Budget Advisory Committee Meeting 20260903 171528 Meeting Recording

The City of Englewood, Colorado Budget Advisory Committee convened on September 3, 2026, to review the 2026 departmental budget estimates, discuss procurement and capital projects, and explore financial policies impacting future budgets. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing RFP process for replacing the underperforming HRIS system, with a consultant contract estimated around $20,000 to assist with payroll cleanup and staff training. The committee also discussed the potential activation of new tax increment financing (TIF) zones by the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA), emphasizing the need for detailed presentations on the financial impact and eligibility of these zones before council approval. Additionally, the committee considered refining budget projections by developing a more localized consumer price index (CPI) to better reflect Englewood-specific economic factors, with plans to analyze sales tax trends and occupancy reports. The meeting concluded with plans for further presentations and continued budget advisory work in upcoming sessions.