May 5, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission 1

The City of Englewood, Colorado Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 5, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and recommending capital improvement projects for the 2027-2031 period. The commission discussed a capital request totaling nearly $38 million, with only $4.5 million currently funded for 2027, highlighting a significant shortfall. Key procurement-related topics included funding for police equipment such as dash cams and tasers, structural repairs to the Civic Center parking garage with an estimated cost of $1.7 million, and infrastructure projects like Little Dry Creek Plaza, which is contingent on additional funding from the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA). The commission debated discretionary versus non-discretionary capital items, emphasizing the need to prioritize essential replacements and repairs due to budget constraints. A motion was passed to submit the recommended list of capital projects to the city council for further consideration. The meeting also touched on revenue sources and the challenges of balancing capital needs with available funding, but no specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this session.