Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Denver City Council held a routine governance meeting focused on administrative appointments and service contracts. The meeting primarily approved a vision insurance contract for city employees and reappointed two members to the County Cultural Council.

Key Decisions

  • Vision Insurance Contract for City Employees Approved
  • Reappointment of Samantha Franklin to Cultural Council Approved
  • Reappointment of Suzi Q. Smith to Cultural Council Approved
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Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 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: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1411 was approved by consent.

  3. 25-1432 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Samantha Franklin to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the reappointment of Samantha Franklin 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 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1432 was approved by consent.

  4. 25-1433 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Suzi Q. Smith to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the reappointment of Suzi Q. Smith to the Denver County Cultural Council 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 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1433 was approved by consent.