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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · City & County Building Parr-Widener Room 389

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved $30 million in equipment purchase orders for truck bodies and components, expanded funding for workers' compensation and firefighter benefits programs, and made significant investments in cultural institutions including $15 million for the Colorado Symphony and $2.5 million for the Theatre at Loretto Heights. The Council also approved a zoning change for North Speer Boulevard and amended the Mayor's Youth Commission to increase youth participation in city governance.

Key Decisions

  • North Speer Boulevard zoning change Approved
  • Equipment purchase orders ($30 million combined) Approved
  • Colorado Symphony funding agreement ($15 million through 2032) Approved
  • Mayor's Youth Commission reforms Approved
  • Theatre at Loretto Heights partnership ($2.5 million annually for 3 years) Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. INTRODUCTIONS
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  3. GENERAL SESSION
  4. MO - Q2 2026 Goals Report, Mayor Johnston
  5. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS
  6. Community Planning and Housing
  7. * Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-A to U-MX-2x, located at 3201 North Speer Boulevard in Council District 1.
    Bill
  8. Finance and Business
  9. 26-1112 Approves a Master Purchase Order with Kois Brothers Equipment CO, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 with an end date of 9-15-2029 with options for renewals not to surpass 9-15-2034 for the purchase of various truck bodies, components, parts and related installation services, citywide (SC-00011471).
    Resolution
  10. 26-1113 Approves a Master Purchase Order with O.J. Watson Company, Inc. for $25,000,000.00 with an end date of 9-15-2029 with options for renewals not to surpass 9-15-2034 for the purchase of various truck bodies, components, parts and related installation services, citywide (SC-00011472).
    Resolution
  11. 26-1114 Amends an agreement with Rising Medical Solutions, LLC to add $600,000.00 for a new total of $2,600,000.00 and to add five years for a new end date of 12-31-2031 to provide medical bill review and re-pricing services for the City and County of Denver’s self-insured/self-administered Workers’ Compensation program, citywide (FINAN-202160228/FINAN-202683987-02).
    Resolution
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  15. 26-1115 Amends an agreement with the Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, and Behavioral Health Benefit Trust to add $1,145,000.00 for a new total of $1,705,000.00 and to add five years for a new end date of 12-31-2031 to continue participation in the Voluntary Cancer Benefit Awards Program, citywide (FINAN-202160002/FINAN-202160002-01).
    Resolution
  16. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
  17. 26-1117 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Brad Deen to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  18. 26-1118 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Brad Brickley to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  19. 26-1119 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Scott Happel to the Broadway Denver General Improvement District for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  20. 26-1120 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Bluebird Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Tom Secrist to the Bluebird Business Improvement District for a term from 5-1-2026 through 5-1-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  21. 26-1121 Amends a contract with Pine Technologies, LLC to add $180,000.00 for a new total of $524,000.00 and to add three years for a new end date of 12-31-2029 for continual use and support of the JustWare software supporting the City Attorney’s Office, citywide (TECHS-202056360/TECHS-202685175-02).
    Resolution
  22. 26-1122 Amends a contract with Zuora, Inc. to add $3,099,182.10 for a new total of $12,051,915.25 and to add two years for a new end date of 7-19-2028 for continual use and support of the Zuora Billing Platform, citywide (TECHS-202055087/TECHS-202684808-02).
    Resolution
  23. 26-1145 Approving the City Council appointment of Council member Amanda Sandoval to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District.
    Resolution
  24. Health and Safety
  25. 26-1125 Amends a Revenue Intergovernmental Agreement with Regional Transportation District (RTD) to expand the services provided by Denver Human Services for eligibility determination, application processing, and services related to the RTD LiVE Program. No change to the capacity or term, citywide (SOCSV-202474273/SOCSV-202684832-01).
    Bill
  26. 26-1126 Approves a grant agreement with the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), for $860,516.00 with an end date of 3-31-2028 to support initiatives of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program aiding Federal, State, Local and Tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be critical drug-trafficking regions of the United States, citywide (POLIC-202685264).
    Resolution
  27. * Amends Article VIII, Division 2 of Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) concerning the Mayor’s Youth Commission to increase participation, representation, and impact of young leaders in Denver.
    Bill
  28. 26-1128 Amends a contract with Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) to add $241,000.00 for a new total of $655,180.98 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to continue the work of addressing healthy food access in the Denver Metro area as part of a regional food security strategy, citywide (ENVHL-202475653/ENVHL-202684798-02).
    Resolution
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  31. 26-1129 Amends a contract with Barton Institute for Community Action, fiscal sponsor of Food Justice Northwest Aurora (FJNWA) to add $239,000.00 for a new total of $702,000.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to continue the work of addressing healthy food access in the Denver Metro area as part of a regional food security strategy, citywide (ENVHL-202475318/ENVHL-202684791-02).
    Resolution
  32. Parks, Art and Culture
  33. * Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Community College of Denver for $2,500,000.00 in the first year for an initial three year term to establish the operational partnership for the Theatre at Loretto Heights, in Council District 2 (THTRS-202684800).
    Bill
  34. * Approves a Project Funding Agreement and transfer of naming rights between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Symphony Association for $15,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2032 and exempts the existing Boettcher Concert Hall and its immediate surroundings from the procedure for naming public buildings or major components of buildings, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202685266).
    Bill
  35. South Platte River
  36. 26-1130 Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a sculpture comprised of 8 cloud-shaped pieces with metal pipes at 1900 16th Street, in Council District 10.
    Resolution
  37. 26-1131 Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denver Union Station Metropolitan District No. 1, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a bike storage building at 1550 Wewatta Street, in Council District 10.
    Resolution
  38. Transportation and Infrastructure
  39. 26-1066 Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Vrain Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Utica Street, in Council District 3.
    Resolution
  40. 26-1132 Amends a contract with Mythograph, Inc.to add $382,066.00 for a new total of $2,882,066.00 for public art design, fabrication and installation services at Denver International Airport. No change to contract term, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264226/PLANE-202684754-01).
    Resolution
  41. 26-1133 Approves a Ground Service Equipment facilities lease between United Ground Express, Inc. and Denver International Airport for three years with two, 1-year options to extend, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202581315).
    Resolution
  42. 26-1134 Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Andrew Oliver and Elaine Oliver, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an existing retaining wall at 50 and 80 South Bellaire Street and Bayaud Avenue, in Council District 5.
    Resolution
  43. 26-1135 Amends a contract with Intermountain Electric, Inc. to add $100,000.00 for a new total of $500,000.00 and to update Exhibit B in its entirety for the Asset Management Agreement for additional asset management and maintenance services a public and fleet EV chargers owned by the City. No change to contract term, citywide (CASR-202263676/202685031-03).
    Resolution
  44. *indicates committee action item