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Parks & Recreation Bond

The Englewood City Council has approved placing a question on the November ballot asking voters to  consider selling bonds valued at approximately $41.5 million to fund parks and recreation improvements throughout the city.

Ballot Language

Shall the City of Englewood debt be increased up to $41.5 million, with a maximum repayment cost of up to $72 million, and shall city taxes be increased up to $4 million annually for the purpose of improving, repairing, equipping and upgrading the city’s parks and recreation facilities and areas to include, based on available funds:

- Improvements to Barde Park, Belleview Park, Clarkson-Amherst Park, Cushing Park, Miller Field, Northwest Greenbelt, Rotolo Park, Emerson Park, Englewood Recreation Center, and Pirates Cove, including new recreational facilities, irrigation updates to replace aging existing irrigation systems. 

By the issuance and payment of general obligation bonds, which shall mature, be subject to redemption, with or without premium, and be issued, dated and sold at such time or times, at such prices (at, above or below par) and in such manner and containing such terms, not inconsistent herewith, as the city council may determine; and shall ad valorem property taxes be levied without limit as to the mill rate to generate amounts, not to exceed the above amounts, sufficient in each year to timely pay the principal of and interest on the bonds?

Yes/For or No/Against

Cost for a Homeowner

The annual cost of the bond would be approximately $27.70 per $100,000 of a home’s value. For a $500,000 home, the annual cost would be around $138.50.

Cost for a Commercial Property Owner

The annual cost of the bond would be approximately $95 per $100,000 of a commercial property's value. For a $500,000 property, the annual cost would be around $475.

Bond History

A parks and recreation bond, approved by voters in 2001, provided funding for facilities like Pirates Cove, and expanded and improved the recreation centers. That bond was paid off in 2023, resulting in a decrease in property taxes in Englewood between 2023 and 2024. The previous bond annual payment was $16.80 per $100,000 of a home’s value or $84 for a $500,000 home.

The city has worked to identify future funding sources to continue to improve and maintain our parks and recreation amenities.

Pros

• Enhanced parks and recreational amenities can bolster property values, attract businesses, drive tourism and strengthen Englewood Schools by being more appealing to families.
• Updating aging irrigation infrastructure leads to fewer system failures, improved vegetation, better water efficiency and improved water conservation that can save city resources in the future.
• Meeting ADA requirements ensures that the city’s parks and recreation facilities and amenities can serve all residents, including our elderly and disabled community members.
• Allowing parks and recreation facilities to continue to age without upgrades could cost taxpayers more money to repair and replace in the future.

Cons

• A parks and recreation bond could be a burden on low - and moderate-income property owners.
• Non-residents use parks and won’t be contributing to the cost of upgrades and improvements.
• The Englewood Recreation Center and Pirates Cove require entrance fees. These fees should be used to make enhancements rather than tax supported bonds.
• The parks and recreation facilities are fine in their current state. Money should be prioritized in other city functions.

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