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City of Urbana Awarded Signficant Grant for Sister City Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 19, 2010

SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL AWARDS GRANT FOR AFRICAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT TO THE CITY OF URBANA

Grant funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

URBANA—Sister Cities International has awarded a two-year, $115,000 grant to the city of Urbana, Illinois to perform projects that address sanitation, health, and water issues in urban areas of Africa. This project is funded by a $7.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Last updated on Apr 20, 2010 (Created on Apr 19, 2010) – Author: ElizabethD
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor, Welcome to Urbana

City Tree Trimming Notice

Date: 
June 30, 2010

The City of Urbana Arbor Division will be performing street tree pruning starting this spring/summer. The pruning is to provide adequate clearance over streets, sidewalks, driveways and homes, as well as, maintain the health and vigor of city trees. This pruning will follow city tree ordinance standards and be completed by Arbor Division Certified Arborists.

Last updated on May 25, 2010 (Created on Apr 09, 2010) – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , , Living in Urbana, Public Works

Reconstruction of Windsor Road Resumes

Reconstruction of Windsor Road from Boulder Drive, just east of Philo Road, to High Cross Road (IL. Rte. 130), is expected to resume, weather permitting, the week of March 29th, 2010.

 This work will continue through November 2010 with some weather dependent items finished in spring 2011.

Last updated on Apr 13, 2010 (Created on Mar 25, 2010) – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Public Works

The Case for Olympian Drive

Dear Citizens of Urbana and Champaign County,

There is a misleading public relations campaign against a much-needed road and bridge north of Urbana. Opponents have offered a number of arguments that do not stand up under close scrutiny.

Created on Mar 19, 2010 – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana, Office of the Mayor

Boneyard Creek Community Day

Date: 
April 10, 2010 - 9:00am

Recycling RhythmsCELEBRATE YOUR RIVERS by pitching in to restore the beauty of Boneyard Creek.

Created on Mar 11, 2010 – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , , Living in Urbana, Public Works

Update on City Financial Condition

The City Comptroller's presentation to the City Council on Monday, January 25, 2010.

Last updated on Jan 24, 2012 (Created on Jan 20, 2010) – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , Living in Urbana

Public Input Accepted on Draft City Council Goals

Urbana residents:

This draft document outlines city goals for coming years as developed by the mayor and city council, with input from city department heads.

The goals are grouped under six broad categories: public safety; financial sustainability; economic development; a vibrant, innovative downtown; environmental sustainability; and quality of life.

Created on Dec 22, 2009 – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , Living in Urbana, Doing Business in Urbana

Census 2010: It’s in Our Hands

2010 Census logoThe U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a national census in March and April of 2010. The United States Constitution mandates that the federal government count everyone residing in the United States every ten years. Every person is to be counted where they reside on April 1, 2010.

Last updated on Dec 23, 2009 (Created on Dec 01, 2009) – Author: Kelly Cundiff
Filed under , Living in Urbana