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Urbana's Arbor Division Pairs-Up with UFD for "Training Op"

Submitted by BridgetB on August 6, 2018 - 11:36am

Last week, Urbana Public Works, Arbor Division had a training operation-or what is commonly called a training "op."

The Arbor Division provides certain services for the maintenance and planting of trees and green spaces and for operation of a county-wide landscape recycling center. In a City like Urbana, who is one of the charter members of Tree City U.S.A., this is a huge responsibility. According to Bruce Cubberly, Urbana Public Works Arbor Manager, "Last week's training was called an aerial rescue. It is a requirement of arborist certification for working in trees."

So, the division met on the south lawn of the City building to complete their training exercise.

Enter the Urbana Fire Department.

Business & Development Updates for July 2018

Submitted by BridgetB on August 2, 2018 - 12:36pm

BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT

Economic Development Division

Diane Marlin, Mayor

July 2018

KICKAPOO RAIL TRAIL The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) has been funded $100,000 in Federal funding and $25,000 from Carle to study the extension of the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) through Downtown Urbana. The proposed extension would begin at the terminus of the existing KRT, completed by the Champaign County Forest Preserve, and connect through Downtown Urbana, Carle Foundation Hospital, and the University of Illinois. The planning efforts will last approximately two years and are expected to culminate in a final report including recommendations and design concepts. The Urbana Park District played a key role in convening stakeholders and initiating early planning for the concept.

LRC Summer Delivery Special Until September 15

Submitted by admin on July 31, 2018 - 10:42am

Date:

September 15, 2018 - 4:00pm

Promotion extended through September 15, or while supplies last.

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Urbana Receives Recognition for Financial Reporting

Submitted by BridgetB on July 30, 2018 - 12:41pm

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Urbana by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the City of Urbana Finance Department.

Additionally, an award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the City of Urbana Finance Director Elizabeth Hannan and her staff for preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report which has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the GFOA and has demonstrated a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly demonstrate the City of Urbana’s financial story.

Urbana Bike Plan to be Recognized

Submitted by BridgetB on July 30, 2018 - 12:14pm

The Illinois Municipal Policy Journal has selected the City of Urbana to be featured in its upcoming fall 2018 publication. Specifically, the feature will concentrate on the Urbana Bicycle Master Plan, a comprehensive strategy that improves bicycle transportation in and around the City.

"Our collected data states that 6.7 percent of Urbana residents bike to work," Lauren Crabtree of the IMPJ said.

The data also states that bicycle fatalities have decreased by 6 percent in Urbana. Crabtree said that is greatly significant and indicates the intense work that Urbana has put into bike travel is having positive results.

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