Huntsville, AL

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Special Session

The Huntsville City Council meets in a special session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The main item is canvassing the votes of the Municipal Run-off Election held September 22, 2026, including opening and counting provisional ballots, with all precinct totals (absentee and provisional) posted for public viewing. The agenda lists no other substantive business items before adjournment.

• Canvassing of votes from the September 22, 2026 Municipal Run-off Election
• Opening and counting of provisional ballots
• All precinct totals, including absentee and provisional, posted for public viewing
• No new business items listed for consideration or action

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will vote on the FY2027 budget, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and a new public safety salary schedule. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning changes, nuisance properties, and several ordinances and resolutions covering contracts, annexations, and board appointments.

• Ordinance adopting FY2027 annual budget (Ordinance No. 26-830)
• Ordinance providing COLA to eligible employees effective October 12, 2026 (Ordinance No. 26-831)
• Ordinance adding Public Safety Salary Schedule for certified law enforcement and fire suppression positions (Ordinance No. 26-833)
• Public hearing on zoning 2.62 acres on Old Monrovia Rd. to Highway Business C-4 District (Ordinance No. 26-677)
• Ordinance annexing 236.58 acres south of Huntsville Brownsferry Rd. and west of Greenbrier Pkwy (Ordinance No. 26-838)

City Council Work Session

The Huntsville City Council is holding a work session to receive presentations from the Administration on the proposed FY2027 budget, including updates to two Capital Improvement Plans and ordinances affecting department heads and public safety salaries. Council members will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Proposed FY2027 budget presentation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 2 on department heads and appointed officers
• Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 89-79 to add a Public Safety Salary Schedule for law enforcement and fire suppression positions
• FY2027 update to the 2014 Capital Improvement Plan
• FY2027 update to the 1990 Capital Improvement Plan

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review utility work orders totaling over $89 million for water, gas, and electric departments. The meeting also includes public hearings for several zoning requests and a proposed tax increment financing district.

• Utility work orders for Water ($17,051,785), Gas ($15,867,500), and Electric ($56,232,200)
• Public hearing for proposed 'TIF D8' tax increment financing district
• Zoning hearing for 536.68 acres east of US Hwy 72 E and north/south of Little Cove Rd
• Rezoning hearing for 291.30 acres west of County Line Rd and south of I-565
• Public hearing for assessing costs of cutting overgrown grass/weeds against properties

City Council Special Session

The Huntsville City Council will hold a special session to canvass the returns from the general municipal election held on August 25, 2026. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Canvassing of the August 25, 2026, general municipal election returns

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes, nuisance property abatements, and a range of contracts and agreements, including legal services for antitrust litigation, landscape maintenance, and engineering design. The agenda also includes routine items such as budget amendments, board appointments, and travel expense approvals.

• Public hearings on nuisance abatement at 4704 Cavett Dr. NW, 4204 Barry St. NW, and 3042 Boswell Dr. NW
• Zoning changes: 24.67 acres on University Drive to C-4, 1.98 acres on Capshaw Rd. to C-1, 12.50 acres on Leeman Ferry Rd. to C-4
• Resolution authorizing legal services agreement with Riley & Jackson, P.C. for Fire Apparatus Manufacturer Antitrust Litigation
• Contract awards for landscape maintenance: Southern Landscape (Packages A, B) and Michael Hatcher & Associates (Packages G, L, S, T)
• Resolution to settle workers' compensation claims of Christopher Franklin and William Simpson

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings on three zoning changes, including a 505.03-acre request for a housing district. The body will also address public nuisance abatements and prepare for the August 25, 2026, municipal election.

• Rezoning of 505.03 acres north of Bob Wade Ln. and east/west of Mt. Lebanon Rd. to Planned Development - Housing District
• Public hearings for nuisance removal at 2117 Ridgeway St. SW and 13032 Chaney Thompson Rd. SE
• Zoning of 2.41 acres west of Old Big Cove Road to Residence 2 District
• Zoning of 2.47 acres south of Old Hwy 20 and east of Greenbrier Pkway to Commercial Industrial Park District
• Construction Agreement with ALDOT for bridge replacement on Sparkman Drive over Pinhook Creek

City Council Work Session

The Huntsville City Council will hold a work session to discuss and provide input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the City Council Chambers.

• Discussion of proposed FY 2027 Budget
• Work session of the City Council

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on creating Tax Increment Financing District 9 and adopting its project plan, along with rezoning two large parcels near University Drive and Capshaw Road. Other actions include amending the lodging tax, establishing a vendor gratuity policy, changing tree commission rules, and annexing 2.62 acres on Old Monrovia Road. The council will also hold public hearings on nuisance properties at 6026 Lincoya Dr. NW and a demolition at 3208 Tenth Ave. SW, and consider contract assignments for electrical and janitorial services.

• Resolution to create Tax Increment Financing District 9 (TIFD 9) and adopt its project plan
• Public hearing on rezoning 24.67 acres on University Drive to Highway Business C-4
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.98 acres on Capshaw Road to Neighborhood Business C-1
• Amendment to lodging tax fees (Chapter 15, Section 15 of city code)
• Annexation of 2.62 acres on Old Monrovia Road

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several zoning changes for Winchester Road and Swancott Road. The meeting also includes various board appointments, budget amendments, and several new business resolutions regarding city contracts.

• Rezoning of 1.33 acres on Winchester Road to Highway Business C-4
• Rezoning of 47.19 acres on Swancott Rd from Residence 1-B to Residence 2
• Vacation of rights-of-way at Greenbrier Road and Greenbrier Parkway
• Contract for McDonald Creek Culvert Repair with Miller & Miller, Inc.
• Construction agreement for Merrimack Soccer Fields 1 & 2 renovation

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on several rezonings, including a 505-acre Planned Development-Housing District at Harris Farms. They will also vote on annexations near University Drive and Capshaw Rd., a postponed lodging tax amendment, and multiple contracts and leases. A public hearing is set for demolition of an unsafe building at 3804 Melody Rd.

• Rezoning 505 acres at Bob Wade Ln / Mt. Lebanon Rd to Planned Development-Housing District
• Public hearing on demolishing unsafe building at 3804 Melody Rd NE
• Ordinance to amend lodging tax license fees (postponed from May 28)
• Resolution authorizing I-65 interchange access study between Exits 340-347
• Contract award to Rogers Group for Ditto Landing parking lot (base bid + option 1)

City Council Work Session

At this work session, the City Council will receive three presentations: a demographics and population overview, an update on the Huntsville City Schools capital plan expansion, and an overview of Tax Increment Financing districts. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational.

• Demographics and population overview presentation
• Huntsville City Schools capital plan expansion update
• Tax Increment Financing district overview

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including rezoning 97.24 acres on Greenbrier Parkway, a liquor license appeal for Tena's Lounge, and nuisance abatements. They will also consider infrastructure contracts, a budget amendment, and introduce a lodging tax ordinance change.

• Rezoning 97.24 acres on Greenbrier Parkway from C-4 to Residence-2
• Public hearing on appeal of liquor license for Tena's Lounge at 12531 Memorial Pkwy SE
• Change Order No. 2 for Huntsville Ice Complex Expansion with Arco Murray
• Contracts for street resurfacing (Rogers Group) and concrete/ADA upgrades (Lambert Contract) FY2026 Phase 2
• Introduction of ordinance amending lodging tax license fees

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a new tax increment financing district (TIF 9) and a nuisance property at 4109 Broyles Ave. They will vote on ordinances to rename a street and dog park after 'Microwave Dave', amend alcohol sales hours, and adjust election precinct boundaries. New business includes a $6M electric capital budget increase for Project Gemini and multiple engineering contracts.

• Public hearing on creation of TIF 9 tax increment financing district
• Ordinance to rename Cleveland Ave segment to 'Microwave Dave Way'
• Resolution to purchase food & beverage assets at Orion Amphitheater from Huntsville Venue Group
• Resolution authorizing $500K (FY26) and $5.5M (FY27) for Project Gemini electric capital
• Ordinance to amend alcohol sales hours in Chapter 3 of city code

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district called TIF 9, covering about 3,689 acres. They will also consider several property nuisance abatements, rezonings, and budget amendments. Multiple resolutions and ordinances are up for approval, including contracts and surplus declarations.

• Public hearing to set TIF 9 district on May 14; council authorizes project plan for ~3,689 acres
• Public hearings for demolition of unsafe buildings at 1302-1308 Boxwood Dr NW and cleanup at 2407 Oakwood Ave NW
• Rezoning of 59.21 acres near N Memorial Pkwy and Bob Wade Lane to Highway Business C-4
• Rezoning of 2.80 acres on Capshaw Rd east of Balch Rd to Neighborhood Business C-1
• Annexation of 2.41 acres west of Old Big Cove Rd and south of Worley Dr

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will set a public hearing for May 28 to consider rezoning 97 acres from commercial to residential. They will also decide on several public hearings for nuisance abatement and demolition, and vote on a $1,000,000 property sale to Madison Utilities. Additionally, ordinances to rename a street and dog park after 'Microwave Dave' will be introduced.

• Set public hearing for rezoning 97.24 acres at Greenbrier Pkwy and Huntsville Brownsferry Rd
• Authorize sale of surplus Gillespie Road property to Madison Utilities for $1,000,000
• Public hearing on nuisance removal at 195 Wilkenson Dr NE
• Public hearing on demolition of unsafe building at 13032 Chaney Thompson Rd SE
• Introduce ordinance renaming Cleveland Ave to 'Microwave Dave Way'

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider several zoning changes, including a hemp product ordinance, and vote on appointing members to various city boards. The body will also address the disposal of surplus property and authorize travel expenses.

• Public hearing on zoning 1.41 acres to Residence 1-A District
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.15 acres to Residence 2 District
• Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Article 75 for consumable hemp products
• Ordinance to declare surplus property for Project Gemini
• Ordinance to declare surplus property for Huntsville Utilities sale to Madison Utilities

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will introduce an ordinance authorizing issuance of General Obligation Warrants (Series 2026-A through D). Two rezonings are set for public hearing: 59.21 acres on North Memorial Parkway to Highway Business C-4, and 2.80 acres on Capshaw Road to Neighborhood Business C-1. The council will also vote on a contract for Clinton Avenue Surface Parking Lot and a corridor study for Governors Drive.

• Ordinance authorizing General Obligation Warrants Series 2026-A, B, C, D (bond issuance)
• Public hearing set for rezoning 59.21 acres west of North Memorial Pkwy and south of Bob Wade Lane to C-4
• Public hearing set for rezoning 2.80 acres on south side of Capshaw Rd, east of Balch Rd to C-1
• Resolution authorizing contract with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting for Clinton Avenue Surface Parking Lot (low bidder)
• Resolution authorizing contract with Alta Planning + Design for Governors Drive Corridor Study & Medical District Safety Action Plan

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive a presentation from Huntsville Utilities on the CERP (Capital/Energy Resources Plan) and then hold a discussion. No votes or other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Huntsville Utilities on the CERP

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several rezonings, including a 73-acre site on Greenbrier Road to Commercial Industrial Park. A presentation on the Huntsville City Schools Capital Plan will be given. The council will also consider selling surplus property on Gillespie Road to Madison Utilities for $1,000,000 and authorize engineering contracts for road projects.

• Presentation of Huntsville City Schools Capital Plan
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 73.44 acres east of Greenbrier Road, north of I-565 to Commercial Industrial Park District
• Public hearing on rezoning 36.54 acres on south side of Martin Road to Residence 2 District
• Public hearing on rezoning 90.51 acres in existing neighborhoods to Residence 1-A and 2 Districts
• Resolution authorizing sale of surplus property on Gillespie Road to Madison Utilities for $1,000,000

City Council Work Session

The Huntsville City Council work session agenda is limited to procedural items: discussion, review, and public hearings all referencing the same agenda item TMP-5605, along with new business and public comment periods. No substantive ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are detailed.

• Discussion and review of agenda item TMP-5605 (no description provided)
• Public hearings on TMP-5605
• New business items for consideration or introduction (no specifics listed)
• Agenda-related public comments permitted

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will decide on a personnel hearing for Police Department employee Scott Hartman, held on February 6, 2026. The council will also vote on multiple resolutions and ordinances, including property acquisitions for the Boeing Boulevard Extension and Swancott Road projects, affordable housing agreements on Kildare Street, and several rezoning and public nuisance declarations.

• Council decision on personnel hearing for Scott Hartman (Huntsville Police Department)
• Ordinance authorizing property acquisition for Boeing Boulevard Extension project (Limestone County)
• Resolution authorizing HOME program funds for affordable housing construction at two Kildare Street properties
• Resolution for Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) along Pinhook Creek
• Rezoning requests: 1.41 acres on Sutton Rd to Residence 1-A, and 1.15 acres on Bell Rd to Residence 2

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, recognize local figures, and consider public hearings on zoning changes and building demolition. The agenda includes resolutions for annexing land, amending the budget, and awarding contracts for street improvements and community development grants.

• Public hearing on demolition of unsafe building at 2805 Ninth Ave. SW
• Public hearing on zoning 4.91 acres to Highway Business C-4 District
• Public hearing on zoning 4.65 acres to Highway Business C-4 District
• Ordinance to annex 648.44 acres of land near Swancott Rd
• Resolution authorizing contracts for Kildare Street affordable housing construction

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider setting public hearings for zoning changes on Martin Rd, Greenbrier Road, and various existing neighborhoods. The body is also deciding on several construction contracts and the disposal of surplus equipment, including railroad cars.

• Public hearing for zoning 36.54 acres on south side of Martin Rd and east of Electronics Blvd to Residence 2 District
• Public hearing for rezoning 73.44 acres east of Greenbrier Road and north of I-565 to Commercial Industrial Park District
• Public hearing for rezoning 90.51 acres in various neighborhoods to Residence 1-A and Residence 2 Districts
• Contract with Fite Construction Company, LLC for Big Spring Park East Expansion
• Contract with Schoel Engineering Company, Inc. for Huntsville North Village Project No. 71-26-SP02

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to rezone 380.93 acres near AL Hwy 20 and I-65 for a planned housing development. Other major actions include three annexations totaling over 724 acres, a commitment of HOME funds for 30 affordable rental units, and a resolution to authorize a streets resurfacing contract. The agenda also includes several routine items like board appointments, easement vacations, and budget carry-forwards.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 380.93 acres at AL Hwy 20 and I-65 to Planned Development – Housing District (Westmoore Landing)
• Ordinances to annex 686.46 acres near Little Cove Rd. and Hwy 72 E, plus two smaller annexations
• Resolution committing HOME funds to Parkside Cottages LLC for 30 affordable rental units contingent on tax credits
• Resolution authorizing streets resurfacing contract for FY2026 Phase 1 with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting
• Public hearing on nuisance abatement at 727 Versailles Dr. SE

The Huntsville City Council approved a rezoning of 380.93 acres on AL Hwy 20 and I-65 to a Planned Development - Housing District, enabling a large housing project. The council also approved several other items, including nuisance abatements, annexations, and a resolution committing HOME funds to a 30-unit affordable housing project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezoning of 380.93 acres at AL Hwy 20 & I-65 to Planned Development - Housing District (5-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement at 727 Versailles Dr. SE (5-0)
• Approved assessing costs for grass/weed cutting liens (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 686.46 acres near Little Cove Rd & Hwy 72 E (5-0)
• Approved HOME funds commitment for 30 affordable units at Parkside Cottages (5-0)
• Approved $6B Eli Lilly campus announcement (mayor's comment, no vote)
• Approved consent agenda including travel, donations, procurement, and budget carryforward (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Solid Waste Disposal Authority and Burritt Memorial Committee (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed rezonings to Highway Business C-4 for parcels totaling over 63 acres. The council will also vote on multiple resolutions including agreements for affordable housing construction, change orders for recreation center and ice complex projects, and a public nuisance declaration. Additionally, board appointments and a proclamation for Mentoring Month are scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezoning 9.93 acres at Hwy 431 S & Wade Rd to C-4
• Public hearing on rezoning 53.70 acres at N Memorial Pkwy & Bob Wade Lane to C-4
• Resolution authorizing HOME funds for affordable housing at 206 & 208 Lake Drive NW
• Resolution approving change order for Huntsville Ice Complex Expansion
• Resolution setting public nuisance hearing for 727 Versailles Dr. SE

The council unanimously approved two zoning ordinances that reclassify over 60 acres to the Highway Business C‑4 District, a resolution declaring a public nuisance at 727 Versailles Dr., and several finance and appointment actions. Additional approvals included vacation of utility easements, an equipment‑surplus ordinance, and the reappointment of a member to the Educational Building Authority.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-867 acknowledging St. Bartley Primitive Baptist Church anniversary (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-875 zoning 9.93 acres east of Hwy 431 S to Highway Business C-4 District (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-877 rezoning 53.70 acres west of North Memorial Pkwy to Highway Business C-4 District (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-952 declaring public nuisance at 727 Versailles Dr. SE (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-961 vacation of utility and drainage easements at 1811 University Drive (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-951 equipment surplus and recycling ordinance (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-958 authorizing expenditures (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-924 reappointing Marshall Schreeder, Jr. to the Educational Building Authority (unanimous aye)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will consider public hearings on zoning changes for Greenbrier Road and Hollow Road, along with resolutions to authorize contracts for city projects including the Orion Amphitheater and Pratt Avenue streetscape improvements.

• Public hearing on Greenbrier Road zoning (14.62 acres)
• Public hearing on Hollow Road rezoning (25.14 acres)
• Resolution for Pratt Avenue streetscape improvements
• Resolution for Orion Amphitheater parking deck services
• Resolution for Bailey Cove multi-use path & safety improvements

The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including honors for Team Redstone, zoning changes for three large parcels, a public‑hearing resolution, finance expenditures, a reappointment to the Public Building Authority, a utility easement vacation, and four professional services agreements. All votes were 5‑0 in favor. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution honoring Team Redstone (25-918) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance rezoning 14.62 acres east of Greenbrier Road (25-790) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance rezoning 25.14 acres west of North Memorial Pkwy (25-792) – 5-0
• Approved Resolution to set public hearing on 380.93‑acre rezoning (25-878) – 5-0
• Approved Finance Committee expenditure resolution (25-920) – 5-0
• Reappointed DeMarco McClain to Public Building Authority (25-884) – 5-0
• Approved Ordinance vacation of utility easements at Bentley Auto Park (25-925) – 5-0
• Approved four professional services agreements (Resolutions 25-927, 25-928, 25-929, 25-930) – 5-0

City Council Regular Meeting

The Huntsville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings, including nuisance abatement and license suspensions, and will set public hearings for three rezoning proposals, the largest being 380.93 acres for a planned housing development. Unfinished business includes naming the arboretum at John Hunt Park and a fiber network agreement. New business items include contracts for Von Braun Center renovations and a predevelopment loan.

• Public hearing set for rezoning 380.93 acres near AL Hwy 20 and I-65 to Planned Development-Housing District
• Resolution authorizing agreement for Von Braun Center Ice Rink & Chiller Renovations
• Ordinance for Rights-of-Way Use Agreement with Alabama Fiber Network
• Ordinance annexing 4.65 acres on south side of Hwy 72 E
• Ordinance naming new arboretum at John Hunt Park the 'Joy McKee Arboretum'

The Huntsville City Council voted unanimously to approve several resolutions covering grass cost assessments, public nuisance abatement, tax case suspensions, an airport shuttle license, and the scheduling of public hearings for zoning and nuisance matters. The council also approved a finance expenditure resolution and ordinances allocating funds for District 1 and District 3 improvement projects. All votes were recorded as aye with no nay votes.

• Approved Resolution 25-868 (grass cost assessment) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-869 (public nuisance abatement at 2107 Southline Dr) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-870 (tax case 411 suspension) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-872 (airport shuttle license to Kym Alverson) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-873 (public nuisance hearing at 1609 Brook Hollow Cir) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-874 (public hearing for zoning east of Hwy 431) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-880 (finance expenditures) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-881 (District 1 council improvement funds) (unanimous)