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Englewood parks bond sale may shift; several park projects ready to start pending financing
Summary
City staff told the Parks & Recreation Commission that the bond sale currently slated for April 16 could be delayed. Staff said some park projects are construction-ready once funds are available, while others are advancing through design and contractor selection.
Englewood Parks & Recreation staff told the commission that the city’s bond sale — currently slated for April 16 — may be delayed, and that several bond-funded park projects are at different stages of design and procurement.
City Director Christina Underhill said bond counsel is advising the city on timing and that other municipalities have delayed sales in recent weeks. "We're just letting our bond council direct us," Underhill said. She said the city will move into construction once the sale completes.
Why it matters: the bond sale unlocks funding for multiple parks and facilities noted on the commission agenda. Commission and staff updates covered projects ranging from Cushing Park to the recreation center and a new bicycle park at Bates/Logan.
Key project status and next steps - Cushing Park: Staff said construction is ready to begin once bond proceeds are available; the city has selected a contractor and will ask City Council to approve the contract after the sale. (Staff comment) - Emerson Park: Staff reported 90% construction drawings and a design-team review scheduled to finalize drawings. (Staff comment) - Rotolo Park restroom: Staff said the restroom is being designed as a site-built, customized structure intended to fit the park’s neighborhood character; restroom design work is advancing and may be cost-competitive with prebuilt units. (Staff comment) - Recreation center: The recreation center design team has been selected and a contract is under review by the city attorney’s office. Staff said they expect to bring that contract to City Council soon. (Staff comment) - Pirates Cove (aquatic design): Interviews of design firms were complete and staff said they had narrowed candidates and expected a selection within about a week. (Staff comment) - Bates/Logan bicycle park: Staff reported that final flat work was finished and American Ramp Company will install features next week; staff tentatively scheduled a larger public celebration for Saturday, June 14, with a soft opening expected earlier. (Staff comment) - Southwest Greenbelt path: Staff said concrete replacement work is complete from Atolla through the rebalance area; the path was converted from asphalt to concrete using open-space and general-fund resources rather than bond proceeds. (Staff comment)
Staff emphasized that schedule certainty depends on the actual bond sale date. If the sale is delayed, staff said they will use the additional lead time to complete design work and get contracts ready for council approvals so construction can begin promptly when funds arrive.
Commissioners and staff also discussed communications and signage for bond projects, with staff saying the communications team will prepare project signage, web updates and grand-opening ceremonies to explain that projects are bond-funded.
What’s next: staff said they will report back to the commission after the bond sale and continue advancing design files so projects are ready to proceed when funds are available.
