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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · City & County Building Parr-Widener Room 389

TL;DR

The Denver City Council focused on housing stability, energy efficiency, and tax levies in this meeting. The city approved significant funding for affordable housing preservation, contracted with energy efficiency organizations to support low-income residents, and established 2025 property tax mill levies for the city, special districts, and public schools.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Preservation at 1371 Xenia Street Passed
  • 2025 Property Tax Mill Levies Passed
  • Energy Efficiency Contracts for Low-Income Residents Passed
  • North Wynkoop Entertainment District Creation Passed
  • Jail Recovery Services Grant Agreement Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. INTRODUCTIONS
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  3. GENERAL SESSION
  4. DDPHE - Denver Animal Shelter, Melanie Sobel, Josh Rolfe, and Lauren Rolfe
  5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  6. MO/CAO - Adam Paul, Jonathan Griffin
  7. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS:
  8. City Council
  9. 25-2033 Approving the City Council reappointment of Helen Lee to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors.
    Resolution
  10. 25-2036 For an ordinance amending Chapter 13 and Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code, and renaming of the Office of Legislative Services to the City Council Central Office.
    Bill
  11. Department of Housing Stability
  12. 25-2022 Approves an agreement with 1371 Xenia, LLC for $1,000,000.00 for a term of sixty years for the preservation of 23 income-restricted units at 1371 Xenia Street, to be rented at prices affordable to qualifying households ranging between 40% and 80% AMI, in Council District 8 (HOST-202581299).
    Resolution
  13. 25-2023 Approves a contract with The Community Firm (TCF) (dba the Community Economic Defense Project) for $538,234.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to allow for 220 unduplicated households to be served in the 2026 program year and 660 unduplicated households to be served throughout the program’s duration, citywide (HOST-202582328).
    Resolution
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  19. Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
  20. 25-2021 Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East 1st Avenue, North Logan Street, East Ellsworth Avenue and North Grant Street, in Council District 7.
    Resolution
  21. Finance
  22. 25-2029 Establishes the 2025 City mill levy for property taxes due in 2026.
    Resolution
  23. 25-2030 Establishes the 2025 Special Districts mill levy for property taxes due in 2026.
    Resolution
  24. 25-2031 Establishes the 2025 Denver Public Schools mill levy for property taxes due in 2026.
    Resolution
  25. * Approves a Purchase and Sale Agreement for $8,025,000.00 between the City and County of Denver and Jose M. Rodriguez for 4101 North Pecos Street located in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood in, Council District 1 (FINAN-202582463).
    Resolution
  26. Human Rights and Community Partnerships
  27. 25-2025 Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC to add $499,000.00 for a new total of $998,000.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of energy efficiency services, beneficial electrification and education for income qualified multi-family residential units in Denver, citywide (HRCRS-202578545/HRCRS-202582036-01).
    Resolution
  28. 25-2026 Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC to add $383,180.00 for a new total of $766,360.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of energy efficiency services and education for nonprofit facilities serving Denver’s under-resourced community members, citywide (HRCRS-202578464/HRCRS-202582030-01).
    Resolution
  29. 25-2027 Amends a contract with GRID Alternatives Colorado Inc to add $316,820.00 for a new total of $633,640.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of residential energy efficiency services and energy education navigation and assistance efforts for Denver residents, citywide (HRCRS-202578665/HRCRS-202582031-01).
    Resolution
  30. 25-2028 Amends a contract with Groundwork Denver Inc to add $499,000.00 for a new total of $998,000.00 and add twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of outreach, energy audits, energy efficiency measures, and client education to low-income and harder-to-reach Denver families, citywide (HRCRS-202578467/HRCRS-202582032-01).
    Resolution
  31. Licensing and Consumer Protection
  32. * For an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 6 to repeal the sunset date for entertainment districts.
    Bill
  33. * For a resolution creating the North Wynkoop Entertainment District.
    Resolution
  34. National Western Center
  35. * Amends a contract with CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, Inc. to add $48,725,000.00 for a new total of $131,975,000.00 and add five years for a new end date of 1-31-2032 to provide continuing program and critical project management services in support of the delivery of the National Western Center Program: closeout of Phases 1 & 2, continuing campus development, and community engagement, planning, and enabling services for The Triangle, in Council District 9 (PWADM-201632012/DOTI-202581795-03).
    Resolution
  36. Sheriff
  37. 25-2024 Approves a match grant agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for $116,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to provide funding for assessments, treatments, and transitional care services for the DSD Recovery in a Secure Environment Program in Denver jail facilities, citywide (SHERF-202581903).
    Resolution
  38. *indicates committee action item