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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Denver City Council approved several budget adjustments and funding transfers, including rescinding $13.9 million from the General Fund Contingency and adding $4.97 million to the Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund. The council also discussed 2026 state legislative priorities and approved contract amendments with Gartner and Denver Public Schools.

Key Decisions

  • General Fund Budget Rescission Passed
  • Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund Supplemental Appropriation Passed
  • Gartner Contract Amendment Approved by Consent
  • Denver Public Schools Space Utilization Agreement Approved by Consent
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Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 25-1891 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund budgets, Special Revenue Funds, and authorizes a cash transfer. Rescinds $13,935,000.00 from General Fund Contingency, authorizes appropriations in agency General Fund budgets & General Government Special Revenue Funds, and authorizes a cash transfer to address 2025 unbudgeted needs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Vice Chair Kashmann, that Council Bills 25-1891 and 25-1892 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  4. 25-1892 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund. Approves a supplemental appropriation of $4,970,000.00 in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund (15815). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Vice Chair Kashmann, that Council Bills 25-1891 and 25-1892 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  5. Briefings
  6. 25-1888 Council Discussion on 2026 State Legislative Priorities
    Presentation
  7. Consent Items
  8. 25-1868 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Gartner, Inc. for membership to Gartner's Executive, IT Leadership Team Leader and Technical Professional Programs for 2026. Amends a contract with Gartner, Inc. to add $137,275.63 for a new total of $1,793,866.62 for membership to Gartner's Executive, IT Leadership Team Leader and Technical Professional Programs for 2026. No change to contract term, citywide (TECHS-202160570/TECHS-202582034-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1868 was approved by consent.

  9. 25-1877 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, for the utilization of space dedicated for offices, training classes, and other educational access services. Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Public Schools to add $354,000.00 for a new total of $841,503.00 and adding three years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 for the utilization of space dedicated for offices, training classes, and other educational access services, in Council District 9 (TECHS-202053730/TECHS-202053730-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-2025.
    Bill
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Bill 25-1877 was approved by consent.