Department Posts

20 Percent Off Premium Shredded or Chipped Mulch at LRC

Submitted by admin on April 26, 2019 - 2:39pm

Date:

May 1, 2019 - 8:00am to May 31, 2019 - 4:00pm

Spring Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Regular price $25/cubic yard; SALE $20/cubic yard

Made on-site from local land debris
More economical and ecofriendly than bagged material
Helps retain moisture and provides a cool environment for plants
Increases soil health by improving soil structure and allowing for better irrigation and air movement
Easy to plant through, work into soil and will stay in place even on inclines

Please bring your own vehicle/containers/bags for pick-up at our site.

Delivery also available.

Note: First-time customers are encouraged to visit our site to learn about our products prior to purchase.

Closed - Request for Bids: 2019 Concrete Sidewalk Repair Project (Solicitation 1819-17)

Submitted by admin on April 22, 2019 - 2:51pm

Date:

May 15, 2019 - 2:00pm

Closed

Sealed BIDS will be received until 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on May 15, 2019 and opened and read aloud publicly at 2:02 P.M. prevailing time on May 15, 2019 at the office of the City Engineer, 706 South Glover, Urbana, Illinois, 61802 for the 2019 CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (City Section 18-00617-00-SW) furnishing of all materials, equipment and labor necessary complete the removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalks with new portland cement concrete (P.C.C.) sidewalks.

Work shall also include curb and gutter replacement, driveway replacement, traffic control, restoration, and all other work related to the completion of the project. All of the sidewalks and streets under this project belong to the City of Urbana.

Each BID must be accompanied by a BID BOND payable to the City of Urbana in the amount of five percent of the total amount of the BID. The Bid Bond of the three lowest bidders for the CONTRACT will be held until receipt of a signed CONTRACT and CONTRACT BOND. All other BID BONDS will be returned after comparison of the BIDS.

Illinois Marathon Road Closures

Submitted by admin on April 22, 2019 - 2:30pm

Date:

April 27, 2019 - 6:00am to 11:00am

The City of Urbana will restrict parking and close several streets to thru traffic for the Illinois Marathon, which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Urbana Street Closing Information:

All street closings will begin at 6:00 AM. The entire route will be closed by 6:30 AM. (Traffic will be pulsed across the route when possible). The following streets will re-open at these approximate times:

Backyard Composting Workshop

Submitted by CourtneyR on April 15, 2019 - 11:22am

Date:

May 4, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join U-Cycle and the Urbana Park District for the 2nd annual backyard composting workshop! The workshop will explore the benefits of food scrap and landscape composting at home! Representatives from the City of Urbana and the Urbana Park District will discuss ways in which you can create your own backyard and vermi-compost bins, feed your garden's flowers and vegetables using compost, and highlight the types of compost available locally at the Landscape Recycling Center in Urbana. Snacks and door prizes will be available!

Fees are $7/resident and $11/non-resident. Please call (217) 367-1544 to register for the event; or visit www.urbanaparks.org

Bulk Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale

Submitted by ScottT on April 5, 2019 - 9:30am

Date:

May 4, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Take advantage of one-day only bulk pricing for rain barrels and compost bins. Urbana and Champaign Stormwater Utility Fee payers are eligible for a $25 rebate for rain barrels with proof of residency such as a utility bill. Sale is open to all.