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Finance and Business

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Denver City Council approved 2026 budgets and operating plans for multiple Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and General Improvement Districts across different neighborhoods. These approvals will support local economic development and infrastructure projects in areas like RiNo, Cherry Creek, Downtown, and other key districts.

Key Decisions

  • 2026 Business Improvement District Budgets Passed
  • Denver Downtown Development Authority Boundary Amendment Passed
  • Denver Tourism Improvement District 2026 Budget Passed
  • Various General Improvement District Work Plans and Budgets Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 25-1567 A bill for an ordinance adding a new section establishing the maximum possible civil penalty for violations of Article VIII of Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. For an ordinance adding a new section establishing the maximum possible civil penalty for violations of Article VIII of Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Bill 25-1567 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:

  4. 25-1588 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  5. 25-1589 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  6. 25-1590 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  7. 25-1591 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  8. 25-1592 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Five Points Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Five Points Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  9. 25-1593 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  10. 25-1594 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  11. 25-1595 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  12. 25-1596 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  13. 25-1597 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  14. 25-1598 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  15. 25-1599 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2025 Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  16. 25-1600 A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy, and amending the 2025 Budget. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy, and amending the 2025 Budget. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  17. 25-1601 A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District to approve the 2026 Work Plan and 2026 Budget, including the Capital Charges and 2026 Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year, and amending the 2025 Budget. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District to approve the 2026 Work Plan and 2026 Budget including the 2026 Capital Charges and 2026 Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year, and amending the 2025 Budget. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  18. 25-1602 A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  19. 25-1603 A resolution of the City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  20. 25-1604 A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, approving a Mill Levy and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, approving a Mill Levy and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  21. 25-1605 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Plan and Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Plan and Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bills 25-1588 through 25-1599, Council Resolutions 1600 through 1604, and Council Bill 25-1605 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  22. 25-1606 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, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1427, 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, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 25-1606 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: