Information on events, public meetings, news items and more from the City of Hoover, Alabama.
Nearly 200 people representing several Hoover churches came together to pray Thursday night. They gathered in the parking lot of the Hoover Met for an event called: An Evening of Prayer: Compassion and Community Through Christ. Attendees sang, prayed as a group and as indiviual familes seeking God for peace, unity and racial harmony.
Today, employees of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Department decided to turn the tables and “serve” #HooverPoliceDepartment police officers—literally. They grilled hot dogs and burgers for officers as a way to say thanks for all they do. #Jeffersonsrestaurant decided to get in on the fun by donating their world famous wings and the Parks and Recreation Foundation donated the chips. Having missed the SEC baseball tournament this year due to COVID-19, Parks and Rec team members say it was a pleasure to do a little barbecue to honor the men and women in blue.
The 2020 Census is still going on. And it's important for Hoover to have full participation. The census helps determine the amount of federal funding we receive for critical programs and activities, but it also impacts the representation we have in Congress. (Check out the video below!)
Currently, about 72.4% of Hoover residents have filled out their 2020 Census. That's great! But--we can do better!
A 100% response rate is our goal!
If you haven't done it yet, please fill out your census today.
10 minutes of your time can make a great difference!
#hoovercounts2020 #alabamacounts #2020Census
The 2020 Census is your opportunity to shape your community’s future. Do your part. Complete the #2020Census today. Learn more at 2020CENSUS.GOV.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Due to a great turnout at last week's Hoover testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to Prince of Peace Catholic Church to do more COVID-19 testing today, Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Due to a great turnout at last week's Hoover testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to Prince of Peace Catholic Church to do more COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Due to a great turnout at last week's Hoover testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to Prince of Peace Catholic Church to do more COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
On this post, you will find the full proclamation from Mayor Brocato and the ordinance passed by the Hoover City Council tonight that allows for and details the city-wide curfew that is in effect.
To view the full proclamation and ordinance, click this link:
http://www.hooveralabama.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4694/Full_2020-Curfew-Ordinance-and-Proclamation-FINAL-SIGNED
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Due to a great turnout at last week's Hoover testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to Prince of Peace Catholic Church to do more COVID-19 testing this Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
The City of Hoover will implement a city-wide curfew effective tonight, Monday, June 1, 2020 beginning at 7:00 pm.
For more details, please review the attached document. You
can also view a larger version of this document at:
http://www.hooveralabama.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4693/City-of-Hoover-Announces-Curfew-Effective-June-1st
***COMMUNITY NOTE***
Tonight's City Council Meeting will ONLY be held via teleconference/video conference on June 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
Please click here for the links to the Agenda and Agenda Packet: http://www.hooveralabama.gov/AgendaCenter
Please click here for the link to the instructions for the teleconference/video conference:
http://www.hooveralabama.gov/686/Public-Meetings
STATEMENT ON PROTEST ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY, MAY 31st, 2020
Yesterday afternoon (Sunday, May 31st), a group of people formed up in the parking lot of Hoover Public Library and attempted to march north on Hwy 31. Protesters were not permitted to enter roadways and eventually stopped at Hwy 31 and Municipal Drive, where they stayed until approximately 10:00pm.
During the day, there were approximately 25 arrests made by Hoover Police Dept. for various infractions of the law. One HPD officer sustained minor injuries during an arrest but remained on duty throughout the day. HPD was assisted by Vestavia PD and Shelby County Sheriff's Office.
There were no reports of property damage yesterday related to these events.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Due to a great turnout at last week's Hoover testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to Prince of Peace Catholic Church to do more COVID-19 testing this Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Due to a great turnout at last week's Hoover testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to Prince of Peace Catholic Church to do more COVID-19 testing this Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
STATEMENT ON PROTEST ACTIVITY IN CITY OF HOOVER
MAY 30th, 2020
This evening, the Hoover Police Department responded to protests that occurred on Montgomery Highway near Hoover City Hall as well as the Riverchase Galleria property. A total of twenty people were arrested for various charges, mostly stemming from blocking traffic on Montgomery Highway. The majority of those arrested were charged with disorderly conduct. Additionally, some were charged with criminal trespassing, resisting arrest, and one person was charged with carrying a firearm during a demonstration.
No injuries to any protestors or officers were reported. Two buildings sustained damage to their windows as a result of the protest (Jared Jewelry on Galleria Circle and Von Maur at the Riverchase Galleria).
Lt. Keith Czeskleba
Hoover Police Department
Criminal Investigations Division
Public Information Officer
205-739-6795 Office
205-444-7600 Fax
***COMMUNITY ALERT--TESTING WILL RESUME***
Due to the tremendous turnout at today's testing site, UAB's MHRC team will return to do more COVID-19 testing next Wednesday, June 3rd.
Today, more than 50 community members were tested, some from as far away as Jemison and Montgomery. If you would like to be tested, you are asked to call ahead of time to make an appointment. The number is: 205-975-2819. You are asked to leave a message and your call will be returned.
If you are symptomatic, you are encouraged to call (205) 975-1881 and make an appointment for the UAB Downtown Testing Site at University Blvd and 22nd St. South. This site conducts tests daily from 9 am to 10 am.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Today, there will be a free COVID-19 testing site at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Please call ahead of time to make an appointment.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Please take note of this free COVID-19 testing site coming to Hoover tomorrow.
***COMMUNITY UPDATE***
Please take note of the COVId-19 testing opportunity coming to the City of Hoover this Friday, May 29th.
***COMMUNITY ALERT**
Please take note of a community testing site coming to Hoover this Friday, May 29th. Details below.
-From Mayor Frank Brocato-
I am grateful to the City of Hoover employees that jumped in quickly to help Hoover City Schools staff members pull together two wonderful graduation ceremonies for our high school seniors. These young people worked hard to reach this goal and deserved to be celebrated and recognized. I am grateful to Supt. Kathy Murphy for her vision and leadership in quickly organizing these events. I wish nothing but success and health for the Class of 2020.
To view a larger version of this document, visit this link:
http://www.hooveralabama.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4636/MayorsOffice_20200522_161251
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Please take note of recent updates to the Safer at Home Order that affect the City of Hoover. This includes information from today's order issued by the Jefferson County Health officer.
You can also view a larger version of this document at:
http://www.hooveralabama.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4635/COH-Updated-Openings-52220
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Great news! Household Hazardous Waste Day has been rescheduled! The new date is set for Saturday, August 1, 2020.
This will be a great way for Hoover residents to safely dispose of household chemicals, pesticides, paints, batteries, automobile fluids, electronics, medications, guns, ammo and other hazardous items.
Also NEW this year---paper document shredding will be provided by Shred-it **!
Stay tuned for more details closer to the date!
We are excited about some major promotions taking place within the city!
Congratulations to Jim Wyatt, who was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Congratulations, also, to Chris Reeves, who was recently promoted to City Engineer.
Both of these men are two dedicated employees. We appreciate their service over the years!
Hoover (AL) Police Department
HPD Training facility gets official name
Thank you, Frank
"When completed, the city of Hoover’s police training facility off Municipal DR will be called the “Frank and Pam Barefield Hoover Police Training Center."
Read the article to find out why.
#FrankandPamBarefieldTrainingCenter #hooverpd
(Article from March 6, 2020 Shelby County Reporter)
Staying safe. Staying healthy. Completing your 2020 Census. All are important during this time!
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Hoover Historical Society for the 2020-21 club year. They are: Jim Langley, President; Deb Burtnett, Corresponding Secretary; Edna McWilliams, Treasurer and Linda Joseph, Publicity. Mayor Brocato installed the new officers last week. At that ceremony, Jim Langley, president of the HHS, received the Jack Crouch Award; Inez McCollum earned recognition for her many years of service as a docent and educator at The Folklore Center, operated by the HHS and the City for public school children in Hoover. Jim also painted a portrait of Inez on her last date as a Docent in November 2019; she is a multi-talented member of our group. Gene Fuller held an iPad with the Zoom link on it for about 7 other participants 'at' the installation of officers event.
We've got big changes taking place at City Hall--some that make us smile, others that make us sad. But we are proud of everyone involved!
Congratulations to Chris Reeves, who has been named as the new City of Hoover Engineer. Also, congratulations to Jim Wyatt, who has been named as the new Chief Operating Officer for the City of Hoover.
We are sad to see Melinda James Lopez, the City's Chief Financial and Information Officer go along with her husband, Frank Lopez, who has served as the City's Revenue Director. We are grateful for their service and are excited to see where they land in their next chapter. You can read about their tenure and future plans in the article below.
Chief Financial and Information Officer Melinda Lopez is leaving at the end of May after 23 years with the city, and her husband, Frank, is retiring after 24 years as revenue director.
Hoover Fire Department
May 17-23, 2020, is the 46th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. We appreciate the work our EMT's do every day, especially during the last few months as they have faced a new threat and continue to provide excellent pre-hospital care.
***COMMUNITY ALERT***
Mayor Brocato and Hoover Schools Supt., Dr. Kathy Murphy, discuss the upcoming 2020 graduation ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday night. They cover what will be required and the preparation that has gone into the events.
You can watch the video below or at this link: https://youtu.be/wpC0mOTizGE
You can also learn more details about the graduation cermeonies by going to: https://bit.ly/HooverGraduations2020
***COMMUNITY ALERT*** Mayor Brocato and Hoover Schools Supt., Dr. Kathy Murphy discuss the upcoming 2020 graduation ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday and Th...
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***COMMUNITY ALERT*** Mayor Brocato is ending this week with an update on the City's continuing efforts to address COVID-19. Please take a moment to watch.
***COMMUNITY ALERT*** On Friday, Mayor Brocato spoke with Hoover City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kathy Murphy, about the first week of distance learning and the collaborative efforts to feed students during this time. Please take a moment to watch. #HooverCitySchools
We know this beautiful weather makes you long for days of getting out and enjoying it all. But during this time, we ask that you please remember the battle we are in against COVID-19. Please stay at home unless absolutely necessary. Please continue to practice social distancing. Your efforts are making a difference! We're all in this together. #HooverPoliceDepartment #HooverFireDepartment
***COMMUNITY ALERT*** Saturday, Mayor Brocato addressed Hoover residents to reinforce the message of the Governor's shelter-in-place order and to give an update on efforts to protect City finances during the COVID-19 crisis. Please take a moment to watch.
Please don't forget the efforts to feed the children of Hoover this week. It's being coordinated through Neighborhood Bridges. Please watch the video for more info. Or go to: Visit https://www.neighborhoodbridges.org/community/hoover-al AND FOLLOW THE LINK.
Please watch this message about a program that seeks to help our children in the City of Hoover. For more information, go to: neighborhoodbridges.org
***COMMUNITY ALERT*** Tuesday evening, Mayor Brocato released this message regarding sheltering in place and his request of Hoover residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. To view his written statement regarding this matter, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/CityofHoover/photos/a.491092637626523/2795300650539032/?type=3&theater
Thursday night, Mayor Brocato addressed Hoover residents to inform them of the City's efforts to keep residents and employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. He also shared vital information about services being offered to assist citizens and businesses. Please take a moment to watch.
Monday morning, Mayor Brocato gave a media briefing about the efforts the City of Hoover is taking to address COVID-19.
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Dil Uswatte on being named National Distinguished Principal of the Year for the state of Alabama. Dr. Uswatte is the principal at Rocky Ridge Elementary School and today, the school celebrated her during a surprise assembly. In October, she will travel to Washington D.C. to be recognized during a national ceremony. Congratulations, Dr. Uswatte! You are most deserving of this distinguished award. #HooverCitySchools #RockyRidgeElementary #DilhaniUswatte
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Dil Uswatte on being named National Distinguished Principal of the Year for Alabama. Dr. Uswatte is the principal at Rocky Ridge Elementary School and this morning, the school celebrated her with a surprise assembly. In October, she will travel to Washington D.C. and be recognized in a national ceremony. Congratulations, Dr. Uswatte. You are so deserving of this award!
This weekend, Mayor Brocato and the City of Hoover hosted the Big 10 Mayors' Conference. Mayors from Alabama's ten largest cities spent two days discussing a multitude of topics they feel can impact not just their cities, but the state as a whole. That included specific pieces of legislation they will lend their voices to during the upcoming session. After their meeting, they held a news conference Monday morning. You can view that event below.
We live in a wonderful city that offers so much to our residents and visitors. Please watch this video and take a moment to celebrate Hoover with us.
Today, Mayor Brocato delivered his State of the City address at the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. You can watch the address in its entirety below.
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** 2019 has been a great year for the City of Hoover. The City is growing in so many ways. In this week's Mayor's Message, Mayor Brocato reflects on the year and all we have accomplished together.
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" Do you remember that commercial from years ago? It was an advertisement for a medial alert system. But here's an even better question. Did you know the City of Hoover offers a Medical Alert System to its residents - FREE OF CHARGE!? Learn more in this week's Mayor's Message.
What a treat! The Hoover High School Choir stopped by City Hall today to share festive holiday tunes. They sounded wonderful! Thanks to Director John Kincaid and the members for including us on your tour across the City.
One of the main goals of the Riverchase Career Connections Center, or RC3, is to give high schools students real world, hands-on experiences in several professions, including that of the Fire Service. Nick Dobyns took advantage of that education and applied it to a real life situation that helped boost his desire to one day become a fire fighter. One of his teachers playfully gave Nick the Golden Fire Extinguisher Award in honor of his efforts. It’s a trophy that has encouraged Nick to keep striving towards his goals. Check out his story! #hooverfiredepartment #hoovercityschools
Did you snow was in the forecast? Ordered just for tonight’s tree lighting!
Santa Claus arrives at the City of Hoover Christmas Tree Lighting on a fire truck!
Happy Thanksgiving to all! As you look forward to spending time with your family, please remember those who face challenges this holiday season, especially our military families. The City of Hoover has teamed up with the Alabama National Guard to help make those famililes' holidays brighter. And you can help, too. Learn how in this week's Mayor's Message. #alabamanationalguard #hooverfiredepartment #rockyridgefiredepartment #northshelbyfiredepartment
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** Looking for a festive way to kick off the holiday season? The City of Hoover's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is always fun for the whole family. This year, a special guest extends a special invitation to the residents of Hoover and their friends. Find out who it is in this week's Mayor's Message.
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** Since the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Alabama has lost approximately 120 service men and women fighting for the U.S. in the War on Terror. Navy Veteran and Hoover resident Mark Davis has founded a memorial project to honor those brave veterans. He shares details about the Alabama Fallen Warriors Project in this week's Mayor's Message.
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** Next Thursday, November 7th, the City of Hoover will join with Vettes4Vets in co-hosting the Salute to Veterans Ball. The keynote speaker for the evening is Retired U.S. Army Major Ed Pulido. In August, 2004, Major Pulido was hit by a roadside bomb while serving under the command of General David Petraeus. Due to extensive injuries, doctors were forced to amputate his leg. Because of Major Pulido's heroism and valor on that August day, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, and Joint Service Commendation and Achievement Medals. In this week's Mayor's Message, Mayor Brocato speaks with Major Pulido, who is extremely excited about his upcoming visit to Hoover. Please watch and for tickets, please visit: http://vettes4vets.org/salute-to-veterans-ball/
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** Did you know we had a national training center right here in Hoover that provides computer forensics and digital evidence training to thousands of investigators and court officials from around the country? The National Computer Forensics Institute may be one of Hoover's best kept secrets. But Mayor Brocato is putting their amazing work front and center in this week's Mayor's Message.
We're just about a week away! Got your costume ready yet?
The Hoover Hayride and & Family Night is less than two weeks away! Will you be joining us?
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** Hoover consistently ranks among national polls as one of the safest cities in the U.S. Our Police Department is the biggest reason why. They are always looking for ways to keep you safe and now, they've reinstated an extra layer of protection that they had several years ago. In this week's Mayor's Message, Police Chief Nicholas Derzis explains why the Bicycle Unit is so important. #HooverPoliceDepartment
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** Making life easier and convenient. That is the goal of the six new library book drops that have been placed throughout the City just this week. Hoover Public Library Director Amanda Borden explains how the locations were chosen as she speaks with Mayor Brocato in this week's Mayor's Message.
***MAYOR'S MESSAGE*** It's a team process. And last night, Team Hoover won as the City Council approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Mayor Brocato responds in this week's Mayor's Message.
Hoover was officially incorporated as city on May 18, 1967, with only 406 residents. 50 years later, the city has nearly 90,000 residents.
With a diverse population, Hoover is now the sixth largest city in the state of Alabama. Growth of Hoover can be attributed to many factors of which include: completion of Interstate 65 and Interstate 459 which created a major interchange, the development of the Riverchase community, the opening of the Riverchase Galleria and the financial benefits that allowed the creation of many city services and boards.
For additional information check the city’s website at www.hooveralabama.gov or on the city’s social media accounts: Facebook - @CityofHoover, Twitter- @CityofHoover, and Instagram- @CityofHoover.
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