Denver, CO

Transportation and Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

South Platte River Committee

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

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

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

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

Health and Safety

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

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

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

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

Mayor-Council

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

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

Finance and Business

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

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

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

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

Community Planning and Housing

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

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

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

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

Parks, Art and Culture

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

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

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

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

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

Transportation and Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

South Platte River Committee

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

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

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

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

Mayor-Council

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

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

Parks, Art and Culture

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

• Committee not meeting
• No consent agenda

Finance and Business

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

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

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

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

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

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

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

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

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

Community Planning and Housing

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Special Meeting Of The City Council

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

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

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

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

Transportation and Infrastructure

The Denver Transportation and Infrastructure committee will vote on multiple contracts totaling over $168 million, primarily for Denver International Airport operations and maintenance, as well as a library renovation. The meeting will also consider a land dedication for a public alley and a revocable permit for a retaining wall encroachment.

• Dedicates city-owned land as public alley at West Colfax Ave, North Vrain St, West 16th Ave, and North Utica St in Council District 3
• Approves $3.6M contract for Eugene Field Branch Library renovation at 810 S University Blvd in Council District 6
• $135M contract for North Terminal Expansion Program project management support services
• $83.3M contract for Individual Carrier System operations at Denver International Airport
• $30M contract for Automated Guideway Transit System revitalization

The committee approved eight consent items, including a $135 million contract with Mile High Delivery Partners Joint Venture for project management support on the North Terminal Expansion Program at Denver International Airport. Other approvals included a $3.6 million contract for Eugene Field Branch Library renovation, an $83.3 million contract for baggage system maintenance at DIA, and a $30 million contract for transit system revitalization support. The committee also heard a briefing on the Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance but took no vote on it.

• Approved dedicating a City-owned parcel as public alley near West Colfax Avenue and North Vrain Street (consent)
• Approved $3,611,881.68 contract with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for Eugene Field Branch Library Renovation (consent)
• Approved $135,000,000 contract with Mile High Delivery Partners Joint Venture for North Terminal Expansion Program management (consent)
• Approved $83,321,522.92 contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC for baggage system maintenance at DIA (consent)
• Approved $30,000,000 contract with Lea & Elliott, Inc. for Automated Guideway Transit System Revitalization Program support (consent)
• Approved $382,066.00 contract amendment with Mythograph, Inc. for public art at DIA (consent)
• Approved three-year ground service equipment lease with United Ground Express, Inc. at DIA (consent)
• Approved revocable permit for retaining wall encroachment at 50 and 80 South Bellaire Street (consent)

Health and Safety

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

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

South Platte River Committee

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

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

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

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

Finance and Business

The Denver Finance and Business Committee did not meet but instead approved a consent agenda of contracts and amendments. The committee authorized two master purchase orders totaling $30M for truck bodies and parts, and amended two existing agreements to extend workers' compensation and cancer benefit programs with additional funding.

• Approves $5M master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment CO, Inc. for truck bodies and parts, citywide
• Approves $25M master purchase order with O.J. Watson Company, Inc. for truck bodies and parts, citywide
• Amends workers' compensation medical bill review agreement with Rising Medical Solutions, LLC to add $600K and extend to 12-31-2031
• Amends cancer benefit program agreement with Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, and Behavioral Health Benefit Trust to add $1.145M and extend to 12-31-2031

The Finance and Business Committee did not meet; all four items on the consent agenda were approved by consent. These included two master purchase orders for truck bodies and components totaling $30 million, and two amendments to existing contracts for workers' compensation medical bill review and a voluntary cancer benefit program.

• Approved $5M master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Co. for truck bodies and parts (consent)
• Approved $25M master purchase order with O.J. Watson Company for truck bodies and parts (consent)
• Approved $600K amendment with Rising Medical Solutions for workers' comp medical bill review (consent)
• Approved $1.145M amendment with Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, and Behavioral Health Benefit Trust for cancer benefit program (consent)

Mayor-Council

The Denver Mayor-Council meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, was cancelled, but its consent agenda included routine resolutions and bills such as a $900,000 loan correction for 1371 Xenia, LLC, a $8.4M state grant for Denver Community Corrections, and land dedications for public right-of-way along North Bryant and North Decatur Streets.

• Amends $900K loan and $100K grant agreement with 1371 Xenia, LLC in Council District 8
• Adds $8,393,627.98 to $24,982,353.51 state funding for Denver Community Corrections through 9-30-2027
• Dedicates five city parcels as public right-of-way along North Bryant Street intersections in Council District 3
• Dedicates two city parcels as public right-of-way along North Decatur Street intersections in Council District 3
• Amends contract with Kaplan Kirsch LLP to add $400K for aviation legal services in Council District 11

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee is reviewing several consent items. These include contract amendments for software and video services and the reappointment of members to business improvement districts.

• Contract amendment for Zuora, Inc. adding $3,099,182.10 for a new total of $12,051,915.25
• Contract amendment for Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC adding $600,000 for a new total of $1,000,000.00
• Contract amendment for Pine Technologies, LLC adding $180,000.00 for a new total of $524,000.00
• Reappointments of Brad Deen, Brad Brickley, and Scott Happel to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District
• Appointment of Council member Amanda Sandoval to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District

The committee did not meet, and items were handled via the consent agenda. The Council approved several contract amendments for citywide software and video services, as well as multiple appointments to improvement districts and the Mile High Flood District.

• Approved $600,000 contract amendment for Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC (Resolution 26-1116)
• Approved reappointment of Brad Deen to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (Resolution 26-1117)
• Approved reappointment of Brad Brickley to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (Resolution 26-1118)
• Approved reappointment of Scott Happel to Broadway Denver General Improvement District (Resolution 26-1119)
• Approved reappointment of Tom Secrist to Bluebird Business Improvement District (Resolution 26-1120)
• Approved $180,000 contract amendment for Pine Technologies, LLC (Resolution 26-1121)
• Approved $3,099,182.10 contract amendment for Zuora, Inc. (Resolution 26-1122)
• Approved appointment of Amanda Sandoval to Mile High Flood District Board (Resolution 26-1145)

Parks, Art and Culture

The Parks, Art and Culture board will vote on two major funding agreements: a $2.5M intergovernmental agreement with Community College of Denver for the Theatre at Loretto Heights and a $15M project funding agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association for naming rights and operations. A briefing on the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Grant Update will also be presented.

• Approves $2,500,000 IGA with Community College of Denver for Theatre at Loretto Heights (Council District 2)
• Approves $15,000,000 agreement with Colorado Symphony Association for naming rights (Council District 10)
• Exempts Boettcher Concert Hall from public building naming procedures
• Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Grant Update briefing

The committee approved two funding agreements for cultural projects in Council Districts 2 and 10. Both bills were approved for filing with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1123 for $2.5 million first-year IGA with Community College of Denver for Theatre at Loretto Heights (7-0)
• Approved Council Bill 26-1124 for $15 million Project Funding Agreement and naming rights transfer with Colorado Symphony Association (7-0)

Community Planning and Housing

The Community Planning and Housing committee will meet to decide on a map amendment for a specific property in Council District 1. The body will also receive briefings on contracting and the Urban Alchemy program.

• Rezoning of 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x
• Performance Based Contracting Report
• Urban Alchemy Programmatic Update

The committee approved a map amendment to rezone property at 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The item was approved for filing as Council Bill 26-1111.

• Approved map amendment rezoning 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x (7-0)

Operations Meeting of the City Council

The Denver City Council will convene an operations meeting to receive briefings from working groups on technology services, budget, human resources, and state legislative updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several contracts and resolutions, including airport management and land surveying services. The body is also introducing a proposal to put a charter amendment regarding the Department of Safety and Civil Service Commission to a public vote on November 3, 2026.

• Proposed special election on Nov 3, 2026, to amend the City Charter regarding the Civil Service Commission and Department of Safety
• Contract with JanCo FS 3, LLC for property management at 4347 Airport Way for $3,500,000.00
• Land acquisition authority for the Quebec & Airlawn Bridge Project in Council District 8
• Agreement with HNTB for $1,600,000.00 for the Equitable TOD Implementation Plan for the Federal BRT Corridor
• Appropriation of $5,912,874.00 for the Sanderson Gulch Design and Construction Improvement Project

The Denver City Council approved an ordinance amending the municipal code to repeal outdated amusement and cabaret license types, modernize entertainment licensing provisions, and update fees, with amendments including a 2 a.m. closing time and restrictions on video surveillance in staff areas. The council also approved a $3.2 million transfer for the acquisition of 1028 North Acoma Street, and passed several resolutions and bills en bloc, including contracts for airport services and land surveying.

• Approved amended entertainment licensing ordinance (12-1)
• Approved $3,195,280 transfer for Parks Legacy fund for 1028 North Acoma Street acquisition (8-5)
• Adopted resolution for $8,000 arbitration services expenditure (13-0)
• Adopted resolution for $3.5M JanCo FS 3, LLC airport property management contract (13-0)
• Adopted resolution for $30,000 settlement to Zsanae Martinez (13-0)
• Adopted resolution for $15,000 settlement to Larissa Pacheco (13-0)
• Approved $18.8M transfer to Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund (13-0)
• Approved $1.6M HNTB contract for Equitable TOD Implementation Plan (13-0)

Workshops and Presentations

The Denver City Council is holding a workshop and presentation session. The meeting consists of an 'Unlocking Housing Choices Missing Middle Housing Tour'.

• Unlocking Housing Choices Missing Middle Housing Tour

South Platte River Committee

The South Platte River Committee is not meeting, and items are included on the consent agenda. The body is reviewing the dedication of city-owned land as public right-of-way and amendments to the RiNo Denver General Improvement District Advisory Board.

• Dedication of five city-owned parcels on North Bryant Street as Public Right-of-Way (26-1064)
• Dedication of two city-owned parcels on North Decatur Street as Public Right-of-Way (26-1065)
• Ordinance 26-1088 to amend the RiNo Denver General Improvement District Advisory Board membership and terms

The committee approved several items via a consent agenda. Key actions included increasing funding for flood district improvements and dedicating city land for public rights-of-way.

• Approved Council Bill 26-1044 adding $7,077,956.00 for Sanderson Gulch improvements
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1064 dedicating five parcels on North Bryant Street as Public Right-of-Way
• Approved Council Resolution 26-1065 dedicating two parcels on North Decatur Street as Public Right-of-Way
• Approved Council Bill 26-1088 amending the RiNo Denver General Improvement District Advisory Board membership and terms