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Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal Requirement in Effect

Submitted by BridgetB on February 18, 2022 - 10:33am

Date:

February 18, 2022 - 11:00am to February 19, 2022 - 11:00am

CITY OF URBANA SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT

At 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, the Urbana Public Works Director will declare the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in effect for the Downtown, University, and South Philo Road snow removal districts.

Due to the winter storm, ice and/or two inches or more of snow has accumulated on sidewalks. In order to make sidewalks safe for pedestrians, City ordinance requires that public sidewalks, within the defined districts, be cleared by adjacent property owners within 24 hours after the Public Works Director’s declaration. Sidewalks need to be cleared by 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022. Public sidewalks within these districts, which are not in compliance, could be cleared by the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner, with additional fines and administrative fees applied.

Capital Improvement Plan Moves Forward

Submitted by BridgetB on February 7, 2022 - 1:16pm

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is the City’s plan for addressing infrastructure and capital asset needs. The CIP outlines planned projects for the subsequent five fiscal years (currently for FY 22-26) for the following types of capital improvements: streets, sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, traffic signals and lights, storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and public facilities. Revenue for the CIP comes form motor fuel taxes, City of Urbana General Fund transfers, grants, sewer taxes and fees.

Here is the Capital Improvement Plan and the progress with various plans.

Sidewalk Snow Requirement in Effect

Submitted by BridgetB on February 4, 2022 - 5:23pm

Date:

February 5, 2022 - 8:00am to February 6, 2022 - 8:00am

CITY OF URBANA SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT

At 8 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, the Urbana Public Works Director will declare the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in effect for the Downtown, University, and South Philo Road snow removal districts.

Due to the winter storm, ice and/or two inches or more of snow has accumulated on sidewalks. In order to make sidewalks safe for pedestrians, City ordinance requires that public sidewalks, within the defined districts, be cleared by adjacent property owners within 24 hours after the Public Works Director’s declaration. Sidewalks need to be cleared by 8 a.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022. Public sidewalks within these districts, which are not in compliance, could be cleared by the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner, with additional fines and administrative fees applied.

Thursday & Friday U-Cycle Collections Delayed

Submitted by CourtneyR on February 2, 2022 - 3:25pm

Date:

February 3, 2022 - 7:00am to February 5, 2022 - 5:00pm

Due to inclement weather, the Thursday U-Cycle route will be collected on Friday, and the Friday U-Cycle route will be collected on Saturday. Please set recycling curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. Please check to ensure visibility of the U-Cart from the street due to the snow. We appreciate your cooperation.

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