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Community Development Commission Openings

Submitted by BridgetB on February 18, 2020 - 4:50pm

CD CommissionPlease Join Us!

We need your help with the Community Development Commission!
This commission is responsible for monitoring the federally funded portion of the Community Development Services Department. The commission assists in the establishment of federally funded projects including subgrantee programs, housing rehabilitation, acquisition and demolition programs, and other capital improvement programs in the eligible Census Tracts. The commission meets every forth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

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Statement on Modifying 2020 Census Operations to Make Sure College Students are Counted

Submitted by BridgetB on February 18, 2020 - 12:47pm

2020 Census

 

Census Bureau Statement on Modifying 2020 Census Operations to Make Sure College Students are Counted

Census Bureau also announces updates to special operations, assistance program and early nonresponse followup

MARCH 15, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau continues to carefully monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities. We are adjusting some operations as outlined below with two key principles in mind: protecting the health and safety of our staff and the public and fulfilling our statutory requirement to deliver the 2020 Census counts to the President on schedule.

A Mayoral Statement on the Carle Foundation Tax Exemption Trial

Submitted by BridgetB on February 6, 2020 - 1:59pm

City LogoThe following is a statement from the office of the Urbana Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin:

"The City of Urbana is disappointed in the ruling. We have long contended that Carle Foundation Hospital should support the health of the community in which it is located by paying its fair share of costs for public safety, infrastructure, schools, parks, and other core services. We believe that the cost of medical charity care for a service region of 1.4 million people should not be borne by taxpayers in one small city of 42,500 people.

We also recognize the critical role that Carle plays as the second largest employer in our region as well as the value of its services and programs throughout the community. We appreciate the many Carle employees who have chosen to live in Urbana and celebrate their contributions to our vibrant character and quality of life.

Information for Cannabis Business Applicants

Submitted by KevinG on January 31, 2020 - 4:02pm

The City of Urbana is here to assist applicants for adult use cannabis business licences.

Click here for the full text of the zoning regulations pertaining to adult use cannabis businesses.

Please note that at this time, businesses that include on-site cannabis consumption are not allowed in Urbana. If you are interested in opening such a business, we'd love to hear from you, as we may consider allowing on-site consumption in the future.

 

For questions about cannabis zoning regulations, please contact Kevin Garcia in the Planning Division, at 217-328-8269 or kjgarcia@urbanaillinois.us.