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Request for Bid: Nuisance Refuse Abatement Service

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

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

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

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.

Electronics Recycling Collection Event

Date: 
April 20, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm

A countywide electronics recycling event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 8 AM - 12 noon.

Items accepted at the free drop-off event include the following:  Televisions, computers (desktop, laptop, tablet), monitors, computer components, printers/scanners, radios/stereos, VCRs, DVD players, mobile phones, office electronics, digital cameras, communication devices, gaming systems and microwaves.  Limit 10 items per resident.

The event will be held at The News-Gazette Distribution Center located at 3202 Apollo Drive, Champaign.  Residents must enter the event at Market Street and Olympian Drive in Champaign.  Event will be held rain or shine.

For more information call U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302.