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South Platte River Committee

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391 1437 Bannock Street

TL;DR

The South Platte River Committee approved nearly $1.7 million in additional funding for flood control work downstream of Florida Avenue and green-lit a $1.58 million construction contract for a new Denver Parks and Recreation facility at Cuernavaca Park. The committee also extended a shelter lease in the Five Points neighborhood and dedicated several parcels of land for public street use.

Key Decisions

  • Cuernavaca Park Recreation Facility Construction Approved
  • South Platte River Flood Control Project Funding Increase Approved
  • Five Points Congregate Shelter Lease Extension Approved
  • Public Right-of-Way Dedications (East 51st Avenue area) Approved
  • Public Right-of-Way Dedications (Washington Street/48th-49th Avenue area) Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 25-2128 Approves a contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC for $1,584,140.00 with a term of NTP + 365 days for the construction of a new Denver Parks and Recreation facility at Cuernavaca Park, in Council District 1 (DOTI-202581941).
    Resolution
  3. 25-2131 Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East 51st Avenue, located at the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street, and 2) East 51st Avenue, located near the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street, in Council District 9.
    Resolution
  4. 25-2144 Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District to add $1,630,000.00 for a new total of $11,050,570.00 to the South Platte River downstream of Florida Avenue construction project. No change to the agreement terms, in Council District 7 (PARKS-202053889/PARKS-202582193-05).
    Bill
  5. 25-2150 Amends a Lease Agreement with The Salvation Army to add $62.00 for a new total of $120.00 and to add 24 months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate a congregate shelter at 1901 29th Street in the Five Points Neighborhood, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202371261/FINAN-202582790-03).
    Resolution
  6. 25-2158 Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue, and 2) Public Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue, in Council District 9.
    Resolution