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Englewood Bond team: council approved several design contracts, Cushing Park construction to start as schedule adjusts
Summary
City staff said Englewood City Council approved design contracts for Miller Field, Pirates Cove and the Englewood Recreation Center and cleared construction to begin at Cushing Park; staff outlined timelines, community engagement plans and options to keep council informed about contract activity.
Gina Oberging, project manager for the Parks and Rec Bond, said Englewood City Council on May 19 approved design contracts for Miller Field, Pirates Cove and the Englewood Recreation Center and authorized construction to begin at Cushing Park, and staff have a construction contract with Elite Industries for work on bond projects.
The approvals came as the bond program team kicked off multiple design contracts and prepared community engagement. "We got approval for our design contracts for Miller Field, Pirates Cove, and the Rec Center," Oberging said. She added construction at Cushing Park is scheduled to begin in June but noted availability of playground equipment could push installation and some construction work to August.
Why it matters: the bond program covers multiple parks and facilities across the city and carries a citywide budget and timeline that staff said requires coordination across departments, contractor schedules and community input.…
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