Category: City Council
Huntsville to study bus rapid transit corridor along University Drive
December 19, 2024
The City formally accepted federal grant money at Thursday’s Council meeting to spur a transit-oriented development planning study focusing on three clusters along University Drive. The Federal Transit Authority, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, awarded an $850,000 pilot program grant to the City to fund the University Drive corridor study. The study will analyze three key population nodes along University Drive: the area in and around the Northwoods community, the [ more ]
Read MoreGlobal ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company, Glaukos, to locate multimillion-dollar facility in Cummings Research Park
December 19, 2024
The City of Huntsville approved a development agreement with Glaukos Corporation to build a multimillion-dollar research, development and manufacturing facility in Cummings Research Park (CRP). The multi-year project carries an $82 million capital expenditure and will bring 154 full-time jobs to the region by 2030. The facility will be built on 25 acres at the corner of Mark Smith Drive and Explorer Boulevard, at the north end of HudsonAlpha Institute [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program
December 18, 2024
The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Intern Program, offering an exceptional career-building opportunity for college students. The program is available to individuals 19 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED and is open to current students or recent graduates from accredited colleges and universities. Applications will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eight-week program will select up to [ more ]
Read MoreNewly established Energy Task Force to create a Community Energy Resource Plan
December 5, 2024
A rapidly changing energy environment prompted the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Utilities to establish a task force to develop a forward-looking approach to energy planning. Working with consulting engineering firm Black & Veatch, a 12-member Energy Task Force will create a Community Energy Resource Plan (CERP) to guide the City’s energy strategy into the future. “As our community grows, we must proactively address our energy needs,” said Wes Kelly, CEO [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council announces Deck the Districts holiday light contest
November 19, 2024
The Huntsville City Council is inviting residents to put their holiday spirit on display by participating in the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit photos of their dazzling holiday displays. City Council [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil approves $330 million municipal budget for FY25
September 26, 2024
The Huntsville City Council approved a balanced $328,166,362 operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at a Sept. 26 meeting. The budget, proposed by Mayor Tommy Battle, included two amendments. Council voted to increase its discretionary fund from $375,000 to $500,000 and to contribute $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama to offset expenses incurred for its new building campaign. To cover the increase and remain within a balanced budget, the [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville secures funding for four new buses
July 25, 2024
The Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to allow the City of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with Gillig, LLC for the purchase of four new buses for Huntsville Transit. The one-year contract with Gillig, LLC includes the purchase of up to four diesel or hybrid/diesel buses per year with the option of two one-year renewable contracts. The contract amount is $2.45 million, with the Federal Transit Administration covering 80% of [ more ]
Read MoreTommy Battle declared Mayoral winner for a 5th Term
June 27, 2024
The Huntsville City Council voted to declare Mayor Tommy Battle as the mayoral winner in the 2024 municipal election. Mayor Battle will continue serving in his post for a fifth term, beginning Nov. 4. When qualifications for municipal elections ended on June 25, Mayor Battle was the sole candidate for Mayor. According to state law, a City Council shall declare an unopposed municipal candidate as the winner, upon proper certification. The move [ more ]
Read MoreReady to roll at Stoner Park
June 27, 2024
City Council approved a $2.3 million contract with Butler Construction to move forward with major upgrades and improvements at Stoner Park in north Huntsville. The contract includes a beautiful new skate rink, 85 x 185 feet, housed in a large 19,000-square-foot open air pavilion. The skating rink will have new restrooms and picnic facilities. It is designed for patrons to easily connect to other amenities at the park, which include a [ more ]
Read MoreTennis Center expansion will include additional courts
June 27, 2024
A major expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center will meet increased demand for more courts and give the facility in John Hunt Park a significant upgrade to attract more events. City leaders approved a $4,639,000 construction contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation to build 10 hard courts with lighting and to renovate six existing hard courts into clay courts. The project also includes a small restroom pavilion to support the courts, additional [ more ]
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