City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-04-23 5:30 PM - 2026-04-23

Rezoning of 59.21 acres on west side of North Memorial Parkway, south of Bob Wade Lane, from Residence 1 and Residence 2B districts to Highway Business C4 District for Huntsville Hospital's planned north side freestanding emergency facility.

Zoning of 2.80 acres on south side of Capshaw Road, east of Balch Road, to Neighborhood Business C1 District for office use. Property was recently annexed into the city.

Resolution to set public hearing for proposed creation of Tax Increment Financing District 9 encompassing approximately 3,689.51 acres in the central business district area.

Resolution authorizing Urban Development Department to prepare project plan for TIF 9 district, which will capture future tax revenue from private development to fund public infrastructure improvements downtown.

Resolution authorizing council president or pro tem to make required submissions, give notices, and represent council in meetings for TIF 9 consideration per Alabama Code Section 11-99-1.

Amendment to personnel policies section 8.2 establishing new entry-level salary structure for police and fire lateral transfers, acknowledging prior service with compensation one step behind equivalent Huntsville service time.

Agreement with New Stone Commons LLC for development of 42 affordable multifamily units at 3450 Venona Avenue using $2,303,834 in Home ARP American Rescue Plan funds. Total development cost is $15.9 million.

Declaration of 4-acre surplus property at Exit 3 (former Eli Lilly site sliver) and authorization to sell to Averitt Properties Inc. for $240,000 ($60,000/acre) to connect their facilities and reduce truck traffic at intersection.

Contract with Rogers Group Inc. for Old Monrovia Road improvements from University Drive south to Research Park Corporate Drive, creating complete street with multi-use path, on-street parking, and pedestrian facilities. Six-month construction timeline.

Fixed price agreement with Butler Construction Company for $3,177,300 to renovate former Bailey Cove Library into HPD office space, allowing vacation of current lease space. One-year construction contract.

Annexation of 2.41 acres on west side of Old Big Cove Road, south of Worley Drive, for a single family home.

Resolution consenting to Railroad Authority purchasing locomotives (approximately $250,000 each used) and material handling equipment, with debt not accruing to city or county.

Agreement with DBECO North America Inc. for $348,874.55 in MPO planning funds for 16-18 month Huntsville area intercity passenger rail study to examine corridors and ensure Huntsville is included in national rail planning discussions.

Authorization to demolish four unsafe buildings at 1302, 1304, 1306, and 1308 Boxwood Drive, all deemed 100% loss. Owner's attorney negotiated 60 days for owner to complete demolition themselves before city proceeds.

Vacation of alleyway established in 1936 for church expansion. Existing church has been occupying the area and seeks to do improvements.

Appropriation of $11,000 from District 1 Council improvement funds to donate $1,000 per school to 11 schools in District 1 ($500 for principal books, $500 for PTA).

Appropriation of $15,000 from District 3 Council improvement funds for Ditto Landing Independence Day celebration as part of city's 250th anniversary celebration.