Finance and Business
TL;DR
The Finance and Business Committee approved several agreements and contracts totaling over $52 million, including major purchases for natural gas supply and telecommunications equipment, as well as funding for infrastructure projects and community services. Notable approvals included support for a micro-community shelter for homeless individuals and expansion of a community garden program. The committee also granted authority to acquire property for flood and drainage improvements along Harvard Gulch.
Key Decisions
- Natural Gas Supply Contract with WoodRiver Energy Approved
- Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Order with Graybar Electric Approved
- Micro-Community Shelter Agreement with Bayaud Works for Homeless Services Approved
- Property Acquisition Authority for Harvard Gulch Flood Control Project Approved
- Denver Urban Gardens Lease Amendment and Expansion Approved
Agenda
- Consent Items
- 26-1732 Amends a lease agreement with Denver Urban Gardens to add $10.00 for a new total of $65.00 and to add 24 months for a new end date of 9-30-2030, and to add a community garden at 8350 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80231, citywide (FINAN-201313505/FINAN-202686570-03).Resolution
- 26-1733 Approves the Revocable License Agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC for $20.00 ($10.00 per year) with an end date of 12-31-2026 and an option to renew through 12-31-2027 to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located on a portion of 12033 E 38th Avenue in the Central Park Neighborhood, in Council District 8 (FINAN-202685968).Resolution
- 26-1734 Approves an Escrow Funding Agreement with HC Peck & Associates Inc for $1,150,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2029 for real estate acquisitions and services related to the Smith/Sandown over Quebec Bridges project, in Council District 8. (FINAN-202686039).Resolution
- 26-1735 Approves Land Acquisition Ordinance granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all property interests needed for flood and drainage improvements to reduce the flood plain and solve sedimentation problems for the Harvard Gulch Steele to Cook project. This portion of the project runs along East Vassar Avenue between South Steele Street and South Cook Street, and which property interests may include, without limitation, fee interests, easements, access rights, improvements, fixtures, licenses and permits as needed for the Project.Bill
- 26-1736 Approves a Master Purchase Order with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for $2,000,000.00 with an end date of 2-1-2029 for the purchase of Telecommunication Supplies and Accessories, citywide (SC-00011663).Resolution
- 26-1743 Approves a Master Purchase Order (MPO) with WoodRiver Energy, LLC for $50,000,000.00 with an end date of 3-31-2030 with options for renewals not to surpass 3-31-2032 for Transport Natural Gas, Citywide (SC-00011730).Resolution