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City Council

Monday, July 28, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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  1. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:55 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 25-1053, 25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056, 25-1057, and 25-1060. Elleni Sclarenitis, George Lim, Dustin Baird, Porter Sturno, Ryder Perry, Carlos Herrera, Glenda Munoz, Christiano Sosa, and Kurt Weaver spoke in favor of the bills. Jeff Helgerson, Peter Piccolo, Stevenson Farnsworth, Jesse Parris, Alex Yukhananov, Rebeca Perez, Christina Carlson, Kevin Doyle, Rachel Brennan, and Samuel Schooler spoke in opposition of the bills. Katherine Jenkins, Jessica Cordell, Avi Stopper, Katelyn Stenger, and Margot Gonzalez spoke neither for nor against the bills. Patrick Riley of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1060 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 25-1060 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, in the table following line 16, following the words “Citywide Street paving Program” insert a new line “13th and 14th Avenues safety improvements from Colorado Blvd. to Quebec”. 2) On page 1, line 18, strike “$428,420,000” and insert “$446,420,000” 3) On page 3, line 9, strike “$64,300,000” and replace with “$46,300,000”.” The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  2. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Failed

    A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Alvidrez, that Council Bill 25-1060 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, in the table following line 16 replace “13th and 14th Avenues safety improvements from Colorado Blvd. to Quebec” with “Multimodal safety improvements including addition of bike lanes and other safety, multi-modal, intersection and traffic-calming improvements to 13th/14th Avenues between Grant St. and Quebec St., plus 2-way conversion from Colorado Blvd. to Quebec St.” 2) On page 1, line 18, strike “$446,420,000” and insert “$447,420,000”. 3) On page 2, in the table following line 2, strike “Echo Lake Lodge”. 4) On page 2, line 4, strike “$174,750,000” and replace with “$167,750,000”. 5) On page 3, line 4, strike “$252,430,000” and replace with “$240,430,000”. 6) On page 3, line 9, strike“$46,300,000” and replace with “$64,300,000”." The motion to amend failed to carry by the following vote:

  3. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Failed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that Council Bill 25-1060 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, in the table following line 2, insert a new line “Elections Facility” following the line “303 Artway”. 2) On page 3, line 4, strike “$252,430,000” and replace with “$277,430,000”." The motion to amend failed to carry by the following vote:

  4. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-1060 be ordered published as amended, carried by the following vote:

  5. 25-1053 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Alvidrez, that Council Bill 25-1053 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1053 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, line 7, strike “$428,420,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $879,000,000” and replace with “$446,420,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $897,000,000”. 2) On page 4, line 11 strike “$428,420,000” and replace with “$446,420,000”.” The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  6. 25-1053 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1053 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, after line 9 insert: -SANTA FE ARTS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE AND MULTIMODAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS; -WEST 38TH AVENUE MULTIMODAL PROJECT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS; -EVANS AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS; -WEST 38TH AND BLAKE UNDERPASS, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS; -49TH AND MARION UNDERPASS SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS;" The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  7. 25-1054 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City parks and recreational infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City parks and recreational infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1054 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:

  8. 25-1056 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1056 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:

  9. 25-1057 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1057 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1057 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, line 5, strike “$64,300,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $102,000,000” and replace with “$46,300,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $84,000,000”. 2) On page 4, line 8 strike “$64,300,000” and replace with “$46,300,000”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  10. 25-1057 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1057 be ordered published as amended, carried by the following vote:

  11. 25-1055 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to health and human services infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to health and human services infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1055 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:

  12. 12 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  13. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  14. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  15. RESOLUTIONS
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  26. 25-1053 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Watsoin that Council Bill 25-1053 be ordered published as amended, carried by the following vote:

  27. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  28. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  29. ROLL CALL
  30. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  31. 25-1088 Minutes of Monday, July 21, 2025.
    Approved Minutes
    Action: approved

    Council Minutes 25-1088 were approved.

  32. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  33. PRESENTATIONS
  34. COMMUNICATIONS
  35. PROCLAMATIONS
  36. 25-1090 A Proclamation Honoring the Blackhawks Youth Organization
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1090 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

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  38. RESOLUTIONS
  39. Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
  40. 25-1004 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. dba Eckerd Connects to provide comprehensive workforce development services specific to employment and training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding and other special federal and state revenue or grant-funded workforce initiatives, citywide. Approves a contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. d/b/a Eckerd Connects for $5,722,132.00 with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide comprehensive workforce development services specific to employment and training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding and other special federal and state revenue or grant-funded workforce initiatives, citywide (OEDEV-202579761-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1004 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  41. 25-1009 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and All Star Staffing, LLC concerning providing hand cleaning of ceiling tiles, vents, louvers, and walls at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with All Star Staffing, LLC by adding $500,000.00 for a new total of $1,000,000.00 to provide hand cleaning of ceiling tiles, vents, louvers, and walls at Denver International Airport (DEN). No change to contract duration, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202265516/ PLANE-202578630). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1009 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  43. Finance & Governance Committee
  44. 25-0996 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Energy Performance Agreement between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC, to add money and reduce the term for construction/installation services related to the purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for various City-owned buildings, citywide. Amends a contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC to add $72,600 for a new total of $2,599,533.00 and reduce the term by 15 months for a new end date of 5-31-2026 for construction/installation services related to the purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for various City-owned buildings, citywide (GENRL-202161179-03/GENRL-202579566-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0996 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  45. 25-0997 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and EAP Glass Service, LLC, to add funds to provide on-call glass repair and board up services, citywide excluding Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with EAP Glass Service, LLC to add $225,000.00 for a new total of $625,000.00 to provide on-call glass repair and board up services. No change to contract length, citywide except for Denver International Airport (GENRL-202368231/GENRL-202579799-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0997 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  47. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  48. 25-0949 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Salva Terra Holdings, LLC to provide two transfer stations for City-collected solid waste materials (trash, recycling, compost), citywide. Amends contract with Salva Terra Holdings, LLC to add $1,500,000.00 for a new total of $2,850,000.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide two transfer stations for City-collected solid waste materials (trash, recycling, compost), citywide (DOTI-202369352/DOTI-202579716-02). 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.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0949 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  49. 25-0992 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and MILENDER WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO. to provide Integrated Construction services to support the implementation of the Sidewalk Program, citywide. Approves a contract with MILENDER WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO. for $25,000,000.00 for three years to provide Integrated Construction services (preconstruction, construction procurement, construction, construction management) to support the implementation of the Sidewalk Program, citywide (DOTI-202579671). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0992 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  50. 25-0993 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for to provide Integrated Construction services to support the implementation of the Sidewalk Program, citywide. Approves a contract with SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $50,000,000.00 for three years to provide Integrated Construction services (preconstruction, construction procurement, construction, construction management) to support the implementation of the Sidewalk Program, citywide (DOTI-202579672). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0993 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  51. 25-0998 A resolution approving a proposed Assignment and Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Abo Co-op, LLC and The Abo Group, Inc. to consent to an assignment from The Abo Group, Inc. to The Abo Co-op, LLC for the On-Call Professional and Technical Design Services Vertical Project Delivery. Amends a master on-call contract to update the vendor’s name from The Abo Group, Inc. to abo co-op LLC for the On-Call Professional and Technical Design Services Vertical Project Delivery: Category 1 - Architectural Design. No change to contract amount or length, citywide (DOTI-202368018/DOTI-202579128-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0998 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  52. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  53. 25-0978 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and West Publishing Corporation to provide investigative database access to various City agencies, citywide. Amends a Master Service Agreement with West Publishing Corporation to add $320,000.00 for a new total of $770,000.00 and add six months for a new end date of 6-30-2026 to provide investigative database access to various City agencies, citywide (SAFTY-201952992-00 / SAFTY-202578571-01). 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 7-9-2025. 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 7-28-2025 meeting until 8-4-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: postponed to a date certain Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0978 be postponed to a date certain, 8-4-2025, carried by the following vote:

  54. 25-0981 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dream Center Denver to continue providing parolees a comprehensive support system aimed at successful reentry into community after incarceration, citywide. Approves a contract amendment with Dream Center Denver, d/b/a Denver Dream Center, to add $107,855.00 for a new total of $548,955.00 and add six months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to continue providing parolees a comprehensive support system aimed at successful reentry into community after incarceration, citywide (SAFTY-202368351-04/SAFTY-202580143-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0981 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  55. 25-1001 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Center for African American Health to support its work to increase access to evidence informed nutrition standards, healthy eating environments and food skills for children, family and caregivers. Amends a grant agreement with Center for African American Health by updating the agreement expenditures to support its work increasing access to evidence informed nutrition standards, healthy eating environments, and food skills for children, family and caregivers in Denver, funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative. No change to agreement amount or length, in citywide (ENVHL-202368593/ENVHL-202580026-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1001 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  56. South Platte River Committee
  57. 25-0995 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Daikin Applied Americas Inc., for the purchase of roof top mechanical units freight and start up for replacement of existing units at the Hall of Education facility, in Council District 9. Approves a Purchase Order with Daikin Applied Americas Inc for $796,000.00 for the purchase of eleven (11) roof top mechanical units freight and start up for replacement of 5 existing units at the Hall of Education facility, in Council District 9 (PO-00169041). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0995 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  58. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  59. Finance & Governance Committee
  60. 25-1010 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Classification Notices #1851, #1852, #1853, #1854, #1855, #1856, #1857, #1858, #1862, #1863, #1864, #1865, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 25-1010 was ordered published.

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  62. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  63. 25-0994 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3025 West 3rd Avenue in Barnum. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-DX to E-RX-3, located at 3025 W 3rd Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published with a future required public hearing

    Council Bill 25-0994 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-25-2025.

  64. South Platte River Committee
  65. 25-0917 A bill for an Ordinance concerning the organization and creation of the Broadway Denver General Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver, creating the District Advisory Board and appointing the initial members thereof, and approving the 2025 and 2026 Work Plan and Budget thereof, and making appropriations for the Budget Years 2025 and 2026. For an Ordinance concerning the organization and creation of the Broadway Denver General Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver, creating the District Advisory Board and appointing the initial members thereof, and approving the 2025 and 2026 Work Plan and Budget thereof, and making appropriations for the Budget Years 2025 and 2026, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published with a future required public hearing

    Council Bill 25-0917 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-4-2025.

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  67. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  68. Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
  69. 25-1002 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the special municipal election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver renaming the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and making conforming amendments in connection therewith. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the special municipal election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver renaming the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and making conforming amendments in connection therewith. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-1002 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  70. 25-1003 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code to reflect the Charter amendment changing the name of the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Amends the Revised Municipal Code to reflect the Charter amendment changing the name of the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-1003 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  71. Finance & Governance Committee
  72. 25-0971 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “State Grant - Other - General Government” program to receive and administer grants from the State of Colorado, citywide. Establishes the “State Grant - Other - General Government” Special Revenue Fund (11304) in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to receive and administer grants from the State of Colorado, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0971 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  73. 25-0972 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund. Approves the capital equipment purchase of a soundboard control surface and associated components to replace the outdated soundboard at Boettcher Concert Hall from the Arts and Venues Operating Fund (15815) for Boettcher Concert Hall, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0972 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  74. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  75. 25-0974 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, established in the Deeds of Dedication, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2024043744, located at 2833 Welton Street. Approves an ordinance to relinquish the easements in their entirety established in the Deeds of Dedication Reception No. 2024043744 at 2833 Welton Street, in Council District 9. 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.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0974 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  76. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  77. 25-0951 A bill for an Ordinance approving a proposed donation of a surplus laptop computers from the City and County of Denver to The Gathering Place, St. Francis Church, and Colorado Village Collaborative. Approves the City surplus property donation of 36 refurbished Chromebooks to 5 All In Mile High micro-communities, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0951 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  78. 25-0963 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Intergovernmental Revenue Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services, to provide beds for court ordered individuals needing competency services in custody at the Denver City Jail and the Denver County Jail, citywide. Amends a Revenue Agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services to add $882,782.16 for a new total of $2,501,180.12 and adding 12 months for a new end date of 9-30-2026 to provide 18 beds for court ordered individuals needing competency services in custody at the Denver City Jail and the Denver County Jail, citywide (SHERF-202266238/SHERF-202580062-02). 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 7-9-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0963 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  79. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  80. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  81. Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0803, changing the zoning classification for 4235 North Columbine Street and 2535 East 40th Avenue in Elyria Swansea;
  82. a combined courtesy public hearing on Council Bills 25-1053, submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken,
  83. 25-1054, submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City parks and recreational infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken,
  84. 25-1055, submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to health and human services infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken,
  85. 25-1056, submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken,
  86. 25-1057, submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken,
  87. and 25-1060, designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election;
  88. and a combined courtesy public hearing on Council Bills 25-0922, 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, and 25-0987, approving a proposed Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company, to provide utility services at Denver International Airport.
  89. RECESS
  90. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  91. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  92. PROCLAMATIONS
  93. REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  94. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  95. 25-0803 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4235 North Columbine Street and 2535 East 40th Avenue in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A and I-B to I-MX-3, located at 4235 North Columbine Street and 2535 East 40th Avenue, in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-10-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:33 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0803. No one spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition to the bill. Sam Leger and Peter Wall were available for questions. Robert Haigh of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-0803 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

  96. COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  97. Finance and Business Committee
  98. 25-1053 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
  99. 25-1054 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City parks and recreational infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City parks and recreational infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
  100. 25-1055 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to health and human services infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to health and human services infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
  101. 25-1056 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
  102. 25-1057 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
  103. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:55 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 25-1053, 25-1054, 25-1055, 25-1056, 25-1057, and 25-1060. Elleni Sclarenitis, George Lim, Dustin Baird, Porter Sturno, Ryder Perry, Carlos Herrera, Glenda Munoz, Christiano Sosa, and Kurt Weaver spoke in favor of the bills. Jeff Helgerson, Peter Piccolo, Stevenson Farnsworth, Jesse Parris, Alex Yukhananov, Rebeca Perez, Christina Carlson, Kevin Doyle, Rachel Brennan, and Samuel Schooler spoke in opposition of the bills. Katherine Jenkins, Jessica Cordell, Avi Stopper, Katelyn Stenger, and Margot Gonzalez spoke neither for nor against the bills. Patrick Reilly of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Torres duly seconded by Council member Hinds that Council Bill 25-1060 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 25-1060 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, in the table following line 16, following the words “Citywide Street paving Program” insert a new line “13th and 14th Avenues safety improvements from Colorado Blvd. to Quebec”. 2) On page 1, line 18, strike “$428,420,000” and insert “$446,420,000”, 3) On page 3, line 9, strike “$64,300,000” and replace with “$46,300,000”.” The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  104. Finance and Governance Committee
  105. 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
    Action: ordered published Passed

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 9:35 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 25-0922 and 25-0987. Nate Bernstein, Jennifer Gremmert, and James Gillespie spoke in favor of the bills. Jeff Ackermann, Marilyn Ackermann, Ellen Reath, Kathy Obear, James Smelley, Sharon Battle, and Moshe Kornfeld spoke in opposition of the bills. Cindy Patton of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Bill 25-0922 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:

  106. 25-0987 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company, to provide utility services at Denver International Airport. A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company (Xcel Energy) for utility services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. 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
    Action: ordered published Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Bill 25-0987 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:

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  108. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  109. Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, 8-4-2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0917, concerning the organization and creation of the Broadway Denver General Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver, creating the District Advisory Board and appointing the initial members thereof, and approving the 2025 and 2026 Work Plan and Budget thereof, and making appropriations for the Budget Years 2025 and 2026; and on Monday 8-25-2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0994, changing the zoning classification for 3025 West 3rd Avenue in Barnum. Any protests against Council Bill 25-0994 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Thursday, 8-21-2025.
  110. ADJOURN
  111. PENDING
  112. FOR 8-4-2025
  113. 25-0684 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, by repealing minimum vehicle parking requirements. Approves the Modernizing Parking Requirements text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-20-2025. This item was postponed at the 6-16-2025 meeting until 6-30-2025.
    Bill
  114. 25-0685 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by repealing minimum vehicle parking requirements. Approves the Modernizing Parking Requirements’ Former Chapter 59 Bridge Amendment to the Denver Revised Municipal Code, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-20-2025. This item was postponed at the 6-16-2025 meeting until 6-30-2025.
    Bill
  115. 25-0802 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501 East 48th Avenue in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-1 with a waiver to CMP-EI2 with a waiver located at 2501 East 48th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-2025.
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  116. 25-0902 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2420 West 14th Avenue in Lincoln Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-5 to C-MX-8, located at 2420 West 14th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2025.
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