City Council

Monday, August 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved multiple contracts and agreements totaling tens of millions of dollars, including major purchases of truck equipment ($30 million combined), continued funding for community programs, and airport improvements. The council also approved an operational partnership with Community College of Denver for the Theatre at Loretto Heights and a $15 million funding agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association. A zoning change for 3201 North Speer Boulevard was introduced and will go to public hearing on September 14, 2026.

Key Decisions

  • Truck Equipment Master Purchase Orders Approved
  • Theatre at Loretto Heights Operational Partnership ($2.5M first year) Introduced for final consideration
  • Colorado Symphony/Boettcher Concert Hall Funding Agreement ($15M) Introduced for final consideration
  • Denver Health Correctional Health Care Services Contract ($55M) Approved for final consideration
  • 3201 North Speer Boulevard Zoning Reclassification Introduced; public hearing scheduled for September 14, 2026
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 26-1172 Minutes of Monday, August 10, 2026.
    Approved Minutes
  6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. PRESENTATIONS
  8. COMMUNICATIONS
  9. 26-1199 General Fund Financial Status Report - Q2 2026
    Communication
  10. PROCLAMATIONS
  11. 26-1196 A Proclamation Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Mayfair Park
    Proclamation
  12. 26-1197 A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert Lyle Albin
    Proclamation
  13. RESOLUTIONS
  14. Finance and Business Committee
  15. 26-1112 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers Equipment CO, Inc., for the purchase of various truck bodies, components, parts and related installation services, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Kois Brothers Equipment CO, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 with an end date of 9-15-2029 with options for renewals not to surpass 9-15-2034 for the purchase of various truck bodies, components, parts and related installation services, citywide (SC-00011471). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  16. 26-1113 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and O.J. Watson Company, Inc., for the purchase of various truck bodies, components, parts and related installation services, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with O.J. Watson Company, Inc. for $25,000,000.00 with an end date of 9-15-2029 with options for renewals not to surpass 9-15-2034 for the purchase of various truck bodies, components, parts and related installation services, citywide (SC-00011472). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  17. 26-1115 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust to continue participation in the Voluntary Cancer Benefit Awards Program. Amends an agreement with the Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, and Behavioral Health Benefit Trust to add $1,145,000.00 for a new total of $1,705,000.00 and to add five years for a new end date of 12-31-2031 to continue participation in the Voluntary Cancer Benefit Awards Program, citywide (FINAN-202160002/FINAN-202160002-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  18. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  19. 26-1117 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Brad Deen to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  20. 26-1118 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Brad Brickley to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  21. 26-1119 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Scott Happel to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  22. 26-1120 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Bluebird Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Bluebird Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Tom Secrist to the Bluebird Business Improvement District for a term from 5-1-2026 through 5-1-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  23. 26-1121 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Pine Technologies, LLC for continual use and support of the JustWare software supporting the City Attorney's Office. Amends a contract with Pine Technologies, LLC to add $180,000.00 for a new total of $524,000.00 and to add three years for a new end date of 12-31-2029 for continual use and support of the JustWare software supporting the City Attorney’s Office, citywide (TECHS-202056360/TECHS-202685175-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  24. 26-1122 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Zuora, Inc. for continual use and support of the Zuora Billing Platform. Amends a contract with Zuora, Inc. to add $3,099,182.10 for a new total of $12,051,915.25 and to add two years for a new end date of 7-19-2028 for continual use and support of the Zuora Billing Platform, citywide (TECHS-202055087/TECHS-202684808-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  25. 26-1145 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Council member Amanda Sandoval to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. Approves the City Council appointment of Council member Amanda Sandoval to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District for a term effective immediately and expiring on 1-31-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Resolution
  26. Health and Safety Committee
  27. 26-1126 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), for $860,516.00 with an end date of 3-31-2028 to support initiatives of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program aiding Federal, State, Local and Tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be critical drug-trafficking regions of the United States, citywide (POLIC-202685264). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  28. 26-1128 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County Public Health to continue the work of addressing healthy food access in the Denver Metro area as part of a regional food security strategy, citywide. Amends a contract with Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) to add $241,000.00 for a new total of $655,180.98 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to continue the work of addressing healthy food access in the Denver Metro area as part of a regional food security strategy, citywide (ENVHL-202475653/ENVHL-202684798-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  29. 26-1129 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Barton Institute for Community Action to continue the work of addressing healthy food access in the Denver Metro area as part of a regional food security strategy, citywide. Amends a contract with Barton Institute for Community Action, fiscal sponsor of Food Justice Northwest Aurora (FJNWA) to add $239,000.00 for a new total of $702,000.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to continue the work of addressing healthy food access in the Denver Metro area as part of a regional food security strategy, citywide (ENVHL-202475318/ENVHL-202684791-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  30. South Platte River Committee
  31. 26-1130 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1900 16th Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a sculpture comprised of 8 cloud-shaped pieces with metal pipes at 1900 16th Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  32. 26-1131 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denver Union Station Metropolitan District No. 1, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1550 Wewatta Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denver Union Station Metropolitan District No. 1, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a bike storage building at 1550 Wewatta Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  33. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  34. 26-1066 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Vrain Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Utica Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Vrain Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Utica Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  35. 26-1132 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and MYTHOGRAPH, INC. for additional funds for public art design, fabrication and installation services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Mythograph, Inc. to add $382,066.00 for a new total of $2,882,066.00 for public art design, fabrication and installation services at Denver International Airport. No change to contract term, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264226/PLANE-202684754-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  36. 26-1133 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and United Ground Express, Inc. for a Ground Service Equipment facilities lease at Denver International Airport. Approves a Ground Service Equipment facilities lease between United Ground Express, Inc. and Denver International Airport for three years with two, one-year options to extend, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202581315). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  37. 26-1134 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Andrew Oliver and Elaine Oliver, to encroach into the right-of-way at 50 and 80 South Bellaire Street and Bayaud Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Andrew Oliver and Elaine Oliver, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an existing retaining wall at 50 and 80 South Bellaire Street and Bayaud Avenue, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  38. 26-1135 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Intermountain Electric, Inc. for additional asset management and maintenance services for public and fleet EV chargers owned by the City. Amends a contract with Intermountain Electric, Inc. to add $100,000.00 for a new total of $500,000.00 and to update Exhibit B in its entirety for the Asset Management Agreement for additional asset management and maintenance services a public and fleet EV chargers owned by the City. No change to contract term, citywide (CASR-202263676/202685031-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Resolution
  39. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  40. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  41. 26-1111 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3201 North Speer Boulevard in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x, located at 3201 North Speer Boulevard in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-14-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Bill
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  43. Health and Safety Committee
  44. 26-1125 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District, for eligibility determination, application processing, and services related to the RTD LiVE Program. Amends a Revenue Intergovernmental Agreement with Regional Transportation District (RTD) to expand the services provided by Denver Human Services for eligibility determination, application processing, and services related to the RTD LiVE Program. No change to the capacity or term, citywide (SOCSV-202474273/SOCSV-202684832-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2026.
    Bill
  45. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  46. 26-1123 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community College of Denver, to establish the operational partnership for the Theatre at Loretto Heights, in Council District 2. Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Community College of Denver for $2,500,000.00 in the first year for an initial three year term to establish the operational partnership for the Theatre at Loretto Heights, in Council District 2 (THTRS-202684800). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Bill
  47. 26-1124 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Project Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Symphony Association, and exempting the existing Boettcher Concert Hall and its immediate surroundings from the procedure for naming public buildings or major components of buildings contained in Section 2-275, D.R.M.C., in Council District 10. Approves a Project Funding Agreement and transfer of naming rights between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Symphony Association for $15,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2032 and exempts the existing Boettcher Concert Hall and its immediate surroundings from the procedure for naming public buildings or major components of buildings, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202685266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-2026.
    Bill
  48. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  49. Health and Safety Committee
  50. 26-1036 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide comprehensive correctional health care services for people in custody at the Denver County Jail and the Downtown Detention Center, in Council Districts 8 and 10. Approves a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $55,031,460.00 with an end date 12-31-2028 to provide comprehensive correctional health care services for people in custody at the Denver County Jail and the Downtown Detention Center, in Council Districts 8 and 10 (SHERF-202685097). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2026.
    Bill
  51. 26-1085 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to amend Exhibit A and Exhibit B by adding an additional service location and updating the budget allocation to add a part-time WIC Educator to continue enrolling patients in and provide Women, Infant & Children (WIC) services during pediatric and OB/GYN appointments at several Denver Health outpatient clinics. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to amend Exhibit A and Exhibit B by adding an additional service location and updating the budget allocation to add a part-time WIC Educator to continue enrolling patients in and provide Women, Infant & Children (WIC) services during pediatric and OB/GYN appointments at several Denver Health outpatient clinics. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide (ENVHL-202580277/ENVHL-202684630-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2026.
    Bill
  52. 26-1087 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, for continued funding of Denver Community Corrections for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year. Amends a revenue agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice to add $8,393,627.98 for a new total of $24,982,353.51 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 9-30-2027 for continued funding of Denver Community Corrections for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year, citywide (SAFTY-202474450/SAFTY-202685106-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2026.
    Bill
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  54. South Platte River Committee
  55. 26-1088 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0309, Series of 2015, which created the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, to fix the number of appointed members of the District Advisory Board, fix the expiration date of appointed terms, and confirm the terms of the current appointed members. A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0309, Series of 2015, which created the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, to fix the number of appointed members of the District Advisory Board, fix the expiration date of appointed terms, and confirm the terms of the current appointed members. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2026.
    Bill
  56. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  57. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  58. Untitled item
  59. RECESS
  60. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  61. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  62. PROCLAMATIONS
  63. 26-1200 A Proclamation Recognizing August 24-28, 2026, as SMART Week
    Proclamation
  64. PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  65. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  66. Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 14, 2026, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-1111, changing the zoning classification for 3201 North Speer Boulevard in West Highland. Any protests against Council Bill 26-1111 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  67. ADJOURN
  68. Untitled item