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Sidewalk Snow Removal Declaration - Noon, Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Submitted by BarbS on February 16, 2021 - 11:49am

Date:

February 16, 2021 - 12:00pm to February 17, 2021 - 12:00pm

CITY OF URBANA SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT

At noon, Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the Urbana Public Works Director will declare the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in effect for the Downtown, University, and South Philo Road sidewalk 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 noon, Wednesday, February 17, 2021. 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.

CITY BUILDINGS CLOSED AND COUNCIL MEETING RESCHEDULED

Submitted by BridgetB on February 15, 2021 - 2:15pm

Date:

February 15, 2021 - 2:00pm

As of 2 p.m. today, February 15, 2021, the City of Urbana building will be closed due to the winter storm. The front office of Urbana Public Works building will also be closed as of 2 p.m., although the Urbana Snow Team will remain on a 12-hour shift, 24-hour continuous road-clearing schedule until roads are clear and safe. Go here to see that protocol: https://urbanaillinois.us/residents/snow-removal-information.

In addition to the closings, the City Council meeting scheduled for tonight, February 15, 2021, has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m., February 17, 2021 due to inclement weather. Go here to see the details for the rescheduled meeting: https://urbanaillinois.us/node/9075.

African American History is Our History

Submitted by BridgetB on February 4, 2021 - 3:20pm

Date:

February 1, 2021 - 8:00am to February 28, 2021 - 11:59pm

The City of Urbana acknowledged African American History Month on February 1, 2021 with both a proclamation and a resolution committing to end structural racism and achieve racial equity at the City Council meeting.

Go here to read the Resolution Committing to End Structural Racism and Achieve Racial Equity. Go here to read a resolution by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District where they proclaimed that racism is a threat to public health.

NOTICE OF LOTTERY - FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT

Submitted by WendyH on February 2, 2021 - 1:43pm

Date:

February 4, 2021 - 11:00am

NOTICE OF LOTTERY FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT - CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 6, 2021

NOTICE OF LOTTERY for Ballot Placement VIRTUAL DRAWING – via Zoom (April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election)A lottery is initiated to determine ballot placement for candidates seeking election in the April 2021 Consolidated Election.Therefore, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the City of the Urbana city building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801. A lottery will be held to determine ballot placement for the April 6, 2021 Consolidate Election.

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Urbana Enters Phase 4

Submitted by BridgetB on January 21, 2021 - 1:21pm

Update on Restore Illinois Plan

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 6, which includes Champaign County, is returning to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Under Phase 4, the following applies:

All Industries

All employees who can work from home should continue to do so
Continue to wear face covering that covers nose and mouth, maintain social distance of 6 ft., and frequently wash hands
Continue employee health screenings upon entry into the workplace and mid-shift screenings for employees with shifts >5 hours (virtual screening permitted)
Follow guidelines on capacity limits and group sizes (to be continually reassessed throughout Phase 4)

Restaurants & Bars

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