Denver meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Denver council committees approve $135M airport contract, $55M jail health deal

Denver city council committees this week approved several major contracts, including a $135 million airport expansion management deal and a $55 million jail health care contract. The full council also passed an entertainment licensing update and a $3.2 million land purchase. All decisions come from official minutes and agendas.

Airport and infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved an $135,000,000 contract with Mile High Delivery Partners Joint Venture for project management support on the North Terminal Expansion Program at Denver International Airport. The committee also approved an $83,321,522.92 contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC for baggage system maintenance at DIA, and a $30,000,000 contract with Lea & Elliott, Inc. for Automated Guideway Transit System Revitalization Program support. All were approved by consent.

The full City Council on Aug. 3 approved a $1.6 million HNTB contract for the Equitable TOD Implementation Plan (13-0) and an $18.8 million transfer to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund (13-0).

Health and safety

The Health and Safety Committee approved a $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for jail and detention health care (7-0). It also approved an $860,516 ONDCP grant for Rocky Mountain HIDTA drug enforcement (consent, 7-0) and a $241,000 amendment to a Jefferson County Public Health food access contract (consent, 7-0).

Culture and parks

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee approved a $15 million Project Funding Agreement and naming rights transfer with the Colorado Symphony Association (7-0) and a $2.5 million first-year IGA with Community College of Denver for Theatre at Loretto Heights (7-0).

Housing and planning

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved a map amendment rezoning 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x (7-0). On Aug. 11, it approved Council Bill 26-1168 amending an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Denver Housing Authority to accelerate affordable housing development (6-0).

The full council approved a $3,195,280 transfer for the Parks Legacy fund for acquisition of 1028 North Acoma Street (8-5).

Finance and contracts

The Finance and Business Committee approved two master purchase orders for truck bodies and parts totaling $30 million (consent): $5 million with Kois Brothers Equipment Co. and $25 million with O.J. Watson Company. It also approved a $1.5 million amendment to the Ferkam, Inc. towing contract, bringing the new total to $23 million (6-0).

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved a $3,099,182.10 contract amendment with Zuora, Inc. for a billing platform (consent) and a $600,000 amendment with Sunny Side Up Solutions LLC (consent).

Other council actions

At a special meeting Aug. 5, the council declared a vacancy in at-large Councilmember seat B (12-0) and adopted a proclamation honoring Councilwoman Parady (12-0). On Aug. 3, the council passed an amended entertainment licensing ordinance (12-1) and approved settlements of $30,000 to Zsanae Martinez and $15,000 to Larissa Pacheco (both 13-0).

Coming up

The City Council meets Aug. 17 for final consideration of the $55 million Denver Health jail contract and the $15 million Colorado Symphony naming rights agreement. The Mayor-Council meets Aug. 18 to consider a $5.3 million grant for the Broadway Station Pedestrian Bridge and a $25 million truck purchase order. The Finance and Business Committee meets Aug. 18 on a $30 million IT infrastructure purchase, and the Health and Safety Committee meets Aug. 19 on a Denver Health sales tax contract extension.

Denver Council approves $135M airport contract, $55M jail health deal

Denver city council committees approved several major contracts and funding measures over the past two weeks, led by a $135 million contract for project management support on the North Terminal Expansion at Denver International Airport and a $55 million contract for jail health care services.

Airport and infrastructure

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved by consent a $135,000,000 contract with Mile High Delivery Partners Joint Venture for North Terminal Expansion Program project management support. The committee also approved an $83,321,522.92 contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC for baggage system maintenance at DIA, a $30,000,000 contract with Lea & Elliott, Inc. for Automated Guideway Transit System Revitalization Program support, and a $3,611,881.68 contract with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for the Eugene Field Branch Library renovation at 810 S University Blvd. Other approvals included a $382,066.00 contract amendment for public art at DIA, a three-year ground service equipment lease with United Ground Express, Inc., and a revocable permit for a retaining wall encroachment at 50 and 80 South Bellaire Street.

Health and safety

The Health and Safety Committee approved a $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health for jail and detention health care (7-0). It also approved an ordinance expanding the Mayor's Youth Commission (7-0) and consent items including a $860,516 ONDCP grant for Rocky Mountain HIDTA drug enforcement, a $241,000 amendment to a Jefferson County Public Health food access contract, and a $239,000 amendment to a Food Justice Northwest Aurora contract. Earlier, the committee approved a $8,393,627.98 increase and 12-month extension for a Colorado Division of Criminal Justice revenue agreement.

Housing and community development

The City Council approved $27 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Green Valley Vistas (11-0) and $19.4 million for Link and Pin Apartments (11-0). It also approved a $3.02 million purchase of 1028 North Acoma Street (11-0) and rezoning of 406 South Quitman Street (10-0) and 4901 South Monaco Street (11-0). The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved a resolution amending a loan agreement for 1371 Xenia, LLC to a $900,000 loan and $100,000 grant. The Parks, Art and Culture Committee approved a $2.5 million first-year IGA with Community College of Denver for the Theatre at Loretto Heights (7-0) and a $15 million Project Funding Agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association (7-0).

Other council actions

The City Council placed Xcel Energy franchise, energy partnership, and DIA utility agreements on final consideration (10-2). It approved a $20 million master purchase order with Trans-West, Inc. for fleet cab and chassis (11-0) and re-referred a $55 million correctional health care contract with Denver Health to committee (11-0). The Finance and Business Committee approved $30 million in truck purchase orders (consent) and a $1.145 million amendment for a cancer benefit program. The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved several software contract amendments, including $3,099,182.10 for Zuora, Inc., and multiple board appointments. The South Platte River Committee approved a $7,077,956.00 increase for Sanderson Gulch improvements and dedicated several parcels as public right-of-way.

Coming up

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Denver Council elects new leadership, sends budget charter amendment to November ballot

Denver City Council elected new leadership and approved a charter amendment for the November 2026 ballot during its July 20 meeting, while several committees advanced contracts for airport infrastructure, flood control, and public safety over the past two weeks.

City Council elects leadership, approves contracts

On July 20, the Council elected Romero Campbell as Council President (12-0) and Gonzales-Gutierrez as President Pro-Tem (12-0). The Council approved a charter amendment adjusting the budget and appropriation process for the November 3, 2026 election (10-2).

The Council also approved a $2,000,000 contract with Apex Companies, LLC for asbestos and lead mitigation (12-0), an $845,557.62 contract amendment with Submittable Holdings Inc. for software (12-0), a $0 license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for EV charging stations (12-0), and a JAX Seafood House concession agreement at Denver International Airport (12-0). Bill 26-0921 regarding entertainment licenses was postponed to August 3, 2026 (12-0).

Flood control and right-of-way dedications

The South Platte River Committee approved Council Bill 26-1044 on July 29, adding $7,077,956.00 for Sanderson Gulch improvements. The committee also approved dedications of five parcels on North Bryant Street and two parcels on North Decatur Street as public right-of-way, and amended the RiNo Denver General Improvement District Advisory Board membership and terms.

Public safety and health contracts

The Health and Safety Committee approved four consent items on July 29, including an $8,393,627.98 increase and 12-month extension for a Colorado Division of Criminal Justice revenue agreement, and a $585,177.00 increase and one-year extension for a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grant. The committee also approved a contract amendment for Leon Kelly dba Neon Forensics, LLC to include Fellowship Program administration, and a grant amendment for Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add a part-time WIC Educator and service location.

Housing, equipment, and software

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved Council Resolution 26-1091 on July 28, amending the 1371 Xenia, LLC agreement to a $900,000 loan and $100,000 grant with a 30-year term in Council District 8.

The Finance and Business Committee approved a $1.5M addition to a Hardline Equipment LLC order for street sweepers, parts, and services, and a $644,699.00 purchase order with Vogel Traffic Services for an EZ Liner paint striping vehicle. A resolution amending City Council Rules of Procedure was postponed to August 11, 2026 (4-1).

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved several consent items on July 28, including a $275,569.13 contract addition for Q-Matic Queue Management software, a $348,192.00 addition for Jaggaer Contract Management software, a $400,000.00 addition for Kaplan Kirsch LLP aviation legal services, and contract language amendments for Workday, Inc. The committee approved the reappointment of Councilwoman Shontel Lewis to the Denver Preschool Program Board, the appointment of Maryanne Flynn to the Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission, and the appointment of Councilman Darrell Watson to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board.

Items reviewed but not yet decided

Multiple committees met during the week of July 21 with agendas only and no published minutes. The Mayor-Council reviewed a $25,000,000.00 contract with Kleinfelder, Inc. for basement and foundation rehabilitation at Denver International Airport, multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $27,000,000.00 for Green Valley Vistas and $19,400,000.00 for Link and Pin Apartments, a $3,019,340.00 purchase of 1028 North Acoma Street, and a $20,000,000.00 master purchase order with Trans-West, Inc. for cab and chassis.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reviewed a $135,000,000.00 contract with Mile High Delivery Partners Joint Venture for North Terminal Expansion Program project management support, an $83,321,522.92 contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC for Individual Carrier System operations and maintenance at DIA, and a $30,000,000.00 contract with Lea & Elliott, Inc. for Automated Guideway Transit System revitalization.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee reviewed a charter amendment (26-1048) to modernize the Civil Service Commission and Department of Safety for the November 3, 2026 ballot, along with the related companion ordinance (26-1055).

Coming up

• **August 3 — City Council**: Considers the Civil Service Commission and Department of Safety charter amendment for the November 3 ballot, a $3,500,000.00 property management contract at 4347 Airport Way, and a $1,600,000.00 agreement with HNTB for the Equitable TOD Implementation Plan for the Federal BRT Corridor.
• **August 4 — Community Planning and Housing**: Rezoning of 3201 North Speer Boulevard from U-SU-A to U-MX-2, plus briefings on performance-based contracting and the Urban Alchemy program.
• **August 4 — Parks, Art and Culture**: Votes on a $2,500,000 IGA with Community College of Denver for the Theatre at Loretto Heights and a $15,000,000 agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association for naming rights.
• **August 5 — Transportation and Infrastructure**: Votes on over $168 million in contracts for DIA operations, the North Terminal Expansion, and the Eugene Field Branch Library renovation at 810 S University Blvd.
• **August 5 — Special City Council Meeting**: Resolution declaring a vacancy in the at-large Councilmember seat B, with a proclamation honoring Councilwoman Parady.

Denver committees approve $45.5M theater renovation, $46M in housing bonds, and dozens of contracts

Denver City Council committees advanced more than $150 million in contracts, bonds, and property purchases over the past two weeks, with the largest single award going toward renovating the Loretto Heights Theater and two housing bond packages totaling $46.4 million winning unanimous approval.

Loretto Heights Theater renovation approved

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $45,482,688 contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction to renovate the Loretto Heights Theater at 3001 South Federal Boulevard. The committee also approved two $1,025,000 on-call wayfinding design contracts for Denver International Airport — one with Gresham Smith and another with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates. All three resolutions were adopted by consent.

Housing bonds and property purchase

The Finance and Business Committee approved $27,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Green Valley Vistas project and $19,400,000 in bonds for the Link and Pin Apartments project, both on 5-0 votes. The committee also approved the $3,019,340 purchase of 1028 North Acoma Street (5-0) and a $20,000,000 Master Purchase Order with Trans-West, Inc. by consent. Resolution 26-0995 regarding Broadway Park North Metropolitan District No. 1 property passed 3-2.

Airport engineering and dam decommissioning

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $25,000,000 contract with Kleinfelder, Inc. for airport engineering services and a $5,731,906 contract with FNF Construction, Inc. for dam decommissioning and water-quality upgrades at Skeel Reservoir. The committee also approved a concession agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Canteen Vending with $1,468,784 in guaranteed rent and an $879,733.12 purchase order with Wickham Tractor Company for four Puma 165 tractors. All items passed by consent.

Environmental services and health contracts

The Health and Safety Committee approved environmental services contracts totaling up to $7,500,000 across four firms: Apex Companies LLC ($2,000,000), Ayuda Companies ($2,000,000), Environmental Technical Solutions LLC ($2,000,000), and Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc. ($1,500,000), all running through 2030. The committee also approved a $37,819.82 grant amendment bringing the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids initiative to $611,999.34 total and extended an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health for the Family Connects program through December 31, 2027.

On July 15, the Health and Safety Committee approved two intergovernmental agreements by consent: $1,344,756 with the University of Colorado Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program for HIV/AIDS care (ending February 28, 2031) and $1,968,119 with the Colorado Department of Human Services for citywide access to Equifax Verification Services (ending June 30, 2027).

Right-of-way and street vacations

The South Platte River Committee approved Council Bill 26-0981, vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to I-25 and Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7, and Council Bill 26-0990, amending a license with Denver Health by adding $41,550 for a new total of $86,550 and extending the agreement to November 30, 2028, for temporary parking stalls at the Castro Parking Garage in District 3.

On July 15, the committee approved six resolutions dedicating city-owned parcels as public right-of-way in Council Districts 3 and 9, covering streets including West 9th, West 10th, West 11th, North Alcott, and North Clay. Resolution 26-1019 vacated a portion of East 49th Avenue at 510 East 51st Avenue with reservations.

Other committee actions

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved an $845,557.62 contract amendment with Submittable Holdings Inc., bringing the total to $2,531,437.62 for citywide grants management software, and approved a contract amendment with Clifton Larson Allen LLP for audit assistance.

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved a $1,600,000 grant to HNTB for the Equitable TOD Implementation Plan for the Federal BRT Corridor in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7, ending August 31, 2029. The vote was 5-0; Lewis and Parady were absent.

The Finance and Business Committee approved a nine-year license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations at 7301 E. Jewell Avenue, valued at $0.

Coming up

• **July 20 — City Council:** Will elect a new Council President and President Pro-Tem, and consider airport concession agreements for Broncos Mile High Grill ($2,388,755 minimum annual guarantee) and JAX Seafood House ($2,093,082.50 minimum annual guarantee), each for 12-year terms.
• **July 21 — Governance and Intergovernmental Relations:** Will consider a charter amendment (26-1048) to modernize the Civil Service Commission and Department of Safety, headed for the November 3, 2026 ballot. Public comment sign-up at www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput.
• **July 21 — Community Planning and Housing:** Will review the Department of Housing Stability's 2026 work plan at 1:30 PM in Room 391 of the City & County Building.
• **July 22 — South Platte River Committee:** Will consider a $5,912,874 appropriation for the Sanderson Gulch Design and Construction Improvement Project.
• **July 22 — Health and Safety (cancelled, consent item):** A $55,031,460 contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for correctional health care services at Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center through December 31, 2028.

Denver committees approve $110M airport contract, $45M theater renovation, and November ballot measures

Denver's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $110,242,888.50 construction contract with Millstone Weber, LLC for the DS West Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport, the largest spending decision among recent council committee actions. The contract was approved by consent on July 1 alongside 13 other items, including a $74,000,000 elevator maintenance contract and a $6,767,755 amendment for compressed natural gas service.

November 2026 Ballot Measures Advance

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee voted on June 30 to file three bills for the November 3, 2026 ballot. An Xcel Energy franchise agreement was approved for filing 5-0, while a budget charter amendment and a budget process ordinance each passed 4-1. The franchise and energy partnership agreements with Xcel Energy extend through December 2046 for citywide utility services. The committee also approved reappointments and appointments to the Community Corrections Board and the American Indian Commission by consent, plus a contract extension for legal counsel.

Loretto Heights Theater and Airport Wayfinding

On July 8, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $45,482,688 contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction to renovate the Loretto Heights Theater at 3001 South Federal Boulevard. The same meeting approved two $1,025,000 on-call wayfinding design contracts for Denver International Airport—one with Gresham Smith and another with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates. All three items passed by consent.

Homelessness Services Funding

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved two contract amendments on June 30: $1,044,000 for The Community Firm for tenancy support services and $235,000 for U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. for motel vouchers. Both passed by consent. The full City Council is scheduled to consider additional amendments on July 13, including Resolution 26-0965, which would add $235,000 to the U.S. Motels contract for a total of $6,877,900 in motel vouchers for STAR, DPD, and outreach workers, and Resolution 26-0964, adding $1,044,000 to The Community Firm contract for a total of $1,539,000.

Environmental Services and Waste Management

The Health and Safety Committee approved eight contracts by consent on July 8, including four environmental services contracts of up to $2,000,000 each with Apex Companies LLC, Ayuda Companies, Environmental Technical Solutions LLC, and a $1,500,000 contract with Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc., all running 2026–2030. Waste Management contract end dates were extended to July 31, 2028 and June 3, 2031. A grant amendment added $37,819.82 to the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids initiative, bringing the total to $611,999.34.

Infrastructure and Land Actions

The South Platte River Committee approved two bridge agreements on July 1: an intergovernmental agreement with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment for the Wynkoop Crossing bridge (CB 26-0923) and a bridge restoration agreement with Delgany Bridge Restoration, Inc. (CB 26-0956). The committee also dedicated 8 parcels as public right-of-way on N. Federal Blvd and 12 parcels on N. Brighton Blvd. On July 8, the committee approved vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to I-25 and Santa Fe Drive in District 7 and amended a license with Denver Health, adding $41,550 for a total of $86,550 for temporary parking stalls at the Castro Parking Garage through November 30, 2028.

The Finance and Business Committee approved a $1,000,000 amendment to a master purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC for light-duty truck parts on June 30, bringing the total to $3,500,000. On July 7, the same committee approved a nine-year license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations at 7301 E. Jewell Avenue, valued at $0.

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee amended the Submittable Holdings Inc. contract on July 7, adding $845,557.62 for a total of $2,531,437.62 to give HOST and Arts & Venues access to citywide grants management software.

Coming Up

• **July 13**: Budget and Policy Committee considers Civil Service Charter Change 26-1029, presented by Council President Sandoval and Council member Torres. City Council also meets to vote on motel voucher and tenancy support amendments, a vacuum truck purchase, and a DMV lease amendment.
• **July 14**: Finance and Business Committee votes on up to $46.4 million in bonds for affordable housing and a $3,019,340 property purchase at 1028 North Acoma Street. Community Planning and Housing considers a $1,600,000 grant for an Equitable TOD plan along the Federal BRT Corridor.
• **July 15**: Transportation and Infrastructure reviews a $25,000,000 airport foundation rehabilitation contract and a $5,731,906 dam decommissioning contract at Wellshire Golf Course. Health and Safety considers agreements totaling $3,312,875 for HIV/AIDS care and credit verification services.

Denver committees approve $110M airport contract, $14.5M Head Start grant, and November ballot measures

Denver's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $110,242,888.50 construction contract with Millstone Weber for the DS West Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport — the largest single-dollar decision across recent city meetings. The same committee also approved a $74,000,000 elevator maintenance contract and a $6,767,755 amendment for compressed natural gas service, all by consent.

Airport and infrastructure contracts

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved 14 consent items on July 1, including the $110.2 million airport construction contract, the $74 million elevator maintenance contract, a $2,388,755 Broncos Mile High Grill concession, $798,582 for police vehicles, and $5,050,000 for electric truck charging infrastructure. The committee heard a briefing on the Vamos Bike Network but took no vote.

On June 24, that committee approved a $4.5 million ADA ramp replacement contract by consent, along with a lease amendment with Alaska Airlines at DEN, a $550,000 recycled materials contract at DEN, and a $4.17 million door maintenance contract at DEN.

The Finance and Business Committee approved several infrastructure-related items on June 23, including a $523,901 purchase order for a Kenworth vacuum truck with Kaiser Premier, two $1,000,000 on-call construction contracts with Novus Construction LLC and Catamount Constructors Inc., a $1,119,023 lease amendment with CA New Plan Villa Monaco L.P., and a land acquisition ordinance for the Smith & Sandown over Quebec Bridge project — all by consent.

Housing and homelessness

City Council approved a $4.75 million loan for income-restricted apartments at 5000 Tower Road on June 22, passing 12-0. The council also approved unit mix changes for Archdiocesan Housing at 2595 S. Federal Blvd (12-0) and a land description correction for 1799 N. Pennsylvania Street (12-0).

The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved two contract amendments on June 30: $1,044,000 to The Community Firm for tenancy support services and $235,000 to U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. for motel vouchers — both by consent.

Health and human services

The Health and Safety Committee approved a $14,554,975 grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for the Denver Great Kids Head Start Program, funded through June 2027, by consent on June 24.

On July 1, the committee's meeting was canceled, but consent items were processed: a $72,082 amendment to the Cityspan Technologies contract for the DAAconnect platform and a $0.32 amendment to the Denver Food Rescue grant for Healthy Food for Denver's Kids.

November 2026 ballot measures

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved filing three bills on June 30: an Xcel Energy franchise agreement (5-0), a budget charter amendment (4-1), and a budget process ordinance (4-1). All three are set for the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Criminal penalties and other council actions

City Council ordered publication of an amended criminal penalty ordinance on June 22, passing 10-2. The council also adopted the Denver PRIDE 52nd Anniversary Proclamation (12-0) and approved a contract extension for citywide ADA consulting services (12-0).

Appointments

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved 29 mayoral appointments and reappointments via consent agenda on June 23, covering boards and commissions including the Denver American Indian Commission, Denver African American Commission, Denver Health & Hospital Authority, Broadway General Improvement District, Head Start Policy Council, Metro Water Recovery, Denver Commission for People with Disabilities, Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission, and Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Parks, art, and other items

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee approved a $117,957 contract amendment with Cliff Garten and Associates Inc. on June 23 for designing a blown-glass sculpture at the Colorado Convention Center's D Lobby, bringing the total to $1,817,957. On June 30, the same committee approved consent items for RedLine and Ace Express Coaches ($50,000 increase).

The Finance and Business Committee approved Bill 26-0921 (entertainment licensing modernization) 6-0 and Bill 26-0926 (ARPA fund transfer for micro communities) 6-0 on June 23. On June 30, it approved a $1,000,000 amendment to a master purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC for light-duty truck parts, bringing the total to $3,500,000.

The South Platte River Committee postponed Council Bill 26-0923 (Wynkoop Crossing bridge IGA) 5-0 on June 24, then approved it on July 1 along with a Delgany Bridge Restoration agreement and right-of-way dedications for 20 parcels along N. Federal Blvd and N. Brighton Blvd.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Finance and Business:** Review of a nine-year, $0 license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for EV charging stations at 7301 E. Jewell Ave.
• **July 7 — Governance and Intergovernmental Relations:** Review of an $845,557.62 contract amendment with Submittable Holdings Inc., bringing the total to $2,531,437.62 for citywide grants management software.
• **July 8 — Transportation and Infrastructure:** Consent agenda includes a $45,482,688 contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction to renovate Loretto Heights Theater at 3001 S Federal Blvd and two $1,025,000 airport wayfinding design contracts.
• **July 8 — Health and Safety:** Canceled meeting with consent items including up to $10 million across six firms for environmental health contracts and a $37,819 addition to a Denver Public Schools food access grant.
• **July 8 — South Platte River Committee:** Canceled meeting with consent items including a $41,550 Denver Health parking contract amendment and a right-of-way vacation near I-25 and Santa Fe Drive.

Denver approves $110M airport construction contract, advances ballot measures

Denver’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $110.2 million contract for the DS West Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport during a July 1 meeting, one of several major spending decisions made in the past two weeks. The committee also advanced a $74 million elevator maintenance contract and multiple airport concessions.

Infrastructure and Transportation

The $110,242,888.50 contract with Millstone Weber, LLC was one of 14 consent agenda items approved unanimously. Other airport-related approvals included a $74,000,000 elevator maintenance contract, a $6,767,755 amendment for compressed natural gas service, and several new food and retail concessions including the Broncos Mile High Grill ($2,388,755). The committee also heard a briefing on the Vamos Bike Network but took no action.

The Finance and Business Committee on June 23 approved a $523,901 purchase order for a Kenworth vacuum truck, two $1,000,000 on-call construction contracts (Novus Construction and Catamount Constructors), and a $1,119,023 lease amendment for a DMV and business license office at 2223 South Monaco Parkway. A land acquisition ordinance for the Smith and Sandown over Quebec Bridge project was also approved by consent.

The South Platte River Committee on July 1 approved an intergovernmental agreement with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment for the Wynkoop Crossing bridge (Council Bill 26-0923), reversing a postponement from June 24. The committee also approved a bridge restoration agreement and dedicated 20 city-owned parcels as public right-of-way along North Federal and North Brighton Boulevards.

Housing and Homeless Services

The Community Planning and Housing Committee on June 30 approved two contract amendments: $1,044,000 for The Community Firm to provide tenancy support services and $235,000 for U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. for motel vouchers for unsheltered individuals.

The Health and Safety Committee on June 24 approved a $14,554,975 grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for the Denver Great Kids Head Start Program through June 2027.

On June 22, the City Council approved a $4.75 million loan for income-restricted apartments at 5000 Tower Road and unit mix changes for Archdiocesan Housing at 2595 S. Federal Blvd., both by 12-0 votes. The council also approved a contract extension for citywide ADA consulting services.

Public Safety and Government

The City Council on June 22 ordered publication of an amended criminal penalty ordinance (10-2) after multiple amendments, and adopted a proclamation for Denver PRIDE’s 52nd anniversary (12-0).

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on June 30 approved filing three bills for the November 3, 2026 ballot: a public franchise agreement with Xcel Energy, a budget charter amendment, and a budget process ordinance. The Xcel franchise agreement passed 5-0; the two budget measures passed 4-1. The committee also approved appointments to the Community Corrections Board and American Indian Commission.

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee on June 23 approved a $117,957 contract amendment with Cliff Garten and Associates for a blown-glass sculpture at the Colorado Convention Center’s D Lobby, bringing the total to $1,817,957.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 24 approved a $4.5 million contract for citywide ADA ramp and sidewalk repairs, plus three airport-related contracts.

Coming up

The following meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **July 7**: Finance and Business Committee will consider a zero-dollar license agreement for EV charging stations at 7301 E. Jewell Ave. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations will review an $845,557 contract amendment for grants management software.
• **July 8**: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider a $45.5 million contract to renovate Loretto Heights Theater at 3001 S Federal Blvd. Health and Safety will consider up to $10 million in environmental health contracts.
• **July 7-8**: The Mayor-Council and South Platte River Committee meetings are canceled, but consent agendas will include the $110 million airport construction contract, Xcel Energy franchise agreements, and a $41,550 Denver Health parking contract amendment.