Parks, Art and Culture

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City and County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee approved an $8.4 million grant from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to fund the La Alma-Lincoln Park Vision Plan through 2028, supporting outdoor recreation improvements in Council District 3. The committee also approved an $8.4 million contract amendment with Aramark for janitorial services at major arts venues including Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Denver Coliseum, extending the agreement through the end of 2026.

Key Decisions

  • La Alma-Lincoln Park Vision Plan Grant Approved
  • Aramark Janitorial Services Contract Amendment Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 26-0655 Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources for $8,400,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 for the implementation of the La Alma-Lincoln Park Vision Plan through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant, in Council District 3 (PARKS-202683454).
    Resolution
  3. 26-0657 Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership to add $8,400,000.00 for a new total of $83,150,000.00 and to add seven months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide janitorial services for Arts & Venues locations of: Red Rocks Amphitheater, McNichols Civic Center Building, Denver Arts Complex, and Denver Coliseum, citywide (THTRS-201736911/THTRS-202683864-05).
    Resolution