City Council

Agenda

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
5. 25-1573 Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
   Resolution
   Action: published a notice Passed

   A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that the Clerk and Recorder publish a notice regarding the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget, carried by the following vote:

6. (1) The Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2026 is open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in the City Council Office, Room 451 of the City and County Building located at 1437 Bannock Street starting the week of October 20, 2025; (2) at its regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, the City Council will conduct a public hearing, beginning at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits, on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2026; and (3) any citizen may inspect the budget prior to or at the public hearing and register any objection to the budget prior to or at the public hearing on the budget, and Council shall take any objections into consideration.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
8. 25-1558 Minutes of Tuesday, October 14, 2025
   Approved Minutes
   Action: approved

   Minutes 25-1558 were approved.

9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. PRESENTATIONS
11. COMMUNICATIONS
12. PROCLAMATIONS
13. 25-1559 A Proclamation Honoring Bert Keating
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1559 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

14. 25-1562 A Proclamation Recognizing the Importance of Health Coverage and Promoting Enrollment through Connect for Health Colorado
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1562 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

15. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
16. RESOLUTIONS
17. Community Planning and Housing Committee
18. 25-1382 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton's Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3. Amends service agreement with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $601,829.00 for a new total of $3,010,974.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton’s Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3 (HOST-202057242/HOST-202581332-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1382 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

19. 25-1414 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Works, LLC to operate and provide shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in a low-barrier, emergency shelter environment, manage the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) enrollment, and client support, citywide. Amends service agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC (BW) to add $3,500,000.00 for a new total of $6,755,000.00 and to add 9 months for a new ends date of 3-31-2026 to operate and provide shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in 24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter environment, manage the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) enrollment, and client support, citywide (HOST-202158828/HOST-202581430-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1414 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

20. 25-1452 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Delores Project to continue serving Rapid Rehousing households, citywide. Amends a Rapid Rehousing contract with The Delores Project adding $22,278.00 for a new contract total $2,653,278.00 to continue serving 55 households. No change to the contract term, citywide (HOST-202477475/HOST-202581342-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1452 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

21. 25-1453 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to continue serving youth households, citywide. Amends a rapid rehousing contract with Urban Peak adding an $12,079.00 for a new total of $2,712,079.00 to continue serving 60 youth households annually. No change to contract term, citywide (HOST-202578584/HOST-202581333-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1453 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

22. 25-1455 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Green Willow Project adding $6,663.00 for a new total of $1,629,663.00 for a cost of living adjustment to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502/HOST-202581259-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1455 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

23. 25-1456 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and permanent housing, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission by adding $1,010,445.00 for a new contract total of $2,210,445.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202369423/HOST-202581156-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1456 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

24. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
25. 25-1411 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) to administer a vision benefit plan for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees. Approves a contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) for $12,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to administer a vision benefit plan for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees, citywide (CSAHR-202580190). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1411 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

26. 25-1443 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Locality Media, LLC for the purchase of a scheduling software solution. Approves a contract with Locality Media, LLC for $1,610,577.00 and with an end date of 10-01-2030 for the purchase of a Scheduling Software Solution for Sworn Personnel, citywide (TECHS-202580607). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1443 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

27. 25-1457 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and ending 10-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1457 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

28. 25-1458 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council as the representative for Visit Denver for a term effective immediately and ending 10-1-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1458 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

29. 25-1459 A resolution approving the reappointment of Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C). Approves the City Council reappoints Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C), for a term expiring on 10-16-2031, unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance by City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1459 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

30. Health and Safety Committee
31. 25-1447 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Michael's of Denver Catering Inc. to provide residential community corrections food service for community corrections facilities, citywide. Amends an expenditure agreement with Michael’s of Denver Catering Inc. to add $2,375,876.25 for a new total of $3,908,544.25 and adding 25 months for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide residential community corrections food service for community corrections facilities, citywide (SAFTY-202262981/SAFTY-202581011-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1447 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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33. South Platte River Committee
34. 25-1448 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Bannock Street, located near the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Bannock Street, West Evans Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Asbury Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Bannock Street, located near the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Bannock Street, West Evans Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Asbury Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1448 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

35. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
36. 25-1444 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project long-lead items, in Council District 6. Approves a contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $1,708.964.21 with a term of NTP + 365 Days for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project long-lead items, in Council District 6 (DOTI-202580459). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1444 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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40. 40 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

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

41. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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