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Denver

Last updated

Jun 9, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to Urban Development.

Briefing
Jun 1, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved the minutes with a correction and adopted a proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month. Members voted en bloc to pass numerous resolutions including affordable housing loans and grants, contracts and amendments for Denver International Airport and city services, settlement payments for liability claims, and funding agreements for HIV/AIDS supportive services. The Council also approved a landmark designation and several zoning and redevelopment items, postponed two bills (lobbyist regulation and municipal criminal penalties), and filed a Treasury Rule update notice.

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Briefing
May 13, 2026

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (May 13, 2026) — Committee not meeting; consent agenda approved

The Transportation and Infrastructure committee did not hold a formal meeting; a consent agenda was included and all listed resolutions were approved by consent. Actions include intergovernmental and grant agreements, contract amendments and new contracts for traffic signal maintenance and infrastructure, airport parking and telecom services, an encroachment permit, and citywide ADA concrete repairs.

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Briefing
May 4, 2026

City Council minutes — May 4, 2026: approvals on housing, small‑business funding, parks contracts, transportation projects, and zoning changes

Council approved a large consent package including housing assistance amendments and HUD HOME grant funding, a $9M BUILD Denver small‑business agreement, multiple parks/ecological on‑call contracts, fleet and airport purchase orders, transportation and stormwater contracts, public‑safety training facility work, several lease and shelter reimbursements, appointments, and three zoning measures after required public hearings.

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Briefing
Apr 28, 2026

Committee approves rezoning, Preservation of Affordable Housing ordinance, HUD grant, and ROFR/ROFO waiver

On April 28, 2026 the Denver City Council Community Planning and Housing committee (City & County Building, Room 391) approved a rezoning for 8401 East Belleview Avenue, approved filing amendments establishing the Preservation of Affordable Housing Ordinance, and by consent approved a HUD grant ($2,377,929.79) and a resolution waiving the City’s Right of First Refusal/Right of First Offer under HB 24-1175. Action items passed 6-0 with one member absent.

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Briefing
Mar 2, 2026

City Council approves housing and transportation grants, adopts public safety ordinance, and advances multiple contracts and plats

Denver City Council (3/2/2026) approved minutes and multiple consent resolutions and bills en bloc, adopted a law enforcement officer identification ordinance (26-0125), advanced HUD and other housing-related grant agreements, approved several transportation and public works contracts and grants, postponed the ComplyAI plan review contract for one week, and passed zoning and area plan items after public hearings.

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Briefing
Feb 17, 2026

Committee approved consent agenda including utility access permit, HUD CDBG grant, training agreement increase, and airport vehicle purchases

Finance and Business (Chair: Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez; Vice Chair: Paul Kashmann) — Meeting dated 2026-02-17 10:30 AM at City & County Building, room 391. Committee not meeting; consent agenda included. Council approved items 26-0151 through 26-0154 by consent.

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Briefing
Feb 17, 2026

Committee approves housing grants and an affordable-housing agreement amendment; neighborhood planning update presented

Feb 17, 2026 — Community Planning and Housing (City & County Building, Room 391). Seven members present. Committee heard a briefing on the Neighborhood Planning Initiative and approved by consent an amendment to the 1625 Birch LLC agreement and three HUD grant/revenue agreements supporting citywide housing programs, emergency solutions, and HOPWA.

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