Denver public meetings in 2023

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023, was canceled. There was no consent agenda provided.

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The scheduled committee meeting for December 27, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included several consent items regarding harm reduction and hazardous materials management contracts.

• Contract with Colorado Health Network for $1,000,700.03 for citywide harm reduction programming
• On-call contract with Belfor Environmental Services, Inc. for up to $5,000,000 for hazardous materials management
• On-call contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for up to $15,000,000 for hazardous materials management
• On-call contract with CG Environmental, Inc. for up to $5,000,000 for hazardous materials management
• On-call contract with ET Technologies, Inc. for up to $15,000,000 for hazardous materials management

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The scheduled meeting for December 26, 2023, has been canceled. There was no consent agenda provided.

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for December 26, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included consent items regarding appointments and a contract amendment for liquid asphalt.

• Reappointment of Mark Marshall to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors
• Appointment of Megan Berry to the Head Start Policy Council
• $2,000,000 increase to Jebro, Incorporated purchase order for liquid asphalt

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee will review ordinances regarding the opening and removal of shelters when temperatures are predicted to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. The agenda also includes a status update on House 1000 and several contract amendments.

• Ordinance regarding shelter removal at 32°F or lower
• Ordinance requiring temporary shelter opening at 32°F or lower
• $21,225 increase for youth detention screening and pre-trial services
• $533,200 grant for the Denver Cold Case Collaborative
• $400,000 increase for migrant shelter meal purchases

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The scheduled meeting for December 20, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included consent items regarding an air cargo lease at Denver International Airport and a solar program contract.

• Use and Lease agreement with 21 Air LLC for air cargo services at Denver International Airport
• $1,500,000 contract with Solar United Neighbors for the Solar Group Purchase Program through 6-30-2027

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council Operations Meeting will feature several briefings for council members. Topics include updates from the Budget Working Group, a credit card program refresher, and communication plan updates.

• Budget Working Group updates
• Credit Card Program refresher and FAQs
• Central's Communication Plan update
• Council President updates

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will review the adoption of the Near Northwest Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040. Members will also consider several land dedications for streets and alleys, and the appointment of Jolon Clark as Executive Director of Parks and Recreation.

• Adoption of the Near Northwest Area Plan (Council District 1)
• Dedication of West Alameda Avenue near South Knox Court (Council District 3)
• Dedication of West 10th Avenue near North Zenobia Street (Council District 3)
• Dedication of Public Alley bounded by South Osceola Street and West Cedar Avenue (Council District 3)
• Approval of Jolon Clark as Executive Director of Parks and Recreation

Finance & Governance Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Denver Finance & Governance Committee for December 19, 2023, was canceled. The provided agenda included several consent items regarding grants, contracts, and appointments.

• FEMA grant increase to $1,627,165.22 for humanitarian services
• $10 million increase to asphalt manufacturing contract with Aggregate Industries - WCR, Inc.
• $1,100,000 agreement for employee assistance programs
• $751,422 vehicle purchase from Asbury Automotive Group
• $3,000,000 escrow funding for the 51st Avenue project

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council is reviewing several items on the consent agenda. These include infrastructure contracts for Denver International Airport and funding amendments for citywide housing and employment programs. The meeting also addresses zoning changes and new public right-of-way dedications.

• $13,381,962 contract with Castle Rock Construction Company for Pikes Peak Parking Restoration at DIA
• Rezoning of 3051 Lawrence Street from G-RH-3, UO-3 to G-RX-3
• $3,377,000 increase to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract for supportive housing services
• $1,533,685 grant from Caring for Denver Foundation for the Alternatives to Jail-Denver Thrives Program
• $746,900 increase to the Bayaud Enterprises contract for the Denver Day Works Program

City Council

The Denver City Council is reviewing several agreements regarding housing and public services. This includes funding for non-congragate shelters, food programs, and downtown activation efforts.

• $3,100,000 contract with The Saint Francis Center for a 136-unit shelter at 4685 Quebec Street
• $2,074,504 contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for a 200-unit shelter at 4849 Bannock St
• $1,150,000 contract with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for 16th Street Mall recovery
• $1,735,985 contract with The Salvation Army to provide meals at micro-community sites
• $1,500,000 lease agreement with the Archdiocese of Denver for 3629 W. 29th Avenue

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee is reviewing several action items related to housing, shelter operations, and public safety. These include new contracts for non-congregate shelters and amendments to existing programs for supportive housing and job training.

• Contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for $2,074,504.00 for a 200-unit shelter at 4849 Bannock St
• Contract with The Saint Francis Center for $3,100,000.00 for a 136-unit shelter at 4685 Quebec Street
• Lease Agreement with Quebec Hospitality LLC for $10,381,000 for 4849 Bannock Street
• Grant from Caring for Denver Foundation for $1,533,685 for the Alternatives to Jail-Denver Thrives Program
• Amendment to The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract adding $3,377,000 for Supportive Housing Pay for Performance

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee meeting for December 13, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included consent items regarding Denver International Airport construction and TSA lease amendments.

• $13,381,962 contract for Pikes Peak Parking Restoration Phase 2 at DIA
• $859,214.04 lease amendment for TSA breakroom space at DIA

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will review several action items including property rezoning and land dedications. The meeting also includes a briefing from Denver Parks and Recreation regarding the Parks Equity Model.

• Rezoning of 3051 Lawrence Street from G-RH-3, UO-3 to G-RX-3
• Revocable permit for Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1 at 2650 Arkins Court
• Dedication of North Colorado Boulevard at North Colorado Boulevard and East 18th Avenue
• Contract amendment for Wilson & Company, Inc. to add $894,852.50 for the 48th Avenue Storm Interceptor project
• Dedication of West Colfax Avenue at West Colfax Avenue and North Newton Street

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included a personnel appointment and an amendment to a rental equipment contract.

• Appointment of Lauren Corboy to the Head Start Policy Council
• $350,000 increase to United Rentals North America Inc. purchase order (new total $800,000)

Emergency Response Working Group

The Emergency Response Working Group will meet at the City and County Building. The agenda includes attendance and a briefing regarding the House 1000 Site Map and Move-in Schedule.

• House 1000 Site Map and Move-in Schedule (23-1936)

Mayor-Council

The City Council is reviewing several financial agreements, including an $88.5 million purchase of 101 West Colfax Avenue. The agenda also includes various land dedications, zoning amendments, and contract extensions for citywide programs.

• Purchase of 101 West Colfax Avenue for $88,500,000
• Rezoning of 4001 and 4021 North Fillmore Street to U-MS-3
• Grant agreement with Access Mode, Inc. for $550,000 for TechUp programming
• Grant agreement with University of Colorado Denver for $532,000 for tech seminars
• Contract with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for $1,150,000 for 16th Street Mall recovery

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will receive a briefing on the CPD Neighborhood Planning Initiative Evaluation Update and Phase 3 Plans. The meeting also includes an overview of CPD Plan Implementation.

• CPD Neighborhood Planning Initiative Evaluation Update and Phase 3 Plans
• CPD Plan Implementation Overview

City Council

The City Council is considering several agreements related to Denver International Airport, including multiple food and retail concessions. Other items include a contract for Denver Public Library system maintenance and funding increases for short-term rental monitoring.

• $2,600,000 contract with Westover Corporation/Albireo Energy for Denver Public Library automation and CCTV maintenance
• $469,000 increase to Linebarger Analytics & Information Services, LLC for short-term rental monitoring
• Multiple airport concession agreements including Chick-Fil-A, Shake Shack, and Fat Sully’s Pizza
• $3,626,000 contract with Saab Colorado, Inc. for airfield management systems at DEN
• $900,000 contract with Honeywell International Inc. for airport ventilation and cooling control

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee is reviewing several action and consent items. These include a contract for downtown recovery activation and grants for the TechUp Program. The committee will also consider a lease for snow removal operations at Denver International Airport.

• $1,150,000 contract with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for 16th Street Mall recovery
• $550,000 grant to Access Mode, Inc. for TechUp Program programming
• $532,000 grant to University of Colorado Denver for TechUp program seminars
• Lease with Aero Snow Removal (CO) LLC for operations at Denver International Airport

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract amendments to fund mental health response programs citywide. These actions include extending services for the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program and the Crisis Intervention Response Unit, as well as funding the Behavioral Health Solutions Center.

• Add $2,326,616 to Denver Health and Hospital Authority for STAR program paramedics and vans
• Add $935,986 to WellPower for STAR program clinicians
• Add $4,110,334 to WellPower for the Behavioral Health Solutions Center at 2929 W 10th Avenue
• Add $2,082,705 to WellPower for the Crisis Intervention Response Unit (Caring for Denver Foundation funding)
• Add $700,000 to WellPower for the Crisis Intervention Response Unit (Police General Fund)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will consider a map amendment to rezone properties in Council District 9. The agenda also includes several requests to dedicate land for public alleys and rights-of-way. Additionally, the committee will review a permit for a fence encroachment.

• Rezoning 4001 and 4021 North Fillmore Street from E-SU-B & PUD 140 to U-MS-3
• Rezoning 1034 South University Boulevard from E-SU-DX to E-SU-DIX
• Dedication of public alleys and rights-of-way in Districts 7 and 9
• Permit for a four-foot tall iron fence at 2650 South Fillmore Street
• Relinquishing easements at 2565 East Alameda Circle

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review a purchase and sale agreement for 101 West Colfax Avenue. The meeting also includes a contract amendment for water maintenance services and a committee appointment.

• Purchase and sale agreement with Kayan, LLC for $88,500,000 for 101 West Colfax Avenue
• Contract amendment for Polarized Water Solutions, LLC to add $250,000 for citywide sand and grease trap maintenance
• City Council appointment of Daniel McCann to the Denver Deferred Compensation Plan Committee

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council is reviewing several departmental matters, including airport concession agreements and infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding legal representation for minors in court.

• $60 million master purchase order with Parkland USA Corporation for citywide fuel
• $3.6 million contract with Saab Colorado, Inc. for airfield management at DEN
• Ordinance requiring the Public Defender to represent minors in Denver County Court
• Rezoning of 434 South High Street from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
• $2 million purchase order with Safeware, Inc. for public safety equipment

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions including federal grant agreements, airport service contracts, and citywide software updates. The agenda also includes mayoral appointments for leadership roles in aviation, finance, and legal services.

• HUD Community Development Block Grant of $6,401,835
• Wright Choice, Inc. contract for $6,102,305 for airport drain cleaning
• Paymentech, LLC contract for $148,500,000 for credit card processing services
• The Remy Corporation contract for $5,000,000 for Workday professional services
• Appointment of Phillip Washington as Manager of Aviation

Charter Review Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Denver Charter Review Committee for December 4, 2023, was canceled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

City Council Retreat

The City Council is holding a retreat to continue discussions regarding recommended changes to their rules of procedure. The meeting includes a review of these procedural rules.

• Continued discussion of recommended changes to rules of procedure
• Review of rules of procedure

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee is reviewing an ordinance to provide public defenders for responsible minors in court. Members will also consider several contract amendments for housing, legal services, and emergency shelters.

• $2,249,537 contract for a 60-unit micro community site in Council District 7
• $750,000 increase to the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund
• $1,000,000 increase to Bayaud Enterprises for emergency shelter support
• $300,00 for East Colfax Community Collective rental and eviction assistance
• $698,257 DOJ grant to reduce violence in crime hot spots

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The scheduled committee meeting for November 29, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included several consent items regarding Denver International Airport concessions and citywide service contracts.

• $2,600,000 contract with Westover Corporation for building automation maintenance
• $3,626,000 contract with Saab Colorado for airfield management system support
• Chick-Fil-A concession agreement at Concourse A ($894,413 MAG)
• Shake Shack concession agreement at Concourse A ($894,413 MAG)
• $900,000 contract with Honeywell Building Solutions for airport HVAC maintenance

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will review a briefing from DRCOG and several consent items. These include a property rezoning on South High Street and contract amendments for sewer repairs and Ruby Hill Phase 3 Design.

• Rezoning of 434 South High Street to U-SU-C1
• $1,796,182.40 contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for sewer pipe rehabilitation
• $153,726.00 amendment to the Ruby Hill Phase 3 Design contract

Finance & Governance Committee

The scheduled Finance & Governance Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda included consent items for various citywide contracts and budget adjustments, such as fuel supplies and public safety equipment.

• $60,000,000 master purchase order with Parkland USA Corporation for fuel
• $10,000,000 master purchase order with Green Flush Technologies, LLC for prefabricated restrooms
• $2,000,000 master purchase order with Safeware, Inc. for public safety and emergency equipment
• $390,000 rescission from City Council District budgets to Human Services Border Crisis Response SRF
• Amendment to Vance Brothers, Inc. contract adding $250,000 for tack oil

Emergency Response Working Group

The meeting includes a briefing on the Homelessness Management Information System overview, item 23-1878. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Homelessness Management Information System overview (23-1878)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council meeting includes several departmental appointments and contract approvals. Items include funding for housing stability programs, airport maintenance, and infrastructure design. The council will also address budget transfers for border crisis response.

• $4,250,000 contract with Satellite Shelters, Inc. for modular community buildings
• $148,500,000 contract with Paymentech, LLC for credit card processing services
• $6,102,305 contract for cleaning and maintenance at Denver International Airport
• $6,401,835 HUD grant for neighborhood and business development
• Appointments for Directors of Human Services, Aviation, Finance, and City Attorney

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will receive a briefing on user experience data regarding homelessness solutions. Members will also discuss an ordinance concerning sweeps and freezing temperatures.

• Briefing on User Experience Data to Drive Solutions to Homelessness (23-1867)
• Discussion on Sweeps and Freezing Temperatures Ordinance (23-1868)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions related to Denver International Airport operations and citywide services. Items include airline lease agreements, airport maintenance contracts, and beverage sponsorship agreements. The council is also considering funding for library e-books and historical document digitization.

• Agreement with Swire Pacific Holdings, Inc. (Coca Cola) for $1,564,000 in beverage services
• Agreement with Overdrive, Inc. for $17,000,000 for library e-books and audiobooks
• Master Purchase Order with NanoLumens, Inc. for $4,000,000 for airport LED displays
• Contract with New Flooring Horizons LLC for $1,000,000 for airport floor repair
• Contract with Airline Fabricare Systems, LLC for $5,000,000 for airport upholstery services

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee will review several action items involving citywide contracts for modular community buildings, meal services, and rental assistance. It also includes a briefing on the health impacts of cold weather and a mayoral appointment.

• $4,250,000 contract with Satellite Shelters, Inc. for House1000 modular community buildings
• $1,735,985 contract with The Salvation Army to provide meals to micro-community sites
• Contract amendment for The Urban Farm to increase total to $848,172.68 for HYPE participants
• Amendment to Denver Health and Hospital Authority agreement for $676,612.16 total via NurseLine
• $4,413,171 contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance Program

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included consent items regarding HUD grants and Denver International Airport operations.

• $6,401,835 HUD grant for neighborhood and business development
• Cayman Airways lease agreement at Denver International Airport
• $6,102,305 contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for airport drain cleaning
• Appointment of Phillip Washington as CEO of the Department of Aviation

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The scheduled committee meeting for November 21, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included several consent items regarding land dedication, contract extensions for tree maintenance, and a refuse truck rental amendment.

• Contract with Stream Design, LLC for $1,032,525.28 for 47th and Walden Park design
• Amendment to Big Truck Rental, LLC contract adding $1,763,220.00 for refuse truck rentals
• Five land dedication items for streets and alleys in Council Districts 2, 3, and 10
• Permit for Denargo Market Metropolitan District at 2650 Arkins Court
• Term extensions for tree maintenance contracts with Acme Tree Service Inc., Bear Creek Landscape and Tree Service, and Environmental Tree Care LLC

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several financial actions including fund transfers for the border crisis response. The agenda includes multiple contract amendments for software, banking, and equipment services. Additionally, the committee will consider mayoral appointments for the Department of Finance and City Attorney.

• $8,000,000 transfer to Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund
• $5,000,000 rescission from agency General Fund appropriations for Affordable Housing
• $148,500,000 contract with Paymentech, LLC for credit card processing services
• Rescission of $4,196,356.20 in unused Capital Improvement Funds
• Mayoral appointment of Nicole Doheny as Executive Director of the Department of Finance

Emergency Response Working Group

The meeting includes attendance and briefings. A briefing covers the House 1000 Budget Update23-1825.

• House 1000 Budget Update23-1825

Mayor-Council

The scheduled meeting for November 21, 2023, was cancelled. All agenda items were designated to move forward on consent.

• Sponsorship agreement with Coca Cola for $1,564,000
• Amendment to Pernod Ricard USA, LLC revenue agreement for $309,000
• GovOS, Inc. contract amendment for $1,200,000
• Rezoning of 1645 North Grape Street and 2040 North Ash Street
• NanoLumens Inc. master purchase order for $4,000,000

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions including contract extensions for Denver International Airport and funding for public safety software. Significant portions of the agenda involve multi-million dollar agreements to fund rapid rehousing and outreach services for people experiencing homelessness.

• Contract extension for airport construction insurance and support with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
• Agreement with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for justice-involved work experience at Denver International Airport totaling $9,626,475
• Contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for $3,067,157 to support Denver 911 Computer Aided Dispatch software
• Agreement with ConvergeOne, Inc. for $5,244,267.91 to maintain the Viper 9-1-1 system
• Funding for The Salvation Army's Denver Transformational Rapid-Rehousing program totaling $4,000,000

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee is considering several airline lease agreements for Denver International Airport. It is also reviewing citywide contracts for library e-books, beverage sponsorships, and airport maintenance.

• $17,000,000 contract with Overdrive, Inc. for library e-books and audiobooks
• Multiple airline lease agreements at Denver International Airport (DEN)
• $5,000,000 contract for airport upholstery and repair services
• $1,564,000 sponsorship agreement with Coca Cola for beverage services
• $2,000,000 total to digitize the Rocky Mountain News collection

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee is reviewing multiple action items involving service contracts for shelters, micro-communities, and legal defense. These items include funding for youth shelter operations, transportation services, and eviction legal defense.

• $10,090,903 contract with The Salvation Army for the emergency shelter at 4040 Quebec Street
• $2,308,929 contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for a micro-community site in Council District 8
• $3,812,474 contract with The Colorado Village Collaborative for a 120-unit micro community site in Council District 7
• $1,451,142 contract with The Gathering Place for citywide micro community site operations
• $850,736 contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for mental and physical health support

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council Operations Meeting consists of a series of scheduled briefings. Topics include updates from the Budget Working Group and reports from the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council and Caring for Denver.

• Greener by Default briefing
• Caring for Denver briefing
• Budget Working Group updates
• Central’s Communication Plan update
• Council President updates

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several action items including fund transfers for park space development in Council Districts 4 and 9. The agenda also includes various contract amendments and new agreements for citywide services such as trash collection, records management, and refuse truck parts.

• Transfer of $1,300,000 to acquire 2369 South Quebec Street for park space
• Purchase and sale agreement with BSD High Line LLC for 2369 South Quebec Street for $1,250,000
• Transfer of $1,500,000 to acquire 4458 North Pearl Street and 4441 North Washington Street for park space
• Purchase and sale agreement with TRI-B Associates LLP for $1,205,000 for park development
• Contract with 5280 Waste Solutions, LLC for $7,000,000 for trash collection services

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will review several action items including rezoning requests and building code amendments. Discussion also includes funding for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project and various land dedications.

• Rezoning 4001 and 4021 North Fillmore Street from E-SU-B & PUD 140 to U-MS-3
• Amending Denver Building, Fire, and Green Codes to align with national regulations
• Adding $1,451,939.36 to a Kraemer North America, LLC contract for Colfax Bus Rapid Transit
• Contract with Stream Design, LLC for $1,032,525.28 for 47th and Walden Park services
• Inter-Governmental Agreement with the City of Aurora for Colfax Bus Rapid Transit construction

Emergency Response Working Group

The group will meet at the City and County Building to conduct business. The agenda includes a briefing on the STAR Program update.

• STAR Program Update

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council is reviewing the 2024 Annual Appropriation and several contract amendments. These include funding for homelessness services, airport operations, and public health initiatives. The agenda also includes rezoning requests in Council Districts 3 and 7.

• Rezoning of 1021 South Hooker Street in Council District 3
• $9,200,000 contract increase for justice-involved work programs at Denver International Airport
• $3,037,326 increase for homelessness outreach services via Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
• $1,807,494 CDC grant for overdose prevention and harm reduction efforts
• $6,000,000 transfer to the Colfax BRT capital improvement projects fund

City Council

The Denver City Council is reviewing the Mayor's proposed 2024 budget. The council will also consider several resolutions regarding service agreements and new food and retail concessions for Denver International Airport. One item proposes adding $2,400,000 to the Renewable Denver Community Solar Initiative.

• Review of Mayor's Proposed 2024 Budget
• $2,400,000 increase for the Renewable Denver Community Solar Initiative
• $979,000 contract for Denver International Airport concession master plan
• $1,000,000 amendment to WJ Advisors LLC airport consulting services
• New food and retail concession agreements at Denver International Airport

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will receive a briefing from Xcel Energy regarding the city's power grid. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Briefing from Xcel Energy on Serving Denver’s Power Grid (23-1774)

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Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several action items related to Denver International Airport. These include an amendment for work experience programs, a contract extension for construction insurance support, and a new concession agreement.

• Amends Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. contract by $9,200,000 for a total of $9,626,475
• Extends Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC contract term through 11-14-2027
• Approves Chick-Fil-A concession contract with a minimum annual guarantee of $894,413

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will consider several land use amendments and municipal code changes. Action items include property rezoning, a cooperative agreement for Arkins Park, and a $1,000,000 intergovernmental agreement with Evergreen Fire Protection District.

• Rezoning of 1021 South Hooker Street from S-SU-D to E-TU-C
• Rezoning of 1227-1271 South Pearl Street from U-MS-3 to U-MS-5
• Amending the RINO Arts District cooperative agreement for Arkins Park buildings
• Amending Chapter 39 regarding park fees at Arkins Court Park
• $1,000,000 intergovernmental agreement with Evergreen Fire Protection District

Finance & Governance Committee

The scheduled meeting for November 7, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included several consent items regarding city contracts, fund amendments, and appointments.

• Contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for $3,067,157 for Denver 911 software
• Contract amendment with ConvergeOne, Inc. for $480,287.91 to support the Viper 9-1-1 system
• Creation of the 'Denver District Attorneys State Grants Fund'
• Ordinance establishing the 2024 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill)
• Rescission of $6,000,000 from the Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund for Colfax BRT projects

Emergency Response Working Group

The Emergency Response Working Group will receive a briefing regarding migrant intake and sheltering. The agenda also includes standard attendance procedures.

• Update on Migrant Intake and Sheltering (23-1705)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will consider several items including large contracts for homelessness services and medical care. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, airport contract amendments, and budget approvals for business improvement districts.

• $73,194,238 operating agreement with Denver Health for medical and public health services
• $9,349,000 contract with Denver Rescue Mission to support homeless shelter operations
• Rezoning of multiple properties along the E. Colfax Corridor
• $1 million increase to WJ Advisors contract for airport consulting services
• $723,828 purchase order for replacement monitors at Denver International Airport

City Council

The Council will consider multiple amendments to the Mayor's Proposed 2024 Budget. Members will also act as the Board of Equalization for a protest regarding the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall. Additionally, the Council will review several new concession agreements for Denver International Airport.

• Amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2024 Budget
• $979,000 contract for Denver International Airport's concession master plan
• New airport concessions including Starbucks ($529,125 min annual guarantee) and Pour La France ($1,260,423 min annual guarantee)
• Board of Equalization hearing for Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall assessment protest

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will receive a briefing regarding council member salaries. This item is identified as 23-1703.

• Briefing on Council Member Salaries (23-1703)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee will consider an action item to increase domestic violence victim protections in municipal courts. It will also review several consent items involving funding for public health, HIV/AIDS care, homelessness services, and disability supports.

• Victim rights protection ordinance (23-1620)
• Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement: $73,194,238
• Independence House, Inc. contract increase to $9,600,200
• The Salvation Army contract increase to $7,524,600
• Rocky Mountain Human Services contract: $108,040,721

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee will review 2024 operating plans and budgets for several Business Improvement Districts and General Improvement Districts. The agenda also includes contract amendments and equipment purchases for airport services.

• $1 million increase for WJ Advisors Financial Consulting Services contract
• $551,380.50 purchase order for flight information PCs from DHE Computer Systems
• $723,828 purchase order for replacement monitors from CDW Government LLC
• 2024 operating plans and budgets for various Business Improvement Districts
• Lease agreement with Air General Inc. for airport cargo handling

City Council

The Denver City Council is reviewing several amendments to the Mayor’s proposed 2024 budget. The agenda also includes consideration of large-scale airport service contracts and federal infrastructure grants. Additionally, the council will discuss various housing rehabilitation loans and street system changes.

• $47,500,000 contract with TK Elevator Corporation for Denver International Airport
• $33,061,222 federal grant for the Washington Street Livability Project
• $6,000,000 purchase order for manufactured sleeping units
• $2,799,732 contract for the Civic Center Next 100 Project
• $803,337 purchase order for K9 transport equipment at Denver International Airport

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee is reviewing multiple concession contracts for food, beverage, and retail businesses at Denver International Airport. Additionally, the body will consider amendments to a master operator agreement regarding community solar and electric vehicle charging facilities.

• On-call contract with Concession Planning International Australia PTY Ltd. up to $979,000
• Multiple airport concession contracts including Starbucks Coffee ($529,125) and Pour La France ($1,260,423)
• Amendment to McKinstry Essention, LLC agreement adding $2,400,000 for community solar and EV chargers
• Amendment to McKinstry Essention, LLC contract regarding scope of work and fee schedule clarification

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee will consider a master lease for a 300-room hotel and an option to purchase the property for $43,000,000. It will also review contract amendments for several homelessness service providers. A briefing on citywide outreach efforts is also scheduled.

• Lease of a 300-room hotel at $83,333.33 per month
• Option to purchase property from 4040 Quebec LLC for $43,000,000
• $4,000,000 contract with The Salvation Army for rapid-rehousing
• Contract amendment for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless totaling $14,141,667
• $677,031 HUD grant for permanent supportive housing

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will review a Regional Transportation District presentation and several consent items. These include a design services contract, easement relinquishments, and the dedication of land as public right-of-way.

• $3,400,451 contract with OZ Architecture, Inc. for Richard T. Castro building renovation
• Relinquishment of South Glencoe Street and South Grape Street Avenue easements at 5301 Leetsdale Drive
• Relinquishment of an easement portion at 3701 West 16th Avenue
• Dedication of a privately-owned easement parcel as public right-of-way for South Colorado Boulevard

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several action items including a $14,044,000 fund rescission. The meeting also includes discussions on amending technology contracts for public safety and increasing funding for migrant sheltering efforts.

• Rescind $14,044,000 from the General Fund Contingency to address unbudgeted needs
• Amend Versaterm Public Safety Inc. contract by $1,096,129.29 for Denver Police and 911 support
• Amend Versaterm Public Safety Inc. contract by $1,529,982 for electronic records management
• Amend CenturyLink Sales Solutions, Inc. contract for connectivity and bandwidth services
• Amend Colorado Hospitality Services Inc. purchase order by $8,000,000 for migrant sheltering

Emergency Response Working Group

The Emergency Response Working Group will hold briefings during this meeting. The agenda includes an overview of HOST and rapid rehousing 23-1563.

• HOST Overview and Rapid Rehousing 23-1563

Mayor-Council

The meeting includes several items for approval regarding city contracts, infrastructure grants, and property rezonings. Proposed actions include funding amendments for migrant shelter meals and a major federal grant for the Washington Street Livability project. The council will also review various land use amendments and airport service agreements.

• $47,500,000 agreement with TK Elevators Corp for airport conveyance construction services
• $33,061,222 federal grant for the Washington Street Livability project
• Amendments to purchase orders totaling $2.5 million for meals at migrant shelters
• $2,799,732 contract with Studio Gang Architects for the Civic Center Next 100 Project
• Rezoning of properties at 560 South Emerson Street and 4850 North Federal Boulevard

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding citywide service agreements. These include funding for shelter construction, airport maintenance, and professional design services for roads and bridges.

• $4,500,000 grant to Volunteers of America for 60 shelter units at Theodora Family Hotel
• $1,300,000 master purchase order to M-B Companies, Inc. for Denver International Airport snow removal
• $1,000,000 contract with New Horizons Flooring Co., LLC for airport floor replacement
• $7,000,000 amendment to Atkins North America, Inc. for civil and roadway design services
• $4,000,000 amendment to David Evans and Associates, Inc. for civil and bridge design services

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee is reviewing several items concerning housing, public safety, and migrant services. Proposed actions include a $43 million property purchase option and a lease for a 300-room hotel in Council District 8. The agenda also includes contract amendments for meals at migrant shelter locations and a grant for violence interruption programming.

• Option to purchase property from 4040 Quebec LLC for $43,000,000
• $6,000,000 purchase order for manufactured sleeping units citywide
• Monthly lease of a 300-room hotel in Council District 8 for $83,333.33
• $799,000 DOJ grant for violence interruption programming
• Amendments to purchase orders for migrant shelter meals totaling $2,500,000

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several action items related to Denver International Airport operations. These include a multi-year agreement for elevator construction services and a purchase order for police K9 transport equipment.

• $47,500,000 professional services agreement with TK Elevators Corp (TKE) for airport conveyance replacement
• $803,337 purchase order with EP Blazer LLC for ten Denver Police special service vehicles with K9 transport equipment
• Amendment to Hertz Corporation ground lease to update boundary and space exhibit

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council operations meeting features briefings on equity, diversity, and employment. The agenda also includes updates from the Budget Working Group and the Council President.

• City Council social media discussion
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion briefing
• CAO EMP Employment briefing
• Budget Working Group updates
• Council President updates

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will consider several rezoning requests and land use amendments. The agenda also includes items regarding public right-of-way dedications and subdivision plats. Additionally, the committee will review a large federal grant intended for road and sidewalk improvements on Washington Street.

• $33,061,222 Federal Highway Administration grant for Washington Street Livability project
• $2,799,732 contract with Studio Gang Architects, Ltd. for Civic Center Next 100 Project
• Rezoning of 4850 North Federal Boulevard from B-3 and P-1 to E-CC-3x
• Subdivision plat approval for Pena Station Filing No. 6
• Rezoning of 5107, 5111, 5115, 5117, 5135 North Emerson Street from I-A, UO-2 to G-RX-5

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included consent items regarding HIV service funding and election vehicle procurement.

• $4,659,872 appropriation for Ryan White Part A Program HIV services
• Purchase of a vehicle for Clerk and Recorder election operations (Item 23-1491)

Emergency Response Working Group

The Emergency Response Working Group will hold a briefing regarding the Migrant Response Overview 23-1513. The agenda contains no other specific discussion items.

• Briefing on Migrant Response Overview 23-1513

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will receive a briefing regarding the evaluation of the Neighborhood Planning Initiative. This item is presented by Community Planning and Development.

• Neighborhood Planning Initiative Evaluation briefing

City Council

The Denver City Council is reviewing the Mayor's proposed 2024 budget ahead of a public hearing on October 23. The agenda includes several contract approvals, such as parking management for Denver International Airport and citywide maintenance services. The council will also consider extensions to local disaster emergency declarations.

• $83,803,994.15 contract for parking operations management at Denver International Airport
• Notice of public hearing for the Mayor's Proposed 2024 Budget
• Increase of Honey Bucket contract from $975,000 to $7,000,000 for portable toilet services
• $829,891.25 grant for food access through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative
• Extension of local disaster emergency declaration for unsheltered residents to November 13, 2023

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee is reviewing several action items including contract amendments and new grants. These items cover topics such as homelessness assistance, rental assistance programs, and public health operations.

• Contract amendment for La Raza Services, Inc. to extend community engagement services through 2-29-2024
• New $700,000 contract with Denver Rescue Mission for case management and housing assistance
• Amendment to Rocky Mountain Human Services contract adding $4,913,600 for a total of $67,413,600
• Grant of $1,650,000 to expand Medication Assisted Treatment programs in the jail system
• Contract with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver for $1,493,000 to rehabilitate 3501-3543 High Street

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee will review an authorization for Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A-B, totaling up to $815,000,000. The agenda also includes a contract extension for job training and a purchase order for airport snow removal equipment.

• Authorization of up to $815,000,000 in Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A-B
• Contract amendment with Mi Casa Resource Center for COVID-19 job training support
• $1,300,000 purchase order to M-B Companies, Inc. for airport snow removal equipment

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the Advancing Equity in Rezoning Project. Members will also consider resolutions to amend various on-call contracts for engineering and design services. Most amendments extend contract end dates to January 2026.

• Briefing on the Advancing Equity in Rezoning Project
• $2,000,000 increase for AECOM bridge design services
• $7,000,000 increase for Atkins North America roadway and traffic engineering
• $4,000,000 increase for David Evans and Associates, Inc. professional services
• $5,000,000 increase for HNTB Corporation project management

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will review a briefing on eminent domain and several consent items. These items include amending city contracts and leases, as well as reallocating funds from completed maintenance projects to other capital improvements.

• Rescission of $1,196,539 from completed facilities maintenance projects for new capital improvements
• Amendment to Qcera, Inc. contract adding $114,000 for employee leave tracking software
• Amendment to Shames Makovsky Property Management, LLC contract adding $300,000
• Lease amendment with Denver Health and Hospital Authority reducing total contract by $159,697.44
• Briefing on eminent domain from the Department of Finance

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council meeting includes several items for approval via consent, including large-scale airport operations and facility maintenance contracts. The agenda also covers adjustments to affordable housing funds, citywide landscaping services, and human services programming.

• LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC contract for Denver International Airport parking management: $83,803,994.15
• Rezoning of 1021 North Monroe Street from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1
• Increase of Warren Village Inc. loan agreement limit by $4,000,000 to a total of $30,000,000
• Contract amendment for The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for Park Avenue West: +$82,000 (new total $2,987,235)
• Expansion of CTM Inc. contract for city-owned facility landscaping and snow removal to $6,550,000

City Council

The Denver City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city contracts and land use. This includes a performance-based loan for a community center in Harvey Park and an increase in funding for citywide body armor. The council will also consider multiple project management contracts and appointments to local boards.

• $2,925,000 loan to Commún Denver Inc. to redevelop Machebeuf Hall into a community center
• $150,000 increase for citywide body armor, bringing the total to $600,000
• Seven $3,000,000 on-call contracts for project management services
• Sublease amendment for 4600 East 48th Avenue to provide health services
• Dedication of three parcels as public alleys in District 9