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Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

Wednesday, April 23, 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 approved two resolutions related to economic development and airport infrastructure. The first supports an inclusive business catalyst program using federal grant funds, while the second involves purchasing an electric vehicle paint truck for Denver International Airport.

Key Decisions

  • Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program Grant Agreement Approved
  • Electric Vehicle Paint Truck Purchase for Denver International Airport Approved
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Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 25-0542 A resolution approving an Agreement with BEN Colorado, Inc., to support Denver’s Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program (IIC), using U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build to Scale Grant Award funds and required matching funds, citywide. Approves a contract agreement with BEN Colorado Inc. for $1,119,465.00 and through 12-31-2026 using Economic Development Agency (EDA) Build to Scale Grant Award funds and required matching funds to support Denver’s Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program (IIC), citywide (OEDEV-202476469-00). 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 4-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0542 was approved by consent

  3. 25-0544 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc. concerning a one-time purchase of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Paint Truck at Denver International Airport. Approves a Purchase Order with M-B CO. for $1,271,803.09 for the one-time purchase of one Electric Vehicle (EV) Paint Truck for Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00164983). 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 4-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0544 was approved by consent