Denver public meetings in 2025

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee is not scheduled to meet on December 30, 2025. No consent agenda is available for approval.

• Committee not meeting
• No consent agenda

Community Planning and Housing

This meeting of the Denver Community Planning and Housing committee has been canceled. No consent agenda was scheduled. The notice states only that the committee was canceled with no further items.

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor‑Council used a consent agenda to approve a range of appointments, contracts, and land dedications. Items include mayoral appointments to several business improvement districts and commissions, multiple housing contracts totaling over $15 million, a $23,920,964 construction contract for Skyline Park Improvements, a $3,750,000 intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for highway maintenance reimbursement, and land dedications for public right‑of‑way. All listed items were approved as resolutions.

• $23,920,964 contract with FRANSEN‑PITTMAN CONSTRUCTION for Skyline Park Improvements at 1611 Arapahoe St., Council District 10
• $3,750,000 intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation to reimburse the city for maintenance of state highways in five locations citywide
• $809,287 contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, ending 12‑31‑2027
• $2,500,000 amendment to the Big Truck Rental contract, raising the total to $4,827,500 for refuse‑truck rentals and maintenance, ending 12‑31‑2026
• Three‑year revenue agreement with TURO Inc. for a peer‑to‑peer carshare permit at Denver International Airport, Council District 11

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee meeting was cancelled, but the consent agenda was approved. The committee granted a revocable permit to CP VII Wynkoop B, LLC to encroach into the right‑of‑way with an elevated walkway, ramp, and stairs at 3901 Wynkoop Street in Council District 9. No other items were discussed.

• Grant revocable permit to CP VII Wynkoop B, LLC for elevated walkway, ramp, and stairs at 3901 Wynkoop St (Council District 9)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting; however, the consent agenda includes approving a $3.75 million contract with CDOT, a $23.9 million construction contract for Skyline Park, and amendments to a refuse truck rental contract.

• IGA with CDOT for $3,750,000.00
• Contract with FRANSEN-PITTMAN for $23,920,964.00
• Amends Big Truck Rental contract to $4,827,500.00
• Dedicates land as Public Right-of-Way
• Revenue agreement with TURO Inc.

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee canceled its meeting. The agenda includes consent items to amend contracts with Colorado Health Network, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, and La Raza Services, Inc., adding funds and extending terms through 2026.

• Amends contract with Colorado Health Network to add $254,300 for overdose education and naloxone distribution
• Amends contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to add $922,718 for health services at shelters
• Amends contract with La Raza Services, Inc., to add $2,700,000 for STAR program case management
• Amends contract with It Takes A Village, Inc., to add $65,664 for HIV/AIDS services

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee meeting was canceled. The consent agenda includes five contracts and amendments totaling $9.44 million for supportive housing, temporary housing, and storage services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness citywide.

• Approves $809,287 contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC for supportive housing citywide through 2027
• Amends Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Bridge Housing contract, adding $1,327,633 for a new total of $7,566,888 through 2026
• Approves $6,078,974 contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for supportive housing citywide through 2027
• Amends St. Francis Center service agreement, adding $215,245 for a new total of $1,291,470 through 2026 for storage services
• Approves $1,012,475 contract with Urban Peak Denver for supportive housing for homeless youth citywide through 2027

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee is not meeting on December 23, 2025, according to the agenda.

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business committee meeting was canceled. However, a consent agenda was prepared containing several administrative items, including lease amendments and land acquisition for a traffic improvement project.

• Revival and amendment of Waste Management license for riverbank improvements at Murphy Creek near 3500 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora
• Extension of Denver Center for the Performing Arts lease for cabaret theater at 1385 Curtis Street through 1-31-2029
• Access agreement with Glendale for water line installation on Denver property for $1,774
• Access agreement with Glendale for sanitary sewer and storm water line installation for $10,399
• Land acquisition ordinance for Florida Avenue and Quebec Way Mini Roundabout Project at that intersection in Council District 6

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will vote on a consent agenda that approves the mayor’s appointments and reappointments to several business improvement districts, advisory boards, and commissions. Each item specifies a term of service, typically ranging from 2025 to 2029. No other matters are scheduled for discussion. The committee is not meeting beyond the consent items.

• Appointment of Randy Murray to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District (term 12‑01‑2025 to 9‑30‑2028)
• Reappointment of Sarah Komppa to the Downtown Design Advisory Board (term 4‑30‑2025 to 5‑01‑2028)
• Reappointment of Ernest House, Jr. to the National Western Center Authority Board (term 9‑01‑2025 to 8‑30‑2028)
• Appointment of Keith Siebenaler to the Tourism Improvement District (term 10‑01‑2025 to 9‑30‑2028)
• Appointment of Amanda Blaurock to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission (term 1‑1‑2026 to 12‑31‑2028)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included approval for contracts with V-1 Consultants for $70 million and Kaiser Permanente for $381 million, as well as amendments to service agreements for day shelter and STAR program support.

• Contract with V-1 Consultants for $70,000,000 for DEN Concourse C West
• Amendment to Kaiser Permanente contract for $381,000,000 total
• Amendment to St. Francis Center agreement for $7,391,998 total
• Amendment to U.S. Motels Denver North agreement for $6,642,900 total
• Dedication of 44 parcels in Stapleton Filing No. 45 as Public Right-of-Way

City Council

The Denver City Council will vote on a series of resolutions approving contract amendments and new contracts for housing, energy efficiency, public‑safety software, and property tax levies. Additional items include a land dedication as a public alley and a landmark designation for a historic building. The agenda also contains routine approvals such as the minutes from the previous meeting and council announcements.

• Add $48,725,000 to the CH2M Hill contract, raising total to $131,975,000 for National Western Center services (ends 1‑31‑2032)
• Add $2,623,894 to the Versaterm contract, raising total to $12,332,142 for Versadex records‑management software (ends 12‑31‑2028)
• Approve $1,612,493 contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for Steele Village Micro‑Community programming (District 9, ends 12‑31‑2026)
• Approve $8,025,000 purchase of 4101 North Pecos Street in the Sunnyside neighborhood (District 1)
• Establish 2025 property‑tax mill levies for the city, special districts, and Denver Public Schools (collected in 2026)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will hear a briefing on the Denver Fire Department's Wellness and Resilience Program. No legislative action is scheduled; only informational presentations.

• Briefing on Denver Fire Department Wellness & Resilience Program (25-2073)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure committee is reviewing several contracts and land dedications. Key items include program management and design services for Denver International Airport and the designation of multiple city-owned parcels as public right-of-way.

• Contract with V-1 Consultants for $70,000,000.00 for Concourse C West expansion at DEN
• Contract with Hg Consult, Inc. for $8,796,000.00 for Peña Boulevard design services
• Purchase order with Trans-West Inc. for $2,202,246.00 for DEN operational vehicles
• Dedication of 44 city-owned parcels in Stapleton Filing No. 45 as Public Right-of-Way
• Facility lease agreement with Smiths Detection, Inc. for TSA security screening maintenance at DEN

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee will consider designating a landmark building and amending service agreements with St. Francis Center and U.S. Motels Denver North to fund shelter services.

• Landmark designation for 1407 E 11th Avenue
• Amends St. Francis Center agreement to $7,391,998.00
• Amends U.S. Motels Denver North agreement to $6,642,900.00
• Adds $1,425,000 to St. Francis Center contract
• Adds $450,000 to U.S. Motels Denver North contract

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider several consent items, including a $100 million amendment to the Kaiser Permanente contract for employee health plan services and a $431,126 intergovernmental agreement with RTD for the Ecopass program. The committee will also hear a briefing from the Office of Emergency Management and hold an executive session. A reappointment to the Denver County Cultural Council is also on the agenda.

• Approves $100M amendment to Kaiser Permanente contract for employee health plan services, citywide
• Approves $431,126 Intergovernmental Agreement with RTD for Ecopass for city employees
• Approves contract amendment with ComPsych Corporation adding service options, no cost change
• Approves reappointment of Adrienna Lujan to Denver County Cultural Council
• Briefing from Office of Emergency Management (Matt Mueller)

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee is not meeting. The agenda includes a consent item to amend a contract with Riskonnect ClearSight LLC.

• Amends contract with Riskonnect ClearSight LLC to $4,467,626.00
• Adds five years to contract, extending end date to 12-31-2030
• Adds Order Form for continual use of Risk Management Software Solution

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will decide on multiple contracts, including a $48.7 million amendment for National Western Center program management, a property sale for $8.0 million, and housing preservation agreements. They will also set the 2025 mill levies for property taxes and consider creating a new entertainment district. Several energy efficiency contract amendments and a sheriff grant are on the agenda.

• 25-2017: Amends contract with CH2M HILL ENGINEERS for $48,725,000 (new total $131,975,000) for National Western Center program management through 2032 (District 9).
• 25-2032: Approves $8,025,000 purchase of 4101 North Pecos Street in Sunnyside (District 1).
• 25-2022: Preserves 23 income-restricted units at 1371 Xenia Street with $1,000,000 agreement for 60 years (District 8).
• 25-2034 & 25-2035: Ordinance to repeal entertainment district sunset and resolution creating North Wynkoop Entertainment District.
• 25-2029/30/31: Establishes 2025 mill levies for City, Special Districts, and Denver Public Schools.

City Council

The Denver City Council will consider a series of resolutions approving amendments and new contracts for homeless services, shelter operations, rental and utility assistance, and property tax relief. The largest single item is a $20.1 million contract with St. Francis Center to operate a non-congregate shelter at Stone Creek. Other items include funding for the Salvation Army shelter, Colorado Village Collaborative micro-community, and multiple property tax and rental assistance programs.

• Amends contract with The Salvation Army for $1,615,427 to add family shelter and cold weather support (citywide).
• Approves $20,145,343.75 contract with St. Francis Center for non-congregate shelter operations at Stone Creek (District 8).
• Amends contract with Brothers Redevelopment for $2,450,000 to administer Property Tax Relief program (citywide).
• Amends contract with The Community Firm for $2,450,000 to administer Property Tax Relief program (citywide).
• Approves $940,602 amendment to Colorado Village Collaborative for Monroe Village Micro-Community (District 9).

General Public Comment Session

This is a procedural agenda for a general public comment session. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will consider approving a Stadium Property Agreement with Denver Real Estate Ventures and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District, amending a 2017 Intergovernmental Agreement, and rescinding $50 million in capital funds. The committee will also discuss a contract amendment for the National Western Center Program.

• Approves Stadium Property Agreement with Denver Real Estate Ventures and Broadway Station Metropolitan District
• Amends 2017 Intergovernmental Agreement with Broadway Station Metropolitan District
• Rescinds $50,000,000.00 from capital improvement funds
• Amends 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project
• Amends contract with CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, Inc. to $131,975,000.00

The South Platte River Committee approved a stadium property agreement and related intergovernmental amendments for Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1 in Council District 7. It also rescinded $50,000,000 from capital improvement fund programs and amended a CH2M Hill contract to add $48,725,000 for the National Western Center Program in Council District 9. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Stadium Property Agreement (Bill 25-1552) – vote 7-0
• Amended 2017 Intergovernmental Agreement (Bill 25-1553) – vote 7-0
• Rescinded $50,000,000 from capital improvement funds (Bill 25-1554) – vote 7-0
• Amended 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (Bill 25-1850) – vote 7-0
• Amended CH2M Hill contract, adding $48,725,000 and extending end date to 1‑31‑2032 (Resolution 25-2017) – approved by consent
• Entered executive session – vote 7-0

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting; a consent agenda includes one item to dedicate a city-owned parcel as public right-of-way (public alley) bounded by East 1st Avenue, North Logan Street, East Ellsworth Avenue, and North Grant Street.

• Dedication of city-owned parcel as public alley at East 1st Avenue, North Logan Street, East Ellsworth Avenue, North Grant Street, Council District 7

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Council Resolution 25-2021, which dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as a public right-of-way designated as a public alley. The parcel is bounded by East 1st Avenue, North Logan Street, East Ellsworth Avenue, and North Grant Street in Council District 7. The approval was made by consent.

• Approved Council Resolution 25-2021 dedicating parcel as public alley (consent)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will vote on a $8,025,000 purchase and sale agreement for a property in the Sunnyside neighborhood. A briefing on the Office of Independent Monitor Semiannual Report will be heard. Consent items include a $785,163 grant with Caring for Denver Foundation for behavioral health clinicians at the 911 center and a $116,000 match grant for recovery services in Denver jail facilities.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for $8,025,000 at 4101 North Pecos Street, Sunnyside
• Briefing on Office of Independent Monitor Semiannual Report
• Grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $785,163 for 911 behavioral health clinicians
• Match grant with Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for $116,000 for jail recovery program

The council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for $8,025,000 to acquire 4101 North Pecos Street. It also approved a $785,163 grant with Caring for Denver Foundation to fund behavioral‑health clinicians at the 911 Communications Center. Finally, a $116,000 match grant with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice was approved for jail recovery services.

• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for $8,025,000 (4101 North Pecos St) – vote 7-0
• Approved $785,163 grant with Caring for Denver Foundation for 911 Center behavioral health clinicians
• Approved $116,000 match grant with Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for jail recovery program

Workshops and Presentations

The Denver City Council and Planning Board will hold a joint work session to receive a presentation on 'Unlocking Housing Choices25-2044,' a policy or initiative aimed at expanding housing options. This is a discussion item only; no final decisions are expected.

• Presentation on Unlocking Housing Choices25-2044

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved a map amendment rezoning 8250 E 40th Avenue from OS‑A to I‑B. It also approved a 60‑year, $1,000,000 agreement with 1371 Xenia, LLC to preserve 23 income‑restricted units on 1371 Xenia Street. Additional approvals included a $538,234 contract with The Community Firm for citywide household services and several contract amendments adding funding for energy‑efficiency programs.

• Rezone property at 8250 E 40th Avenue from OS‑A to I‑B (Council District 8).
• $1,000,000 agreement with 1371 Xenia, LLC to preserve 23 income‑restricted units at 1371 Xenia Street.
• $538,234 contract with The Community Firm (TCF) to serve 220 households in 2026 and 660 households overall citywide, ending 12‑31‑2028.
• Amend Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC contract: add $499,000 (total $998,000) for energy‑efficiency services to income‑qualified multi‑family units, new end date 12‑31‑2026.
• Amend Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC contract: add $383,180 (total $766,360) for energy‑efficiency services to nonprofit facilities, new end date 12‑31‑2026.

Parks, Art and Culture

This meeting of the Denver Parks, Art and Culture committee has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee will consider an ordinance to remove the sunset date for existing entertainment districts and a resolution to create the new North Wynkoop Entertainment District. Consent items include setting property tax mill levies for the City, Special Districts, and Denver Public Schools for 2025. A briefing on the citywide RV disposal program is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 25-2034 to repeal sunset date for entertainment districts
• Resolution 25-2035 creating North Wynkoop Entertainment District
• Citywide RV Disposal Program briefing (25-2041)
• Consent items: 2025 mill levies for City (25-2029), Special Districts (25-2030), and Denver Public Schools (25-2031)

The council approved filing an ordinance to repeal the sunset date for entertainment districts and a resolution creating the North Wynkoop Entertainment District, each passing 7‑0. The council also approved, by consent, the 2025 City, Special Districts, and Denver Public Schools mill levies for property taxes due in 2026.

• Approved filing of Ordinance 25-2034 to repeal sunset date for entertainment districts (7-0)
• Approved filing of Resolution 25-2035 creating the North Wynkoop Entertainment District (7-0)
• Approved 2025 City mill levy (Resolution 25-2029) by consent
• Approved 2025 Special Districts mill levy (Resolution 25-2030) by consent
• Approved 2025 Denver Public Schools mill levy (Resolution 25-2031) by consent

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, was canceled. The listed items have been included on the consent agenda.

• Reappointment of Helen Lee to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors
• Ordinance 25-2036 to rename the Office of Legislative Services to the City Council Central Office
• Ordinance 25-2036 to amend Chapter 13 and Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee was cancelled. The consent agenda approved the reappointment of Helen Lee to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors. It also approved an ordinance amending Chapters 13 and 15 of the Revised Municipal Code and renamed the Office of Legislative Services to the City Council Central Office.

• Reappointed Helen Lee to Housing Stability Strategic Advisors (approved by consent)
• Amended Chapter 13 of Revised Municipal Code (approved by consent)
• Amended Chapter 15 of Revised Municipal Code (approved by consent)
• Renamed Office of Legislative Services to City Council Central Office (approved by consent)

Mayor-Council

The Mayor-Council will vote on a $20,145,343.75 contract with St. Francis Center to operate the Non-Congregate Shelter at Stone Creek. Multiple housing stability contracts are also on the agenda, including amendments adding funds to Brothers Redevelopment and the Community Economic Defense Project for rental assistance and navigation services. Other items include a bag fee revenue amendment, an airport snow removal lease, and police co-responder and software contracts.

• $20.1M contract with St. Francis Center for shelter operations at Stone Creek (District 8)
• $5.2M contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for Housing Central Command stabilization
• $3.7M contract with Community Economic Defense Project for homelessness navigation services
• $2.6M amendment to Versaterm for police and sheriff records management software
• Ordinance amending allowable uses of disposable bag fee revenue

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will hear a presentation on a proposal to adopt a two‑year budget cycle covering fiscal years 2025 through 2038. Council members Amanda Sawyer, Stacie Gilmore, and Shontel Lewis will present the proposal. The committee will consider the merits of moving to a biennial budgeting process.

• Presentation on a proposal for a two‑year budget cycle (2025‑2038)

City Council

Denver City Council is voting on several resolutions for contracts related to homeless services, including a $30.4 million shelter operation contract with Urban Alchemy at the Non-Congregate Shelter - Aspen. Other proposed contracts include outreach services, community ambassadors, and youth street outreach. The council is also approving multiple emergency on-call repair contracts for city facilities.

• $30.4 million contract with Urban Alchemy to operate Non-Congregate Shelter - Aspen in District 8
• $6.96 million contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for Denver Street Outreach Collaborative citywide
• $3.08 million contract with Urban Alchemy for community ambassador services citywide
• $2.62 million contract with The Gathering Place for Elati Village Micro-Community programming
• $1.21 million contract with Urban Peak for youth street outreach services

The council approved a $30,421,129.90 contract with Urban Alchemy to operate the Non‑Congregate Shelter – Aspen in District 8, passing Resolution 25‑1883 by a 9‑4 vote. It also approved a $3,075,625.00 contract with Urban Alchemy for citywide community ambassador services under Resolution 25‑1881, also by a 9‑4 vote. A $30 lease for a cold‑weather shelter at 4040 Quebec Street (Resolution 25‑1957) failed, with only 2 votes in favor and 11 against. The council rejected the proposed $1,584,140 contract for a new park facility at Cuernavaca Park (Resolution 25‑1925) with a unanimous 13‑0 nay vote and adopted a proclamation honoring fallen police detective Donald L. DeBruno unanimously.

• Adopted Proclamation 25‑2043 honoring Detective Donald L. DeBruno (13‑0)
• Approved late filing of Resolution 25‑2062 adding $200,000 to food distribution grant (11‑0, 2 absent)
• Rejected Resolution 25‑1925 contract for Cuernavaca Park facility (13‑0 nay)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1883 contract with Urban Alchemy for Aspen shelter ($30,421,129.90) (9‑4)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1881 contract with Urban Alchemy for citywide ambassador services ($3,075,625.00) (9‑4)
• Failed Resolution 25‑1957 lease for cold‑weather shelter at 4040 Quebec Street ($30) (2‑11)
• Ordered publication of Bill 25‑1960 transferring $97,500 to Special Revenue Fund (13‑0)
• Amended Bill 25‑1556 regarding collective bargaining language (13‑0)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting on December 3, 2025. The agenda includes items for future consideration, such as dissolving two pedestrian mall maintenance districts and revoking a permit for a Denargo Market project.

• Revokes permit for Denargo Market at 2650 Arkins Court
• Dissolves Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District
• Dissolves Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District
• Directs remaining funds to Broadway Denver General Improvement District

The committee approved Council Bill 25-1974, terminating the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing remaining funds to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District in Council District 7. It also approved Council Bill 25-1976, terminating the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District with the same fund transfer to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Additionally, Council Resolution 25-1989 was approved, revoking a 2024 permit that allowed Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1 to place garden and park features at 2650 Arkins Court in Council District 9.

• Approved termination of Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and fund transfer to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (consent)
• Approved termination of Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District and fund transfer to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (consent)
• Approved revocation of Resolution No. 20231915, Series of 2024 permitting Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1 encroachments at 2650 Arkins Court (consent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider a bill (25-2009) to amend the allowable uses of revenue from the disposable bag fee, with a public comment period. The meeting also includes several land dedication actions converting city parcels to public right‑of‑way or alleys, a termination of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall Maintenance District A with fund transfer, and approval of a snow‑removal lease for United Airlines at Denver International Airport.

• Ordinance amendment (25-2009) on allowable uses of disposable bag fee revenue
• Dedication of city parcel as public right‑of‑way at West 38th Ave & North Stuart St (25-1965)
• Dedication of city parcel as public alley bounded by North Hooker St, West 20th Ave, North Irving St, and West 19th Ave (25-1966)
• Termination of Broadway Pedestrian Mall Maintenance District A and transfer of remaining funds to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (25-1975)
• Facility lease agreement with Aero Snow Removal (CO), LLC for United Airlines snow removal at Denver International Airport (25-2007)

The council approved a facility lease agreement with Aero Snow Removal (CO), LLC for rates and charges supporting United Airlines snow removal at Denver International Airport, ending on 8/1/2028. Council Bill 25-2009 amending the allowable uses of revenue from the disposable bag fee was approved for filing with a 4‑1 vote. Several city‑owned parcels were dedicated as public right‑of‑way or alleys by consent.

• Approved facility lease with Aero Snow Removal (ends 8/1/2028) (consent)
• Approved Bill 25-2009 for filing (4-1 vote)
• Dedicated West 38th Ave parcel as public right-of-way at West 38th Ave & North Stuart St (consent)
• Dedicated parcel as public alley bounded by North Hooker St, West 20th Ave, North Irving St, West 19th Ave (consent)
• Approved termination of Broadway Pedestrian Mall Maintenance District A and fund transfer to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (consent)
• Dedicated three parcels as public alleys in Council District 1 (consent)
• Dedicated parcel as public alley bounded by North Hooker St, West 20th Ave, North Grove St, West 19th Ave (consent)
• Dedicated East 8th Ave parcel as public right-of-way at East 8th Ave & North Grape St (consent)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will vote on a new $27 million framework agreement with Axon Enterprise for body cameras, tasers, and cloud data storage through 2030, and an amendment adding $450,000 to an existing contract. A briefing on the Gun Violence Awareness and Intervention Network (GAIN) program is scheduled. Consent items include a $2.1 million WellPower co-responder agreement, a CDOT grant for distracted driving enforcement, and multiple grant amendments for the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative.

• New $27 million Axon framework agreement for body cameras, tasers, and cloud storage (POLIC-202581688)
• Amendment adding $450,000 to existing Axon contract, new total $22,547,650 (POLIC-201522654)
• Approves $2,104,859 WellPower co-responder services for mental health crisis response (POLIC-202581732)
• Amends CDOT grant adding $210,038 for distracted driving and speed enforcement (POLIC-202370759)
• Approves $785,163 Caring for Denver Foundation grant for behavioral health clinicians at 911 center (SAFTY-202581701)

The Health and Safety Committee approved an amendment to the Axon body‑camera contract, adding $450,000 for a new total of $22,547,650.10 (vote 7‑0). It also approved a $27 million framework agreement with Axon to supply body‑worn and interview‑room cameras, tasers, software and cloud storage through 2030 (vote 7‑0). Several grant and intergovernmental agreements were approved by consent, adding funds for mental‑health co‑responders, distracted‑driving enforcement, HIV/AIDS services, nutritious‑food programs, and crisis‑intervention clinicians.

• Approved amendment 25-1967 adding $450,000 to Axon body‑camera contract (7‑0)
• Approved framework agreement 25-1968 with Axon for $27,000,000 (7‑0)
• Approved agreement 25-1969 with WellPower for $2,104,859 (consent)
• Approved amendment 25-1970 CDOT grant adding $210,038.40 (consent)
• Approved amendment 25-1978 with Denver Health adding $333,572 (consent)
• Approved amendment 25-1979 with Denver Urban Gardens adding $1,730,790 (consent)
• Approved amendment 25-2008 with Caring for Denver Foundation for $785,163 (consent)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The committee will consider amending a contract with Versaterm, Public Safety Inc., adding $2,623,894.00 and three years to support records management software for police and sheriff's departments. The body will also approve the appointment of Taylor Sun to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors.

• Amend contract with Versaterm, Public Safety Inc. by adding $2,623,894.00 for a new total of $12,332,142.00
• Approve City Council appointment of Taylor Sun to Housing Stability Strategic Advisors

The council approved, by consent, an amendment to contract 25-1971 with Versaterm, Public Safety Inc., adding $2,623,894.00 for a new total of $12,332,142.00 and extending the end date to 12‑31‑2028. The council also approved, by consent, the appointment of Taylor Sun to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors under resolution 25-2012.

• Amended contract 25-1971 with Versaterm, adding $2,623,894.00 (total $12,332,142.00) and extending end date to 12-31-2028 – approved by consent
• Approved appointment of Taylor Sun to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors – approved by consent

Parks, Art and Culture

The Denver Parks, Art and Culture Committee is meeting for a briefing. The sole agenda item is a presentation from Meredith Badler of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Briefing: Colorado Business Committee for the Arts presentation by Meredith Badler

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee met on December 2, 2025. Members heard the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts presentation (item 25-2010). No actions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee will consider several contracts and amendments for housing programs, including a $20.1 million contract with St. Francis Center for shelter operations at Stone Creek, multiple amendments to Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program contracts, and a landmark designation for 1555 North Grant Street. A contract with Work Options for Women for meal services at micro-communities and several consent items are also on the agenda.

• $20,145,343.75 contract with St. Francis Center for shelter operations at Stone Creek, Council District 8
• Amendment with Brothers Redevelopment adding $3,699,685 for TRUA program, new total $9,699,685
• Contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $5,231,922 for Housing Central Command stabilization
• Landmark designation of Knights of Columbus building at 1555 N Grant Street, Council District 10
• Contract with Work Options for Women for $502,112.56 to provide meals to micro-communities, Council District 8

The Community Planning and Housing Committee unanimously approved a series of contract amendments and new contracts, including a $20,145,343.75 agreement with The St. Francis Center to operate a non‑congregate shelter. All resolutions numbered 25‑1993 through 25‑2005 were filed together with a 7‑0 vote. A landmark designation for 1555 North Grant Street was adopted with a 5‑2 vote. Additional contracts for homelessness services and a meals program were approved by consent.

• Approved $20,145,343.75 contract with The St. Francis Center for shelter operation (consent)
• Approved $5,231,922.00 contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for Housing Central Command (consent)
• Approved $3,731,922.00 contract with The Community Firm for HCC Navigation program (consent)
• Approved $502,112.56 contract with Work Options for Women to provide meals in District 8 (7‑0)
• Designated 1555 North Grant Street as a landmark (5‑2)
• Approved contract amendments adding $350,000 to Brothers Redevelopment program (7‑0)
• Approved contract amendments adding $2,450,000 to Brothers Redevelopment program (7‑0)
• Filed resolutions 25‑1993 through 25‑2005 in a block (7‑0)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor‑Council will consider a series of contracts, land dedications, and lease agreements. Key items include a $6,959,217 agreement with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to fund the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative, multiple multi‑million‑dollar energy‑efficiency contracts for municipal buildings, and several emergency on‑call service contracts. The council will also approve public right‑of‑way dedications and low‑cost lease agreements for cold‑weather shelters.

• $6,959,217 contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (Dept. of Housing Stability)
• $6,840,000 contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for citywide energy efficiency upgrades (Climate Action)
• $5,327,273 construction agreement with Interlock Construction Corp. for Ross‑Broadway Hills Branch Library renovation at 33 E Bayaud Ave (DOTI)
• Dedication of Kensing Court as public right‑of‑way at Boulder Street and Kensing Court (DOTI)
• $30 lease agreements with Bayaud Works, LLC for congregate cold‑weather shelters at 4040 Quebec St, 375 S. Zuni St, and 2601 W. 7th Ave (Finance)

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council will meet to receive updates from the Budget and Human Resources Working Groups, as well as legislative and presidential updates. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 1:30 PM in Council Committee Room 391.

• Budget Working Group Updates
• Human Resources Working Group Updates
• State Legislative Updates
• Council President Updates

City Council

The Denver City Council is scheduled to approve multiple contracts and agreements, including funding for eviction legal services, police co-responder programs, and venue management for arts events. The meeting will also include proclamations honoring city officials.

• Contract for eviction legal services ($768,906)
• Grant for police co-responder program ($2,104,859)
• Contract for shelter operations at Aspen ($30,421,129.90)
• Contract for venue management (Live Nation, AEG Presents)
• Proclamation honoring Chief Sonya Gillespie

The Denver City Council adopted a block of resolutions approving eight $50 M large‑civil‑construction on‑call contracts and two additional professional‑services contracts. The block passed with 12 ayes and 1 nay. The council also adopted two proclamations honoring Chief Sonya Gillespie and Major Deric Wynn, and approved a $19.2 M HDR Engineering contract. Two Urban Alchemy agreements were postponed to the Dec 8 meeting.

• Adopted Proclamation 25-2016 honoring Chief Sonya Gillespie (13‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 25-2014 honoring Major Deric Wynn (13‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1651 approving $19,200,000 HDR Engineering contract (11‑1‑1)
• Adopted block of Resolutions 25-1384‑1391, 25-1643‑1650, 25-1652‑1687 approving multiple $50 M contracts and smaller contracts (12‑1)
• Postponed Resolution 25-1881 (Urban Alchemy community ambassador services) to Dec 8
• Postponed Resolution 25-1883 (Urban Alchemy shelter operation) to Dec 8

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee canceled its scheduled meeting on November 26, 2025. The agenda included consent items for dedicating city-owned land as public right-of-way and approving contracts for a parks facility and a cold weather shelter.

• Dedicates land as Public Right-of-Way at Kensing Court and South Santa Fe Drive
• Approves contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC for $1,584,140.00
• Approves Lease Agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC for $30.00
• Agreement to operate a congregate cold weather shelter at 2601 W. 7th Avenue

The South Platte River Committee cancelled its meeting but processed a consent agenda. Four council resolutions were approved by consent: two land dedications as public right‑of‑way, a $1,584,140 construction contract for a new park facility, and a $30 lease for a cold‑weather shelter. No vote counts were recorded.

• Approved dedication of Kensing Court parcel as public right‑of‑way (25‑1918) by consent
• Approved dedication of three parcels (South Santa Fe Drive, Public Alley, West Louisiana Avenue) as public right‑of‑way (25‑1923) by consent
• Approved $1,584,140 contract with Mark Young Construction for Cuernavaca Park facility (25‑1925) by consent
• Approved $30 lease with Bayaud Works for cold‑weather shelter at 2601 W. 7th Ave (25‑1959) by consent

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting in person but will consider a consent agenda of contracts. The items include software services for Denver International Airport, construction for a library renovation, and energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings.

• Contract with Cobblestone Systems for $1.5M for airport software
• Construction services for Ross-Broadway Hills Branch Library at 33 E Bayaud Ave
• Energy efficiency upgrades for municipal buildings citywide
• Public art installation at Denver International Airport for $800K
• Dedication of city-owned parcels as public right-of-way

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a series of contracts covering software services, construction, energy efficiency, customer experience, public art, waste transport, HVAC maintenance, and a ground lease, all by consent. Several city-owned parcels were also dedicated as public alleys. All actions were recorded as approved resolutions.

• Approved $1,500,000.00 contract with Cobblestone Systems for airport software services (consent)
• Approved $5,327,273.00 construction services agreement with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for library renovation (consent)
• Approved $5,209,000.00 contract with CMTA, Inc. for citywide energy efficiency upgrades (consent)
• Approved $1,200,000.00 contract with McorpCX, LLC for airport customer experience consultancy (consent)
• Approved $800,000.00 public art contract with David Ocelotl Garcia for “Finding Your Wings” at Denver International Airport (consent)
• Approved $500,000.00 contract with Medical Systems of Denver, Inc. for regulated garbage transport at the airport (consent)
• Approved $3,842,926.66 contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for HVAC chiller maintenance at the airport (consent)
• Approved ground lease with Key Lime Air Corporation for 1,200 sq ft at the airport through 12‑31‑2027 (consent)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee met on November 26, 2025, but the regular agenda was canceled. Members approved a consent item amending an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program. The amendment adds $99,810, raising the total funding to $800,149 for HIV/AIDS care in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. No other changes to the agreement were made.

• Amend intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program, adding $99,810 (total $800,149) for HIV/AIDS services in Denver Transitional Grant Area

The Health and Safety Committee approved Council Bill 25-1917 by consent. The bill amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Regents of the University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program, adding $99,810 to bring the total funding to $800,149. The funds support care, treatment, and supportive services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area.

• Approved Council Bill 25-1917 adding $99,810 to university hospital HIV/AIDS grant (consent)

Finance and Business

The Denver Finance and Business Committee canceled its scheduled meeting on November 25, 2025, but approved a series of emergency on-call service contracts for the city. The agenda included approvals for restoration, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and glass repair services, as well as lease agreements for cold weather shelters and a community media center.

• Approves $750,000 contract with AB Holding LLC for Citywide Emergency On-Call Restoration Services
• Approves $750,000 contract with Braconier Plumbing & Heating Co. for emergency plumbing repair
• Approves $30 lease for Bayaud Works to operate cold weather shelters at 4040 Quebec St. and 375 S. Zuni St.
• Amends Premises Lease Agreement with CMC Qalicb, LLC to add $25,000 for a community media center at 2101 Arapahoe Street
• Rescinds $97,500 from City Council Districts’ 2025 General Fund appropriations

The Finance and Business Committee approved a series of three‑year emergency on‑call service contracts, each worth $500,000 or $750,000, covering plumbing, HVAC, roofing, glass repair, and restoration citywide, excluding Denver International Airport. Two lease agreements were approved for cold‑weather shelters at 4040 Quebec Street and 375 S. Zuni Street. The committee rescinded $97,500 from district general‑fund appropriations and amended a media‑center lease to add $25,000. All items were approved by consent.

• Approved $750,000.00.00 contract with AB Holding LLC for emergency on‑call restoration services (25‑1939)
• Approved $750,000.00 contract with American Mechanical Services of Denver, L.L.C. for emergency on‑call plumbing services (25‑1940)
• Approved $500,000.00 contract with Braconier Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. for emergency on‑call HVAC services (25‑1943)
• Approved $500,000.00 contract with Colorado Chiller Services LLC for emergency on‑call HVAC services (25‑1944)
• Approved $30.00 lease with Bayaud Works, LLC for cold‑weather shelter at 4040 Quebec Street (25‑1957)
• Approved $30.00 lease with Bayaud Works, LLC for cold‑weather shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street (25‑1958)
• Rescinded $97,500.00 from City Council Districts’ 2025 General Fund appropriations (25‑1960)
• Amended lease with CMC Qalicb, LLC, adding $25,000.00 to total $365,001.00 (25‑1961)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is not meeting. The agenda includes consent items to amend three contracts for software and aerial imagery support.

• Amends contract with Aurigo Software Technologies, Inc. by adding $1,565,991.00 for a new total of $5,561,433.00
• Amends contract with IGM US Holdings Inc to add $267,707.00 for a new total of $555,942.00
• Amends contract with The Denver Regional Council of Governments by adding $319,484.00 for a new total of $654,156.00

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved three contract amendments via the consent agenda. The amendments add $1,565,991 to the Aurigo Software contract, $267,707 to the IGM US Holdings contract, and $319,484 to the Denver Regional Council of Governments contract. Each amendment also extends the contract end date.

• Approved amendment to Aurigo Software contract adding $1,565,991.00 and extending to 2‑19‑2030 (Council Resolution 25-1921, consent)
• Approved amendment to IGM US Holdings contract adding $267,707.00 and extending to 12‑02‑2030 (Council Resolution 25-1924, consent)
• Approved amendment to Denver Regional Council of Governments contract adding $319,484.00 and extending to 12‑31‑2027 (Council Resolution 25-1929, consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

This meeting of the Parks, Art and Culture committee has been cancelled; no consent agenda is scheduled. No business will be conducted.

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee is not meeting but will consider consent items. These include a $6,959,217 contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for street outreach, an interest-rate adjustment on a loan for affordable housing at 1565 California Street, and a $2,000,000 grant to reduce building carbon emissions.

• $6,959,217 contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for Denver Street Outreach Collaborative
• Interest rate change from simple to annual compounding on loan for 1565 California Street affordable housing
• $2,000,000 grant from DRCOG to eliminate building operating carbon emissions by 2040

The committee approved a $6,959,217 contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative. It also approved an amendment to the loan agreement with Denver Dry Preservation, LLC, changing the interest calculation method. Finally, a $2,000,000 grant agreement with the Denver Regional Council of Governments was approved.

• Approved $6,959,217 contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) for DSOC outreach services (consent)
• Approved amendment to Denver Dry Preservation, LLC loan to use annual compounding interest (consent)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant with Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for carbon‑emissions reduction (consent)

Mayor-Council

This Mayor-Council meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a consent calendar with items such as adopting the Far Southwest Area Plan, multiple contract amendments for Denver International Airport concessions, and numerous large contracts for civil construction and professional services, but no decisions were made.

• Adoption of the Far Southwest Area Plan as supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040, Council District 2
• Contract with Urban Alchemy for $30,421,129.90 for shelter operations at Non-Congregate Shelter - Aspen
• Eight $50,000,000 contracts for 2025 Large Civil Construction Services On-Call, citywide
• Contract amendment with Volunteers of America for $1,102,542.00 for rapid rehousing, citywide
• Contract with Urban Peak for $1,206,260.00 for youth street outreach services, citywide

City Council

The Denver City Council is scheduled to approve multiple amendatory agreements and purchase orders totaling over $13 million. These include funding for homeless shelter operations, housing construction, and professional services for city projects.

• Approves $1.18M for Volunteers of America rapid rehousing program
• Approves $480K for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless respite care
• Approves $3.38M for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless supportive housing
• Approves $2.82M for Mercy Housing supportive services at 9th & Navajo
• Approves $8M for insurance program at National Western Center

The council adopted a proclamation honoring the Denver Foundation's 100th anniversary. It approved the mayor's appointment of Al Gardner as Manager of Safety. The council amended the contract with La Raza Services, Inc., adding $53,525 to fund HIV/AIDS services. Two arts‑venue commission contracts with Live Nation and AEG Presents were postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted Proclamation 25-1973 honoring Denver Foundation's centennial (10-0)
• Approved Al Gardner as Manager of Safety (9-0, 1 abstain)
• Amended La Raza Services contract, adding $53,525 (9-0, 1 abstain)
• Postponed Live Nation Arts & Venues contract (Resolution 25-1814)
• Postponed AEG Presents Arts & Venues contract (Resolution 25-1815)
• Amended and ordered published Bill 25-1726 (10-0)
• Amended and ordered published Bill 25-1727 (10-0)
• Approved minutes from the November 17 meeting (unanimous)

Health and Safety

The committee will vote on an $8 million on-call contract with IEM International, Inc. for temporary disaster-response staffing for Denver Human Services and the Department of Housing Stability. They will also hear a briefing on Denver Police Department's Axon contracts. Consent items include grants for impaired driving enforcement, a co-responder program grant from Caring for Denver Foundation, an agreement for a renewable natural gas plant, and an amendment for competency services beds at city jails.

• $8,000,000 on-call contract with IEM International for disaster-response staffing citywide (SOCSV-202581681)
• Briefing on Department of Safety Axon Contracts (25-1909)
• Grant amendment with CDOT adding $224,424 for impaired driving enforcement by Denver Police (POLIC-202370761)
• $2,104,859 grant from Caring for Denver Foundation for Co-Responder Program (POLIC-202581722)
• 20-year revenue agreement with WM Renewable Energy for renewable natural gas plant (RC6A006/ESEQD-202475932-01)

The Health and Safety Committee approved an $8,000,000 on‑call contract with IEM International for emergency staffing, passing 6‑0. Amendments to four grant and revenue agreements—including a $224,424 CDOT grant addition, a $2,104,859 Caring for Denver Foundation grant, a 20‑year landfill gas agreement, and an extension for 18 competency‑service beds—were all approved by consent.

• Approved $8,000,000 on‑call disaster‑response contract with IEM International (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to CDOT grant adding $224,424 (consent)
• Approved $2,104,859 grant with Caring for Denver Foundation for Co‑Responder Program (consent)
• Approved amendment to WM Renewable Energy landfill gas agreement for 20‑year revenue deal (consent)
• Approved extension of intergovernmental agreement for 18 competency‑service beds (consent)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will consider its consent agenda. It will approve an ordinance to vacate a segment of South Delaware Street between Interstate 25 and West Kentucky Avenue in Council District 7. It will also dedicate two city‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way: one for North Brighton Boulevard at North Brighton and 36th Street, and another as a public alley bounded by 36th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, 38th Street and Wynkoop Street, both in Council District 9.

• Ordinance to vacate portion of South Delaware Street between I‑25 and West Kentucky Avenue (Council District 7) – item 25‑1861
• Dedication of city parcel as public right‑of‑way for North Brighton Boulevard at North Brighton Blvd & 36th St (Council District 9) – item 25‑1862
• Dedication of city parcel as public right‑of‑way for a public alley bounded by 36th St, North Brighton Blvd, 38th St and Wynkoop St (Council District 9) – item 25‑1863

The South Platte River Committee approved three consent‑agenda items. Council Bill 25-1861 authorizes vacating a portion of South Delaware Street between I‑25 and West Kentucky Avenue in Council District 7. Council Resolutions 25-1862 and 25-1863 dedicate City‑owned parcels at North Brighton Boulevard and adjacent streets in Council District 9 as a public right‑of‑way and a public alley, respectively.

• Approved Ordinance to vacate South Delaware St segment (council bill 25-1861)
• Approved dedication of North Brighton Blvd parcel as public right‑of‑way (resolution 25-1862)
• Approved dedication of parcel as public alley (resolution 25-1863)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The committee is reviewing several high-value contracts for citywide large civil construction and professional on-call services. It is also considering extensions for multiple concession agreements at Denver International Airport.

• Eight $50,000,000 contracts for 2025 Large Civil Construction Services On-Call
• Contract with ZoZo Group LLC for $763,694.00 for Electric Vehicle (EV) training and fleet strategy
• Multiple concession agreement extensions at Denver International Airport for vendors including Caribou Coffee and Taco Bell Cantina
• Various on-call professional services contracts, including $19,200,000 for HDR Engineering, Inc and $18,250,000 for Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
• Contract with HNTB Corporation for $5,000,000 for on-call professional services

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a series of large civil construction on‑call contracts, each worth $50 million, for the 2025 fiscal year. All eight contracts (25‑1384 through 25‑1391) were adopted with a 5‑1 vote, with Councilmember Hinds dissenting. The committee also approved a $763,694 contract with ZoZo Group LLC to support the city’s Green Fleet Maintenance Strategy, passing unanimously. No other items were decided.

• Approved $50M contract with AMES Construction, Inc. (5-1)
• Approved $50M contract with Concrete Express, Inc. (5-1)
• Approved $50M contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. (5-1)
• Approved $50M contract with Graham Contracting Ltd. (5-1)
• Approved $50M contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. (5-1)
• Approved $50M contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC (5-1)
• Approved $50M contract with Kraemer North America, LLC (5-1)
• Approved $763,694 contract with ZoZo Group LLC for EV training (6-0)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

This committee is deciding on two appropriations: a $13,935,000 transfer from the General Fund Contingency to address 2025 unbudgeted needs, and a $4,970,000 supplemental appropriation for Denver Arts and Venues. They will also discuss 2026 state legislative priorities. Consent items include a $137,275 contract amendment with Gartner for IT programs and a $354,000 amendment to an agreement with Denver Public Schools for space in Council District 9.

• Rescinds $13,935,000 from General Fund Contingency and authorizes appropriations for 2025 unbudgeted needs (25-1891)
• Approves $4,970,000 supplemental appropriation for Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund (25-1892)
• Council Discussion on 2026 State Legislative Priorities (25-1888)
• Amends Gartner contract by $137,275 to $1,793,866 for IT leadership programs (25-1868)
• Amends IGA with Denver Public Schools adding $354,000 and extending through 2028 for office/training space (25-1877)

The council approved Bill 25-1891, rescinding $13,935,000 from the General Fund contingency, and Bill 25-1892, adding a $4,970,000 supplemental appropriation to the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund. Both bills were approved by a 6‑0 vote with one member absent. The council also approved, by consent, an amendment to the Gartner contract adding $137,275.63 and an amendment to the Denver Public Schools intergovernmental agreement adding $354,000 and extending its term.

• Rescinded $13,935,000 from General Fund Contingency (Bill 25-1891) – approved 6-0, 1 absent
• Approved $4,970,000 supplemental appropriation to Denver Arts and Venues Fund (Bill 25-1892) – approved 6-0, 1 absent
• Amended Gartner contract, adding $137,275.63 for total $1,793,866.62 (Resolution 25-1868) – approved by consent
• Amended Denver Public Schools intergovernmental agreement, adding $354,000 for total $841,503 and extending term to 12/31/2028 (Bill 25-1877) – approved by consent

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee will consider adopting the Far Southwest Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040. The body will also approve several contracts for housing services and shelter operations.

• Adopts Far Southwest Area Plan as supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040
• Approves Urban Alchemy contract for $3,075,625 for community ambassador services
• Approves Urban Peak contract for $1,206,260 for youth street outreach
• Amends contract with Volunteers of America to add $1,102,542
• Approves contract with Urban Alchemy for $30,421,129.90 for shelter operations at Aspen

The council adopted the Far Southwest Area Plan as a supplement to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It approved contracts with Urban Alchemy for community ambassador services and a large $30.4 million contract to run a non‑congregate shelter in Aspen. Additional contracts were amended to increase funding for rapid rehousing and the Monroe Village micro‑community, and a youth outreach contract with Urban Peak was approved.

• Adopted Far Southwest Area Plan (Council Bill 25-1874) – approved 6‑0
• Approved Urban Alchemy community ambassador contract $3,075,625 (Resolution 25-1881) – approved 4‑2
• Approved Urban Peak youth outreach contract $1,206,260 (Resolution 25-1882) – approved 6‑0
• Amended Volunteers of America Rapid Rehousing contract, adding $1,102,542 (Resolution 25-1879) – approved by consent
• Amended Colorado Village Collaborative contract, adding $940,602 and extending term (Resolution 25-1880) – approved by consent
• Approved Urban Alchemy shelter contract $30,421,129.90 for Aspen shelter (Resolution 25-1883) – approved by consent

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art & Culture committee has no meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The agenda lists no items for decision or discussion.

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee is not meeting; the consent agenda includes five financial approvals without discussion. These include a $4.3 million grant to Jevon Taylor LLC for Green Spaces, loans to a creamery and a tea company, a flagstone award purchase, and an amendment reducing an intergovernmental agreement by $262,082.

• $4,300,000 grant and revenue share agreement with Jevon Taylor LLC DBA Green Spaces, utilizing Downtown Denver TIF, District 10
• $900,000 master purchase order with Haertling.com LLC for flagstone awards at Red Rocks Amphitheater, citywide
• $750,000 loan agreement with Cream & Sugar LLC DBA Sundae Artisan Ice Cream, utilizing Downtown Denver TIF, District 10
• $640,000 loan agreement with Milk Tea People, Inc., utilizing Downtown Denver TIF, District 10
• Amendment to IGA with Colorado OEDIT reducing capacity by $262,082.84 and extending performance period to 10-31-2026, citywide

The Finance and Business Committee approved a master purchase order with Haertling.com LLC for $900,000. It also approved loan and grant agreements using Downtown Denver Development Authority Tax Increment Financing for Cream & Sugar LLC, Green Spaces, and Milk Tea People, Inc. Additionally, the intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade was amended to reduce capacity by $262,082.84 and extend the performance period. All items were approved by consent.

• Approved $900,000 Master Purchase Order with Haertling.com LLC (consent)
• Approved $750,000 loan agreement with Cream & Sugar LLC DBA Sundae Artisan Ice Cream (consent)
• Approved $4,300,000 grant and revenue‑share agreement with Jevon Taylor LLC DBA Green Spaces (consent)
• Approved $640,000 loan agreement with Milk Tea People, Inc. (consent)
• Approved amendment to intergovernmental agreement reducing capacity by $262,082.84 and extending end date to 10‑31‑2026 (consent)

Mayor-Council

This meeting includes voting on mayoral appointments for key executive directors (Safety, City Attorney, Community Planning, General Services). The council will also consider a large package of $25 million each on-call construction contracts for Denver International Airport (nine firms, total $225 million) and multiple housing contracts for micro-communities and affordable housing. Other items include amendments to leases and contracts for Arts & Venues, and a contract with Waste Management for trash collection at city venues.

• Appointment of Brad Buchanan as Executive Director of Community Planning and Development
• Appointment of Al Gardner as Executive Director of Safety
• Nine $25M contracts for on-call construction services at Denver International Airport
• $850,000 contract with Waste Management for trash and recycling at Arts & Venues locations
• $2.8M heat pump equipment funding for all-electric affordable housing (Albion Apartments)

City Council

The Denver City Council is scheduled to consider resolutions approving several contracts, including a $2.7 million agreement for free eviction legal services and multiple on-call service contracts for snow removal and appliance repair. The Council will also hear proclamations honoring local teams and individuals.

• Resolution approving $2,768,062.50 contract for free eviction legal services
• Resolution approving $1,625,000.00 contract for snow removal services
• Resolution approving $4,000,000.00 contract for landscaping services
• Resolution approving $554,327.00 purchase order for a command vehicle
• Proclamation honoring the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum Team

The Denver City Council adopted two proclamations honoring the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum team and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It ordered two bills for publication and placed two Business Improvement District budget bills on final consideration, passing both. The council also approved a $2,768,062.50 contract to provide free eviction legal services citywide and a $500,000 appliance maintenance contract.

• Adopted Proclamation 25-1910 honoring CYDC team (13-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 25-1854 recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (12-0, Kashmann absent)
• Ordered Bill 25-1634 (building and fire code amendment) published (12-1)
• Ordered Bill 25-1714 (DDDA fund change) published (10-3)
• Placed Bill 25-1590 (RiNo BID 2026 budget) on final consideration and passed (12-1)
• Placed Bill 25-1594 (Downtown Denver BID 2026 budget) on final consideration and passed (12-1)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1580 (free eviction legal services contract) as amended (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1689 (PriorityOne appliance maintenance contract) (13-0)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is reviewing several agreements and funding changes related to the Broadway Station Metropolitan District. The body is also deciding on zoning changes, maintenance district ordinances, and various city contracts.

• Rescission and appropriation of $50,000,000.00 for the 2025 IGA with Broadway Station Metropolitan District
• Rezoning of 709 South Delaware Street from C-MX-16 to PUD-G 39
• Contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for $3,602,772.68 for La Paz Micro-Community
• Stadium Property Agreement with Denver Real Estate Ventures, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1
• 2026 assessing ordinances for Broadway Pedestrian Mall and South Broadway Streetscape maintenance districts

The committee approved a $50,000,000 rescission from the capital improvement fund and a map amendment rezoning 709 South Delaware Street to PUD‑G. It postponed several stadium‑related bills to a later date. Multiple consent items, including park building plans, assessing ordinances, and contracts, were also approved.

• Approved map amendment rezoning 709 South Delaware St to PUD‑G (6‑1)
• Postponed stadium property agreement bills 25‑1552‑1554 and 25‑1850 (6‑1)
• Amended 2017 Intergovernmental Agreement with Broadway Station District (6‑1)
• Approved rescission of $50,000,000 from capital improvement fund (6‑1)
• Amended 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (6‑1)
• Approved park building plan for three new buildings in Cuernavaca Park (consent)
• Approved assessing ordinances for Broadway Pedestrian Mall and South Broadway Streetscape (consent)
• Approved $3,602,772.68 contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for La Paz Micro‑Community (consent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting, but the agenda includes a consent calendar of approvals for airport construction contracts, pedestrian mall maintenance, and vehicle purchases.

• Approves $25M contracts for on-call construction services at Denver International Airport
• Approves $1.33M asphalt hauling contract for Street Maintenance
• Approves $600K contract for heat pump equipment at affordable housing
• Approves assessing ordinance for 2026 costs of St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall
• Approves $9.66M contract for two 2026 patrol vehicles for Denver Fire Department

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a series of contracts and ordinances by consent. Major actions included ten $25 million construction contracts for on‑call services at Denver International Airport and several $600 k‑$1.3 M procurement contracts for airport and city projects. All items were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved assessing ordinances for 2026 costs of multiple pedestrian‑mall local maintenance districts (St. Luke’s, South Downing, Expanded Greektown, West 32nd Ave, Broadway Ped, Consolidated Morrison Rd, South Broadway Streetscape) by consent
• Dedicated three city‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way at North Knox Court and West 13th Avenue by consent
• Amended Transcore ITS contract, adding $47,517.05 and extending the end date to 12‑31‑2027 by consent
• Approved $1,332,877.65 purchase order with J&K Trucking for hauling hot‑mix asphalt and related materials by consent
• Approved $600,000 contract with Albion Apartments for heat‑pump equipment at a new all‑electric affordable housing property by consent
• Approved ten $25,000,000 construction contracts with FCI Constructors, Gilmore Construction, Hensel Phelps, J. E. Dunn, Milender White, PCL Construction, Sky Blue Builders, Swinerton Builders, and Turner Construction for on‑call services at Denver International Airport by consent
• Approved $1,500,000 contract with GRA, Inc. for air‑service development consulting at Denver International Airport by consent
• Approved $576,755 purchase order with EP Blazer for vehicles to support operations at Denver International Airport by consent

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Board will confirm the mayor's appointment of Al Gardner as Executive Director of the Department of Safety. It will consider several contract amendments that add funding for HIV/AIDS services across the Denver Transitional Grant Area. The board will also approve a grant of $638,713 to the Caring for Denver Foundation for behavioral health outreach, and an on‑call disaster‑response staffing contract with IEM International, Inc. for up to $8,000,000 through the end of 2028.

• Approve mayoral appointment of Al Gardner as Executive Director of Department of Safety
• Approve on‑call contract with IEM International, Inc. for $8,000,000.00 (ends 12‑31‑2028) for disaster‑response staffing
• Amend contract with Vivent Health, Inc. adding $147,558.00 for a total of $1,233,404.00 for HIV/AIDS services
• Amend contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. adding $976,936.00 for a total of $7,383,358.00 for HIV/AIDS services
• Amend contract with RRK Enterprises Inc. adding $1,750,000.00 for a total of $11,300,200.00 and extending end date to 7‑31‑2026 for community correction services

The Health and Safety Council approved the mayoral appointment of Al Gardner as Executive Director of the Department of Safety, with a 6‑0 vote and one member absent. The council also approved, by consent, amendments to several contracts providing HIV/AIDS services, adding specific dollar amounts to each. Additionally, a $638,713 grant to the Caring for Denver Foundation and a $1.75 million amendment to the RRK Enterprises community‑correction services agreement were approved.

• Approved Al Gardner appointment as Executive Director of Dept. of Safety (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved contract amendment with Vivent Health, Inc. adding $147,558 (total $1,233,404) by consent
• Approved grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $638,713 (through 7/31/2027) by consent
• Approved contract amendment with Colorado Health Network, Inc. adding $976,936 (total $7,383,358) by consent
• Approved contract amendment with La Clinica Tepeyac adding $75,009 (total $505,972) by consent
• Approved contract amendment with La Raza Services, Inc. adding $53,525 (total $643,509) by consent
• Approved contract amendment with RRK Enterprises Inc. adding $1,750,000 (total $11,300,200) and extending end date to 7/31/2026 by consent

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee meeting on November 11, 2025 was canceled; items are on the consent agenda. The agenda includes a 2026 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill) ordinance, multiple large furniture contracts totaling over $60 million, and development funding agreements for downtown properties. Also on the agenda are a $8 million insurance program for National Western Center construction and a shelter lease amendment at 4685 Quebec Street.

• Ordinance establishing the 2026 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill) (25-1813)
• Master Purchase Order with OfficeScapes of Denver for $20,750,000 for ergonomic furniture citywide (25-1805)
• Professional services contract with Arthur J. Gallagher for $8,000,000 for Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program at National Western Center (25-1769)
• Lease amendment with Quebec Hospitality LLC adding $1,490,400 for non-congregate shelter at 4685 Quebec Street (25-1775)
• Land acquisition ordinance for Florida Avenue and Quebec Way Mini Roundabout Project (25-1768)

The Finance and Business Committee approved a series of contracts and ordinances by consent on Nov. 11, 2025. Highlights include the 2026 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill), multiple multi‑million‑dollar furniture purchase orders, and a professional services contract for an insurance program. The committee also approved land acquisition for the Florida Avenue and Quebec Way roundabout, DDDA development funding agreements, and a mayoral appointment.

• Approved the 2026 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill) (consent)
• Approved a Master Purchase Order with OfficeScapes of Denver, LLC for $20,750,000 (consent)
• Approved a professional services contract with Arthur J. Gallager for $8,000,000 (consent)
• Approved a Land Acquisition Ordinance for Florida Avenue and Quebec Way roundabout (consent)
• Approved DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement for Brookfield Lots at 1505 & 1518 Glenarm Place (consent)
• Approved DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement for Denver Pavilions at 500 16th Street (consent)
• Approved the mayoral appointment of Adrina Gibson as Executive Director of General Services (consent)
• Amended Hilltop Securities contract, adding $150,000 for a new total of $1,350,000 (consent)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved a $30,000,000 contract with Stone Security, LLC for citywide IP camera installation and maintenance. It also amended contracts with Baker Tilly US, LLP (formerly Moss Adams) and Active Network, LLC, and confirmed two mayoral appointments: City Attorney Miko Ando Brown and Board of Ethics member Elise Topliss.

• Approve contract with Stone Security, LLC for $30,000,000 for IP camera maintenance/installation citywide, ending 10‑01‑2031 with possible renewals through 2‑28‑2035 (SC-00010668).
• Amend contract with Moss Adams, now Baker Tilly US, LLP, updating scope to include Data Privacy and Security and Alternative Practice Structure (no term change) (AUDIT-202158955-01).
• Approve mayoral appointment of Miko Ando Brown as City Attorney (Charter §2.2.6).
• Amend contract with Active Network, LLC, extending end date to 12‑31‑2026 for Enterprise Cashiering and Ecommerce software support citywide (TECHS-CE00013/TECHS-202581510-05).
• Approve ordinance confirming appointment of Elise Topliss to the Board of Ethics.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved five consent items. It authorized a $30,000,000 master purchase order with Stone Security, LLC for IP camera maintenance and installation citywide. It also approved contract amendments with Baker Tilly US, LLP and Active Network, LLC, confirmed the mayoral appointment of City Attorney Miko Ando Brown, and confirmed Elise Topliss to the Board of Ethics.

• Approved $30,000,000 master purchase order with Stone Security, LLC (Resolution 25-1734)
• Approved amendment assigning Moss Adams contract to Baker Tilly US, LLP (Resolution 25-1736)
• Approved mayoral appointment of Miko Ando Brown as City Attorney (Resolution 25-1791)
• Approved 12‑month extension of Active Network, LLC software support contract (Resolution 25-1817)
• Approved appointment of Elise Topliss to the Board of Ethics (Bill 25-1843)

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee’s meeting was cancelled, but the consent agenda listed several contract approvals and amendments. The items include appointing a new executive director, approving new and amended contracts totaling over $30 million for homeless services, micro‑community operations, senior affordable housing, and professional planning services. All items are scheduled for approval through the consent agenda.

• Approves appointment of Brad Buchanan as Executive Director of Community Planning and Development
• Amends Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract to $13,508,000 for the Supportive Housing Pay for Performance program citywide, ending 12/31/2026
• Approves $2,820,000 funding agreement with MHMP 21 Navajo LLLP for wrap‑around services at 9th & Navajo Permanent Supportive Housing, paid in 20 annual $141,000 increments
• Approves $1,612,493 contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for programming at Steele Village Micro‑Community in Council District 9
• Amends on‑call contract with Ordonez and Vogelsgang to $4,600,000 for professional services supporting the Neighborhood Planning Initiative through 7/27/2029

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved the mayoral appointment of Brad Buchanan as Executive Director. It also approved a series of contracts and amendments funding homeless services, micro‑community operations, senior affordable housing, and other citywide programs. All items were adopted through the consent agenda.

• Approved appointment of Brad Buchanan as Executive Director (Resolution 25-1788)
• Approved contract with Bayaud Works LLC for $1,811,631.90 (Resolution 25-1792)
• Amended Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract adding $480,040 (Resolution 25-1793)
• Amended Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract adding $3,377,000 (Resolution 25-1794)
• Approved contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for $1,612,493 (Resolution 25-1796)
• Amended loan agreement for Iliff Senior Apartments to create 50 income‑restricted senior units (Resolution 25-1797)
• Approved funding agreement with MHMP 21 Navajo LLLP for $2,820,000 (Resolution 25-1798)
• Amended St. Francis Center contract adding $775,000 (Resolution 25-1799)

Parks, Art and Culture

The committee approved a $850,000 contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for trash collection and recycling at multiple Denver Arts & Venues locations. It also adopted lease amendments extending agreements to April 30 2023 for digital signage and billboard locations, approved an intergovernmental traffic‑management agreement with the Town of Morrison, and approved a lease amendment for a T‑Mobile rooftop antenna system at the Colorado Convention Center.

• Approves $850,000 contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for trash collection and recycling at Denver Performing Arts Complex, McNichols Civic Center, Denver Coliseum, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Sculpture Park (through 12/14/2030).
• Amends lease between Denver Arts & Venues and Denver Theater District to extend to 4/30/2033 and increase revenue share for digital signs at the Arts Complex and Colorado Convention Center (Council District 10).
• Amends lease between Denver Arts & Venues and Ike Smart City to extend to 4/30/2033 and modify locations of digital billboards (Council District 10).
• Approves intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison for a traffic‑management license fee, effective until 1/1/2031.
• Amends lease with T‑Mobile West LLC to upgrade rooftop space at the Colorado Convention Center for a Distributed Antenna System (Council District 10).

The Parks, Art & Culture Committee approved several consent items. Council Resolution 25-1754 approved an $850,000 contract with Waste Management of Colorado for trash collection and recycling at multiple Arts & Venues locations. Other items approved by consent included lease extensions for Denver Arts & Venues with Denver Theater District and Ike Smart City, an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison for Red Rocks event traffic, and a lease amendment with T‑Mobile for a DAS tower at the Colorado Convention Center.

• Approved lease amendment 25-1751 extending Denver Arts & Venues–Denver Theater District lease to 4/30/2033 (consent)
• Approved lease amendment 25-1752 extending Denver Arts & Venues–Ike Smart City lease to 4/30/2033 and modifying digital billboard locations (consent)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement 25-1753 with Town of Morrison for traffic‑management license fee through 1/1/2031 (consent)
• Approved $850,000 contract 25-1754 with Waste Management of Colorado for trash collection and recycling at Arts & Venues sites through 12/14/2030 (consent)
• Approved lease amendment 25-1816 with T‑Mobile West LLC to upgrade rooftop space at Colorado Convention Center for a DAS cell tower (consent)

Mayor-Council

The scheduled Mayor-Council meeting on November 11, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda included several proposed contracts for homelessness services, infrastructure projects, and environmental assessments.

• Contract with Bayaud Works for $14.2M for Tamarac Family Shelter
• Contract with Colorado Affordable Legal Services for $768,906 for eviction legal services
• Contract with Roth Sheppard Architects for $674,450 for Denver Police District 6 Replacement
• Contract with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for $13.5M for Weir Gulch Reach W1 project
• Contract with Applied Property Services Inc. for $1.6M for snow removal services

City Council

The Denver City Council will consider the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget and approve multiple amendatory agreements for homelessness services, legal aid, and airport operations. The meeting will also include proclamations and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget (25-1573)
• Contract with The Salvation Army for rapid resolution services ($1,117,803.00)
• Contract with Colorado Legal Services for eviction legal services ($1,168,737.00)
• Contract with Whayne and Sons for DIA food court cleaning ($14,977,280.44)
• Contract with ECI Site Construction for Gateway neighborhood park ($7,025,081.00)

The council failed to adopt the Mayor’s proposed 2026 budget, with the motion tied 6‑6 and one member absent. Several proclamations and resolutions were approved, including a Veterans Day proclamation and multiple agreements to provide free eviction legal services and shelter support. The council also approved the consent agenda and ordered several Business Improvement District operating plans for publication.

• Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget adoption failed (6 Aye, 6 Nay, 1 absent)
• Proclamation 25-1853 honoring veterans adopted (12 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Resolution 25-1372 amending Salvation Army shelter agreement adopted (9 Aye, 2 Nay)
• Block vote consent agenda approved (12 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Bill 25-1590 (RiNo BID operating plan) ordered published (9 Aye, 1 Nay)
• Bill 25-1578 (Downtown Denver Area Plan) amended (10 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Resolution 25-1197 (Salvation Army rapid resolution services) adopted en bloc (12 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Resolution 25-1584 (Volunteers of America family motel shelter) adopted en bloc (12 Aye, 0 Nay)

Budget and Policy Committee

The Denver Budget and Policy Committee will receive briefings on two policy proposals: a Transportation Demand Management Policy Proposal (25-1844) and a Property Tax Rebate Program Policy Proposal (25-1845). No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are informational presentations only.

• Briefing on Transportation Demand Management Policy Proposal (25-1844) by Council member Sawyer
• Briefing on Property Tax Rebate Program Policy Proposal (25-1845) by Council members Sawyer and Gilmore
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom with password access

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting, and items are being handled via a consent agenda. The body is processing land dedications and contract amendments for drainage and outfall projects.

• Adds $13,544,210.87 to the Mile High Flood District contract for the Weir Gulch Reach W1 project
• Adds $728,842.00 and a one-year extension to the Wilson & Company, Inc. contract for the 48th Avenue Outfall project
• Dedicates two City-owned parcels as Public Right-of-Way at North Brighton Boulevard, 35th Street, Wynkoop Street, and 36th Street

The committee approved, by consent, the dedication of two City‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way in Council District 9. It also approved an amendment to the IGA contract with the Mile High Flood District, adding $13,544,210.87 to bring the total to $35,944,210.87. Additionally, the committee approved an amendment to the design services contract with Wilson & Company, adding $728,842.00 and extending the end date to December 31 2027.

• Dedicated two City‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way (public alley and North Brighton Blvd) – approved by consent
• Amended IGA contract with Mile High Flood District to add $13,544,210.87, total $35,944,210.87 – approved by consent
• Amended design services contract with Wilson & Company to add $728,842.00 and extend end date to 12‑31‑2027 – approved by consent

Transportation and Infrastructure

The committee is voting on 48 contracts totaling over $400 million for citywide large civil construction services and professional on-call services. It also considers an amendment for Denver Police District 6 replacement design services and an update to the Storm Drainage Master Plan.

• Eight $50M contracts for 2025 Large Civil Construction Services On-Call (e.g., AMES CONSTRUCTION, Concrete Express, Flatiron Dragados)
• Amendment to Roth Sheppard Architects contract: add $674,450 for Denver Police District 6 Replacement at 1566 N. Washington St.
• Approves 2025 update to the City and County of Denver Storm Drainage Master Plan
• Professional services contracts: $19.2M to HDR Engineering, $18.25M to Jacobs Engineering, $11.45M to Stantec Consulting
• Contracts range from $750,000 to $50,000,000, all citywide

The Transportation and Infrastructure Council unanimously approved a series of large civil construction on‑call contracts, each valued at $50,000,000, as well as several professional‑services contracts ranging from $800,000 to $9,700,000. All approvals recorded a 6‑0 vote with one member absent. The council also voted to postpone resolutions 25‑1643 through 25‑1687 and 25‑1384 through 25‑1391 to a later date.

• Approved $50,000,000 contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. (6-0)
• Approved $50,000,000 contract with CONCRETE EXPRESS, INC. (6-0)
• Approved $50,000,000 contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $800,000 contract with Lamb‑Star Engineering, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $5,000,000 contract with HNTB CORPORATION (6-0)
• Approved $1,200,000 contract with Stream Design, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $9,700,000 contract with KIMLEY‑HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC (6-0)
• Postponed resolutions 25‑1643‑25‑1687 and 25‑1384‑25‑1391 to a later date (6-0)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will decide on a $69,332,488 intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health for 2026 medical services. A briefing on Denver Health's second-quarter spending plan is also scheduled. Several consent items include contract amendments for HIV/AIDS services, mental health programs, and environmental assessments, most with no cost or capacity changes.

• Action item: Approve $69,332,488 intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for 2026 operating services citywide.
• Briefing: Denver Health 2Q Spending Plan Update.
• Amend CU Hospital Authority contract adding $281,520 for HIV/AIDS care in Denver Transitional Grant Area.
• Amend Caring for Denver Foundation contract extending 18 months for mental health and substance use services (no cost change).
• Amend eight contracts with environmental firms for brownfields redevelopment and tank removal services, each extended one year (no cost change).

The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority worth $69,332,488, with a vote of 6‑0. It also approved an amendment to the University of Colorado Hospital Authority agreement, adding $281,520 for HIV/AIDS services. Additionally, the council extended the end dates of several environmental service contracts and the Caring for Denver Foundation contract by one year (or 18 months) by consent.

• Approved $69,332,488 intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health (vote 6-0)
• Approved amendment adding $281,520 to UCHA agreement (total $2,918,230) by consent
• Approved extension of Caring for Denver Foundation contract to 6-30-2025 by consent
• Approved extension of Trihydro Corporation contract to 12-31-2026 by consent
• Approved extension of AECOM Technical Services contract to 12-31-2026 by consent
• Approved extension of Matrix Environmental Services contract to 12-31-2026 by consent
• Approved extension of Pinyon Environmental contract to 12-31-2026 by consent
• Approved extension of Stantec Consulting Services contract to 12-31-2026 by consent

Parks, Art and Culture

The committee will meet to receive a briefing on water plans for Denver parks. The presentation will be led by Demian Wetzel and Lynn Fulton from Parks and Recreation.

• Presentation on Water Plans for Denver Parks (25-1719)

The November 4, 2025 meeting of the Denver Parks, Art & Culture Committee recorded attendance and a briefing on water plans for Denver parks. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The session was procedural only.

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee will consider an ordinance amendment to update building and fire codes (item 25-1634). It will vote on two map amendments that rezone property at 3333 Regis Boulevard and at 3333 Regis Boulevard with 5051-5115 Federal Boulevard (items 25-1636 and 25-1635). The committee will also adopt several consent items, including a decision not to change the electric‑vehicle charger permitting process and multiple contracts to fund homelessness services, the largest being a $14,233,627.80 contract with Bayaud Works LLC for the Tamarac Family Shelter (item 25-1705).

• Ordinance amendment (item 25-1634) to update building and fire codes
• Map amendment (item 25-1636) rezoning 3333 Regis Blvd from R‑5 to CMP‑EI2
• Map amendment (item 25-1635) rezoning 3333 Regis Blvd and 5051‑5115 Federal Blvd to PUD‑G 37
• Contract with Bayaud Works LLC for $14,233,627.80 to support Tamarac Family Shelter (item 25-1705)
• Contract with Colorado Affordable Legal Services for $768,906 to provide free eviction legal services (item 25-1706)

The council approved three bills for filing that amend building codes and rezone two properties in Council District 1. It also approved, by consent, a series of contracts and amendments totaling over $18 million to support homeless‑service programs, including a $14.2 million contract for the Tamarac Family Shelter. Additionally, the council affirmed the existing permitting process for electric‑vehicle charger applications.

• Approved filing of Council Bill 25-1634 (7‑0)
• Approved filing of Council Bill 25-1636 (6‑0)
• Approved filing of Council Bill 25-1635 (7‑0)
• Approved by consent: maintain current EV charger permitting process (Resolution 25-1638)
• Approved by consent: contract with Bayaud Works LLC for $14,233,627.80 (Resolution 25-1705)
• Approved by consent: contract with Colorado Affordable Legal Services for $768,906.00 (Resolution 25-1706)
• Approved by consent: amend Jewish Family Services contract, add $795,766.05 (Resolution 25-1707)
• Approved by consent: amend Jewish Family Services contract, add $1,467,481.00 (Resolution 25-1708)

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee is not meeting on November 4, 2025, but a consent agenda is included for approval. The agenda contains multiple contracts for maintenance, snow removal, and landscaping, as well as fund amendments and a $7.46 million rescission of unused capital improvement funds.

• Contract with CTM Inc. for $4,000,000 for citywide landscaping services (GENRL-202581131)
• Contract with Applied Property Services Inc. for $1,625,000 for snow removal (GENRL-202580497)
• Rescission of $7,460,261 in unused capital improvement funds for 2026 CIP
• Amendment to allocate interest earnings to temporary rental assistance, elections, immigrant legal services, and other programs (25-1712)
• Establishment of Payment Processing Special Revenue Fund for credit card fees (25-1709)

The Finance and Business Committee approved several contracts and fund actions by consent. Major contracts include a $4 million landscaping agreement and a $1.625 million snow‑removal contract. The committee also created a new Payment Processing Special Revenue Fund and rescinded $7.46 million of unused capital improvement funds.

• Approved $500,000 PriorityOne Group LLC appliance maintenance contract (consent)
• Approved $1,625,000 Applied Property Services Inc. snow removal contract (consent)
• Approved $4,000,000 CTM Inc. landscaping services contract (consent)
• Approved $900,000 CTM Inc. citywide snow removal services contract (consent)
• Approved establishment of the “Payment Processing” Special Revenue Fund (consent)
• Approved rescission of $7,460,261 unused capital improvements funds (consent)
• Approved purchase of two library vehicles to expand book mobile services (consent)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 591 to allocate interest earnings to program funding (consent)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations board will vote on extending three on‑call marketing and branding contracts by one year to Dec 31 2026, with no change to contract capacity. It will also approve two purchase orders with Braun Northwest Inc for one‑time purchases of 2026 North Star 277‑5 command vehicles, costing $554,327.00 for Jefferson County Regional Bomb Squads and $549,916.00 for Douglas County Regional Bomb Squads. All items are listed as consent items for the November 4, 2025 meeting.

• Amend on‑call contract with AOR, Inc. to extend end date to 12‑31‑2026 (marketing/branding services) – no capacity change
• Amend on‑call contract with Rassman Design, LLC to extend end date to 12‑31‑2026 (marketing/branding services) – no capacity change
• Amend on‑call contract with Groundfloor Media, Inc. to extend end date to 12‑31‑2026 (marketing/branding services) – no capacity change
• Approve purchase order $554,327.00 with Braun Northwest Inc for a 2026 North Star 277‑5 command vehicle for Jefferson County Regional Bomb Squads
• Approve purchase order $549,916.00 with Braun Northwest Inc for a 2026 North Star 277‑5 command vehicle for Douglas County Regional Bomb Squads

The council approved by consent three one‑year extensions to on‑call contracts for AOR, Inc., Rassman Design, LLC, and Groundfloor Media, Inc., continuing marketing and branding services through 12‑31‑2026. It also approved two purchase orders with Braun Northwest Inc. for 2026 North Star 277‑5 command vehicles, one for Jefferson County Regional Bomb Squads costing $554,327.00 and one for Douglas County Regional Bomb Squads costing $549,916.00.

• Approved amendment to AOR, Inc. on‑call contract (consent)
• Approved amendment to Rassman Design, LLC on‑call contract (consent)
• Approved amendment to Groundfloor Media, Inc. on‑call contract (consent)
• Approved purchase order for $554,327.00 North Star command vehicle for Jefferson County Regional Bomb Squads (consent)
• Approved purchase order for $549,916.00 North Star command vehicle for Douglas County Regional Bomb Squads (consent)

Mayor-Council

The body is deciding on the adoption of the Downtown Denver Area Plan and reviewing 2026 operating budgets for numerous Business Improvement Districts. The meeting also includes approvals for several million dollars in eviction legal services and homeless shelter contracts.

• Adoption of the Downtown Denver Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040
• Contract with ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. for $7,025,081.00 for the 47th and Telluride Park project
• Eviction legal services contracts with Colorado Poverty Law Project ($2,983,356.00), Community Economic Defense Project ($2,768,062.50), and Colorado Legal Services ($1,168,737.00)
• Purchase order with Oracle America Inc. for $1,068,593.29 for Denver International Airport software licensing
• 2026 Operating Plan and Budget approvals for multiple Business Improvement Districts including RiNo, Downtown Denver, and Cherry Creek

City Council

The Denver City Council will consider a series of budget amendments and contract resolutions. Key items include a $25 million amendment to the Waste Management contract for non‑municipal solid waste disposal, a $4.2 million library renovation contract, and several service and funding agreements. The council will vote on these items during the November 3 meeting.

• Amendment adding $25,000,000 (total $50,000,000) to Waste Management of Colorado contract for city‑wide non‑municipal solid waste disposal (Resolution 25‑1531)
• Contract for $4,227,653.50 with Interlock Construction Corp. to renovate the Hampden Branch Library at 9755 E Girard Ave (Resolution 25‑1476)
• Contract for $900,000 with Claims Management Resources, Inc. for city‑wide auto and property damage subrogation recovery services (Resolution 25‑1547)
• Escrow Funding Agreement for $2,450,000 with H.C. Peck & Associates for the Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project (Resolution 25‑1548)
• Amendment adding $640,000 (new total $1,510,000) to the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity Fund for small‑business support (Resolution 25‑1542)

The council voted on numerous amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget, approving eight of them, several with unanimous support. The approved amendments were 25-1756, 25-1785, 25-1762, 25-1771, 25-1780, 25-1757, 25-1782, and 25-1839, with vote totals ranging from 8‑5 to 13‑0. The council also approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting and filed two resolutions to expand nutritious food access for city youth. Rules of Procedure were suspended to allow late filing of a related resolution.

• Approved Amendment 25-1756 to 2026 budget (13-0)
• Approved Amendment 25-1785 to 2026 budget (8-5)
• Approved Amendment 25-1762 to 2026 budget (13-0)
• Approved Amendment 25-1771 to 2026 budget (13-0)
• Approved Amendment 25-1780 to 2026 budget (10-3)
• Approved Amendment 25-1757 to 2026 budget (13-0)
• Approved Amendment 25-1782 to 2026 budget (13-0)
• Approved Amendment 25-1839 to 2026 budget (13-0)

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council Operations Meeting will discuss adding a Labor Acknowledgement to council meetings, receive budget working group updates, and review an employee handbook presentation. No voting items are scheduled; the meeting is informational and administrative.

• Discussion to add a Labor Acknowledgement to Council Meeting (Councilwoman Shontel Lewis)
• Budget Working Group Updates (Chair Kevin Flynn)
• Human Resources Working Group Update: Employee Handbook Presentation (Chair Jamie Torres, Senior Assistant City Attorney Allison E. Moore)
• Council President Updates (Council President Amanda Sandoval)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will adopt the Downtown Denver Area Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan 2040 for Council Districts 1, 9, and 10. It will create a new Special Revenue Fund (Fund 16817) to manage linkage fee revenue from developer agreements. The committee will approve escrow‑account agreements for linkage fees to fund affordable housing at the Ball Arena site in Council District 3 with two separate entities. It will amend the existing development agreement with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, covering requirements for development of about 57 acres bounded by the Consolidated Main Line, Speer Boulevard, and Auraria Parkway in Council District 3.

• Adopt Downtown Denver Area Plan supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040 (Council Districts 1, 9, 10) – Item 25‑1578
• Establish Special Revenue Fund “Dedicated Linkage Fee Fund”, Fund 16817 – Item 25‑1607
• Approve escrow‑account agreement with Kroenke Arena Co. & Kroenke Parking for Ball Arena affordable‑housing linkage fees – Item 25‑1610
• Approve escrow‑account agreement with KSE Elitch Gardens / Revesco / Second City for Ball Arena affordable‑housing linkage fees – Item 25‑1611
• Amend development agreement with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment for approx 57 acre project bounded by Consolidated Main Line, Speer Blvd, Auraria Pkwy – Item 25‑1612

The South Platte River Committee approved the Downtown Denver Area Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan 2040. It also created a new Dedicated Linkage Fee Fund and approved several escrow agreements to direct linkage fee revenue toward affordable housing at the Ball Arena site. All motions were carried with six votes in favor and one absent.

• Adopt Downtown Denver Area Plan (Bill 25-1578) – approved for filing (6-0, 1 absent)
• Create Dedicated Linkage Fee Fund (Bill 25-1607) – approved for filing (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approve escrow agreement with Kroenke Arena Co. & Kroenke Parking (Bill 25-1610) – approved for filing (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approve escrow agreement with KSE Elitch Gardens/RevESCO/Second City (Bill 25-1611) – approved for filing (6-0, 1 absent)
• Amend contract with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (Bill 25-1612) – approved for filing (6-0, 1 absent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider approving a $7 million contract for a new park in the Gateway neighborhood and dedicating city-owned land as public right-of-way. The meeting is a consent agenda with no live committee discussion.

• Contract with ECI SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. for $7,025,081.00 for the 47th and Telluride Park project
• Contract with Oracle America Inc. for $1,068,593.29 for 2026 software licensing at Denver International Airport
• Dedication of City-owned land as Public Right-of-Way at West 10th Avenue and North Utica Street
• Dedication of City-owned land as Public Alley bounded by North Lafayette Street and East 17th Avenue
• Amendment to a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to extend a home electrification program

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved five items by consent. The city amended a home‑electrification contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC, and dedicated two parcels as public right‑of‑way in Districts 3 and 10. It also approved a $7.0 M construction contract for a new park in the Gateway neighborhood and a $1.07 M software purchase for Denver International Airport.

• Amended Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency contract to extend end date to 8‑31‑2027 (consent)
• Dedicated City land as Public Right‑of‑Way for West 10th Avenue at West 10th & North Utica (consent)
• Dedicated City land as Public Alley bounded by North Lafayette, East 17th, North Humboldt, East 16th, and Park Ave (consent)
• Approved $7,025,081 contract with ECI Site Construction Management for 47th and Telluride Park project (consent)
• Approved $1,068,593 purchase order with Oracle America for 2026 software licensing for DEN airport (consent)

Health and Safety

The committee will receive an update on the Surveillance Task Force. Members will also consider a contract amendment for law enforcement vehicle upfitting.

• Agreement amendment with Bear Communications, Inc. (BearCom) adding $800,000.00 for a total of $1,165,904.00 for law enforcement vehicle upfitting
• Update on the Surveillance Task Force

The Health and Safety Committee approved a consent amendment to the agreement with Bear Communications, Inc. d/b/a BearCom. The amendment adds $800,000, bringing the total contract amount to $1,165,904 for citywide law‑enforcement vehicle upfitting. No changes were made to the contract term.

• Approved $800,000 amendment to Bear Communications vehicle upfitting contract (consent)

Community Planning and Housing

The committee will vote on three contracts totaling $6.92 million with Colorado Legal Services, The Community Firm, and Colorado Poverty Law Project to provide free eviction legal services to over 5,200 households annually. They also consider amendments to five family shelter contracts adding a combined $5.1 million and extending them through 2026. A briefing on the HOST Central Command program is scheduled.

• $1,168,737 contract with Colorado Legal Services for eviction defense serving ~900 households annually
• $2,768,062.50 contract with The Community Firm (CEDP) for eviction defense serving ~3,099 households annually
• $2,983,356 contract with Colorado Poverty Law Project for eviction defense serving ~1,300 households annually
• $2,550,000 amendment for Volunteers of America family motel shelter operations (new total $9,603,640)
• $1,615,427 amendment for Salvation Army Connection Center family shelter and cold weather support

The council voted unanimously to approve three contracts totaling over $6.9 million to provide free eviction legal services citywide. It also approved five amendments that increase funding for family shelter programs, adding between $43,921 and $2.55 million. All votes were 6‑0 with one member absent.

• Approved $1,168,737.00 Colorado Legal Services contract (25-1579) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Approved $2,768,062.50 The Community Firm (CEDP) contract (25-1580) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Approved $2,983,356.00 Colorado Poverty Law Project contract (25-1581) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Amended Denver Rescue Mission Family Shelter contract, adding $496,000 (25-1582) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Amended Salvation Army Lambuth Center contract, adding $410,150 (25-1583) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Amended Volunteers of America Colorado Branch contract, adding $2,550,000 (25-1584) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Amended Salvation Army Connection Center contract, adding $1,615,427 (25-1585) (6-0, Parady absent)
• Amended Family Promise of Greater Denver Shelter Operations contract, adding $43,921 (25-1586) (6-0, Parady absent)

Finance and Business

The City Council Finance and Business Committee will consider approving 2026 operating plans and budgets for several Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and General Improvement Districts (GIDs), including the West Colfax, Santa Fe, RiNo, and Downtown Denver areas. The committee will also discuss a civil penalty ordinance and the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority.

• Approve 2026 budgets for West Colfax, Santa Fe, RiNo, and Downtown Denver BIDs
• Approve 2026 budgets for Old South Gaylord, Five Points, Federal Boulevard, and Colfax-Mayfair BIDs
• Approve 2026 budgets for Cherry Creek Subarea, Cherry Creek North, and Bluebird BIDs
• Approve 2026 budgets for Ballpark, 14th Street, Gateway Village, RiNo Denver, and Sun Valley GIDs
• Approve 2026 budget for Denver Tourism Improvement District

The council approved Council Bill 25-1567, establishing a maximum civil penalty for violations of Article VIII of Chapter 27, by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a block filing of Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Bill 25-1605, also by a 7‑0 vote. Finally, Council Bill 25-1606 amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority was approved for filing by a 6‑0 vote, with one member absent.

• Approved Council Bill 25-1567 (max civil penalty ordinance) for filing (7-0)
• Approved block filing of Bills 25-1588‑25-1599, Resolutions 1600‑1604, and Bill 25-1605 (7-0)
• Approved Council Bill 25-1606 amending Downtown Development Authority boundaries (6-0, Gilmore absent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture committee is not meeting on October 28, 2025. A consent agenda item is included: a funding agreement amendment with the Denver Youth Program (GRASP) reduces funds by $152,424.75 to a new total of $1,053,285.88 for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition, with no change to the contract term, in Council Districts 3 and 9.

• Amendment reduces GRASP grant by $152,424.75 to $1,053,285.88 for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition (PARKS-202158262/PARKS-202581357-03)

The Parks, Art & Culture Committee approved a consent agenda item, Council Resolution 25-1544. The resolution amends a funding agreement with Denver Youth Program (GRASP), cutting grant funds by $152,424.75 and setting a new total of $1,053,285.88 for the My Outdoor Colorado Coalition. No change was made to the contract term, and the approval was by consent.

• Approved amendment reducing grant by $152,424.75 (consent)

Mayor-Council

The council will consider a consent agenda and numerous resolutions, including a $39.5 million construction contract for the Civic Center Next 100 Phase 1 project and an ordinance implementing collective bargaining rights for certain city employees. Also on the agenda are annual cost approvals for multiple pedestrian mall maintenance districts, a $25 million amendment for waste disposal services, and a $1.6 million grant for the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program.

• $39,458,640 contract with GH Phipps Construction for Civic Center Next 100 Phase 1 in Council District 10
• Ordinance 25-1556 implementing and clarifying collective bargaining rights for certain city employees
• $25,000,000 amendment with Waste Management for disposal of non-municipal solid waste at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site
• $1,609,279 grant from Caring for Denver Foundation to support the STAR program citywide
• $1,200,000 grant from USDOT Federal Railroad Administration for planning at six central Denver rail locations

Budget and Policy Committee

The Budget and Policy Committee will hold a briefing-only meeting on October 27, 2025. Two briefings are scheduled: one on civic assemblies presented by council member Lewis and national organizations, and another on mailing parking citations led by council member Hinds. No votes or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Briefing on Civic Assemblies (item 25-1615) by council member Lewis with Roshan Bliss and Rahmin Sarabi
• Briefing on Mailing Parking Citations (item 25-1617) by council member Hinds

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $203 million cleaning services contract for all three concourses at Denver International Airport, a $20 million security contract amendment, a $2.29 million affordable housing loan for 72 income-restricted units, and a $50,000 police settlement. The Board of Equalization session for local maintenance districts is canceled due to no protests filed.

• $203,340,390 contract with SBM Management Services for cleaning at DEN concourses and airfield buildings (District 11)
• $20,000,000 amendment with Securitas Security Services for citywide security personnel (excluding DEN)
• $2,290,000 loan to 18th and Penn Building I, LLC for 72 affordable housing units
• $50,000 settlement for police-related lawsuit Nicholas Munden v. Michael Pineda
• $989,374 grant to Frontline Farming for food education in Districts 1, 7, 9, and 11

Council adopted several resolutions and proclamations, including a $20 million amendment to the city’s security services contract. The council also approved a $2.29 million loan for affordable housing, a $989,374.82 grant for nutritious‑food education, and a $50,000 settlement with a police‑department lawsuit. A $14.98 million airport cleaning contract was postponed to November 10, 2025. All adoptions passed with unanimous votes (12‑0) except the Salvation Army amendment (9‑3) and the postponed item (11‑0).

• Adopted Proclamation 25-1621 honoring United Flight 629 victims (11‑0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Proclamation 25-1622 recognizing neighborhood organizations (12‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1497 amending Salvation Army contract (9‑3, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1618 loan up to $2,290,000 for 72 affordable housing units (12‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1477 $20,000,000 amendment to Securitas security services contract (12‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1479 $235,587 amendment for Archibus software hosting (12‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1023 $989,374.82 grant to Frontline Farming for food education (12‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-1623 $50,000 settlement for Nicholas Munden case (12‑0, 1 absent)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will dedicate three City-owned parcels as public right-of-way and approve the 2026 annual costs for two local maintenance districts. The meeting includes a briefing from the River Sisters.

• Dedicate three parcels as Public Right-of-Way at West Nevada Place and South Navajo Street
• Approve 2026 annual costs for Delgany Street Local Maintenance District
• Approve 2026 annual costs for West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District
• Briefing by River Sisters
• Meeting held at City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391

The committee approved Council Bill 25-1514, covering the 2026 costs for the Delgany Street Local Maintenance District in Council District 10. It also approved Council Bill 25-1517, covering the 2026 costs for the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. Finally, Council Resolution 25-1530 was approved, dedicating three City‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way in Council District 7.

• Approved Council Bill 25-1514 (2026 maintenance costs for Delgany Street Local Maintenance District) by consent
• Approved Council Bill 25-1517 (2026 maintenance costs for West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District) by consent
• Approved Council Resolution 25-1530, dedicating three City‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way by consent

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting. The agenda includes a consent calendar of items to approve, including pedestrian mall maintenance districts, a $39.5 million construction contract for Civic Center Park, and a $1.2 million grant for railroad planning.

• Approves $39,458,640.00 contract for Civic Center Park construction
• Approves $1,200,000.00 grant for railroad planning with BNSF
• Approves $825,000.00 contract for household hazardous waste disposal
• Approves $540,736.00 contract for Ross-University Hills Branch Library renovation
• Approves $4,999,400.00 tax credit agreement for Downtown Denver thermal network study

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a series of consent items, including a $39.5 million contract for the Civic Center Next 100 Phase 1 project. It also approved a tax‑credit agreement, a federal rail grant, a library renovation contract, a hazardous‑waste collection amendment, and two land dedications as public right‑of‑way.

• Approved $39,458,640 contract with GH Phipps Construction for Civic Center Next 100 Phase 1 (consent)
• Approved $4,999,400 tax‑credit agreement with Colorado Energy Office for Downtown Denver District Thermal Network study (consent)
• Approved $1,500,000 USDOT Federal Railroad Administration grant (including $300,000 match) for central Denver rail planning (consent)
• Approved $540,736 construction services agreement with Interlock Construction for Ross‑University Hills Library renovation (consent)
• Approved $825,000 amendment to WM Curbside contract, extending term to 12‑14‑2026 for citywide household hazardous waste collection (consent)
• Approved dedication of city‑owned parcel as public right‑of‑way for West Jewell Avenue near South Hazel Court (consent)
• Approved dedication of city‑owned parcel as public right‑of‑way for West Evans Avenue near South Hazel Court (consent)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will consider three consent items. It will amend a contract with La Raza Services, Inc. d/b/a Servicios De La Raza to add $35,000 for Vital Hearts training, bringing the total to $7,335,000. It will approve a $1,609,279 grant to the Caring for Denver Foundation to support the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program through July 31 2026. It will also amend the waste‑management contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc., adding $25,000,000 for a new total of $50,000,000 and extending the term to December 31 2030 for disposal of non‑municipal solid waste at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site.

• Amend contract with La Raza Services, Inc. d/b/a Servicios De La Raza: add $35,000 for Vital Hearts training (new total $7,335,000).
• Approve grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation: $1,609,279 for Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, ending 7‑31‑2026.
• Amend contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc.: add $25,000,000 (new total $50,000,000) and extend term to 12‑31‑2030 for waste disposal at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site.

The Health and Safety Committee approved three consent items. It amended the contract with La Raza Services, Inc. to add $35,000, raising the total to $7,335,000 for Vital Hearts training. It approved a $1,609,279 grant to the Caring for Denver Foundation to fund the STAR program. It amended contracts with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc., adding $25,000,000 for a new total of $50,000,000 and extending the term to December 31, 2030 for waste disposal at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site.

• Amended La Raza Services contract, adding $35,000 for Vital Hearts training (approved by consent)
• Approved $1,609,279 grant to Caring for Denver Foundation for STAR program (approved by consent)
• Amended Waste Management contracts, adding $25,000,000 and extending term to 12-31-2030 (approved by consent)

Community Planning and Housing

The committee will receive a briefing from the Denver Housing Authority. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is informational only.

• Presentation by Denver Housing Authority (Joaquin Cintron Vega, Loretta Owens, Joshua Crawley)

The Community Planning and Housing Committee met on Oct. 21, 2025. Four members were present and three were absent. The only agenda item was a presentation by the Denver Housing Authority. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business committee is not meeting but will consider a consent agenda. Notable items include a $640,000 contract amendment for the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity Fund, a $900,000 contract for auto subrogation services, and a $2.45 million escrow agreement for Morrison Road safety improvements.

• Loan contract amendment with Minute Spot LLC - Hope Communities for an 18-month deferral in Council District 9
• Amends contract with The East Denver Colfax Partnership adding $640,000 for East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity Fund (Districts 5, 8, 9, 10)
• Approves $900,000 contract with Claims Management Resources for auto/property subrogation services, citywide
• Approves $2,450,000 escrow agreement with H.C. Peck & Associates for Morrison Road Safety Improvements (District 3)
• Amends agreements with HDR Engineering, H.C. Peck & Associates, and AtkinsRealis USA for right-of-way acquisitions, extending to 2030, citywide

The Finance and Business Committee approved several contracts and amendments by consent. These include a loan amendment for a Community Development Block Grant, a $640,000 increase to the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity fund, a $900,000 subrogation services contract, a $2,450,000 escrow agreement for the Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project, and five‑year extensions to existing right‑of‑way agreements with HDR Engineering, H.C. Peck & Associates, and Atkins Realis USA. All items were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved loan contract amendment for Community Development Block Grant with Minute Spot LLC – Hope Communities (consent)
• Approved $640,000 addition to East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity Fund, raising total to $1,510,000 (consent)
• Approved $900,000 contract with Claims Management Resources, Inc. for auto and property damage subrogation recovery services (consent)
• Approved $2,450,000 escrow funding agreement with H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project (consent)
• Approved five‑year extension of HDR Engineering, Inc. agreement to 12‑31‑2030 for right‑of‑way and land acquisitions (consent)
• Approved five‑year extension of H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. agreement to 12‑31‑2030 for right‑of‑way and land acquisitions (consent)
• Approved five‑year extension of Atkins Realis USA Inc. agreement to 12‑31‑2030 for right‑of‑way and land acquisitions (consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Denver Parks, Art & Culture committee is not meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda states only that the committee is not meeting and there is no consent agenda.

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The committee will discuss and take action on an ordinance implementing collective bargaining rights for certain city employees. A consent item approves a $2.4 million contract with ARAG North America, Inc. to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for city employees and their families. Public input is scheduled for the ordinance.

• Ordinance 25-1556: Implementing and clarifying collective bargaining rights for certain city employees (sponsored by Council members Parady and Torres).
• Consent item 25-1526: Contract with ARAG North America, Inc. for $2,400,000 to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire, and Police employees and families, citywide, through 12-30-2030.

The council voted 5‑0 to approve Council Bill 25-1556, an ordinance clarifying collective bargaining rights for certain city employees, and filed it. By consent, the council also approved a contract with ARAG North America, Inc. for $2,400,00.00 to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for enrolled Denver civilian, sheriff, fire and police employees and families, effective through 12‑30‑2030.

• Approved Council Bill 25-1556 ordinance filing (5-0 vote)
• Approved contract with ARAG North America, Inc. for $2,400,00.00 (consent)

Mayor-Council

The body is deciding on several high-value service contracts for Denver International Airport and citywide security. The meeting includes resolutions for infrastructure projects, public right-of-way dedications, and grant amendments for public health and victim services.

• Contract with SBM Management Services LP for $203,340,390.04 for DIA cleaning services
• Contract with Flagship Aviation Services, LLC for $89,896,203.56 for DIA terminal cleaning
• Contract amendment with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. adding $20,000,000.00 for citywide security
• Construction agreement with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for $4,227,653.50 for Hampden Branch Library Renovation
• Contract with Atkins Realis for $25,000,000.00 for DIA Project & Program Controls Services

City Council

The Denver City Council will receive the mayor's proposed 2026 budget and schedule a public hearing for October 27. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions to amend contracts for homeless shelter and rapid rehousing services, approve a new vision benefit plan for employees, and authorize a construction contract for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project.

• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget presented; public hearing set for Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
• Resolution to amend contract with Bayaud Works, LLC for shelter services, adding $3,500,000 (total $6,755,000), citywide
• Resolution to approve a vision benefit plan with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company for $12,000,000 through 2030, citywide
• Resolution to approve contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $1,708,964.21 for Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project long-lead items, Council District 6
• Resolution dedicating City-owned parcels as public right-of-way at South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue, Council District 7

The council approved a notice to publish the mayor’s 2026 budget proposal and adopted the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It adopted two proclamations honoring Bert Keating and promoting health‑coverage enrollment. The council placed Bill 25‑1427 on final consideration and approved the consent agenda. It also adopted eight resolutions, including a $12 million vision‑benefit contract and several agreements adding funding for homeless services.

• Published notice of Mayor’s 2026 proposed budget (11‑0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 meeting (11‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 25‑1559 honoring Bert Keating (11‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 25‑1562 promoting health‑coverage enrollment (11‑0)
• Placed Bill 25‑1427 on final consideration (8‑3)
• Approved consent agenda (11‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1411 approving $12,000,000 vision‑benefit contract (11‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1382 adding $601,829 to Sinton’s Sanctuary shelter contract (11‑0)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting, but the consent agenda includes two items: dedicating two City-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council District 3, and amending an agreement with artist David Garcia to add four years for a Phase 2 artwork at the National Western Center Bridges with no change in contract amount.

• Dedicates two City-owned parcels as Public Right-of-Way: a public alley bounded by West Maple Ave, South Raritan St, West Bayaud Ave, and South Pecos St, and West Maple Ave near its intersection with South Raritan St.
• Amends agreement with David Garcia to extend end date to 12-31-2028 for Phase 2 artwork at National Western Center Bridges (Bettie Cram Dr and 51st Ave), no change to contract amount.

The South Platte River Committee approved Council Resolution 25-1480, dedicating two city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council District 3. The committee also approved Council Resolution 25-1498, amending an agreement with David Garcia to extend the artwork deadline to December 31, 2028 for the National Western Center bridges in Council District 9. Both items were approved by consent.

• Approved Council Resolution 25-1480 dedicating two parcels as public right-of-way (consent)
• Approved Council Resolution 25-1498 amending artwork agreement, extending deadline to 12/31/2028 (consent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will approve several multi‑year contracts for cleaning and janitorial services at Denver International Airport, including a $203,340,390.04 agreement with SBM Management Services. It will also consider contracts for waste‑room cleaning, food‑court cleaning, and airport office building maintenance, as well as a construction services agreement for the Hampden Branch Library renovation. Additional items include a lease amendment for office space at 4347 Airport Way and a revenue contract for the airport fixed‑base operator.

• Approve $203,340,390.04 contract with SBM Management Services LP for three‑year cleaning of Concourse A, B, C and Airfield Outlying Buildings at DEN (PLANE‑202578409).
• Approve $23,910,641.21 contract with Kleen‑Tech Services LLC for three‑year janitorial services in trash/recycling and loading dock areas on Concourses A‑C at DEN (PLANE‑202578364).
• Approve $14,977,280.44 contract with Whayne and Sons Enterprises, Inc. for three‑year cleaning of food court areas on all three concourses at DEN (PLANE‑202578363).
• Approve $89,896,203.56 contract with Flagship Aviation Services, LLC for three‑year cleaning of the Airport Office Building and Main Terminal at DEN (PLANE‑202578410).
• Approve $4,227,653.50 CMGC construction services agreement with Interlock Construction Corp. for the Hampden Branch Library renovation at 9755 E Girard Ave (DOTI‑202581170).

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved four multi‑year contracts for cleaning and janitorial services at Denver International Airport, each passing a 5‑0 vote. Additional consent items included renaming a portion of Sharp Lane, a purchase order for street sweepers, a construction services agreement for the Hampden Branch Library renovation, and a lease amendment for an airport office building. All actions were recorded as approved by the council.

• Approved $203,340,390.04 contract with SBM Management Services LP (5-0)
• Approved $23,910,641.21 contract with Kleen-Tech Services LLC (5-0)
• Approved $14,977,280.44 contract with Whayne and Sons Enterprises, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $89,896,203.56 contract with Flagship Aviation Services, LLC (5-0)
• Renamed portion of Sharp Lane to North Telluride Way (consent)
• Approved $797,388 purchase order for two street sweepers (consent)
• Approved $4,227,653.50 construction services agreement for Hampden Branch Library renovation (consent)
• Amended lease adding $3,084,900 for airport office building (consent)

Health and Safety

The Denver Health and Safety Committee will hear a briefing from the Office of Municipal Public Defender and vote on several consent items. These include extending a contract with Denver Public Schools for substance misuse support, approving a $1,000,000 grant for the DA's Crime Victim Compensation program, authorizing a property access agreement for a Renewable Natural Gas facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site, and adding $494,899 to an immunization grant.

• Briefing from Office of Municipal Public Defender
• Contract amendment with Denver Public Schools to extend two FTE positions for substance misuse support through 6-30-2027 (no cost change)
• Approval of $1,000,000 grant from State for DA's Crime Victim Compensation program
• Property Access Agreement with Public Service Company for evaluating Renewable Natural Gas facility at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site
• Amendment adding $494,899 to immunization grant from Colorado Dept. Public Health & Environment

The council approved an amendment to a contract with Denver Public Schools, extending its end date to June 30, 2027 for two 1.0 FTE positions. It also approved a $1,000,000 state grant for the Crime Victim Compensation program and a one‑year property access agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado for evaluating a Renewable Natural Gas facility. Finally, the council amended a grant with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, adding $494,899 to fund immunization efforts.

• Amended contract with Denver Public Schools to extend end date to 6-30-2027 for two 1.0 FTE positions; approved by consent
• Approved $1,000,000 grant from Colorado Dept. of Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Victim Programs; approved by consent
• Approved Property Access Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado for one year to evaluate site for Renewable Natural Gas facility at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site; approved by consent
• Amended grant agreement with Colorado Dept. Public Health & Environment, adding $494,899 for total $532,355 for CORE IMM funding; approved by consent

City Council

The Denver City Council is scheduled to approve multiple service agreements and amendatory contracts for homeless shelters, transportation, and interpretation services. The body will also consider the purchase of a records request software and the acquisition of property for affordable housing.

• Resolution to approve $9,482,938.00 for Denver Rescue Mission shelter at 4600 E 48th Ave
• Resolution to approve $917,062.00 for Holly Street Shelter contract
• Resolution to approve $4,525,040.00 for Catholic Charities shelter at 4330 E 48th Ave
• Resolution to approve $2,500,000.00 for affordable housing property at 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place
• Resolution to approve $1,226,034.00 for Hyland On-Base Records Request software

The council approved several resolutions funding emergency homeless shelters, including a $9,482,938 agreement with Denver Rescue Mission at 4600 E 48th Ave. It also adopted contracts for the Holly Street Shelter ($917,062) and additional agreements with Catholic Charities for shelters at 4330 E 48th Ave and the Smith Road Shelter. Amendments adding $450,000 to Central Student Transportation and $950,000 to BUSCO services were approved. A proposed $2,500,000 purchase of 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place for affordable housing failed.

• Adopted $9,482,938 Denver Rescue Mission shelter agreement (25-1373) – Adopted, Aye 10, Nay 0
• Adopted $4,525,040 Catholic Charities shelter agreement at 4330 E 48th Ave (25-1375) – Adopted, Aye 10, Nay 0
• Adopted $2,875,780 Catholic Charities shelter agreement at Smith Road (25-1376) – Adopted, Aye 10, Nay 0
• Adopted $917,062 Holly Street Shelter contract (25-1374) – Adopted, Aye 11, Nay 0
• Adopted $450,000 amendment to Central Student Transportation service (25-1380) – Adopted, Aye 11, Nay 0
• Adopted $950,000 amendment to BUSCO service (25-1381) – Adopted, Aye 11, Nay 0
• Failed $2,500,000 purchase of 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place (25-1425) – Failed, Aye 4, Nay 7
• Adopted Proclamation honoring FBI agents (25-1533) – Adopted, Aye 11, Nay 0

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee will decide on amending a contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. to add $20,000,000 for a new total of $71,200,000 and extend the term through December 31, 2026, for citywide security services excluding Denver International Airport. Members will also receive a briefing on the 2026 revenue outlook from the Department of Finance.

• Amend contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for $20,000,000 addition, total $71,200,000, extended to 12-31-2026, for security personnel citywide (excluding DEN)
• 2026 Revenue Outlook briefing from Finance Department

The council voted to amend the contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., adding $20,000,000 for a new total of $71,200,000 and extending the end date to December 31, 2026. The motion was offered by Council member Watson, seconded by Council member Hinds, and passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays. Two members were absent.

• Approved $20,000,000 amendment to Securitas contract, new total $71,200,000, extended to 12/31/2026 (5-0)

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing committee is reviewing presentations on non-congregate shelter and micro-community contracts. The body is also considering a contract amendment for The Salvation Army regarding the Tamarac Family Shelter.

• Presentation on Non-Congregate Shelter and Micro-Community Contracts (25-1507)
• Briefing from All in Mile High Financial (25-1508)
• Contract amendment for The Salvation Army to extend Tamarac Family Shelter operations to 12-31-2025 (25-1497)

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved Resolution 25-1497, which amends the contract with The Salvation Army. The amendment adds 6.5 months, extending the contract end date to December 31, 2025, to support case management, housing navigation, and operations at The Tamarac Family Shelter. The contract amount remains unchanged. The approval was made by consent.

• Amended contract with The Salvation Army to extend end date to 12-31-2025 (approved by consent)
• Contract amount unchanged (approved by consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The October 14, 2025 meeting of the Denver Parks, Art & Culture committee has been cancelled. No consent agenda is listed and the committee is not convening.

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee did not meet, and items were handled via the consent agenda. The body is approving a contract amendment for software support and a commission appointment.

• Contract amendment with Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. adding $235,587.00 for a total of $1,479,830.00 for Archibus software hosting and support
• Appointment of Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission

The council approved, by consent, a contract amendment with Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. that adds $235,587 to bring the total contract amount to $1,479,830 for Archibus software hosting and support. The council also approved, by consent, the appointment of Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission.

• Approved contract amendment with Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., adding $235,587 to total $1,479,830
• Approved appointment of Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission

Mayor-Council

The Denver City Council will vote on a master purchase order worth $2,500,000 for fire‑fighting apparatus parts for Denver International Airport. The meeting also includes reappointments to the County Cultural Council, several amendments to rapid‑rehousing contracts, and approvals of other procurement contracts and land dedications. All items are presented as resolutions for council approval.

• $2,500,000 master purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus for Denver International Airport (Council District 11)
• $1,000,000 master purchase order with Carahsoft Technology for Workiva financial reporting software at Denver International Airport
• $1,708.964.21 contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project (Council District 6)
• $2,375,876.25 amendment to Michael’s of Denver Catering contract for community corrections food service
• $1,610,577 contract with Locality Media for scheduling software for sworn personnel

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Board met on Oct. 8, 2025 to receive updates on the Denver Preschool Program and the Denver Great Kids Head Start. The board considered a consent item to amend its agreement with Michael’s of Denver Catering, adding $2,375,876.25 for a new total of $3,908,544.25 and extending the contract to Dec. 31, 2027. If approved, the amendment would continue food service for citywide community corrections facilities.

• Denver Preschool Program Annual Update briefing (item 25-1465)
• Denver Great Kids Head Start Overview briefing (item 25-1466)
• Amendment to expenditure agreement with Michael’s of Denver Catering: add $2,375,876.25, total $3,908,544.25, extend to 12‑31‑2027 (item 25-1447)

The Health and Safety Committee approved a consent item to amend the expenditure agreement with Michael’s of Denver Catering Inc. The amendment adds $2,375,876.25, raising the total contract value to $3,908,544.25 and extends the end date to December 31, 2027 for residential community corrections food service. The approval was made by consent without a recorded vote tally.

• Approved amendment to expenditure agreement adding $2,375,876.25, total $3,908,544.25, new end date 12-31-2027 (consent)

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee will vote on a map amendment to change the zoning of the property at 890 North Grove Street from E‑SU‑D to E‑RX‑3 in Council District 3. The meeting also includes a briefing on waterway resiliency by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Additionally, the committee will dedicate two city‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way on South Bannock Street and an adjacent alley in Council District 7.

• Approve rezoning of 890 North Grove St from E‑SU‑D to E‑RX‑3 (Item 25-1445)
• Briefing on Waterway Resiliency (Item 25-1461)
• Dedicate parcel on South Bannock St near West Evans Ave as public right‑of‑way (Item 25-1448)
• Dedicate public alley bounded by South Bannock St, West Evans Ave, South Acoma St, West Asbury Ave as public right‑of‑way (Item 25-1448)

The committee approved map amendment 25-1445 to rezone the property at 890 North Grove Street from E‑SU‑D to E‑RX‑3, with a 6‑0 vote. The committee also approved Council Resolution 25-1448, dedicating two city‑owned parcels as public right‑of‑way in Council District 7, by consent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved map amendment 25-1445 rezoning 890 N. Grove St (6-0)
• Approved Council Resolution 25-1448 dedicating two parcels as public right‑of‑way (consent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting, and items are being handled via a consent agenda. The body is approving several contracts and land use permits, including two major purchase orders for Denver International Airport.

• Contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $1,708,964.21 for Colorado and Buchtel Improvements
• Master purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus, Limited for $2,500,000.00 for airport firefighting parts
• Master purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for $1,000,000.00 for Workiva software at DEN
• Revocable permit for ambulance drop-off canopy at 1601 Lowell Boulevard
• Dedication of City-owned land as Public Alley bounded by N. Emerson St, E. 1st Ave, N. Ogden St, and E. Ellsworth Ave

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved several consent items. These included a $1,708,964.21 contract with Ames Construction for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project, a revocable permit for an ambulance drop‑off canopy at 1601 Lowell Boulevard, dedication of a city parcel as a public alley in Council District 7, a $2,500,000 master purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus for Denver International Airport fire‑fighting parts, and a $1,000,000 master purchase order with Carahsoft Technology for Workiva financial‑reporting software at the airport.

• Approved contract with Ames Construction, Inc. for $1,708,964.21 (consent)
• Approved revocable permit for ambulance drop‑off canopy at 1601 Lowell Boulevard (consent)
• Approved dedication of city land as public alley in Council District 7 (consent)
• Approved $2,500,000 master purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus for airport fire‑fighting parts (consent)
• Approved $1,000,000 master purchase order with Carahsoft Technology for Workiva software at the airport (consent)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is not meeting; this agenda consists solely of consent items. Items include a $1.6 million contract for scheduling software for sworn personnel and several reappointments to boards and panels. No discussion or debate is scheduled.

• Approves a contract with Locality Media, LLC for $1,610,577.00 for a Scheduling Software Solution for Sworn Personnel, citywide (TECHS-202580607).
• Approves reappointment of Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council.
• Approves reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council.
• Approves reappointment of Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved a $1,610,577 contract with Locality Media, LLC for a citywide scheduling software solution. The City Council also reappointed Stephanie Syner and Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council, and reappointed Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators. All items were approved through the consent agenda.

• Approved $1,610,577 contract with Locality Media, LLC for scheduling software (consent)
• Approved reappointment of Stephanie Syner to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)
• Approved reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)
• Approved reappointment of Harry MacLean to permanent panel of arbitrators (consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee will receive briefings on the Denver Creates Program and an update on the Urban Tree Canopy from the Office of the City Forester.

• Presentation on Denver Creates Program
• Presentation on Urban Tree Canopy

The Parks, Art & Culture Committee met on Oct 7, 2025 with five members present and two absent. The session featured presentations on the Denver Creates Program and the city’s urban tree canopy. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, so no actionable decisions were taken.

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing Committee will receive a briefing from the Denver Permitting Office on the Proposition 123 Fast Track Process. The committee will also consider consent items amending five contracts for rapid rehousing and homeless services, adding a combined total of over $2.2 million to continue serving households experiencing homelessness citywide.

• Presentation from Denver Permitting Office on the Proposition 123 Fast Track Process
• Amend contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch adding $1,184,433 (new total $2,561,433) for Shelter into Rapid Rehousing Program
• Amend contract with Denver Rescue Mission adding $1,010,445 (new total $2,210,445) and extending term through 12-31-2027 for high-acuity homeless case management
• Amend Rapid Rehousing contract with The Delores Project adding $22,278 (new total $2,653,278) to serve 55 households
• Amend rapid rehousing contract with Urban Peak adding $12,079 (new total $2,712,079) to serve 60 youth households annually

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved amendments to six rapid rehousing contracts. Each amendment added specific funding amounts while most kept the existing contract terms. One contract (25-1456) also extended the end date to December 31, 2027. All approvals were made by consent.

• Approved amendment to contract 25-1452 adding $22,278 (new total $2,653,278) for 55 households (consent)
• Approved amendment to contract 25-1453 adding $12,079 (new total $2,712,079) for 60 youth households (consent)
• Approved amendment to contract 25-1454 adding $1,184,433 (new total $2,561,433) for shelter rapid rehousing services (consent)
• Approved amendment to contract 25-1455 adding $6,663 (new total $1,629,663) for cost‑of‑living adjustment for domestic‑violence survivors (consent)
• Approved amendment to contract 25-1456 adding $1,010,445 (new total $2,210,445) and extending term to 12‑31‑2027 for high‑acuity homelessness team (consent)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor‑Council will consider a series of contracts, land dedications and ordinance actions. Highlights include a $12,000,000 contract with Vision Service Plan to provide vision benefits for city, sheriff and police employees, and a $2,500,000 purchase of 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place for affordable housing. Other items are a $3,598,022 water‑pipe rehabilitation contract, a $2,000,000 amendment for parking‑meter installation, and the dedication of land for North Speer Boulevard. All items are slated for approval in the regular session.

• $12,000,000 Vision Service Plan contract for city employee vision benefits (HR)
• $2,500,000 purchase and sale agreement for 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place to support affordable housing (Finance)
• $3,598,022 contract with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES for 2025 WMD Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation Phase 2 (Water)
• $2,000,000 amendment to IPS Group for parking‑meter delivery, installation and testing (Transportation)
• Dedication of City‑owned parcel as public right‑of‑way for North Speer Boulevard near Chopper Circle (Land)

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple contract amendments for homeless shelter and transportation services, including $2.5 million for non-congregate shelter space and $950,000 for homeless transportation. Other items include the purchase of five automated side-loader garbage truck bodies for $839,595, a $10 million five-year contract for tunnel cleaning at Denver International Airport, and a $795,323 grant for healthy meals for youth. Several routine amendments and two appointments to the Denver County Cultural Council are also on the agenda.

• Amend agreement with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. adding $2.5M for non-congregate shelter space citywide (25-1383)
• Amend agreement with BUSCO, INC. adding $950,000 for homeless transportation citywide (25-1381)
• Approve $839,595 purchase order for five automated side-loader garbage truck bodies (25-1365)
• Approve $10M, five-year contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for tunnel cleaning at Denver International Airport (25-1371)
• Approve $795,323 grant to East Colfax Community Collective for healthy meals for youth and families in Districts 5, 6, 8, 11 (25-1022)

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted several resolutions and purchase orders, each with a 9‑0 vote. Notable approvals include a $3,000,000 master purchase order for hydrated lime, a $1,088,840 order for Battle Motors vehicles, and a $839,595 order for side‑loader bodies. Four items related to homeless‑service agreements were postponed to the October 14 meeting.

• Consent agenda approved (9‑0)
• Resolution 25-1378 (Delores Project shelter services) adopted (9‑0)
• Resolution 25-1383 (U.S. Motels non‑congregate shelter) adopted (9‑0)
• Resolution 25-1344 (Computer Sites power systems) adopted (9‑0)
• Purchase Order 25-1365 (Amrep automated side loaders) approved $839,595 (9‑0)
• Purchase Order 25-1366 (Hardline Battle Motors) approved $1,088,840 (9‑0)
• Master Purchase Order 25-1367 (Pete Lien & Sons hydrated lime) approved $3,000,000 (9‑0)
• Resolution 25-1380 (Central Student Transportation homeless services) postponed

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The City Council holds an operations meeting with briefings on budget working group updates, a credit card reconciliation policy, human resources updates, and council president updates. No votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Budget Working Group Updates
• City Council Credit Card Reconciliation Policy briefing
• Human Resources Working Group Updates
• Council President Updates

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee did not meet and processed items via a consent agenda. The body is approving a land dedication for a public right-of-way and a utility rehabilitation contract.

• Contract with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for $3,598,022.00 for 2025 WMD Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation Phase 2
• Dedication of City-owned land as Public Right-of-Way at North Speer Boulevard and Chopper Circle

The South Platte River Committee approved Council Resolution 25-1409, dedicating a city-owned parcel as a public right‑of‑way at North Speer Boulevard near Chopper Circle in Council District 3. It also approved Council Resolution 25-1424, awarding a $3,598,022 contract to INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC to rehabilitate about 6,314 ft of sanitary sewer pipe and associated manholes as part of the 2022‑2027 Six‑Year Water Plan.

• Approved Council Resolution 25-1409 dedicating parcel as public right‑of‑way at North Speer Blvd & Chopper Circle (consent)
• Approved Council Resolution 25-1424 contracting INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for $3,598,022 to rehab ~6,314 ft of sewer pipe and manholes (consent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider contracts for electric vehicle chargers at Denver International Airport and an amendment to a parking meter project. The agenda also includes permits for right-of-way encroachments and amendments to design service agreements.

• Amendment to parking meter contract with IPS Group, Inc. for $6,500,000.00
• Revenue contract with EVerged LLC for ten years to build EV chargers at Denver International Airport
• Contract with Scraps Ltd. for $720,000.00 for a Zero Waste Valet program at Denver International Airport
• Amendment to design services agreement with DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC. for Ruby Hill Phase 3
• Amendment to contract with Studiotrope LLC for $1,250,000.00 for airport facility planning and design

The council unanimously approved three contracts: a $2 million amendment to the parking‑meter system contract, a ten‑year EV‑charger contract at Denver International Airport, and a $720,000 Zero Waste Valet contract for airport concessions. All three action items passed 5‑0 with two members absent. Several consent items were also approved, including permits for right‑of‑way encroachments, a design‑services amendment for Ruby Hill Phase 3, a land dedication for East Belleview Avenue, and an architectural services amendment for the airport.

• Approved amendment 25-1271 adding $2,000,000 (total $6,500,000) and extending end date to 10‑31‑2027 for citywide parking meters (5‑0)
• Approved revenue contract 25-1415 with EVerged LLC for ten‑year EV charger program at Denver International Airport (5‑0)
• Approved contract 25-1416 with Scraps Ltd. for $720,000 Zero Waste Valet program at Denver International Airport through 12‑31‑2026 (5‑0)
• Granted revocable permit 25-1406 to Andrew and Emily Prouse for right‑of‑way encroachment at 2380 South Monroe St (consent)
• Amended design services agreement 25-1408 with DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC., extending end date to 10‑31‑2027 for Ruby Hill Phase 3 (consent)
• Dedicated City‑owned parcel as public right‑of‑way (East Belleview Ave) under resolution 25-1410 (consent)
• Amended contract 25-1417 with Studiotrope LLC, adding $500,000 (total $1,250,000) for airport planning and design studies (consent)
• Granted revocable permit 25-1418 to S LOGAN PARTNERS LLC for right‑of‑way encroachments at 1000 South Logan St (consent)

Health and Safety

The committee will hear an update on Proposition 130, a measure providing funding for law enforcement. Consent items include contract amendments for the DAA Connect afterschool platform, the STAR program evaluation, the Love My Air air-quality software, and a solar-panel license agreement.

• Briefing on Proposition 130: Funding for Law Enforcement
• Contract amendment with Cityspan Technologies adding $168,750 (new total $1,069,700) for DAA Connect platform
• Contract amendment with Montrose Air Quality Services adding $729,712 (new total $1,430,832) for Love My Air software
• Contract amendment with Urban Institute extending STAR program evaluation deadline to 12-31-2025, no cost change
• License agreement extension with East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District for solar panel at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site

The Health and Safety Council approved four contract amendments by consent. It added $168,750 to the Cityspan Technologies contract for the Denver Afterschool Alliance platform. It extended the Urban Institute contract to Dec 31 2025 with no budget change. It added $729,712 to the Montrose Air Quality Services contract for the Love My Air software. It also extended a non‑financial license with East Cherry Creek Valley Water to Sep 30 2030 for a solar‑panel security project.

• Approved $168,750 amendment to Cityspan Technologies contract (total $1,069,700) and extended end date to 6‑30‑2026 (consent)
• Approved six‑month extension of Urban Institute contract to 12‑31‑2025 with no budget change (consent)
• Approved $729,712 amendment to Montrose Air Quality Services contract (total $1,430,832) and extended end date to 9‑01‑2030 (consent)
• Approved five‑year extension of license with East Cherry Creek Valley Water to 9‑30‑2030 for solar‑panel security (consent)

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business Committee will vote on approving a $2.5 million purchase and sale agreement for two properties at 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place to support an affordable housing development. They will also consider appropriating $2.525 million in CIP contingency funds for the acquisition and hear a briefing on the Denver Labor 2026 budget. Consent items include amendments to contracts for translation services, sand and grease trap maintenance, and a joint utility agreement, plus an ordinance amending the Denver Downtown Development Authority boundaries.

• Approve $2.5M purchase and sale agreement for 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place for affordable housing (Council District 10)
• Appropriate $2.525M in CIP contingency funds for the Tremont Place acquisition
• Amend contract with Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc. by adding $150,000 (new total $550,000) and extending to 10-31-2026
• Amend contract with CESCO Linguistic Services, Inc. by adding $150,000 (new total $550,000) and extending to 10-31-2026
• Ordinance to amend boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for $2,500,000 to acquire 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place for affordable housing. It also approved a $2,525,000 appropriation from the Capital Improvement Program to fund the acquisition. Six contract amendments and an ordinance change were approved by consent.

• Approved $2,500,000 Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1460 & 1480 Tremont Place (5-0)
• Approved $2,525,000 CIP appropriation for Tremont Place acquisition (5-0)
• Amended Cal Interpreting & Translations contract to $550,000 by consent
• Amended CESCO Linguistic Services contract to $550,000 by consent
• Amended Polarized Water Solutions contract to $1,200,000 by consent
• Extended joint use agreement for Clyfford Still Museum & Denver Art Museum by consent
• Amended boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority by consent

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will vote on a $12,000,000 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company to provide vision benefits for Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees through 2030. The committee will also consider the City Council’s reappointment of Samantha Franklin and Suzi Q. Smith to the Denver County Cultural Council. All items are on the consent agenda.

• Approves $12,000,000 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company for vision benefits (ends 12-31-2030)
• Approves reappointment of Samantha Franklin to Denver County Cultural Council
• Approves reappointment of Suzi Q. Smith to Denver County Cultural Council

The council approved a $12,000,000 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company to administer a vision benefit plan for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees through December 31, 2030. The council also reappointed Samantha Franklin and Suzi Q. Smith to the Denver County Cultural Council. All items were approved through the consent agenda.

• Approved $12M Vision Service Plan contract (consent)
• Reappointed Samantha Franklin to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)
• Reappointed Suzi Q. Smith to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)

Community Planning and Housing

This meeting of the Community Planning and Housing committee was canceled. The consent agenda included an amendment to a service agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC to add $3,500,000 for a new total of $6,755,000 and extend the contract through March 31, 2026, to operate a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and manage HMIS enrollment and client support citywide.

• Amendment to service agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC adding $3,500,000 for shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness (HOST-202158828/HOST-202581430-06)

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved a consent agenda item to amend the service agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC. The amendment adds $3,500,000, raising the contract total to $6,755,000. It also extends the agreement by nine months, setting a new end date of March 31, 2026. The resolution was approved by consent.

• Approved $3.5M amendment to Bayaud Works shelter contract (consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee has no scheduled meeting on September 30, 2025. The agenda lists no consent agenda items and no committee members are assigned to attend.

Mayor-Council

The Denver City Council will consider contracts for airport operations, emergency shelter services, and vehicle fleet replacements. The agenda includes resolutions to amend existing agreements and approve new service and lease agreements.

• Approves $10M contract for airport tunnel cleaning services
• Amends shelter service agreements totaling over $24M
• Approves $3M purchase order for asphalt plant materials
• Approves $1.5M agreement for Denver Youth Employment Program
• Approves $2.5M contract for non-congregate shelter units

City Council

The Denver City Council will vote on a $20,120 contract for mobile home park survey services, a $6,000 amendment to a fire truck purchase order, and several airport concession extensions. It will also consider appointments to business improvement districts and an encroachment permit. Proclamations honor Hispanic Contractors of Colorado and the 16th Street grand opening.

• $20,120 for mobile home park improvement survey services (25-1437)
• $6,000 amendment to Front Range Fire Apparatus for fire truck reconfiguration (25-1346)
• Two-year extension for Aviano Coffee concessions at Denver International Airport (25-1328, 25-1329)
• Five-year extension for Kabod Coffee concession at Denver International Airport (25-1330)
• Revocable permit for dewatering system at 832 South Milwaukee Street (25-1309)

The council adopted two proclamations honoring Hispanic contractors and the Grand Opening of 16th Street. It approved a $20,120 expenditure for a mobile‑home‑park improvement survey and a $6,000 amendment to a purchase order for reconfiguring Platform Aerial fire truck 23‑001. The mayor’s appointments and reappointments to several Business Improvement Districts and the Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority were also approved.

• Adopted Proclamation 25-1438 honoring Hispanic Contractors founders (12‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 25-1439 celebrating Grand Opening of 16th Street (12‑0)
• Approved $20,120 expenditure for mobile‑home‑park improvement survey (Resolution 25-1437, 12‑0)
• Approved $6,000 amendment to fire‑truck purchase order (Resolution 25-1346, 12‑0)
• Approved Mayor’s appointment of Devron McMillin‑Morrison to Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority (Resolution 25-1310, 12‑0)
• Approved Mayor’s appointments to West Colfax Business Improvement District (Resolutions 25-1311 to 25-1315, 12‑0)
• Approved Mayor’s appointments to Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District (Resolutions 25-1316 to 25-1319, 12‑0)
• Approved Mayor’s appointment to Colfax Ave Business Improvement District (Resolution 25-1322, 12‑0)

Budget Hearings

The Denver budget hearings scheduled for September 26, 2025, have been canceled. The meeting was set to take place in the Parr-Widener Community Room.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Parr-Widener Community Room, Room 389

South Platte River Committee

This meeting of the South Platte River Committee was canceled. The consent agenda includes amendments to contracts for emergency shelter operations: $4,686,500 for The Salvation Army's Crossroads shelter and $1,910,000 for Urban Peak Denver's youth shelter. Also on consent is an ordinance to relinquish an easement at Broadway Station Filing No. 4, Council District 7.

• $4,686,500 amendment to The Salvation Army contract for Crossroads 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, term extended to 12/31/2026 (Council District 9)
• $1,910,000 amendment to Urban Peak Denver contract for overnight and daytime youth shelter (ages 15-24), term extended to 12/31/2026 (Council District 7)
• Ordinance to relinquish a permanent non-exclusive easement at Broadway Station Filing No. 4 (Council District 7)

The South Platte River Committee cancelled its regular meeting but proceeded with a consent agenda. Three items were approved by consent: a $4,686,500 amendment to the Salvation Army service agreement, a $1,910,000 amendment to the Urban Peak Denver contract, and an ordinance to relinquish a permanent easement at Broadway Station. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Amended Salvation Army service agreement to add $4,686,500 (approved by consent)
• Amended Urban Peak Denver contract to add $1,910,000 (approved by consent)
• Approved ordinance to relinquish easement at Broadway Station (approved by consent)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is not meeting. The consent agenda includes several land dedications as public right-of-way, two airport leases, and a $10 million contract for tunnel cleaning at Denver International Airport.

• Approves $10,000,000 contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for tunnel cleaning at Denver International Airport (District 11)
• Amends ground lease with Airport Resort Parking LLC adding $225,762 for total $807,091 (District 11)
• Approves facility lease with Air General, Inc. for cargo operations at Denver International Airport (District 11)
• Dedicates city-owned parcels as public right-of-way on South Sheridan Boulevard and West Custer Place (District 3)
• Dedicates city-owned parcels as public right-of-way on East Yale Avenue, West 44th Avenue, and public alley in districts 4 and 1

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved several consent agenda items. The council dedicated multiple city parcels as public right‑of‑way in districts 1, 3, and 4. It also approved lease agreements and a $10 million, five‑year tunnel‑cleaning contract for Denver International Airport. All items were approved by consent.

• Approved dedication of South Sheridan Blvd parcel as public right‑of‑way (Resolution 25-1362, consent)
• Approved facility lease with Air General, Inc. for cargo operations at Denver International Airport (Resolution 25-1369, consent)
• Approved amendment to ground lease with Airport Resort Parking LLC, adding $225,762 for total $807,091 (Resolution 25-1370, consent)
• Approved $10,000,000 tunnel‑cleaning contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for five years (Resolution 25-1371, consent)
• Approved dedication of East Yale Avenue parcel as public right‑of‑way (Resolution 25-1392, consent)
• Approved dedication of Public Alley parcel bounded by West 47th Ave, North Zuni St, West 46th Ave, and North Wyandot St (Resolution 25-1393, consent)
• Approved dedication of West 44th Ave parcel as public right‑of‑way (Resolution 25-1394, consent)

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing committee meeting was canceled, but the consent agenda includes multiple amendments and new contracts for emergency shelter operations and transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The largest item is a $9.48 million amendment to the Denver Rescue Mission contract for a 24/7 low-barrier shelter at 4600 E 48th Ave. Other notable contracts involve Catholic Charities, The Delores Project, and transportation providers.

• Amend Denver Rescue Mission agreement: add $9,482,938 (new total $28,832,386) for 24/7 shelter at 4600 E 48th Ave, Council District 8
• Approve new contract with Denver Rescue Mission for $917,062 to operate Holly Street Shelter (overnight low-barrier), District 4
• Amend Catholic Charities agreement: add $4,525,040 (new total $21,256,286) for 24/7 shelter at 4330 E 48th Ave, District 8
• Approve new contract with Catholic Charities for $2,875,780 for Smith Road Shelter (24/7 low-barrier), District 8
• Amend agreement with U.S. Motels Denver North: add $2,500,000 (new total $6,192,900) for non-congregate and congregate shelter citywide

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved, by consent, several service‑agreement amendments and new contracts that add funding and extend terms to Dec 31 2026. The approvals cover emergency shelters operated by Denver Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities, The Delores Project, and others, as well as transportation services for people experiencing homelessness. All resolutions were adopted without a recorded vote.

• Approved amendment to Denver Rescue Mission contract adding $9,482,938 (consent)
• Approved new contract with Denver Rescue Mission for $917,062 (consent)
• Approved amendment to Catholic Charities agreement adding $4,525,040 (consent)
• Approved new Catholic Charities service agreement for $2,875,780 (consent)
• Approved new Catholic Charities service agreement for $1,399,180 (consent)
• Approved amendment to The Delores Project agreement adding $728,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment to Central Student Transportation adding $450,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment to U.S. Motels Denver North adding $2,500,000 (consent)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art & Culture Committee meeting was cancelled, but a consent agenda was approved. The consent agenda includes a bill to adopt an ordinance naming an unnamed park at approximately Kittredge Street and East Bolling Drive “Amache Prowers Memorial Park.” The naming follows recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Manager for Council District 11.

• Ordinance to name an unnamed park “Amache Prowers Memorial Park” at approx. Kittredge St & East Bolling Dr (Council District 11)

The Parks, Art & Culture Committee meeting was canceled. The consent agenda included Council Bill 25-1396 to name an unnamed park at approximately Kittredge Street and East Bolling Drive “Amache Prowers Memorial Park.” The council approved the bill by consent.

• Approved ordinance naming Amache Prowers Memorial Park (by consent)

Finance and Business

The Finance and Business committee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025, was canceled, but a consent agenda was included for consideration. The agenda contains five contracts totaling over $8.1 million, covering youth employment services, fleet vehicle replacements, hydrated lime for asphalt, and cellular service. No votes or discussions occurred at the canceled meeting.

• Approves $1,500,000 for Denver Youth Employment Program with Denver Public Schools
• Approves $839,595 to purchase five 36-yard automated side loader bodies for fleet replacement
• Approves $1,088,840 for five Battle Motors Raider LET2-46 Cab & Chassis for fleet replacement
• Approves $3,000,000 master purchase order for hydrated lime at Denver Asphalt Plant through 2030
• Approves $1,770,993.54 for cellular service from Verizon for TS Technology Services Agency

The Finance and Business Committee, though canceled, approved five consent items. These included a $1.5M intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools for the Youth Employment Program, several vehicle‑replacement purchase orders, a $3M master purchase order for hydrated lime for the asphalt plant, and a $1.77M cellular service contract for the TS Technology Services Agency.

• Approved $1,500,000 Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Public Schools (consent)
• Approved $839,595 purchase order with Amrep Manufacturing for five side‑loader bodies (consent)
• Approved $1,088,840 purchase order with Hardline Equipment for five Battle Motors Raider trucks (consent)
• Approved $3,000,000 master purchase order with Pete Lien & Sons for hydrated lime (consent)
• Approved $1,770,993.54 purchase order with Verizon Communications for cellular service (consent)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee canceled its meeting but approved a contract for records management software and two appointments to the Denver County Cultural Council.

• Contract with Naviant LLC for $1,226,034.00
• Reappointment of Eric Golden to Denver County Cultural Council
• Appointment of Heather Porter to Denver County Cultural Council

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee was cancelled. The consent agenda was approved, including a $1,226,034 contract with Naviant LLC for citywide Hyland On-Base Records Request software. The council also reappointed Eric Golden and appointed Heather Porter to the Denver County Cultural Council.

• Approved $1,226,034 contract with Naviant LLC for Hyland On-Base software (consent)
• Approved reappointment of Eric Golden to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)
• Approved appointment of Heather Porter to Denver County Cultural Council (consent)

Mayor-Council

The September 23, 2025 Mayor-Council meeting was canceled. The agenda, which would have been considered as a consent agenda, consisted largely of routine appointments to various business improvement districts and several contract amendments for Denver International Airport concessions, with no dollar changes. Notable items include a $20 million waste hauling contract for the airport and an $819,791 intergovernmental agreement for children's health services.

• Approves a $20,000,000.00 contract with Republic Services for waste hauling at Denver International Airport (resolution 25-1342)
• Approves an $819,791.00 intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for health services for children and families (bill 25-1300)
• Amends 11 airport concession agreements extending terms 2–5 years due to increased construction costs, no change to contract amounts
• Approves a $500,000.00 contract with James Chott Design Inc. for graphic design services at Denver International Airport (resolution 25-1343)
• Dedicates 21 city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in the Stapleton Filing No. 42 subdivision (resolution 25-1347)

City Council

The Denver City Council will vote on multiple resolutions, including a $3.78 million loan to finance 100 income-restricted rental units in District 2 and a $1.52 million grant for 23 affordable for-sale condos near 10th & Wolff in District 3. Also up for votes are a $22.7 million contract for Washington Street improvements from 47th to 52nd avenues, a $2.8 million street and alley mill and overlay contract, and a $1 million purchase order for an Xcel Energy line extension at Denver International Airport. The meeting includes several proclamations, street dedications, and two liability claim settlements.

• $3,782,000 loan to MHMP 20 Loretto LLLP for 100 income-restricted units in Council District 2 (25-1275)
• $1,518,000 Proposition 123 AHOP grant for 23 affordable condos at 10th & Wolff, Council District 3 (25-1081)
• $22,678,282 contract with SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for Washington Street 47th to 52nd project, District 9 (25-1282)
• $2,806,952 contract with LOYA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for 2025 Street and Alley Mill & Overlay services, citywide (25-1258)
• $999,999.87 grant agreement with Kaizen Food Rescue for fresh food distribution to youth in Districts 7, 8, 11 (25-1026)

The Denver City Council adopted several proclamations and approved the consent agenda. It approved a $22,678,281.59 contract for the Washington Street 47th‑to‑52nd project and a $2,806,952.49 citywide street‑and‑alley contract. The council also approved major housing financing, including a $3,782,000 loan for income‑restricted units and a $1,518,000 affordable‑home grant, plus a $999,999.87 grant for youth food distribution and a $12,500 settlement payment.

• Approved consent agenda (12‑0)
• Adopted four proclamations (25‑1400, 25‑1401, 25‑1402, 25‑1403) (12‑0)
• Approved Washington Street 47th‑to‑52nd contract for $22,678,281.59 (12‑0)
• Approved LOYA Construction contract for $2,806,952.49 citywide mill & overlay services (12‑0)
• Approved loan agreement for $3,782,000 to finance 100 income‑restricted units in District 2 (12‑0)
• Approved Affordable Home Ownership Program grant of $1,518,000 for 23 affordable units at 10th & Wolff (12‑0)
• Approved Kaizen Food Rescue grant of $999,999.87 for fresh food distribution to youth (12‑0)
• Approved settlement payment of $12,500 to resolve civil claim (12‑0)

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Committee will hear a briefing on the Department of Public Safety Wellness and Support Services. The committee will consider a consent item approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $819,791 to provide health, dental, and mental health services to children and families through Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide, through June 2026.

• Briefing on Department of Public Safety Wellness and Support Services
• Consent item: Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $819,791 to provide health, dental, and mental health services to children and families through Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide, through June 2026

The Health and Safety Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority to provide health, dental, and mental‑health services to children and their families through Denver Great Kids Head Start. The contract is for $819,791, includes a non‑federal share, and runs until June 30 2026. Approval was by consent; no vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority ($819,791) (consent, no vote tally recorded)

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will vote on 14 amendments to Denver International Airport concession agreements, extending end dates by two to five years because of increased design and construction costs; no change to agreement amounts. Also on the agenda: a $20,000,000 waste hauling contract with Republic Services, a $500,000 graphic design contract, and several right-of-way dedications and easement relinquishments. A briefing on climate action energy projects is also scheduled.

• 14 airport concession agreement extensions (end dates extended 2–5 years, no dollar change)
• Approves $20,000,000 waste hauling contract with Republic Services for Denver International Airport
• Approves $500,000 graphic design contract with James Chott Design Inc. for airport air service development
• Grants revocable permit to Pan Pacific Development LLC for dewatering system at 832 South Milwaukee Street
• Dedicates 21 city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Stapleton Filing No. 42 (Council District 8)