Category: City Council
City eyes 572-acre annexation in north Huntsville
July 24, 2025
The City introduced a request to annex 572.48 acres in north Huntsville at Thursday’s Council meeting. The request was only an introduction and is expected to be considered by the Council at its Aug. 14 meeting. The land is north of Bob Wade Lane and bisected by Mt. Lebanon Road. The Sam and Rosa Harris Family Farm LLC submitted the request for annexation. The land is expected to be developed through a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville names Gene Uhl as new Information Technology Services Director
July 24, 2025
Gene Uhl, Director of Information Technology Services, City of Huntsville The City of Huntsville is pleased to announce the appointment of Gene Uhl as the new Director of Information Technology Services (ITS). A seasoned technology leader with more than 42 years of experience, Uhl brings a wealth of technical expertise, leadership and a deep commitment to public service. Uhl has been a valued member of the City’s ITS Department for the past [more]
Read MoreCity acquires former federal courthouse in downtown Huntsville
July 24, 2025
The former U.S. Courthouse on Holmes Avenue The Huntsville City Council approved an agreement with the General Services Administration to acquire the vacant former U.S. Courthouse on Holmes Avenue after federal court offices relocated to its new facility at 660 Gallatin St. SW. The long-planned transaction is a property swap and involves no money. The City donated the 4.76 acres for the U.S. Courthouse that opened earlier this year near the Huntsville [more]
Read MoreEyes on the street: Huntsville looks to boost efficiency with innovative technology
July 22, 2025
Huntsville is exploring a cutting-edge solution to help keep the city cleaner, safer, and more efficient, and it starts with the garbage trucks already rolling through our neighborhoods. On Thursday, July 24, City Council considered a contract with City Detect, a company that provides an AI-powered software platform designed to identify potential code violations and public works issues. The system works by mounting cameras on City garbage trucks, which already travel [more]
Read MoreCity approves proposed annexation to expand industrial base
July 9, 2025
The Huntsville City Council voted to approve a request by Wiz Kidz LLC and Hollingshead Materials LLC, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM) Concrete LLC, for annexation of 1,013.96 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending along Vaughn Road in Marshall County. The petitioner did not request any city services as part of the annexation. The [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Independence Day
July 1, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7. Garbage collection: Residential collection may be delayed the week of July 4. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center
June 26, 2025
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC), doubling the size of the existing facility to better serve the growing demand for ice sports and recreation. City Council approved a $44.6 million construction contract with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. to begin work on the project, which will add 118,822 square feet to the existing 83,934-square-foot facility. Construction is expected to be [more]
Read MoreCity approves first sewer rate increase in 20 years for infrastructure improvements
June 26, 2025
Repairs in the City’s sewer system occur on a daily basis. The City of Huntsville approved its first sewer rate increase in 20 years to support infrastructure investments within the aging sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. City Council approved the increase in a 4-1 vote at their regular meeting on June 26. The updated ordinance increases monthly sewer bills from $24.15 to $29.15 for an average residential customer, [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site
June 24, 2025
Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of 165-Year-Old Landmark The City of Huntsville is embarking on a visionary master planning process for the historic Huntsville Depot and its surrounding 7-acre property in downtown Huntsville. As one of Alabama’s most treasured landmarks, the City is inviting the public to help determine new civic and community uses that will preserve the site’s legacy while activating it for future generations. Completed in 1860, the [more]
Read MorePlanning Department seeks public input for University Drive Transit Oriented Development study
June 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Planning Department will host a kickoff to receive public input on a study analyzing how best to merge public transportation and development along University Drive. The University-Medical Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study kickoff event is Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Charger Union Theater, 4705 Holmes Ave. Following the formal presentation, a more casual gathering will be at [more]
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