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Illinois Street Closure

Submitted by admin on January 13, 2017 - 5:02pm
Date: 
January 18, 2017 - 7:00am to January 23, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Illinois Street between McCullough Street and Birch Street will be closed to all thru traffic starting on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. through Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. due to a water main replacement project. Access to all driveways will be maintained throughout this closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Closed: Request for Proposals for Crime Analysis Software

Submitted by admin on January 10, 2017 - 3:16pm
Date: 
January 31, 2017 - 2:00pm

CLOSED

The City of Urbana is seeking proposals to purchase software for Crime Analysis, particularly spatial analysis. In addition to the software, the City requires Proposers to provide professional services that will ensure a successful implementation and knowledge transfer to local users and IT staff supporting the system.

The City is asking anyone who wants to receive the RFP to register through this webform

The purpose of collecting registration information is so that we can properly notify all recipients of addenda and answers to submitted questions.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on January 31, 2017. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to re-advertise the proposal, and to waive technicalities.

Saline Court Lane Closures

Submitted by admin on December 29, 2016 - 3:49pm
Date: 
January 23, 2017 - 7:00am to January 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected along Saline Court from Lincoln Avenue to the cul-de-sac, starting at 7 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 and ending at 5 pm, Friday January 27, 2017. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Saline Court at all times.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this work is in progress.

Somer Drive Lane Closures

Submitted by admin on December 29, 2016 - 3:46pm
Date: 
January 23, 2017 - 7:00am to January 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected along Somer Drive from Lincoln Avenue to the bridge over the Saline, starting at 7 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 and ending at 5 pm, Friday January 27, 2017. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Somer Drive at all times.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this work is in progress.

Lincoln Avenue Lane Closures

Submitted by admin on December 29, 2016 - 3:41pm
Date: 
January 23, 2017 - 7:00am to January 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected along Lincoln Avenue from Somer Drive to Saline Court, starting at 7 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 and ending at 5 pm, Friday January 27, 2017. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Lincoln Avenue at all times.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this work is in progress.

U-Cycle - Regular Schedule

Submitted by CourtneyR on December 29, 2016 - 10:00am
Date: 
December 26, 2016 - 7:00am to January 6, 2017 - 5:00pm

U-Cycle will follow its regular schedule for the weeks of December 26 and January 2.  Since the actual holidays fall on a weekend there is no change to your collection day!

Questions may be directed to (217) 384-2302


Happy Holidays!

Notice of Neighborhood Meetings and Public Hearing

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on December 23, 2016 - 10:09am
Date: 
January 9, 2017 - 7:00pm to January 12, 2017 - 7:00pm

The City of Urbana and the Urbana HOME Consortium (comprised of the City of Urbana, the City of Champaign, and Champaign County) are seeking citizen input regarding community needs for the preparation of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. The AAP establishes budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

The dates and places for the scheduled neighborhood meetings and public hearing are as follows:

Property Tax Levy Public Hearing

Submitted by admin on December 8, 2016 - 2:18pm
Date: 
December 12, 2016 - 7:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois will hold a public hearing at 7:00pm Monday, December 12, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the 2016 Property Tax Levy.

Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this hearing should contact the City of Urbana's Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466 or TDY at 384-2447.

Holiday Tree Collection Schedule

Submitted by CourtneyR on December 5, 2016 - 9:54am
Date: 
January 2, 2017 - 6:00am to January 13, 2017 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana will provide holiday tree collection to all residents for two weeks this holiday season on your regular U-Cycle collection day:

  • January 2 - 6, 2017
  • January 9 - 13, 2017

Residents must follow these requirements:

  1. Place tree along curb (on the parkway) by 6:00 a.m. on your regular U-Cycle collection day
  2. Remove all decorations, stands, and all metal from tree before collection. No tinsel or flocked trees
  3. Remove plastic tree bags

In addition, trees may be taken to the Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E. University Ave., Urbana, for FREE recycling.  The site is open for year-round recycling of yard debris.  The LRC can be reached at (217) 344-5323.

 Questions?  Call (217) 384-2416

Ballot Placement Lottery Public Notice

Submitted by admin on November 30, 2016 - 3:39pm
Date: 
December 6, 2016 - 2:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a lottery shall be conducted to determine placement on the ballot for democratic candidates for the upcoming Primary Election to be held February 28, 2017. The filing period for petitions for said election was November 21-28, 2016. The date, time, and place of the lottery are as follows:

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 2:00 p.m.
Urbana City Council Chambers
400 S. Vine Street
Urbana, IL 61801

Green Street Lane Reduction at intersection with McCullough Street

Submitted by admin on November 23, 2016 - 11:24am
Date: 
November 28, 2016 - 7:00am to December 12, 2016 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Green Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic just east of its intersection with McCullough Street starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 for replacement of a water main.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction zone so delays are anticipated and motorists should use an alternative route if possible. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress

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