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HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Date: 
June 28, 2023 - 6:30pm

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Wednesday, June 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at USD #116  Freedom School, 1106 South Vine Street with Council Member Jaya Kolisetty (Ward 4). 

Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com. 

HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Date: 
June 28, 2023 - 3:30pm

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Wednesday, June 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Steer Place Apartment Community, 1202 East Harding with Council Member James Quisenberry (Ward 7). 

Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com.

HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Date: 
June 22, 2023 - 6:30pm

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Thursday, June 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Channing Murray Foundation, 1209 West Oregon Street with Council Member Maryalice Wu (Ward). 

Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com

HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Date: 
June 21, 2023 - 9:00am to 10:30pm

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Town & Country Apartments, 1032 Kerr Avenue with Council Member Chaundra Bishop of Ward 5. 

Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com

HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Date: 
June 20, 2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Dr. King Elementary School, located at 1108 Fairview Avenue in Ward 3. Council Member Shirese Hursey will be in attendance.  

Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com.

HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Date: 
June 8, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP PRIORITIZE THE CITY’S FUTURE SPENDING!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the event in your neighborhood on Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Twenty-five O’ Clock, 208 W. Griggs Street, with Urbana City Council Member Chris Evans from Ward 2. 

Go here for more: ImagineUrbana.com.

Memorial Day Holiday - U-Cycle Collection Schedule

Date: 
May 29, 2023 - 7:00am to June 3, 2023 - 5:00pm
*Holiday Reminder* Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29, all U-Cycle collection routes will be delayed by one day. Monday's U-Cycle route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday's route on Wednesday, and so forth. Please continue to set recycling at the curb before 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection.
Have a wonderful holiday!

Draft Capital Improvement Plan Available for Review

Date: 
May 22, 2023 - 12:01am to June 19, 2023 - 11:59pm

The Urbana Public Works Department presented a draft of the annual update to the City’s $102.9M Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the City Council this past Monday, May 22, 2023. The City welcomes public review and inspection, and are encouraged to submit comments and questions to jczeman@urbanaillinois.us by June 19, 2023.

The CIP is the City’s plan for addressing infrastructure and capital asset needs.  This plan outlines drafted projects for the subsequent five fiscal years (currently for Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2028) 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 from motor fuel taxes, City of Urbana General Fund transfers, grants, and sewer usage fees. 

Significant projects include:

It's National Public Works Week 2023!

Date: 
May 21, 2023 - 12:01am to May 27, 2023 - 11:59pm

Welcome to National Public Works Week 2023!

We are excited to celebrate and recognize the vital role of the Urbana Public Works professionals in building and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our community thriving. From roads and bridges to water systems and plantings,  our public works department plays a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for all residents.

This year's National Public Works Week is a time to honor the men and women who dedicate their skills, expertise, and tireless efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of our cities and towns. We applaud their commitment to excellence and their unwavering dedication to public service.

Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week 2023.

Military Family History with Bill McLane

Date: 
May 25, 2023 - 6:00pm

Explore generations of one family's military service. Join Bill McLane on a journey through the military service of his family, from the American Revolution to the present day. Bill will present on his findings and family members' experiences through the various wars and conflicts, and his research process. Bill is a veteran and the adjutant of the American Legion Post #433 in Sidney, Illinois, where he has curated a display of his extensive personal collection of military memorabilia. Registration is required to attend this in-person event.