Agenda Date: 07/21/2026
Subject:
Title
Resolution 52-2026: Approving the first amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mile High Flood District regarding design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Rangeview Gulch from South Platte River to Prince Street
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Sarah White, Water Resources Manager
Presentations:
N/A
PURPOSE:
Approval of the First Amendment to an IGA with Mile High Flood District (MHFD) for design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Rangeview Gulch from South Platte River to Prince Street.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community; High-Quality Governance; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty
DISCUSSION:
Rangeview Gulch is a local floodplain within the City of Littleton. The floodplain forms north of the High Line Canal until its outfall at South Platte River. Rangeview Gulch passes through Ridgeview Park and is intercepted by the Englewood City Ditch. Rangeview Gulch then either overtops into Lee Gulch or over South Santa Fe Drive through the Meadowood Village Mobile Home Park.
The City of Littleton, in partnership with South Suburban Parks and Recreation District (SSPRD) and MHFD, are working on design alternatives for park improvements at Ridgeview Park, as per the 2023 Integrated Water Resources Plan. The Ridgeview Park Pond reconfiguration includes conversion of the existing retention pond to help mitigate odor and provide water quality. Interim construction is planned for 2026.
The City of Englewood is currently in process of piping City Ditch which alters the existing conveyance of Rangeview Gulch.
The City of Littleton, SSPRD, and MHFD, in conjunction with many grant funding partners, are constructing the Reynolds Landing Project near South Platte River. Reynolds Landing will have a floodplain terrace constructed for the eventual outfall of Rangeview ...
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