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Sweetcorn Festival Street Closures

Date: 
August 26, 2016 - 6:00am to August 28, 2016 - 12:00pm

On Friday August 26, 2016 at 6:00 a.m. the following streets will be closed:

  • Main Street from Vine Street to Cedar Street
  • Walnut Street from Water Street to Main Street
  • Broadway Avenue from Elm Street to Water Street
  • Race Street from Elm Street to Water Street
  • Elm Street from Vine Street to Race Street

On Saturday August 27, 2016 at 6:00 a.m. the following street will be included in the closure:

  • Elm Street from Race Street to Cedar Avenue (Access to Busey Bank drive through will be available)

The Parking Deck (upper level) will be accessible from south Race Street to Elm Street at all times.

All streets will be re-opened on Sunday, August 28, 2016 by noon. We appreciate your patience while the Sweetcorn Festival is underway.

Notice of 2017 Municipal Elections

Date: 
November 15, 2016 - 5:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for 2017 Consolidated Primary and 2017 Consolidated Election.

Packets are available for persons interested in the positions of:

  • Mayor
  • City Clerk
  • Alderperson Ward 1
  • Alderperson Ward 2
  • Alderperson Ward 3
  • Alderperson Ward 4
  • Alderperson Ward 5
  • Alderperson Ward 6
  • Alderperson Ward 7
  • Cunningham Township Supervisor
  • Cunningham Township Assessor

Election packets are available for pick-up in the Urbana City Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Closed: Roof Restorations and Repairs Notice of Invitation to Bid#1617-02

Date: 
September 1, 2016 - 2:00pm

Closed

Bids will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works, City of Urbana, Illinois for:

Roof Restorations and Repairs

Specifications may be obtained from the Office of the Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802.  Specifications can be downloaded from the attached file shown below.

Bids will be received through 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Public Works Center, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, and at said time the bids shall be opened and read publicly.

University Avenue and Race Street Lane Closures

Date: 
August 15, 2016 - 5:00am to August 22, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, the outside lane for westbound traffic on University Avenue will be closed at its intersection with Race Street starting at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 for a curb closure at 202 West University Avenue. University Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the curb closure.

The southbound lane on Race Street will also be closed at its intersection with University Avenue starting at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 for construction activities at 202 West University Avenue. Race Street will remain open to traffic at all times during the construction activities.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this construction is in progress.

Windsor Road Closure

Date: 
August 17, 2016 - 9:00pm to August 19, 2016 - 6:00am

Windsor Road from Lincoln Avenue to Myra Ridge Drive will be fully closed during the following dates and times for material sampling and testing:

  • 9:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17 to 6:00 AM Thursday, August 18
  • 9:00 PM, Thursday, August 18 to 6:00 AM Friday, August 19

Vine Street from Windsor Road to Scovill Street, Lynn Street from Windsor Road to Willard Street and Boulder Drive at Windsor Road will also be fully closed during the same time period as Windsor Road. Local access to residences or businesses on Vine Street, Lynn Street and Boulder Drive will be available via adjacent side streets.

Race Street, Philo Road, and Myra Ridge Drive at Windsor Road will be fully open to north-south traffic. The traffic signals at Lincoln Avenue, Race Street, Philo Road, Boulder Drive and Myra Ridge Drive intersections with Windsor Road will be placed in red flash (all-way stop) mode during the nighttime closures.

Material sampling and testing on Windsor Road is being performed to collect additional data to further understand the cause of the uncontrolled cracks in the new concrete pavement.

Washington Street Closure at Intersection with Lynn Street

Date: 
August 15, 2016 - 9:00am to August 22, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, Washington Street will be closed at its intersection with Lynn Street starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 for replacement of a water main.

Access will be maintained to properties on Washington Street and Lynn Street but no through traffic will be permitted on Washington Street at its intersection with Lynn Street. A detour route for Washington Street is provided via Anderson Street to Oregon Street to Cottage Grove Avenue.

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

Bearing Replacement Project on Lincoln Avenue in Urbana

Date: 
August 15, 2016 - 8:00am to September 30, 2016 - 5:00pm

PARIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that work will begin on Monday, Aug. 15 on the bridge carrying Lincoln Avenue over Interstate 74 in Urbana.

The work will consist of replacing bridge bearing assemblies to enhance the life of the structure. During construction, a minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained on Lincoln Avenue. No lane closures are scheduled for I-74.

The overall project has an estimated completion date of Monday, Sept. 30, weather permitting. The contractor for the $79,080 project is Stark Excavating, Inc.

Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

For IDOT District 5 updates on Twitter, follow us at https://twitter.com/IDOTDistrict5.

East Country Squire Drive Street Closure

Date: 
August 15, 2016 - 7:00am to August 19, 2016 - 5:00pm

As part of the 2016-2018 Miscellaneous Sewer Repair Project, and weather permitting, Duce Construction will be doing sewer repairs and will close all lanes on East Country Squire Drive between Greenridge Drive and South Smith Road starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 until 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2016.

Access to all driveways will be maintained throughout construction. A detour route will be used to guide traffic around the construction site and traffic control will be in place to guide motorists.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

South Country Squire Drive Street Closure

Date: 
August 12, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, South Country Squire Drive will be closed at its intersection with Squire Court starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 for replacement of a water main. Access will be maintained to properties on South Country Squire Drive and Squire Court but no through traffic will be permitted on South Country Squire Drive at its intersection with Squire Court.

A detour route for South Country Squire Drive is provided via Hunter Street to East Rainbow View to Kinch Street.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

City Council Public Hearing Regarding Increasing Class G-2 Liquor Licenses

Date: 
August 8, 2016 - 7:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following Items:

  1. Ordinance No. 2016-08-069: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G2 liquor licenses for Blackhawk Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Emma’s Eatery, 114 N. Vine Street, Suite O)
  2. Ordinance No. 2016-08-070: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G2 liquor licenses for Mala LLC, d/b/a Lindy Lu’s Place, 202 W. University Ave.)
  3. Ordinance No. 2016-08-071: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G2 liquor licenses for Northgate Gaming, Inc., d/b/a Lucky Luke’s, 1504 N.

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 TTY at 384-2447.

City Council Public Hearing Regarding Highland Green Real Estate Sale

Date: 
August 1, 2016 - 7:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street, for the purpose of receiving public input regarding Highland Green Real Estate Sale.

 

City Council Public Hearing Regarding Increasing Class G-2 Liquor Licenses for Lacey's Place and Hot Spot Restaurant

Date: 
August 1, 2016 - 7:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street, for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the following items:

Ordinance No. 2016-08-060: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G2 liquor licenses for Lacey’s Place, LLC, 110 E. University Ave., Ste. C) - Mayor

Ordinance No. 2016-08-061: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G2 liquor licenses for Hot Spot Restaurant, LLC, 1809 S. Philo Rd. Ste. B) - Mayor