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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met to approve spending restrictions on three city tax programs (Caring for Denver, Denver Preschool Program, and College Affordability Fund) to prohibit alcohol purchases and certain administrative expenses. The committee also approved three downtown development funding agreements, a lease agreement with Alterra Mountain Company, and multiple board appointments and contract amendments.

Key Decisions

  • Tax Revenue Spending Restrictions Three ordinances restricting how Caring for Denver, Denver Preschool Program, and College Affordability Fund revenues can be spent (prohibiting alcohol and certain staff wellness/administrative costs)
  • Downtown Development Funding Agreements Three DDDA development project funding agreements approved for 101 West Colfax Avenue, 444 17th Street (Midland Condominiums), and 900-918 16th Street (University Building) in Council District 10
  • Alterra Mountain Company Lease Approved lease agreement with Alterra Mountain Company for approximately 64,654 square feet of space at 101 W. Colfax Avenue
  • Legal Services Contract Amendment Added $500,000 to Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP contract (new total $970,000) for continued employment law services
  • Board and Commission Appointments Approved multiple appointments and reappointments to city boards including Denver Preschool Program Board, Denver Women's Commission, and various advisory boards
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-1362 An ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 24, prohibiting the spending of Caring for Denver tax revenues on staff-specific wellness programs, the purchase of alcohol and other administrative expenditures.
    Bill
  4. 26-1363 An ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 11, prohibiting the spending of Denver Preschool Program tax revenues on the purchase of alcohol and other administrative expenditures.
    Bill
  5. 26-1364 An ordinance amending Article IV of Chapter 11, prohibiting the spending of College affordability tax revenues on the purchase of alcohol and other administrative expenditures, and making conforming changes to reflect the fund's name change from Denver College Affordability Fund to the Prosperity Denver Fund.
    Bill
  6. 26-1334 For an ordinance approving a DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement (101 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80202) between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority, in Council District 10.
    Bill
  7. 26-1335 For an ordinance approving a DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement (Unit 100 of the Midland Condominiums located at 444 17th Street, Denver, Colorado 80206) between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority, in Council District 10.
    Bill
  8. 26-1336 For an ordinance approving a DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement (University Building located at 900-918 16th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202) between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority, in Council District 10.
    Bill
  9. 26-1337 Approves a Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver, as landlord, and Alterra Mountain Company, U.S. INC, as tenant, to lease approximately 64,654 square feet of space located at 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202686040).
    Resolution
  10. 26-1343 Amends a contract with Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP to add $500,000.00 for a new total of $970,000.00 and to revise the scope of work to continue provision of legal services to the City on employment matters. No change to contract term, citywide (ATTNY-202684070/ATTNY-202685265-01).
    Resolution
  11. 26-1365 Executive Session
    Executive Session
  12. Consent Items
  13. 26-1306 Approving the City Council appointment of Angel Hurtado to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors.
    Resolution
  14. 26-1307 Approving the City Council appointment of Fa’al Ali to the Denver County Cultural Council.
    Resolution
  15. 26-1311 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Andrea Albo to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  16. 26-1312 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Anne Rowe to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  17. 26-1313 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of LaKeshia Allen Horner to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  18. 26-1314 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Lydia Prado to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  19. 26-1315 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Nathaniel Cradle to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  20. 26-1316 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of William “Zaki” Robbins to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  21. 26-1317 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Radha Kilaru to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 9-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  22. 26-1318 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Alezandro Ruvalcaba to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board for a term from 9-30-2026 through 9-30-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  23. 26-1319 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Patrick Walton to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board for a term from 9-30-2026 through 9-30-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  24. 26-1320 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Adriana Lopez to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  25. 26-1321 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Charlene Emory-Proctor to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  26. 26-1322 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jill Perks to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  27. 26-1323 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Whitney Woods to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  28. 26-1327 Approves a contract with West Series of Lockton Companies, LLC for $1,125,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2031 to provide consulting services for the city’s medical insurance plans and other employee benefits, citywide (CSAHR-202685358).
    Resolution
  29. 26-1333 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, Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1606, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 2149, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1187, Series of 2026, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority.
    Bill