Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391 1437 Bannock Street

TL;DR

The Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee met to approve several contracts and amendments primarily focused on Denver International Airport operations and infrastructure. The meeting included updates to marijuana business regulations and a renewable energy initiative, with multiple consent items related to airport maintenance and insurance programs.

Key Decisions

  • Marijuana Business Regulation Updates Passed
  • Renewable Denver Community Solar Agreement Passed
  • CDOT Guardrail Upgrade Grant for Peña Boulevard Passed
  • Airport Central Utility Plant Maintenance Contracts Passed
  • Airport Insurance Program Funding Increase Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 25-0500 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 6 and 32 of the Code to change the way businesses are regulated within the City to align with state law, and in connection therewith, update regulatory provisions for marijuana licenses and clarify requirements for court-appointed receivers managing licensed businesses. For an ordinance amending Chapters 6 and 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to modernize regulatory provisions for marijuana licenses, align marijuana licensing requirements with state law, and clarify requirements for court-appointed receivers managing licensed businesses, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Bill 25-0500 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:

  4. Briefings
  5. 25-0510 Update on Energize Denver
    Presentation
  6. Consent Items
  7. 25-0493 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for the design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of community solar photovoltaic generating facilities and electric vehicle chargers owned by the City as part of the Renewable Denver Community Solar initiative. Amends the Master Operator Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC, to add $2,460,000.00 for a new total of $46,760,000.00 for the design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of community solar photovoltaic generating facilities and electric vehicle chargers owned by the City as part of the Renewable Denver Community Solar initiative. No change to agreement length, citywide (202160096-04/202477457-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0493 was approved by consent

  8. 25-0495 A resolution approving a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) concerning upgrades to the guardrails on Peña Boulevard from I-70 to Jackson Gap Street at Denver International Airport. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $890,487.00 through 01-13-2035 to upgrade the guardrails on Peña Boulevard from I-70 to Jackson Gap Street at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202578993). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0495 was approved by consent

  9. 25-0496 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. concerning on-call maintenance, repairs, and emergency services for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Mechanical chillers, boilers and associated equipment at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for $7,000,000.00 and for five years for maintenance, repairs, and emergency services for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Mechanical chillers, boilers and associated equipment at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202474121). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0496 was approved by consent

  10. 25-0497 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and UPM Mechanical, LLC concerning on-call maintenance, repairs, and emergency services for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Mechanical chillers, boilers and associated equipment at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with UPM Mechanical, LLC, for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for maintenance, repairs, and emergency services for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Mechanical for the chillers, boilers and associated equipment at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202477598). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0497 was approved by consent

  11. 25-0498 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Diversified Body Acquisition LLC concerning auto body repair and painting services for the City’s vehicles and equipment at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Diversified Body Acquisition LLC. for $2,500,000.00 and for five years to provide auto body repair and painting services for the City’s vehicles and equipment at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202477108). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0498 was approved by consent

  12. 25-0499 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Marsh USA LLC concerning an increase in funding to support growth of construction projects covered by the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP4) at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Marsh USA LLC to add $16,300,000.00 for a new total of $52,809,586.00 for the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP4) to increase funding to support growth of construction projects covered by the program at Denver International Airport. No change to duration, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202054510/PLANE-202577702). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0499 was approved by consent