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## 3.24.060 Annual review and action by assembly. | A. The assembly, with the assistance of the manager, the chief fiscal officer, fund managers, or any other advisor the assembly deems appropriate, annually shall review the performance and investment strategy of the fund. The assembly shall:
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislati... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.138672 | 0.735352 | -0.674316 | -0.096985 |
## 3.24.070 Inflation protection. | The assembly shall appropriate to the fund, in the annual budget, sufficient net income to offset the effect of inflation on principal. The manager shall calculate the amount to be appropriated by:
A. Computing the average of the three most recently published annual calendar year rates of change in the U.S. Consumer P... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.997559 | -0.406006 | -0.356445 | -0.250488 |
## 3.24.080 Investment expenses. | Expenditures directly related to the investment of the permanent fund shall be included in the budget to be paid from the income of the fund. Investment expenditures include only the following fees: custodian, investment manager, brokerage, account maintenance and reporting, wire transfer and safety deposit box. (Ord. ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.360352 | -0.423096 | -1.094727 | -1.367188 |
### 3.24.090 Disposition of net income. | A. Net income available for disposition is limited by the balance available in the earnings account. Net income available for disposition the next fiscal year is calculated during the budget cycle as of the close of the preceding fiscal year. Income disposition must be authorized in a budget approved by the assembly.
... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.219727 | 0.498779 | -0.406738 | -0.265137 |
### 3.24.100 Custody and safekeeping of investments. | The borough manager shall retain one or more bank custodians to hold all investment cash, fixed income and equity securities of the permanent fund; the custodians shall provide monthly reports regarding the assets held at both book and market values, and individual transactions that have taken place, that the banks sha... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.09668 | -0.196289 | -0.044769 | -0.382813 |
### 3.24.110 Investment manager. | The borough assembly shall retain one or more professional investment managers to design portfolios or invest funds in accordance with the written investment policies adopted by the assembly. An investment manager must be a registered financial advisor with both the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.311523 | -0.074524 | -0.125 | -0.350098 |
### 3.24.120 Reporting and audit. | The borough manager shall provide for an annual financial audit by independent outside auditors. The borough manager shall make available to the assembly quarterly and fiscal year investment performance reports. (Ord. 07-08-164 § 5)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.619141 | -0.773926 | -0.862793 | -1.000977 |
### 3.25.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from the passage by the people of Haines Borough Proposition A, ratified by borough voters October 1, 1996. (Ord. 12-10-305 § 4) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.484375 | -0.447998 | -1.131836 | -1.026367 |
### 3.25.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “medical services fund.” Proceeds derived from the one-half percent sales tax levied and collected pursuant to Haines Borough Proposition A (1996) shall be used to provide ambulance service and financial support for local medical services within the authorized area of s... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.243164 | -0.448975 | -0.874512 | -0.557129 |
### 3.25.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the medical service fund and as directed by the assembly. Recipients must be public or private nonprofit organizations providing medical equipment or services to the Haines commun... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.487305 | -0.666016 | -0.821289 | -0.906738 |
### 3.25.040 Investment policy. | Investment policy is set forth in Chapter 3.08 HBC. (Ord. 12-10-305 § 4)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.333008 | -0.009674 | -0.866699 | -1.524414 |
### 3.26.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within the townsite service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.318359 | -0.736328 | -1.233398 | -1.398438 |
### 3.26.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “townsite service area fund.” All proceeds specified in HBC 3.26.010 shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing services in this service area pursuant to the Haines Borough Charter. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.493164 | -1.006836 | -1.254883 | -1.351563 |
### 3.26.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the townsite service area fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.498047 | -1.0625 | -1.137695 | -1.383789 |
## 3.30.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of fire service area No. 1 and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.469727 | -0.608887 | -1.325195 | -0.931641 |
## 3.30.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “fire service area No. 1 fund.” All proceeds specified in HBC 3.30.010 shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of the provision of fire protection in this service area. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.595703 | -1.129883 | -1.045898 | -0.40625 |
## 3.30.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the fire service area No. 1 fund and as directed by the assembly. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.515625 | -1.012695 | -1.118164 | -1.024414 |
## 3.30.040 Investment policy. | Investment policy is set forth in Chapter 3.08 HBC. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.301758 | -0.318848 | -0.699219 | -1.506836 |
### 3.31.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from charges for service for utilization of the Lutak Dock. The Port Tariff shall establish fees, charges and rules of use for the Lutak Dock. (Ord. 11-04-261 § 4) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.240234 | -0.708496 | -1.107422 | -1.166016 |
### 3.31.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Lutak Dock enterprise fund.” This fund shall be used to account separately for the provision of Lutak Dock services. Activities necessary to provide such services include, but are not limited to, administration, operations, maintenance, billings and collections. (Ord. ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.257813 | -1.113281 | -1.06543 | -1.15332 |
### 3.31.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Lutak Dock enterprise fund and as directed by the assembly. (Ord. 11-04-261 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.570313 | -0.957031 | -1.220703 | -1.24707 |
### 3.31.040 Investment policy. | Investment policy is set forth in Chapter 3.08 HBC. (Ord. 11-04-261 § 4) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.393555 | 0.127563 | -0.786621 | -1.448242 |
### 3.32.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of fire service area No. 3 and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.514648 | -0.612793 | -1.251953 | -0.939941 |
### 3.32.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “fire service area No. 3 fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of the provision of fire protection in this service area. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.454102 | -1.449219 | -1.074219 | -0.455566 |
### 3.32.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the fire service area No. 3 fund and as directed by the assembly. (Ord. 07-07-160) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.541016 | -0.936035 | -1.113281 | -1.033203 |
### 3.33.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from charges for service for utilization of the Port Chilkoot Dock facility, including a lighterage dock. The Port Tariff should establish fees, charges and rates of use for the Port Chilkoot Dock. (Ord. 13-03-318 ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.322266 | -0.196777 | -1.185547 | -0.937012 |
### 3.33.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Port Chilkoot Dock enterprise fund.” This fund shall be used to account separately for the provision of the Port Chilkoot Dock services. Activities necessary to provide such services include, but are not limited to, administration, operations, maintenance, billings and... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.303711 | -0.964355 | -1.077148 | -1.0625 |
### 3.33.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Port Chilkoot Dock enterprise fund and as directed by the assembly. (Ord. 13-03-318 § 4; Ord. 11-04-261 § 5) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.500977 | -0.57959 | -1.263672 | -1.202148 |
### 3.33.040 Investment policy. | Investment policy is set forth in Chapter 3.08 HBC. (Ord. 13-03-318 § 4; Ord. 11-04-261 § 5) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.232422 | 0.116211 | -0.849609 | -1.418945 |
### 3.40.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of the Historic Dalton Trail road maintenance service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area.
The Haines Bo... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.62207 | -0.247437 | -1.324219 | -1.061523 |
### 3.40.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Historic Dalton Trail road maintenance service area fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing road maintenance in this service area. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.625 | -1.417969 | -1.267578 | -1.022461 |
### 3.40.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Historic Dalton Trail road maintenance service area fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.577148 | -0.944336 | -1.15332 | -1.240234 |
### 3.41.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of the Twenty-Five Mile Road maintenance service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area.
The Haines Borough... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.575195 | -0.216675 | -1.274414 | -1.104492 |
### 3.41.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Twenty-Five Mile Road maintenance fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing road maintenance in this service area. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.455078 | -1.067383 | -1.185547 | -0.964355 |
### 3.41.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Twenty-Five Mile Road maintenance fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.521484 | -1.089844 | -0.992188 | -1.253906 |
### 3.42.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of the Chilkat State Park road maintenance service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.62207 | -0.512207 | -1.37793 | -1.163086 |
### 3.42.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Chilkat State Park road maintenance service area fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing road maintenance in this service area.
The Haines Borough... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.363281 | -0.683594 | -1.229492 | -1.017578 |
### 3.42.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Chilkat State Park road maintenance service area fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.556641 | -0.937012 | -1.167969 | -1.292969 |
### 3.43.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within the Letnikof Estates road maintenance service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.537109 | -0.520508 | -1.393555 | -1.133789 |
### 3.43.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Letnikof Estates road maintenance service area fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing road maintenance in this service area.
The Haines Borough C... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.410156 | -0.516602 | -1.28418 | -0.97998 |
### 3.43.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Letnikof Estates road maintenance service area fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.505859 | -0.773438 | -1.145508 | -1.22168 |
### 3.44.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of the Riverview Drive road maintenance service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.720703 | -0.657227 | -1.328125 | -1.101563 |
### 3.44.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Riverview Drive road maintenance service area fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing road maintenance in this service area. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.418945 | -1.126953 | -1.273438 | -0.950195 |
### 3.44.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Riverview Drive road maintenance fund and as directed by the assembly.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.524414 | -0.632813 | -1.154297 | -1.224609 |
### 3.45.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and for the purposes of the Four Winds road maintenance service area and for all other public funds specifically designated to this service area. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.751953 | -0.596191 | -1.415039 | -1.115234 |
### 3.45.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Four Winds road maintenance fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of providing road maintenance in this service area. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.505859 | -1.116211 | -1.25293 | -0.911621 |
### 3.45.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Four Winds road maintenance fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.55957 | -1.057617 | -1.078125 | -1.238281 |
### 3.45.040 Investment policy. | Investment policy is set forth in Chapter 3.08 HBC.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.435547 | 0.141113 | -0.821777 | -1.520508 |
### 3.46.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from the motor vehicle registration tax established by Chapter 3.85 HBC and AS 28.10.431. (Ord. 12-10-308 § 5) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.264648 | -0.033173 | -1.373047 | -1.345703 |
### 3.46.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “vehicle impoundment and retirement program fund.” All proceeds derived by the borough from the motor vehicle registration tax shall be deposited in said fund and used for the impoundment and the responsible disposal of retired and abandoned vehicles within the borough.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.389648 | -1.483398 | -0.369873 | -0.478271 |
### 3.46.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed by the vehicle impoundment and retirement program fund and as directed by the assembly. (Ord. 12-10-308 § 5) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.550781 | -0.817871 | -1.009766 | -1.233398 |
### 3.46.040 Investment policy. | Investment policy is set forth in Chapter 3.08 HBC. (Ord. 12-10-308 § 5) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.395508 | 0.100769 | -0.799805 | -1.418945 |
### 3.50.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and to retire the debt incurred for the Beach Road local improvement district. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.697266 | -0.47998 | -1.274414 | -1.063477 |
### 3.50.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Beach Road LID fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of retiring the debt obligation. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.431641 | -0.766113 | -0.967285 | -0.977051 |
### 3.50.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Beach Road LID fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.448242 | -0.933105 | -0.95752 | -1.200195 |
### 3.51.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and to retire the debt incurred for the Four Winds local improvement district. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.797852 | -0.57373 | -1.240234 | -1.006836 |
### 3.51.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Four Winds LID fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of retiring the debt obligation. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.447266 | -0.51416 | -1.033203 | -0.880371 |
### 3.51.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Four Winds LID fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.581055 | -0.895508 | -0.987305 | -1.193359 |
### 3.52.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and to retire the debt incurred for the River Road local improvement district.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed thro... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.561523 | -0.062805 | -1.255859 | -0.989258 |
### 3.52.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “River Road LID fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of retiring the debt obligation. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.392578 | -0.746094 | -1.135742 | -0.991699 |
### 3.52.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the River Road LID fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.494141 | -0.972168 | -1 | -1.232422 |
### 3.54.010 Policy and intent. | The intent of this chapter is to provide for the proper accounting and management of public funds derived from assessments against properties within and to retire the debt incurred for the Rainbow Acres local improvement district. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.8125 | -0.638672 | -1.254883 | -1.016602 |
### 3.54.020 Purpose. | There is established a separate fund entitled the “Rainbow Acres LID fund.” All proceeds derived from assessments levied and/or reserved requirements met by the assembly shall be deposited in said fund for the purpose of retiring the debt obligation.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.411133 | -0.476074 | -0.957031 | -0.991211 |
### 3.54.030 Management. | The borough chief fiscal officer is designated as the official with the responsibility for managing the moneys received and disbursed within the Rainbow Acres LID fund and as directed by the assembly. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.650391 | -1.008789 | -0.996094 | -1.191406 |
### 3.60.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter:
- “Bid bond” means a financial obligation, in writing, assuring that the contractor will execute the contract for the price bid.
- “Contract documents” means any written agreement between the borough and the contractor describing general, supplementary and other conditions of the contract, dr... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.909668 | 0.115479 | -0.936035 | -0.662598 |
### 3.60.020 Purchasing agent – Scope of authority. | A. The manager shall designate a borough employee as borough purchasing agent. The purchasing agent shall have the authority and it shall be the purchasing agent’s duty to purchase or contract for supplies and contractual services needed by any using agency of the borough and to sell surplus personal property of such u... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.882813 | -0.351074 | -1.166016 | -1.00293 |
### 3.60.030 Purchasing agent – Other powers and duties. | The purchasing agent shall:
A. *Minimum Expenditure.* Act to procure for the borough the highest quality in supplies and contractual services at the least expense to the borough;
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
B. Rules and Regulations. ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.008789 | 0.021103 | -0.806641 | -0.932617 |
## 3.60.040 Inspection and testing. | A. The purchasing agent shall inspect, or order inspected, as far as possible, and supervise the inspection of all deliveries of supplies or contractual services to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the order or contract.
B. Inspection by Using Agency. The purchasing agent shall have the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.467285 | -0.246704 | -0.42041 | -0.507813 |
## 3.60.050 Authority of manager/purchasing agent. | The manager or purchasing agent may transfer supplies, material and equipment to or between agencies, offices and departments. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.182617 | -1.613281 | -0.730469 | -1.464844 |
## 3.60.060 Public improvement contracts. | Contracts for public improvements shall be by competitive sealed bid and be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. “Public improvement” as used in this chapter means the on-site field surveying, erection, rehabilitation, alteration, construction, placement, creation or expulsion, demolition or removal of buildings, ro... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.381836 | -0.052948 | -0.81543 | -0.915039 |
## 3.60.070 Requisitions and estimates. | A. All agencies of the borough which use supplies shall, either by or with the authorization of the department head under which the using agency operates, file with the purchasing agent requisitions or estimates of their requirements for supplies and contractual services in such manner, at such times, and for such futu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.467041 | -0.224243 | -1.046875 | -0.930664 |
## 3.60.080 Purchasing authorization/procedures. | A. Authorization for all purchases must be obtained prior to ordering. Supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services not to exceed $25,000 shall be made on the open market, subject to subsection (B) of this section, by the borough manager or by other borough personnel in accordance with written purchase autho... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.387451 | 0.122986 | -0.717773 | -0.571777 |
## 3.60.090 Competitive sealed bids – Notice of inviting. | A. *Newspaper.* Notice inviting competitive sealed bids shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the borough or in the state at least seven days preceding the last day set for the receipt of bids. The manager may order further advertisement as appropriate to the type of contra... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.594727 | -0.123901 | -1.277344 | -0.961914 |
## 3.60.100 Contract bid requirements. | All contract bids must contain:
A. Copies of a current Alaska business license;
B. Copy of an Alaska contractor’s certificate of registration, if appropriate;
C. Acknowledgement of all addenda;
D. Noncollusion affidavit;
E. A bid bond of at least five percent of the amount of the bid or a certified check drawn to ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.835449 | -0.488525 | -0.807129 | -0.550781 |
## 3.60.110 Changes and addenda in bid documents. | A. No official, officer or agent, and the bid documents shall so state, shall make any oral interpretations that may affect the substance of the bid documents, nor shall make any oral changes in the bid documents. Addenda shall be issued when questions arise which might affect the bids or the course of contracted work.... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.706543 | -0.327148 | -0.664063 | -0.574707 |
## 3.60.120 Prebid conference. | A department head or the purchasing agent may provide a prebid conference at least four days prior to the time for submission of bids or upon the request of any bidder. All points of clarification and questions answered at the conference which may affect the bid shall be issued in the form of addenda.
The Haines Borou... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.004883 | -0.865234 | -1.027344 | -1.248047 |
### 3.60.130 Requirements for contract award. | A. The requirements for awarding a contract are:
1. Contract document;
2. Borough business license;
3. Proof of workers’ compensation insurance;
4. Performance and payment bond in amount of contract or a certified check to the Haines Borough in like amount as provided under AS 36.25.010; and
5. Any overdue unpaid ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.629395 | 0.021942 | 0.000114 | 0.342041 |
### 3.60.140 Bids – Opening procedures. | A. *Submitting*. Sealed bids shall be submitted personally or by mail to the officer designated in the notice inviting bids and shall be identified as bids on the envelope and as specified in the proposal documents.
B. *Opening*. Bids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in the public notices which s... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.787598 | -0.622559 | -1.249023 | -1.165039 |
### 3.60.150 Action on bids. | Upon receipt and opening of the bids, the assembly or its delegate shall have the authority to:
A. Waive any and all irregularities on any or all bids;
B. Reject defective or nonresponsive bids;
C. Reject all bids;
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through Januar... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.604492 | -0.070496 | -0.812988 | -0.779785 |
## 3.60.160 Award of contract – Lowest bidder – Evaluation and exception – Negotiation. | A. *Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder.* A contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. In determining the lowest responsible bidder, in addition to price, there shall be considered:
1. The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract;
2. Whether the bidder can perform the co... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.027878 | 0.613281 | -0.833496 | -0.400635 |
## 3.60.170 Exceptions to competitive sealed bidding and submission of quotations. | The restrictions and provisions of HBC 3.60.090 and 3.60.160 shall not apply to the following:
A. Contracts involving the obtaining of professional or specialized services such as, but not limited to, services rendered by architects, attorneys, engineers, and other specialized consultants;
B. Where calling for bids o... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.856445 | 0.865723 | -1.473633 | -0.736328 |
### 3.60.180 Emergency contracts. | Whenever, because of any emergency, it is deemed necessary and in the public interest by the manager to enter into any contract without following the applicable competitive bidding procedures required by this title, the manager shall authorize such emergency contract if the estimated sum involved does not exceed $50,00... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.418457 | -0.386963 | -0.903809 | 1.273438 |
### 3.60.190 Change orders. | Changes to a contract may be accomplished after execution of the contract by change order. A change order shall be based upon agreement by the borough and the contractor and, if applicable, the engineer and shall be signed by all parties. It shall be the responsibility of the purchasing agent or the project manager, as... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.876465 | -0.376953 | -1.050781 | -0.943848 |
### 3.60.200 Encumbrance of funds. | Except in case of emergency as provided in this chapter, no contract or any change order to an existing contract shall be authorized unless there is a sufficient unencumbered balance in the budget appropriation or sufficient bond funds available, in excess of actual expenditures or commitments, to cover such contract o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.304688 | -0.419434 | -0.540527 | -0.484619 |
### 3.60.210 Requirements mandatory. | A contract subject to the provisions of this chapter shall not be valid, enforceable or binding upon the borough unless the established requirements have been satisfied and the contract documents are approved by the assembly as provided for in this chapter. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.287109 | -0.500488 | -0.2854 | -0.819336 |
### 3.60.220 Responsibilities. | The manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with borough contract policies and procedures. (Ord. 07-08-163)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.495117 | -0.534668 | -0.942871 | -1.373047 |
### 3.70.010 Annual tax levy. | A. The assembly shall annually by ordinance levy:
1. A borough-wide property tax for municipal functions;
2. A property tax in improvement districts and service areas for functions related to each improvement district and service area; and
3. An area-wide property tax for area-wide functions.
B. The assembly shall ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.032227 | 0.18335 | -1.06543 | -0.705566 |
## 3.70.020 Property subject to tax. | All real property within the borough not exempt under the laws of the United States or the state or the ordinances of the borough, is subject to taxation for municipal purposes. (Ord. 09-05-207 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.480957 | -0.963867 | -0.760742 | -0.908691 |
## 3.70.030 Required exemptions. | A. The following property is exempt from general taxation:
1. Municipal, state or federally owned property, except that a private leasehold, contract or other interest in the property is taxable to the extent of the interest;
2. Household furniture and personal effects of members of a household;
3. Property used exc... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.361328 | 1.496094 | 0.203857 | -0.28833 |
## 3.70.040 Local exemptions and exclusions. | A. The following property is exempt from general taxation:
1. Business inventory and items held for resale;
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
2. All motor vehicles which are subject to the motor vehicle registration tax described in Chapte... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.296875 | 1.757813 | -0.606934 | -0.139038 |
## 3.70.050 Classifications of property. | The following classifications of property are hereby established and assessment shall be made as provided:
A. *Farm or Agricultural Land.* Farm use land included in a farm unit and not dedicated or being used for nonfarm purposes shall be assessed on the basis of full and true value for farm use and may not be assesse... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.052826 | -0.054749 | -0.070374 | 0.0448 |
## 3.70.060 Differential taxation zone. | A. *Fire Service Area No. 1.* Differential taxation will be applied to properties within fire service area No. 1, with the objective of approximating the relationship between cost borne and level of service which can be provided.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.357422 | 0.051086 | -0.939941 | -0.57666 |
## 3.70.070 Additional differential taxation zones – Adoption – Classes – Review. | A. On or before March 20th of each year, the assembly shall review and enact, if necessary, an ordinance establishing differential taxation zones for that tax year in addition to that defined in HBC 3.70.060. The establishment of additional differential taxation zones may be accomplished by adopting a map or plat by re... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.930664 | 0.841797 | -1.081055 | -0.494873 |
## 3.70.080 Tax adjustments on property affected by a natural disaster. | A. As provided by AS 29.45.230, the Haines Borough provides for assessment or reassessment and reduction of taxes for property destroyed, damaged or otherwise reduced in value as the result of a natural disaster.
B. Definitions. For purpose of this section, “disaster” is defined as a natural disaster affecting a large... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.37085 | 0.881836 | -0.32373 | 1.43457 |
### 3.72.010 Definitions. | In this chapter, unless otherwise provided:
- “Assembly” means the governing body of the Haines Borough;
- “Assessor” means the duly appointed borough assessor or authorized representative or agent;
- “Mobile home” means mobile home, trailer, house trailer, trailer coach, modular home, or any other housing unit so c... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.450928 | 0.026505 | -0.600098 | -0.98584 |
### 3.72.020 Full and true value. | The assessor shall assess property at its full and true value as of January 1st of the assessment year. The full and true value is the estimated price that the property would bring in an open market and under the then prevailing market conditions in a sale between a willing seller and a willing buyer both conversant wi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.878418 | -0.185303 | -0.775391 | -0.743164 |
### 3.72.060 Assessment reevaluation. | The Haines Borough real property assessment shall be reevaluated in its entirety according to a systematic cycle over the shortest period of time practicable, not exceeding every six years. (Ord. 17-10-478 § 4; Ord. 09-05-207 § 4; Ord. 08-11-193 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.873047 | -1.158203 | -0.343018 | -0.786133 |
### 3.72.070 Assessment roll. | A. The assessor shall receive a copy of every area-wide construction declaration (HBC 18.30.010) after submission to the borough, or every townsite service area building permit after issuance.
B. The assessor shall prepare an annual assessment roll. The roll shall contain:
1. A description of all taxable property;
2... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.59668 | 0.902832 | -0.888184 | -0.701172 |
## 3.72.080 Assessment notice. | A. The assessor shall give each person named in the assessment roll a notice of assessment, showing the assessed value of the person’s property. On the back of each notice shall be printed, for the information of the taxpayer, a brief summary of the dates when the taxes are payable, delinquent, and subject to penalty a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.078125 | -0.30542 | -0.41333 | -0.614258 |
## 3.72.090 Corrections. | A. A person receiving an assessment notice shall advise the assessor of errors or omissions in the assessment of the person’s property. The assessor may correct errors or omissions in the roll before the board of equalization hearings.
B. If errors found in the preparation of the assessment roll are adjusted, the asse... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.057617 | -1.142578 | -0.28125 | -0.529785 |
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