City Council

Agenda

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
5. 25-1502 Minutes of Monday, October 6, 2025
   Approved Minutes
   Action: approved

   Minutes 25-1502 were approved.

6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. 25-1442 Denver Colfax Marathon Government Relay Presentation
   Presentation
   Action: heard at council

   Presentation 25-1442 was heard at Council.

9. COMMUNICATIONS
10. PROCLAMATIONS
11. 25-1533 A Proclamation Honoring the Lives and Careers of FBI Special Agents Roy Moore and Donald Sebesta
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1533 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

12. RESOLUTIONS
13. Community Planning and Housing Committee
14. 25-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to operate and provide programmatic services at 4600 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 8. Amends a service agreement with the Denver Rescue Mission to add $9,482,938.00 for a new total of $28,832,386.00 and to extend the term by twelve additional months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at 4600 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 8 (HOST-202370650/HOST-202581331-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1373 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

15. 25-1374 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to operate and provide programmatic services at Holly Street Shelter, an overnight only low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 4. Approves a contract with Denver Rescue Mission for $917,062.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at Holly Street Shelter, an overnight only low-barrier emergency shelter. This new contract is necessary as the main DRM contract was split into two separate contracts, in Council District 8 (HOST-202581330). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1374 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

16. 25-1375 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to operate and provide programmatic services at 4330 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, Council District 8. Amends a service agreement with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to add $4,525,040.00 for a new total of $21,256,286.00 and to extend the term for twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at 4330 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, Council District 8 (HOST-202370609/HOST-202581343-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1375 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

17. 25-1376 A resolution approving a proposed Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to operate and provide programmatic services at the Smith Road Shelter, a 24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter, in Council District 8. Approves a service agreement with Catholic Charities & Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver (Catholic Charities) for $2,875,780.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at the Smith Road Shelter, a 24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter, in Council District 8 (HOST-202581329). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1376 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

18. 25-1377 A resolution approving a proposed Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to operate and provide programmatic services at the Holy Rosary (Samaritan House), an overnight, low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 9. Approves a service agreement with Catholic Charities & Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver (Catholic Charities) for $1,399,180.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at the Holy Rosary (Samaritan House), an overnight, low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 9 (HOST-202581257). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1377 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

19. 25-1380 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Central Student Transportation, LLC to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide. Amends a service agreement with Central Student Transportation to add $450,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,000.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide (HOST-202265250/HOST-202581088-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 10-6-2025 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 10-14-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolutions 25-1380 and 25-1381 be adopted in a block, carried by the following vote:

20. 25-1381 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BUSCO, INC. to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide. Amends service agreement with BUSCO, INC. by adding $950,000.00 for a new total of $4,500,000.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide (HOST-202265184/HOST-202581098-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 10-6-2025 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 10-14-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolutions 25-1380 and 25-1381 be adopted in a block, carried by the following vote:

21. Finance and Business Committee
22. 25-1420 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc., for on-site interpretation and written translation services, citywide. Amends a contract with Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc. to add $150,000.00 for a new total of $550,000.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 10-31-2026 for on-site interpretation and written translation services, citywide (GENRL-202264936/GENRL-202579919-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1420 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

23. 25-1421 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CESCO Linguistic Services, Inc., for on-site interpretation and written translation services, citywide excluding DEN. Amends a contract with CESCO Linguistic Services, Inc. to add $150,000.00 for a new total of $550,000.00 and add one year for a new end date of 10-31-2026 for on-site interpretation and written translation services, citywide excluding DEN (GENRL-202264846/GENRL-202579920-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1421 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

24. 25-1422 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Polarized Water Solutions for on-call sand and grease trap maintenance services, citywide except DEN. Amends a contract with Polarized Water Solutions to add $350,000.00 for a new total of $1,200,000.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to include on-call sand and grease trap maintenance services, citywide except DEN (GENRL-202161473/GENRL-202581003-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1422 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

25. 25-1423 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory Agreement among the City and County of Denver, Clyfford Still Museum, and Denver Art Museum for joint utility use of utilities and cost allocation between Clyfford Still Museum and Denver Art Museum, in Council District 10. Amends the joint use agreement between the City & County of Denver, Clyfford Still Museum, and Denver Art Museum by adding one year for a new end date of 6-30-2026 for joint utility use of utilities and cost allocation between Clyfford Still Museum and Denver Art Museum. No change to contract amount, in Council District 10 (GENRL-201102531/GENRL-202580379-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-1-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1423 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

26. 25-1425 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and GSZ LLC, Great Falls Family Limited Partnership, LLLP, Tremont Lewin Properties, LLC, and Ruth Ann West for the City to acquire the property located at 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place to support an affordable housing development project in the Central Business District, in Council District 10. Approves the Purchase and Sale Agreement with GSZ, LLC., Great Falls Family limited partnership, LLLP, Tremont Lewin Properties, LLC, and Ruth Ann West for $2,500,000.00 with an end date of 3-31-2026 for the property located at 1460 and 1480 Tremont Place to support an affordable housing development project in the Central Business District, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202581426). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Failed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1425 be adopted, failed to carry by the following vote:

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28. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
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31. Finance and Business Committee
32. Finance and Business Committee
33. Community Planning and Housing Committee
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35. South Platte River Committee
36. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
37. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
38. 38 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

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

39. 25-1427 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority.For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Bill
    Action: took out of order Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that Council Bill 25-1427 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote:

40. RESOLUTIONS
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