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East Elm Street Closure at Intersection with Maple Street

Date: 
September 12, 2016 - 7:00am to September 16, 2016 - 3:30pm

Weather permitting, East Elm Street will be closed at its intersection with Maple Street starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016 until 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 for replacement of a water main.

Access will be maintained to properties on East Elm Street and Maple Street but no thru traffic will be permitted on at the intersection of East Elm Street and Maple Street.

No detour route will be provided for this intersection closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Draft FY1516 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Public Review and Comment

Date: 
September 9, 2016 - 5:00pm to September 24, 2016 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana has completed the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) documenting programs and activities undertaken through its federally-funded affordable housing and community development programs during the year ending June 30, 2016. The draft CAPER will be available for public review and comment during the period beginning Friday, September 9, 2016 through Saturday, September 24, 2016. The draft CAPER will be available during regular business hours at the following locations:

Flag Lowering Ceremony Street Closures

Date: 
September 11, 2016 - 7:00am to 8:00am

To commemorate the 15 year anniversary of 9/11, the Urbana Fire Department, in conjuction with the Urbana Police Department, will hold a flag lowering service to honor the victims, citizens, and public safety personnel who sacrificed their lives and safety on that day.

This event will take place at the Urbana City Building, located at 400 South Vine Street in Urbana, and will commence at 7:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.

In order to facilitate this ceremony, Vine Street will be closed between Illinois Street and Green Street from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

East Green Street Closure at Intersection with Maple Street

Date: 
September 6, 2016 - 7:00am to September 9, 2016 - 3:30pm

Weather permitting, East Green Street will be closed at its intersection with Maple Street starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 until 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2016 for replacement of a water main. Access will be maintained to properties on East Green Street and Maple Street but no through traffic will be permitted on East Green Street at its intersection with Maple Street

A detour route for East Green Street is provided via Urbana Avenue to High Street to Grove Street.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Goodwin Avenue Closure

Date: 
September 6, 2016 - 7:00am to September 9, 2016 - 3:30pm

Weather permitting, Goodwin Avenue will be closed between Main Street and Stoughton Street to thru traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 until 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2016 for emergency telecommunications repair. Access will be maintained to properties on Goodwin Avenue but no thru traffic will be permitted on Goodwin Avenue between Main Street and Stoughton Street.

A detour route for Goodwin Avenue is provided via Stoughton Street to Harvey Street to Main Street.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Goodwin Press Release

Date: 
September 2, 2016 - 8:40am to 1:00pm

An emergency street closure on Goodwin Avenue from Main Street to Stoughton Street is in effect through 1 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016 while AT&T is doing work on the street. 

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.  Thank you for your cooperation while this work is in progress.

South Country Squire Drive Street Closure

Date: 
September 1, 2016 - 7:00am to September 5, 2016 - 7:00am

Weather permitting, South Country Squire Drive will be closed at its intersection with Squire Court starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016 until 7:00 a.m. Monday, September 5, 2016 for replacement of a water main.

Access will be maintained to properties on South Country Squire Drive and Squire Court but no through traffic will be permitted on South Country Squire Drive at its intersection with Squire Court.

A detour route for South Country Squire Drive is provided via Hunter Street to East Rainbow View to Kinch Street. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this construction is in progress.

U-Cycle Collection - Labor Day

Date: 
September 5, 2016 - 7:00am to September 10, 2016 - 3:00pm

Due to the Labor Day holiday U-Cycle collections will be delayed one day during the week of September 5.  If your collection day is Monday it will be moved to Tuesday, and so forth for the remainder of the week.

 

Questions may be directed to the Recycling Coordinator at (217) 384-2302

Closed: Notice of Invitation to Bid - Bid #1617-04 Custodial Contract Services (for City of Urbana Facilities)

Date: 
September 20, 2016 - 2:00pm

CLOSED

Specifications may be obtained from the Office of the Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802. Specifications can be downloaded below.

Bids will be received through 2:00 P. M., Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the Public Works Center, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, and at said time the bids shall be opened and read publicly.  

A Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 1:00 P. M., in the second-floor conference room at the Urbana Public Works Center, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802.  In the event the Bidder cannot attend the pre-bid meeting an individual tour can be made by contacting Vince Gustafson at (217) 384-2318 prior to 3:00P.M. Friday September 9, 2016. Bids will not be accepted from any vendor who does not attend this pre-bid meeting or scheduled individual tour.   

Closed: Request for Bid - Foreign and Miscellaneous Coins

Date: 
September 15, 2016 - 5:00pm

Closed

The City of Urbana is seeking bids on approximately seventeen (17) pounds in foreign and miscellaneous coins. Please send bids in writing or email by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2016. City of Urbana Finance Department Attn: Elizabeth Beaty 400 S. Vine Street Urbana, IL 61801 or esbeaty@urbanaillinois.us

Closed: Invitation to Bid: 50 Mini Tower Computers

Date: 
September 9, 2016 - 5:00pm

Closed

Proposals are being received by the City of Urbana to purchase 50 mini-tower computers with 5 year warranty & ‘parts closet’.

Specifications and instructions for PC20160909 Bid is available for download below.

Proposals for the computers will be accepted through 5:00pm Friday, September 9, 2016.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive irregularities or technicalities.

Maple Street Lane Closure

Date: 
August 24, 2016 - 8:00am to August 26, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, the southbound lane for traffic on Maple Street will be closed from Elm Street to High Street beginning Wednesday, August 24, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 for installation of a new water main. Maple Street will remain open to traffic at all times during the lane closure.

Access will be maintained to all properties along Maple Street during the lane closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this construction is in progress.