City Council Study Session - 13 Apr 2026

The City Council Study Session for the City of Englewood, Colorado, held on April 13, 2026, focused extensively on various procurement and capital improvement projects across multiple city departments. Key discussions included the Civic Center parking garage repairs with a proposed budget of $1.7 million for 2027, addressing contractual parking space obligations with RTD, and exploring options for garage closure or phased repairs. The council also reviewed capital requests for IT infrastructure upgrades, police equipment including body and dash cameras with added translation features, and Taser replacements due to model discontinuation. Parks and Recreation presented a $560,000 request for phase two construction at Little Dry Creek Plaza, with potential matching funds from the EDDA. Public Works outlined ongoing and future sidewalk, curb, and signal equipment repairs, emphasizing coordination with utility projects and ADA accommodations. Utilities provided updates on water, sewer, and stormwater capital plans, including major projects like the City Ditch improvements and funding considerations. The council discussed budget constraints, prioritization of non-discretionary versus discretionary spending, and the process for code amendments related to residential non-conforming uses. Several council members raised questions about contract terms, funding timelines, and policy implications for future procurement. The session concluded with updates on cybersecurity staffing, community engagement initiatives, and board and commission vacancies.