolving Loan Fund at more favorable terms than are avail-
able to Federal Government projects.
The Applicant believes that public recreation needs can
best be served by local resources other than the Project and has
thus emphasized development of power benefits in favor of greater
recreational development (see Exhibit R).
For the above reasons it is believed that development of
the Project by the Applicant rather than the Federal Government is
best suited to implementing a comprehensive plan for developing
the project waterway for the improvement and utilization of water-
power development, and for other beneficial public uses, including
recreational purposes.
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EXHIBIT V
STATEMENT OF THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT OF
NATURAL, HISTORIC AND SCENIC FEATURES IN THE
DESIGN, LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF PROJECT FEATURES
1. INTRODUCTION
In southeastern Alaska the mountainous forest setting
predominates the scenery. While the Green Lake Project is located
in the midst of this setting, it does not encompass any unique or
exceptional historic, natural or scenic values. The Applicant's
development of the Green Lake Project includes facility design and
location considerations balanced by engineering requirements and
reliability for visual acceptability. These considerations can
assure preservation of the natural features in the project area
consistent with construction and operation requirements. In dis-
cussing the required subject matter, this exhibit develops criteria
for the construction and operation of the Project including tem-
porary facilities (such as construction roads, borrow areas and cof-
fer dams) and reservoir clearing. Each element of the Project is
discussed in as much detail as present information permits.
The Applicant's planning included meetings with State and
Federal agencies along with representatives of local civic and con-
servation groups to determine their concerns.
2. PROJECT WORKS
The following measures will be taken during construction
and operation of the Project to minimize the impact to the environ-
ment and preserve scenic values.
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a. Reservoir Area
At normal reservoir elevation, the proposed reservoir will
inundate approximately 1,000 acres of the Green Lake, Vodopad River
Valley.
The primary concerns for the reservoir area are to mini-
mize the effects of reservoir clearing, aggregate borrow areas and
construction access roads. The reservoir will be cleared of all
trees and brush within the area of normal reservoir fluctuation
(El 390 [MSL] to El 294 [MSL]). Further, it is planned that all
marketable timber below EI 294 (MSL) will be cleared from the re-
servoir area. To minimize conflict with scenic values and minimize
environmental damage, the debris and non-marketable material from
the clearing operation will be disposed of primarily by controlled
burning conforming to current air pollution regulations. All float-
ing debris will be removed from the reservoir as the water rises.
There do not appear to be any potentially unstable slopes which
would result in landslides in the reservoir area, but care will be
taken to minimize any erosion in the cleared zone before the reser-
voir is filled.
Within the reservoir area will be located the proposed bor-
row areas for the aggregates to be used in concrete batching, the
coffer dams utilized during construction of the arch dam and the
general construction roads that will be required for the Project.
These above mentioned items, except for one portion of construction
road, will all be inundated upon filling of the reservoir and will
not create any visual impact in the project area. A portion of the
construction road that leads from the contractor's work area to the
upstream toe of the dam will be visible due to normal reservoir fluc-
tuations.
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b. Dam
The dam will be a double-curvature, concrete arch struc-
ture located about 80 feet downstream from the mouth of ~he existing
Green Lake. The dam will have a maximum ileight of 230-feet above
the estimated bottom of the foundation excavation and a crest length
of 460 feet at El 400.0 (MSL). In the vicinity of the dam there
are several project features which will have a visual impact upon
the area. The dam itself will be a permanent feature of tne land-
scape but due to its location it should not create an adverse vis-
ual impact. The type of structure will offer a low profile when
viewed from the reservoir side and the difficult terrain and topo-
graphy will generally preclude any viewing from the downstream side.
The contractor's work area, to be located on the north abut-
ment, will be utilized heavily during construction. This area, ex-
cept that required for project operation, will be regraded, contoured,
and seeded upon completion of construction.
c. Power Conduit
The power conduit will be a 1,900-foot long, entirely un-
derground structure and will have no adverse visual effect on the
area. This mitigating effect is a consequence of normal engineer-
ing consideration and will require no additional funds for aesthe-
tics.
d. Powerhouse
The powerhouse will be an indoor-type surface installa-
tion, located on Silver Bay about 350-feet north of the mouth of
the Vodopad River. Due to its location and size, the powerhouse
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will be visible to boat traffic in the southern end of Silver Bay.
The most apparent view of the structure w!ll be the front elevation
behind which the substation will be Doused. This elevation will be
treated architecturally in a manner so as to blend with, to the ex-
tent Possible, the surrounding environment. The forest cover vlill
be maintained as close to the powerhouse as possible from an opera-
tion and maintenance standpoint and still provide masking to the
structure.
e. Access Road
The access road will be a single-lane, minimum standard
road of 7.4 miles in length and will extend along the northeast
shore of Silver Bay from Herring Cove to the project site. The
road will consist of both half and full bench cut sections. Due
to the required location and steep topography along Silver Bay,
portions of the access road and the uphill cut slopes will be vis-
ible to boat traffic. The natural masking of the forest cover will
be maintained as much as possible and where necessary and practi-
cal, re-seeding of low growth forest cover will take place. On
the full bench cut sections, most of the rock material will be
wasted into Silver Bay where it will create no visual impact and
be readily assimilated into the environment (see Exhibit W, Section
3). In order to maintain natural scenic and environmental aspects
along the road alignment, all natural drainages will be maintained
either by culverts or bridges as appropriate. Bridges will be util-
ized over anadromous fish streams (Bear Cove drainage) and will be
of log stringer type construction. This type of bridge will serve
two purposes. It will be more economical to construct and it will
provide a bridge more naturally pleasing to the forest scene.
In general the access road will be maintained as required
to allow for access for operation and ffiaintenance of the darn,
powerhouse and transmission line while unauthorized vehicular traffic
will not be permitted.
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f. Transmission Line
The transmission line utilized will be 69-kV on single
wood poles with a wishbone crossarm configuration. The selected
line arrangement (see Exhibit J) will closely parallel the access
road alignment and portions of the existing Sawmill Creek Highway
to a terminus at the substation of the Blue Lake Project. While
the single pole arrangement is typical for this voltage, it will
have the added benefit of blending more readily into the forest
scenery. The Commission's "Guidelines for the Protection of Natural,
Historic, Scenic, and Recreational Values in the Design and Loca-
tion of Rights-of-Way and Transmission Facilities" have been util-
ized where they are applicable to the project environment. The
use of transmission line and access road on the same right-of-way
will minimize excess clearing and maintain as much of the existing
tree cover as practical. Clearing for the transmission line will
be carried out in a similar manner as was done for the access road,
with the marketable timber being sold and the slash being disposed
of in an environmentally acceptable manner. Operation of the Proj-
ect will require periodic maintenance of the transmission line in
the removal of what is termed "danger trees". Since the transmis-
sion line will generally be located on the downhill side of the
access road alignment, this type of maintenance is expected to be
minimal. The paralleling alignments of the transmission line and
access road will provide dual primary use of the single right-of-
way. The use of the access road as a hiking trail will be the
only secondary usage of the right-of-way.
Since there are no existing transmission line right-of-
ways in the project area it was required that route selection be
based on economic, reliability and environmental considerations.
The selected line route utilizing the transmission line and access
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road along the same right-of-way nas been described above. This
arrangement was chosen because it offers highest reliability at a
lower capital cost. It is expected that this arrangement will have
some visual impact along Silver Bay. These impacts will be miti-
gated as much as possible by natural or re-seeded forest cover. The
selected transmission alternative will tie into the existing Blue
Lake transmission line at the substation near the Blue Lake Power-
house. This existing Blue Lake transmission line will be upgraded
from this point into Sitka but is not considered part of this Appli-
cation.
The second transmission line arrangement considered was
an overland transmission line with no access road. This arrange-
ment, while in the same general area as the previous one, would in-
volve some line locations at higher elevations along Silver Bay.
This scheme was ruled out from a reliability and economic stand-
point. The reliability suffers from the difficulty of access dur-
ing severe weather (most outages would occur during these periods).
Elimination of the access road has a very significant effect on
construction of the major project features. All construction ac-
cess would have to be by water and a port facility would nave to
be developed to facilitate unloading equipment, materials and
labor.
Although the costs of access road construction would be
saved, ultimately higher project costs are accrued due to the more
expensive construction camp or ferrying system that must be used
to bring material and personnel to the project site. The trans-
mission line for this alternative would be more visible than the
selected arrangement because of the higher location along the
mountain side.
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The third alternative considered would utilize an ~nder
water transmission cable laid on the bottom of Silver Bay. The al-
ternative of continuing the underwater line on into Sitka was ruled
out because it would cross the shipping lane to the ALP mill which
would expose it to the additional hazard of ship and barge anchors.
For reliability, it would be necessary for the underwater transmis-
sion line to have two separate circuits, each consisting of a three-
conductor armoured copper cable laid in parallel, directly on the
bottom an average distance of 250-feet apart with a minimum of 50-
feet apart where necessary. Elimination of the access road has the
same effect on the cost of construction of the major project fea-
tures of this alternative as the previous alternative.
This alternative has the same disadvantage for maintenance
of the dam and power plant in the event of an outage as does the
previous alternative. In addition, this alternative has a greater
disadvantage in that maintenance of underwater transmission lines
is very expensive and requires a long period to accomplish repair
work. It is estimated that at mid-1977 cost level, a single re-
pair of one of the cables would cost $250,000 and would take ap-
proximately 30 days to complete under the best conditions of
availability of equipment and labor. A specialized cable laying
boat and equipment are required which must be brought in and dif-
ficulties are frequently encountered in locating the cable on the
bottom and hauling it to the surface for repair.
Although the visual impact of this alternative would be
less along Silver Bay, this alternative was judged unfeasible for
the above-stated reasons.
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3. ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY
An archaeological study has been completed for the proj-
ect area by Dr. Robert E. Ackerman, of the Arctic Research Section,
Laboratory of Anthropology, Washington State University. This re-
port can be found in Appendix W-ll. The study concludes that there
is no evidence of any significant archaeological sites found in the
area. Further, there are no listed natural or historic sites located
in the project area that would be affected by the proposed hydroelec-
tric development.
In the event that any previously unidentified archaeologi-
cal sites are encountered during construction, the appropriate author-
ities will be notified and their guidance sought concerning the sig-
nificance of the site and the removal of data.
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