City Council Regular - 15 Jun 2026

The City Council of Englewood, Colorado, held a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, which included detailed discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included the approval of a construction contract for the Pirate's Cove renovation project, awarded to AD Miller within a $6.3 million budget, and a contract for the Inglewood Recreation Center renovation, also awarded to AD Miller for approximately $4.8 million. Council members requested more detailed budget breakdowns to ensure alignment with bond issue requirements. Additionally, the council approved a contract renewal for the Miller Park renovation design services totaling $305,810. The meeting also covered a grant application for cybersecurity managed detection and response services, with council approving the grant application and noting ongoing vendor selection. A public hearing was held for a planned unit development amendment for the Tierra Encantada daycare project, with council voting to close the hearing and plan to vote on the item in July. The council discussed the use of AI tools in police reporting, specifically the Axon system and its Draft One AI feature, deciding to table the item for further clarification and policy development. Lastly, the council rescinded a previously approved fee waiver for the Village Holiday Market event due to concerns over fraudulent documentation and irregularities, with staff indicating plans to improve the fee waiver process. Throughout the meeting, council members emphasized transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the need for clear project metrics and community engagement in strategic planning and procurement activities.