COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The City of Colorado Springs is taking early action to close a $31 million budget shortfall.

Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced several cost-cutting measures on Friday ahead of the 2026 budget cycle.

Some of those changes include the elimination of one percent, or 38 civilian positions in the city's workforce, as well as five scheduled, unpaid furlough days for all city employees, excluding anyone working in public safety.

The cuts also include the permanent closure of Meadows Park Community Center on the south side of the city.

City officials say the facility is no longer cost-effective, due to reduced program demand as well as the end of a key youth contract.

The community center will shut down on October 10th, and the closure is expected to save the city

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