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26-1312: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Anne Rowe to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.This document is a professional biography, not legislation. It identifies Anne Bye Rowe, a Denver-based business owner with experience in personal-assistance services, publishing, and investment banking. It also highlights her extensive public-service background, particularly her elected service on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education from 2011 to 2019, including four years as president. Her community involvement includes leadership or board roles with the Denver Preschool Program, DPS Foundation, Educate Denver, and several statewide and local organizations focused on education, children, and families. The document provides context about her qualifications and civic experience but does not describe any Denver law, policy, legislative proposal, affected population, or government-information requirement.26-1313: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of LaKeshia Allen Horner to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a professional résumé, not legislation. It describes Keshia Allen Horner, a Denver-based data analytics and government-management professional. Her City and County of Denver Auditor’s Office experience included serving as senior auditor, lead auditor, and audit supervisor from 2014 to 2019. She supervised audits of city operations and developed more than 40 recommendations intended to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including work involving jail operations and fire-department resource allocation. The résumé also notes leadership roles at ProgressNow Colorado and her current firm, Mariposa Analytics. It contains no bill, ordinance, legal requirements, affected populations, or proposed changes to Denver law. Consequently, it does not establish a legislative impact or provide a basis for evaluating legislation related to access to government information.26-1314: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Lydia Prado to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a professional biography of a Denver-based behavioral-health and community-services leader, not legislation itself. It describes leadership at the Mental Health Center of Denver from 2001–2018, including developing culturally responsive mental-health programs, prevention and early-intervention strategies, participatory research, staff training, and partnerships serving underserved populations. It also notes work with the University of Denver and extensive grant-funded research and program evaluation. These activities relate to Denver by addressing local health and environmental inequities, marginalized communities, and community-based service delivery. The listed presentations and media appearances show public engagement on behavioral health, housing, social trust, and community development, but the document identifies no specific bill, ordinance, legal requirement, funding measure, or legislative action.26-1315: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Nathaniel Cradle to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a résumé for Nathaniel R. Cradle, a Denver early-childhood nonprofit executive and mayoral appointee to the Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Board since 2023. It describes his role in shaping DPP’s 2025–2030 strategy, including expanding birth-to-five services, coordinating providers, improving workforce pay and career pathways, and promoting equitable, culturally responsive access. DPP is described as a voter-funded program that distributed about $23 million in tuition credits to 4,864 learners and invested $3.6 million in quality improvements for 264 providers in 2024–25. Cradle also reviewed the program budget and supported a federal child-care bill. His Denver-based nonprofit work includes tuition assistance, workforce training, facility investment, and food-access support.26-1316: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of William “Zaki” Robbins to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2027 through 12-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a professional biography, not legislation. It describes William Zaki Robbins, a Denver-based corporate and finance attorney and current director at Fennemore Craig. His work includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, lending, real estate finance, renewable-energy projects, regulatory compliance, privacy, and data security. He previously practiced at Moye White and in New York, and interned with the Denver District Attorney’s Economic Crime Unit. Robbins holds leadership roles with Denver-area civic, education, preschool, and community organizations, including the Denver Preschool Program and Mullen High School. The document does not identify any proposed or enacted City of Denver legislation, explain legal requirements, or establish rights or obligations for residents. Its relevance to Denver is primarily biographical and civic, showing professional and community connections rather than a specific governmental policy.26-1317: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Radha Kilaru to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 9-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a Denver City Council appointment application for Radha Rani Kilaru to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC). Her application was created July 10, 2026, and changed from “New” to “In Progress” on July 13; no appointment or term dates are shown. Kilaru is a U.S. citizen and Colorado resident of more than 30 years with an MBA in Management Information Systems and former experience as an Oracle database administrator for the federal Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Her stated qualifications include leadership in Colorado’s South Asian community and advocacy for women, older adults, elder safety, and access to justice. The record includes her résumé, biography, and photograph, but provides limited information about district, references, education details, or final eligibility determinations.26-1318: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Alezandro Ruvalcaba to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board for a term from 9-30-2026 through 9-30-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.This document concerns Alezandro Ruvalcaba’s application for appointment to Denver’s Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. The application was created December 13, 2025, and changed from “New” to “In Progress” on February 19, 2026; it is associated with a council resolution. Ruvalcaba works as a Management Analyst Associate at Denver Human Services and previously coordinated programs for Denver Human Rights and Community Partnerships, including strategic planning, emergency preparedness, data evaluation, and emergency shelter operations. He has also served on the Denver Latino Commission and Denver LGBTQ Commission. The record identifies him as a Denver-area public servant focused on equity, transparent government, data-informed policy, and community needs.26-1319: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Patrick Walton to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board for a term from 9-30-2026 through 9-30-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.This document concerns Patrick G. Walton’s application for appointment to Denver’s Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. The application was created November 11, 2025, and changed from “New” to “In Progress” on February 19, 2026; it does not state that an appointment has been approved. Walton previously served on the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission and Denver LGBTQ Commission and currently serves on the Denver Agency for Human Rights and Community Rights Advisory Board, according to his biography. His qualifications include a master’s degree in public administration, experience with Denver government affairs and legislation, nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and his current role directing government and community affairs for Visit Denver. The record lists no registered-lobbyist or conflict-of-interest issue.26-1320: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Adriana Lopez to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document concerns Adriana Lopez’s application for appointment to the Denver Women’s Commission, a City and County of Denver advisory body. Her application was created July 20, 2026, and changed from “New” to “In Progress” on July 22, 2026; no council resolution number or appointment decision is shown. Lopez is a fifth-generation Denver resident with more than 15 years of communications, outreach, and public-sector experience, including leadership roles at Denver Human Services and Prosperity Denver Fund. Her work includes multilingual access, public engagement, crisis communications, records compliance, and partnerships with city agencies and community organizations. She also leads local civic and nonprofit groups. The application and résumé provide information relevant to evaluating her qualifications, community ties, and potential role in advising the city on issues affecting women.26-1322: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jill Perks to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document records Jill Perks’s application for appointment to the Denver Women’s Commission, a city board that advises on issues affecting women and gender equity. The application was created June 18, 2026, and moved from “New” to “In Progress” on June 22; it does not show a final Council resolution or appointment decision. Perks is identified as a Denver resident, registered voter, and non-registered lobbyist, with no reported conflict of interest. Her qualifications include more than 10 years of leadership in operations, finance, technology, organizational systems, and workforce management. She also serves as an abortion doula and participates in community and nonprofit initiatives focused on inclusion and accessible participation. The materials matter because they provide public information about a prospective civic appointee’s background, disclosures, and qualifications.26-1323: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Women's Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Whitney Woods to the Denver Women's Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.This document is a Denver City Council appointment record, not legislation. It shows Whitney Woods’ application for the Denver Women’s Commission, with the record created July 17, 2026, and status changed from “New” to “In Progress.” The form indicates Denver residency or employment, no registered-lobbyist status, no reported conflict of interest, and Council District 5. Supporting materials include her résumé, biography, and headshot. Woods is executive director of the Rose Andom Center, which coordinates services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, government, communications, operations, budgeting, and community partnerships, plus prior service on Colorado and Denver-area boards. If appointed, she would join a city advisory body focused on women’s issues, giving residents public visibility into the candidate’s qualifications and the municipal appointment process.26-1324: Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East Hampden Avenue, located at the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Willow Street, and 2) South Willow Street, located at the intersection of South Willow Street and East Hampden Avenue, in Council District 4.Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure requests a City Council resolution formally laying out, opening, and establishing two City-owned parcels as public right-of-way: a portion of East Hampden Avenue and a portion of South Willow Street at their intersection. The dedication supports the “3488 S Willow St.” development, which will replace an existing commercial building with a financial institution. The parcels were deeded to Denver for this transportation purpose and total approximately 1,685 square feet, or 0.044 acres. The action affects public street infrastructure and nearby property in Council District 4, represented by Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell. If approved, the resolution would place the land within Denver’s public thoroughfare system, clarifying its municipal transportation use and supporting the surrounding redevelopment.26-1325: Vacates a portion of Chopper Circle right-of-way at 1000 Chopper Circle, with reservations, in Council District 3.Denver legislation is being requested to vacate approximately 4,466 square feet of Chopper Circle public right-of-way at 1000 Chopper Circle for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment’s Ball Arena redevelopment. The proposed ordinance would affect the public roadway area and the adjacent redevelopment property in Council District 3. Denver agencies and utility providers generally found no objection after review; public notice was posted and mailed to nearby owners and neighborhood organizations, with no comments received. The vacation would include dedications for portions of Wynkoop Street and Chopper Circle. Denver would retain a perpetual utility easement for utilities and drainage, requiring a hard surface and prohibiting structures, landscaping, or grading changes without approval. The property owner would be responsible for utility-related damage and maintenance obligations.26-1326: Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East 7th Avenue, North Grant Street, East 6th Avenue, and North Sherman Street, in Council District 7.Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure requested a City Council resolution to formally lay out, open, and establish a City-owned parcel as public right-of-way, specifically a public alley. The approximately 550-square-foot parcel is the east two feet of Lots 1–11 in Block 25 of Arlington Heights Addition and is bounded by East 6th and 7th avenues and North Grant and Sherman streets. The dedication supports the Avalon Governor’s Park apartment development at 200 East 7th Avenue, following demolition of existing structures and a parking garage. The City received the land by deed for this purpose. The action would place the property under the City’s public thoroughfare system and affect nearby residents, property owners, and alley users in Council District 7.26-1331: Revokes Ordinance No.908, Series of 2004 which granted a revocable permit to 2401 Blake Street LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with a handicap ramp and stairs at 2409 Blake Street, Council District 9.Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is seeking a City Council ordinance to revoke a 2004 permit allowing 2401 Blake Street LLC and successors to place a handicap ramp and stairs in the public right-of-way at 2409 Blake Street in Council District 9. The improvements and the building they served were demolished around 2017. DOTI investigated the request from LW Canvas LLC, confirmed the encroachment was removed and the right-of-way coordinated for restoration, and reported no objection to revocation. Denver’s process requires permit holders to obtain necessary permits, remove the encroachment, restore the right-of-way, submit supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees. Revocation must be approved by the same authority that approved the original permit—in this case, City Council. The action would formally end an obsolete private-use authorization and clarify the status of public space.26-1344: Approves a master purchase order with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for $30,000,000.00 and for two years with three (3) one-year options to extend to provide hardware, software, and technical support for network Information Technology (IT) infrastructure equipment, software, maintenance and services for configuration and installation of goods at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00011584).Denver’s Master Purchase Order SC-00011584 authorizes Advanced Network Management, Inc. to supply network infrastructure equipment, software, subscriptions, maintenance, installation, and related support to the City, including Denver International Airport. The agreement runs through September 15, 2029, with possible renewals through September 15, 2031, and permits purchases up to $30 million, subject to City Council approval, appropriated funds, and written orders. It establishes fixed pricing and discounts, inspection and warranty rights, audit access, insurance, accessibility, wage, nondiscrimination, environmental, and security requirements. Vendor staff may require background checks, CJIS training, and airport badges. The City may terminate for convenience and pays only for accepted, authorized work.26-1345: Approves a master purchase order with ePlus Technology, Inc. for $30,000,000.00 and for two years with three (3) one-year options to extend to provide hardware, software, and technical support for network Information Technology (IT) infrastructure equipment, software, maintenance and services for configuration and installation of goods at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00011587).Denver’s Master Purchase Order SC-00011587 authorizes ePlus Technology, Inc. to supply network infrastructure hardware, software, subscriptions, maintenance, installation, and related support to the City, including Denver International Airport. The agreement runs through September 15, 2029, with possible renewals through September 15, 2031, and caps City payments at $30 million, subject to City Council approval and appropriated funds. It establishes fixed pricing and vendor warranties, inspection, audit, insurance, accessibility, nondiscrimination, wage, environmental, security, and federal-compliance requirements. Vendor staff may require background checks, CJIS training, and airport access authorization. The nonexclusive contract does not guarantee purchases and allows termination for convenience.26-1347: Approves a master purchase order with Trace3 Government LLC. for $30,000,000 and for two years with three (3) one-year options to extend to provide hardware, software, and technical support for network Information Technology (IT) infrastructure equipment, software, maintenance and services for configuration and installation of goods at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00011585).Denver’s Master Purchase Order SC-00011585 establishes a nonexclusive purchasing agreement with Trace3 Government, LLC (with Advanced Network Management identified in Exhibit A) for network infrastructure hardware, software, subscriptions, maintenance, installation, and related support. The term runs through September 15, 2029, with possible renewals through September 15, 2031, and total City payments capped at $30 million, subject to City Council approval, appropriations, and accepted work. The agreement governs pricing, inspections, warranties, audits, insurance, accessibility, nondiscrimination, prevailing wages, and vendor accountability. It also requires background checks and CJIS or airport-security compliance where applicable, while allowing Denver to terminate for convenience. The contract supports City technology operations and public oversight through audit and records-access provisions.26-1246: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Laurie Clark to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for a term from 9-1-2026 through 9-1-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a professional biography, not legislation. It describes Laurie A. Clark, a Denver Juvenile Court judge serving since 2013, and outlines her legal education, judicial experience, training, publications, and leadership roles. Her work centers on juvenile justice, family law, child welfare, domestic violence, human trafficking, racial equity, diversion, restorative justice, and trauma-informed courts. She participates in Denver and Colorado initiatives, including the Denver Crime Reduction Commission, Juvenile Services Planning Committee, and court best-practices groups. The information matters because it shows the experience and institutional roles relevant to decisions affecting Denver children, families, and court users, while providing public transparency about judicial qualifications and professional activities.26-1247: Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Kristin (Kate) Bastedenbeck to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 9-30-2026 through 9-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a Denver City Council appointment application for Kristin “Kate” Bastedenbeck to the Denver Community Corrections Board (BAC-10658). Created July 15, 2026, and moved from “New” to “In Progress” on July 16, it includes her résumé and supporting files but does not show a final appointment decision or council resolution number. Bastedenbeck leads Over The Rainbow Project and Over The Rainbow Behavioral Health, organizations providing behavioral health, recovery, reentry, and community reintegration services. Her experience includes justice-system collaboration, nonprofit governance, grants, compliance, and peer-support credentials. The board role would affect Denver’s community-corrections policies and stakeholders, including justice-involved residents, service providers, and public agencies. Publicizing the application helps residents evaluate the nominee’s qualifications, potential conflicts, and representation in city government.26-1248: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Cherry Creek Sub-Area Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Daniel Reagan to the Cherry Creek Sub-Area Business Improvement District for a term from 8-31-2025 through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.Daniel Reagan is a business executive, engineer, commercial real estate developer, and civic volunteer with more than 45 years of leadership experience. His work includes aerospace technology management at Lockheed Martin Space Systems and executive leadership at Reagan Partnership, focused on real estate, investment, and consulting. In Denver, Reagan has participated in redevelopment projects in Lower Downtown and the Central Platte Valley and has served on the Cherry Creek Sub-Area Business Improvement District board since 2000, supporting district maintenance, safety, appearance, and economic vitality. As chair of the Denver County Cultural Council, he oversaw reviews and allocations of Scientific and Cultural Facilities District funding to local arts and cultural organizations. The document describes his background and civic roles but does not identify specific legislation or proposed changes to Denver law.26-1249: Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Cherry Creek Sub-Area Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of David Veldman to the Cherry Creek Sub-Area Business Improvement District for a term from 8-31-2025 through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.The document is a professional biography for David P. Veldman and does not describe legislation enacted or proposed by the City and County of Denver. Veldman holds a degree in real estate and finance, a CCIM designation, and a Colorado real estate brokerage license held since 1981. He has operated commercial real estate and property management companies, including Veldman Morgan Commercial and Horizon West Property Management. He purchased and renovated 1422 Delgany Street in 2001 and has served for more than a decade as a board member or director of the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District (BID). The document may be relevant to Denver because of his property ownership and BID involvement, but it provides no legislative text, policy proposal, legal requirements, affected groups, or explanation of public impact.26-1252: Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 76 N Hazel Ct., 80-90 Yates St., and 4519 W 3rd Ave., in Council District 3.Denver is considering council-sponsored rezoning case 2026-REZONE-0000005 for three Denver Housing Authority properties in Barnum and Barnum West: 76 N. Hazel Court, 80–90 N. Yates Street, and 4519 W. 3rd Avenue. The proposal would change zoning from E-SU-Dx, allowing single-unit homes, to E-TU-C, allowing two-unit and tandem homes up to 2.5 stories. DHA and Habitat for Humanity plan income-restricted ownership homes, primarily for households earning up to 80% of area median income, with long-term affordability through a community land trust. City staff and the Planning Board recommended approval, citing consistency with Denver’s adopted plans. One nearby resident opposed the Hazel Court rezoning, citing property maintenance, construction, neighborhood disruption, and fairness concerns during a west Denver rezoning pause.26-1254: Approves the Department of Housing Stability’s one-year continuation plan for 2027 in accordance with the Denver Revised Municipal Code, citywide.The 2027 HOST Strategic Plan guides Denver’s Department of Housing Stability for one year while a state-required Housing Needs Assessment informs a longer-term plan beginning in 2028. Proposed legislation would require HOST to present the 2027 continuation plan and submit the next long-range plan by September 1, 2027. The plan affects renters, homeowners, people experiencing homelessness, developers, service providers, and City agencies. It targets 930 new and 490 preserved affordable units, lower housing cost burdens, higher homeownership, and assistance for at least 700 households at risk of homelessness. It also seeks to reduce homelessness, shelter 12,000 households, house 2,000 households, and serve 3,200 through rehousing programs. Progress will be tracked through housing and homelessness data systems, with community input and equity-focused strategies.26-1255: Approves a Funding and Assignment Agreement between the City and Denver Center for the Performing Arts for $3,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2031 to provide Vibrant Denver Bond proceeds for capital maintenance and/or improvements at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202684688).Denver legislation before the Parks, Arts & Culture Committee would implement voter-approved Vibrant Denver bond projects. Bill 26-1258 authorizes up to $4.45 million for Short Elliott Hendrickson to design a Red Rocks Amphitheatre backstage expansion and renovation through 2030. The project would add dressing rooms, elevators, covered parking, kitchens, offices, and upgraded technology while addressing ADA access, operational, and outdated facility problems. Three additional bills transfer $3 million each to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for fire-safety and HVAC upgrades, the Denver Zoo for capital improvements including a guest hub, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts for Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex improvements. The agreements affect city partner organizations and residents, performers, staff, and visitors by directing bond funds toward public cultural facilities and accessibility, safety, maintenance, and visitor services.26-1256: Approves a Funding and Assignment Agreement between the City and Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. (Zoo) for $3,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2031 to provide Vibrant Denver Bond proceeds for capital maintenance and/or improvements, such as the Guest Experience Hub, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202684440).Denver’s Parks, Arts & Culture Committee is considering four Vibrant Denver bond measures. Bill 26-1258 would authorize a $4.45 million architectural and engineering contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson through December 2030 for Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s backstage expansion, renovation, and accessibility improvements. The project would add dressing rooms, elevators, offices, kitchens, technology, and covered parking while addressing outdated facilities and barriers for performers and staff.
Bills 26-1255 through 26-1257 would transfer $3 million each to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Zoo, and Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Funds would support approved capital projects, including theater lobby upgrades, zoo guest facilities, museum fire-safety systems, and HVAC replacement. The agreements affect these partner organizations and Denver residents and visitors by directing voter-approved bond proceeds to cultural, safety, maintenance, and accessibility improvements.26-1257: Approves a Funding and Assignment Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Museum of Natural History d/b/a the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) for $3,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2031 to provide Vibrant Denver Bond proceeds to update life safety systems, including fire alarm and fire suppression, and repair and replace aged HVAC equipment throughout the Museum, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202684504).Denver’s Parks, Arts & Culture Committee is considering four measures funded through the voter-approved Vibrant Denver bond program. Bill 26-1258 would authorize up to $4.73 million through 2030 for architectural and engineering services to expand and renovate Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s backstage facilities, improve ADA access, and update performer, staff, kitchen, technology, and operational spaces. Construction is targeted for 2027–2028. Bills 26-1255 through 26-1257 would each provide $3 million to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Zoo, and Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Funds would support facility improvements, guest amenities, life-safety systems, HVAC replacement, and deferred maintenance. The agreements affect these partner institutions and Denver residents and visitors by directing bond proceeds toward public cultural and recreational assets.26-1258: Approves a contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated for $4,450,983.25 with an end date of 12-1-2030 to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Red Rocks Backstage Expansion and Accessibility Improvements, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465, in Mountain Parks (DOTI-202685526).Denver City Council’s Parks, Arts & Culture Committee is considering four Vibrant Denver bond measures. Bill 26-1258 would authorize a professional-services contract of up to $4.73 million with Short Elliott Hendrickson through December 2030 to design Red Rocks Amphitheatre backstage expansion, renovation, and accessibility improvements. The project would address ADA barriers, outdated facilities, and operational needs, with construction planned during offseasons and $35.1 million in voter-approved bond funding.
Bills 26-1255 through 26-1257 would transfer $3 million each to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Denver Zoo. Funds would support theater renovations, museum fire-safety and HVAC upgrades, and zoo maintenance and guest improvements. Reimbursements occur as work is completed, increasing public access, safety, and long-term usability.26-1261: Approves a request to officially name the unnamed future park at approximately 47th Ave. and N. Telluride St., Denver CO 80249 as Fox Run Park, per the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, in Council District 11.The proposed Denver ordinance would officially name the currently unnamed, approximately 13-acre park at 47th Avenue and North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch “Fox Run Park.” Conveyed to the city in 2008, the site is under construction, with completion expected in early 2027. The name reflects a red fox sighting reported during early planning and the area’s natural character. It emerged through a community-led process involving neighborhood residents, city representatives, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members. Public surveys identified Fox Run as the preferred name, supported by 361 valid signatures. The Advisory Board unanimously approved the recommendation, which now requires City Council consideration. The legislation would establish the park’s official public identity and demonstrate community participation in naming city facilities.26-1262: Amends a Purchase Order with Verizon Communications Inc., by adding $995,000.00 for a new total of $1,989,000.00 for cellular service. No change to PO term, citywide not including DEN (PO-00178262).Denver issued Verizon Communications a $994,000 blanket purchase order for wireless services covering January 1 through December 31, 2026, or until encumbered funds are exhausted. Technology Services will place orders as needed; the City does not guarantee that the full amount will be spent. The order is tax-exempt, payable by check under net-30 terms, and must not exceed the authorized amount without Purchasing approval. Invoices and correspondence must match the purchase order and include its number. The purchase cites Denver Revised Municipal Code §20-64.5 and states that it is contingent on City Council approval under §3.26(e). Its terms supersede the referenced state contract and NASPO agreement. Changes require prior Purchasing approval.26-1265: Minutes of Monday, August 24, 2026At its August 24, 2026 meeting, the Denver City Council approved resolutions covering citywide contracts, affordable housing, community facilities, transportation, infrastructure, and Denver International Airport operations. Actions included $4.52 million for housing in North Capitol Hill, $5.33 million for a Broadway Station pedestrian bridge, expanded towing and supply contracts, airport vehicle and bus purchases, and appointments to city boards. The Council introduced ordinances addressing affordable housing, renewable-natural-gas and stormwater infrastructure, regional food access, stadium-related agreements, and easement changes. It gave final approval to measures expanding Denver’s role in the RTD LiVE program, supporting Theatre at Loretto Heights, and providing $15 million to the Colorado Symphony with naming rights for Boettcher Concert Hall. Most measures passed unanimously; the towing resolution passed 11–1.26-1267: Shared Bike and Scooter ProgramDenver’s Shared Bike & Scooter Program, operated under a three-year Veo license agreement, expands affordable transportation while requiring quarterly reports on safety, enforcement, equity, parking, and environmental impacts. In Q2 2026, riders took 1.34 million trips, averaging nearly 22,000 daily; about 63% were discounted and 42% were free or nearly free through Access, resident, and Opportunity Area programs. The program affects riders, pedestrians, neighborhoods, and city agencies. Denver law generally prohibits sidewalk riding, except in limited circumstances, and establishes escalating warnings, fines, and account suspension. The city and Veo are adding geofencing, slow and no-parking zones, mandatory parking areas, corrals, education, and safety technology. These measures matter because they seek to improve mobility and transit connections while reducing sidewalk conflicts, clutter, unsafe riding, and transportation costs.26-1268: A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00) made payable to Salazar Law, LLC f/b/a Tatiana Feigenblatt, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Tatiana Feigenblatt-Blazquez v. City and County of Denver and Dominick Salinas, which was filed in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2023CV32901.
A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00) made payable to Salazar Law, LLC f/b/a Tatiana Feigenblatt, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Tatiana Feigenblatt-Blazquez v. City and County of Denver and Dominick Salinas, which was filed in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2023CV32901. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-25-2026.Denver City Council Resolution CR26-1268 authorizes a $125,000 payment from the City’s 2026 “Liability Claims” appropriation account to Salazar Law, LLC, formerly Tatiana Feigenblatt, resolving all claims in Tatiana Feigenblatt-Blazquez v. the City and County of Denver and Dominick Salinas, Denver District Court Case No. 2023CV32901. Payment is contingent on the claimant signing releases acceptable to the City Attorney. The resolution also directs the Manager of Finance to record and process the transaction. It affects Denver’s liability-claims fund and the parties to the lawsuit, and matters because it documents a city-funded legal settlement and its financial authorization. The Mayor-Council date was August 25, 2026, and the resolution was recorded as passed on August 31, 2026.26-1269: A Proclamation Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Denver Fire Station 23Proclamation No. 26-1269 is a ceremonial action by the Denver City Council recognizing the 75th anniversary of Denver Fire Station 23. Established in 1951 at 850 South Federal Boulevard after Westwood’s annexation, the station has provided fire protection, emergency response, and lifesaving services to southwest Denver, including Westwood, Athmar Park, Ruby Hill, and Harvey Park. The proclamation honors current and former firefighters, emergency personnel, civilian staff, retirees, and community members for their contributions. It also acknowledges Station 23’s neighborhood role and pink flamingo tradition. Passed August 31, 2026, the measure directs the Clerk and Recorder to seal and transmit copies to department leadership.26-1270: A Proclamation Recognizing September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthDenver City Council Proclamation No. 26-1270 recognizes September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights childhood cancer’s effects on children, survivors, and families, including intensive treatment, long-term health risks, research needs, and substantial medical, travel, and lost-income costs. The proclamation does not create new legal requirements or funding. Instead, it encourages Colorado residents to support related programs through donations of time or money and honors families, health professionals, and community organizations involved in childhood cancer care. The City Clerk and Recorder must affix the city seal and send copies to Team Nathaniel, The Morgan Adams Foundation, and the Pediatric and Adolescent Cancer Task Force of the Colorado Cancer Coalition. The Council passed it August 31, 2026.26-1271: A Proclamation Honoring the Celebration of Ashenda In ColoradoProclamation No. 26-1271, passed by the Denver City Council on August 31, 2026, honors Ashenda, a Tigrayan holiday celebrating women, girls, sisterhood, cultural expression, and community. It recognizes the Colorado Tigray community’s contributions to Denver and the annual Ashenda Festival held at City of Axum Park. The proclamation also affirms Denver’s partnership with Denver-Axum Sister Cities and its support for cultural traditions, intergenerational learning, and international collaboration. It does not create new laws, funding, or government requirements. Instead, it formally acknowledges the festival and community, directs the City Clerk to affix Denver’s seal, and requires a copy to be sent to the president of the Tigray Community of Colorado.26-1272: A Proclamation Recognizing International Overdose Grief DayDenver City Council Proclamation No. 26-1272 designates August 31 as Denver Overdose Grief Day, aligning with the international observance formerly known as Overdose Awareness Day. The proclamation recognizes people who have died from or experienced overdose and their families and communities, citing fentanyl, methamphetamine, polysubstance use, and an unregulated drug supply. It reports 563 drug-related deaths among Denver residents in 2025 and identifies overdose as the leading cause of death among Denver’s unhoused population. The proclamation challenges stigma and criminalization, supports public mourning, and highlights harm-reduction tools including naloxone, testing strips, syringe and pipe access, and drug checking. It directs the Clerk and Recorder to certify the proclamation and send it to the Harm Reduction Action Center.26-1273: A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to change the scope of work to allow HRAC to spend down ARPA funding on operational expenses, and OAF funding on the purchase of a building to provide behavioral health services, and syringe access services including supplies, education, wound care, sharps disposal, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and referrals to social support and healthcare services. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide.
Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center dba Harm Reduction Action Center to change the scope of work to allow HRAC to spend down ARPA funding on operational expenses, and OAF funding on the purchase of a building to provide behavioral health services, and syringe access services including supplies, education, wound care, sharps disposal, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and referrals to social support and healthcare services. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide (ENVHL-202473486/ENVHL-202685512-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-21-2026. Council President Romero Campbell approved direct filing this item on 8-27-2026.Denver City Council Resolution CR26-1273 approves a third amendment to the City’s agreement with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, operating as the Harm Reduction Action Center (HRAC). The amendment updates notice procedures and replaces the scope of work. It permits $489,376 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support HRAC operational costs and $239,345 in opioid settlement funds to help purchase a facility. The facility and services will support behavioral health, syringe access, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, wound care, supplies, education, referrals, and related services citywide. The agreement remains in effect through September 2026 for ARPA funds and December 2026 for opioid funds, with no change to its overall term or capacity. HRAC must meet service targets, submit reports and documented invoices, and comply with City, federal, and monitoring requirements.26-1274: Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by Delgany Street, 36th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, and 38th Street, in Council District 9.Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is requesting a City Council resolution to formally lay out, open, and establish a 75-square-foot City-owned parcel as a public alley. The parcel is bounded by Delgany Street, 36th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, and 38th Street, in Council District 9, represented by Darrell Watson. Denver received the land by deed in 2025, with its intended use as public right-of-way tied to the 3720 Delgany Townhomes development. The action would place the parcel within Denver’s thoroughfare system, supporting public access and infrastructure associated with the project. The resolution affects the City as property owner, the development project, nearby residents, and users of the future alley. The document does not identify costs, contracts, or a construction schedule.26-1279: Relinquishes a portion of the storm water and sanitary sewer easement established with Reception No. 2019060312 situated between East 56th Avenue, North Telluride Street, Green Valley Ranch Boulevard, and Peña Boulevard, in Council District 11.Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure requested an ordinance to relinquish a 57,845-square-foot (1.3279-acre) portion of a permanent storm-water and sanitary-sewer easement recorded in 2019. The area lies between East 56th Avenue, North Telluride Street, Green Valley Ranch Boulevard, and Peña Boulevard, within Council District 11. DIA Colorado JV LLC requested the change as part of the Gateway Landing North Filing No. 1 subdivision and related right-of-way dedication. City departments and outside agencies generally reported no objections; wastewater approval is conditioned on recording a replacement easement for proposed private storm improvements. The ordinance would remove the specified easement rights while preserving required utility protections.26-1296: Minutes of Monday, August 31, 2026At its August 31, 2026 meeting, the Denver City Council adopted resolutions, advanced ordinances, and approved community and city operations. Key actions included expanding a Harm Reduction Action Center grant for behavioral health and syringe-access services; updating supportive-housing data sharing; funding safer streets, airport infrastructure, jail food services, and affordable housing; and extending construction and project-management contracts. Council also approved a $125,000 settlement involving Denver Police, appointments to advisory councils, and easements for renewable natural gas and stormwater facilities. Zoning changes, Downtown Development Authority boundaries, and continued Denver Health sales-tax implementation were introduced. A West Colfax rezoning hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2026.26-1306: Approving the City Council appointment of Angel Hurtado to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors.The document is an executive résumé, not legislation. It describes Angel Hurtado, a Denver resident and nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience in human services, affordable housing, homelessness response, behavioral health, and related programs. As Chief Programs Officer for Volunteers of America Colorado, Hurtado oversees nearly 50 programs funded by more than 40 sources, including housing supports, shelters, Head Start, domestic-violence services, senior programs, and youth initiatives. The résumé identifies work with Denver-area agencies, Section 8 housing, supportive services, and homelessness coordination. While it does not propose or explain any City of Denver law, it provides background relevant to public policy and implementation affecting vulnerable residents.26-1307: Approving the City Council appointment of Fa’al Ali to the Denver County Cultural Council.The document is a professional biography, not legislation. It describes Fa’al Ali, a Denver-based creative director, cultural strategist, and public art advocate with more than 15 years of experience. His civic roles include serving on the 303 ArtWay Committee, which advises on a citywide creative corridor, and participating in the Buchtel Public Art Project’s artist-selection process. Through Eazy Media, ILA Gallery, ILA Prints, and related initiatives, he has worked with the City and County of Denver and supported exhibitions, public art, community programming, and creative entrepreneurship. The document indicates involvement in shaping Denver’s cultural and public-art ecosystem, with emphasis on artist representation, community engagement, access, and equity. It does not identify, summarize, or propose any specific Denver ordinance, bill, regulation, funding measure, or legal requirement.26-0344The proposed legislation in Denver aims to amend the Denver Zoning Code to extend the validity period for Site Development Plans (SDPs) approved on or before December 31, 2025, by an additional three years. This extension addresses challenges faced by developers in securing financing and obtaining building permits due to fluctuating market conditions. Currently, approved SDPs only have 30 months to secure permits, which has led to many projects facing expiration without construction starting.
The amendment, sponsored by Council President Amanda Sandoval, impacts all approved SDPs and is designed to ensure that viable projects can proceed, thereby contributing to the city's housing supply. A public hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2026, with further discussions planned for City Council. This legislation26-0346The legislation under consideration involves a request to rezone a property located at 1453 North Wabash Street in Denver’s East Colfax neighborhood from E-TU-B (Urban Edge – Two Unit) to E-MS-3 (Urban Edge-Main Street-3 stories). This change aims to unify zoning across a larger parcel currently occupied by an auto-body shop, allowing for expanded business operations and improved aesthetics. The proposal is supported by The Fax Partnership and aligns with Denver’s Comprehensive Plan 2040, Blueprint Denver, and the East Area Plan, promoting mixed-use development near transit. Public hearings have been conducted, with mixed feedback from neighbors. The rezoning is anticipated to enhance local business viability and contribute to community development.26-0355The proposed legislation involves an amendment to an existing sponsorship agreement between the City of Denver's Denver Arts & Venues and the Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy). The amendment seeks to increase funding by $386,363, bringing the total contract amount to $600,413, and extends the contract duration by three years, now set to end on March 31, 2029. This agreement allows Xcel Energy specific marketing rights and benefits at key city venues, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, such as signage and digital promotions. The initiative aims to enhance public engagement with the venues while generating essential revenue for Denver Arts & Venues. It primarily affects the arts community and city residents, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in sustaining public arts initiativesThe City of Denver is considering an ordinance to approve a contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated for $3,392,223, effective from March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. This contract pertains to the Facility Condition Assessment Program (FCAP), which aims to evaluate the physical condition of city-owned buildings and facilities. The program will identify existing and potential issues, assess the useful life of assets, and prioritize maintenance and repair needs. This information is critical for informed capital planning and ensuring safety and compliance across city infrastructure. The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure is the requesting agency, and the contract involves a competitive selection process. The initiative affects all city buildings and supports the city's goal of optimizing26-0370Resolution No. CR26-0370, approved by the Denver City Council, reappoints Keith Hayes to the Caring for Denver Board for a term starting immediately and ending on April 1, 2029. This board plays a critical role in shaping mental health and substance use services within the community. Hayes, who has extensive experience in recovery program leadership and trauma-informed support, will contribute his expertise to discussions on funding and policy strategies that address these issues. His involvement is significant as it aligns with Denver's ongoing efforts to enhance community mental health resources and support systems for individuals in recovery, ensuring that the city continues to prioritize these essential services.26-0371Resolution No. CR26-0371 from the City Council of Denver confirms the reappointment of Jesse Ogas to the Caring for Denver Board, effective immediately and lasting until April 1, 2029, or until a successor is appointed. This board plays a crucial role in addressing mental health and substance use issues within the community. Ogas brings over 30 years of leadership experience, particularly in project management, fundraising, and community partnerships, with notable roles in organizations like 9News and Firefly Autism. His diverse professional background and commitment to community engagement position him to effectively influence mental health initiatives in Denver, highlighting the importance of informed leadership in local governance and community welfare.26-0336The document outlines a legislative request to the City of Denver for the relinquishment of a Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement (PNEE) at 3875 Walnut Street, located in Council District 9. The request is initiated by S.A. Miro, Inc. on behalf of Denver WTC Office Owner, LLC, as the easement is no longer needed for a development that was never constructed. The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) has coordinated with multiple city agencies, all of which have expressed no objections to this relinquishment. This action is significant as it clears the way for potential new developments without the constraints of unnecessary easements, facilitating urban planning and property use in the area.