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Denver City Council minutes — Nov. 3, 2025: Council considered the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget and adopted multiple contract and grant amendments

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Council reviewed numerous amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget (several offered, withdrawn, carried or failed), approved a block consent agenda of resolutions and contracts (including Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids grant amendments filed as late resolutions), ordered multiple bills published, and adopted several contract awards including the Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 construction contract.

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Considered multiple amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget; notable carried amendments included 25-1756 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1762 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1771 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1782 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1780 (Offered, 10-3), 25-1785 (Offered, 8-5), 25-1757 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1759 (Offered, 7-6), and 25-1839 (Offered, 13-0); several other amendments failed or were withdrawn as noted in the minutes.
Approved the minutes of Monday, October 27, 2025.
Suspended rules to allow late filing and adopted late resolutions (25-1740, 25-1741, 25-1742, 25-1743) amending Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative grants to add emergency funds and extend contract terms for JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO, VIVE, THE GROWHAUS, and LA RAZA SERVICES INC (amounts and new totals recorded in each resolution).
Adopted Resolution 25-1524 to amend La Raza Services, Inc. contract to add $35,000 for Vital Hearts training (new total shown in minutes).
Approved a contract award for Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 to GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. for $39,458,640 (Resolution 25-1527).
Adopted an amendment to Waste Management contracts adding $25,000,000 for disposal services at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (Resolution 25-1531).
Approved assorted contracts and agreements by block vote including: Claims Management Resources contract ($900,000), H.C. Peck escrow agreement ($2,450,000), ARAG legal assistance plan ($2,400,000), Caring for Denver STAR grant ($1,609,279), WM Curbside amendment for Household Hazardous Waste ($175,000), and a USDOT FRA grant ($1,200,000 with $300,000 match) for railroad crossing planning (items and amounts recorded in the minutes).
Ordered publication/introduction of multiple bills for 2026 local maintenance district costs and other ordinances, including a Tax Credit IGA for a Downtown Denver District Thermal Network study ($4,999,400) and various local maintenance district bills.
Placed Council Bill 25-1485 (Second Amendatory Agreement with Denver Public Schools to extend two positions supporting students at beginning stages of substance misuse) on final consideration and passed.
Placed Council Bill 25-1474 (renaming portion of Sharp Lane to North Telluride Way) on final consideration and passed.
Approved the consent/block agenda en bloc; meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.

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Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AMCathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450scheduled

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENTS
Torres, Lewis, Gonzales-Gutierrez, and Parady Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget
Gonzales-Gutierrez Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 5 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 13 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 11 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 10 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Torres, Kashmann, and Parady Amendment No. 4 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Sandoval Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Kashmann Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 15 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis and Gonzales-Gutierrez Amendment No.2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady, Kashmann, and Alvidrez Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 8 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady, Kashmann, and Alvidrez Amendment No. 12 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Kashmann Amendment No. 2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Torres, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 6 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 6 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 4 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 5 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 14 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis, Parady, and Alvidrez Amendment No. 7 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Minutes of Monday, October 27, 2025
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS
A letter dated October 27, 2025, from Nicole C. Doheny, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council that in accordance with Section 20-93 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC), she previously notified City Council on June 26, 2025 of the Department of Finance’s intent to enter into a financing transaction by and on behalf of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA). This transaction consists of two coordinated agreements with PNC Bank, National Association: (1) a fixed-rate Loan Agreement and (2) a Revolving Credit Agreement (RLOC). Since that notice, the terms of the proposed transactions have been refined, and this letter provides an updated notice pursuant to Section 20-93 of the DRMC.
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Finance and Business Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Minute Spot, LLC, for a Community Development Block Grant, in Council District 9. Approves a loan contract amendment to a Community Development Block Grant agreement with Minute Spot LLC - Hope Communities which will allow for an eighteen-month deferral beginning 4-01-2025 through 9-01-2026, in Council District 9 (GE0Y094/OEDEV-202580323-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and East Denver Colfax Partnership, Inc., for the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund Program to support small businesses economically impacted by the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction project, in Council Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10. Amends a contract with The East Denver Colfax Partnership dba The Fax Partnership adding $640,000.00 for a new total of $1,510,000.00 for the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund Program to support small businesses economically impacted by the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction project. No change to contract term, in Council Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10 (OEDEV-202577856/OEDEV-202581553-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Claims Management Resources, Inc. to provide auto and property damage subrogation recovery services for the City and County of Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with Claims Management Resources, Inc. (CMR) for $900,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to provide auto and property damage subrogation recovery services for the City and County of Denver, citywide (FINAN-202581266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. to perform escrow services for the Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project. Approves an Escrow Funding Agreement by and between the City and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. as the Escrow Agent for $2,450,000.00 with an end date of 5-31-2028 to perform escrow services for the Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project, in Council District 3 (FINAN-202581078). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ARAG North America, Inc. to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for all enrolled Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire and Police employees and families. Approves a contract between the City and County of Denver and ARAG North America, Inc. for $2,400,00.00 with an end date of 12-30-2030 to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for all enrolled Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire and Police employees and families, citywide (CSAHR-202580176). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
Health and Safety Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. to pay for the Vital Hearts training in which they participated September 2025. No change to contract term, citywide. Amends a contract agreement with La Raza Services, Inc. d/b/a Servicios De La Raza to add $35,000.00 for a new total of $7,335,000.00 to pay for the Vital Hearts training in which they participated September 2025. No change to contract term, citywide (ENVHL-202581167/ENVHL-202264337-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Alternatives to Jail - Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $1,609,279.00 with an end date of 7-31-2026 to support the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide (ENVHL-202581504). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. for the disposal of City generated non-municipal solid waste at the city-owned Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Amends a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. (WMC) and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. (WMDS) to add $25,000,000.00 for a new total of $50,000,000.00 and add five years for a new end date of 12-31-2030 for the disposal of non-municipal solid waste, including construction, industrial, remedial rubbish, debris, clean dirt, and other waste materials generated by the city at the city-owned Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site, citywide (ENVHL-202053770/ESEQD-202578662-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
South Platte River Committee
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Nevada Place, located at the intersection of West Nevada Place and South Navajo Street, 2) South Navajo Street, located at the intersection of South Navajo Street and West Nevada Place; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Nevada Place, South Navajo Street, West Alaska Place, and South Lipan Street. Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West Nevada Place, located at the intersection of West Nevada Place and South Navajo Street, 2) South Navajo Street, located at the intersection of South Navajo Street and West Nevada Place, and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Nevada Place, South Navajo Street, West Alaska Place, and South Lipan Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. to provide construction services for the Hampden Branch Library Renovation located at 9755 E Girard Ave. This project is part of the 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program. Approves a CMGC construction services agreement with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for $4,227,653.50 with a term of NTP + 470 days to provide construction services for the Hampden Branch Library Renovation located at 9755 E Girard Ave. This project is part of the 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program, in Council District 4 (DOTI-202581170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. to construct the Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 project located in Civic Center Park, in Council District 10. Approves contract with GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. dba GH Phipps Construction Company for $39,458,640.00 for term of 721 days to construct the Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 project located in Civic Center Park, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202581407). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WM Curbside, LLC to collect and dispose of Household Hazardous Waste. Amends contract with WM Curbside, LLC to add $175,000.00 for a new total of $825,000.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-14-2026 to collect and dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, citywide (DOTI-202160692/DOTI-202581683-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration concerning the “Central Denver/BNSF Railroad Crossing” program and the funding therefor. Approves a Grant Agreement with USDOT Federal Railroad Administration for $1,200,000.00, Match Budget: $300,000.00 for a total of $1,500,000.00 with an end date of 2-29-2028 for the recipient, in partnership with BNSF, to undertake project planning activities of six (6) central Denver locations, citywide (DOTI-202581151). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Evans Avenue, located near the intersection West Evans Avenue and South Hazel Court. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West Evans Avenue, located near the intersection of West Evans Avenue and South Hazel Court, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Jewell Avenue, located near the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Hazel Court. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West Jewell Avenue, located near the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Hazel Court, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
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Late Filing - Resolutions
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO by adding $699,667.00 for a new total of $1,699,667.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368594 /ENVHL-202581524-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and VIVE to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with VIVE by adding $1,650,539.50 for a new total of $4,551,618.50 and adding two years for a new contract end term of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. (ENVHL-202368714/ENVHL-202581533-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and THE GROWHAUS to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with THE GROWHAUS by adding $1,308,928.00 for a new contract total of $3,526,783.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368712/ENVHL-202581529-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LA RAZA SERVICES INC to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with LA RAZA SERVICES INC by adding $562,500.00 for a new total of $1,287,500.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368597/ENVHL-202581534-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance and Governance Committee
A bill for an ordinance concerning the authorization of a Loan Agreement between the City, acting on behalf of its Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and PNC Bank, National Association and an optional Revolving Credit Agreement between the City, acting on behalf of its DDDA, and PNC Bank, National Association in order to finance certain development projects authorized under the Amended and Restated Denver Downtown Development Authority Plan of Development; authorizing the prepayment of the City’s outstanding Loan Agreement dated February 3, 2017, as amended; and other documents related thereto; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; and providing other matters relating thereto. For an ordinance concerning the authorization of a Loan Agreement between the City & County of Denver, acting on behalf of its Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and PNC Bank, National Association, and an optional Revolving Credit Agreement between the City & County of Denver, acting on behalf of its DDDA, and PNC Bank, National Association, in order to finance certain development projects authorized under the Amended and Restated Denver Downtown Development Authority Plan of Development; authorizing the prepayment of the City’s outstanding Loan Agreement dated February 3, 2017, as amended; and other documents related thereto; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; and providing other matters relating thereto. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-2025.
South Platte River Committee
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Delgany Street Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Delgany Street Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Energy Office, for a tax credit reservation for qualified expenses for a Downtown Denver District Thermal Network Detailed Engineering Design study, tax credit agreement number CT26-2095. Approves a Tax Credit Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Energy Office for $4,999,400.00 with an end date of 12-31-2027 for the Downtown Denver District Thermal Network Detailed Engineering Design study, tax credit agreement number CT26-2095, in Council District 10 (CASR-202581103). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 15th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 15th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, security and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, security and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Health and Safety Committee
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, to provide support to students who are at the beginning stages of substance misuse. Amends a contract agreement with Denver Public Schools to add 6 months for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to maintain two, 1.0 FTE positions that are tasked with being dispatched to schools on an as-needed basis to provide support to students who are at the beginning stages of substance misuse. No change to contract amount, citywide (ENVHL-202370553/ENVHL-202580518-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-17-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-2025.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of Sharp Lane to North Telluride Way, located near East 56th Avenue and North Telluride Way. Renames a portion of Sharp Lane located near East 56th Avenue and North Telluride Way to North Telluride Way, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-2025.
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A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 890 North Grove Street in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-RX-3, located 890 North Grove Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO by adding $699,667.00 for a new total of $1,699,667.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368594 /ENVHL-202581524-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and VIVE to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with VIVE by adding $1,650,539.50 for a new total of $4,551,618.50 and adding two years for a new contract end term of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. (ENVHL-202368714/ENVHL-202581533-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and THE GROWHAUS to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with THE GROWHAUS by adding $1,308,928.00 for a new contract total of $3,526,783.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368712/ENVHL-202581529-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LA RAZA SERVICES INC to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with LA RAZA SERVICES INC by adding $562,500.00 for a new total of $1,287,500.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368597/ENVHL-202581534-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
Block Vote
Lewis and Parady Amendment No. 01 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Late Filing - Resolutions
Late Filing - Resolutions
Health and Safety Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENTS
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Considered multiple amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget; notable carried amendments included 25-1756 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1762 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1771 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1782 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1780 (Offered, 10-3), 25-1785 (Offered, 8-5), 25-1757 (Offered, 13-0), 25-1759 (Offered, 7-6), and 25-1839 (Offered, 13-0); several other amendments failed or were withdrawn as noted in the minutes.
Approved the minutes of Monday, October 27, 2025.
Suspended rules to allow late filing and adopted late resolutions (25-1740, 25-1741, 25-1742, 25-1743) amending Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative grants to add emergency funds and extend contract terms for JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO, VIVE, THE GROWHAUS, and LA RAZA SERVICES INC (amounts and new totals recorded in each resolution).
Adopted Resolution 25-1524 to amend La Raza Services, Inc. contract to add $35,000 for Vital Hearts training (new total shown in minutes).
Approved a contract award for Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 to GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. for $39,458,640 (Resolution 25-1527).
Adopted an amendment to Waste Management contracts adding $25,000,000 for disposal services at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (Resolution 25-1531).
Approved assorted contracts and agreements by block vote including: Claims Management Resources contract ($900,000), H.C. Peck escrow agreement ($2,450,000), ARAG legal assistance plan ($2,400,000), Caring for Denver STAR grant ($1,609,279), WM Curbside amendment for Household Hazardous Waste ($175,000), and a USDOT FRA grant ($1,200,000 with $300,000 match) for railroad crossing planning (items and amounts recorded in the minutes).
Ordered publication/introduction of multiple bills for 2026 local maintenance district costs and other ordinances, including a Tax Credit IGA for a Downtown Denver District Thermal Network study ($4,999,400) and various local maintenance district bills.
Placed Council Bill 25-1485 (Second Amendatory Agreement with Denver Public Schools to extend two positions supporting students at beginning stages of substance misuse) on final consideration and passed.
Placed Council Bill 25-1474 (renaming portion of Sharp Lane to North Telluride Way) on final consideration and passed.
Approved the consent/block agenda en bloc; meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.

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Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AMCathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450scheduled

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENTS
Torres, Lewis, Gonzales-Gutierrez, and Parady Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget
Gonzales-Gutierrez Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 5 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 13 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 11 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 10 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Torres, Kashmann, and Parady Amendment No. 4 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Sandoval Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Kashmann Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 15 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis and Gonzales-Gutierrez Amendment No.2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady, Kashmann, and Alvidrez Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 8 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady, Kashmann, and Alvidrez Amendment No. 12 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Kashmann Amendment No. 2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Torres, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 6 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 6 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 4 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis Amendment No. 5 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Parady Amendment No. 14 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Lewis, Parady, and Alvidrez Amendment No. 7 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Minutes of Monday, October 27, 2025
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS
A letter dated October 27, 2025, from Nicole C. Doheny, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council that in accordance with Section 20-93 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC), she previously notified City Council on June 26, 2025 of the Department of Finance’s intent to enter into a financing transaction by and on behalf of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA). This transaction consists of two coordinated agreements with PNC Bank, National Association: (1) a fixed-rate Loan Agreement and (2) a Revolving Credit Agreement (RLOC). Since that notice, the terms of the proposed transactions have been refined, and this letter provides an updated notice pursuant to Section 20-93 of the DRMC.
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Finance and Business Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Minute Spot, LLC, for a Community Development Block Grant, in Council District 9. Approves a loan contract amendment to a Community Development Block Grant agreement with Minute Spot LLC - Hope Communities which will allow for an eighteen-month deferral beginning 4-01-2025 through 9-01-2026, in Council District 9 (GE0Y094/OEDEV-202580323-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and East Denver Colfax Partnership, Inc., for the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund Program to support small businesses economically impacted by the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction project, in Council Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10. Amends a contract with The East Denver Colfax Partnership dba The Fax Partnership adding $640,000.00 for a new total of $1,510,000.00 for the East Colfax BRT Business Impact Opportunity (BIO) Fund Program to support small businesses economically impacted by the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction project. No change to contract term, in Council Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10 (OEDEV-202577856/OEDEV-202581553-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Claims Management Resources, Inc. to provide auto and property damage subrogation recovery services for the City and County of Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with Claims Management Resources, Inc. (CMR) for $900,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to provide auto and property damage subrogation recovery services for the City and County of Denver, citywide (FINAN-202581266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. to perform escrow services for the Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project. Approves an Escrow Funding Agreement by and between the City and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. as the Escrow Agent for $2,450,000.00 with an end date of 5-31-2028 to perform escrow services for the Morrison Road Safety Improvements Project, in Council District 3 (FINAN-202581078). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ARAG North America, Inc. to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for all enrolled Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire and Police employees and families. Approves a contract between the City and County of Denver and ARAG North America, Inc. for $2,400,00.00 with an end date of 12-30-2030 to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for all enrolled Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire and Police employees and families, citywide (CSAHR-202580176). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.
Health and Safety Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. to pay for the Vital Hearts training in which they participated September 2025. No change to contract term, citywide. Amends a contract agreement with La Raza Services, Inc. d/b/a Servicios De La Raza to add $35,000.00 for a new total of $7,335,000.00 to pay for the Vital Hearts training in which they participated September 2025. No change to contract term, citywide (ENVHL-202581167/ENVHL-202264337-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Alternatives to Jail - Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $1,609,279.00 with an end date of 7-31-2026 to support the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide (ENVHL-202581504). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. for the disposal of City generated non-municipal solid waste at the city-owned Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Amends a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. (WMC) and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. (WMDS) to add $25,000,000.00 for a new total of $50,000,000.00 and add five years for a new end date of 12-31-2030 for the disposal of non-municipal solid waste, including construction, industrial, remedial rubbish, debris, clean dirt, and other waste materials generated by the city at the city-owned Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site, citywide (ENVHL-202053770/ESEQD-202578662-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
South Platte River Committee
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Nevada Place, located at the intersection of West Nevada Place and South Navajo Street, 2) South Navajo Street, located at the intersection of South Navajo Street and West Nevada Place; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Nevada Place, South Navajo Street, West Alaska Place, and South Lipan Street. Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West Nevada Place, located at the intersection of West Nevada Place and South Navajo Street, 2) South Navajo Street, located at the intersection of South Navajo Street and West Nevada Place, and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Nevada Place, South Navajo Street, West Alaska Place, and South Lipan Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. to provide construction services for the Hampden Branch Library Renovation located at 9755 E Girard Ave. This project is part of the 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program. Approves a CMGC construction services agreement with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. for $4,227,653.50 with a term of NTP + 470 days to provide construction services for the Hampden Branch Library Renovation located at 9755 E Girard Ave. This project is part of the 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program, in Council District 4 (DOTI-202581170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. to construct the Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 project located in Civic Center Park, in Council District 10. Approves contract with GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. dba GH Phipps Construction Company for $39,458,640.00 for term of 721 days to construct the Civic Center Next 100, Phase 1 project located in Civic Center Park, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202581407). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WM Curbside, LLC to collect and dispose of Household Hazardous Waste. Amends contract with WM Curbside, LLC to add $175,000.00 for a new total of $825,000.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-14-2026 to collect and dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, citywide (DOTI-202160692/DOTI-202581683-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration concerning the “Central Denver/BNSF Railroad Crossing” program and the funding therefor. Approves a Grant Agreement with USDOT Federal Railroad Administration for $1,200,000.00, Match Budget: $300,000.00 for a total of $1,500,000.00 with an end date of 2-29-2028 for the recipient, in partnership with BNSF, to undertake project planning activities of six (6) central Denver locations, citywide (DOTI-202581151). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Evans Avenue, located near the intersection West Evans Avenue and South Hazel Court. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West Evans Avenue, located near the intersection of West Evans Avenue and South Hazel Court, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Jewell Avenue, located near the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Hazel Court. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West Jewell Avenue, located near the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Hazel Court, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
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Late Filing - Resolutions
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO by adding $699,667.00 for a new total of $1,699,667.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368594 /ENVHL-202581524-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and VIVE to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with VIVE by adding $1,650,539.50 for a new total of $4,551,618.50 and adding two years for a new contract end term of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. (ENVHL-202368714/ENVHL-202581533-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and THE GROWHAUS to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with THE GROWHAUS by adding $1,308,928.00 for a new contract total of $3,526,783.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368712/ENVHL-202581529-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LA RAZA SERVICES INC to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with LA RAZA SERVICES INC by adding $562,500.00 for a new total of $1,287,500.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368597/ENVHL-202581534-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance and Governance Committee
A bill for an ordinance concerning the authorization of a Loan Agreement between the City, acting on behalf of its Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and PNC Bank, National Association and an optional Revolving Credit Agreement between the City, acting on behalf of its DDDA, and PNC Bank, National Association in order to finance certain development projects authorized under the Amended and Restated Denver Downtown Development Authority Plan of Development; authorizing the prepayment of the City’s outstanding Loan Agreement dated February 3, 2017, as amended; and other documents related thereto; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; and providing other matters relating thereto. For an ordinance concerning the authorization of a Loan Agreement between the City & County of Denver, acting on behalf of its Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and PNC Bank, National Association, and an optional Revolving Credit Agreement between the City & County of Denver, acting on behalf of its DDDA, and PNC Bank, National Association, in order to finance certain development projects authorized under the Amended and Restated Denver Downtown Development Authority Plan of Development; authorizing the prepayment of the City’s outstanding Loan Agreement dated February 3, 2017, as amended; and other documents related thereto; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; and providing other matters relating thereto. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-2025.
South Platte River Committee
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Delgany Street Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Delgany Street Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Energy Office, for a tax credit reservation for qualified expenses for a Downtown Denver District Thermal Network Detailed Engineering Design study, tax credit agreement number CT26-2095. Approves a Tax Credit Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Energy Office for $4,999,400.00 with an end date of 12-31-2027 for the Downtown Denver District Thermal Network Detailed Engineering Design study, tax credit agreement number CT26-2095, in Council District 10 (CASR-202581103). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 15th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 15th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, security and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2026 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, security and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-2025.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Health and Safety Committee
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, to provide support to students who are at the beginning stages of substance misuse. Amends a contract agreement with Denver Public Schools to add 6 months for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to maintain two, 1.0 FTE positions that are tasked with being dispatched to schools on an as-needed basis to provide support to students who are at the beginning stages of substance misuse. No change to contract amount, citywide (ENVHL-202370553/ENVHL-202580518-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-17-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-2025.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of Sharp Lane to North Telluride Way, located near East 56th Avenue and North Telluride Way. Renames a portion of Sharp Lane located near East 56th Avenue and North Telluride Way to North Telluride Way, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-2025.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 11-10-2025
A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 890 North Grove Street in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-RX-3, located 890 North Grove Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO by adding $699,667.00 for a new total of $1,699,667.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative serving children citywide. New contract total includes $200,000 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368594 /ENVHL-202581524-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and VIVE to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with VIVE by adding $1,650,539.50 for a new total of $4,551,618.50 and adding two years for a new contract end term of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. (ENVHL-202368714/ENVHL-202581533-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and THE GROWHAUS to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with THE GROWHAUS by adding $1,308,928.00 for a new contract total of $3,526,783.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, to provide nutritious food access as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368712/ENVHL-202581529-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LA RAZA SERVICES INC to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver's Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with LA RAZA SERVICES INC by adding $562,500.00 for a new total of $1,287,500.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026, to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, serving Citywide. New contract total includes $200,000.00 of Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids emergency funds to scale up food distribution efforts to Denver youth and their families in response to changes to federal food assistance programs, citywide (ENVHL-202368597/ENVHL-202581534-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. This item was approved for filing by Council member Watson and Council President Sandoval on 10-30-2025.
Block Vote
Lewis and Parady Amendment No. 01 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
Late Filing - Resolutions
Late Filing - Resolutions
Health and Safety Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENTS
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