Category: City Council
Mayor Battle Introduces FY 2019 Budget to City Council
September 13, 2018
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019 to City Council at the Sept. 13, regularly scheduled meeting. The Mayor proposed a balanced $254.4 million budget, which includes $209.7 million in general fund operations and $144.5 million in capital projects. The general fund, or operating budget, represents a modest $12.2 million increase over 2018 and provides level funding for most municipal departments and outside agencies. About 72 percent [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit Study seeks resident feedback through online survey
August 31, 2018
For residents who missed the City of Huntsville’s Transit Study public meetings held on August 28, there is still an opportunity to participate in the planning process. Public transit consultants, Nelson Nygaard, have posted an online survey for resident input about experiences and needs for the Huntsville Shuttle Bus and Handi-Ride systems. The survey will be available through September 28. Residents may also invite City transit and planning staff to speak to [ more ]
Read MoreShape the Future of the Huntsville Shuttle Bus
August 23, 2018
We want to hear from you! The City of Huntsville is conducting a transit study to help improve and grow its public transit system over the next five to ten years. Next Tuesday, Aug. 28, the City will host three public listening events to hear from residents. At each gathering, the City will have informational boards and interactive exercises to review progress on the Transit Plan and ask for opinions on proposed [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Meeting Highlights from July 26, 2018
July 27, 2018
ADMINISTRATION Council approved a modification to the contract with Hay Buchanan Architects for $28,000 on work the firm is performing to design an expansion and upgrades to the Animal Services Facility. Buchanan will design space for 48 more kennels and provide an overall schematic design for additional phases of renovations. Once the architectural work is complete, bids for construction will be let and work could begin this fall. Authorized a $50,622 [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Meeting Highlights from July 12, 2018
July 16, 2018
Planning Council passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Bailey – Harris Construction Company, Inc. to provide construction services for the Von Braun Center New Music and Dining Venue. The venue will provide food and beverage services, as well as a spacious setting for Huntsville’s growing music scene. Read more on City Blog Parks & Recreation Council passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to [ more ]
Read MoreNow It’s Canine Impossible: $5 Adoptions at Huntsville Animal Services
July 10, 2018
No mission is impossible, especially when it comes to saving Huntsville’s homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Huntsville Animal Services is currently experiencing “overflow” status – with an ever-increasing number of pets to choose from for adoption. Through July 31, both felines and canines at Huntsville Animal Services can be adopted for $5. Some exclusions may apply. Adoption fees include a rabies vaccination voucher, first set of vaccines, microchip, spay or [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Prepares for 2018 Municipal Election
June 29, 2018
The countdown is under way for the upcoming City of Huntsville general election on Aug. 28. Three City Council and School Board positions are up for a vote in Districts 2, 3, and 4. Qualification for candidates opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17. Individuals interested in running for elected office must declare their intent with the City Clerk Treasurer during this [ more ]
Read MoreFacebook to Invest $750 million in New Data Center
June 14, 2018
Facebook announced it will invest $750 million to build a data center on 340 acres in North Huntsville Industrial Park. Once construction is finished, the data center will employ approximately 100 people. The company considered numerous locations across the country for the new data center and says it chose Huntsville for its quality of life, pro-business environment, and talented and available workforce. “We are excited to be joining the Huntsville community. As [ more ]
Read MoreSouth Huntsville Business Association Earns Main Street Designation
June 1, 2018
The City of Huntsville and the South Huntsville Business Association (SHBA) are honored to be selected as one of three new Main Street designated communities in Alabama this year. The proposed Main Street district begins just north of Martin Road and includes the commercial corridor along the Parkway all the way to Ditto Landing and the Tennessee River. District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson, who has been instrumental in supporting SHBA, says the [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Kicks Off Preservation Month: #ThisPlaceMattersHsv
April 30, 2018
“This Place Matters!” So proclaimed Mayor Tommy Battle today as he kicked-off Preservation Month during a news conference in the Old Town Historic District. For the next 31 days, the City will highlight significant spaces and places in preservation to celebrate, in a variety of fun and engaging ways, the impact of Huntsville’s historic districts. “This is our third year to recognize the buildings and places that matter most to us and [ more ]
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