This Just In...

STANDARD AND POOR'S Ratings Services has upgraded the city’s credit rating by two slots, going from a triple B plus to an A rating. Read the report here.

GRANT FOR SKATE PARK. The Tony Hawk Foundation has approved a $5,000 grant application to use toward creation of a skate park. The grant, which requires a local funding match, will go toward Phase II of construction of the park at Harris Riverfront Park. Click to read more. ALSO, for an artist's rendering of the proposed park, click here.

BUDGET SESSIONS. City has scheduled special budget sessions for March 1, 8, 20 and 22. To see details, click here.

LISTENING TOUR. The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs bringing its listening tour to the A.D. Lewis Community Center on Wednesday, March 12. Click for the details.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP. Are you a Marshall journalism student who enjoys a fast-paced work environment? The City of Huntington’s Office of Communications is offering an internship for summer 2014. Learn how to apply.

MAYOR STEVE WILLIAMS delivered his proposed budget for 2014-15 to Huntington City Council on Friday, Feb. 14. Review it here. Read Mayor Williams’ 2014 Budget Message here.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT. Read about the achievements made by the City of Huntington’s various departments and divisions in 2013 in this annual report.

NORTHCOTT COURT. The Huntington Housing Authority has received approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to demolish Northcott Court, triggering the Fairfield West Redevelopment Plan. Here’s more information about the plan and the projected timeline.

HOUSING SEMINAR. Huntington has been selected to attend a prestigious housing seminar that equips leaders with the skills they need to tackle urban blight and spark revitalization. Click here for more information.

THE HUNTINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT has released its Drug Enforcement Threat Assessment and Strategy report for 2014. Click here for more information.

CITY BEAT. Read the February edition of “City Beat,” the new residential newsletter prepared by the Office of Communications. Click here.

SMART GROWTH AMERICA has selected the City of Huntington as one of 18 communities nationwide to receive the organization’s 2014 free smart growth technical assistance program. Read more here.

Questions? Comments?

NEW Service Request Center! The City of Huntington has announced a new service request page to make it easier for you to let us know about areas that need our attention. To explore the new Service Request Center site, click here.

Budget & Highlights

City Releases FY 2013 CDBG, HOME & ESG Proposed Budget -- click here.

The city’s approved detailed 2013-14 budget is now online.

Municipal Service Fee: Fees are due approximately February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 each year.

Refuse Fees: Fees are due approximately March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 each year.

City Service Fee Data Released, including a breakdown of the revenues and expenses for the current fiscal year. Click here.