Mayor-Council

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · City & County Building Parr-Widener Room 389

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved multiple contracts and amendments spanning housing services, infrastructure, fleet vehicles, and park restoration. Major approvals included $9 million in small business loans through the BUILD Denver Program and over $30 million in contracts for ecological restoration services across the city. The council also approved a prevailing wage ordinance amendment and appointed a new Civil Service Commission member.

Key Decisions

  • BUILD Denver Program - $9M small business funding Approved
  • Ecological restoration services - $30M across 10 contractors Approved
  • Fleet vehicle upfit purchases - $8M with two vendors Approved
  • HOPWA housing assistance contract extensions Approved
  • Prevailing wage ordinance amendment Approved for filing
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. INTRODUCTIONS
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  3. GENERAL SESSION
  4. MO - Q1 2026 Goals Report, Mayor Johnston
  5. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS
  6. Community Planning and Housing
  7. 26-0525 A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. to provide rental assistance and supportive services to individuals participating in the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, citywide. Amends a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. to add five months for a new end date of 5-31-2026 to provide rental assistance and supportive services to individuals participating in the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. No change to contract capacity, citywide (HOST-202579082/HOST-202683730-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  8. 26-0526 A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to provide rental assistance and supportive services to individuals participating in the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. to add five months for a new end date of 5-31-2026 to provide rental assistance and supportive services to individuals participating in the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. No change to contract capacity, citywide (HOST-202579748/HOST-202683729-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  9. 26-0527 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Urban Institute to update the program data sharing agreement to allow for better data flow between City agencies and the program providers who provide evaluation services for the Social Impact Partnership for Results Act (SIPPRA). No change to contract term or capacity, citywide. Amends a contract with Urban Institute to update the program data sharing agreement to allow for better data flow between City agencies and the program providers who provide evaluation services for the Social Impact Partnership for Results Act (SIPPRA). No change to contract term or capacity, citywide (HOST-202262619/HOST-202683548-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  10. 26-0528 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Denver Housing to Health Pay for Success Social Impact Bond Partnership Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver SIPPRA, LLC to update the program data sharing agreement to allow for better data flow between City agencies and the program providers. No change to contract term or capacity, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver SIPPRA LLC to update the program data sharing agreement to allow for better data flow between City agencies and the program providers. No change to contract term or capacity, citywide (HOST-202262618/HOST-202683557-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  11. Untitled item
  12. Untitled item
  13. Finance and Business
  14. 26-0518 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and AV-Tech Electronics, Inc., for the purchase of various upfit components for City Fleet vehicles, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with AV-Tech Electronics, Inc. for $2,000,000.00 with an end date of 3-31-2029 with options to renew up to 3-31-2031 for the purchase of various upfit components for City Fleet vehicles, citywide (SC-00011207). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  15. 26-0519 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Bear Communications, Inc., for the purchase of various upfit components for City Fleet vehicles, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Bear Communications, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 with an end date of 3-31-2029 with options to renew up to 3-31-2031 for the purchase of various upfit components for City Fleet vehicles, citywide (SC-00011208). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  16. 26-0520 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control Corp., to provide pest control services citywide, excluding Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control Corp. to add $150,000.00 for a new total of $1,100,000.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 4-30-2028 to provide pest control services citywide, excluding Denver International Airport (GENRL-202367381/GENRL-202683456-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  17. 26-0529 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Enterprise Fund, Inc., to fund the Business Investments, Loans and Development Denver Program that will provide affordable loans, grant funding, and business coaching to small businesses seeking to start, restart, restructure, improve upon or grow in their endeavors who have traditionally lacked access to capital markets, citywide. Approves a contract with Colorado Enterprise Fund, Inc. for up to $9,000,000.00 from the Herman Malone Fund (not exceed $3 Million per program year nor the amount of sales tax dollars collected from cannabis sales in Denver and committed to this Agreement) with an end date of 4-30-2029 to fund the Business Investments, Loans and Development Denver Program (BUILD Denver Program) that will provide affordable loans, grant funding, and business coaching (focused on capital readiness) to small businesses seeking to start, restart, restructure, improve upon or grow in their endeavors who have traditionally lacked access to capital markets, citywide (OEDEV-202582811). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  18. 26-0543 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and West Community Economic Development Corporation for operation of the Westwood Community Center at 1000 S Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, Westwood Neighborhood, Council District 3. Approves the Lease Agreement with West Community Economic Development Corporation for $10.00, commencing on February 21, 2026, and expiring one day prior to execution of the new lease for operation of the Westwood Community Center at 1000 S Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO, Westwood Neighborhood, Council District 3 (FINAN-202684002). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  19. 26-0544 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Central Lodging, LLC for reimbursement of repairs to the property due to damages caused during occupancy of the non-congregate shelter located at 4849 Bannock Street in Globeville, in Council District 9. Amends a Lease Agreement with Central Lodging, LLC to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $13,426,600.00 and to add 21 months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 for reimbursement of repairs to the property due to damages caused during occupancy of the non-congregate shelter located at 4849 Bannock Street in Globeville, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202371671/FINAN-202682971-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  20. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
  21. 26-0516 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Remy Corporation for Professional Services related to the Workday platform. Amends a contract with The Remy Corporation to add two years for a new end date of 11-15-2028 for Professional Services related to the Workday platform. No change to contract capacity, citywide (TECHS-202370662/TECHS-202684013-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  22. * A bill for an ordinance amending Section 20-76, Division 3, Article IV, Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding prevailing wage. Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding prevailing wage paid to certain workers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Bill
  23. 26-0548 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Peter Whiteneck to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the City Council appointment of Peter Whiteneck to the Civil Service Commission for a term effective immediately and ending 4-30-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  24. Health and Safety
  25. 26-0541 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning for to provide Behavioral Support Services for eligible students in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms as a delegate agency of DGKHS. No change to contract term, in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, 11. Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning to add $18,000.00 for a new total of $1,988,083.00 to provide Behavioral Support Services for eligible students in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms as a delegate agency of DGKHS. No change to contract term, in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, 11 (MOEAI-202580211/MOEAI-202683870-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2026.
    Resolution
  26. Parks, Art and Culture
  27. 26-0530 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AloTerra Restoration Services Inc. to provide on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with AloTerra Restoration Services Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years to provide on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683496). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  28. 26-0531 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Biohabitats, Inc. for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with Biohabitats, Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683518). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  29. 26-0532 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elite Industries Inc. for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with Elite Industries Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683497). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  30. 26-0533 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ERO Resources Corporation for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with ERO Resources Corporation for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683517). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  31. 26-0534 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and GEI Consultants, Inc. for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683498). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  32. 26-0535 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HMI, LLC for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with HMI, LLC for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683514). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  33. 26-0536 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Landtech Contractors, LLC for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with Landtech Contractors, LLC for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683505). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  34. 26-0537 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Design Group, Inc. for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with Matrix Design Group, Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683504). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  35. 26-0538 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Merjent, Inc. for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with Merjent, Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683555). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  36. 26-0539 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide. Approves an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for $3,000,000.00 and for five years for on-call restoration, ecological, and technical services, citywide (PARKS-202683515). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  37. 26-0540 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens for shared revenue related to a joint plant sale, in Council District 9. Approves a contract between Denver Parks and Recreation and Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) to host a joint spring plant sale at the City Park Greenhouse to improve food access and fundraise for both entities. There will be a 50/50 split of generated sales, in Council District 9 (PARKS-202683255). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026.
    Resolution
  38. South Platte River
  39. * A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 361-363 West Evans Avenue in Overland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-8, located at 361-363 West Evans Avenue, in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2026.
    Bill
  40. Transportation and Infrastructure
  41. 26-0517 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and DURAN EXCAVATING, INC. for the Tennessee & Oneida Storm System Phase 3 that will relieve flooding, relocate sanitary mains, include asphalt paving, and miscellaneous concrete flatwork restoration, in Council Districts 5 & 6 . Approves a contract with DURAN EXCAVATING, INC. for $5,928,075.00 with a term of NTP + 270 Days for the Tennessee & Oneida Storm System Phase 3 that will relieve flooding, relocate sanitary mains, include asphalt paving, and miscellaneous concrete flatwork restoration, in Council Districts 5 & 6 (DOTI-202582578). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2026.
    Resolution
  42. 26-0522 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Irving Street, located at the intersection of North Irving Street and West Colfax Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Irving Street, located at the intersection of North Irving Street and West Colfax Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2026.
    Resolution
  43. 26-0523 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Applied Property Services Inc. to oversee parking lot maintenance, landscaping and snow removal services at the 61st and Pena Station Plaza and Parking Lot. Approves a contract with Applied Property Services Inc. for $800,000.00 and for three years with two one-year options to extend to oversee parking lot maintenance, landscaping and snow removal services at the 61st and Pena Station Plaza and Parking Lot, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202581415). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2026.
    Resolution
  44. 26-0524 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Knaq, Inc. for Knaq hardware, software, licenses and support at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Knaq, Inc. for $1,700,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Knaq hardware, software, licenses and support at the Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00011150). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2026.
    Resolution
  45. *indicates committee action item