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Transportation and Infrastructure

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Denver City Council approved two major solar energy agreements with Oak Leaf Solar 60 LLC to build a new solar array at Denver International Airport. The 25-year agreements include a ground lease and a power purchase plan that will generate renewable energy for the city, totaling nearly $50 million in investment.

Key Decisions

  • Ground Lease for Solar Array at Denver International Airport Passed
  • Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Energy Passed
  • Joseph P. Martinez Park Design Contract Extension Approved
  • High Point Subdivision Plat Approved
  • Property Encroachment Permits Approved
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Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 25-1187 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 60 LLC concerning a ground lease to build a new solar array at Denver International Airport. Approves a Ground Lease Agreement with Oak Leaf Solar 60 LLC for $2,335,009.00 and for a term of 25 years to build a new solar array at Denver International Airport (DEN) between 114th Street and the Denver/Adams County border and located approximately 0.30 miles west of the intersection of Hayesmount Rd and E 112th, or a mutually agreeable location at Denver International Airport in, Council District 11 (PLANE-202580625). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Vice Chair Hinds, that Council Resolutions 25-1187 and 25-1188 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  4. 25-1188 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 60 LLC concerning purchasing electricity and solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) from a solar array to be built at Denver International Airport. Approves a Power Purchase Agreement with Oak Leaf Solar 60 LLC for $47,473,937.00 and for a term of 25 years to purchase electricity and solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) from a solar array to be built at Denver International Airport (DEN) between 114th Street and the Denver/Adams County border and located approximately 0.30 miles west of the intersection of Hayesmount Rd and E 112th, or a mutually agreeable location at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202580623). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved for filing Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Vice Chair Hinds, that Council Resolutions 25-1187 and 25-1188 be approved for filing in a block, carried by the following vote:

  5. Briefings
  6. 25-1204 Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency Energy Briefing
    Presentation
  7. Consent Items
  8. 25-1176 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Michiko Kizaki, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1501 South Pearl Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Michiko Kizaki, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with elevated patios, canopy, and buried electrical line between the sidewalk and the street along East Florida Avenue at 1501 South Pearl Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1176 was approved by consent.

  9. 25-1178 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of HIGH POINT SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6. Approves HIGH POINT SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, a proposed Subdivision Plat located between High Point Blvd and E 72nd Ave, and N Argonne St and N Himalaya St, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1178 was approved by consent.

  10. 25-1179 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Livable Cities Studio, Inc. to consult and provide professional services for Landscape Architectural Design for the Joseph P. Martinez Park - Phase 1, in Council District 3. Amends a service agreement with Livable Cities Studio, Inc. to add six months for a new end date of 4-24-2026 to consultant and provide professional services for Landscape Architectural Design for the Joseph P. Martinez Park - Phase 1: Includes design and construction administration services, located at 900 N. Raleigh St. No change to agreement amount, in Council District 3 (DOTI-202264577/DOTI-202580316-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1179 was approved by consent.

  11. 25-1185 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Margaret Ann Ryan Sippel and Jeffrey M. Sippel, to encroach into the right-of-way at 670 North Columbine Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Margaret Ann Ryan Sippel and Jeffrey M. Sippel, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a 6-foot-tall cedar fence at 670 North Columbine Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item on at its meeting on 8-20-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1185 was approved by consent.