Denver City Council (Feb 2, 2026) — approvals on housing contracts, Vibrant Denver program, airport contracts; one equipment purchase order failed

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Minutes of Monday, January 26, 2026

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

A Proclamation Honoring the Work of Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, Stiles African American Heritage Center, Black American West Museum & Heritage Center, and Central Baptist Church in Celebration of Black History Month

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

RESOLUTIONS

Community Planning and Housing Committee

A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, citywide. Approves a contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC for $809,287.00 with an end date of 12-31-2027 to provide supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202582462). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-23-2025.

A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide temporary housing and support to homeless households who have an identified housing resource, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Bridge Housing to add $1,327,633.00 for a new total of $7,566,888.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide temporary housing and support to homeless households who have an identified housing resource, citywide (HOST-202057227/HOST-202582534-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-23-2025.

A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide funding for the provision of the Housing Central Command (HCC) Navigation program for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the City and County of Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with The Community Firm (TCF) dba Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) for $3,731,922.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide funding for the provision of the Housing Central Command (HCC) Navigation program for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the City and County of Denver, citywide (HOST-202582041). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.

Finance and Business Committee

A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Triunity, Inc. to provide Program Management Services to support delivery of the Vibrant Denver Bonds. Approves a contract with Triunity, Inc for $45,000,000.00 with a term of seven years to provide Program Management Services to support delivery of the Vibrant Denver Bonds, citywide (FINAN-202682934). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and LLJMWT LLC for parks & golf equipment, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with LLJMWT, LLC, for $15,000,000.00 with an end date of 7-31-2027 with options to renew up to 7-31-2029 for parks & golf equipment, citywide (SC-00010437). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Rider Kafer, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Rider Kafer, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366575/ATTNY-202582360-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and GORDON L. VAUGHAN, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with GORDON L. VAUGHAN, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366544/ATTNY-202582362-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366421/ATTNY-202582467-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lasater & Martin, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Lasater & Martin, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366481/ATTNY-202582468-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DAGNER SCHLUTER WERBER LLC to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with DAGNER SCHLUTER WERBER LLC. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366526/ATTNY-202582501-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to add thirteen months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-201947987/ATTNY-202582516-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SGR, LLC to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with SGR, LLC dba SGR to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $1,300,000.00 and to add thirteen months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide (ATTNY-201947991/ATTNY-202582515-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HALL & EVANS, LLC to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with HALL & EVANS, L.L.C. to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $1,800,000.00 and to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366426/ATTNY-202582517-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DIETZE AND DAVIS, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with DIETZE AND DAVIS, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366462/ATTNY-202582545-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Cableland Home Foundation Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Cableland Home Foundation. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Chase Phillips to the Cableland Home Foundation Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of David Kim to the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Lindsey Myers to the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Young-Hall to the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

Health and Safety Committee

A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($325,000.00) made payable to the COLTAF account of Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Estate of Serafin Finn v. City and County of Denver and Deputy Jason Gentempo, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 21-cv-02160. Settles a claim involving the Denver Sheriff Department. This settlement was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 1-27-2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. for scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services for the chillers, boilers and associated equipment at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. by adding $7,700,000.00 for a new total of $14,700,000.00 for scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services for the chillers, boilers and associated equipment located at Denver International Airport. No change in contract duration, in Council District 11 (PLANE- 202474121/PLANE- 202582756). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-21-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Luna Commercial Roofs INC for roof maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Luna Commercial Roofs, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 and for five years for roof maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202581965). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-21-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and UPM Mechanical, LLC for scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services for the chillers, boilers and associated equipment at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with UPM Mechanical, LLC by adding $3,500,000.00 for a new total of $6,500,000.00 for scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services for the chillers, boilers and associated equipment located at Denver International Airport. No change in contract duration, in Council District 11 (PLANE- 202477598/PLANE-202582805). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-21-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Vortex Companies, LLC, for the purchase of one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck Build 2024-136, citywide. Approves a purchase order with VORTEX COMPANIES, LLC for $543,887.92 for the purchase of one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck Build 2024-136, citywide (PO-00176600). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-21-2026. This item was called out at the 1-26-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 2-2-2026.

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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Community Planning and Housing Committee

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties along West 32nd Avenue in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from U-MX-2, PUD 162, and U-MS-3 to U-MX-3, DO-8 and U-MS-3, DO-8, located along W. 32nd Avenue between Perry and Julian, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A bill for an ordinance designating 1555 North Grant Street as a structure for preservation. Designates 1555 North Grant Street, Knights of Columbus, as structure for preservation, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

Finance and Business Committee

A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of two series of the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Vibrant Denver Bonds” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing, installing, and improving various infrastructure and facilities across the City; providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on such Bonds; and making other provisions relating thereto. For an ordinance authorizing the issuance of two series of the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Vibrant Denver Bonds” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing, installing, and improving various infrastructure and facilities across the City; providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on such Bonds; and making other provisions relating thereto. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.

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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Classification Notices #1866, #1867, #1869, #1872, #1873, #1874, #1875, #1876, #1877, #1878, #1879, #1880, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

South Platte River Committee

A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the utility easement reserved in Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2021231033, located near 748 South Cherokee Street. Relinquishes a portion of the utility easement established in Right-of-Way Vacation Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021. Located at the Broadway Station Soccer Stadium Development near 748 South Cherokee Street, in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-14-2026.

PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT

RECESS

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

A Proclamation Celebrating Bienvenidos Food Bank’s 50 Years of Service

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

On Monday, February 9, 2026, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0056, designating 1555 North Grant Street as a structure for preservation; and on Monday, March 2, 2026, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0026, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties along West 32nd Avenue in West Highland. Any protests against Council Bill 26-0026 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, February 23, 2026.

ADJOURN

PENDING

FOR 2-9-2026

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3050 Richard Allen Court in Skyland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-2-A with waivers to E-MX-2x, located at 3050 North Richard Allen Court in the Skyland Neighborhood, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.

FOR 2-17-2026

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1965 Verbena Street in East Colfax. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B, located at 1965 Verbena Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.

A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, align the code with state mandates and incentives, and improve procedures for this alignment. Approves the Mini Bundle text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.

A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by aligning certain standards with the Denver Zoning Code as a result of state mandates and incentives. Approves the Mini Bundle Former Chapter 59 Bridge Amendment to the DRMC. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.

FOR 2-23-2026

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1675 East 35th Avenue, 3532 North Franklin Street, 3558 North Gilpin Street in Cole. Approves a map amendment to rezone property located at 1620, 1625, 1675 East 35th Avenue, 3532, 3580 North Franklin Street & 3558 North Gilpin Street from R-MU-20 with waivers and PUD 534 to PUD-G 38 in the Cole Neighborhood, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2001 South Acoma in Overland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-2.5 to C-RX-5, located at 2001 S Acoma Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-14-2026.

A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 12150 East Andrews Drive in Montbello. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-MU-3 to S-MX-3, located at 12150 E. Andrews Drive in the Montbello Neighborhood, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.

Block Vote

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

RESOLUTIONS

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