Budget and Policy Committee
TL;DR
The Budget and Policy Committee met to discuss a proposed public franchise agreement with Xcel Energy, which will be submitted to Denver voters for approval during the November 4, 2025 general election. The proposed ordinance would grant a franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado, allowing them to provide utility services within the city and county.
Key Decisions
- Xcel Energy Franchise Agreement Ballot Submission Approved for Ballot
Agenda
- Attendance
- Briefings
- 25-0922 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general election to be held on November 4, 2025 the question of the granting of a franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado, and approving a Franchise Agreement therefor. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 4, 2025, a proposed public franchise agreement with Xcel Energy. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-11-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025. This item was called out at the 7-21-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 7-28-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-4-2025 meeting until 8-11-2025.Bill