Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
On August 16, 2023, Purchasing & Compliance Specialist Adonis Fuller attended the 2023 Annual Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Convention’s Business Matchmaking Event. The event offered the opportunity to meet with business owners and staff to learn about their products, services, and capabilities. The event was also a great way to share information about the […]
Designated Procurement Initiative Event
On August 7, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department introduced the Designated Procurement Initiative to interested small business owners. The Designated Procurement Initiative is a program in which the City of Champaign will set aside contracts for small, local, and low-income business owners. DPI was designed to increase the capacity of local economically disadvantaged contractors […]
‘Thank You’ Celebration!
Through the University of Illinois and Champaign Community Unit 4 School District, the City welcomed 19 interns and Youth Employment Services (YES) students to join our staff this summer. These students were able to see the ins-and-outs of how the City works while getting hands on experience in eight different departments. On July 20, the City hosted […]
Finance Offices Getting a Refresh
Work started this week on an update to the Finance Department office space. Contractors removed all the old furniture and cubical walls in preparation for carpet and painting this summer. Finance staff have temporarily relocated to the first floor of the City Building – to the former Neighborhood Services and Equity and Engagement office space. […]
Notice of Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Budget
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested citizens that the City of Champaign will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Champaign City Building, 102 North Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois, for the purpose of reviewing the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Budget, including […]
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase for the City of Champaign, Illinois
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Champaign for 2022 will be held on December 6, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the City of Champaign Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony […]
2022 Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention
At the recent Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention, City staff shared with minority and women owned businesses about the benefits of registering for the City’s Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). Business owners met with staff to give details about their businesses and services offered. Details were provided about the benefits of signing up to receive […]
Champaign Receives Another Clean Audit Opinion
At the January 25, 2022, City Council meeting, Finance Department staff presented the Annual Audit. The City’s independent auditor expressed the opinion that the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2020/21 fairly presents the financial position of the City in all material respects and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in […]
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase for the City of Champaign, Illinois
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Champaign for 2021 will be held on November 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the City of Champaign Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony […]
ARP Community Engagement Events Were a Hit!
On August 10, 2021, the City hosted two Community Engagement Activities where the community provided input on how to best utilize the $25.2 million in Federal funding the City is receiving through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Finance Director Kay Nees started off the events by proving a brief presentation about the funding objectives and […]