Denver, CO

City Council

The City Council will discuss ten proposed amendments to the Mayor's 2027 Budget. The body is also reviewing several high-value contracts for airport operations, security services, and homelessness support.

• Proposed $37,911,710.75 contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA Inc. for Denver International Airport Self Bag Drop system maintenance
• Proposed $23,000,000.00 contract amendment with Argus Event Staffing, LLC for Denver Arts & Venues
• Proposed $11,000,000.00 contract amendment with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for citywide security guards
• Proposed $6,657,920.63 purchase order with Dailey and Wells Communications Inc. for airport radio encryption
• Proposed $2,099,563.50 contract with CHATO'S CONCRETE, LLC for the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero Project

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture committee is reviewing a design services contract for the Boettcher Concert Hall. The body will also consider amendments to the municipal code regarding facility fee schedules for Denver Golf Enterprise and Denver Mountain Parks.

• Contract with DAVID OWEN TRYBA ARCHITECTS for $16,490,000.00 for Boettcher Concert Hall renovation at 1000 14th St.
• Amendment to section 39-121 of Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding Denver Golf Enterprise facility fees
• Amendment to section 39-121 of Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding Denver Mountain Parks facility fees

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing committee will discuss and take action on item 26-1627. This item proposes amending DRMC Section 30-10 to allow the Department of Community Planning and Development to review historic preservation tax credit applications.

• Amendment to DRMC Section 30-10 regarding historic preservation tax credit reviews

Finance and Business

The committee is reviewing a series of consent items including the 2027 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill). The agenda includes several fund establishments, name changes, and budget reallocations. The committee is noted as not meeting, with items included on the consent agenda.

• Approval of the 2027 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill)
• Rescission of $15,425,000.00 from the Climate Protection Fund for capital projects
• Rescission of $16,124,511.94 of unused capital improvements funds for the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Establishment of the Denver Peace Officer Training and Support Fund
• Contract extensions to 12-31-2028 for SuperTrees Colorado, LLC, Little Valley Wholesale Nursery, LLC, and Green Spot, Inc.

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee is not meeting, but has a consent agenda. The items include a software contract for the Denver Fire Department and several appointments to a business improvement district.

• Contract with Tablet Command, Inc. for $671,863.00 for Denver Fire Department software
• Appointment of Travis Young to the West Colfax Business Improvement District
• Reappointment of Dennis Gonzalez to the West Colfax Business Improvement District
• Reappointment of Jennifer Sevcik to the West Colfax Business Improvement District
• Reappointment of Rene Doubleday to the West Colfax Business Improvement District

South Platte River Committee

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure committee will discuss ordinances regarding contract selection and the Transportation and Mobility Special Revenue Fund. The body is also reviewing several airport contracts and bond authorizations.

• Authorization of $500 million in Airport System Tax-Exempt Bond Anticipation Notes
• $83,820,959.00 contract with Milender White Construction Company for Legacy Concourse Restroom Renewal at DIA
• $11,224,754.00 contract amendment for Touchstone IQ LLC regarding the Energize Denver Help Desk
• Airport planning contracts with INTERVISTAS CONSULTING USA LLC ($5,500,000.00) and RICONDO & ASSOCIATES INC ($6,500,000.00)
• Revocation of right-of-way permits for a pedestrian bridge over North Franklin Street and a bike station at 1800 16th Street

Health and Safety

The committee is meeting to act on an intergovernmental agreement for citywide medical services and a contract amendment for youth programming.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $48,796,698.00
• Contract amendment with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Inc. adding $60,000.00 for a new total of $985,500.00

Health and Safety

The committee will receive updates on the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program. Members will also consider a contract for environmental remediation and an amendment to a Medicaid eligibility agreement.

• Contract with Peak Environmental, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 for asbestos removal and mold remediation
• Amendment to IGA with Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to add $1,370,255.08
• Briefing on Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program updates

The committee approved a five-year, $5 million contract with Peak Environmental, Inc. for citywide asbestos removal and environmental remediation services. Additionally, the committee approved an amendment to a revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, increasing the total funding by $1,370,255.08 for Medicaid eligibility-related work.

• Approved $5M contract with Peak Environmental, Inc. (Consent)
• Approved $1.37M amendment to Medicaid IGA with HCPF (Consent)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is meeting to review a map amendment for properties in Council District 7. The body will decide whether to rezone specific parcels from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-5 with waivers.

• Rezoning of 515 West Mississippi Avenue, 1050 South Fox Street, and 500 West Tennessee Avenue (Item 26-1578)

The South Platte River Committee approved Council Bill 26-1578 for filing. This action supports a map amendment to rezone three properties in Council District 7.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1578 to rezone 515 West Mississippi Avenue, 1050 South Fox Street, and 500 West Tennessee Avenue from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-5 with waivers (5-0)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting, and its items are included on the consent agenda. The body is reviewing several contracts and a right-of-way vacation.

• Contract with FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for $25,000,000.00 for Denver Performing Arts Complex services
• Purchase order with Oracle America Inc for $1,119,631.76 for software licensing at Denver International Airport
• Contract with Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for $820,000.00 for Sun Valley Riverfront Park trees and shade structure
• Vacation of right-of-way at 555 North Josephine Street
• Ordinance amending Article IV of Chapter 20 regarding competitive selection for contracts

The Transportation and Infrastructure committee did not meet, but a consent agenda with four items was approved. The actions included a right-of-way vacation at 555 North Josephine Street and three contracts for construction services, park improvements, and software licensing. These items cover projects at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Sun Valley Riverfront Park, and Denver International Airport.

• Approved vacation of right-of-way at 555 North Josephine Street (26-1549)
• Approved $25,000,000.00 contract with FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for Denver Performing Arts Complex services (26-1575)
• Approved $820,000.00 contract with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for Sun Valley Riverfront Park trees and shade structure (26-1582)
• Approved $1,119,631.76 purchase order with Oracle America Inc for Denver International Airport software licensing (26-1583)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor and Council are considering various contracts for Denver International Airport operations and citywide health and workforce services. The meeting includes a Q3 goals update from Mayor Mike Johnston and decisions on several local maintenance district costs for 2027.

• Contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA Inc. for $37,911,710.75 for airport bag drop system maintenance
• Contract amendment with ARGUS EVENT STAFFING LLC adding $23,000,000.00 for Denver Arts & Venues staffing
• Contract with Mental Health Center of Denver adding $3,670,867.00 for the Behavioral Health Solutions Center
• Contract with Reynolds Construction, LLC for $3,000,000.00 for emergency wastewater repairs
• Contract with CHATO'S CONCRETE, LLC for $2,099,563.50 for the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero Project

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee is not meeting, but its consent agenda includes several mayoral appointments. The items focus on filling positions for the Denver Latino Commission, the Mayor's Youth Commission, and the Board of Ethics.

• Appointment of Kirsten Decker to the Board of Ethics
• 15 appointments and reappointments to the Denver Latino Commission (DLC)
• 11 appointments to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC)

The committee did not meet, but approved a series of consent items. These items confirmed the appointment of one member to the Board of Ethics and multiple members to the Denver Latino Commission and the Mayor's Youth Commission.

• Approved appointment of Kirsten Decker to the Board of Ethics (26-1548)
• Approved 14 appointments and reappointments to the Denver Latino Commission (26-1550 through 26-1563)
• Approved 12 appointments to the Mayor's Youth Commission (26-1564 through 26-1574)

Parks, Art and Culture

The committee is not meeting, but the consent agenda includes two contract amendments. These items involve cellular infrastructure at Red Rocks and sports officiating services.

• Add $814,019.51 to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) contract for Red Rocks cellular service, totaling $2,375,859.35
• Extend Rocky Mountain Officials LLC contract for sports referees through 12-31-2027

The Parks, Art and Culture committee approved two items via consent agenda. These actions include a contract extension and funding increase for cellular services at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as a one-year extension for sports officiating services.

• Approved $814,019.51 contract increase for Red Rocks cellular services
• Extended Red Rocks cellular service contract through 3-31-2041
• Approved one-year extension for sports officiating services through 12-31-2027

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing committee meeting was canceled. The agenda includes consent items regarding contract amendments for homelessness services.

• Contract amendment for Volunteers of America Colorado Branch adding $1,471,349.00 for rapid rehousing plus care support (Total: $5,108,891.00)
• Contract amendment for Volunteers of America Colorado Branch adding $627,200.00 for rapid rehousing for families fleeing domestic violence (Total: $2,256,863.00)

The committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda items were approved. Council resolutions amending two contracts with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for rapid rehousing support were approved by consent.

• Approved Council Resolution 26-1576 by consent to amend a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch, adding $1,471,349 for a new total of $5,108,891 and extending the end date to 12-31-2028
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1577 by consent to amend a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch, adding $627,200 for a new total of $2,256,863 and extending the end date to 12-31-2028

Finance and Business

The committee is considering 2027 operating plans, budgets, and mill levies for various Business and General Improvement Districts. The meeting includes votes on housing bonds, real estate purchases, and workforce development contracts.

• Issuance of up to $27,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Link and Pin Apartments
• Contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. for $5,266,409.00 for workforce development services
• Purchase of residential real estate at 3940 S. Narcissus Way for $710,000.00
• Supplemental appropriation of $7,670,500 in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund
• Funding agreement for the Barth Hotel development project at 1514 17th Street

The committee approved a $5.2M workforce development contract and authorized up to $27M in bonds for the Link and Pin Apartments affordable housing project. A block of 19 resolutions and bills regarding 2027 budgets for various Business and General Improvement Districts was approved for filing. Several other real estate and appropriation items were approved by consent.

• Approved $5,266,409.00 workforce development contract with Eckerd Connects
• Authorized up to $27,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Link and Pin Apartments
• Approved $710,000.00 purchase of 3940 S. Narcissus Way
• Approved $7,670,500 supplemental appropriation for Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund
• Approved license agreement with The Gathering Place for micro-community shelter at 1375 N. Elati Street
• Approved for filing block of 19 items (26-1586 to 26-1604) regarding 2027 budgets for various Improvement Districts (5-0)
• Approved for filing DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement for Barth Hotel at 1514 17th Street (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contract amendments for homelessness services and security, as well as new agreements for youth food education and Head Start slots. The body will also consider appointments to the Mayor's Youth Commission and a new retail concession at Denver International Airport.

• Proposed $11,000,000 addition to Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. contract for citywide security guards
• Proposed $7,500,000 contract with Orion Environmental, LLC for asbestos removal and mold remediation
• Proposed $4,104,481 contract with Inliner Solutions, LLC for sanitary pipe and manhole rehabilitation
• Proposed $1,068,531 contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for Head Start and Early Head Start slots
• Proposed $10 per year license for Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a shelter at 621 W. Wesley Avenue

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will meet to review two proposals. These include a proposal regarding algorithmic price fixing of rental units and a proposal for executive director salaries.

• Proposal 26-1360: Algorithmic Price Fixing of Rental Units
• Proposal 26-1612: Executive Director Salaries

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure committee will discuss an ordinance regarding the competitive selection process for certain contracts. The body is also reviewing several high-value contracts for Denver International Airport and citywide infrastructure repairs.

• Ordinance 26-1540 regarding competitive selection process for certain contracts
• Contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA Inc. for $37,911,710.75 for DIA Self Bag Drop system services
• Contract with Inliner Solutions, LLC for $4,104,481.00 for 2026 WMD Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation
• Contract with CHATO'S CONCRETE, LLC for $2,099,563.50 for Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero Project
• IGA amendment for Harvard Gulch drainage and flood control adding $4,685,000.00

The committee approved several high-value contracts for Denver International Airport and citywide wastewater repairs. It also approved 2027 annual costs for eight Local Maintenance Districts and a drainage project for Harvard Gulch. A motion to postpone a bill regarding the competitive selection process for contracts failed.

• Approved $37.9M contract for SBD system maintenance at DIA
• Approved $6.6M purchase order for DIA radio encryption
• Approved $4.1M contract for citywide pipe and manhole rehabilitation
• Approved $4.1M contract for DIA Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
• Approved $3M contract for emergency wastewater repairs
• Approved $3M purchase order for DIA RF equipment and support
• Approved $4.6M addition to Harvard Gulch drainage project
• Approved 2027 annual costs for 8 Local Maintenance Districts

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting. A consent item is included regarding the relinquishment of two access easements.

• Relinquishment of two access easements at 809 South Delaware Way (Item 26-1508)

The South Platte River Committee did not meet but approved one item via the consent agenda. The action relates to the relinquishment of two access easements in Council District 7.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1508 to relinquish two access easements at 809 South Delaware Way

Health and Safety

The committee will receive an annual update on the Denver Preschool Program. It is also considering several contracts for food education and healthcare facility expansions.

• Contract with Metro Caring for $747,718.98 for food and food-based education
• Contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $675,000.00 to renovate the Denver CARES facility
• Contract amendment for Mental Health Center of Denver adding $3,670,867.00 for the Behavioral Health Solutions Center

The Health and Safety Committee approved three contracts by consent. These include funding for youth food education, renovation of a recovery facility, and an amendment to the Behavioral Health Solutions Center contract. The committee also heard an annual update on the Denver Preschool Program.

• Approved $747,718.98 contract with Metro Caring for youth food education
• Approved $675,000.00 contract with Denver Health for Denver CARES facility renovation
• Approved amendment adding $3,670,867.00 to Mental Health Center of Denver contract
• Heard Denver Preschool Program Annual Update

Finance and Business

The committee is not meeting, but its consent agenda includes several contract amendments and approvals. Items include workforce development funding and medical treatment services for workers' compensation.

• Grant agreement amendment for $1,323,550.00 for workforce development programs
• Contract with Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC for $2,500,000.00
• Contract amendment with Peak Form, LLC reducing funds by $500,000.00 to a new total of $2,500,000.00
• Contract extensions for Mitchell International, Inc. and Injury Care Associates, LLC
• Ordinance to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District

The committee approved several consent items, including a workforce development grant and multiple medical service contracts for workers' compensation. It also approved a petition to expand the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District.

• Approved $1,323,550.00 workforce development grant agreement (Resolution 26-1531)
• Approved 1-year extension for Mitchell International, Inc. pharmacy services (Resolution 26-1532)
• Approved 2-year extension for Injury Care Associates, LLC medical treatment (Resolution 26-1533)
• Approved fund reduction of $500,000.00 and 2-year extension for Peak Form, LLC (Resolution 26-1534)
• Approved $2,500,000.00 contract for Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC (Resolution 26-1535)
• Approved petition to include property in Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District (Bill 26-1536)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture committee is not meeting, but its consent agenda includes two contract items for approval.

• Contract amendment with ARGUS EVENT STAFFING LLC adding $22,000,000.00 for a new total of $82,000,000.00
• Contract with Arts & Contraptions LLC for $550,000.00 for artwork at the Theatre at Loretto Heights

The committee did not meet, and items were handled via the consent agenda. Council approved a contract amendment for event staffing and a new contract for a public artwork commission.

• Approved $23,000,000.00 contract amendment for ARGUS EVENT STAFFING LLC for citywide event staffing services (Resolution 26-1514)
• Approved $550,000.00 contract with Arts & Contraptions LLC for artwork at the Theatre at Loretto Heights (Resolution 26-1515)

Community Planning and Housing

The meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will review several contract amendments for citywide services, including homelessness support and security. The body is also considering appointments to the Mayor's Youth Commission and updates to the Automated Vehicle Identification System ordinance.

• Contract amendment with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. to add $11,000,000.00
• Contract with Orion Environmental, LLC for $7,500,000.00 for asbestos and mold remediation
• Proposed public hearing on Nov 9, 2026, regarding the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District
• Ordinance amending the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS)
• Concession agreement with Love From USA Group, Inc. for a retail location at Denver International Airport

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee is considering a funding agreement with the Denver Downtown Development Authority and a lease agreement with Alterra Mountain Company. The body will also review a board appointment and hold executive sessions regarding litigation.

• Funding agreement for DDDA Development Project at 101 West Colfax Avenue (Item 26-1334)
• Lease of 64,654 square feet at 101 W. Colfax Avenue to Alterra Mountain Company (Item 26-1337)
• Appointment of Solicia Lopez to the Citizen Oversight Board (Item 26-1507)
• Executive session for quarterly litigation update (Item 26-1542)

The committee approved a development project funding agreement and a lease agreement for space at 101 West Colfax Avenue. It also confirmed an appointment to the Citizen Oversight Board and entered an executive session for a litigation update.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1334 and Council Resolution 26-1337 for filing in a block (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Alterra Mountain Company, U.S. INC for 64,654 square feet at 101 W. Colfax Avenue (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session for Quarterly Litigation Update (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Solicia Lopez to the Citizen Oversight Board by consent

City Council

The City Council is providing notice that the Mayor's Proposed 2027 Budget is open for inspection, with a public hearing scheduled for October 26, 2026. The body is also considering various contracts for airport construction, park maintenance, and social services.

• Contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for $93,050,253.84 for the Taxiway (TW) L Extension project at Denver International Airport
• Multiple on-call parks installation and maintenance contracts ranging from $7,500,000.00 to $20,000,000.00
• Grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,734,639.00 for the STAR Program
• Contract with Handprint Architecture, Inc. for $3,005,589.87 for library and civic center renovations
• Settlement of $39,000.00 for civil action Omar J. Rocwa v. Detective Brandon Isabelle

The Denver City Council approved the landmark designation for 740 N. Washington Street and passed an amended zoning change for 2246 N. Federal Boulevard. Council members also approved a series of contracts for citywide parks maintenance and airport infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council adopted proclamations and ordered several bills for publication.

• Approved landmark designation for 740 N. Washington St (11-0)
• Approved rezoning for 2246 N. Federal Blvd as amended (11-0)
• Approved $2.7M grant for STAR program (11-0)
• Approved $93M contract for airport taxiway extension (11-0)
• Approved $11.2M fire sprinkler system contract (11-0)
• Postponed micro-community shelter license at 621 W. Wesley Ave (11-0)
• Adopted proclamation opposing Colorado Amendment 81 (11-0)
• Approved $100k amendment for fire hose purchase (11-0)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure committee is not meeting, but its consent agenda includes items for city council review. These items cover land dedication, municipal code amendments, and a retail concession at Denver International Airport.

• Concession agreement with Love From USA Group, Inc. for a retail location on Concourse B at Denver International Airport with a minimum annual guarantee of $528,768.00 plus 18% of gross sales
• Dedication of a City-owned parcel as Public Alley bounded by Welton Street, 27th Street, California Street, and 28th Street
• Ordinance amending Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapters 49, Article XIII and XIV regarding occupancy of public rights-of-way

The committee did not meet, and items were handled via the consent agenda. The council approved a retail concession at Denver International Airport and updated municipal codes regarding public right-of-way occupancy.

• Approved dedicating City-owned land as Public Alley in Council District 9 (Resolution 26-1481)
• Approved ordinance amending Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding public right-of-way occupancy (Bill 26-1485)
• Approved 9-year concession agreement with Love From USA Group, Inc. for airport retail location including $528,768.00 minimum annual guarantee plus 18% of gross sales (Resolution 26-1491)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety committee will discuss a proclamation regarding Colorado Amendment 81 and the Denver Public Safety Priorities Act. Members are deciding on amendments to the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) ordinance and several citywide service contracts.

• Contract with Orion Environmental, LLC for $7,500,000.00 for asbestos removal and mold remediation
• Amendment to the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) ordinance
• Contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 for Head Start slots
• Contract with SustainEd Farms for $745,706.36 for youth food education
• Contract with Slow Food Denver, Inc. for $718,086.62 for youth food education

The committee approved several citywide contracts for environmental remediation, early childhood education, and youth food programs. It also approved for filing an ordinance regarding the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS).

• Approved Council Bill 26-1435 regarding Automated Vehicle Identification System (7-0)
• Approved $7,500,000 contract with Orion Environmental, LLC for asbestos and mold remediation
• Approved $1,068,531 contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for Head Start slots
• Approved $1,452,199 total contract for Catholic Charities and Community Services for Head Start slots
• Approved $745,706.36 contract with SustainEd Farms for youth food education
• Approved $718,086.62 contract with Slow Food Denver, Inc. for youth food education
• Approved contract amendment for HopSkipDrive, Inc. reducing capacity to $710,000

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing committee is meeting to discuss mediation contracts and review two contract amendments for homelessness services. The body will consider funding and timeline extensions for rapid rehousing and resolution services.

• Contract amendment for Volunteers of America Colorado Branch adding $852,000.00 for a total of $3,413,433.00
• Contract amendment for The Salvation Army adding $40,000.00 for a total of $1,157,803.00
• Presentation by Human Rights and Community Partnerships on Mediation Contracts

The committee approved two contract amendments to provide rapid rehousing and resolution services citywide. One briefing was held regarding mediation contracts.

• Approved $852,000 addition to Volunteers of America Colorado Branch contract (Total: $3,413,433.00)
• Approved $40,000 addition to The Salvation Army contract (Total: $1,157,803.00)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee is not meeting, but its consent agenda includes several items. The body is reviewing appointments to the Mayor's Youth Commission and amendments to two technology contracts.

• Appointments of 11 individuals to the Mayor's Youth Commission for terms ending 8-31-2028
• Contract amendment with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to extend the end date to 9-15-2036
• Contract amendment with Just Appraised Inc. adding $683,607.00 for a new total of $1,029,607.00

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee did not meet, but a consent agenda was approved. The committee approved ten appointments to the Mayor's Youth Commission for terms ending August 31, 2028. It also approved a contract extension with Carahsoft Technology Corporation and a contract amendment adding $683,607 and five years for Just Appraised Inc.

• Approved resolution 26-1470: Angela Maramba appointed to Mayor's Youth Commission
• Approved resolution 26-1471: Betzabel Chavez appointed to Mayor's Youth Commission
• Approved resolution 26-1472: Bridgett McManus appointed to Mayor's Youth Commission
• Approved resolution 26-1473: Jack Baker appointed to Mayor's Youth Commission
• Approved resolution 26-1474: Janoha Tewedros appointed to Mayor's Youth Commission
• Approved resolution 26-1475: Lory Zaldana appointed to Mayor's Youth Commission
• Approved resolution 26-1486: Carahsoft Technology Corporation contract extended to 9-15-2036
• Approved resolution 26-1487: Just Appraised Inc. contract amended by $683,607.00 and extended to 12-31-2031

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture committee is not meeting, but a consent agenda item is listed. The item involves an amendment to a citywide exclusive sponsorship contract.

• Contract amendment for Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc. to add $861,000.00 for a new total of $2,091,000.00

The committee did not meet, but a consent agenda item was approved. The action extends an exclusive citywide sponsorship contract with Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc.

• Approved Council Resolution 26-1480 to add $861,000.00 to the Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc. contract (Total: $2,091,000.00)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contract amendments for homelessness services, IT professional services, and an AI chatbot. The body will also consider lease agreements for multiple airlines at Denver International Airport and several mayoral appointments to city commissions.

• Proposed $5,000,000 increase to Slalom, Inc. contract for IT services, totaling $18,000,000
• Proposed $3,889,784.94 increase to Citibot, Inc. for the Denvergov.org AI chatbot
• Proposed $1,722,590.00 grant for 28 middle income row homes at Loretto Heights
• Proposed $850,000 increase to The Delores Project for rapid rehousing services
• Use and Lease Agreements for airlines including Air Canada, Air France, and Alaska Airlines at DEN

Council approved several Use and Lease Agreements for airlines at Denver International Airport and funding for affordable housing and homelessness services. Two technology contract amendments for an AI chatbot and professional services were denied. The council also approved several mayoral appointments to city commissions.

• Approved $1.72M grant for 28 middle-income row homes at Loretto Heights (11-0)
• Approved $850,000 contract increase for The Delores Project rapid rehousing (11-0)
• Denied $3.89M contract amendment for Citibot, Inc. AI Chatbot (3-9)
• Denied $5M contract amendment for Slalom, Inc. professional services (2-10)
• Approved block of Use and Lease Agreements for 10 airlines at DEN (11-1)
• Approved $8M to modernize seven conveyance units at DEN (11-0)
• Approved $8.18M contract for Tower Road Sanitary Interceptor project (11-0)
• Approved rezoning for properties in Barnum and Barnum West (11-0)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including airport expansions and citywide parks services. The body is also reviewing land acquisitions for the East Colfax CD8 Sidewalk Project and funding for the STAR program.

• Contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for $93,050,253.84 for the Taxiway (TW) L Extension at Denver International Airport
• Multiple on-call parks maintenance contracts ranging from $7.5 million to $20 million each
• Contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $2,837,767.92 for the STAR program
• Land Acquisition Ordinance for Package 2 of the East Colfax CD8 Sidewalk Project
• Contract with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. for $11,266,893.00 for fire sprinkler system replacement near 14th and Stout streets

Finance and Business

The committee is reviewing an amendment to a citywide security guard services contract and a petition regarding the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District.

• Contract amendment with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. to add $11,000,000.00 for a new total of $82,200,000.00
• Proposed public hearing on November 9, 2026, regarding a petition to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District

The Finance and Business committee approved an $11 million contract amendment for Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., extending the agreement through September 30, 2027. Additionally, the committee approved a consent item to schedule a public hearing regarding the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District.

• Approved $11M contract increase for Securitas Security Services (5-0)
• Extended security contract end date to 9-30-2027 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Colfax Mayfair BID on 11-9-2026 (Consent)

Workshops and Presentations

The provided agenda contains no listed business, decisions, or discussion items. The document consists of a title page only.

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting, but its consent agenda lists two items. One would approve a revocable license with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 per year to operate a micro-community shelter for people experiencing homelessness at 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood. The other would amend an agreement with the Mile High Flood District, adding $217,216.00 for a new total of $517,216.00 to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan.

• Revocable License Agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 per year, approximately October 1 to December 31, 2026, for a micro-community shelter at 621 W. Wesley Avenue (FINAN-202685969)
• IGA amendment with Mile High Flood District adding $217,216.00, for a new total of $517,216.00, to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan (DOTI-202264113/DOTI-202686038-02)

Although the committee did not meet, two items on the consent agenda were approved. The approved items include a revocable license agreement for a micro-community shelter at 621 W. Wesley Avenue and an amendment to add funds to an intergovernmental agreement for the Valverde Outfall System Plan.

• Approved Revocable License Agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative for micro-community shelter at 621 W. Wesley Ave for $10 per year (26-1454)
• Approved amending IGA with Mile High Flood District to add $217,216 for Valverde Outfall System Plan (26-1455)

Health and Safety

Denver's Health and Safety committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to take up an ordinance amending the Denver Municipal Revised Code on the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS), with 15 minutes of public testimony scheduled. The committee will also consider a proclamation opposing Colorado Proposition 132 on fentanyl penalties and two consent items funding the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program. The AVIS item is listed for briefing, public comment, and discussion/action.

• Proclamation opposing Colorado Proposition 132 (penalties for fentanyl crimes) and supporting an evidence-based approach to the fentanyl crisis
• Ordinance 26-1464 amending articles I, III, VI, VII, and XV of chapter 54 on the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS), effective upon council adoption
• 15 minutes of public testimony on item 26-1435; sign-up at www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput
• Contract 26-1431 with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $2,837,767.92 through 12-31-2027 for EMTs/paramedics and vans for the STAR program, citywide
• Grant agreement 26-1432 with Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,734,639.00 through 7-31-2027 for the Care Over Incarceration Grant to continue STAR, citywide

The committee approved two funding agreements to support the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program citywide. One item regarding the Automated Vehicle Identification System was postponed. A proclamation opposing Colorado Proposition 132 was heard but no action was recorded.

• Approved $2,837,767.92 contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for STAR EMTs, paramedics, and vans (Consent)
• Approved $2,734,639.00 grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for STAR program (Consent)
• Postponed Council Bill 26-1435 regarding the Automated Vehicle Identification System (7-0)