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Huntington City Council, Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Published: Jun 30, 2026
City Council Approves Waiver for Clark's Recycling Tax Abatement
The City Council considered and adopted Resolution 7R26, which waives the non-compliance of Clark's Recycling Incorporated for failing to timely file its CF-1 personal property form. This waiver allows for the reinstatement of the personal property tax abatement previously granted for a period of 10 years. Following the adoption of the resolution, the council also approved the CF1 personal property filing for Clark's Recycling. The company submitted its form on June 8th, past the May 15th deadline, necessitating the waiver for non-compliance [cite: 71-74, 94, 98-101, 106].
Airport Hangar Project Underway with City Loan and FAA Grant
An update was provided on the airport hangar project, which received a $450,000 loan from the city council to address a funding gap for a new hangar. The hangar, measuring approximately 100 by 110 feet, is currently under construction and proceeding on schedule and close to budget. The loan is expected to be repaid over the next five years. The presentation included visual updates through photographs of the construction progress, showing the concrete slab and the erection of the steel structure. Issues encountered during construction included a delay in receiving necessary bolts for the steel erection. Additionally, upgrades to airport navigation lighting, including runway end lights and PAPI lights, are being funded by a $320,000 FAA grant. The new hangar's door will be 80 feet wide and 24 feet high. The project is described as a significant positive development for the city [cite: 116-119, 125-131, 134, 136, 138-141, 145-151, 154-156, 160-161, 167-173, 177-183, 188-191, 193-201, 203-208, 217-219, 221-224, 226, 230-235, 237-240, 242-246, 253-254, 256, 269].
City Outlines Funding and Progress for Multiple Bond-Funded Projects
An update was provided on the 2024 lease revenue bond projects and the 2025 geo bond project, detailing due diligence and funding strategies. Projects discussed include the city building, downtown streetscape, Memorial Park improvements, Little River Trail section two, a community swimming area, and the skate park. The city building project involves a capital stack from 2024 lease revenue bonds, ARPA funds, TIF financing, general fund appropriation, and potential accessibility grants, with a proposal to utilize 2025 geo bonds and employee health improvement funds. The downtown streetscape project will be funded by 2024 lease revenue bonds, TIF revenue, general fund appropriation, OKR Main Street grants, accessibility grants, and congressionally directed spending secured by Representative Stzman, also incorporating wastewater and stormwater line work. Memorial Park improvements include restoration of historic terraces, parking and accessibility upgrades in sunken gardens, and restoration of Shakespeare gardens, addressing drainage issues. Section two of the Little River Trail will connect South Jefferson to Franklin extended, with potential easement acquisition and matching funds from HARTA ($75,000 increasing to $150,000). A dedicated community swimming area is being explored with lease revenue bonds, seedit funds, general fund, and community fundraising, with RFQ for an engineering firm and BOT contract structure, investigating multiple sites. Grant applications for the swimming area and a DNR trail grant were denied. The skate park project at Yman Park is pursuing $300,000 in donations (currently at $250,000) and in-kind contributions. Wastewater lines downtown appear in better shape than anticipated, potentially allowing for lining instead of replacement, reducing costs. All projects are in design or underway, with construction completion expected around January 2029 [cite: 300-303, 308-311, 314-317, 326-347, 365-397, 398-416, 417-439, 440-481, 483-491, 504-524, 526-547].
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