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### 14.16.1060 Chena Point Road Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated as the “Chena Point Road Service Area” as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. Road construction and maintenance powers shall be exercised in the Chena Point Road Service Area. (Ord. 2025-32 § 92, 2026; Ord. 97-059 §§ 2, 3, 1997. ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.459961 | -0.592773 | -1.442383 | -1.300781 |
### 14.16.1070 Secluded Acres Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated as the “Secluded Acres Service Area,” as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. Road construction and maintenance powers shall be exercised in the Secluded Acres Service Area. (Ord. 2025-32 § 93, 2026; Ord. 99-068 § 3, 1999. 2004 Co... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.429688 | -0.743652 | -1.276367 | -1.12793 |
### 14.16.1080 Drake Estates Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated as the “Drake Estates Service Area,” as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. Drake Estates Service Area shall have road construction and maintenance powers. (Ord. 2025-32 § 94, 2026; Ord. 2002-55 § 2, 2002. 2004 Code § 14.08.1160.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.527344 | -0.904785 | -1.253906 | -1.200195 |
### 14.20.010 North Star Fire Service Area – Creation and powers.$^{1}$ | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated the “North Star Fire Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The North Star Fire Service Area shall have fire protection power. (Ord. 2025-32 § 95, 2026; Ord. 81-22 § 2, 1981. 2... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.488281 | -0.462402 | -0.791992 | -0.517578 |
### 14.20.020 University Fire Service Area – Creation and powers – Commission. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated the “University Fire Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The University Fire Service Area shall have fire protection powers.
C. The University Fire Service Area commission sha... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.073242 | -0.777344 | -0.764648 | -0.768555 |
### 14.20.030 Ester Volunteer Fire Service Area – Creation and powers.$^{1}$ | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated as the “Ester Volunteer Fire Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The Ester Volunteer Fire Service Area shall have fire protection power. (Ord. 2025-32 § 96, 2026; Ord. 81-22... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.481445 | -0.721191 | -0.918457 | -0.499756 |
### 14.20.040 Steese Volunteer Fire Service Area – Creation and powers – Commission. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated the “Steese Volunteer Fire Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The Steese Volunteer Fire Service Area shall have fire protection powers.
C. The Steese Volunteer Fire Service A... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.338867 | -0.59082 | -0.803223 | -0.660156 |
### 14.20.050 Chena Goldstream Fire Service Area – Creation and powers.$^{1}$ | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated the “Chena Goldstream Fire Service Area,” as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The Chena Goldstream Fire Service Area shall have fire protection powers. (Ord. 2025-32 § 97, 2026; Ord. 85-027 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 14.08.900.)
... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.603516 | -0.446045 | -0.896484 | -0.329346 |
### 14.24.010 Ballaine Lake Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated the “Ballaine Lake Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The Ballaine Lake Service Area shall have the power to provide a sewage disposal and treatment system. (Ord. 2020-38 §... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.329102 | -0.883789 | -0.836914 | -0.856445 |
### 14.24.020 University West Street Light Service Area – Creation and powers. | A. There is established a service area within the Borough designated as the “University West Street Light Service Area,” including that portion of the Borough as shown on the corresponding map in the Clerk’s office.
B. The University West Street Light Service Area shall provide electricity, maintenance and labor for o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.328125 | -1.152344 | -0.93457 | -1.103516 |
### 15.04.010 Definitions. | For the purposes of this chapter:
“*Accessory structure*” means a structure which is on the same parcel of property as a principal structure and use of which is incidental to the use of the principal structure. Accessory structures are buildings such as detached garages, boathouses, small pole barns and storage sheds ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.331055 | 1.550781 | 0.791016 | 0.819336 |
## 15.04.020 Statement of purpose. | Special flood hazard areas in the Fairbanks North Star Borough are subject to periodic inundation of floodwaters which can cause loss of life or property, health or safety hazards, the disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.68457 | 0.336182 | 0.98291 | 2.460938 |
## 15.04.030 Methods of reducing flood loss. | A. In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes methods and provisions for:
1. Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities;
2. Requiring that uses vu... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.696289 | 0.178833 | 0.372559 | 1.630859 |
## 15.04.040 Special flood hazard areas. | A. This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
B. A special flood hazard area is established as including those lands and properties within the Fairbanks North Star Borough which are designated as any “A” Flood Zone including but not limit... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.25293 | 1.522461 | 0.23938 | 1.074219 |
## 15.04.050 Floodplain permits required. | No person shall start construction on any new or substantially improved structure, place any movable structure such as a manufactured home, alter or relocate any watercourse, perform any other development as defined in FNSBC 15.04.010 within special flood hazard areas, or excavate or remove material within 250 feet of ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.708984 | -0.042877 | 0.899902 | 1.316406 |
## 15.04.060 Floodplain permits – Application. | A. Application for a floodplain permit shall be made to the director on a form furnished by the Department of Community Planning. The application shall contain the information required by this section.
B. Applications for construction of any new or substantially improved structure or placement of any movable structure... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.60498 | 1.666016 | 0.918945 | 1.398438 |
## 15.04.070 Certificate of compliance. | A. Once the applicant’s proposed development has been substantially completed, the applicant shall apply to the director for a certificate of compliance. This application shall be accompanied by a certified statement or report from a registered engineer, architect, certified hydrologist or land surveyor, whichever is a... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.257813 | 0.259277 | 0.048706 | -0.251709 |
## 15.04.080 Appeals. | The commission shall consider and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, condition, decision or determination made by the director regarding approval or denial of a floodplain permit or certificate of compliance.
A. The appellant shall file an appeal with the commission Clerk with... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.524902 | 0.141602 | -1.128906 | -0.527832 |
### 15.04.090 Information to be obtained and maintained. | The director shall obtain and maintain records of the following as they pertain to individual floodplain permit applications and certificates of compliance:
A. Permits issued pursuant to FNSBC 15.04.050;
B. The lowest floor and floodproofing elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of new or substantially improved ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.697266 | 0.495361 | -0.042175 | 0.030487 |
### 15.04.100 Determination of the base flood elevation. | The base flood elevation is the elevation of the one percent annual chance flood as identified on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Flood Insurance Rate Maps. In those cases where said maps do not identify an elevation, the director shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation data and floodway ... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.74707 | 0.402344 | -0.532715 | -0.202148 |
### 15.04.110 Protection from inundation – Construction standards. | A. No person shall construct or substantially improve any structure within a special flood hazard area that is not in compliance with this section.
B. General Construction Standards. All new construction or substantial improvements to a structure shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood dam... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.330078 | 1.257813 | 1.431641 | 1.918945 |
## 15.04.120 Standards for manufactured homes. | A. Manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved within a special flood hazard area on any of the following sites must be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated to or above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately ancho... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.523438 | 0.351074 | 1.359375 | 1.304688 |
## 15.04.130 Development proposals in the special flood hazard area. | Subdivision proposals or other proposed new developments in the special flood hazard area, including manufactured home parks or subdivisions, shall be reviewed to determine whether such proposals will be reasonably safe from flooding. If only a portion of the proposed development is within the special flood hazard area... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.890625 | 1.429688 | 1.198242 | 2.019531 |
## 15.04.140 Alteration of watercourse. | A. No person shall alter, relocate or obstruct a watercourse within a flood hazard area such that the ability of that watercourse to carry the base flood is diminished.
B. The Borough Mayor shall notify adjacent communities and the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Communit... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.115173 | -0.16333 | -0.087524 | 1.188477 |
## 15.04.150 Protection of the floodway. | Located within areas of special flood hazard are areas designated as floodways. The floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential; therefore the following provisions apply:
A. No person shall construct or cause the constructi... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.49585 | 1.114258 | 0.750488 | 2.154297 |
## 15.04.160 Standards for shallow flooding areas (AO and AH zones). | A. No person shall obstruct the natural overflow areas designated as AO zones on the FIRM in order to maintain downstream base flood elevations.
B. New construction or substantial improvement to residential structures within the AO zone shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjace... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.638672 | 0.725586 | 0.802734 | 1.376953 |
## 15.04.170 Excavation prohibited. | No person may excavate or remove any material from lands within 250 feet of the centerline of the Tanana Levee structure; except, that excavation and removal for the purpose of constructing foundations for buildings or other structures upon the excavation is permitted. Such excavation shall be backfilled to original gr... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.696777 | -1.171875 | 0.125366 | 0.314941 |
## 15.04.180 Procedure for obtaining variances. | A. Variances to this chapter may be granted by the planning commission only in accordance with the standards set forth in this section. The planning commission must consider the fact that every newly constructed building adds to the local government’s responsibilities and remains a part of the community for the indefin... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.852539 | 1.629883 | 0.794434 | 1.692383 |
## 15.04.190 Violation – Enforcement. | A. The director will administer and enforce this chapter. An administrative official designated to enforce or administer this chapter *may* order the discontinuance of unlawful uses of land, buildings or structures; the removal or abatement of unlawful buildings or structures or any unlawful additions or alterations th... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.623047 | 0.117859 | -0.025208 | 0.416992 |
## 15.04.200 Violation – Penalties and remedies. | A. Civil Remedies. If there is a violation of the terms of any section within this chapter, the administrative official or any aggrieved citizen *may* institute or cause to be instituted by any appropriate civil action to enjoin this violation. An action to enjoin any violation of this chapter *may* be brought notwiths... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.727539 | 0.722168 | -0.706055 | 0.723633 |
### 16.04.010 Definitions. | The words defined in this section shall have the meanings set forth below whenever they appear in this title, unless: (1) the context in which they are used clearly requires a different meaning; or (2) a different definition is prescribed for a particular section or provision.
“Architectural and engineering services” ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.538086 | 1.415039 | -0.650879 | -0.828613 |
## 16.04.020 Purpose. | The purpose of this title is to provide for the fair and equitable treatment of all persons involved in public purchasing by the Borough, to maximize to the fullest extent practicable the purchasing value of public funds in the procurement, to foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system, ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.47168 | -0.681641 | -1.225586 | -0.26416 |
## 16.04.030 Procurement of insurance and services. | A. The procurement of all insurance, insurance-related contracts, employee benefits, services and products necessary to administer the self-insurance program for the Borough shall be coordinated through the Risk Manager.
B. Insurance with limits equal to the maximum foreseeable loss shall be purchased:
1. When the po... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.246826 | 0.248779 | 0.224854 | 0.025665 |
## 16.04.040 Application. | A. The provisions of this code of ordinances relating to the procurement or purchase of goods and services by the Borough, including but not limited to the provisions of this title, shall not apply to Chapter 7.16 FNSBC.
B. This title applies to contracts for the procurement of supplies, services and construction ente... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.008789 | 0.958496 | -1.344727 | -0.576172 |
## 16.04.050 Exemptions. | A. This title shall not apply to contracts between the Borough and other governments except as provided in FNSBC 16.08.040, Cooperative purchasing.
B. This title does not apply to the procurement of library material and binding services provided for public use.
C. This title does not apply to the purchase of commerci... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.379883 | -0.107239 | -1.516602 | -1.044922 |
### 16.08.010 Establishment, appointment and tenure. | A. There is created the position of Chief Procurement Officer, who shall be the Borough’s principal purchasing official.
B. The Chief Procurement Officer shall be hired through the Borough’s competitive hiring process.
C. The Chief Procurement Officer shall be removed only upon a showing of just cause. (Ord. 2002-29 ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.521484 | -0.975586 | -0.607422 | -1.045898 |
### 16.08.020 Authority and duties. | A. The Chief Procurement Officer shall serve as the principal purchasing official for the Borough, and shall be responsible for the procurement of supplies, services and construction in accordance with this title, as well as the management and disposal of supplies. In conducting their duties under this title, the Chief... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.203979 | 0.39624 | -0.883789 | -0.341797 |
## 16.08.030 Delegations to other Borough and School District officials. | A. With the approval of the Borough Mayor, the Chief Procurement Officer may delegate authority to purchase certain supplies, services or construction items to other Borough officials, if such delegation is deemed necessary for the effective procurement of those items.
B. With the approval of the Borough Mayor, the Ch... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.341797 | -0.087463 | -1.200195 | -0.961426 |
### A. Authorization of Cooperative Purchasing. | 1. Notwithstanding any other provision in this title, the Borough, with the Chief Procurement Officer’s approval, may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of supplies, services, professional services, or construction with one or more public procurement u... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.021484 | 0.415283 | -1.407227 | -1.018555 |
### B. Definition of Terms. | “Cooperative purchasing” means procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, one or more public procurement units.
“External procurement activity” means any buying organization not located in this state which, if located in this state, would qualify as a public procurement unit. Agencies of the United States and of any o... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.794434 | 0.55127 | -1.300781 | -1.070313 |
## 16.08.050 Innovative and special procurements. | Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the Chief Procurement Officer may initiate a procurement above the small purchase amount specified in FNSBC 16.12.030 when the officer determines that an unusual or unique circumstance exists that makes the application of all requirements of competitive sealed bidding o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.454834 | 0.887207 | -0.827148 | -0.038177 |
## 16.08.060 Disposal of surplus supplies. | A. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to sell, exchange, trade in or otherwise dispose of Borough supplies which are no longer used by the Borough or which have become unsuitable for Borough use.
B. Supplies to be sold must be sold through the competitive sealed bidding process established in this ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.595215 | -0.091919 | -0.282959 | 0.184692 |
## 16.12.010 Competitive sealed bidding. | A. All contracts of the Borough shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding except as otherwise provided in this section and FNSBC 16.04.050, 16.08.040, 16.08.050, 16.12.020, 16.12.030, 16.12.040, 16.12.050, and 16.32.010.
B. An invitation for bids shall be issued and shall include specifications and all contractua... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.328369 | 1.037109 | -1.178711 | -0.365723 |
## 16.12.020 Competitive sealed proposals. | A. When the Chief Procurement Officer determines in writing that the use of competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or not advantageous to the Borough, a contract may be entered into by use of the competitive sealed proposals method. Competitive sealed proposals may be used for construction management at-r... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.416748 | 0.759277 | -1.133789 | -0.467285 |
### 16.12.030 Small dollar purchase policy and procedure. | A. Any contract not exceeding $40,000 may be made in accordance with small dollar purchase policy and procedure; provided, however, that contract requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section.
B. Insofar as it is practical, no less than three businesses shall be... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.799805 | -0.819824 | -1.280273 | -1.164063 |
### 16.12.040 Sole source procurement. | A. contract may be awarded without competition when the Chief Procurement Officer determines in writing, after conducting a good faith review of available sources, that there is only one source for the required supply, service or construction item. The Chief Procurement Officer or their designee shall conduct negotiati... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.069336 | -0.217285 | -1.176758 | -0.804688 |
### 16.12.050 Emergency procurements. | Subject to the provisions of Chapter 2.16 FNSBC and notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the Chief Procurement Officer may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements of supplies, services or construction items when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety; provided, that suc... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.022964 | 0.409668 | -0.886719 | 1.949219 |
### 16.12.060 Cancellation of invitations for bids or requests for proposals. | An invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation may be canceled, or any or all bids or proposals may be rejected in whole or in part as may be specified in the solicitation, when it is for good cause and in the best interest of the Borough. The reasons therefor shall be made part of the contract ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.44873 | 0.653809 | -0.614746 | -0.075806 |
### A. Responsibility of Bidders and Offerors. | 1. To the extent warranted under the circumstances, including but not limited to the value and size of the procurement, and the bidder’s or offeror’s past record of contract performances, the Chief Procurement Officer shall review, prior to award, the responsibility of a bidder or offeror. This review shall consider al... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.706543 | 0.598633 | -0.235107 | 0.322266 |
### B. Prequalification of Suppliers. | Prospective suppliers may be prequalified for particular types of supplies, services and construction. The Chief Procurement Officer shall determine the method of submitting prequalification information and the information required to be prequalified. Unless an emergency exists or the contract is for a small purchase, ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.930664 | 0.094971 | -1.06543 | -0.618164 |
## 16.12.080 Cost or pricing data. | A. A prospective contractor shall, except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, submit cost or pricing data and shall certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data submitted was accurate, complete, and current as of a mutually determined specified date prior to the date of:
1... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.835938 | 0.901855 | -0.956055 | -0.62207 |
## 16.12.090 Authority to contract. | A. Every Borough contract, contract modification, or change order is subject to the prior approval of the Borough Assembly or Finance Committee of the Borough Assembly, when the amount exceeds $200,000. The Mayor may enter into contracts, contract modifications or change orders without Borough Assembly or Finance Commi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.468018 | 0.671875 | -1.086914 | -0.669434 |
## 16.12.100 Types of contracts. | Subject to the limitations of this section, any type of contract which is appropriate to the procurement and which will promote the best interests of the Borough may be used; provided, that the use of a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract or a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-construction-cost contract is prohibited. A co... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.810059 | 0.540039 | -0.794922 | -0.524414 |
## 16.12.110 Cost reimbursement provisions. | Cost reimbursement provisions shall only obligate the Borough to reimburse reasonable costs, allocable to the contractor, either directly or indirectly, that are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. (Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.30.110.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.165039 | -0.401611 | -0.837402 | -1.341797 |
## 16.12.120 Approval of accounting system. | Contractors shall submit appropriate documentation prior to the award of contracts in which the Borough agrees to reimburse costs, confirming that:
A. The proposed contractor’s accounting system will permit timely development of all necessary cost data in the form required by the specific contract type contemplated; a... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.439453 | -0.12854 | -0.975098 | -1.255859 |
## 16.12.130 Right to inspect plant. | The Borough may, at reasonable times, inspect the part of the plant, place of business, or worksite of a contractor or subcontractor at any tier which is pertinent to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by the Borough. (Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.30.130.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Cod... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.546875 | -0.875 | -0.807617 | -1.074219 |
### 16.12.140 Right to audit records. | A. The Borough may, at reasonable times and places, audit the books and records of any contractor who has submitted cost or pricing data pursuant to FNSBC 16.12.080 to the extent that such books, documents, papers and records are pertinent to such cost or pricing data. Any person who receives a contract, change order, ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.018829 | 0.176392 | -0.95752 | -0.609863 |
### 16.12.150 Reporting of anticompetitive practices. | When for any reason collusion or other anticompetitive practices are suspected among any bidders or offerors, a notice of the relevant facts shall be transmitted to the Borough Attorney, Borough Mayor, and Borough Assembly. (Ord. 2002-29 § 21, 2002; Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.30.150.) | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.682129 | -0.846191 | -0.685547 | 0.436035 |
### 16.12.160 Borough procurement records. | A. All determinations and other written records pertaining to the solicitation, award or performance of a contract shall be maintained for the Borough in a contract file by the Chief Procurement Officer.
B. All procurement records shall be retained and disposed of by the Borough in accordance with records retention gu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.400391 | 0.018417 | -1.248047 | -0.962402 |
### 16.12.170 Multi-year contracts. | A. Unless otherwise provided by law, a contract for supplies or services may be entered into without Assembly approval for any period of time deemed to be in the best interests of the Borough provided the term of the contract and conditions of renewal or extension, if any, are included in the solicitation and funds are... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.494629 | 0.989258 | -1.263672 | -0.550293 |
### 16.16.010 Maximum practicable competition. | All specifications shall be drafted so as to promote overall economy for the purposes intended and encourage maximum free and open competition in satisfying the Borough’s minimum needs, and shall not be unduly restrictive. The policy enunciated in this section applies to all specifications, including, but not limited t... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.825195 | 0.350098 | -0.828613 | -0.669922 |
## 16.16.020 Qualified products list. | A. Use. A qualified products list may be developed with the approval of the Chief Procurement Officer when testing or examination of the supplies or construction items prior to issuance of the solicitation is desirable or necessary in order to best satisfy Borough requirements.
B. Solicitation. When developing a quali... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.433594 | 0.253174 | -0.415527 | -0.818359 |
## 16.16.030 Brand name or equal specification. | A. Use. Brand name or equal specifications may be used when the Chief Procurement Officer determines in writing that:
1. No other design or performance specification or qualified products list is available;
2. Time does not permit the preparation of another form of purchase description, not including a brand name spe... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.01712 | 0.783203 | -0.475342 | -0.742188 |
## 16.16.040 Brand name specification. | A. Since use of a brand name specification is restrictive of product competition, it may be used only when the Chief Procurement Officer makes a written determination that only the identified brand name item or items will satisfy the Borough’s needs. The Chief Procurement Officer must be prepared to substantiate the ba... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.344971 | 0.500488 | -0.286865 | -0.636719 |
## 16.16.050 Local bidder preference. | A. In the award of contracts for goods or services, if otherwise in full conformity with the invitation for bids, a local bidder who has a valid business license to provide such goods or services shall be considered as low bidder if its bid is the lesser of five percent or $40,000 in excess of the lowest bid received f... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.572754 | 0.955078 | -1.407227 | -0.561035 |
## 16.16.060 Energy conservation. | The Borough’s solicitation shall seek to promote energy conservation and shall comply with any mandatory standards and policies which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163). (Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.35.060.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.820801 | -0.070496 | -0.356201 | -0.551758 |
### 16.20.010 Responsibility for selection of methods. | The Director of Public Works shall have discretion to select the appropriate method of *construction contracting* management for a particular project. In determining which methods to use, the director shall consider the Borough’s requirements, its resources, and the potential *contractor’s* capabilities. The director s... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.462646 | -0.462646 | -1.020508 | -1.097656 |
### 16.20.020 Contract administration. | The Director of Public Works shall maintain a *contract administration* system designed to ensure that a *contractor* is performing in accordance with the solicitation under which the contract was awarded, and the terms and conditions of the contract. (Ord. 86-017 § 44, 1986; Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.40.020.)
... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.244141 | -0.374023 | -1.083984 | -1.198242 |
## 16.20.030 Service area scope of work. | The Department of Public Works shall, unless waived by the service area, obtain the approval of the service area of the scope of work used in any contract with a design professional that utilizes, in whole or in part, service area funds. Service area approval may be given by a person designated by the commission for th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.355957 | -0.095459 | -1.213867 | -0.986328 |
## 16.24.010 Bid security. | A. Bid security shall be required for all competitive sealed bidding for construction contracts when the price is estimated by the Public Works Director to exceed $40,000. Bid security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, or the equivalent in cash, or otherwise supplied ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.137329 | 0.661133 | -0.484375 | 0.093872 |
## 16.24.020 Contract performance and payment bonds. | A. When a construction contract is awarded in excess of $100,000, the following bonds or security shall be delivered to the Borough and shall become binding on the parties upon the execution of the contract:
1. A performance bond satisfactory to the Borough, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in th... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.479004 | 0.886719 | -0.554199 | 0.291992 |
## 16.24.030 Copies of bond forms. | Any person may request and obtain from the Borough a certified copy of a bond upon payment of the cost of reproduction of the bond and postage, if any. A certified copy of a bond shall be prima facie evidence of the contents, execution and delivery of the original. (Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.45.030.)
The Fairba... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.006836 | -0.838867 | -0.938965 | -1.175781 |
### 16.28.010 Contract clauses and their administration. | A. All Borough contracts for supplies, services and construction shall include provisions necessary to define the responsibilities and rights of the parties to the contract. The Chief Procurement Officer, after consultation with the Borough Attorney, may issue clauses appropriate for supply, service or construction con... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.712891 | 1.62793 | -0.571289 | -0.060822 |
## 16.32.010 Architectural and engineering services. | A. It is the policy of this Borough to publicly announce all requirements for architectural and engineering services and to negotiate such contracts on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications at fair and reasonable prices. In the procurement of services, the Chief Procurement Officer or their designee s... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.466309 | 0.101196 | -0.963867 | -0.55127 |
## 16.36.010 Authority to debar or suspend. | After reasonable notice to the person involved and reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the Chief Procurement Officer, after consulting with the Borough Attorney, is authorized to debar a person for cause from consideration for award of contracts. The debarment shall not be for a period of more than thre... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.740234 | 1.256836 | 0.570313 | 2.013672 |
## 16.36.020 Suspension and debarment referral and initiation procedures. | A. Referral.
1. Debarment may be initiated by anyone who oversees a Borough contract, including a service area commissioner, by referral to the Chief Procurement Officer or designee.
2. A referral must be in writing, state the specific Borough-authorized cause(s) supporting referral for debarment, and shall u... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.112305 | 0.834961 | 0.518555 | 1.068359 |
## 16.36.030 Suspension procedures. | A. Initiation. After consultation with the affected using department, the Borough Attorney, and, where practicable, the contractor or prospective contractor who is to be suspended, and upon written determination by
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
the... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.521973 | 1.146484 | 0.871094 | 1.178711 |
## 16.36.040 Debarment hearings. | A. A contractor or prospective contractor that has been notified of a proposed debarment action may request in writing that a hearing be held. The Chief Procurement Officer must receive such request within 10 days of receipt of notice of the proposed action. If no request is received within the 10-day period, the Chief... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.374756 | -0.214844 | -0.265625 | -0.214355 |
## 16.36.050 Debarment decision. | A. The Chief Procurement Officer shall issue a written decision to debar. The decision shall state the reasons for the action taken; and inform the debarred person of the right to judicial review as provided in this section. When debarment is ordered the decision shall state the length of the debarment, the reasons for... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.026871 | -0.207642 | 0.283936 | 0.388916 |
### 16.40.010 Bid protests. | A. Any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, or contractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract may protest to the Chief Procurement Officer.
B. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to settle and resolve a protest filed under this section at any time prior to t... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.264648 | 1.483398 | -0.075806 | 0.887695 |
## 16.40.020 Contract claims. | A. All claims by a contractor against the Borough relating to a contract shall be submitted in writing. Claims relating to a contract that provides for arbitration shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Claims relating to any other contract shall be submitted to the Chief Procurement Offi... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.179565 | 0.38623 | -0.750488 | -0.363525 |
## 16.40.030 Remedies for solicitations or awards in violations of law. | A. If prior to bid opening or the closing date for receipt of proposals, the Chief Procurement Officer, after consultation with the Borough Attorney, determines that a solicitation is in violation of federal, state or municipal law, then the solicitation shall be canceled or revised to comply with applicable law.
B. I... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.219604 | 0.462402 | -0.662109 | 0.597168 |
### 16.44.010 Statement of policy and criminal penalties. | Public employment is a public trust. It is the policy of the Borough to promote and balance the objective of protecting government integrity and the objective of facilitating the recruitment and retention of personnel needed by the Borough. Such policy is implemented by prescribing essential standards of ethical conduc... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.720215 | 0.35376 | 0.225952 | 1.079102 |
## 16.44.020 General standards of ethical conduct. | A. For Employees. Any attempt to realize personal gain through public employment by conduct inconsistent with the proper discharge of the *employee’s* duties is a breach of a public trust. In addition, it shall be unethical for any *employee* to fail to meet any other applicable standards set forth in this section or t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.001451 | 0.377441 | 1.399414 | 1.345703 |
## 16.44.030 Gratuities and kickbacks. | A. It shall be unethical for any *person* to offer, give or agree to give any *employee* or former *employee*, or for any *employee* or former *employee* to solicit, demand, accept or agree to accept from another *person*, a *gratuity* or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, re... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.44751 | 0.562988 | 0.5625 | 1.035156 |
## 16.44.040 Prohibition against contingent fees. | It shall be unethical for a person to be retained or to retain a person to solicit or secure a Borough contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except for retention of bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial selling agencies for the purpose o... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.290039 | -0.630859 | 0.719238 | 0.101501 |
## 16.44.050 Contemporaneous employment prohibited. | It shall be unethical for any employee who is participating directly or indirectly in the procurement process to become or to be, while such an employee, the employee of any person contracting with the governmental body by whom the employee is employed. (Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.70.050.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.574219 | -0.532715 | 1.111328 | 0.328857 |
## 16.44.060 Waivers from contemporaneous employment prohibition and other conflicts of interest. | The Borough Assembly may grant a waiver from the employee conflict of interest provision found in FNSBC 16.44.020 or the contemporaneous employment provision found in FNSBC 16.44.050 upon making a written determination that:
A. The contemporaneous employment or financial interest of the Borough employee has been publi... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.0979 | 0.328613 | -0.02179 | -0.074463 |
## 16.44.070 Use of confidential information. | It shall be unethical for any employee or former employee knowingly to use confidential information for actual or anticipated personal gain, or for the actual or anticipated personal gain of any other person. (Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.70.070.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.078491 | -0.827148 | 0.530273 | 0.830566 |
## 16.44.080 Sanctions. | A. The Borough Mayor may impose any one or more of the following sanctions on an employee for violations of the ethical standards in this chapter in accordance with Borough personnel laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements:
1. Oral or written warnings or reprimands;
2. Suspension with or without pay for ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.675781 | -0.185547 | 0.896973 | 0.575195 |
## 16.44.090 Recovery of value transferred or received in breach of ethical standards. | A. The value of anything transferred or received in breach of the ethical standards of this chapter by an employee or a nonemployee may be recovered from both employee and nonemployee.
B. Upon a showing that a subcontractor made a kickback to a prime contractor or a higher tier subcontractor in connection with the awa... | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.160522 | -0.192749 | 0.147217 | 0.853516 |
## 17.04.010 Definitions. | For the purposes of this title, certain words and phrases used herein shall be construed as defined in this chapter.
“AASHTO” means American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
“Adjoining owners” means record owners of those properties of which one or more boundaries are in common with a bounda... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.552246 | 1.722656 | -0.419678 | -0.851074 |
### 17.08.010 Purpose. | A. The standards, regulations and procedures found within this title are for the following purposes:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
1. Promote and provide for adequate and efficient street and road systems;
2. Prevent congestion on streets and prom... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.125 | -0.110779 | -0.756836 | 0.059113 |
## 17.08.020 Jurisdiction. | A. This title applies to the subdivision of any land situated, in whole or in part, within the Borough.
1. It is intended that this title implement the Borough’s authority to regulate land subdivision to the full territorial extent authorized by state law.
2. All subdivisions by government landowners are subject to t... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.148193 | 0.102966 | -0.978516 | -0.724121 |
## 17.08.030 Compliance. | A. No person may subdivide land without first complying with this title.
B. A person subdividing land before obtaining approval under this title or aiding or abetting any other person in such action is subject to the penalties set forth in this chapter and any other penalties or liabilities imposed by state statute.
... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.563965 | -0.282715 | -0.080017 | 0.314941 |
### 17.08.040 Adoption authority. | This title is adopted under the authority of AS 29.40. (Ord. 2005-10 § 2, 2005. 2004 Code § 17.10.035.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.579102 | -0.393066 | -1.342773 | -1.483398 |
### 17.08.050 Minimum requirements. | A. Compliance with this title does not relieve any person of the obligation to comply with other laws relating to the subdivision, development or sale of land within the Borough.
B. Whenever the requirements of this title differ from the requirements of any other laws, ordinances, or lawfully adopted regulations, the ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.407227 | 0.513672 | -0.616211 | -0.751953 |
### 17.08.060 Responsibilities. | A. The review and approval of applications submitted under this title shall be the responsibility of the Platting Board appointed pursuant to Chapter 4.84 FNSBC, except where specific provisions of this title delegate that authority in the first instance to the Platting Officer or Hearing Officer.
1. The Platting Offi... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.8125 | -0.031143 | -1.28418 | -1.071289 |
### 17.08.070 Fees. | A. The fee charged for the review of a plat shall be nonrefundable.
B. The fee shall be paid in full when an application is submitted to the Division of Community Planning, except that local, state, and federal governments may be exempt from payment of such fees when subdividing property for a public purpose.
The Fai... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.092773 | -0.862305 | -0.907227 | -1.182617 |
## 17.08.080 Penalties for illegal subdivision. | A. In addition to such penalties and liabilities as may be imposed by state law, any person who subdivides land in violation of this title is subject to a fine as set forth at Chapter 1.20 FNSBC for each offense. Each act of violation and every day upon which any such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offens... | true | Enforcement | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.211914 | 0.204224 | 0.256104 | 1.485352 |
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