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November 4, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

City & County Building Parr-Widener Room 389

Agenda — 58 items

  1. I. INTRODUCTIONS
  2. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  3. III. GENERAL SESSION
  4. 4 MO - Mayor's Q3 Goals Update, Mayor Mike Johnston
  5. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  6. 6 CAO - Ashley Kelliher
  7. V. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS:
  8. 8 Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency
  9. 9 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to continue running a turnkey home electrification program for 100 under-resourced single-family homes. Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to add two years for a new end date of 8-31-2027 to continue running a turnkey home electrification program for 100 under-resourced single-family homes, focusing on health and safety and including but not limited to program outreach, education, enrollment, implementation, and assessment. No change to contract capacity, citywide (CASR-202263932/CASR-202581138-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1565
  10. 10 Community Planning and Development
  11. * A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Downtown Denver Area Plan, which Plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Adopts the Downtown Denver Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040, in Council Districts 1, 9, and 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1578
  12. * A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to KSE Arena Development Agreement between the City and County of Denver and KROENKE ARENA COMPANY, LLC, KROENKE PARKING, LLC, FIFTH STREET LTD., LLC, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5, obligating the developer, districts and their assigns to certain requirements for development of acreage bounded by the Consolidated Main Line to the north and west, Speer Boulevard to the east, and Auraria Parkway to the south, in Council District 3. Amends a contract (development agreement) between the City and Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, and Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 obligating the developer, districts and their assigns to certain requirements for development of approximately 57 acres bounded by the Consolidated Main Line to the north and west, Speer Boulevard to the east, and Auraria Parkway to the south, in Council District 3 (CPLAN-202475925/CPLAN-202475925-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1612
  13. 13 Denver International Airport
  14. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Oracle America, Inc. concerning a one-time purchase of 2026 Oracle software licensing at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Oracle America Inc. for $1,068,593.29 for the one-time purchase of 2026 Oracle software licensing for Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PO-00173554). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1609
  15. 15 Department of Housing Stability
  16. * A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Legal Services (CLS) to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 900 unduplicated households annually. Approves contract with Colorado Legal Services (CLS) for $1,168,737.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 900 unduplicated households annually, with a focus on households coming from subsidized housing, citywide (HOST-202581302). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1579
  17. * A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm (TCF) to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 3099 unduplicated households. Approves a contract with The Community Firm (TCF) dba Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) for $2,768,062.50 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 3099 unduplicated households, citywide (HOST-202581304). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. This item was called out at the 11-10-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 11-17-2025. 25-1580
  18. * A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Poverty Law Project (CPLP) to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 1,300 unduplicated households annually. Approves a contract with Colorado Poverty Law Project (CPLP) for $2,983,356.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 1,300 unduplicated households annually, citywide (HOST-202581303). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1581
  19. * A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to support homeless families currently in shelter, using trauma informed care, harm reduction, and housing first strategies with transitioning to long-term and permanent housing, citywide. Amends a contract with the Denver Rescue Mission Family Non-Congregate Shelter program, also known as the Family Next Step Plus Program to add $496,000.00 for a new total of $1,487,942.00 and add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to support ten homeless families currently in shelter, using trauma informed care, harm reduction, and housing first strategies with transitioning to long-term and permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202366560/HOST-202581597-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1582
  20. * A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to support shelter operations, as well as provide longer term support for households to transition into permanent housing. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army Lambuth Center to add $410,150.00 for a new total of $2,037,638.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to support shelter operations, as well as provide longer term support for households to transition into permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202159317/HOST-202581596-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1583
  21. * A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for family motel shelter operations and supportive services, citywide. Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $2,550,000.00 for a new total of $9,603,640.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 for family motel shelter operations and supportive services, citywide (HOST-202057224/HOST-202581480-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1584
  22. * A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide immediate access to family shelter, rapid resolution services, housing assessment and cold weather support to families experiencing housing instability and homelessness. Additionally, this program will serve as an access point to homelessness/eviction prevention, shelter, and Coordinated Entry, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army Connection Center to add $1,615,427.00 for a new total of $3,236,638.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide immediate access to family shelter, rapid resolution services, housing assessment and cold weather support to families experiencing housing instability and homelessness. Additionally, this program will serve as an access point to homelessness/eviction prevention, shelter, and Coordinated Entry, citywide (HOST-202159210/HOST-202581663-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1585
  23. * A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Family Promise of Greater Denver, Inc. to provide temporary housing and support to homeless families who have an identified housing resource, citywide. Amends a contract with the Family Promise of Greater Denver Shelter Operations to add $43,921.00 for a new total of $649,006.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide temporary housing and support to homeless families who have an identified housing resource, citywide (HOST-202057232/HOST-202581377-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1586
  24. * A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and KROENKE ARENA COMPANY, LLC and KROENKE PARKING, LLC regarding the administration of an escrow account for Linkage Fees to be collected and spent on affordable housing at the Ball Arena site, in Council District 3. Approves an agreement with KROENKE ARENA COMPANY, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and KROENKE PARKING, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company regarding the administration of an escrow account for Linkage Fees to be collected and spent on affordable housing at the Ball Arena site, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1610
  25. * A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and KSE ELITCH GARDENS / REVESCO / SECOND CITY, LLLP regarding the administration of an escrow account for Linkage Fees to be collected and spent on affordable housing at the River Mile site, in Council District 3. Approves an agreement with KSE ELITCH GARDENS / REVESCO / SECOND CITY, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited partnership regarding the administration of an escrow account for Linkage Fees to be collected and spent on affordable housing at the Ball Arena site, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1611
  26. 26 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to KSE Arena Development Agreement between the City and County of Denver and KROENKE ARENA COMPANY, LLC, KROENKE PARKING, LLC, FIFTH STREET LTD., LLC, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4, KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5, obligating the developer, districts and their assigns to certain requirements for development of acreage bounded by the Consolidated Main Line to the north and west, Speer Boulevard to the east, and Auraria Parkway to the south, in Council District 3. Amends a contract (development agreement) between the City and Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, and Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 obligating the developer, districts and their assigns to certain requirements for development of approximately 57 acres bounded by the Consolidated Main Line to the north and west, Speer Boulevard to the east, and Auraria Parkway to the south, in Council District 3 (CPLAN-202475925/CPLAN-202475925-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1612
  27. 27 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
  28. 28 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Utica Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 10th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Utica Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1566
  29. 29 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by North Lafayette Street, East 17th Avenue, North Humboldt Street, East 16th Avenue, and Park Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North Lafayette Street, East 17th Avenue, North Humboldt Street, East 16th Avenue, and Park Avenue, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1572
  30. 30 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. to construct a new 13.2-acre park in Denver's Gateway neighborhood. Approves a contract with ECI SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. for $7,025,081.00 with a term of NTP + 425 Days for the 47th and Telluride Park project to construct a new 13.2-acre park in Denver’s Gateway neighborhood, in Council District 11 (DOTI-202580714). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1608
  31. 31 Excise and Licenses
  32. * A bill for an ordinance adding a new section establishing the maximum possible civil penalty for violations of Article VIII of Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. For an ordinance adding a new section establishing the maximum possible civil penalty for violations of Article VIII of Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1567
  33. 33 Finance
  34. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1588
  35. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1589
  36. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1590
  37. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1591
  38. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Five Points Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Five Points Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1592
  39. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1593
  40. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1594
  41. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1595
  42. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1596
  43. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1597
  44. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1598
  45. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1599
  46. * A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy, and amending the 2025 Budget. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy, and amending the 2025 Budget. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1600
  47. * A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District to approve the 2026 Work Plan and 2026 Budget, including the Capital Charges and 2026 Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year, and amending the 2025 Budget. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District to approve the 2026 Work Plan and 2026 Budget including the 2026 Capital Charges and 2026 Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year, and amending the 2025 Budget. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1601
  48. * A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1602
  49. * A resolution of the City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1603
  50. * A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, approving a Mill Levy and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, approving a Mill Levy and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1604
  51. * A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Plan and Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Plan and Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1605
  52. * A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1606
  53. * A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Community Development Fund Series for the “Dedicated Linkage Fee” Fund (16817). Establishes a new Special Revenue Fund in the Community Development Fund Series for the “Dedicated Linkage Fee Fund”, Fund number 16817, to administer linkage fee revenue per agreements with developers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1607
  54. 54 Parks and Recreation
  55. 55 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Youth Program for reducing funds by $152,424.75 for a new total of $1,053,285.88 for third-party beneficiary grant funds for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition. No change to the contract term, in Council Districts 3 and 9. Amends a funding agreement with Denver Youth Program (GRASP) reducing funds by $152,424.75 for a new total of $1,053,285.88 for third-party beneficiary grant funds for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition. No change to the contract term, in Council Districts 3 and 9 (PARKS-202158262/PARKS-202581357-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1544
  56. 56 Police
  57. 57 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bear Communications, Inc. for the upfitting of law enforcement vehicles, citywide. Amends an agreement with Bear Communications, Inc. d/b/a BearCom to add $800,000.00 for a new total of $1,165,904.00 for the upfitting of law enforcement vehicles. No change to contract term, citywide (POLIC-202370624/POLIC-202580926-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-2025. 25-1563
  58. 58 *indicates committee action item