Department Posts

Mathews Avenue and Eads Street Closures

Submitted by admin on July 9, 2013 - 8:47am

Date:

July 9, 2013 - 8:00am to July 26, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, the Mathews Avenue-Church Street Improvement Project will begin construction on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Stage one of construction will close Mathews Avenue from south of Ellis Drive to the north edge of Beech Street and will close Eads Street at Mathews Avenue from July 9, 2013 to July 26, 2013.

Marked detour routes will be created utilizing Ellis Drive, Beech Street, Goodwin Avenue, and Romine Street. All dates mentioned are subject to change depending on weather and work progress. Further updates will follow as work progresses.

Request for Bid: Nuisance Refuse Abatement Service

Submitted by CourtneyR on June 28, 2013 - 11:11am

Date:

July 19, 2013 - 1:00pm

The City of Urbana, Environmental Management Division, is seeking bids for removal of refuse and debris from properties that have failed to comply with City nuisance ordinances. If your company is interested in performing these services, you must submit a completed Pricing Worksheet Nuisance Refuse Abatement 2013 Application with supplemental information before 1:00 p.m. prevailing time on Friday, July 19, 2013 to 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana, IL 61802.

Questions may be directed to Jason Arrasmith (217) 384-2416.

Urbana Green Buildings Showcase

Submitted by KateB on May 22, 2013 - 3:24pm

Date:

June 8, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:30pm

Please join the City of Urbana, Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet), area facilities, and the U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois Chapter for a green buildings tour being held from 8am – 12:30pm on Saturday, June 8, 2013. This free tour will showcase energy efficient building strategies and sustainable practices. Homeowners and green building professionals will be available on-site to discuss their projects and answer your questions.

The program will be presented as a tour. Attendees will spend 45 minutes at each location, and will have the opportunity to ask questions and view components. The tour circuit covers an approximate 5-mile radius. 15 minutes will be allowed to travel to the next location. Please plan accordingly.

2013 Arbor Day Celebration

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on April 22, 2013 - 10:23am

Date:

April 26, 2013 - 1:00pm

2013 City of Urbana Arbor Day Celebration

This year’s Celebration will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Leal School Gymnasium located at 312 W. Oregon Street in Urbana.

The itinerary is as follows:

1:00 p.m. Welcome from City Arborist
1:05 p.m. Arbor Day Proclamation read by Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing
1:10 p.m. Overview of Arbor and Bird Day in Illinois
1:15 p.m. Legacy Tree renditions by Leal School Artists
1:35 p.m. Tree Planting Ceremony on southeast side of building
1:50 p.m. Refreshments

Concerns or questions may be directed to Mike Brunk at 217-384-2393

Informational Meeting for Main Street Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Improvements

Submitted by KateB on March 28, 2013 - 4:36pm

Date:

April 4, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The City of Urbana will hold an Informational Meeting concerning the proposed Main Street Resurfacing, Traffic Signal Upgrades, Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Improvements between Cedar Street and Dewey Street.

The meeting will be held at the Urbana Civic Center on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting. Persons with a disability planning to attend this meeting should contact the individual listed below by Monday, April 1, 2013. If special accommodations are required, the contact person should be informed at the time of contact. The meeting room is accessible to persons with a disability.

Because of differing funding sources, the project is to be bid and constructed as three separate projects. Bids for the Cedar Street to Vine Street Resurfacing, Signal Upgrades at Broadway Avenue and Vine Street, Raised Median at Walnut Street Pedestrian Crossing and ADA Curb Ramp Construction at Race Street, Broadway Avenue and Walnut Street will be received on April 19, 2013.

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