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National Police Week 2023

Submitted by BridgetB on May 15, 2023 - 11:25am
Date: 
May 15, 2023 - 12:01am to May 20, 2023 - 11:59pm

What is National Police Week? 

National Police Week occurs every May. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will hold ceremonies, including the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial.

Honor. Gratitude. Remembrance. Servitude. Peer Support. - The Five Pillars of National Police Week

We respect, honor, and thank our Urbana Police Department for their service to our community. 

Locally, this year the Urbana Police Department held a flag ceremony where the Honor Guard Unit raised the Law Enforcement Flag at the Urbana City Building. The flag will remain in place for the remainder of National Police Week. 

Memorial Day

Submitted by BridgetB on May 15, 2023 - 10:34am
Date: 
May 29, 2023 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

The City of Urbana regular business offices will be closed on May 29, 2023, in honor and recognition of Memorial Day. Our offices will open for regualr operation on May 30, 2023, at 8 a.m.

From the Public Broadcasting System:

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers.

2023 Mayoral Recognition Program a Success

Submitted by BridgetB on May 15, 2023 - 10:10am
 
The Mayoral Recognition Program ceremony, held in the Urbana School District #116 high school gymnasium, was a huge success.
 
Besides the program, there was also a Student Resource Fair and entertainment from the UHS Guard, A Capella, the Jazz Combo, and the Royal Diamond and Step Team.
 
Almost 100 students were recognized for OVER 5,000 hours of service to our beloved Urbana.
 

Urbana's Stormwater Asset Management Plan Public Meeting

Submitted by BridgetB on April 25, 2023 - 3:54pm
Date: 
May 11, 2023 - 6:00pm

The City of Urbana invites you to a virtual public meeting that will be held on May 11, 2023 at 6 p.m. to seek comments on the plan. In addition, the project team will distribute information to the public via various channels, including social media, the project website, city newsletters, and City Council meetings. These communication channels will be used to keep the public informed about project milestones, upcoming meetings, and other important updates. 

Register for the virtual public meeting here.

BerryDunn Public Safety Review Town Hall

Submitted by BridgetB on April 25, 2023 - 11:10am
Date: 
May 9, 2023 - 5:30pm

The City of Urbana announces a town hall event for community members to meet with staff from BerryDunn, a national consulting firm. The City of Urbana is working with BerryDunn to evaluate its public safety service delivery model. This project involves considering which services are to be provided by the police and fire departments, and which services are more appropriate for an alternative response model.

The town hall will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at The Stone Creek, located at 2502 S. Race Street in Urbana from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The event will give the public an opportunity to explore community thoughts on public safety and to explore alternative response models. The event will be facilitated by staff from BerryDunn.