Denver public meetings in 2024

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

This meeting of the Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee was canceled. The consent agenda includes five items: two street dedications as public right-of-way along North Federal Boulevard, a revocable permit for utility encroachment in an alley near 8th Avenue, a $1,172,690 contract for ADA curb ramps on Evans Avenue, and a $3,350,000 contract for stormwater drainage improvements at Bowles Lateral and Marston Lake.

• $3,350,000 contract with Hamon Infrastructure for stormwater separation and drainage at Bowles Lateral and Marston Lake (Council District 2)
• $1,172,690 contract with JALISCO INTERNATIONAL for concrete medians and ADA curb ramps on Evans Avenue (Council District 2)
• Dedication of two city-owned parcels as public right-of-way on North Federal Boulevard at West Regis Boulevard and near West 47th Avenue (Council District 1)
• Revocable permit to West 8th Partners for storm sewer and communication conduits beneath the alley between 621 and 607 West 8th Avenue (Council District 3)

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting was canceled, but a consent agenda was processed. All five consent items were approved, including two right-of-way dedications, a revocable encroachment permit, and two construction contracts for ADA improvements and stormwater drainage.

• Approved Resolution 24-1846 dedicating city-owned land as North Federal Boulevard right-of-way
• Approved Resolution 24-1856 granting revocable encroachment permit to West 8th Partners, LLC for storm sewer and communication conduits
• Approved Resolution 24-1859 contract with JALISCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. for $1,172,690 for ADA concrete medians and curb ramps (Evans Avenue Vision Zero)
• Approved Resolution 24-1861 contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $3,350,000 for stormwater separation and drainage improvements near Bowles Lateral
• Approved Resolution 24-1865 dedicating two city-owned parcels as North Federal Boulevard right-of-way

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee, although the meeting was cancelled, approved several consent items. These include a $5,500,000 master purchase order with AM Signal LLC for Hirschmann ethernet switches for traffic signals, an amendment to the Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors contract adding $2,000,000 for a total of $3,200,000 and extending the term to 12‑31‑2025, and budget appropriations for a Community Services Block Grant and a fund‑number correction. The approvals are recorded in the consent agenda.

• Approve Master Purchase Order SC-00009861 with AM Signal LLC for $5,500,000 to purchase Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories for traffic signals citywide.
• Amend contract with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC to add $2,000,000, bringing the total to $3,200,000 and extending the term to 12‑31‑2025 (FINAN-202262220-00/FINAN-202262220-01).
• Amend Council Bill No. CB24-1498 to correct the fund number for the transfer from the Convention Center Special Revenue Fund (15607) (item 24-1845).
• Appropriate budget based on a Colorado Department of Local Affairs letter of intent to fund the Community Services Block Grant program (item 24-1862).

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda was approved. Four items were passed by consent, including a $5.5 million purchase order for traffic signal equipment, a fund correction, a budget appropriation for a grant program, and a contract amendment for financial advisory services.

• Approved Master Purchase Order SC-00009861 with AM Signal LLC for $5,500,000 for Hirschmann ethernet switches (Resolution 24-1845)
• Approved Council Bill 24-1862 amending CB24-1498 to correct fund number for Convention Center Special Revenue Fund transfer
• Approved Council Bill 24-1863 appropriating budget for Community Services Block Grant program based on DOLA letter of intent
• Approved Resolution 24-1864 amending Ernst & Young contract, adding $2,000,000 for new total of $3,200,000, extending term to 12-31-2025

Mayor-Council

The scheduled Mayor-Council meeting for December 31, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included numerous resolutions and bills covering health insurance, contracts, land dedications, and grants.

• Amendment with United HealthCare Services, Inc. adding $100,000,000 for city employee medical plans
• Establishment of Denver Health and Hospital Authority Tax Fund Special Revenue Fund from voter-approved 2Q
• Contract with ConvergeOne, Inc. for $10,724,438 for Carbyne Apex 911 telephony system
• Revenue grant agreements totaling over $13 million from HUD for housing and homelessness programs
• Contract with W.W. Clyde & Co. for $22,179,130 for Runway 17R-35L pavement and lighting at DEN

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee met on Dec 25, 2024, but the meeting was canceled and only a consent agenda was considered. The committee approved an amendment to a contract with Denver Public Schools adding $83,585.81 for the Denver Great Kids Head Start program. It also approved three HUD grant agreements: $4,053,292 for HOPWA services, $562,654 for Emergency Solutions Grants, and $2,615,517.62 for other housing programs.

• Amend contract with Denver Public Schools, adding $83,585.81 (total $3,640,428.64) for Cost of Living Adjustment funds for the Denver Great Kids Head Start program
• Approve HUD HOPWA grant of $4,053,292 to support housing for low‑income people living with HIV/AIDS citywide
• Approve HUD Emergency Solutions Grant of $562,654 for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing citywide
• Approve HUD grant of $2,615,517.62 for services and projects supporting various housing program areas citywide

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda was approved. This included a contract amendment with Denver Public Schools for Head Start COLA funds and three HUD grant agreements for housing and homelessness services.

• Approved contract amendment with Denver Public Schools for $83,585.81 (total $3,640,428.64) for Head Start COLA funds
• Approved HUD grant of $4,053,292 for HOPWA housing support for low-income people with HIV/AIDS
• Approved HUD grant of $562,654 for Emergency Solutions Grant programs (shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing)
• Approved HUD grant of $2,615,517.62 for housing program services and projects

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee meeting was canceled, and items were moved to the consent agenda. The body is approving a federal grant for neighborhood and business development and a contract for airport pavement and lighting upgrades.

• Grant agreement with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for $6,603,841 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Contract with W.W. Clyde & Co. for $22,179,130 for Runway 17R-35L Complex Pavement Rehabilitation and Lighting Upgrade at Denver International Airport

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda was approved. This included a $6.6 million HUD grant for neighborhood and business development programs and a $22.2 million contract for runway pavement rehabilitation at Denver International Airport.

• Approved $6,603,841 HUD CDBG grant agreement for neighborhood and business development programs (consent)
• Approved $22,179,130 contract with W.W. Clyde & Co. for Runway 17R-35L pavement and lighting upgrade at DIA (consent)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting. A consent agenda item is included for the sale of a small city-owned parcel in District 9.

• Purchase & sale agreement with Menalto III, LLC for a 118-square-foot parcel at 3575 North Chestnut Place for $14,750.00

The South Platte River Committee met on December 25, 2024, but held no substantive discussion. The only action was approval of a consent agenda item: the sale of a 118-square-foot city-owned parcel at approximately 3575 North Chestnut Place to Menalto III, LLC for $14,750.00. No other decisions were made.

• Approved sale of 118-sq-ft parcel at 3575 N Chestnut Pl to Menalto III, LLC for $14,750 (consent)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, was canceled. A consent agenda included items such as dedicating 11 city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council District 8, amending intergovernmental agreements with the University of Colorado Denver and Colorado School of Mines, and approving a subdivision plat for Pena Station Townhomes. No votes or discussion occurred due to the cancellation.

• Dedicates 11 city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council District 8 (24-1816)
• Approves IGA with RTD for Federal Boulevard BRT Equitable TOD Implementation Plan (24-1821)
• Grants revocable permits for elevated patios at Sushi Den (1487 S. Pearl St.) and Ototo (1501 S. Pearl St.) (24-1829, 24-1830)
• Approves Pena Station Townhomes subdivision plat in Council District 11 (24-1832)
• Amends agreements with University of Colorado Denver and Colorado School of Mines without cost changes (24-1817, 24-1834)

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda was approved. All listed items were passed by consent, including street dedications, intergovernmental agreements, revocable permits, and contract amendments.

• Approved consent agenda including 15 items
• Approved street dedications (24-1816, 24-1818)
• Approved IGA amendments with CU Denver and Colorado School of Mines (24-1817, 24-1834)
• Approved RTD IGA for Federal Boulevard BRT plan (24-1821)
• Approved revocable permits for Sushi Den and Ototo patios (24-1829, 24-1830)
• Approved revocable permit for staircases at 2020 West Barberry Place (24-1833)
• Approved subdivision plat for Pena Station Townhomes (24-1832)
• Approved contract amendments and funding agreement extensions (24-1835, 24-1836, 24-1837, 24-1838)

Finance & Governance Committee

The December 24, 2024 meeting of the Finance & Governance Committee was canceled. The consent agenda included several items that were not acted upon: a $100,000,000 increase to the United HealthCare Services contract, a new Denver Health and Hospital Authority Tax Fund, a $10,724,438 contract for a 911 telephony system, a $650,000 golf bunker sand purchase, and a vehicle purchase for a behavioral health grant. No votes or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.

• Amends United HealthCare Services contract by adding $100,000,000 for total of $265,000,000 for city employee medical plans (24-1823).
• Establishes Denver Health and Hospital Authority Tax Fund Special Revenue Fund using sales tax revenue from Referred Ballot Measure 2Q (24-1840).
• Approves $10,724,438 contract with ConvergeOne for Carbyne Apex 911 telephony system (24-1842).
• Approves $650,000 master purchase order with Golf and Sport Solutions for golf course bunker sand (SC-00009864).
• Approves capital equipment purchase of a vehicle from DPHE for Criminal Justice Early Intervention Grant (24-1841).

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda was approved. Five items were passed by consent, including a $650,000 golf course sand purchase, a $100 million increase to a United HealthCare contract, a new Denver Health tax fund, a vehicle purchase, and a $10.7 million 911 system contract.

• Approved Master Purchase Order SC-00009864 with Golf and Sport Solutions LLC for $650,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment with United HealthCare Services, Inc. adding $100,000,000 (consent)
• Approved Council Bill 24-1840 establishing Denver Health and Hospital Authority Tax Fund (consent)
• Approved Council Bill 24-1841 for DPHE vehicle purchase (consent)
• Approved Council Resolution 24-1842 with ConvergeOne, Inc. for $10,724,438 (consent)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, is cancelled. The agenda includes a $72,625,546 contract for replacing the Physical Access Control System at Denver International Airport, several amendments adding millions to homeless service contracts, and a zoning code change to update rezoning processes. No decisions will be made at this cancelled meeting.

• Contract with PCL Construction for $72,625,546 to replace airport security system
• Amendment adding $3,377,000 to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for housing services
• Amendment adding $1,910,000 to Urban Peak Denver for youth homeless shelter services
• Bill to amend zoning code to update rezoning process and review criteria
• $15,000,000 on-call contract for Burnham Yard planning and infrastructure projects

City Council

The Denver City Council will consider a $2.5 million agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust for affordable housing, along with several other funding and policy items. Also on the agenda are resolutions to dedicate city-owned land as public right-of-way and a late-filed bill to increase city purchasing thresholds to $150,000. Final consideration includes a $4.6 million rescission from General Fund contingency and an amendment to set the District Attorney's salary for 2025–2028.

• $2.5M agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust for affordable housing in District 9
• $951,750 grant from Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for auto theft task force
• RTD Ecopass program agreement for Denver employees costing $250,778
• Late-filed bill raising formal bidding threshold to $150,000 and informal to under $150,000
• Amendment to set District Attorney salary for 2025–2028 term

The Denver City Council approved an amended ordinance setting the District Attorney's salary at $244,816 annually for the 2025-2028 term, with a 9-2 vote. The council also adopted resolutions including a $2.5 million funding agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust and several street dedications, and passed multiple bills on final consideration, including a $951,750 grant for auto theft prevention. All other items were approved unanimously or en bloc.

• Amended and passed DA salary ordinance to $244,816/year (9-2)
• Approved $2.5M agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust (11-0)
• Adopted resolution dedicating streets/alley in Council District 7 (11-0)
• Adopted resolution dedicating streets/alley in Council District 6 (11-0)
• Adopted resolution dedicating West Regis Boulevard in Council District 1 (11-0)
• Approved $951,750 CATPA auto theft prevention grant (11-0)
• Approved $4.61M General Fund rescission and appropriations (11-0)
• Approved $500,000 for Highline Canal Trail/Yale Ave project (11-0)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee will discuss and act on an ordinance regarding needle exchange and treatment referral programs. Members will also receive a briefing on the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program and consider several contract amendments for homelessness services.

• Ordinance 24-1791 to remove limitations on needle exchange and treatment referral programs
• Contract amendment for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless adding $3,377,000 for SHP4P housing services
• Contract amendment for Urban Peak Denver adding $1,910,000 for youth shelter and services
• Contract amendment for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless adding $480,040 for respite care
• Contract amendment for Burgwyn Residential Management Services, LLC adding $200,000 for Fourth Quarter Apartments and Ruby Hill Residences

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee approved Council Bill 24-1791, which removes certain limitations on needle exchange and treatment referral programs, by a 7-0 vote. The committee also approved four consent items en bloc (7-0), amending contracts with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and other providers to add a combined $5.5 million for homeless services, including respite care, supportive housing, and youth shelter. A briefing on the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved Council Bill 24-1791 removing limitations on needle exchange programs (7-0)
• Approved $480,040 amendment for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless respite care (7-0)
• Approved $3,377,000 amendment for Supportive Housing Pay for Performance program (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 amendment for permanent supportive housing at Fourth Quarter Apartments and Ruby Hill Residences (7-0)
• Approved $1,910,000 amendment for Urban Peak Denver youth homeless services (7-0)

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee will consider approving a $72,625,546 contract with PCL Construction Services Inc. to replace the Physical Access Control System (PACS) at Denver International Airport. The 815-day project includes new card readers, infrastructure, and software in Council District 11.

• Contract with PCL Construction Services Inc. for $72,625,546 to replace airport access control system
• Project duration of 815 days for design and construction at Denver International Airport

The committee approved a $72,625,546 contract with PCL Construction Services Inc. for construction and management services to replace the Physical Access Control System (PACS) at Denver International Airport. The vote was 5-0, with two members absent. The contract covers 815 days and includes card readers, associated infrastructure, and software.

• Approved $72,625,546 contract with PCL Construction Services Inc. for PACS replacement at DEN (5-0)

Operations Meeting of the City Council

This is a procedural operations meeting with no votes or decisions scheduled. The council will receive briefings on budget working group updates, human resources updates, a presentation on immigration ordinances and executive orders, and an update on Rule 11 of the Council Rules of Procedure concerning expenditures.

• Presentation on Immigration Ordinances and Executive Orders by Councilwoman Jamie Torres
• Update on Council Rules of Procedure Rule 11 - Expenditures by Legislative Counsel Anshul Bagga
• Budget Working Group Updates from Chair Kevin Flynn
• Human Resources Working Group Updates from Chair Jamie Torres
• Council President Updates from President Amanda Sandoval

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee is deciding on amending the Denver Zoning Code to update the rezoning map amendment process and review criteria. Also up for votes: dedicating city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council District 3, amending a traffic management system contract with Transcore ITS, and approving a $15 million contract with HDR Engineering for Burnham Yard planning and infrastructure projects.

• Amend Denver Zoning Code to update rezoning map amendment process and review criteria (24-1797)
• Dedicate two City-owned parcels as Public Right-of-Way at North Osage Street and West 9th Avenue (24-1792)
• Dedicate six City-owned parcels as Public Right-of-Way along Morrison Road (24-1793)
• Amend contract with Transcore ITS, LLC: add $61,926.69, new total $1,096,885.60 for traffic management system (24-1798)
• Approve $15,000,000 professional services contract with HDR Engineering for Burnham Yard Planning and Infrastructure Projects (24-1801)

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 7-0 to approve Council Bill 24-1797, which updates the Denver Zoning Code's map amendment (rezoning) process and review criteria. The committee also approved four consent items, including dedicating city-owned parcels as public right-of-way and two contract amendments.

• Approved Council Bill 24-1797 to update rezoning process and review criteria (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-1792 dedicating two parcels as Public Right-of-Way (consent)
• Approved Resolution 24-1793 dedicating six parcels as Public Right-of-Way (consent)
• Approved Resolution 24-1798 amending Transcore ITS contract, adding $61,926.69 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 24-1801 for $15M HDR Engineering on-call contract for Burnham Yard (consent)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will consider an ordinance amending campaign finance rules. They will also receive a briefing on the Rise and Elevate Bond. Consent items include a $12 million purchase order for MRO and PPE supplies, an increase in the formal bidding threshold to $150,000, and multiple commission appointments.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article III on campaign finances (24-1676)
• Master Purchase Order with W.W. Grainger for $12,000,000 for MRO and PPE (24-1790)
• Increase formal bidding threshold to $150,000 and informal to less than $150,000 (24-1807)
• Rise and Elevate Bond Update briefing (24-1812)
• Appointments to Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission, Commission for People with Disabilities, and Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (24-1808, 24-1809, 24-1810)

The Finance & Governance Committee postponed Council Bill 24-1676, which would amend campaign finance rules, until January 28, 2025, with a 6-0 vote. The committee also approved several consent items, including a $12 million master purchase order for maintenance supplies, a bidding threshold increase, and multiple commission appointments.

• Postponed campaign finance bill 24-1676 until Jan 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved $12M master purchase order with W.W. Grainger for MRO supplies and PPE (consent)
• Approved reappointment of Megan Berry to Head Start Policy Council (consent)
• Approved increase of formal bidding threshold to $150,000 (consent)
• Approved appointments to Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission (consent)
• Approved appointments to Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (consent)
• Approved appointment/reappointment to Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (consent)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor‑Council will consider several actions, including appointments to a business improvement district, a rezoning map amendment, a contract amendment for the Salvation Army Connection Center, and multiple land dedication resolutions. The council will also approve a $951,750 grant from the Colorado Department of Public Safety to fund motor vehicle theft prevention and related equipment. All items are presented as resolutions or bills for council approval.

• Approves appointments of Juan Padro, Paul Addo, and Margaux Askeland to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District (term ends 11‑30‑2027).
• Approves map amendment rezoning 2000 South Bannock Street from I‑A,UO‑2 to C‑RX‑5 in District 7.
• Amends Salvation Army Connection Center contract, adding $500,000 for a new total of $1,621,211 and extending the contract through 12/31/25.
• Dedicates two City‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way in Council District 7 near South Broadway and East Wesley Avenue.
• Approves $951,750 grant from the Colorado Department of Public Safety for motor vehicle theft prevention and capital equipment citywide.

City Council

The Denver City Council will vote on resolutions establishing the 2024 mill levies for property taxes due in 2025 for the city, Denver Public Schools, and special districts. The agenda also includes approval of several large contracts, including a $14 million telecommunications deal at Denver International Airport and a $11.6 million amendment to a navigation center lease. Other items cover street dedications, software support, and board appointments.

• Set 2024 mill levies for city, Denver Public Schools, and special districts (resolutions 24-1757, 24-1758, 24-1759)
• Approve $14,000,000 telecommunications contract with Zayo Group, LLC at Denver International Airport (24-1738)
• Amend lease for non-congregate navigation center at 4685 Quebec Street by adding $11,592,000 (24-1619)
• Approve $1,541,122 noise monitoring system contract with PASSUR Aerospace at DEN (24-1737)
• Approve $13,000,000 contract for Denver Fire Retiree Post Employment Health Plan administration (24-1750)

The Denver City Council approved a ban on flavored tobacco products (24-1765) with an 11-1 vote, and passed a major zoning code update (24-1589/24-1590) after amendments. It also approved a $6 million contract for rental and utility assistance, a $14 million telecom contract for the airport, and several other contracts and resolutions. A motion to postpone the District Attorney salary ordinance failed, and the bill was ordered published.

• Approved flavored tobacco ban (24-1765) 11-1
• Approved zoning code overhaul (24-1589/24-1590) as amended 12-0
• Approved $6M TRUA contract with Brothers Redevelopment (24-1697) 11-0
• Approved $14M Zayo telecom contract for DIA (24-1738) 12-0
• Approved $1.54M PASSUR noise monitoring contract (24-1737) 12-0
• Approved $387K police liability settlement (24-1814) 12-0
• Ordered published DA salary ordinance (24-1763) 9-3 after postponement failed
• Approved consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions 12-0

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will review two map amendment requests. These items involve rezoning specific properties in the Auraria neighborhood and District 7.

• Rezoning of 500, 501, and 551 Wazee Street from C-MX-8 to D-CPV-C
• Rezoning of 2000 South Bannock Street from I-A,UO-2 to C-RX-5

The committee approved a map amendment rezoning 2000 South Bannock Street from I-A,UO-2 to C-RX-5 (7-0). A separate rezoning for 500, 501, and 551 Wazee Street was postponed until January 8, 2025 (7-0).

• Approved rezoning at 2000 S Bannock St from I-A,UO-2 to C-RX-5 (7-0)
• Postponed rezoning at 500, 501, 551 Wazee St until Jan 8, 2025 (7-0)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will hear a briefing on drug overdose data and trends. The committee will also vote on consent items, including a $951,750 grant from the Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for motor vehicle theft prevention and a contract amendment adding $500,000 for the Salvation Army Connection Center homeless services.

• Briefing on Drug Overdose Data and Trends by Denver Public Health, Medical Examiner, Denver Health, and Center for Addiction Medicine
• Consent item: Grant award of $951,750 from Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) for auto theft prevention and capital equipment
• Consent item: Amendment to Salvation Army Connection Center contract adding $500,000 (new total $1,621,211) and extending through 12/31/25 for homeless services

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee approved two consent items. It accepted a $951,750 grant from the Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority to address motor vehicle theft and purchase capital equipment. It also amended a Salvation Army Connection Center contract, adding $500,000 for a new total of $1,621,211 and extending it through 12/31/25 for family homelessness services. Both items were approved by consent with no roll-call vote recorded.

• Approved grant award from CATPA accepting $951,750 for auto theft prevention and capital equipment (consent)
• Approved amendment to Salvation Army Connection Center contract adding $500,000, new total $1,621,211, extended through 12/31/25 (consent)

Housing and Homelessness Working Group

The Housing and Homelessness Working Group will receive a briefing from the Department of Housing Stability on state and federal funding resources available for affordable housing. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational.

• Briefing (Item 24-1789): Adam Lyons, Department of Housing Stability, presents State and Federal Funding Resources for Affordable Housing.

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

This committee will hear a briefing on the Neighborhood Planning Initiative and consider a proclamation to rename Civic Center Station to Wade Blank Station. Consent items include dedicating three city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council Districts 1, 6, and 7.

• Proclamation to rename Civic Center Station to Wade Blank Station (24-1787)
• Dedicate two parcels as public alley near South Broadway, East Iliff, South Lincoln, East Wesley in District 7 (24-1774)
• Dedicate two parcels as East Ohio Avenue and public alley in District 6 (24-1777)
• Dedicate a parcel as West Regis Boulevard near North Julian Street in District 1 (24-1779)

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved three consent resolutions dedicating city-owned parcels as public rights-of-way for streets and alleys in Council Districts 1, 6, and 7. The committee also received briefings on the Neighborhood Planning Initiative and a proclamation to rename Civic Center Station to Wade Blank Station. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 24-1774 dedicating public alley and South Broadway right-of-way (consent)
• Approved Resolution 24-1777 dedicating East Ohio Avenue and public alley right-of-way (consent)
• Approved Resolution 24-1779 dedicating West Regis Boulevard right-of-way (consent)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee canceled its December 10 meeting. The consent agenda includes appointments to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District and an Intergovernmental Agreement with RTD for $250,778 to administer the Ecopass program for Denver employees.

• Appoints Juan Padro, Paul Addo, and Margaux Askeland to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District through 11-30-2027.
• Approves $250,778 Intergovernmental Agreement with RTD to administer the Ecopass program for Denver employees through 12-31-2025.

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting was canceled, but consent agenda items were approved. The committee approved appointments to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District and an intergovernmental agreement with RTD for the Ecopass program.

• Approved appointments to Cherry Creek North BID (24-1771)
• Approved $250,778 IGA with RTD for Ecopass program (24-1776)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will consider a $35.5 million federal grant for infrastructure projects in Council District 9, multiple housing and homeless service contracts totaling over $12 million, and contracts for airport operations and police co-responder services. Several bills address property tax mill levies, pedestrian mall district dissolutions, and a district attorney salary amendment.

• $35.5M USDOT Reconnecting Communities grant for infrastructure in District 9
• $14M contract with Zayo Group for telecommunications at Denver International Airport
• $6M contract with Brothers Redevelopment for Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance
• $2.1M agreement with WellPower for police co-responder services
• Amendments adding $800K for eviction legal services and $1.3M for homeless bridge housing

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will hold briefings on two primary topics. These include a discussion on the problem property "Doom Loop" and updates regarding Community Planning and Development Regulatory processes.

• Briefing on the Problem Property "Doom Loop" (24-1781)
• Community Planning and Development Regulatory Updates (24-1782)

The Budget and Policy Committee met on December 9, 2024, with 9 members present. The meeting consisted of two briefings: one on the 'Doom Loop' problem property initiative and another on Community Planning and Development regulatory updates. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this session.

• No formal decisions made; meeting consisted of briefings only

City Council

The Denver City Council will vote on multiple contracts and agreements, including a $23.5 million master purchase order for natural gas transportation, a $12.1 million extension for Energize Denver compliance services, and a $1.84 million contract for an electronic health records system. Also on the agenda are several public alley dedications and a contract for mental health services with the Caring For Denver Foundation.

• $23,500,000 natural gas transportation contract with Spark Energy Gas, LLC, citywide.
• $12,107,899 contract extension with Touchstone IQ LLC for Energize Denver compliance services.
• $1,841,978 contract with NaphCare, Inc. for electronic health records software system.
• $976,000 grant from CDPHE for eight electric buses at Denver International Airport.
• $1,842,574 contract with TechSkill Nation LLC for a web-based data aggregation platform.

The Denver City Council approved a consent agenda of resolutions and bills, including a $23.5 million master purchase order with Spark Energy Gas for natural gas transportation, a $12.1 million amendment for Energize Denver services, and a $10.2 million contract for rental and utility assistance. It also postponed a resolution for a Quebec Street navigation center until the next meeting and postponed a bill on Downtown Development Authority boundaries until after a related vote. The council ordered publication of a flavored tobacco ban and several zoning changes, and approved final passage of a landmark designation, a rezoning, and the Downtown Development Authority plan.

• Approved $23.5M natural gas transportation contract with Spark Energy Gas (12-0)
• Approved $12.1M amendment for Energize Denver help desk and compliance services (12-0)
• Approved $10.2M contract with The Community Firm for rental and utility assistance (12-0)
• Approved $976K grant for eight electric buses at Denver International Airport (12-0)
• Approved $5.2M amendment for Behavioral Health Solutions Center with WellPower (12-0)
• Postponed Quebec Street navigation center resolution to Dec. 16 (unanimous)
• Postponed Downtown Development Authority boundary bill until after related hearing (12-0)
• Ordered published flavored tobacco ban (11-1)

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee will vote on two action items: a $1.5 million contract with PASSUR Aerospace for a noise monitoring system at Denver International Airport, and a $12.1 million amendment to the Energize Denver Hub contract for benchmarking compliance services. The committee will also receive a briefing on the city's Tree Canopy Plan and consider consent items for internet and telecom services.

• Amends contract with Touchstone IQ LLC for Energize Denver Hub benchmarking, adding $12,107,899 (total $17,730,699) through 2026
• Approves $1,541,122 contract with PASSUR Aerospace for noise monitoring system at Denver International Airport (District 11)
• Briefing on the City's Tree Canopy Plan by Parks, Climate Action, and DOTI
• Consent: $2,134,566 contract with Comcast for internet at 29 Denver Public Library branches
• Consent: $14,000,000 contract with Zayo Group for telecom services at Denver International Airport

Housing and Homelessness Working Group

This is a discussion-only meeting of the Housing and Homelessness Working Group. The single agenda item is a briefing on land trusts, social housing, and other ownership innovations to support housing affordability. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Briefing on land trusts, social housing, and other ownership innovations (Agenda Item 24-1766)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will vote to accept a $35,475,000 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant from USDOT for infrastructure projects in Council District 9. The committee will also relinquish the easement at 2763 Blake Street that was created by Vacating Ordinance No. 54, Series of 1926. Both items are on the consent agenda.

• Relinquish easement at 2763 Blake Street (vacating Ordinance No. 54, Series of 1926)
• Approve intergovernmental grant agreement to receive $35,475,000 federal funding for infrastructure in Council District 9

The South Platte River Committee met on December 4, 2024, and approved two consent agenda items. It approved Council Bill 24-1726 to relinquish an easement at 2763 Blake Street, and Council Bill 24-1752 to accept a $35,475,000 federal grant from the USDOT Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods program for infrastructure projects. Both items were approved by consent without discussion.

• Approved relinquishment of easement at 2763 Blake Street (consent)
• Approved $35,475,000 USDOT grant agreement for infrastructure projects (consent)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will vote on an ordinance setting the District Attorney's salary for 2025-2028 and on a flavored tobacco sales ban. They will also approve contracts totaling over $15 million for rental assistance, eviction legal services, homeless shelters, and behavioral health programs. Most items are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance to set DA salary for four-year term (24-1763)
• Ordinance banning flavored tobacco sales (24-1765)
• $6,000,000 contract with Brothers Redevelopment for Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program
• $2,700,000 amendment to La Raza Services for STAR program community engagement
• $2,100,000 co-responder services contract with WellPower (Mental Health Center of Denver)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is approving several financial actions, including a $13,000,000 contract with Nationwide Denver Fire Local 858 PEHP to administer the fire retirees' health plan. It also rescinds $4,610,000 from the General Fund contingency, authorizes a $2,500,000 master purchase order with Fastenal, and amends the AssetWorks contract by adding $505,464.98. The committee is establishing 2024 mill levies for the city, Denver Public Schools and special districts, and receiving $500,000 from Arapahoe County for the Highline Canal Trail/Yale Ave Improvements project.

• $13,000,000 contract with Nationwide Denver Fire Local 858 PEHP for retiree health plan (ends 12‑31‑2029)
• $2,500,000 master purchase order with Fastenal Company (ends 8‑31‑2026, possible extensions to 8‑31‑2029)
• AssetWorks contract amendment adding $505,464.98, new total $4,037,929.83, extended to 12‑4‑2027
• $500,000 receipt from Arapahoe County for Highline Canal Trail/Yale Ave Improvements (Council District 4)
• Establishment of 2024 City mill levy for property taxes due in 2025

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will hold briefings on parks and residential permitting processes and equity in rezoning. Members will also consider several land dedications and the dissolution of four pedestrian mall maintenance districts.

• Additional $1,079,974.00 for PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC. for Colfax Transit Implementation - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Design
• $1,747,245.55 expenditure for Xcel Energy to relocate gas facilities at East Yale Avenue and South Holly Street
• Dissolution of 20th Street, 22nd Street/Park Avenue West, Broadway Viaduct, and Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall maintenance districts
• Dedication of 17 City-owned parcels as Public Right-of-Way along South Sheridan Boulevard
• Briefings on Parks and Recreation and Community Planning and Development permitting processes

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council is deciding on several high-value contracts for housing stability, public health, and city infrastructure. The body will also consider budget transfers and the purchase of new city equipment.

• Contract with The Community Firm for $10,193,757 to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program
• Grant agreement for $976,000 to purchase eight electric buses at Denver International Airport
• Contract amendment with WellPower adding $5,210,000 to operate the Behavioral Health Solutions Center
• Purchase order with Spark Energy Gas, LLC for $23,500,000 for natural gas transportation
• Authorization to purchase 5 trash trucks from the Planned Fleet Fund

City Council

The City Council will vote on a memorandum of understanding with Denver Fire Fighters Local 858 to set minimum staffing levels for certain fire apparatus companies. Several airport contracts totaling over $28 million will also be decided, including $15.5 million for IT hardware and support and $12 million for financial consulting. Other items include acceptance of a $12.67 million FEMA grant for shelter services and amendments to janitorial contracts citywide.

• Firefighter minimum staffing MOU (24-1768)
• $15,500,000 master purchase order with Zivaro for airport IT support (24-1656)
• $12,000,000 contract with WJ Advisors for airport financial consulting (24-1653)
• $12,670,592 FEMA Shelter and Services Program grant acceptance (24-1674)
• $5,100,000 amendment to Roth Property Maintenance janitorial contract (24-1643)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda listed several consent items, including contract amendments and new agreements for behavioral health, rental assistance, and homelessness services with the dollar amounts shown. Because the meeting was cancelled, no decisions were made on these items.

• Amend contract with Mental Health Center of Denver (WellPower): add $5,210,000 for a new total of $21,280,560 and extend to 12/31/2025 for the Behavioral Health Solutions Center.
• Approve contract with The Community Firm (TCF) DBA The Community Economic Defense Project: $10,193,757, ending 12/31/2025 to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program.
• Amend contract with Denver Rescue Mission: add $500,000 for a new total of $1,200,000 and extend to 12/31/2025 for complex case management for homelessness.
• Approve funding agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust: $2,500,000 to support Colorado’s Infrastructure and Strong Communities Grant Program.
• Amend contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado: add $875,000 for a new total of $1,748,637 and extend to 12/31/2025 to administer the TRUA program.

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The November 27, 2024 meeting of this Denver City Council committee was canceled. The consent agenda included two items: a $976,000 grant from CDPHE for eight electric buses at Denver International Airport, and a $989,438.23 purchase order with Oracle America Inc. for software and cloud services.

• Approves a grant agreement with CDPHE for $976,000 for eight electric buses at DEN (PLANE-202477017)
• Approves a purchase order with Oracle America Inc. for $989,438.23 for Oracle software and support at DEN (PO-00157945)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting was canceled; the consent agenda was included and would have been approved en bloc. Items include contract amendments, new contracts for natural gas transport and electronic health records software, and fund transfers.

• Master Purchase Order with Spark Energy Gas, LLC for $23,500,000 for natural gas transportation, citywide
• Contract with NaphCare, Inc. for $1,841,978 for Electronic Health Records software, citywide
• Contract with TechSkill Nation LLC for $1,842,574 for a Data Aggregation platform, citywide
• Amendment to MHC Kenworth Denver contract increasing from $499,000 to $2,500,000 for heavy-duty parts
• Rescinds $20,000,000 from Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund to transfer to Climate Protection Capital Fund

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

This meeting of the Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee was canceled. The agenda included three consent items: a $500,000 on-call contract for floor and surface coating services at recreation centers, and two dedications of city-owned parcels as public alleys in Council Districts 1 and 3.

• On-call contract with Valiant Contractors, Inc. for up to $500,000 over three years for floor coating at recreation centers citywide
• Dedication of parcel near North Knox Court, West 12th Avenue, North King Street, and West 10th Avenue as public alley (District 3)
• Dedication of parcel near West 47th Avenue, North Stuart Street, West 48th South Drive, and North Raleigh Street as public alley (District 1)

Mayor-Council

The November 26, 2024, meeting was canceled, but a consent agenda was provided. The items include various contract amendments, airport service agreements, and rezoning requests.

• Rezoning of multiple properties in Goldsmith, University Hills, Indian Creek, Washington Virginia Vale, and Virginia Village neighborhoods
• Contract with WJ Advisors LLC for $12,000,000 for financial management consulting at Denver International Airport
• Master purchase order with Zivaro, Inc. for $15,500,000 for airport hardware and software
• FEMA Shelter and Services Program grant funding acceptance for $12,670,592
• Contract amendment with Roth Property Maintenance, L.L.C. adding $5,100,000 for citywide janitorial services

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several high-value contracts for Denver International Airport and workforce training. The body is also deciding on funding for permanent supportive housing and non-congregate shelters.

• Contract with MHMP 21 Navajo LLP for $73,694,595 for 94 supportive housing units at 901 Navajo Street
• Master purchase order with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for $16,000,000 for DIA hardware and software
• Master purchase order with SHI International Corp for $8,500,000 for Microsoft licenses at DIA
• Contract with Wiggins Junction, LLC for $4,522,163 for towing services at DIA
• Contracts with BlocPower, LLC and Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. for $1,000,000 each for heat pump training

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will receive a briefing from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on a volume-based trash update. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Briefing: Volume-based Trash Update by DOTI

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee will consider contracts for financial management consulting at Denver International Airport and hardware/software support. It also plans to amend an agreement with the Denver Film Society for additional years of screenings.

• Approves $12M contract for financial management consulting at Denver International Airport
• Approves $15.5M contract for IT hardware and support at Denver International Airport
• Amends agreement with Denver Film Society for three additional years of screenings
• Approves $1.5M contract amendment for flydenver.com website hosting at Denver International Airport
• Briefing on Workforce Development

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will hear a Denver Police briefing on the city’s gun‑crime strategy, then consider a series of consent items. The items amend or approve contracts that add funding, extend terms, or reduce a contract for services such as eviction legal aid, housing navigation, shelter operations, a loan fund for affordable housing, and a grant for the Co‑Responder program. Most contracts affect citywide programs, while two shelter contracts pertain to the emergency shelter at 4040 Quebec Street in Council District 8.

• Amend The Salvation Army contract, reducing it by $808,000 to $9,282,903 and extending to 3/31/2025 for emergency shelter management at 4040 Quebec Street (Council District 8).
• Approve a $1,200,000 contract with The Salvation Army to extend staffing at the Stone Creek (Best Western) Non‑Congregate Shelter through 3/31/2025 (Council District 8).
• Add $350,000 to Colorado Legal Services contract, total $1,817,520, extending to 12/31/2025 for free eviction legal services to about 400 households citywide.
• Add $700,000 to Colorado Poverty Law Project contract, total $3,055,152, extending to 12/31/2025 for free eviction legal services to about 900 households citywide.
• Approve a $2,106,665 grant from the Caring for Denver Foundation for the Co‑Responder Program supporting the Crisis Intervention Unit citywide.

Operations Meeting of the City Council

This meeting consists solely of briefings and updates from working groups and the Council President. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda is procedural and informational.

• Budget Working Group update from Chair Kevin Flynn
• Human Resources Working Group update from Chair Jamie Torres
• Legislative Process Feedback from Co-Chairs Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Chris Hinds
• Council President updates from Amanda Sandoval

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee will vote on a map amendment to rezone properties in the Goldsmith, University Hills, Indian Creek, Washington Virginia Vale, and Virginia Village neighborhoods. A consent item amends a contract with the Mile High Flood District adding $3.762 million for drainage improvements along Sanderson Gulch. Several right-of-way dedications and a revocation of a hospital sewer encroachment permit are also on the consent agenda. Multiple on-call restoration contracts are extended with no cost changes.

• Rezoning of multiple properties in Council Districts 4, 5, and 6 across five neighborhoods
• Amended contract with Mile High Flood District adding $2,762,000 in city funds and $1,000,000 in district funds for Sanderson Gulch drainage improvements (total $9,894,419.38)
• Dedication of seven city-owned parcels as public right-of-way at various locations (East 8th Avenue, West Mississippi Avenue, South Wolff Street, and several alleys)
• Revocation of a revocable permit for St. Joseph's Hospital to encroach into the right-of-way with a sanitary sewer at 1835 North Franklin Street
• Approval of a $1,000,000 grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado for Skyline Park improvements

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is deciding on boundary changes and a revised plan for the Denver Downtown Development Authority in Council District 10. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding campaign finances and several citywide contract amendments.

• Amending boundaries and the Plan of Development for the Denver Downtown Development Authority
• Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article III concerning campaign finances
• Adding $5,100,000 to Roth Property Maintenance, L.L.C. contract for janitorial services (new total $31,550,000)
• Adding $575,000 to KG Clean, Inc. contract for janitorial services (new total $5,225,000)
• Acceptance of $12,670,592 in FEMA Shelter and Services Program - Competitive (SSP-C) grant funding

Mayor-Council

The City Council will consider several rezonings, including a property at 1691 Chestnut Place from PUD 531 to C-MX-20, and major contracts for Denver International Airport, such as a $16 million IT hardware and software contract. Other items include amendments for shelter and housing programs, annual maintenance costs for pedestrian mall districts, and a landmark designation for the Currie/Dryer Cottage.

• Rezone 1691 Chestnut Place from PUD 531 to C-MX-20 (District 10)
• Rezone 950 and 970 North Federal Boulevard from E-MX-3 to C-MX-8 (District 3)
• Approve $16,000,000 IT hardware/software contract with Advanced Network Management for DIA (District 11)
• Approve $4,522,163 towing services contract with Wiggins Junction LLC for DIA (District 11)
• Amend lease for non-congregate navigation center at 4685 Quebec Street, adding $11,592,000 (District 9)

City Council

The City Council will act as the Board of Equalization to consider assessment reductions for the 20th Street and St. Luke's Pedestrian Malls. It will approve several contracts, including a $5,000,000 purchase order for passenger bridge components at Denver International Airport and a $2,225,000 order for Genetec video‑surveillance software at the same airport. Additional approvals cover a $2,600,000 fertilizer purchase for parks, a $1,000,000 workforce‑training contract with BlocPower, LLC, and other related resolutions.

• Board of Equalization to consider reductions for 20th Street and St. Luke's Pedestrian Mall assessments
• $5,000,000 master purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for passenger bridge components at Denver International Airport
• $2,225,000 master purchase order with Best Products & Service Company LLC for Genetec software licenses, support and training at Denver International Airport
• $2,600,000 amendment to master purchase order with Nutrien AG Solutions Inc. for fertilizer for Denver Parks and Recreation and Denver Golf
• $1,000,000 contract with BlocPower, LLC to train Denver’s heating and cooling workforce in heat‑pump technologies

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will consider several contract amendments, including a large lease amendment for a navigation center at 4685 Quebec Street. It will also review changes to a municipal code section on magistrate salaries, a contract for home‑study services, a shelter contract with U.S. Motel Denver North, and a grant for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program. Each item involves adjustments to funding amounts, contract terms, or program dates.

• Amends lease with Quebec Hospitality, LLC: adds $11,592,000 (total $17,432,700) and extends to 12‑31‑2025 for a non‑congregate navigation center at 4685 Quebec Street (Council District 9).
• Amends contract with Mile High United Way: extends end date to 8‑31‑2026 for the My Spark program, no change to contract amount.
• Amends contract with Maple Star Colorado (Clarvida): adds $175,000 (total $1,054,000) and extends to 2‑28‑2025 for state‑trained social worker home studies and child visits.
• Amends agreement with U.S. Motel Denver North, Inc.: adds $1,000,000 (total $2,615,000) and extends to 3‑31‑2026 to provide non‑congregate shelter units when emergency shelter beds are full.
• Approves grant agreement with Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program: $2,384,800.93 for placement payments, support services, and staff costs citywide.

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will vote on two rezoning map amendments and two related actions for Denver Public Library property acquisition. The rezonings affect properties at 1691 Chestnut Place and 950-970 North Federal Boulevard. The library actions include a $3,575,000 fund appropriation and a $3,550,000 purchase agreement for properties at 1339 West Cedar Avenue and 1250 West Maple Avenue.

• Rezone 1691 Chestnut Place from PUD 531 to C-MX-20 (District 10)
• Rezone 950 and 970 North Federal Boulevard from E-MX-3 to C-MX-8 (District 3)
• Appropriate $3,575,000 from Library Special Revenue Fund to Capital Projects Fund for acquisition at 1339 W Cedar Avenue
• Approve $3,550,000 purchase agreement with WoodrowMae Investments for properties at 1339 W Cedar and 1250 W Maple (District 3)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee is reviewing changes to the Denver Zoning Code to simplify standards and reduce permitting times. Members will also decide on landmark designations and annual maintenance costs for several local districts.

• Proposed amendments to the Denver Zoning Code to streamline procedures and reduce permitting times citywide
• Individual landmark designation for the Currie/Dryer Cottage at 4450 Tennyson Street
• Contract amendment for WM Curbside, LLC adding $200,000 for a new total of $650,000 for hazardous waste disposal
• Contract amendment for Downtown Denver Business Improvement District adding $1,000,000 for 16th Street Mall renovation furnishings
• Approval of 2025 annual maintenance costs for multiple Local Maintenance Districts, including South Broadway and 20th Street Pedestrian Mall

City Council

The City Council will consider the Mayor’s proposed 2025 budget, along with several resolutions including contract amendments and new agreements. Notable items include a $8.2 million increase for security services, an $8.15 million contract for South Platte Drive improvements, and a $2.5 million agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association. The meeting also includes proclamations for Veterans and Denver Fire Station 3.

• Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budget (24-1453)
• Securitas Security Services contract amendment: +$8.2M, new total $51.2M (24-1485)
• Ames Construction: $8,152,300 for South Platte Drive improvements (24-1484)
• Colorado Symphony Association master user agreement: $2.5M for Boettcher Concert Hall (24-1481)
• Commún Denver grant: $1.1M for healthy food access and education (24-1276)

Finance & Governance Committee

The November 12, 2024, meeting of the Denver Finance & Governance Committee was canceled. A consent agenda was included, covering several contract amendments, appointments, and approvals that would have been considered.

• Amends contract with Kaplan Kirsch LLP for special legal counsel on capital projects through 4-30-2025 (no cost change)
• Approves mayoral appointment of Jonathan Cappelli to Denver Housing Authority through 11-30-2029
• Approves $500,000 contract with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company for workers' compensation surety bond through 12-31-2029
• Amends contract with Point b(e) Strategies LLC adding $50,000 for total $940,000 for grant writing services
• Approves $647,431 contract with CliftonLarsenAllen LLP to audit 2024 city financial statements, with renewal options up to $3,436,216

Mayor-Council

The body is deciding on the 2025 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill) and operating budgets for numerous Business Improvement Districts. The meeting includes a presentation on the volume-based trash program and several high-value infrastructure and service contracts.

• 2025 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill) ordinance
• Contract with ECI Site Construction Management Inc. for $12,304,297.73 for 52nd and Emerson Water Quality Facility Phase 2
• Seven on-call landscaping and green infrastructure contracts of $2,000,000 each
• Rezonings at 2258 North Perry Street, 1000 South Logan Street, and 1090 Hooker Street
• Master purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $5,000,000 for Denver International Airport passenger bridge components

Housing and Homelessness Working Group

The Housing and Homelessness Working Group will receive a briefing from the Department of Housing Stability and Community Planning and Development on expanding housing affordability. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this informational item.

• Briefing: Expanding Housing Affordability Overview (Item 24-1563) by Laia Mitchell and Emily Collins

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will consider several contracts and agreements, including a five‑year contract with the Caring For Denver Foundation to administer the Caring for Denver Fund, and a $600,000 contract with Psychological Dimensions, LLC for pre‑employment psychological evaluations for police and fire candidates. The committee will also receive a briefing on a proposed ordinance to restrict sales of flavored tobacco products. Additional items include approval of the 2025 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement, a $634,880 HUD grant for the Continuum of Care Bedrock Program, and a $71,776.13 amendment to the DHHA operating agreement.

• Approve a five‑year contract with Caring For Denver Foundation to administer the Caring for Denver Fund
• Approve a $600,000 contract with Psychological Dimensions, LLC for pre‑employment psychological evaluations for police and fire candidates (ends 11/30/2027)
• Approve a $634,880 HUD Revenue Grant Agreement to fund the Continuum of Care Bedrock Program for permanent supportive housing (ends 10/31/2025)
• Approve the 2025 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
• Briefing on an ordinance to restrict sales of flavored tobacco products

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee is deciding on 2025 operating plans and budgets for multiple Business and General Improvement Districts across the city. Members will also discuss the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency's annual report and 2025 goals.

• 2025 Operating Plans and Budgets for BIDs including Downtown Denver, RiNo, Five Points, and Colfax
• Contract with BlocPower, LLC for $1,000,000 for heat pump workforce training
• Contract with Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc for $1,000,000 for heat pump workforce training
• Master purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $5,000,000 for Denver International Airport passenger bridge components
• Master purchase order with Best Products & Service Company LLC for $2,225,000 for airport video surveillance software

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is reviewing several property rezoning amendments and land dedications. The body is also deciding on multiple citywide landscaping contracts and intersection safety grants.

• Contract with ECI Site Construction Management Inc. for $12,304,297.73 for the 52nd and Emerson Water Quality Facility Phase 2
• Seven on-call landscaping and green infrastructure contracts at $2,000,000.00 each
• CDOT grant agreements for intersection improvements at Park Ave/Lawrence and Evans/Sherman ($1,673,000.00) and Dakota at Lincoln & Broadway ($1,640,000.00)
• Rezoning requests for 2258 North Perry Street, 1000 South Logan Street, and 1090 Hooker Street
• Dedication of City-owned parcels as Public Right-of-Way in Council Districts 10 and 5

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee meeting was canceled, but a consent agenda was included. The items involve the 2025 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill), fund transfers, and various service contracts.

• Ordinance establishing the 2025 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill)
• Purchase order amendment with Nutrien AG Solutions Inc for fertilizer totaling $3,000,000
• Contract for Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow & Farbes, LLC for $1,000,000
• Contract with Jon K. Takata Corporation for restoration services for $1,000,000
• Appropriation of $5,499,483 from General Fund Reserves to Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund

Mayor-Council

The November 5, 2024, meeting was cancelled, with all listed items continuing forward on consent. The agenda includes various contract approvals, budget appropriations, and city planning amendments.

• Loan agreement of $8,550,000 to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for 190 income-restricted units in Council District 3
• Contract with Ames Construction, Inc. for $8,152,300 for improvements along South Platte Drive
• Master user agreement with Colorado Symphony Association for $2,500,000 for Boettcher Concert Hall
• Contract with Government Technology Systems LLC for $800,000 for foreclosure case management software
• Intergovernmental agreement for $4,000,000 to build a new park at Kittridge Street and Bolling Drive

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several proposed amendments to the Mayor's 2025 budget. The body is also considering various contract extensions and funding increases for citywide maintenance services and a grant for electric vehicle technician training.

• Acceptance of a $1,538,593 Opportunity Now grant for electric vehicle maintenance technician training
• Multiple contract amendments adding $600,000 each for on-call HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting services
• A three-year concession agreement extension for DIA Retail Fashion, LLC (Aksels) at Denver International Airport
• Contract additions of $100,000 and one-year extensions for restoration services with ATI Restoration, LLC and John K. Takata Corporation
• A proclamation honoring former reporters regarding warnings about white nationalism

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee canceled its scheduled meeting. The consent agenda includes an extension of a concession agreement with Starbucks at Denver International Airport and a master user agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association.

• Committee canceled
• Starbucks concession agreement extended to July 31, 2028
• Colorado Symphony Association master user agreement approved for $2,500,000
• Agenda items in Council District 10 and Council District 11

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The committee will review the 2025 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement and behavioral health programming updates. Members are also considering several contract amendments for homeless services, rental assistance, and transportation.

• Loan agreement of $8,550,000 with Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for 190 income-restricted units in Council District 3
• Contract amendment adding $575,000 to WellPower for the Behavioral Health Solutions Center at 2929 West 10th Avenue
• Contract amendment adding $850,000 to Central Student Transportation for individuals experiencing homelessness
• Contract amendment adding $328,868.66 to Colorado Health Network, Inc. for HOPWA supportive services
• Contract amendment decreasing The Gathering Place budget by $951,142.00 for a micro-community in Council District 10

Housing and Homelessness Working Group

The Housing and Homelessness Working Group will hear a briefing from the Denver Regional Council of Governments on a housing needs overview and follow‑up topics. A second briefing will be given by Adam Lyons of the Department of Housing Stability. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Denver Regional Council of Governments housing needs overview and follow‑up (presented by Sheila Lynch and Andy Taylor)
• Department of Housing Stability briefing (presented by Adam Lyons)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will consider amending the Denver Building Code for energy and refrigeration requirements and approve various land dedications, drainage contracts, and park construction agreements.

• Amends building code for energy and refrigeration construction
• Adds $4.3M to drainage and flood control improvements for Harvard Gulch
• Approves $8.75M for park construction at Kittridge Street and Bolling Drive
• Approves $8.15M for South Platte Drive improvements
• Relinquishes right-of-way easements at 2095 South Bannock Street

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is reviewing several security contracts and citywide purchase orders. The body is also deciding on various pay plan classifications and the reallocation of millions of dollars across city funds.

• Increase Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. contract by $8,200,000 for a total of $51,200,000
• Rescind $6,020,000 from General Fund Contingency for 2024 unbudgeted needs
• Contract with Government Technology Systems LLC for $800,000 for foreclosure software
• Purchase order with Advanced Filtration Products LLC for $2,000,000 for HVAC air filters
• Authority to acquire property for a traffic signal at Federal Boulevard and Amherst Avenue

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor‑Council will vote on a series of appointments, a rezoning, multiple contracts and a $29 million revenue‑bond issue to fund an affordable‑housing project at 4340 South Monaco Street. Other items include a land exchange with Denver International Airport, a $5.99 million microtransit contract for several neighborhoods, and several land dedications as public alleys. The council will also consider a $2.82 million grant to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for supportive services at 901 Navajo Street.

• Resolution 24‑1448: Rezone 1079 South Hooker Street from S‑SU‑D to E‑TU‑C (Council District 3).
• Bill 24‑1446: Issue up to $29,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the affordable‑housing project at 4340 South Monaco Street (Council District 4).
• Resolution 24‑1443: Approve a $5,991,681 contract with Montbello Downtowner, LLC for a three‑year microtransit program in Montbello, Gateway, Globeville, Elyria‑Swansea, and west Denver.
• Resolutions 24‑1436, 24‑1437, 24‑1438: Dedicate three city‑owned parcels as public alleys in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, and 10.
• Resolution 24‑1262: Approve a $2,820,000 grant to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for supportive services to 94 income‑restricted units at 901 Navajo Street.

City Council

City Council will review a proposal to issue up to $500 million in tax-exempt notes for Denver International Airport capital projects. The body is also considering several contract extensions for airport concessions and funding increases for airport construction and marketing services.

• Proposed Airport System Tax-Exempt Interim Revolving Note not to exceed $500 million
• Contract amendment for Street Source Marketing & Communications, LLC adding $9,700,000
• Contract amendments adding $10,000,000 each for FCI Constructors, Inc., Hensel Phelps Construction Co., and Milender White Construction Co.
• Three-year concession agreement extensions for Quiznos, Hotch Potch Snack Shoppe, Villa Pizza, McDonald's, Mod Market, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Proclamations for Denver Afterschool Programs and Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will hold briefings on two proposed ordinances. One briefing covers the Updated Needle Exchange Ordinance (24-1499) led by Council members Parady and Gonzales-Gutierrez. The other briefing covers Restrictions on Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products (24-1500) led by Council members Watson, Lewis, and Gonzales-Gutierrez. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of briefings.

• Briefing on Updated Needle Exchange Ordinance (24-1499)
• Briefing on Restrictions on Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products (24-1500)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will receive briefings from the Denver Housing Authority and Remerg regarding housing barriers. The body is also considering two funding agreements for affordable housing and supportive services.

• Grant agreement with Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for $2,820,000 for supportive services at 901 Navajo Street
• Contract amendment with Renewal Residences LLC adding $810,365 for rehabilitation of 30 units at 1135 Logan Street
• Denver Housing Authority overview briefing
• Remerg briefing on housing barriers

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee approved two consent items en bloc. The first approves a $2.82 million grant agreement with Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for supportive services at 94 income-restricted units. The second amends a contract with Renewal Residences LLC, adding $810,365 for rehabilitation of 30 affordable housing units. Both items passed with a 4-0 vote, with three members absent.

• Approved $2.82M grant to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for supportive services at 901 Navajo St (4-0)
• Approved $810,365 contract amendment with Renewal Residences LLC for rehab of 30 units at 1135 Logan St (4-0)

Housing and Homelessness Working Group

The Housing and Homelessness Working Group will receive a briefing on home ownership assistance and preservation programs. The session is scheduled for October 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM in Council Committee Room 391. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Briefing – Overview of Home Ownership Assistance and Preservation Programs

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not holding a meeting on October 23, 2024. The agenda includes a consent item to dedicate a City-owned parcel of land as a public alley.

• Committee not meeting
• Dedicate City-owned parcel as Public Alley (Council District 7)
• Parcel bounded by South Cherokee Street, West Iliff Avenue, South Delaware Street, and West Wesley Avenue

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee will decide on two major aviation-related items: a land exchange with Allied Waste Systems and a $500 million airport note. It will also discuss an electric vehicle technician training grant and a concession agreement extension at Denver International Airport.

• Approves land swap with Allied Waste Systems: 18-acre parcel on Tower Road (Commerce City) for 25.33-acre parcel west of E470 (Adams County)
• Authorizes $500M airport note for Denver International Airport’s 2023-2035 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approves $1.54M Opportunity Now grant for electric vehicle technician training
• Extends Aksels concession agreement at Denver International Airport by three years to September 1, 2027

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will vote on a map amendment to rezone 1079 South Hooker Street. It will also approve the 2025 operating costs for dozens of Local Maintenance Districts and dedicate two city parcels as public right‑of‑way. Additional items include a subdivision approval and a three‑year, $5,991,681 microtransit service contract for five neighborhoods.

• Approves map amendment rezoning 1079 South Hooker Street from S‑SU‑D to E‑TU‑C (Council District 3).
• Approves a $5,991,681, three‑year contract with Montbello Downtowner, LLC for microtransit in Montbello, Gateway, Globeville, Elyria‑Swansea, and west Denver.
• Dedicates two City‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way at East 16th Avenue/North Colorado Boulevard and at North Eliot Street area.
• Approves 2025 annual costs for multiple Local Maintenance Districts (e.g., Tennyson Streetscape, Skyline Park, various pedestrian malls).
• Approves Tower 160 Subdivision Plat between East 49th Avenue/E 49th Place and North Telluride Street/North Yampa Street (Council District 11).

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee is deciding on the issuance of bonds for an affordable housing project in Council District 4. The body is also reviewing numerous contract amendments and new agreements for citywide maintenance services and two mayoral appointments.

• Issuance of up to $29,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for 4340 South Monaco Street
• New $1,000,000 contracts for plumbing, framing/drywall, and restoration services
• Contract amendment for Sterling Infosystems, Inc. adding $1,000,000 for background checks
• Multiple contract amendments adding $600,000 each for citywide HVAC, electrical, and painting services
• Mayoral appointments of Clarence Low to the Commission on Aging and Taemy Kim-Mander to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission

Mayor-Council

The Denver City Council will consider a range of items, including contract approvals, zoning changes, and public hearings. It will approve a $288,709,933.55 contract with Alstom Transport USA to operate and maintain the automated guideway transit system at Denver International Airport. Other actions include rezoning 1401 North Fairfax Street, creating a new Manufactured Home Community zone district, amending several airport concession and construction contracts, and setting a Dec. 2 public hearing on a Colfax Mayfair BID petition.

• Approves $288,709,933.55 contract with Alstom Transport USA for AGTS operation/maintenance at Denver International Airport
• Map amendment rezoning 1401 North Fairfax Street from U‑TU‑C to U‑RH‑3A (Council District 5)
• Bill adding new Manufactured Home Community (MHC) zone district in Council Districts 2, 3, 7, 9
• Amends contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., adding $10,000,000 for a total of $30,000,000 for on‑call general construction services at Denver International Airport
• Sets public hearing Dec 2, 2024 to consider petition to exclude property from the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Budget on October 28, 2024. The body is also set to approve multiple contracts for city services, including holiday lighting, furniture for the Colorado Convention Center, and a mobile command post vehicle.

• Public hearing on Mayor's 2025 Budget (Oct 28)
• Approves $2,790,200.33 for chairs at Colorado Convention Center
• Approves $2,142,087.96 for holiday lighting at City and County Building
• Approves $563,498 for mobile command post vehicle
• Approves $430,000 addition to employee benefits contract

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee will receive updates on the Denver Preschool Program and Denver Health, and will consider contracts for youth violence prevention and food distribution to asylum seekers.

• Update on Denver Preschool Program
• Denver Health and Hospital Authority Budget Overview
• Contract with Regents of University of Colorado Center for Denver ReCAST youth violence prevention ($594,007)
• Contract with Village Exchange Center for Denver Asylum Seeker Program food distribution ($800,511)

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

The committee is reviewing a major contract for the automated guideway transit system at Denver International Airport. Members will also consider several construction contract increases and extensions for airport concessions.

• Contract with Alstom Transport USA, Inc. for $288,709,933.55 for airport transit operation and maintenance
• Five on-call general construction contracts at DEN increased by $10,000,000 each to totals of $30,000,000
• Contract amendment for Street Source Marketing & Communications, LLC adding $9,700,000
• Three-year extensions for multiple airport concessions including McDonald's, Villa Pizza, and Quiznos
• Presentation from Denver Botanic Gardens

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting, and its items are included on the consent agenda. The body is reviewing the dedication of a land parcel as a public right-of-way.

• Dedication of a public alley bounded by North Osage Street, West 36th Avenue, North Pecos Street, and West 35th Avenue (Item 24-1371)

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council Operations Meeting will feature briefings on a chamber redesign, updates from the Budget and Human Resources Working Groups, and proposed changes to Council Rule 11.

• Chamber Redesign briefing
• Budget Working Group updates
• Human Resources Working Group update
• Proposed update to Council Rule 11
• Council President updates

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

The committee is reviewing a new zoning district for manufactured home communities and several property rezonings. The body is also considering three citywide maintenance and parking contracts.

• New Manufactured Home Community (MHC) zone district (24-1369)
• Rezone 1401 North Fairfax Street from U-TU-C to U-RH-3A (24-1314)
• Rezone 3719 North Wolff Street from U-SU-C1 to OS-B (24-1373)
• Contract with SP Plus Corporation for parking management increased by $4,500,000 to $9,500,000 (24-1364)
• Two $15,000,000 contracts for citywide deferred maintenance mechanical services (24-1365, 24-1366)

Finance & Governance Committee

The Finance & Governance Committee will vote to create a new capital fund for the Denver Downtown Development Authority. It will also consider a loan amendment with PNC Bank and U.S. Bank, extend a legal contract with Keller Rohrback LLP, approve purchase of a city vehicle, and set a public hearing on a business improvement district petition.

• Establish Denver Downtown Development Authority Capital Fund No. 38383 (Agenda item 24-1376)
• First Amendment to loan agreement with PNC Bank and U.S. Bank (Agenda item 24-1377)
• Amend contract with Keller Rohrback LLP to extend to 12‑31‑2026 (Agenda item 24-1378)
• Approve purchase of a vehicle from the Risk Management Fund (Agenda item 24-1379)
• Set public hearing on Dec 2, 2024 for Colfax Mayfair BID exclusion petition (Agenda item 24-1380)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor‑Council will vote on a citywide amendment to the Denver Zoning Code that permits accessory dwelling units in all residential areas. The meeting also includes approvals of several mayoral appointments, multiple contract and grant agreements, and a zero‑dollar lease for a Zero Waste Valet project at the airport. These actions cover housing policy, public‑facility procurement, and citywide healthy‑food initiatives.

• Approves citywide ADU zoning amendment (Bill 24-1302 and Bill 24-1303).
• Approves $2,790,200.33 purchase order with Canter and Associates for chairs and storage carts for the Colorado Convention Center (Resolution 24-1321).
• Approves zero‑dollar lease with Scraps Ltd. for the Zero Waste Valet project at Denver International Airport (Resolution 24-1322).
• Amends contract with Urban Peak Denver, adding $400,000 for youth shelter operations (Resolution 24-1315).
• Approves multiple Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative grant agreements, including $1,100,000.05 to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver (Resolution 24-1272).

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will receive two briefings: a National Western Center update (item 24-1429) and a Department of Transportation and Infrastructure briefing on volume‑based trash (item 24-1425). No decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• National Western Center Update (item 24-1429)
• Department of Transportation and Infrastructure briefing on volume‑based trash (item 24-1425)

The Budget and Policy Committee met with 12 members present and one absent. The committee received two briefings: one on the National Western Center update (item 24-1429) and one from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on volume-based trash (item 24-1425). No formal decisions, votes, or resolutions were taken during this meeting.

City Council

City Council is reviewing several high-value contracts for workforce development, airport security, and affordable housing. The body is also discussing grants for microtransit expansion and public safety improvements on East Colfax.

• Contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. for $6,900,000 for workforce development services
• Purchase of a 50% interest in the 167-acre Tibaldo Property in Evergreen for $3 million
• Loan agreement with Atlantis Community Foundation for $3,000,000 for 60 income-restricted housing units
• Contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $2,574,770 for the Jewell/Evans Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
• Grant for the East Colfax Safer Streets Collaborative program for $869,384