Category: City Council
City of Huntsville recreation centers close early due to extreme temperatures
December 23, 2022
City of Huntsville recreation centers closed early today and will not reopen until Tuesday, Dec. 27. The City is assisting TVA and Huntsville Utilities in reducing high power demand during the extreme cold weather. Due to dangerously low temperatures forecast throughout the Tennessee Valley Authority service area and the expected high electric demand expected on their system, TVA has initiated voluntary curtailment across their entire system. The City encourages residents and business [more]
Read MoreMunicipal offices on two-hour delayed opening, Friday, Dec. 23
December 22, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, due to the possibility of early morning icy road conditions. Orbit and Access paratransit service will operate on a normal schedule, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Huntsville organizations are opening warming centers for those seeking shelter from severe cold temperatures. More information is available here. Citizens can sign up for emergency notifications via the City of Huntsville’s website or follow the [more]
Read MoreChristmas Cleanup: Holiday trash and tree recycling, Jan. 7
December 21, 2022
Wait! You don’t have to trash that live Christmas tree after the holidays. Operation Christmas Cleanup will recycle your “undressed” tree along with plain cardboard boxes, batteries and old electronics at no cost to you. This limited recycling collection event will take place Saturday, Jan. 7, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at two locations: John Hunt Park, 2315 Airport Road, and Madison City Schools Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive. Here’s what you [more]
Read MoreHuntsville organizations to open warming centers this week
December 19, 2022
With temperatures expected to drop significantly tonight, Dec. 22, the City of Huntsville is supporting local partners in opening warming centers for the community. The National Weather Service reports dangerously cold temperatures will occur tonight and the evening of Friday, Dec. 23, as an Arctic air mass moves into the area. Temperatures will remain below freezing for 86 hours total, and a wind chill warning is in effect from midnight Friday [more]
Read MoreCourting Creativity: Huntsville’s first Fitness Court opens at John Hunt Park
November 6, 2022
The City of Huntsville and Arts Huntsville opened the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) Fitness Court® public art installation at John Hunt Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 10. The new Fitness Court installation features a cross-training exercise platform and artwork of world-renowned artist Keith Haring. “It’s fantastic to see artwork incorporated into our public projects across the city, Mayor Tommy Battle said. “It’s even more meaningful to see artistry wrapped into [more]
Read MoreOutdoor pickleball courts, other amenities coming to John Hunt Park Recreation Center
October 28, 2022
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with plans to build a new recreation center at John Hunt Park. During its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, the City Council voted to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with William M. Boehme & Associates for architectural and engineering services for the design of the planned John Hunt Park Recreation Center. The 53,000-square-foot center at 3035 Leeman Ferry Road will include [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville considers medical cannabis program
October 11, 2022
The City of Huntsville is taking cautious steps toward participating in Alabama’s new medical cannabis system. After giving careful consideration to the new medical option, City administration believes making medical cannabis products available to qualified patients under the care of a physician would be beneficial for those suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses. Alabama is the 37th state to allow use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The law creating Alabama’s medical [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council certifies municipal runoff election results
September 26, 2022
The Huntsville City Council canvassed and certified the results of the Sept. 20, 2022, municipal runoff election during a Sept. 26 special work session. The following candidates were elected for a term to begin Nov. 7: David Little – District 2 City Council Member Andrea Alvarez – District 3 Board of Education Member During the session, City Clerk-Treasurer Ken Benion opened and counted nine provisional ballots: two for Little, three for District 2 candidate [more]
Read MoreCity Council reviews Mayor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023
September 15, 2022
Huntsville City Council reviewed Mayor Tommy Battle’s proposed FY 2023 budget during a work session on Sept. 15. The Mayor proposed a balanced budget, which includes $281 million in general fund operations and $104.5 million in capital projects. Public safety, road resurfacing, infrastructure and quality of life improvements remain a priority. Mayor Battle provided opening remarks followed by budget presentations by Finance Director Penny Smith, City Administrator John Hamilton, and Urban [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle introduces FY 2023 budget to City Council
September 8, 2022
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 to City Council at Thursday night’s regularly scheduled meeting. The Mayor proposed a balanced budget, which includes $281 million in general fund operations and $104.5 million in capital projects. Public safety, road resurfacing, infrastructure and quality of life improvements remain a priority. “I’m proud that we’ve been able to present Council and our taxpayers with another balanced budget,” said Mayor Battle. [more]
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