Category: City Council
HPCAC releases report on HPD protest response to City Council, makes recommendations
April 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) presented its final report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests at Thursday’s City Council meeting. The report was the culmination of 10 months of fact-finding, public meetings and interviews concerning events from May 30-June 5, 2020, in downtown Huntsville. In summary, the HPCAC addressed appropriate use of chemical agents, use of rubber bullets and the appearance of snipers by other law enforcement [ more ]
Read MoreResidential Bulk Waste Pick-up Delays
April 21, 2021
Huntsville’s Sanitation division advises that some areas of the City may experience delays in curbside bulk waste collection. The spring cleaning season typically produces high volumes of yard debris and trucks are operating at full capacity. “We’re running wide open trying to catch up, even running trucks overtime into Friday and on Saturday until the landfill closes at noon,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. “We’re asking our residents for [ more ]
Read MoreEarth Month 2021: Huntsville Cleanup Events Scheduled
April 14, 2021
Citizens will have plenty of opportunities to help clean up their surroundings this month as the City of Huntsville celebrates Earth Month. Weekly cleanups will keep Operation Green Team and volunteers busy from dawn to dusk. With Earth Day approaching on April 22, opportunities abound for those who want to leave the world a little better than they found it. The month’s main attraction will be a household hazardous waste collection event, [ more ]
Read MoreFocusing on Huntsville’s future: An update on TIF districts
April 8, 2021
For more than a decade, the City of Huntsville has successfully financed many major improvement projects by using Tax Increment Financing, better known as TIFs. They have helped provide schools, roads, and other infrastructure to support economic development and growth. In Thursday night’s Huntsville City Council meeting, the City’s Finance Director, Penny Smith, provided an update on the City’s six TIF districts. “The TIFs are performing very well and they have played [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Extends Face Cover Requirements in City Buildings
April 8, 2021
The City of Huntsville will require employees and the public to wear face coverings in all City buildings, Mayor Tommy Battle announced Thursday during a news conference at City Hall. Though Alabama’s Safer at Home Order expires Friday, April 9, the City decided to continue its face covering protocols until further notice. There are several exceptions, however, for essential job functions, such as eating or drinking, working outdoors or to enhance communication. “We [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Good Friday
March 29, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 5. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit services. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there will be no change to service. Recycling will also not be affected. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities are closed, except the [ more ]
Read MoreJohnson Legacy Center to include new urban park
March 25, 2021
Just seven months after cutting the ribbon on the new Johnson Legacy Center (JLC) in northwest Huntsville, the City is moving forward with plans to add an urban park to the campus. At the request of Mayor Tommy Battle, City Council approved a contract with Bostick Landscape Architects to design a new outdoor park adjacent to the JLC. “As we start this second phase, I am excited to see, yet again, the [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle appoints new directors for Parks & Recreation, Parking & Public Transit
March 25, 2021
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle on Thursday announced the appointments of Bernita Reese as director of Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Quisha Riche as director of Parking & Public Transit. The Mayor’s recommendations were unanimously approved by the City Council. Reese fills the spot left vacant following Steve Ivey’s recent retirement, while Riche replaces Tommy Brown, who retires in June. Bernita Reese Bernita Reese Reese comes to Huntsville from Columbus, Ohio, where she has served [ more ]
Read MoreStrong showing by Huntsville Transit operators in statewide competition
March 12, 2021
Five Huntsville Transit operators were among those who placed at the 2021 Alabama RTAP Bus & Paratransit Roadeo competition at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula on March 5-6. In the Large Bus division, Alvin Franklin placed first, Reychal Lewis placed second and Modjeska Eldridge placed fourth. All three employees are fixed-route bus operators for Huntsville Orbit. Five Huntsville Transit bus operators competed in the 2021 Alabama RTAP Bus & Paratransit Roadeo competition [ more ]
Read MoreAdopt a Pet for $5
March 4, 2021
Those who have a home to offer a furry friend can adopt one March 4 – 5 for the low cost of $5. Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is offering the promotion as part of its Adopt-A-Day sponsorship event. The $5 fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip and a City license. Some pets may be exempt from the two-day special. The Adopt-A-Day promotion is [ more ]
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