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Englewood bond projects report progress on Emerson Park, rec center RFP; Tot Park design paused over stormwater concerns
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Capital-projects manager Gina Oberding told the Parks and Recreation Commission that Emerson Park is progressing and that the rec center RFP closes March 31; she said a stormwater-permitting issue has paused design work at a neighborhood park, delaying its construction.
Gina Oberding, capital projects manager for Englewood City, gave the commission a bond-projects update focused on milestones, procurement timelines and a permit-related delay.
"Emerson Park construction is going very smoothly," Oberding said, reporting that irrigation is complete and concrete flat work is nearly finished; a portion of the park has been opened for public use. She said a Request for Proposals for the rec center was published on March 3 and will close March 31; staff anticipate naming a general contractor in April and taking a contract to city council in June.
Oberding said Pirates Cove final construction drawings are expected next week, with solicitation materials being prepared for publication in April and a potential construction start in August aimed at reopening in 2027. She said final drawings for the Northwest Greenbelt are due April 3.
Oberding also flagged a permitting challenge at a neighborhood 'Tot Park' related to grading and the effects on stormwater for a 100‑year event. "Designing those parks for a 100 year flood event has been challenging," she said. "We have to pause a little bit with that design...we don't have the proper permitting for that. So that project will be delayed." Staff said they will work with the utilities department and the communications team to update the adjacent neighborhood.
Commissioners were briefed on stormwater options identified for Bellevue Park and two alternatives proposed for Miller Field; staff said they will take designs to the city's Development Review Team so utilities and building departments can provide feedback before finalizing documents. Commissioners asked about impacts to scheduled sports programming; staff said user groups have been notified and alternatives are in place for the season.
No formal votes on bond projects were taken at the meeting; staff will return with procurement outcomes and schedule updates in coming months.
