City Council

Summary

Approves a $768,906.00 contract with Colorado Affordable Legal Services (CALS) for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. This contract will provide free eviction legal services, including full and limited legal representation, to approximately 960 unduplicated households annually across Denver County. Services are for residents at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) facing imminent eviction and are funded by the General Fund.

Citizen Impact

Residents facing imminent eviction in Denver County who meet income requirements can receive free legal representation to help prevent homelessness.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves a $1,811,631.90 contract agreement with Bayaud Works LLC (Bayaud), effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, for programming and operations at the Stay Inn Micro-Community in Council District 8. Managed by the Department of Housing Stability (HOST), this contract provides comprehensive services including shelter intake, housing-focused case management, rapid resolution, mental/behavioral/medical support, workforce development, and full site operations such as maintenance, meals, and security. Payments are performance-based, tied to metrics like 90% occupancy and 90% engagement in rapid resolution at intake.

Citizen Impact

This contract funds critical services and operational support for individuals experiencing homelessness at the Stay Inn Micro-Community in Council District 8, utilizing general fund tax dollars to help residents achieve stable housing.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for the Rapid Rehousing Plus Care program. The contract is being increased by $1,102,542.00, bringing the new total to $3,637,542.00. The scope of work is updated to serve 82 households, an increase from the previous number, providing continued support through individualized case plans focused on housing navigation, benefit navigation, and rental assistance citywide. The contract duration is extended to December 31, 2027.

Citizen Impact

This contract amendment will increase support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, providing more resources for housing navigation and rental assistance.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with Urban Alchemy (UA) for $3,075,625.00, running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. UA, a nonprofit, will provide community ambassador services citywide. These services include outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness, public right-of-way cleaning, and hospitality/safety services. Ambassadors will interact with residents and visitors, support outreach efforts for unhoused individuals, and respond to requests for cleaning and graffiti removal.

Citizen Impact

Residents will see community ambassadors providing hospitality, safety, and cleaning services in public spaces, with a focus on assisting those experiencing homelessness.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Urban Alchemy for $30,421,129.90 to operate and provide programmatic services at the Non-Congregate Shelter - Aspen, located at 4040 Quebec St, Denver CO 80216. This contract, effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, will fund a 289-unit shelter utilizing a low-barrier, Housing First model. Services include case management, housing navigation, mental health support, benefits assistance, workforce development, and general shelter operations. The goal is to encourage shelter entry and maximize exits into permanent housing.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund shelter operations and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness, aiming to provide stable housing solutions.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is approving a Fifth Amendatory Agreement for a loan with Denver Dry Preservation, LLC concerning the affordable housing development at 1565 California Street. This amendment adjusts the loan's interest calculation from simple to annual compounding interest. The principal loan amount remains $3,237,815, and the term is unchanged. This change is necessary to comply with federal tax regulations for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and preserve approximately $760,808 in equity for the project.

Citizen Impact

This administrative change to an existing loan agreement for an affordable housing development does not directly impact residents' costs or services, but ensures the project can continue to receive necessary tax credits.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering approving a loan agreement for $750,000.00 with Cream & Sugar LLC, doing business as Sundae Artisan Ice Cream. This loan will utilize Downtown Denver Development Authority (DDDA) Tax Increment Financing and has an end date of November 30, 2035. The funds are intended to help Sundae Artisan Ice Cream establish their flagship store at 1600 Glenarm Place, Suite 120, in Council District 10. The DDDA Board approved this business attraction project on July 30, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This agreement will support the establishment of a new Sundae Artisan Ice Cream flagship store, potentially creating jobs and adding to the local business landscape in Council District 10.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering approving a grant and revenue share agreement with Jevon Taylor LLC DBA Green Spaces for $4,300,000.00. This agreement, which runs until December 31, 2030, will utilize Downtown Denver Development Authority Tax Increment Financing. The funds will support Green Spaces in activating 17,519 square feet of vacant ground-floor retail space and 3,000 square feet of lower-level space to provide affordable retail and business opportunities for local artists, non-profits, and small businesses. The project is located in Council District 10, specifically at 600 and 622 16th Street.

Citizen Impact

This agreement will provide affordable commercial spaces for local artists, non-profits, and small businesses in Council District 10, potentially fostering new local enterprises.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a loan agreement for $640,000.00 with Milk Tea People, Inc. This funding will utilize Downtown Denver Development Authority (DDDA) Tax Increment Financing and is designated for the company's expansion to a larger location at 1485 16th Street. The loan has an end date of November 30, 2035, and the project was approved by the DDDA Board on July 30, 2025. This initiative is part of the DDDA's broader development plan and falls within Council District 10.

Citizen Impact

This action will support a local business expansion, potentially creating jobs and enhancing the commercial offerings on 16th Street.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering an amendment to a contract with Gartner, Inc. to add $137,275.63, bringing the total contract value to $1,793,866.62. This amendment will fund membership to Gartner's Executive, IT Leadership Team Leader, and Technical Professional Programs through 2026. The contract term remains unchanged, and the services are citywide. Gartner provides research-based insights and advisory services to support technology and strategic decision-making for the Technology Services department.

Citizen Impact

This contract amendment will not directly impact residents as it funds technology advisory services for city departments.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to add $224,424.00, bringing the total grant amount to $605,484.30. The agreement's end date is extended by one year to December 31, 2026. This funding will continue to support the Denver Police Department's citywide initiative to reduce impaired driving through increased enforcement, including officer overtime for saturated patrols, and public education efforts in partnership with organizations like MADD.

Citizen Impact

Residents will benefit from increased impaired driving enforcement and education efforts by the Denver Police Department, potentially leading to safer roads.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,104,859.00 to fund the Co-Responder Program (part of the Crisis Intervention Unit - CIRU) through November 30, 2026. This program partners mental health clinicians with first responders to assist individuals with behavioral health issues who interact with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The goal is to improve outcomes, streamline services, and create system efficiencies citywide.

Citizen Impact

This grant will enhance services for residents experiencing behavioral health crises by providing specialized support through co-responder teams, aiming for better de-escalation and connection to community resources.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends an existing Landfill Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with WM Renewable Energy, LLC to add a 20-year revenue agreement. WMRE will design, build, finance, and operate a new renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS), located at 3500 South Gun Club Road, Aurora, CO 80018. The agreement features a tiered royalty model for the city, increasing from 10% to 22% over time. This project is expected to be a significant climate reduction measure by reducing methane and CO2 emissions from landfill gas flaring and offsetting diesel vehicle use with compressed natural gas.

Citizen Impact

This agreement will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions from landfill operations and promote the use of cleaner fuel for vehicles, contributing to environmental sustainability.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves a $8,000,000 contract with Live Nation Worldwide Inc. (THTRS-202578934) for promotion and booking services for live events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Coliseum, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex (Council Districts 9, 10, and Mountain Parks). This non-exclusive, commission-based agreement runs from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, and aims to incentivize concert promoters to use city venues, generating revenue for Denver Arts & Venues.

Citizen Impact

This contract will bring more concerts and live events to major city venues, providing diverse entertainment options for residents and generating revenue for the city through event bookings.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves a $25,000,000 contract with AEG Presents – Rocky Mountains LLC for commission payments to promote and book live events at Denver Arts & Venues locations, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Coliseum, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. This non-exclusive agreement, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, aims to incentivize event bookings, generating city revenue from rent, parking, concessions, and taxes.

Citizen Impact

This contract helps bring more live events and entertainment options to city venues, generating revenue for the city through event bookings.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City and County of Denver, through the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), is dedicating a City-owned parcel of land, approximately 0.056 acres, as Public Right-of-Way to be known as North Brighton Boulevard. This dedication is located at the intersection of North Brighton Boulevard and 36th Street in Council District 9. The land was previously conveyed to the City by special warranty deed on March 20, 2018, as part of the development project "Revolution 360".

Citizen Impact

This action formally establishes a portion of land as a public street, improving transportation infrastructure in the area of North Brighton Boulevard and 36th Street.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council will consider dedicating a City-owned parcel of land, approximately 600 square feet (0.014 acres), as a public alley. This parcel is located in Council District 9, bounded by 36th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, 38th Street, and Wynkoop Street. The land was previously conveyed to the City and County of Denver by special warranty deed on March 20, 2018, as part of the development project "Revolution 360". This action formally establishes the parcel as public right-of-way.

Citizen Impact

This action formally designates a small parcel of land as a public alley, which may affect future access or utility placement in the area bounded by 36th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, 38th Street, and Wynkoop Street.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is approving a three-year contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $50,000,000.00 to provide large civil construction services citywide. This contract is part of establishing a pool of qualified contractors to handle various infrastructure improvements within the City's Right-of-Way, as managed by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI). The services may include preconstruction, roadway improvements, bike lanes, sidewalks, traffic signals, and storm sewer construction.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs, sidewalk upgrades, and utility work over the next three years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City and County of Denver is approving a three-year contract with CONCRETE EXPRESS, INC. for up to $50,000,000.00 to provide large civil construction services citywide. This contract is part of an on-call program to establish a pool of qualified contractors for various infrastructure improvements, including roadway construction, bike lanes, sidewalks, and storm/sanitary sewer work. The selection process involved reviewing submittals from nineteen firms, with eight ultimately being chosen for these on-call contracts. Funding for specific projects will be authorized through individual work orders.

Citizen Impact

This contract will facilitate citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs, sidewalk upgrades, and utility work, managed through a pool of contractors on an as-needed basis.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is approving a three-year contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for $50,000,000.00 to provide large civil construction services citywide. This contract is part of an on-call program to establish a pool of qualified contractors for various infrastructure improvements, including road construction, sidewalk and bike lane enhancements, traffic signals, and storm/sanitary sewer work. Funding for specific projects will be authorized through individual work orders.

Citizen Impact

This contract will facilitate citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs, sidewalk upgrades, and utility work over the next three years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Graham Contracting Ltd. for $50,000,000.00 over a three-year term for the 2025 Large Civil Construction Services On-Call program. This contract is part of a larger initiative to establish a pool of qualified contractors for various infrastructure improvements citywide, including roadway construction, sidewalk repairs, and storm sewer work.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs and sidewalk upgrades, potentially leading to temporary construction impacts but ultimately improving public facilities.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City and County of Denver, through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), is approving a three-year contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $50,000,000.00. This contract is part of the 2025 Large Civil Construction Services On-Call program, which aims to establish a pool of qualified contractors for various citywide infrastructure improvements. These improvements may include roadway construction, sidewalk and bike lane enhancements, traffic signal work, and storm/sanitary sewer construction, all typically within the City's Right-of-Way.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs, sidewalk upgrades, and traffic signal work over the next three years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is approving a three-year contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for $50,000,000.00. This contract is part of the 2025 Large Civil Construction Services On-Call program, citywide. The purpose is to establish a pool of qualified contractors to bid on and execute various infrastructure improvement projects within the City's Right-of-Way, including roadway construction, bike lanes, sidewalks, traffic signals, and sewer work.

Citizen Impact

This contract will facilitate citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs, sidewalk upgrades, and utility work over the next three years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a three-year contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for $50,000,000.00 to provide large civil construction services citywide. This contract, identified by DOTI-202580922, will be used to fund a variety of infrastructure improvements within the City's Right-of-Way, as needed through work orders. The services may include roadway construction, bike lanes, sidewalks, traffic signals, and storm/sanitary sewer construction, with a 12% W/MBE goal.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide infrastructure improvements such as road repairs, sidewalks, and utility work over the next three years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a three-year contract with SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $50,000,000.00 to provide large civil construction services citywide. This contract, identified by DOTI-202580923, is part of an on-call program to establish a pool of qualified contractors for various infrastructure improvements within the City's Right-of-Way. These improvements can include roadway construction, bike lanes, sidewalks, traffic signals, and storm/sanitary sewer work. The selection process involved reviewing 17 submittals, from which eight firms were chosen for these on-call contracts.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund a variety of citywide infrastructure improvements, such as road repairs and sidewalk upgrades, managed through an on-call system.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a three-year contract with ZoZo Group LLC for $763,694.00. This contract aims to advance the City's Green Fleet Maintenance Strategy by providing Electric Vehicle (EV) training for City and County of Denver fleet maintenance technicians. The initiative includes assessing facility readiness for EV maintenance and developing a strategic upgrade implementation plan. Funding for this project will come from the Climate Protection Fund.

Citizen Impact

This contract will ensure city fleet maintenance technicians are trained to safely and efficiently service electric vehicles, potentially leading to more reliable city services and supporting the city's environmental goals.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Lamb-Star Engineering, LLC for $800,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for utility engineering across the city. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services are intended to support various capital projects managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and will adhere to a 18% M/WBE goal.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund utility engineering services for city infrastructure projects, potentially impacting future construction and maintenance schedules that affect residents.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with HNTB CORPORATION for $5,000,000.00 to provide on-call professional services across the city for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects and supplement city forces in design, planning, and construction engineering, utilizing 14 specific category-based scopes, with Category 13 Project/Program Management being applicable to this contract.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation and infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads, bridges, and other public works managed by DOTI.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Stream Design, LLC dba Stream Landscape Architecture and Planning for $1,200,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, for a potential total of 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically including Green Infrastructure/Landscape Architecture scopes, to support various capital projects citywide.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in green spaces and landscape architecture managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC for $5,000,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, including general civil/roadway design, and will utilize specific MWBE goals.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and public works managed by DOTI.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. for $7,750,000.00 to provide category on-call professional services citywide for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, specifically in General Civil/Roadway Design and Traffic Engineering, and will include MWBE goals.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads and traffic systems.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering approving a contract with Livable Cities Studio, Inc. for $1,200,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services provided will be on-call professional services for various capital projects within the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically including Category 10: Green Infrastructure/Landscape Architecture.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in green infrastructure and landscape architecture across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC for $9,700,000.00. This contract will be for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) across the Citywide area, supporting various capital projects and supplementing city design and engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and infrastructure across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC for $18,250,000.00 to provide on-call professional services citywide for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years with an option to extend to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, including general civil/roadway design, bridge design, transportation planning and design, data collection, and project/program management.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads, bridges, and transportation planning.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering approving a contract with HDR ENGINEERING, INC for $19,200,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for various capital projects managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) across the Citywide area. These services will support DOTI's Project Delivery Administration and supplement the City’s design, planning, and construction engineering forces as needed, covering categories such as General Civil/Roadway Design, Bridge Design, Multimodal Design, and Traffic Engineering.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads, bridges, and multimodal facilities.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with HARRIS KOCHER ENGINEERING GROUP, INC for $800,000.00. This contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services provided will be on-call professional engineering services across various categories, specifically including Utility Engineering (Category 9), to support the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure's (DOTI) capital projects citywide.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in utilities and transportation systems.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with GOODBEE & ASSOCIATES, INC for $800,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, bringing the potential total term to 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services across the Citywide area, specifically supporting the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) with utility engineering tasks for various capital projects.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in city utilities and transportation systems, though direct resident costs are not specified.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Hardesty & Hanover, LLC for $5,000,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, including bridge design, and will utilize specific category-based scopes with assigned MWBE goals.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads and bridges.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with Fuse Communication Limited dba OceanGirl Design for $800,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, for a potential total of 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services, specifically including Category 11 Public Engagement, to support various capital projects for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and supplement city forces as needed. The contract has a 95% M/WBE commitment for Category 11.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services, including public engagement, for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improved city services and public communication regarding these projects.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with GBSM, INC. for $800,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract has an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects and supplement DOTI's engineering forces, with a specific focus on Category 11 Public Engagement and a 25% M/WBE commitment.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and public works, though direct impacts on residents are not specified.

Confidence

high

Summary

The city council is set to approve a contract with WENK ASSOCIATES, INC for $1,200,000.00. This contract will be for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically related to Category 10: Green Infrastructure/Landscape Architecture. These services will support various DOTI capital projects and supplement city forces as needed.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in green infrastructure and landscape architecture across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering approving a contract with Ulteig Operations, LLC for $750,000.00. This contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years (totaling 5 years). The services provided will be on-call professional services across various capital projects for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically including Category 3 Bridge Inspection services.

Citizen Impact

This contract ensures ongoing professional services for city infrastructure projects, including bridge inspections, which can lead to improved safety and maintenance of public facilities.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Triunity, Inc. for $5,800,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, for a potential total of 5 years. These services will support various capital projects and supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces, specifically covering categories such as Utility Engineering and Project/Program Management.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and other city services, with no direct cost increase to residents.

Confidence

high

Summary

The city council is set to approve a contract with ORDONEZ AND VOGELSANG, LLC for $800,000.00. This contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years (totaling 5 years). The services provided will be on-call professional services across various capital projects managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically including Category 11 Public Engagement services.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improved city services and infrastructure over the next 3-5 years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC for $7,750,000.00 to provide on-call professional services citywide for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years with an option to extend to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects, including those related to traffic engineering, sanitary design, and stormwater management.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and utility systems.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with MERRICK & COMPANY for $5,000,000.00 to provide category on-call professional services citywide for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, including sanitary design and stormwater management, and will adhere to specific MWBE goals.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and utilities, though direct impacts on residents are administrative at this stage.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Toole Design Group, LLC for $4,700,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for multimodal design and transportation planning across the city. The contract term is 3 years with an option to extend to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and supplement the city's design and engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation projects, potentially leading to improvements in multimodal infrastructure and planning that affect daily commutes and travel.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with RESPEC Company, LLC for $2,500,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, including sanitary design, and will utilize category-based scopes with specific MWBE goals.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads and utilities.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with WILSON & COMPANY, INC., ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS for $7,500,000.00. This contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) across the Citywide area, supporting various capital projects.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and stormwater management across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc for $3,250,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, for a potential total of 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically related to Transportation Planning and Design and Data Collection across the city. These services will support various DOTI capital projects and supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation planning and data collection, potentially leading to improvements in infrastructure and services managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc for $11,450,000.00 to provide on-call professional services across various categories for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract has an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services will support capital projects, including bridge inspection, transportation planning and design, traffic engineering, green infrastructure, sanitary design, and stormwater management.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide infrastructure projects managed by DOTI, potentially leading to improvements in transportation, stormwater management, and other public works, though direct impacts will vary by project.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with T2 UES, Inc for $800,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, specifically falling under Category 9: Utility Engineering, and will adhere to assigned MWBE goals.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and utility services across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with WSP USA Inc. for $10,000,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, including bridge design and project/program management, and will supplement the city's existing engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and public works managed by DOTI.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $2,500,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects and supplement DOTI's existing forces, specifically including Category 14: Stormwater and Open Channel services. The contract has a 16% M/WBE goal.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide professional services to support infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and stormwater management.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Fox Tuttle Transportation Group, LLC for $3,000,000.00 to provide category on-call professional services citywide. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically in Category 4 Multimodal Design, and will supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces as needed. The contract includes a 25% M/WBE commitment.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide transportation projects, potentially leading to improvements in multimodal infrastructure and supporting the city's capital project delivery.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering approving a contract with FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG, INC. for $3,450,000.00. This contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) across the Citywide area. These services will support various capital projects and supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

Residents will benefit from improved city infrastructure and services as this contract funds professional services for transportation and infrastructure projects across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Fehr & Peers for $4,700,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects, specifically in Multimodal Design and Multimodal and Transportation Planning.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for transportation projects, potentially leading to improvements in citywide multimodal infrastructure and planning.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with Engineering Operations LLC for $750,000.00. This contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) across the Citywide area, specifically supporting capital projects and supplementing city engineering forces. The contract includes specific scopes, with Category 3 Bridge Inspection being applicable.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional engineering services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and infrastructure maintenance.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with DIG Studio, Inc for $1,200,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services will cover specific categories, including Category 10: Green Infrastructure/Landscape Architecture, and will support various capital projects citywide. DIG Studio, Inc has committed to a 30% M/WBE goal for Category 10 services.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in citywide transportation and green infrastructure, though direct resident costs are not specified.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC for $10,000,000.00 to provide category on-call professional services citywide. This contract has an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically in General Civil/Roadway Design and Bridge Design, and will supplement the city's design and engineering forces as needed.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads and bridges managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Dewberry Engineers Inc for $2,500,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects and supplement city design, planning, and construction engineering forces, specifically including Category 14: Stormwater and Open Channel services. The contract has a 16% M/WBE commitment.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and stormwater management across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Currie Consulting Group for $800,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years with an option to extend to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects and supplement DOTI's design, planning, and construction engineering forces. The contract includes a commitment to a 53% M/WBE goal for Category 11 Public Engagement services.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and public works, though direct resident costs are not specified.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with CONSOR North America, Inc. for $7,450,000.00. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, for a potential total of 5 years. The services provided will be category on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) across the Citywide area, specifically supporting capital projects in Multimodal Design, Multimodal and Transportation Planning, and Traffic Engineering.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for transportation projects, potentially leading to improvements in citywide multimodal design, transportation planning, and traffic engineering, though direct impacts on residents will depend on specific projects undertaken.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Cumming Management Group, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 to provide on-call professional services across the city for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects and supplement city design, planning, and construction engineering forces as needed, utilizing 14 specific category-based scopes, including Project/Program Management (Category 13).

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and other city facilities managed by DOTI.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is approving a contract with Communication Infrastructure Group LLC for $800,000.00. This contract will provide category on-call professional services citywide for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) for an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years (totaling 5 years). These services will support various capital projects and supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improved transportation and public works services over the next 3-5 years.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with ATKINSREALIS USA INC. for $5,000,000.00 to provide category on-call professional services across the city for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). The contract term is 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects and supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services to support citywide infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and public works.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for $3,000,000.00 to provide professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services will cover Category 4 Multimodal Design and will be utilized citywide to support various capital projects and supplement DOTI's design and planning forces.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for transportation projects across the city, potentially leading to improvements in multimodal design and infrastructure.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with ALL TRAFFIC DATA SERVICES, LLC for $1,500,000.00. This contract will provide on-call professional services for data collection across the city for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years (totaling 5 years). These services are intended to support various capital projects managed by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI).

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide traffic data collection, which may inform future transportation projects and improvements that could affect traffic flow and safety.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with Alfred Benesch & Company for $5,750,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. The services will cover categories such as General Civil/Roadway Design and Bridge Inspection across the Citywide area.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in roads and bridges, though direct impacts on residents are administrative at this stage.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with ACL, Inc. for $5,750,000.00 to provide on-call professional services for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). This contract has an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling 5 years. These services will support various DOTI capital projects and will cover categories such as Multimodal Design and Traffic Engineering. The contract aims to supplement the City's design, planning, and construction engineering forces as needed.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for city infrastructure projects, potentially leading to improvements in transportation and multimodal design across the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 to provide category on-call professional services citywide. This contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, totaling up to 5 years. These services will support various capital projects for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), specifically for Category 2 Bridge Design, and will supplement the City’s design, planning, and construction engineering forces as needed.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund professional services for citywide infrastructure projects, including bridge design, which may lead to improvements in transportation and public works.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering the dedication of two City-owned parcels of land to become public right-of-way. These parcels will be designated as West 16th Avenue at its intersection with North Zenobia Street, and North Zenobia Street at its intersection with West 16th Avenue. This dedication is part of the development project known as 'Zenobia Street Rowhomes,' which involves scraping an existing single-family residence to build a four-unit townhome structure. The land was previously deeded to the City and County of Denver for this specific purpose.

Citizen Impact

This action will formally establish new public street access at the intersection of West 16th Avenue and North Zenobia Street, supporting the new 'Zenobia Street Rowhomes' development.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to dedicate a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way for East 26th Avenue. This dedication is a requirement following the recording of Stapleton Filing No. 53 and is located at the intersection of East 26th Avenue and North Moline Street in Council District 8. The land was previously conveyed to the City and County of Denver by the Park Creek Metropolitan District on September 11, 2025, for this specific purpose.

Citizen Impact

This action will officially designate land as a public street, formalizing East 26th Avenue as part of the city's thoroughfare system in the Stapleton Filing No. 53 development area.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City and County of Denver, through the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), is dedicating a City-owned parcel of land, approximately 0.06 acres, as public right-of-way for East Hampden Avenue. This dedication is located at the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Yosemite Street in Council District 4. The land was previously conveyed to the City by The Bailey Company, LLLP, via a Special Warranty Deed recorded on October 30, 2025, for the purpose of supporting the development project known as “8850 E Hampden Ave.”

Citizen Impact

This action will officially designate land as public right-of-way, potentially impacting future traffic flow and access at the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Yosemite Street.

Confidence

high

Summary

This agenda item amends the contract with WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO, INC. for the disposal of municipal solid waste citywide. The contract is being increased by $7,000,000.00, bringing the total contract value to $53,000,000.00. Additionally, the contract duration is extended by one year, with a new end date of December 31, 2026. This amendment ensures continued services for waste disposal as per City Executive Order 115 and the Landfill Agreement.

Citizen Impact

Residents will continue to receive citywide municipal solid waste disposal services under an extended contract, with no immediate direct cost increase to citizens.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to dedicate a City-owned parcel of land as public right-of-way for North Tennyson Street. This dedication is part of the "Tennyson Street Townhomes" development project, which involved demolishing existing residences and constructing two five-unit townhomes. The parcel to be dedicated is approximately 300 square feet and is located near the intersection of North Tennyson Street and West 13th Avenue in Council District 3. The land was previously conveyed to the City and County of Denver for this specific purpose.

Citizen Impact

This action will officially designate a small parcel of land as a public street, formalizing access and infrastructure related to the new "Tennyson Street Townhomes" development.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a purchase order with Dawson Infrastructure Solutions LLC for $996,390.36 to acquire four new sewer trucks. These trucks are intended for the Wastewater Management Division and will be used citywide. This purchase is part of the 2025 fleet replacement plan, approved by City Council during the Long Bill budget process, to replace aging vehicles with high mileage.

Citizen Impact

This purchase will ensure the continued operation and maintenance of essential wastewater services by replacing aging city vehicles.

Confidence

high

Summary

The city council is set to approve a purchase order with Dawson Infrastructure Solutions LLC for $549,983.18 to acquire one RamVac HX-12 Sewer Truck for the Wastewater Management Division. This purchase is part of the 2025 fleet replacement initiative, identified during the budget process to replace aging vehicles.

Citizen Impact

This purchase will enhance the city's wastewater management capabilities by replacing an older vehicle with a new sewer truck, ensuring continued service delivery.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City Council is set to approve a contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $3,250,000.00 to support Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Projects and/or Programs citywide. The contract term is 1,095 days (3 years) and will be used on an as-needed basis for various tasks including sewer infrastructure replacement, lining, and general improvements. This is one of two awarded contracts for these services.

Citizen Impact

This contract will fund citywide wastewater infrastructure improvements, potentially leading to more reliable utility services for residents.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a concession agreement with Mission Yogurt, Inc. d/b/a Caribou Coffee at Denver International Airport. The amendment extends the contract by five years, setting a new end date of December 10, 2033. This extension is to account for increased costs in designing and building the concession space. The Department of Aviation is not providing additional funding, and the concessionaire will amortize their investment over the extended term. The agreement will also be restated to align with current concession contract standards.

Citizen Impact

This amendment extends the operating period for the Caribou Coffee concession at Denver International Airport, ensuring continued service for travelers.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a concession agreement with Mission Yogurt, LLC (operating as Cholon, Marczyk Fine Foods, and Teatulia Tea & Coffee Bar) at Denver International Airport. The amendment extends the contract term by two years, setting a new end date of May 18, 2036. This extension is to account for increased costs incurred by the concessionaire in designing and building their space. The agreement is located in Council District 11. Denver International Airport is not providing additional funding, as the space was turned over as-is. The contract's Minimal Annual Guarantee remains $1,243,125 or 15% of gross revenue.

Citizen Impact

This amendment extends the operating period for Cholon, Marczyk Fine Foods, and Teatulia Tea & Coffee Bar at Denver International Airport, potentially impacting passenger services and revenue generation at the airport.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a concession agreement with Mission Yogurt, LLC d/b/a Einstein Bros. Bagels at Denver International Airport (DIA). The amendment extends the contract term by five years, setting a new end date of October 14, 2034. This extension is to allow the concessionaire to amortize increased costs associated with designing and building the concession space. No additional funding is provided by DEN; the concessionaire will cover all capital costs. The amendment also updates several other contract provisions to align with current standards.

Citizen Impact

This amendment extends the operating period for an Einstein Bros. Bagels concession at Denver International Airport, potentially impacting passenger services and revenue generation at the airport.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a concession agreement between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Mission Yogurt, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell Cantina. The amendment extends the contract term by five years, setting a new end date of February 3, 2037. This extension is to allow the concessionaire to amortize increased costs incurred in designing and building their concession space at DEN. DEN is not providing additional funding, as the space was turned over as-is. The amendment also updates several other contract provisions to align with current standards and ensure regulatory compliance. This action supports DEN's Vision 100 goal of "Growing Our Infrastructure" by enhancing customer experience and increasing non-aeronautical revenue.

Citizen Impact

This agreement extension at Denver International Airport will allow for continued concession services, potentially impacting traveler experience and airport revenue, but does not directly affect residents' taxes or fees.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a concession agreement with Mission Yogurt, LLC (d/b/a The Bindery, Uncle, and Maria Empanada) at Denver International Airport. The amendment adds two years to the contract, extending the end date to May 9, 2037. This extension is to account for increased costs in designing and building the concession space. The contract term is extended from 10 years to 12 years. Several other provisions within the contract are also being updated to align with current standards and ensure regulatory compliance.

Citizen Impact

This amendment extends the operating period for The Bindery, Uncle, and Maria Empanada concessions at Denver International Airport, ensuring continued service for travelers.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends a concession agreement between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Mission Yogurt, LLC (d/b/a Williams & Graham, Tocabe, The Bagel Deli, and DBar) to extend the contract term by two years, setting a new end date of June 25, 2036. This extension is necessary to allow the concessionaire to amortize increased costs associated with designing and building their concession space at DEN. The contract value remains $1,402,500 (Minimal Annual Guarantee or 15% of Gross Revenue). The amendment also updates several contract provisions to align with current DEN standards. This project supports DEN's Vision 100 goal of growing infrastructure and enhancing customer experience.

Citizen Impact

Residents may see new or improved food and beverage options at Denver International Airport due to this contract extension, which helps concessionaires recoup increased building costs.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends the existing Use and Lease Agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. at Denver International Airport (DEN). The amendment will update the lease space to include areas for the C concourse expansion, operational support, winter maintenance trailers, and the future Baggage Handling System. The agreement duration remains unchanged, extending from 03/20/2020 to 02/28/2035. This aligns with the Vision 100 goals to support airline growth and infrastructure expansion.

Citizen Impact

This amendment to an existing airport lease agreement will facilitate Southwest Airlines' expansion at DEN, potentially impacting future flight availability and airport services for travelers.

Confidence

high

Summary

The Denver City Council is set to approve a Use and Cargo Facilities Lease Agreement with Sun Country Inc., dba Sun Country Airlines. This agreement, effective from November 7, 2025, through October 31, 2028, allows Sun Country Airlines to provide flight services as an affiliate of Amazon at Denver International Airport (DEN). The agreement is for rates and charges, and no physical space will be leased. This initiative supports the Vision 100 goals by expanding cargo services and increasing revenue opportunities.

Citizen Impact

This agreement will expand cargo operations at DEN through an affiliate of Amazon, potentially leading to increased economic activity and revenue for the city.

Confidence

high

Summary

This agenda item proposes to amend a master purchase order (MPO) with Integrated Services 3R LLC, increasing the total amount by $2,295,590.00 to a new total of $2,695,590.00. This funding is for ABB Brand HVAC Drives and Accessories for Denver International Airport (DEN). The MPO duration remains unchanged, and the purchase is in Council District 11. The drives are critical for controlling HVAC performance, improving energy efficiency, extending equipment life, and enhancing system reliability across DEN's 18-million-square-foot facility, supporting the airport's infrastructure maintenance and growth goals.

Citizen Impact

This amendment will ensure the continued operation and efficiency of HVAC systems at Denver International Airport, indirectly impacting traveler comfort and operational reliability.

Confidence

high

Summary

The City and County of Denver is adopting the Far Southwest Area Plan, a comprehensive guide for orderly growth and harmonious development in Council District 2, covering six neighborhoods: College View-South Platte, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South, Bear Valley, Fort Logan, and Marston. This plan, which will become a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040, replaces and supersedes the existing Loretto Heights Small Area Plan.

Developed over a 19-month inclusive community process starting March 2024, the plan establishes a vision for 2045 focusing on six community priorities: Complete Community Centers, Quiet Suburban Neighborhoods, Local Businesses, Safer Streets, Transportation Options, and Social Community Spaces. Key recommendations include directing most residential and employment growth to major corridors like Federal, Evans, Sheridan, and Wadsworth, while preserving the character of suburban neighborhoods. It emphasizes expanding diverse and affordable housing options, supporting local businesses through incubators and associations, and improving multimodal transportation networks (e.g., Federal Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) launching 2030).

The plan also prioritizes enhancing quality of life through accessible parks and recreation centers, expanding green infrastructure, improving stormwater management, increasing tree canopy, and mitigating noise pollution. It addresses equity by increasing access to opportunities, protecting against involuntary displacement, and promoting diverse housing and job options. The Denver Planning Board unanimously approved the plan 10-0 on November 5, 2025, and the Community Planning and Housing Committee approved its filing on November 18, 2025. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This plan will guide future development, land use, and transportation investments in Far Southwest Denver for the next 20 years. Residents can expect more diverse and affordable housing options, enhanced public spaces, safer streets with improved walking, biking, and transit choices (including Federal Boulevard BRT), and support for local businesses. It aims to create a more equitable, sustainable, and connected community.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves a Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools (DPS), including its affiliate Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC). The amendment extends the existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and increases its financial scope.

Key Details:

• Duration: The agreement is extended by three years, with a new end date of December 31, 2028, aligning with the current Cable Franchise Agreement.
• Funding: An additional $354,000.00 is added to the contract, bringing the new total maximum payment obligation from DPS to the City to $841,503.00. This represents revenue for the City.
• Services: DPS/EGTC will continue to serve as the City's contracted Educational Access television provider (DPStv on Comcast Channel 22), fund 50% of the Community Media Center's (CMC) common area maintenance costs (up to $15,000 annually), and fund one full-time Multi-Media Technician position at the CMC. The City provides space, equipment, maintenance, and technical support for EGTC's Multi-Media and Video Production (MVP) course at the CMC, located at 2101 Arapahoe Street, Unit 1, Denver, CO 80205.
• Program Support: The agreement facilitates EGTC's 11-month MVP program, offering students classroom and studio space, work-based learning opportunities, and complimentary Denver Community Media memberships.

Citizen Impact

This agreement ensures the continued operation of educational television programming (DPStv) for residents and supports workforce development through Emily Griffith Technical College's multi-media production courses, utilizing the Community Media Center.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance, CB25-1891, rescinds $13,935,000 from the General Fund Contingency and reappropriates these funds to various city agencies and special revenue funds to cover unbudgeted expenses for 2025. This action is part of the city's broader $35 million savings plan to address revenue underperformance.

Key General Fund appropriations include:

• $11,000,000 for the Denver Police Department to cover overtime costs (due to protests, large events, and downtown deployments) and separation payouts.
• $1,200,000 transferred to the Liability and Claims Special Revenue Fund for legal settlements and claims.
• $1,000,000 for the Department of Finance to cover unemployment insurance claims.
• Smaller amounts for the District Attorney ($550,000), Office of Municipal Public Defender ($150,000), and City Council ($35,000) for personnel and separation payouts.

Additionally, $3,700,000 is appropriated to General Government Special Revenue Funds, including $1,500,000 for Police Internal Billings and $1,000,000 for Fire Internal Billings, primarily for airport services, which will be reimbursed by Denver International Airport (DEN). After this rescission, the General Fund Contingency will have a remaining balance of $20,616,000. The bill is scheduled for a First Reading on December 1, 2025, and Second Reading on December 8, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This bill ensures essential city services, particularly public safety (police overtime for events and downtown presence) and legal defense, remain adequately funded through the end of 2025 without requiring new taxes. It reallocates existing funds to cover unexpected costs like legal settlements and unemployment claims, maintaining the city's financial stability.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves a supplemental appropriation of $4,970,000 for the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund (15815). This funding is necessary to cover increased operational expenditures, including higher minimum wage rates, cleaning and janitorial services, theater production support, and public safety and security services. These increased costs are a direct result of strong event activity at Denver Arts and Venues facilities. The appropriation is fully offset by higher revenues generated from this increased event activity, ensuring no impact on the City's General Fund budget. The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved this item on November 18, 2025, and it is scheduled for Mayor-Council on November 25, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This ensures that Denver's arts and cultural venues can continue to operate effectively and host events, supporting the local economy and cultural life without requiring additional general taxpayer funds.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves a $574,179.52 grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools (DPS). The grant, funded by the voter-approved Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids (HFDK) Initiative, aims to provide reliable healthy food access for Denver’s children, particularly low-income and at-risk youth. The funds will support The Village at CLA within DPS, a student-facing community center serving students and families from seven DPS schools. The Village Market, a key resource within The Village at CLA, will offer year-round food access, including bi-weekly fresh produce, monthly dairy, and weekly non-perishables. This agreement is effective from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2028, and serves City Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, and 10. The grant was awarded through a competitive selection process.

Citizen Impact

This grant directly benefits children and families in Districts 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, and 10 by providing consistent access to healthy, nutritious food through The Village Market, helping to combat food insecurity and support student well-being.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves an amendatory Intergovernmental Revenue Agreement between the City and County of Denver (Denver Sheriff Department) and the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). The amendment extends the agreement by one year, setting a new end date of September 30, 2026. Under this agreement, the Denver Sheriff Department will continue to provide 18 dedicated beds for court-ordered individuals needing competency evaluations or restoration services while in custody at the Denver City Jail and Denver County Jail, citywide. The total contract amount for these services is $2,501,180.12, paid by CDHS to the City. The program, known as the Denver Restoration and Transition Unit (DRTU), aims to reduce lengthy wait times for hospital beds for individuals found incompetent to proceed, offering comprehensive mental health treatment and wraparound services within a therapeutic jail environment.

Citizen Impact

This agreement ensures that court-ordered individuals with mental health needs in Denver's jails receive critical competency evaluation and restoration services, which can help them navigate the legal system and potentially reduce their time awaiting treatment. It supports public safety by providing structured care and mental health support for a vulnerable population within the correctional system.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves a Development Project Funding Agreement (FINAN-202581753) between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA). It authorizes the City to advance up to $23,000,000 from DDDA loan proceeds to the DDDA for the acquisition of the Brookfield Surface Parking Lots located at 1505 Glenarm Place and 1518 Glenarm Place in Council District 10. This funding is part of a larger $160,000,000 fixed-rate loan and $50,000,000 revolving line of credit from PNC Bank, repayable solely from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) generated within DDDA boundaries. The agreement is contingent on the loan closing by December 19, 2025, and will facilitate future development in the downtown area.

Citizen Impact

This agreement uses Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to fund the acquisition of downtown parking lots, potentially leading to new development projects in the future but diverting future property tax revenue increases from other public services.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves a Development Project Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA), providing up to $45,000,000 for the DDDA's acquisition of the Denver Pavilions located at 500 16th Street, Denver, Colorado. This funding comes from DDDA Loans (a $160,000,000 fixed-rate loan and a $50,000,000 revolving line of credit) which are repaid solely by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue. The agreement is contingent upon City Council's approval of Ordinance No. 1606 (inclusion of Pavilions into DDDA boundaries) and Ordinance No. 914, Series of 2025 (Loan Ordinance), with a deadline of December 19, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Public funds, backed by future Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue, will be used to acquire and potentially redevelop the Denver Pavilions at 500 16th Street, influencing downtown economic activity and future property use.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves a Land Acquisition Ordinance to acquire 664 square feet of residential property for The Florida Avenue and Quebec Way Mini Roundabout Project in Council District 6. This includes 147 square feet at 1475 South Quebec Way and 517 square feet at 1548 South Trenton Court Rear. The RISE Bond-funded project at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Quebec Way aims to optimize mobility for all transportation modes and improve cyclist safety. The ordinance grants authority to acquire necessary property interests through negotiated purchase or condemnation.

Citizen Impact

Residents near Florida Avenue and Quebec Way will experience improved traffic flow and enhanced safety for cyclists due to the new mini-roundabout, but two residential properties will have portions of their land acquired for the project.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves a $4,000,000 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Denver (through Denver Arts & Venues) and the Town of Morrison from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2031. This IGA allows the City of Denver to manage event-related traffic through Morrison for Red Rocks Amphitheatre events by paying a license fee to the Town of Morrison, with funds sourced from booking agreements with promoters. This agreement replaces an existing one that began in 2007.

Citizen Impact

This agreement ensures continued traffic management for Red Rocks events, potentially improving flow for residents and visitors traveling through Morrison, with no direct cost to taxpayers as promoter fees cover the expense.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item approves the assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The approved budget for 2026 is $111,459, representing a 1% increase from 2025, and will fund the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the mall. The district is located along South Broadway between Center Avenue and Ohio Avenue. The Board of Equalization is scheduled for November 17, 2025, with Mayor-Council consideration on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District will see a 1% increase in their special assessments for 2026 to fund the ongoing maintenance and operation of the pedestrian mall.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves the assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 7. The total budget for 2026 is $393,658, representing a 1% increase from 2025, and funds the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the mall. The district is generally located along both sides of North and South Broadway between 2nd Avenue and Bayaud Avenue; along both sides of South Broadway between Alameda Avenue to Center Avenue; and, along both sides of Alameda from Broadway to Cherokee Street.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District will see a 1% increase in their annual assessment for the maintenance of the pedestrian mall.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves the $115,729.47 annual costs for 2026 for the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape Local Maintenance District (Arizona Avenue to Iowa Avenue) in Council District 7. This represents a 1.3% increase from the 2025 budget. The Board of Equalization is scheduled for November 17, 2025, with Mayor-Council consideration on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the South Broadway Streetscape Local Maintenance District (Arizona Avenue to Iowa Avenue) will see an increase in their assessments to fund streetscape maintenance and improvements.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves the $151,000 annual costs for 2026 for the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape Local Maintenance District. This district covers both sides of South Broadway from Iowa Avenue to Wesley Avenue in Council District 7. The budget for 2026 shows no change from 2025, and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is the requesting agency. This item is scheduled for the Board of Equalization on November 17, 2025, and Mayor-Council on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Residents and property owners within the South Broadway Streetscape Local Maintenance District (Iowa Avenue to Wesley Avenue) will continue to be assessed fees to fund the ongoing maintenance and repair of the streetscape, ensuring its upkeep.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves the 2026 annual costs for the St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, totaling $293,689.48. These funds are designated for the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the pedestrian mall. The district, located in Council Districts 9 and 10, is generally bounded by Court Place, Park Avenue West, Clarkson Street, 18th Avenue, and Logan Street. The 2026 budget represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year, with Mayor-Council consideration scheduled for November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Residents within the St. Luke's Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District will be assessed for these annual costs, ensuring the upkeep and functionality of the pedestrian mall in their neighborhood.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of $25,000 for the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. This district is located along South Downing Street between East Harvard Avenue and approximately 200 feet north of the East Wesley Avenue intersection, spanning Council Districts 6 & 7. The $25,000 budget for 2026 represents no change from the 2025 budget. This ordinance is scheduled for the Board of Equalization on November 17, 2025, and Mayor-Council on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District will continue to pay assessments to fund the ongoing maintenance and operation of the pedestrian mall, with no change in the annual budget from 2025 to 2026.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of $72,767.48 for the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located along the north side of East Colfax Ave. from Detroit Street to Saint Paul Street and the south side from Columbine Street to Saint Paul Street in Council District 10. This budget represents a 22.5% decrease from the 2025 costs and funds the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the mall.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District will likely see a 22.5% decrease in their 2026 annual assessment, ensuring continued maintenance and operation of the pedestrian mall.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves the $14,300 assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of the West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. These funds cover the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the pedestrian mall located along West 32nd Avenue between Newton Street and Perry Street. The 2026 budget is unchanged from 2025.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District will be assessed for the $14,300 annual cost to maintain the pedestrian mall, ensuring its upkeep and functionality.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of $65,700 for the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall A Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. This district is located generally along both sides of South Broadway between Bayaud Avenue and Alameda Avenue in Council District 7, and the budget is unchanged from 2025. This item is scheduled for the Board of Equalization on November 17, 2025, and Mayor-Council consideration on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the Broadway Pedestrian Mall A Local Maintenance District will be assessed for these annual costs to fund the upkeep of the pedestrian mall.

Confidence

high

Summary

Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2026 annual costs of $73,700 for the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. This budget, which is unchanged from 2025, funds the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the pedestrian mall located along Morrison Road between South Sheridan Boulevard to West Alameda Avenue in Council District 3.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District will continue to pay special assessments to fund the $73,700 annual maintenance of the pedestrian mall.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves the $101,000 annual costs for 2026 for the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape Local Maintenance District. Located along both sides of South Broadway from Wesley Avenue to Yale Avenue in Council District 7, this budget represents no change from the 2025 costs. The Board of Equalization is scheduled for November 17, 2025, with Mayor-Council consideration on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

Property owners within the South Broadway Streetscape Local Maintenance District (Wesley Avenue to Yale Avenue) will continue to pay an assessment for streetscape maintenance, with no change in the overall district budget for 2026.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves the relinquishment of an obsolete Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement (PNEE) at 2100 South Josephine Street, Reception No. 2017140937, in Council District 6. This easement, established in 2017 for a stormwater vault in a never-constructed development plan, is no longer needed as a new PNEE (2020195636) was created in 2020 for the current MorningStar Observatory Park development by owner CD-MS (Observatory Park) LLC. This action removes an unnecessary legal encumbrance from the property records.

Citizen Impact

This administrative action clarifies property records for a private development, with no direct impact on public services, costs, or neighborhood changes for residents.

Confidence

high

Summary

This item amends an existing land exchange contract (CB24-1441, PLANE-202475538) between Allied Waste Systems of Colorado LLC and Denver International Airport (DEN), extending the closing date to December 31, 2025. The exchange involves an 18-acre parcel owned by Allied fronting Tower Road in Commerce City and a 25.33-acre parcel in Adams County west of E470 owned by DEN. This no-money-exchanged deal, occurring in Council District 11, aims to optimize land use for both parties, providing DEN with a more developable parcel and potentially generating future revenue and tax income.

Citizen Impact

This administrative amendment to a land exchange agreement between the airport and a private company has no direct impact on residents' daily services or costs, but it facilitates future land development and potential tax revenue in Council District 11.

Confidence

high

Summary

City Council is set to approve the park building plan for three new structures in City of Cuernavaca Park: a maintenance and operations facility (11,000 SF), an equipment building (3,000 SF), and a storage building (3,000 SF). These buildings will serve Denver Parks and Recreation staff, including Park Rangers and maintenance crews, supporting operations in the Northwest, Downtown, and surrounding districts. The plan was approved by the Parks, Arts & Culture Committee on November 12, 2025, and is scheduled for Mayor-Council review on November 18, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This ordinance approves the construction of new facilities within City of Cuernavaca Park to support park maintenance and operations staff.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance approves a map amendment to rezone a 23.550-acre portion of the Regis University campus at 3333 West Regis Boulevard and 5051-5115 North Federal Boulevard in Council District 1. The property is currently zoned R-5 with conditions, B-3, and E-CC-3x, and will be rezoned to PUD-G 37.

Key Provisions of PUD-G 37:

• Customized Zoning: Based on the Urban – Mixed-Use – 3 stories (U-MX-3) zone district, it allows for flexible campus growth while integrating mixed-use development along Federal Boulevard.
• Building Heights: Permits maximum heights of 5 stories (70 feet), with potential for 7 stories (95 feet) with incentives. Heights are limited to 45 feet within 175 feet of a protected district (excluding areas near Federal Boulevard).
• Federal Boulevard Standards: Reestablishes a 20-foot minimum setback along Federal Boulevard (a designated parkway), prohibits surface parking within the build-to range, and requires ground-floor active uses with a minimum 14-foot street-level height.
• Prohibited Uses: Drive-thru services and drive-thru restaurants are prohibited, and townhouses are prohibited within 150 feet of Federal Boulevard.
• New Permitted Uses: Allows for a hospital as a primary use and an emergency vehicle access point as an accessory use.
• Flexibility: Permits multiple primary uses and structures per zone lot, and allows two or more zone lots to be designated as a single zone lot, even if divided by private streets.

This rezoning is consistent with the Denver Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver, aiming to foster mixed-use, transit-oriented development and address housing diversity. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval, and the City Council's Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved filing the item on November 4, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This rezoning will transform a large portion of the Regis University campus along Federal Boulevard, potentially bringing new housing (including affordable units), retail, and job opportunities to the Regis neighborhood. It emphasizes pedestrian-friendly design and reestablishes parkway standards, but future development details will be determined through a High-Impact Development Compliance Plan.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance proposes to rezone the 61.774-acre Regis University campus at 3333 Regis Boulevard in Council District 1 from its current R-5 (Former Chapter 59 Institutional District) to CMP-EI2 (Campus-Education/Institution District). The primary goal is to update the campus's zoning to the modern Denver Zoning Code (DZC), aligning it with the city's Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver, and supporting the continued operation and potential future growth of Regis University as a neighborhood anchor.

CMP-EI2 District: This new zoning is specifically designed for smaller- to medium-scale campus sites adjacent to low-scale residential areas. It requires more open space and limits building height to ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. Maximum height is 150 feet, but restricted to 75 feet within 175 feet of protected low-scale residential districts. It allows for a mix of residential, civic, public, institutional, and limited commercial/industrial uses.

Process & Outreach: The rezoning application has undergone extensive community outreach since May 2022, including meetings with Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs). No letters of opposition were received from RNOs or the general public. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval on October 15, 2025, and the item was approved for filing by the Committee on November 4, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This rezoning ensures Regis University, a significant neighborhood institution, can continue to operate and potentially grow under modern zoning rules. Residents will benefit from continued access to educational opportunities, and the new zoning aims to ensure future campus development is compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods through height limits and open space requirements.

Confidence

high

Summary

This ordinance rezones approximately 5.98 acres (260,387 square feet) at 709 South Delaware Street in the Baker neighborhood from C-MX-16 (Urban Center – Mixed Use – 16 Stories) to PUD-G 39 (Planned Unit Development – General 39). The primary purpose is to facilitate the construction of a new soccer stadium for the Denver Summit FC, an expansion team of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), along with supporting commercial uses.

Key PUD-G 39 Provisions for Stadium Development:

• Maximum building height: 150 feet, aligning with the Washington Park View Plane.
• Setbacks: 0 feet on all sides (Primary Street, Side Street, Side Interior, Rear) to accommodate the stadium's design on the tight site.
• Parking: No required parking due to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) designation, encouraging multimodal transportation. Surface parking is not a primary permitted use.
• Fencing: Maximum 12 feet high with up to 60% opacity on eastern and southern frontages, balancing security with visual permeability.
• Signage: Customized allowances for larger, electronic, multi-media displays, animation, flashing, and off-site advertising on the eastern and southern frontages, subject to an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) to mitigate adverse impacts.

The rezoning is consistent with the Denver Comprehensive Plan 2040, Blueprint Denver (identifying the area as a Regional Center for growth), and the I-25 and Broadway Station Area Plan. The broader project is supported by a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) projected to deliver over $7 million in community benefits over 10 years, and includes a city capital investment of $50 million for land acquisition and public infrastructure, with potential for an additional $20 million for off-site improvements. The project is anticipated to generate $82 million annually in economic activity and create approximately 1,100 jobs.

Citizen Impact

This rezoning enables the construction of a new NWSL soccer stadium, bringing a major sports and entertainment venue to the city. Residents will benefit from new job opportunities, increased economic activity, and improved public access to a previously vacant industrial site through enhanced pedestrian and bike connections. The project also includes a Community Benefits Agreement addressing local priorities like sustainability and transportation.

Confidence

high