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CLOSED Request for Proposal: Automotive Repair Services 2009 Ford Escape (Solicitation # 2223-03)

The City of Urbana is seeking proposals for automotive repair body shops to repair damages to the following vehicle or equipment: Year/Make/Model: 2009 Ford Escape Known/Observed Damages: Front end body repair and damaged radiator.

Proposals will be accepted from repairers until August 12, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

Proposals must be submitted electronically (pdf format) to the Urbana Public Works Department, Fleet Supervisor via e-mail to tgcorry@urbanaillinois.us with the following format:

subject heading of "Company Name – Automotive Repair Services Proposal for City of Urbana – 2009 Ford Escape (MU02-09).”

The City of Urbana reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.

The award of contract will be made by the Public Works Director, with recommendations from the Fleet Supervisor, and the decision will be final.

Severe Weather Week

Date: 
March 1, 2021 - 12:01am to March 5, 2021 - 11:59pm

 

Champaign County EMA and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather

 

Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois is March 1-5

 

NOTICE OF LOTTERY - FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT

Date: 
February 4, 2021 - 11:00am

NOTICE OF LOTTERY FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT - CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 6, 2021

NOTICE OF LOTTERY for Ballot Placement VIRTUAL DRAWING – via Zoom (April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election)A lottery is initiated to determine ballot placement for candidates seeking election in the April 2021 Consolidated Election.Therefore, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the City of the Urbana city building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801. A lottery will be held to determine ballot placement for the April 6, 2021 Consolidate Election.

 

 

 

Tornado Damage-Residential Tree and Brush Collection

Date: 
June 4, 2019 - 12:01am

Debris Removal SUNA Storm 2019There was major tree devastation in a limited section of SE Urbana due to a tornado on Sunday, May 26, 2019. The City of Urbana is offering short-term, emergency tree and brush pick-up from private property to assist residents in recovery efforts.

WHERE: Area bounded by Race, Windsor, Philo, and Silver/Mumford.

WHAT: TREE LIMBS AND BRUSH DEBRIS ONLY. NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OR LOGS OVER 10 INCHES IN DIAMETER. Per regulations of the Landscape Recycling Center, limbs must be 8 feet or shorter in length and 10 inches or less in diameter (plus brush and branches).

HOW: Place materials in the parkway near curb where it can be picked up by heavy equipment, away from mailboxes, vehicles, signs, light poles, fire hydrants etc. Do not place materials in the street.

WHEN: Tree limbs and brush must be placed in the parkway no later than June 4, 2019 to be included in this pick-up.

Please call 217-384-2342 if you have questions.

Mechanic/Certified Master Mechanic Needed

Date: 
February 19, 2024 - 12:01am to March 18, 2024 - 5:00pm

Join Our Team! Looking for a job in a great environment with terrific benefits? The City of Urbana is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented automotive professional to join our Fleet Services division as a full-time Mechanic or Certified Master Mechanic. The successful candidate will perform highly skilled work in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and vehicles. Work requires a considerable amount of self-initiative and independent judgment in maintenance and repair activities.  Works closely with other departments coordinating maintenance and repair activities, maintaining current and accurate records of work performed. Responds to fleet related emergency and non-emergency situations outside of normal working hours. Go here for more. 

East Michigan Avenue Closure

Date: 
February 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to February 23, 2024 - 5:00pm

EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE STREET CLOSURE

Weather permitting, East Michigan Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Kinch Street and Greenridge Drive from 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024. City of Urbana Public Works Department will be doing street repairs. Access will be maintained to all properties along East Michigan Avenue during the project, though no through traffic will be allowed. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Please direct questions or concerns to Mr. Andrew Murphy at 217-384-2342 or ajmurphy@urbanaillinois.us For more information about the City of Urbana, please visit urbanaillinois.us. Information about current & upcoming road closures can also be found in the online map

U-Cycle Routes Delayed Due to Extreme Cold

Date: 
January 15, 2024 - 7:00am to January 20, 2024 - 5:00pm

All U-Cycle routes (curbside & multifamily) will be delayed one day this week due to the extreme cold:


*Monday's U-Cycle routes will be collected on Tuesday, January 16
*Tuesday's U-Cycle routes will be collected on Wednesday, January 17
*Wednesday's U-Cycle routes will be collected on Thursday, January 18
*Thursday's U-Cycle routes will be collected on Friday, January 19
*Friday's U-Cycle routes will be collected on Saturday, January 20

Please continue to set recycling curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. Stay warm and safe!

Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302