Category: District 5
City Council – Highlights from the April 27, 2017 meeting
May 11, 2017
Becky Peirce Municipal Golf Course The Huntsville City Council authorized an agreement with Raven Golf Construction Inc., for an analysis for the renovation and operation of the golf course. The consulting contract, for $12,500, will determine interest in re-opening the course and in what form. Raven Golf will examine the course in relation to its condition, then offer proposals for future operation, including a smaller footprint that would enable some land use [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Highlights from the March 9 Meeting
March 10, 2017
Transportation Council voted to approve Lyft, Inc.’s petition to operate a transportation network company in Huntsville. The decision allows Lyft to join Uber in providing the Rocket City its second TNC transit option. New City Hall The Huntsville City Council voted to retain Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc., to provide architectural services to determine space requirements for a new City Hall. Contract cost is $36,500. This is the first step in a [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Highlights from Feb. 23 Meeting
February 24, 2017
Police The Huntsville City Council authorized Huntsville Police Department to hire new officers to bring the manpower up to authorized strength. The approval enables HPD to have a second Police Academy class in 2017. Recruitment for that class will begin officially on March 6. A current group of 29 officers is in the preliminary stages of training for an Academy that begins in earnest on March 6. City Administrator John Hamilton told the Council [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Highlights from Jan. 26 Meeting
January 27, 2017
Utility Rate Increase Council voted 5-0 to approve a flat 2.75 percent rate increase for Huntsville Utilities to support increased cost of operations. Downtown Master Plan The Huntsville City Council voted to hire Urban Design Associates to update the Downtown Huntsville Master Plan. Cost of the contract is $147,555. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based firm will be soliciting public input during its assessment process. The downtown master plan is more than 10 years old, [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Highlights from Jan. 12 Meeting
January 13, 2017
Huntsville Utilities Rate Increase Request The City Council heard a presentation by Huntsville Utilities on the request for a 2.75% rate hike. Huntsville Utilities held a public forum on the proposed increase last week, and the Council will review the request during a work session on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The work session will be broadcast live on HSV TV. Liquor License Appeal After a lengthy discussion, [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle, Council Member Keith & Council Member Culver Sworn into Office
November 8, 2016
The City of Huntsville held its 2016 Inauguration Ceremony on Monday, November 7, at 2 p.m., in Big Spring Park East. Mayor Tommy Battle was sworn in for a third term by retired Judge Joe Battle. District One Council Member Devyn Keith was sworn in for his first term by the Presiding District Judge Claude E. Hundley of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court. District Five Council Member Will Culver was sworn in for [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council Approves 2017 Budget
September 23, 2016
The Huntsville City Council unanimously approved a $197 million dollar operating budget Thursday night for the 2017 fiscal year. The budget contains a two percent cost of living raise for City employees, supports growth in the police department with eight new positions, and provides fleet improvements for fire, police and sanitation. City schools will receive $22.7 million. In a separate vote, Council also approved $85.8 million in capital projects that positively [ more ]
Read MoreTemporary Lane Closures – Wall Triana Highway: Aug. 8-19
August 5, 2016
TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES – Wall Triana Highway, beginning at the bridge just north of James Record and ending south of the railroad tracks. Beginning Monday, August 8, at 6:30 a.m. until Friday August 19, at 6:00 p.m. If further information is needed, please contact Toneka Lindsey, with the City of Huntsville Engineering Division, at (256) 427-5300.
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