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Frequently Asked Questions About Municipal Electric Aggregation

Q: What is municipal electric aggregation?

A: Municipal electric aggregation (sometimes called community choice aggregation) is a program that allows local governments the option of bundling together, or aggregating, residential and small commercial retail electricity accounts and seeking bids for a cheaper, and possibly cleaner, source of power.

Last updated on Jan 20, 2012 (Created on Jan 13, 2012) – Author: Mike Monson
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor

UC2B Construction Update

The Urbana Champaign Big Broadband Project (UC2B) construction work continues in Urbana.

Areas where sidewalks, driveways and roadways were excavated will be temporarily patched for the winter months.  Permanent repairs will occur in the spring.

Last updated on Jan 27, 2012 (Created on Sep 09, 2011) – Author: BarbS
Filed under , , , , Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana, Public Works

Free CRT Monitors Available

The City has approximately 30 C.R.T. computer monitors. These monitors are at least 5 years old but did work when they were last used.

Created on Feb 03, 2012 – Author: admin
Filed under , Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana

Comcast Price Changes Effective 01/18/12

Due to increases in programming and other business costs, Comcast is making price adjustments starting January 18, 2012.

Created on Jan 09, 2012 – Author: admin
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Zoning Board of Appeals -- Call for Volunteers

The City of Urbana is looking for volunteers to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a commission of Urbana citizens whose principal duties are to review variances from the strict application of the zoning ordinance and to review conditional use requests.

Created on Dec 30, 2011 – Author: Rebecca Bird
Filed under , Community Development Services, Living in Urbana

Urbana firefighters prevent potential gas explosion

Urbana firefighters Matt Ritchie and Lt. Kyle HenschWhen Urbana firefighters first went to investigate a medical alert call in the 1100 block of South Orchard Street, it appeared to be just an honest mistake.

Created on Dec 27, 2011 – Author: Mike Monson – Contributors: Tony Weck
Filed under , Fire Rescue Services, Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor

Municipal Electric Aggregation question on March 20 ballot

The city council has approved placing on the March 20 ballot a question that, if approved by voters, could lead to lower residential electric bills by this summer and could also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the city.

Last updated on Jan 13, 2012 (Created on Dec 22, 2011) – Author: Mike Monson – Contributors: Tony Weck
Filed under , , , Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor

Green Holiday Tips from U-Cycle

Want to go green this holiday season? Check out these tips from U-Cycle on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Happy holidays!

Created on Nov 29, 2011 – Author: Courtney Rushforth
Filed under , , , , Living in Urbana, Public Works

Holiday String Light Recycling

Do you have burned out or broken holiday string lights, and don’t know what to do with them? Don’t throw them in the trash – Recycle them! The City of Urbana is encouraging residents to properly recycle holiday string lights this holiday season.

Created on Nov 22, 2011 – Author: Courtney Rushforth
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Public Works

UPDATE: Proposed Ward Map Adopted

The Proposed Ward Map was adopted on November 28, 2011.

Every ten years (after the federal census) the City is required to re-draw the seven council wards to make them roughly equal in population.

Last updated on Dec 22, 2011 (Created on Nov 09, 2011) – Author: admin – Contributors: Jeff Engstrom, Laurel Prussing
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor