Tag Archive for: Huntsville City Council

Huntsville City Council discusses use of more than $85.5M in funding

Huntsville City Council’s August 22 meeting was packed with a melting pot of discussions, from financial strategies to combat inflation to the introduction of new community projects.  One of the key highlights of the meeting included the approval of a $19M recreation facility at John Hunt Park, transforming Huntsville’s recreational sport landscape.  $19M John Hunt […]

Huntsville’s PARC Project advances with key engineering contracts

Huntsville’s ambitious Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project is moving forward, following the City Council’s approval of crucial engineering design contracts late last week. These contracts are vital in ensuring the project meets state and federal grant requirements, setting the stage for transformative infrastructure improvements in the city. A $1.93 million contract has been […]

City Council makes plans for North HSV renovations, talks housing and sustainability

In its most recent rendition, the Huntsville City Council delved into a series of urban development projects, including the Mill Creek and Blue Bike initiatives, aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth.   Affordability and transportation access The meeting opened with a focus on downtown development, highlighting efforts to increase diversity, affordability, and […]

Huntsville embarks on $350m Mill Creek redevelopment project

The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have secured a significant $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the grant, as outlined by the City’s longterm goals, is to help transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers into […]

Key issues and candidates collide during District 5 debate

Five local organizations came together on Saturday, July 13 to host a Meet the Candidate Forum for Huntsville’s City Council District 5 contest. The meeting was held at St. Luke Christian Church on Sparkman Drive.  The National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Greater Huntsville Area Chapter, 100 Black Men of Greater Huntsville, the League […]

Council change causes controversy, approval received for infrastructure strategy on Bob Wallace

Image;: Provided by Sarah Zupko, Huntsville Business Journal At its July 7 meeting, the Huntsville City Council made key decisions on several significant issues, including the implementation of smart traffic technology, the demolition of hazardous buildings, and changes to the broadcasting of public comments. Recognizing Local Beekeepers The council honored the Madison County Beekeepers Association’s […]

Huntsville greenlights $7.1 million urban park project

Huntsville’s City Council has approved a $7.1 million construction contract with Bailey-Harris Construction Company to develop a new nine-acre urban park in south Huntsville, named Hays Farm Central Park. The park will offer an array of features, including a gazebo, windmill, lagoon and waterfall, pavilion, and restrooms. Additionally, there will be a fitness court created […]

What you need to know about the city of Huntsville’s upcoming municipal elections

The city of Huntsville will hold its next Municipal Election on Tuesday, August 27. Voters in Districts 1 and 5 will have the opportunity to vote for their City Council and School Board candidates of choice.  As the sole candidate for mayor, Tommy Battle was declared the winner at the City Council meeting held on […]

Huntsville City Council kicks off first meeting in new city hall with slew of new ordinances

The Huntsville City Council hosted its first meeting in its new chambers on May 23, covering only a few business items. Unfinished Business Items The council reviewed an ordinance amending ordinance number 8979, which pertains to the city’s classification and Salary Plan ordinance. Another ordinance discussed aimed to amend budget ordinance number 23762, modifying the […]

City of Huntsville settles six-figure lawsuit, moves forward with two major roadway projects

During the most recent edition of Huntsville City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting, the docket was packed with approvals, plans, and budget discussions. The City of Huntsville amended the city’s budget to more comprehensively acknowledge African American history and approved settlements for $150K in city lawsuits, one resulting from an employee death in 2021. Budget Amendment […]