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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved 16 appointments and reappointments to various city boards and commissions, including positions on business improvement districts, the Crime Prevention and Control Commission, and the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board. The committee also approved a $150 million contract amendment with United Health Care Services to extend health insurance coverage for city employees through the end of 2027.

Key Decisions

  • Board and Commission Appointments Approved
  • United Health Care Services Contract Amendment Approved
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Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 26-0437 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Vince Howard to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0437 was approved by consent.

  3. 26-0438 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Orlando Salazar to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0438 was approved by consent.

  4. 26-0439 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Anthony Pfaff to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0439 was approved by consent.

  5. 26-0440 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Crime Prevention Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Kara Napolitano to the Crime Prevention Control Commission for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0440 was approved by consent.

  6. 26-0441 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Reverend Eugene Downing to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term from 7-1-2022 to 6-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0441 was approved by consent.

  7. 26-0442 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Oswaldo Grenardo to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term from 7-1-2022 to 6-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0442 was approved by consent.

  8. 26-0443 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Kendra Black to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0443 was approved by consent.

  9. 26-0444 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Ron Tilton to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0444 was approved by consent.

  10. 26-0445 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Stephanie Sponder to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District for a term from 4-1-2026 to 4-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0445 was approved by consent.

  11. 26-0446 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Billy Covert to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 2-16-2026 to 2-15-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0446 was approved by consent.

  12. 26-0447 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Heather Edwards to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 7-31-2025 to 7-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0447 was approved by consent.

  13. 26-0448 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Dr. Maria Moreira to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 2-16-2026 to 2-15-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0448 was approved by consent.

  14. 26-0449 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Prosperity Fund Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Polica Houston to the Prosperity Fund Board of Directors for a term from 5-1-2026 to 4-20-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0449 was approved by consent.

  15. 26-0458 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Tourism Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Alison Mitchell to the Tourism Improvement District for a term from 9-1-2024 to 8-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0458 was approved by consent.

  16. 26-0459 Approves the Mayor's appointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Courtney Rose to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term from 4-1-2026 to 4-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0459 was approved by consent.

  17. 26-0460 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Tim Dodd to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities for a term from 10-1-2025 to 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0460 was approved by consent.

  18. 26-0461 Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Alicia Cooper to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities for a term from 10-1-2025 to 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0461 was approved by consent.

  19. 26-0465 Amends contract between United Health Care Services, Inc. and the City and County of Denver to add $150,000,000.00 for a new total of $415,000,000.00, to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, and to include 2026 policy coverage updates, and updating the confidentiality term to continue providing health insurance to qualified Denver civilian and uniformed employees, citywide (CSAHR-202265732/CSAHR-202265732-03).
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 26-0465 was approved by consent.