Denver, MO

City Council

Finance and Business

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee is voting on a $4.45 million architectural contract for the Red Rocks Amphitheatre expansion. It is also approving three separate $3 million funding agreements using Vibrant Denver Bond proceeds for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Additionally, the committee will officially name a future park at 47th Ave. and N. Telluride St. as Fox Run Park.

• Approves $4,450,983.25 contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated for Red Rocks Backstage Expansion design services
• Approves $3,000,000 Vibrant Denver Bond funding agreement with Denver Center for the Performing Arts for Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex improvements
• Approves $3,000,000 Vibrant Denver Bond funding agreement with Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. for capital improvements including the Guest Experience Hub
• Approves $3,000,000 Vibrant Denver Bond funding agreement with Denver Museum of Nature and Science for life safety and HVAC updates
• Approves naming the future park at 47th Ave. and N. Telluride St. as Fox Run Park

Mayor-Council

Community Planning and Housing

Transportation and Infrastructure

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will vote to amend a contract with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.) to reduce the contract capacity by $147,421.00. This change brings the new total contract value to $4,352,579.00 for the continued provision of approximately 14 miles of gunshot detection in the Denver area. The contract term remains unchanged and the service is citywide.

• Amend contract with SoundThinking, Inc. (f/k/a ShotSpotter, Inc.)
• Decrease contract capacity by $147,421.00
• New total contract value: $4,352,579.00
• Continues approximately 14 miles of gunshot detection
• Service area is citywide with no change to contract term

South Platte River Committee

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is meeting to consider a consent item that would amend an intergovernmental agreement with the Mile High Flood District to add $8.55 million in district funds and $4.2 million in city funds for the Globeville Levee Project, bringing the total to $42.47 million. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Wastewater Enterprise Fund. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Amends IGA with Mile High Flood District to add $8,550,000 in MHFD funds and $4,200,000 in City funds for Globeville Levee Project (31st Street to East 50th Avenue), new total $42,468,816.59
• Briefing on Wastewater Enterprise Fund (item 26-1222)

The South Platte River Committee approved a consent item amending an intergovernmental agreement with the Mile High Flood District to add $8.55 million in MHFD funds and $4.2 million in city funds for the Globeville Levee Project, bringing the total to $42,468,816.59. The committee also heard a briefing on the Wastewater Enterprise Fund. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent item 26-1210, amending IGA with MHFD to add $8,550,000 in MHFD funds and $4,200,000 in city funds for Globeville Levee Project (total $42,468,816.59)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Denver Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is meeting on August 26, 2026, with a consent agenda only. Items include contract amendments for traffic signal reconstruction and telematics services, a revocable encroachment permit, and two large contracts for Denver International Airport construction projects. No discussion is scheduled; the committee will vote on the consent agenda as a block.

• Amends Stanley Consultants contract to extend to 10-12-2027 for traffic signal reconstruction on Alameda Avenue (no cost change)
• Grants revocable encroachment permit to Tyler W. Lundsgaard and Michelle A. Murray for fence, steps, retaining walls, and landscaping at 200 North Colorado Boulevard
• Amends Samsara Inc. contract adding $107,127.42 for telematics, new total $11,003,409.31
• Approves $11,091,857.14 contract with Flatiron Dragados for Gate Apron Rehabilitation at Denver International Airport
• Approves $31,000,000 contract with McCarthy Building Companies for flooring and expansion joint replacement at Denver International Airport

Health and Safety

The Denver Health and Safety Committee is meeting to receive an annual update on the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids program and to consider two consent items: a new contract with Denver Health for child health services and an amendment to the ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract. The consent items are likely to be approved as a block unless a member pulls them for discussion.

• Healthy Food for Denver's Kids annual update (26-1223)
• Contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $686,352.00 for health, dental, and mental health services for children (26-1206)
• Amendment to SoundThinking/ShotSpotter contract decreasing capacity by $147,421.00 to new total of $4,352,579.00 for gunshot detection (26-1217)

Community Planning and Housing

This meeting of the Community Planning and Housing committee was canceled, so no discussion or decisions will occur. The agenda included only a consent item that would amend a funding agreement with The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment LLC to update the project scope for an emergency shelter at the Sand & Sage/Westerner Motel property, with no change to contract term or capacity.

• Amends funding agreement with The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment LLC for emergency shelter at Sand & Sage/Westerner Motel property (HOST-202265304/HOST-202685477-02), Council District 8

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is not meeting; the agenda consists solely of a consent item. The committee is considering an amendment to a contract with Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP, adding $500,000 for a new total of $970,000, to continue legal services on employment matters for the City. No change to the contract term.

• Amends contract with Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP, adding $500,000 (new total $970,000) for employment legal services
• Contract term unchanged
• Citywide scope

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture committee is not meeting; the agenda consists solely of a consent agenda. The single item is a proposed amendment to a caretaker agreement with Ryan Phillian, extending the term by five years to April 12, 2032, with no change to the contract amount. The caretaker will continue to reside at and maintain the site, provide security, and serve as park caretaker for the bison herd at Daniel's Park 'Camp Quarters' in Sedalia, Colorado.

• Amends caretaker agreement with Ryan Phillian, extending end date to 4-12-2032, no change to contract amount
• Caretaker duties include residing at site, maintenance, security, and bison herd care at Daniel's Park Camp Quarters, 8615 North Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, CO

The Parks, Art and Culture committee approved a consent agenda item extending the caretaker agreement with Ryan Phillian for the Daniel's Park 'Camp Quarters' property by five years, with a new end date of April 12, 2032. The agreement allows continued occupancy as part of compensation for caretaker duties, including maintenance, security, and care of the bison herd. No changes were made to the contract amount.

• Approved consent item 26-1212 extending caretaker agreement with Ryan Phillian to 4-12-2032

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee will consider an ordinance to repeal and reenact parts of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) and its programs for equitable access to public contracting for minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Department of Finance Budget Book and vote on a purchase order for hydro excavators.

• Ordinance 26-1216: Establishes DSBO and programs for equitable contracting
• Purchase order 26-1211: $1,571,703.00 for three Kenworth T480 hydro excavators for Wastewater Division
• Briefing on Department of Finance Budget Book (26-1221)
• 15 minutes of public comment on item 26-1216

The Finance and Business Committee approved Council Bill 26-1216 for filing, which establishes the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) and programs to advance equitable access to public contracting for minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises. The vote was 6-0, with one member absent. The committee also heard a budget overview presentation and approved a purchase order for three hydro excavators by consent.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1216 for filing, establishing DSBO and equitable contracting programs (6-0)
• Approved Purchase Order with Kaiser Premier, LLC for $1,571,703.00 for three Kenworth T480 hydro excavators (consent)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council will consider a $30 million master purchase order for network IT infrastructure, a rezoning in West Colfax, and amendments to contracts including the Denver Health sales tax implementation and jail food services. Several other contract extensions and land dedications are also on the agenda.

• Rezone 3418 W. 14th Ave and 1371 N Julian St from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5 (Bill 26-1185)
• Approve $30,000,000 Master Purchase Order with Advanced Network Management for IT infrastructure (Resolution 26-1184)
• Amend Denver Health contract to extend through 2029 for .34% sales tax implementation (Bill 26-1186)
• Add $9,600,000 to Trinity Group Services for jail food service, new total $34,600,000 (Resolution 26-1194)
• Amend United Airlines marketing partnership, add $1,109,118 (Resolution 26-1183)

Budget and Policy Committee

The Denver Budget and Policy Committee will hear briefings on two proposals: one to change sales tax initiatives and another to support immigrant employees and workforce equity. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists only of briefings and attendance items.

• Proposal for Changes to Sales Tax Initiatives (26-1219) by Council members Sandoval and Torres
• Immigrant Employee Support and Workforce Equity Initiative Proposal (26-1220) by Council members Alvidrez and Gonzales-Gutierrez

City Council

The Denver City Council is meeting to consider resolutions and bills, including a $4.5 million loan agreement for affordable housing in North Capitol Hill, several contracts for city services, and a $5.3 million grant for a pedestrian bridge. The agenda also includes proclamations and routine approvals.

• Loan agreement with 1600 Pearl LLLP for $4,522,862 to provide housing in North Capitol Hill (District 10)
• Amendment to Fastenal master purchase order adding $2,000,000 for industrial supplies
• On-call framing and drywall contracts with Wilderness Construction and Halcyon Construction, each $750,000
• Grant agreement with DOLA for $5,333,333 for Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge
• Purchase orders for 13 EV Chevrolet Silverados and 2 Freightliner buses at Denver International Airport

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will consider amending a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to extend it by three years through 2029 for implementing the Denver Health Sales Tax, a 0.34% sales tax passed in November 2024. They will also hear a briefing on Denver Health Sales Tax spending. Consent items include an amendment to a food service contract for Denver jail facilities.

• Amend contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority, extend to 12-31-2029 for Denver Health Sales Tax implementation (ENVHL-202578269/ENVHL-202685577-01)
• Briefing: Denver Health Sales Tax Spending Update by CEO Donna Lynne
• Amend agreement with Trinity Group Services, Inc., add $9,600,000 (new total $34,600,000), extend to 6-30-2027 for hot meal and food service at Denver jail facilities (SHERF-202366487/SHERF-202685494-01)

The Health and Safety Committee approved for filing a contract amendment with Denver Health and Hospital Authority, extending the agreement by three years to December 31, 2029, to implement the Denver Health Sales Tax. The committee also approved a consent item adding $9.6 million to a jail food service contract with Trinity Group Services, Inc., extending it to June 30, 2027. A briefing on Denver Health Sales Tax spending was heard but no action was taken.

• Approved contract amendment with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for sales tax implementation, extending to 12-31-2029 (7-0)
• Approved consent item adding $9,600,000 to Trinity Group Services jail food contract, new total $34,600,000, extended to 6-30-2027

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Denver Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will vote on extending multiple on-call contracts for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) project management and construction services, some with added funding. They will also hear a briefing on the Welton Street Next Steps Study and consider consent items including a federal grant for street safety, land dedications, and airport contracts.

• Extend SBE project management contracts with Leadline, Shrewsberry, BBH, CIRCUIT MEDIA, Coggins, and LS Gallegos to 10-12-2028
• Add $408,670.78 to Apricity (Engineered Paving) contract, new total $5,408,670.78
• Add $2,989,151.14 to CPC Constructors contract, new total $7,989,151.14
• Approve $8,444,524 federal grant for Safety Revolution: Making Safer Streets for All (SS4A)
• Approve $2,500,000 contract with Birdair for tent roof maintenance at Denver International Airport

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a block of 18 contract amendments (resolutions 26-1057 through 26-1062 and 26-1067 through 26-1074) in a 5-0 vote, with two members absent. These amendments extend on-call contracts for SBE project management and construction services, some with added funding, through 2028. The committee also approved several consent items, including a federal grant for street safety and multiple airport-related contracts.

• Approved block of 18 contract amendments for SBE project management and construction services (5-0)
• Approved $8.44M federal grant for Denver's Safety Revolution street safety program (consent)
• Approved dedication of city parcels as public right-of-way on North Josephine Street (consent)
• Approved relinquishment of two easements at 1086 N Meade St (consent)
• Approved dedication of public alley near North Lowell Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue (consent)
• Approved $2.5M contract with Birdair for tent roof maintenance at DEN (consent)
• Approved $4.54M amendment to Airline Fabricare Systems contract for airport furniture services (consent)
• Approved five-year extensions for 7th Runway contracts with AECOM, HNTB, and Jacobs (consent)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda item that amends a construction contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC. The amendment adds $8,131,024.00 to the contract, bringing the total to $9,715,164.00, and extends the term by 85 days to May 19, 2027, for the construction of a new office facility, maintenance building, and yard for the DPR NW facility at Cuernavaca Park in Council District 1. The committee is not meeting in a regular session; this is a consent agenda item.

• Contract amendment with Mark Young Construction, LLC for $8,131,024.00 (new total $9,715,164.00)
• Extension of contract term by 85 days to 5-19-2027
• Construction of new DPR NW facility at Cuernavaca Park, Council District 1

The South Platte River Committee met on August 19, 2026, but did not hold a substantive meeting; only a consent agenda was considered. The sole item, Council Resolution 26-1176, was approved by consent, amending a contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC to add $8,131,024.00 for a new total of $9,715,164.00 and extend the term by 85 days to May 19, 2027, for construction of a new office facility, maintenance building, and yard at Cuernavaca Park in Council District 1.

• Approved contract amendment with Mark Young Construction, LLC adding $8,131,024.00 (new total $9,715,164.00) and 85 days (new end date 5-19-2027) for DPR NW facility at Cuernavaca Park (consent)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council is meeting to consider a range of resolutions and bills, including a $5.3 million grant for a pedestrian bridge connecting the Broadway RTD station to the new NWSL soccer stadium, several contracts for construction and services, and appointments to city boards. The agenda includes both routine approvals and significant infrastructure and housing items.

• 26-1166: $5,333,333 grant from Colorado DOLA for Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge Project (Council District 7)
• 26-1168: Amends IGA with Denver Housing Authority to accelerate affordable housing development citywide
• 26-1155: Adds $2,000,000 to Fastenal Company master purchase order for industrial supplies (new total $4,500,000)
• 26-1152: $1,279,671.63 purchase order for 13 EV Chevrolet Silverados and 2 Silverado 3500s for Denver International Airport
• 26-1169: Adds $1,500,000 to Ferkam, Inc. contract for citywide towing services (new total $23,000,000)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider action item 26-1190, which approves Classification Notice #1897 from the Office of Human Resources. The committee will also hear a briefing on a proclamation regarding proposed changes to federal historic preservation regulations. Consent items include appointments to the Denver County Cultural Council and the Head Start Policy Council.

• Action item 26-1190: Approves Classification Notice #1897
• Briefing 26-1193: Proclamation on federal historic preservation regulation changes
• Consent item 26-1171: Appointment of Bobby Rogers to Denver County Cultural Council
• Consent item 26-1191: Reappointment of Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to Head Start Policy Council

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee approved Council Bill 26-1190, a classification notice, for filing with a 6-0 vote. The committee also approved two consent resolutions: appointing Bobby Rogers to the Denver County Cultural Council and reappointing Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to the Head Start Policy Council. A proclamation regarding proposed changes to federal historic preservation regulations was heard but no action was taken.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1190 (Classification Notice #1897) for filing (6-0)
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1171 appointing Bobby Rogers to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1191 reappointing Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to Head Start Policy Council (consent)

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee is not meeting; the agenda consists solely of consent items. These include a $30 million master purchase order for citywide network IT infrastructure and an ordinance amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority.

• Master Purchase Order with Advanced Network Management, Inc for $30,000,000.00 (SC-00011530) for network IT hardware, software, and subscriptions through 9-15-2029
• Ordinance 26-1184 amending Denver Downtown Development Authority boundaries

The Finance and Business Committee did not meet; instead, the consent agenda was approved. This included a $30 million master purchase order for network IT infrastructure and a bill amending the Denver Downtown Development Authority boundaries.

• Approved $30,000,000 Master Purchase Order with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for citywide IT infrastructure (consent)
• Approved ordinance amending Denver Downtown Development Authority boundaries (consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee is not meeting; this agenda is a consent agenda. The only item is a contract amendment with United Airlines, adding $1,109,118 for a new total of $2,654,568 and extending the end date to December 31, 2028, for an exclusive marketing partnership at venues in Council Districts 9, 10, and Mountain Parks.

• Contract amendment with United Airlines, Inc. adds $1,109,118, new total $2,654,568
• Contract extended by two years, new end date 12-31-2028
• Exclusive marketing partnership in airline category at venues in Council Districts 9, 10, and Mountain Parks

The Parks, Art and Culture committee met on August 18, 2026, and approved a consent agenda item. The item amended a contract with United Airlines, Inc., adding $1,109,118.00 for a new total of $2,654,568.00 and extending the end date to December 31, 2028. The contract continues an exclusive marketing partnership in the airline category at venues and locations in Council Districts 9, 10, and Mountain Parks.

• Approved consent item 26-1183, amending United Airlines contract by adding $1,109,118.00 (new total $2,654,568.00) and extending end date to 12-31-2028

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee will vote on a map amendment to rezone two properties in West Colfax from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5, and will receive a briefing on the data center moratorium. Consent items include a $4.5 million contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center for housing in North Capitol Hill and a contract amendment with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for data sharing.

• Rezoning of 3418 W. 14th Avenue and 1371 N Julian Street from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5
• Contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center for $4,522,862.00 for housing in North Capitol Hill
• Amendment to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless data sharing agreement
• Briefing on data center moratorium

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved a map amendment rezoning two properties at 3418 W. 14th Avenue and 1371 N Julian Street from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5, allowing mixed-use development in the West Colfax neighborhood. The committee also approved two consent resolutions: a $4.5 million contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center for affordable housing in North Capitol Hill, and a data-sharing agreement amendment with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. A briefing on the data center moratorium was heard but no action was taken.

• Approved rezoning at 3418 W. 14th Ave and 1371 N Julian St to G-MU-5 (6-0)
• Approved $4,522,862 contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center for housing (consent)
• Approved amended data-sharing agreement with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (consent)

City Council

The Denver City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including final approval of a $55 million contract with Denver Health for correctional health care and a $15 million naming rights agreement with the Colorado Symphony. The agenda also includes multiple contract amendments, grants, and appointments, as well as a rezoning for a property on North Speer Boulevard.

• Final consideration: $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for jail health care (26-1036)
• Bill: $15,000,000 naming rights agreement with Colorado Symphony for Boettcher Concert Hall (26-1124)
• Resolution: $25,000,000 master purchase order with O.J. Watson Company for truck bodies (26-1113)
• Resolution: $5,000,000 master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment (26-1112)
• Bill: Rezoning 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x (26-1111)

The Denver City Council approved a $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for correctional health care services, along with several other contracts and agreements. A resolution to amend a food access contract with Jefferson County Public Health failed. The council also ordered several bills published for future hearings.

• Approved $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for jail health care (11-0)
• Approved $25M master purchase order with O.J. Watson Company for truck bodies (11-0)
• Approved $5M master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment for truck bodies (11-0)
• Approved $1,145,000 amendment for firefighter cancer benefits (11-0)
• Approved $860,516 grant for drug trafficking areas program (11-0)
• Approved $3,099,182 amendment for Zuora billing platform (11-0)
• Denied amendment to Jefferson County Public Health food access contract (0-11)
• Ordered published rezoning bill for 3201 North Speer Boulevard

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will consider two action items: an amendment to the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Stadium Site Project and a $5,333,333 grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for the Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge. Consent items include relinquishing two easements at 3800 Blake St and dedicating two City-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council District 1.

• Amends 2025 IGA for Stadium Site Project with Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1 (FINAN-202578484/FINAN-202684897-02)
• Approves $5,333,333 DOLA grant for Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge (TOCI-2500)
• Relinquishes two easements at 3800 Blake St (26-1147)
• Dedicates West 38th Ave and Public Alley as right-of-way (26-1150)

The South Platte River Committee approved two action items for filing: an amendment to the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Stadium Site Project and a $5,333,333 grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for the Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge Project. Both passed unanimously with 5 ayes and 0 nays. Two consent items were also approved: relinquishing two easements at 3800 Blake St and dedicating two City-owned parcels as public right-of-way.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1163 amending 2025 IGA for Stadium Site Project (5-0)
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1166 accepting $5,333,333 DOLA grant for Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge (5-0)
• Approved Council Bill 26-1147 relinquishing two easements at 3800 Blake St by consent
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1150 dedicating two City-owned parcels as public right-of-way by consent

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Denver Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including dedicating city-owned parcels as public right-of-way and approving several contracts for Denver International Airport operations. The committee is not meeting in a regular session but is handling these items via the consent agenda.

• Dedicates two city-owned parcels as public right-of-way along West Colfax Avenue and a public alley in Council District 3 (26-1148)
• Dedicates a city-owned parcel as public alley near North Newton Street and West 13th Avenue in Council District 3 (26-1149)
• Approves a one-year lease with Contour Airlines at Denver International Airport with two one-year extension options (26-1151)
• Approves $1,279,671.63 purchase order for 13 EV Chevrolet Silverados and 2 Silverado 3500s for airport operations (26-1152)
• Approves $915,838.00 purchase order for two 57-passenger Freightliner buses for airport operations (26-1153)

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met on August 12, 2026, and approved all seven items on the consent agenda without discussion. These included dedicating city-owned land as public right-of-way, a new lease agreement with Contour Airlines at Denver International Airport, and several purchase orders for airport vehicles and equipment. No substantive debate or individual votes were recorded; all resolutions passed by consent.

• Approved Resolution 26-1148 dedicating two parcels as public right-of-way (West Colfax Ave and Public Alley) by consent
• Approved Resolution 26-1149 dedicating a parcel as public alley right-of-way by consent
• Approved Resolution 26-1151 approving a one-year lease with Contour Airlines at DEN (with two one-year options) by consent
• Approved Resolution 26-1152 approving $1,279,671.63 purchase order for 15 Chevrolet Silverados for DEN by consent
• Approved Resolution 26-1153 approving $915,838.00 purchase order for two 57-passenger buses for DEN by consent
• Approved Resolution 26-1154 approving $1,500,000.00 master purchase order for pumps for DEN by consent

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is not meeting; the agenda consists solely of consent items. These include two appointments to city boards and a contract amendment for the Denver International Airport audit.

• Appointment of Mason Daumas to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure
• Reappointment of Samantha Tower to the permanent panel of arbitrators
• Contract amendment with Baker Tilly US LLP adding $658,850.00 for a new total of $1,604,850.00, extending the Denver International Airport audit through 12-31-2029

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee did not meet and instead approved a consent agenda containing three resolutions. The resolutions included appointing Mason Daumas to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure, reappointing Samantha Tower to the permanent panel of arbitrators, and amending a contract with Baker Tilly US LLP for airport audit services. All items were approved by consent without discussion.

• Approved Council Resolution 26-1164 appointing Mason Daumas to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1165 reappointing Samantha Tower to the permanent panel of arbitrators
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1167 amending Baker Tilly US LLP contract, adding $658,850 for a new total of $1,604,850 and extending to 12-31-2029

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will consider a $15 million naming rights agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association for Boettcher Concert Hall, along with several large purchase orders and contract amendments. The agenda also includes a rezoning at 3201 North Speer Boulevard and multiple appointments to improvement districts.

• Rezone 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x
• $25M Master Purchase Order with O.J. Watson Company for truck bodies
• $5M Master Purchase Order with Kois Brothers Equipment for truck bodies
• $15M naming rights agreement with Colorado Symphony for Boettcher Concert Hall
• Amend contract with Zuora, Inc. by $3,099,182.10 for billing platform

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture committee is not meeting on August 11, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural notice of the cancellation, with no consent agenda or items for discussion or decision.

• Committee not meeting
• No consent agenda

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee is considering an action item to amend an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority. The amendment clarifies the original 2018 language and allows for scope adjustments in response to market conditions, supporting accelerated development, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households citywide.

• Amends IGA with Denver Housing Authority (OEDEV-201843652/HOST-202579793-01)
• Clarifies 2018 IGA language
• Allows scope of work adjustments for market conditions
• Supports affordable housing development, rehabilitation, and preservation citywide

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved Council Bill 26-1168, which amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Denver Housing Authority to clarify the original 2018 language and allow for scope adjustments in response to market conditions. The amendment supports accelerated development, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing citywide. The vote was 6-0, with Chair Sandoval absent.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1168 amending DHA IGA (6-0, Sandoval absent)

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee will consider a resolution amending City Council rules and several contract amendments and approvals, including a $1.5 million increase to a citywide towing contract. Consent items include contracts for industrial supplies, framing and drywall services, a performance loan for a community facility, and various easements and licenses. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

• Resolution 26-1096 amending City Council Rules of Procedure
• Contract amendment 26-1169 with Ferkam, Inc. adding $1,500,000 (new total $23,000,000) for citywide towing services
• Master Purchase Order amendment 26-1155 with Fastenal Company adding $2,000,000 (new total $4,500,000) for industrial supplies
• Contracts 26-1156 and 26-1157 with Wilderness Construction Co. and Halcyon Construction, Inc. for $750,000 each for on-call framing and drywall services
• Performance loan contract 26-1158 with Zion Senior and Community Resource Center, Inc. for $695,000 to renovate 5151 E 33rd Ave

The Finance and Business Committee postponed Resolution 26-1096 (amending City Council Rules of Procedure) to a date certain, and approved Resolution 26-1169, amending a contract with Ferkam, Inc. for citywide towing services by adding $1.5 million (new total $23 million) and extending the end date to 8-31-2027. All consent items were approved, including contracts for industrial supplies, framing/drywall services, a performance loan for a community facility, a lease amendment, a temporary license, and easement agreements.

• Postponed Resolution 26-1096 (rules of procedure) to a date certain (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1169: amended Ferkam towing contract, +$1.5M, new total $23M, end date 8-31-2027 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1155: Fastenal industrial supplies purchase order, +$2M, new total $4.5M, end date 8-31-2027 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 26-1156: Wilderness Construction framing/drywall contract, $750K, end 7-31-2029 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 26-1157: Halcyon Construction framing/drywall contract, $750K, end 7-31-2029 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 26-1158: Zion Senior Center performance loan, $695K, end 9-30-2046, for renovation at 5151 E 33rd Ave (consent)
• Approved Resolution 26-1159: Project Voyce lease amendment, +$3.6K, new total $39.6K, end 12-31-2026 (consent)
• Approved Resolutions 26-1160, 26-1161, 26-1162: temporary license, stormwater easement, and drainage license agreements (consent)

City Council

The Denver City Council is meeting to consider several contracts and agreements, including major airport projects, a jail healthcare contract, and various amendments. Key items include a $135 million contract for the North Terminal Expansion Project at Denver International Airport, a $55 million jail healthcare contract with Denver Health, and a $3.6 million library renovation. The agenda also includes routine items like street dedications and board appointments.

• $135,000,000 contract with Mile High Delivery Partners for North Terminal Expansion Project at Denver International Airport
• $83,321,522.92 contract with BEUMER LifeCycle Management for Individual Carrier System operations at DIA
• $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for correctional health care services at Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center
• $3,611,881.68 contract with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for Eugene Field Branch Library Renovation at 810 S University Blvd
• Amendatory loan agreement with 1371 Xenia, LLC for $900,000 loan and $100,000 grant for income-restricted units at 1371 Xenia Street

The Denver City Council approved a consent agenda of resolutions and bills, including a $135 million contract with Mile High Delivery Partners for program management support on the North Terminal Expansion Project at Denver International Airport. A separate resolution to amend a contract with Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC for employment brand videos failed in a 6-6 tie vote. All other items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved $135M contract with Mile High Delivery Partners for North Terminal Expansion project management (12-0)
• Approved $83.3M contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management for airport Individual Carrier System operations (12-0)
• Approved $30M contract with Lea & Elliott for Automated Guideway Transit System revitalization support (12-0)
• Approved $3.6M contract with Interlock Construction for Eugene Field Branch Library renovation (12-0)
• Approved $1.5M amendment to Hardline Equipment street sweeper purchase order (12-0)
• Approved $900K loan and $100K grant amendment for 1371 Xenia Street income-restricted housing (12-0)
• Approved $55M Denver Health contract for correctional health care services (ordered published)
• Resolution 26-1116 for Sunny Side Up Solutions contract amendment failed (6-6)

Special Meeting Of The City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address a vacancy in the at-large Councilmember seat B. The session includes a proclamation honoring Councilwoman Parady.

• Resolution 26-1143: Declaring a vacancy in the office of an at-large Councilmember seat B
• Proclamation 26-1146: Honoring Councilwoman Parady

The Denver City Council held a special meeting and approved a consent agenda, declared a vacancy in the at-large Councilmember seat B, and approved a proclamation honoring Councilwoman Parady. All items passed unanimously with 12 ayes and no nays.

• Approved consent agenda (12-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-1143 declaring vacancy in at-large Councilmember seat B (12-0)
• Approved Proclamation 26-1146 honoring Councilwoman Parady (12-0)

Health and Safety

The committee approved two action items: a $55.5 million contract with Denver Health for jail medical services and an ordinance expanding the Mayor's Youth Commission. Five consent items were also passed en bloc, including a food security contract with Jefferson County Public Health and a grant for the Rocky Mountain HIDTA drug enforcement program.

• Approved $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for jail and detention health care (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Mayor's Youth Commission to increase youth participation (7-0)
• Approved RTD LiVE Program intergovernmental agreement for eligibility services (consent, 7-0)
• Approved $860,516 ONDCP grant for Rocky Mountain HIDTA drug enforcement (consent, 7-0)
• Approved $241,000 amendment to Jefferson County Public Health food access contract (consent, 7-0)
• Approved $239,000 amendment to Food Justice Northwest Aurora contract (consent, 7-0)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee did not hold a meeting on August 5, 2026. Instead, it approved two revocable permits through a consent agenda. Both permits allow metropolitan districts to encroach into public right-of-way for public art and bike storage.

• Revocable permit for Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District to install 8 cloud-shaped sculptures with metal pipes at 1900 16th Street (26-1130)
• Revocable permit for Denver Union Station Metropolitan District No. 1 to build a bike storage facility at 1550 Wewatta Street (26-1131)

The South Platte River Committee did not meet; instead, it approved a consent agenda containing two revocable permits. One permit allows Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District to place a cloud-shaped sculpture at 1900 16th Street, and the other allows Denver Union Station Metropolitan District No. 1 to install a bike storage building at 1550 Wewatta Street. Both were approved without discussion.

• Approved revocable permit for sculpture at 1900 16th Street (consent)
• Approved revocable permit for bike storage at 1550 Wewatta Street (consent)