Committee advances energy and budget items
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The committee approved several items for filing, including proposals related to energy agreements with Xcel Energy, changes to the budget process, board appointments, and a contract extension for debt collection legal services.
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The committee moved forward several Denver measures that would go to voters or continue through the council process. These included proposals tied to energy service and airport utility services, as well as changes to how Denver handles budget planning. The committee also approved appointments to city boards and a contract extension for legal work on collecting certain debts.
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- Approved for filing in a block: 26-0970, 26-0973, and 26-0974.
- Approved for filing in a block: 26-0864 and 26-0867.
- Approved consent items 26-0935 through 26-0941, including board appointments and a contract amendment.
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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
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- Attendance
- Action Items
- For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be conducted at the same time and in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to adjust the City and County’s budget and appropriation process.
- For an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding procedures for the Mayor and City Council to consider and address changes in the City’s budget and requiring a community engagement process for budget planning in a two-year budget term.
- A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 3, 2026, a proposed public franchise agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado, DBA Xcel Energy, for a term through December 31, 2046.
- A bill for an ordinance approving the Denver Energy Partnership Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado, DBA Xcel Energy, for a term through December 31, 2046, to progress commitments to sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy and joint energy leadership in Denver.
- A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company (Xcel Energy) for utility services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11.
- Consent Items
- Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Blake Renner to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Lobato to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Monique Hudley-Taylor to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Nicole Monroe to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Scott Mangino to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Starlene Naranjo to the Denver American Indian Commission for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
- Amends a contract with LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP to twelve months for a new end date of 8-31-2027 to provide professional legal services and to serve as legal counsel to the City for collecting debts owed associated with parking and photo citation enforcement and litigation. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202160108/ATTNY-202684405-03).
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