Englewood City Council approves water loan amendment, rezoning first reading and other measures on Feb. 18

Englewood City Council on Feb. 18 approved a set of administrative and project actions, including an amendment to a Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan, a first reading on a rezoning for 401 Englewood Parkway, and acceptance of an $86,000 grant for the municipal court's restorative-justice program.

The council also recognized the finance team for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the city’s Feb. 2024 budget, renewed a lease with Wyatt's at Broken Tea to continue food and beverage services at the golf course, and approved a contract for the final design of the Union Avenue rehabilitation project.

Why it matters: the WIFIA loan amendment updates project descriptions and secures federal financing for water-system improvements; the rezoning first reading starts a land-use process that could allow mixed-use residential and commercial development at 401 Englewood Parkway; the municipal-court grant boosts resources for restorative justice and court navigation services.

Details of council actions

• Water loan amendment: Council approved an amendment to the Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act loan to update project descriptions and secure funds for water-system improvements. Vote tally not specified.

• Rezoning, 401 Englewood Parkway: Council approved a first reading of a rezoning request for 401 Englewood Parkway to allow mixed-use residential and commercial development. The measure advanced on first reading; final approval would require subsequent readings or actions. Vote tally not specified.

• Municipal court grant: The council accepted an $86,000 grant to expand the municipal court’s restorative-justice program and provide additional court-navigation resources. Vote tally not specified.

• Contract for Union Avenue rehabilitation final design: Council approved a contract for the final design phase of the Union Avenue rehabilitation project to advance long-term infrastructure work. Vote tally not specified.

• Lease renewal at golf course: Council renewed the lease agreement with Wyatt's at Broken Tea to continue food and beverage services at the city golf facility. Vote tally not specified.

• Traffic-code update: Council approved updates to the bridal traffic code intended to simplify enforcement and align local rules with state regulations. Vote tally not specified.

Administration and recognition

The council took a moment to recognize the finance team after the Government Finance Officers Association presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the city’s February 2024 budget.

Next steps and where to find details

Several items—most notably the rezoning for 401 Englewood Parkway—will return for additional hearings or steps before becoming final. The council summary advised viewers to visit the city’s website for complete agendas, minutes and supporting documents.