The Haines Borough has withdrawn its request for bids to provide a card-lock system for fuel purchases at the Small Boat Harbor.

Assistant to the manager Darsie Culbeck said a credit-card-only system was under consideration by borough leaders, who wanted to improve accountability of payments and fuel inventory, but has been reconsidered in light of re-evaluating costs.

Instead, the borough will pursue a reconciliation program that former harbor fuel distributor Delta Western will help the…