Fall Leaf Vacuuming Service to Commence October 11th Click Image to View a Larger Map
Veolia will start the leaf vacuuming service for City residents of Centralia as of Monday, October 11, 2010. The vacuuming service will last for a period of 8 weeks ending on Friday, December 3, 2010. For details on this service please download the press release below.
The City's latest newsletter seeks to inform residents of recently
completed and current projects happening in and around the community.
The City of Centralia encourages an active and engaged citizenry and
strives to continually keep residents informed on municipal projects. To
read about all the great things happening in your community simply check your mailbox or
click the download link below. **Please note that the file size is fairly large and will take several minutes to download.
Thank you for your participation in the 2010 Citizen Survey. City staff is currently tabulating the responses and will have the results ready to present to City Council in early September, commencing the City's budget process. The 2010 Citizen Survey results will also be aired on Centralia TV and included in the 2011 Budget Document. To view previous years results please Click Here.
2010 Budget Document
Recipient of the 2010 Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Document Award!
The 2010 Annual Budget, approved December 22, 2009 is available as a
.pdf document by clicking the image to the left. The image to the right is a guide to the Budget Document designed to help readers navigate to pertinent sections within the budget document and provide for additional summary information of the City's four major funds and budget process. The 2010 Budget Document continues its citizen-driven look and
format this year while providing readers new content including a 10 Year Road
Improvement Plan, Capital Improvement Plan Road Overlays for 2010 -
2014, Amount Change columns in Budget Line Item Sheets, Comprehensive
Citizen Survey Section spanning 86 questions/responses and continued
improvement of visuals to enhance aesthetics and comprehension.
New Form of Lease Available for Lake Centralia
At the May 10, 2010 City Council Meeting, the Centralia City Council Approved a new form of lease for Lake Centralia tenants. Participation in the new form of lease agreement is completely optional to current lease holders. Residents interested in the new form of lease may download a copy of the agreement by clicking the link below. In order to enter in the new form of lease agreement the City will need a letter of interest from the current lease holder along with a $75 publication fee Attn: City Clerk, 222 S. Poplar Street, Centralia, IL 62801. All new form of lease agreements will be presented to City Council for approval. Current leaseholders on Lake Centralia may continue with their current lease and do not have to participate in the new form of lease agreement. For questions regarding the new form of lease please contact City Hall at 533-7623.