A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 58 of the Code reconstituting the minimum wage special trust fund as the wage trust fund and in connection therewith authorizing additional duties for the auditor. Amends Chapter 58 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to remove the special minimum wage fund and create a new wage trust fund for the purpose of receiving revenues derived from employers and other persons ordered to locate and pay worker for civil wage theft and minimum wage violations, and allow the auditor to provide funding to support to non-profit organizations who conduct educational campaigns and outreach efforts regarding wage violations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-27-2025.

Committee

Finance & Governance Committee

Introduced

May 13, 2025

On agenda

June 9, 2025

Passed

June 20, 2025

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 16, 2025 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass City Council Jun 9, 2025 ordered published Finance & Governance Committee May 20, 2025 approved for filing Pass

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