Special City Council meeting held to enter executive session on federal grant legal advice and negotiation strategy
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On April 13, 2026, Commerce City Council convened a special meeting and voted to enter Executive Session EXS 26-013 to receive legal advice regarding federal grant conditions and to develop negotiation strategy. The vote was 7–1 with one council member excused. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.
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- Council voted to enter Executive Session EXS 26-013 pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and 24-6-402(e) to receive legal advice regarding federal grant conditions and to develop negotiation strategy.
- Vote on entering Executive Session: Aye 7, Nay 1 (Council Member Craig Kim), Excused 1 (Council Member Jose Guardiola).
- Council excused Council Member Jose Guardiola from the meeting.
- Meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.
- City clerk read the title to all ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting; specific ordinances/resolutions are not detailed in the minutes.
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Special Meeting. To occur immediately following the City Council Study Session, before or after the estimated time.
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- Call to Order/Roll Call
- Executive Session
- AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(B) FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING FEDERAL GRANT CONDITIONS AND PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 24-6-402(E) TO DEVELOP STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING THE SAME
- Adjourn
- Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
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