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Huntsville City Council approves 2027 fiscal year balanced operating budget
September 24, 2026
With a focus on infrastructure and quality of life, the Huntsville City Council passed the operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year as well as two long-range capital plan budgets. New road improvement projects along with road resurfacing and maintenance total close to $40 million while the City continues to invest in parks and greenways. Public safety remain a priority with authorization for 18 additional public safety personnel and plans for [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville receives $10 million federal grant for Resolute Way at Redstone Arsenal
September 22, 2026
Resolute Way will enhance traffic flow entering and exit Redstone Arsenal at Gate 9. The City of Huntsville will receive a $10.8 million grant from the Department of War (DOW) to help fund the first phase of Resolute Way – a critical new road connecting Interstate 565 to Gate 9 at Redstone Arsenal. The DOW announced the grant received through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC). Resolute Way has long been [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle presents proposed balanced budget for 2027 fiscal year
September 10, 2026
With emphasis on continuing to enhance quality of life for Huntsville residents, Mayor Tommy Battle presented his balanced budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the City Council at Thursday’s meeting. From more than $22 million for road resurfacing and maintenance to park expansions to further investment in public safety, the budget reinforces Huntsville’s infrastructure while continuing to make the city a more attractive place to work, play and raise a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville outlines projects in potential TIF 8 district in Limestone County
September 10, 2026
With an emphasis on roads and a new school, the City of Huntsville outlined objectives in a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The proposed district, known as TIF 8, covers 9,091.82 acres both north and south of Interstate 565 and includes the site for the more than $6 billion Eli Lilly and Company campus. The project plan specifies 11 items for funding not to exceed $230 [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves creation of tax increment financing district
July 9, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district designed to fund a major expansion at the Von Braun Center (VBC) and other infrastructure projects in the downtown area. Known as TIF 9, it does not create a new tax. TIF districts capture revenue stemming from future growth in property tax revenue generated by new development within the district. Property tax rates are not increased and [more]
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