Denver, Colorado

How Denver is governed

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• Mayor

  Executive

  • Mike Johnston

  The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.

  • City Manager / Administrator

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    The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).

    • Police Chief

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      Leads the police department.

    • Fire Chief

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      Leads the fire and emergency services department.

    • Public Works Director

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      Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.

    • Finance Director

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      The budget, taxes, and city accounts.

    • Planning & Zoning Director

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      Land use, zoning, building permits.

    • Parks & Recreation Director

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      Parks, programs, and public facilities.

• City Council

  Legislative

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  The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.

  • City Clerk

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    Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.

  • City Attorney

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    The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.

  • Boards & Commissions

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    Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.

• Municipal Court

  Judicial

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  Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.

  • Municipal Judge

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    Presides over the municipal court.

Website

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Population over time

From 4,749 in 1860 to 715,522 in 2020 (+14,966.8%).

Denver council meetings

What the council and its committees are taking up, from the city's public meeting calendar.

Coming up

• City Council

  Monday, Nov 2, 2026, 3:30 PM

  Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber, 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

  Agenda Details

  25 items of legislation

  • 26-1657 Gonzales-Gutierrez Amendment #3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1658 Kashmann Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1659 Lewis Amendment #4 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1660 Lewis Amendment #5 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1661 Lewis Amendment #2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1662 Lewis Amendment #3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1665 Lewis Amendment #6 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1666 Lewis Amendment #7 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1667 Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, and Alvidrez Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1668 Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, and Alvidrez Amendment #2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1669 Gonzales-Gutierrez and Lewis Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1670 Romero Campbell, Alvidrez, and Watson Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1671 Lewis, Torres, and Gonzales-Gutierrez Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1663 Watson Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1664 Watson and Alvidrez Amendment #1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget

  • 26-1630 Minutes of Monday, October 26, 2026

  • 26-1576 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $1,471,349.00 for a new total of $5,108,891.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide (HOST-202477476/ HOST-202686012-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting...

  • 26-1577 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing support for families experiencing literal homelessness and who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $627,200.00 for a new total of $2,256,863.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to support rapid rehousing support for families experiencing literal homelessness and who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502/HOST-2026...

  • 26-1497 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., to continue the contracting of security guard services, citywide. Amends a contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. to add $11,000,000.00 for a new total of $82,200,000.00 and to add nine (9) months for a new end date of 9-30-2027 for the contracting of security guard services, citywide (GENRL-202686092/GENRL-202161226-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approve...

  • 26-1531 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for the “SFY27 Workforce Enterprise Fund” program and the funding therefor. Amends a Grant Agreement the State of Colorado Department of Labor & Employment to allocate the first Notice of Funding Allocation in the amount of $1,323,550.00 for federal financial assistance for implementation and operation of existing and new programs for the State’s workforce development program in Section 8-83-204 C.R.S. and Fe...

  • 26-1532 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mitchell International Inc. for Workers’ Compensation pharmacy benefit manager services. Amends a contract with Mitchell International, Inc., by adding 1 year for a new end date of 12-31-2027 for Workers’ Compensation pharmacy benefit manager services. No change to contract capacity, citywide (FINAN-202159128/FINAN-202685540-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1533 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Injury Care Associates LLC to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. Amends a contract with Injury Care Associates, LLC to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. No change to contract capacity, citywide (FINAN-202371566/ FINAN-202685018-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meetin...

  • 26-1534 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Peak Form, LLC to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. Amends a contract with Peak Form, LLC to reduce funds by $500,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,000.00 and add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. No change to contract capacity, citywide (FINAN-202371601/FINAN-202685021-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee...

  • 26-1535 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. Approves a contract with Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC for $2,500,000.00 and two years, with an end date of 12-31-2028, to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers, citywide (FINAN-202685605). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1337 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Alterra Mountain Company U.S. Inc. to lease space located at 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 10. Approves a Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver, as landlord, and Alterra Mountain Company, U.S. INC, as tenant, to lease approximately 64,654 square feet of space located at 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202686040). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Commi...

• Community Planning and Housing

  Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, 1:30 PM

  City & County Building, Room 391

  Agenda Details

  1 item of legislation

  • 26-1627 Amends DRMC Section 30-10 to allow review of historic preservation tax credit applications by the Department of Community Planning and Development.

• Parks, Art and Culture

  Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

  City and County Building, room 391

  Agenda Details

  3 items of legislation

  • 26-1621 Approves a contract with DAVID OWEN TRYBA ARCHITECTS, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION for $16,490,000.00 with an end date of 1-30-2030 to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation from the Vibrant Denver GO Bond 2026B to renovate and rehabilitate the existing concert hall, Boettcher Concert Hall on the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 1000 14th St., Denver, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202686303).

  • 26-1651 Amends section 39-121 of Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding the fee schedule for use of facilities managed and operated by Denver Golf Enterprise.

  • 26-1652 Amends section 39-121 of Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding the fee schedule for use of facilities managed and operated by Denver Mountain Parks.

• Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

  Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

  City & County Building, room 391

  Agenda Details

  5 items of legislation

  • 26-1620 Approves a contract with Tablet Command, Inc. for $671,863.00 with an end date of 6-30-2031 for the Tablet Command Pro software platform supporting the Denver Fire Department, citywide (TECHS-202685034).

  • 26-1623 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Travis Young to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.

  • 26-1624 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Dennis Gonzalez to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.

  • 26-1625 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Jennifer Sevcik to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.

  • 26-1626 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Rene Doubleday to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.

• Finance and Business

  Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

  City & County Building, room 391

  Agenda Details

  16 items of legislation

  • 26-1629 Amends a master purchase order with SuperTrees Colorado, LLC to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 and to add Federal Requirements and Federal Provisions for the purchase of trees. No change to MPO capacity, citywide (SC-00008828).

  • 26-1631 Amends a master purchase order with Little Valley Wholesale Nursery, LLC to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 and to add Federal Requirements and Federal Provisions for the purchase of trees. No change to MPO capacity, citywide (SC-00008829).

  • 26-1632 Amends a master purchase order with Green Spot, Inc. to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 and to add Federal Requirements and Federal Provisions for the purchase of trees. No change to MPO capacity, citywide (SC-00008827).

  • 26-1638 Approves an ordinance establishing the 2027 Annual Appropriation (Long Bill).

  • 26-1639 Authorizes a rescission of $15,425,000.00 from the Climate Protection Fund (CPF) in 2026 to appropriate a cash transfer in the CPF to the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund to support capital projects appropriated in the 2027 budget that promote energy conservation, adaptation and resiliency, and charging maintenance.

  • 26-1640 Amends Special Revenue Fund 11701, the “City Council District Special Revenue Fund”, to formally change the name to “City Council Procurement Special Revenue Fund”, which has been informally used since 2022, and clarify the allowable uses.

  • 26-1641 Approves a rescission of $16,124,511.94 of unused capital improvements funds from a variety of capital programs as necessary for appropriations made in the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

  • 26-1642 Establishes the “Convention Marketing and Tourism Promotion” Special Revenue Fund in the Culture and Recreation Fund Series to receive Visit Denver’s share of the Lodgers’ Tax revenue and make payments to Visit Denver in accordance with the City’s agreement.

  • 26-1643 Amends Ordinance No. 275, Series of 2012, as amended by Ordinance No. 739, Series of 2014, to clarify the allowability and authorization of transfers from the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund, Fund 15815, to the DAV capital projects Fund, Fund 38336, for DAV capital projects.

  • 26-1644 Amends Ordinance No. 737, Series of 2022, to clarify the allowable revenues and expenditures in the “Mandatory Affordable Housing Fee-In-Lieu” Special Revenue Fund (Fund 16815) in the Community Development Fund Series and authorizes a cash transfer to the General Fund in 2026.

  • 26-1645 Amends Ordinance No. 94, Series of 2025, to change the budget basis of the “Property Tax Rebate” Special Revenue Fund in the Community Development Fund Series from appropriated, lapsing to appropriated, non-lapsing.

  • 26-1646 Establishes the “Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) Custodial Fund” in the Special Trust Fund Series to hold loan proceeds and interest earnings, collected by the City and County of Denver on DDDA’s behalf, and authorizes a cash transfer from the DDDA Special Revenue Fund, Fund 11893, to this new Custodial Fund.

  • 26-1647 Amends the “Energy Efficiency Assistance” Special Revenue Fund in the General Government Fund Series to change the expending authority from Human Rights and Community Partnerships to the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency and to change the fund name to the “Equity Energy Efficiency” Fund.

  • 26-1648 Amends Ordinance 1287, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1941, Series of 2023, to change the budget basis of the “Medical Self-Insurance” Internal Service Fund from revenue-based to appropriated.

  • 26-1649 Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 1450, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 0548, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 1326, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 1683, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 0802, Series of 2024, as amended by Ordinance No. 1561, Series of 2024, as ame...

  • 26-1650 Establishes the “Denver Peace Officer Training and Support Fund” in the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund Series to receive disbursements from the State of Colorado’s Peace Officer Training and Support Fund and support law enforcement training, in compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 24-33.5-122.

• Mayor-Council

  Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, 9:30 AM

  City & County Building, Parr-Widener Room 389

  Agenda Details

  25 items of legislation

  • 26-1585 Approves a contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. doing business as Eckerd Connects for $5,266,409.00 with an end date of 6-30-2027 to provide comprehensive workforce development services specific to employment and training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding and other special federal and state revenue or grant-funded workforce initiatives, citywide (OEDEV-202686133).

  • 26-1586 A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2027 and approving a Mill Levy.

  • 26-1587 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1588 A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Broadway Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2027 and approving a Mill Levy.

  • 26-1589 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1590 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1591 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1592 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1593 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1594 A Resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District to approve the 2027 Work Plan and 2027 Budget, including the Capital Charges and 2027 Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2027 Fiscal Year.

  • 26-1595 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Annual Plan and Operating Budget and amending the 2026 Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District.

  • 26-1596 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1597 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Five Points Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1598 A Resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2027 and approving a Mill Levy.

  • 26-1599 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget and amending the 2026 Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1600 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1601 A Resolution of the City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2027 Fiscal Year; adopting an Amended Budget for 2025; and adopting an Amended Budget for 2026

  • 26-1602 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1603 A Resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, approving a Mill Levy and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2027; and adopting an Amended Budget for 2026.

  • 26-1604 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District.

  • 26-1605 For an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount not to exceed $27,000,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Link and Pin Apartments), Series 2027A and the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Link and Pin Apartments), Series 2027B (Taxable), including an award of not-to-exceed $19,400,000 of the private activity bond volume cap allocation of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and equipping of an affordable multifamily ren...

  • 26-1608 For an ordinance approving a DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement (Barth Hotel located at 1514 17th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202) between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority, in Council District 10.

  • 26-1609 Approves a contract to buy and sell real estate (Residential) and a buyer counterproposal with Nii Yemofio and Breanna Tomlin-Yemofio to purchase 3940 S. Narcissus Way for $710,000.00 in the Hampden South Neighborhood, in Council District 4. (FINAN 202686437).

  • 26-1610 Approves the Revocable License Agreement with The Gathering Place for a Maximum Contract Amount of $20 beginning approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located at 1375 N. Elati Street in the Civic Center Neighborhood, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202685970).

  • 26-1611 Approves a supplemental appropriation of $7,670,500 in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund (15815).

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• Health and Safety

  Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM

  City & County Building, Room 391

  Agenda Minutes Details

  3 items of legislation

  • 26-1613 Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program Updates

    heard in committee

  • 26-1579 Approves a contract with Peak Environmental, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 for a term of execution for five years to support asbestos removal and regulated building material abatement, indoor air quality and mold remediation, emergency response support, and environmental litigation support/expert technical analysis, citywide. (ESEQD-202682968).

    approved by consent

  • 26-1581 Amends a revenue intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to add $1,370,255.08 for a new total of $2,665,043.48 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to continue receiving payments from HCPF as incentives for providing Medicaid eligibility-related work within the City and County of Denver, citywide (SOCSV-202580557/SOCSV-202580557-01).

    approved by consent

• Transportation and Infrastructure

  Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 1:30 PM

  City & County Building, room 391

  Agenda Minutes Details

  4 items of legislation

  • 26-1549 Vacates a portion of right-of-way at 555 North Josephine Street, without reservations, in Council District 5.

    approved by consent

  • 26-1575 Approves a contract with FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for $25,000,000.00 with a term of three years for integrated construction services for the Denver Performing Arts Complex from the Denver Arts and Venues Capital Improvement Fund to provide comprehensive project administrative support, preconstruction, and construction services for campus-wide needs and improvements, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202685108).

    approved by consent

  • 26-1582 Approves a contract with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for $820,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2027 for the planting of approximately 128 trees and the installation of a permanent shade structure in Phase 1 of the Sun Valley Riverfront Park, in Council District 3 (CASR-202685369).

    approved by consent

  • 26-1583 Approves a purchase order with Oracle America Inc for $1,119,631.76 for the one-time purchase of 2027 Oracle software licensing at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00189495).

    approved by consent

• South Platte River Committee

  Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 1:30 PM

  City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391, 1437 Bannock Street

  Agenda Minutes Details

  1 item of legislation

  • 26-1578 Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-5 with waivers, located at 515 West Mississippi Avenue, 1050 South Fox Street & 500 West Tennessee Avenue, in Council District 7.

    Pass

• Mayor-Council

  Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 9:30 AM

  City & County Building, Parr-Widener Room 389

  Agenda Details

  25 items of legislation

  • 26-1531 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for the “SFY27 Workforce Enterprise Fund” program and the funding therefor. Amends a Grant Agreement the State of Colorado Department of Labor & Employment to allocate the first Notice of Funding Allocation in the amount of $1,323,550.00 for federal financial assistance for implementation and operation of existing and new programs for the State’s workforce development program in Section 8-83-204 C.R.S. and Fe...

  • 26-1532 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mitchell International Inc. for Workers’ Compensation pharmacy benefit manager services. Amends a contract with Mitchell International, Inc., by adding 1 year for a new end date of 12-31-2027 for Workers’ Compensation pharmacy benefit manager services. No change to contract capacity, citywide (FINAN-202159128/FINAN-202685540-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1533 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Injury Care Associates LLC to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. Amends a contract with Injury Care Associates, LLC to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. No change to contract capacity, citywide (FINAN-202371566/ FINAN-202685018-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meetin...

  • 26-1534 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Peak Form, LLC to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. Amends a contract with Peak Form, LLC to reduce funds by $500,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,000.00 and add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. No change to contract capacity, citywide (FINAN-202371601/FINAN-202685021-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee...

  • 26-1535 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers. Approves a contract with Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC for $2,500,000.00 and two years, with an end date of 12-31-2028, to provide Workers’ Compensation medical treatment to injured workers, citywide (FINAN-202685605). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1536 A bill for an ordinance granting a petition to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver. For an ordinance granting a petition to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1334 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Development Project Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Downtown Development Authority, for 101 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80202. For an ordinance approving a DDDA Development Project Funding Agreement (101 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80202) between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Downtown Development Authority, in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting...

  • 26-1337 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Alterra Mountain Company U.S. Inc. to lease space located at 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 10. Approves a Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver, as landlord, and Alterra Mountain Company, U.S. INC, as tenant, to lease approximately 64,654 square feet of space located at 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202686040). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Commi...

  • 26-1507 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Solicia Lopez to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approves the City Council appointment of Solicia Lopez to the Citizen Oversight Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 2-18-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1510 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Metro Caring for food and food-based education funding for youth provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kid Initiative, citywide. Approves a contract with Metro Caring for $747,718.98 with an end date of 7-31-2029 for food and food-based education funding for youth provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kid Initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202684837). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10...

  • 26-1512 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health & Hospital Authority, to renovate and expand the Denver CARES facility to establish a coordinated recovery and stabilization hub that meets upcoming Level 3.5 Residential Treatment standards, citywide. Approves a contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $675,000.00 with an end date of 5-15-2028 to renovate and expand the Denver CARES facility to establish a coordinated recovery and stabilization hub that meets upcoming Level 3.5 Residential Treatment standards, citywid...

  • 26-1513 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver to operate the Behavioral Health Solutions Center, citywide. Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by adding $3,670,867.00 for a new total of $27,079,152.00 and adding eleven and a half months for a new end date of 8-15-2027 to operate the Behavioral Health Solutions Center, citywide (ENVHL-202056133/ENVHL-202685473-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved fili...

  • 26-1514 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Argus Event Staffing, LLC for continuing event staffing services for Denver Arts & Venues, citywide. Amends a contract with ARGUS EVENT STAFFING LLC to add $23,000,000.00 for a new total of $83,000,000.00 and to add two (2) years for a new end date of 2-28-2029 for continuing event staffing services for Denver Arts & Venues, citywide (THTRS-202472294/THTRS-202685927-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing...

  • 26-1515 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Arts & Contraptions LLC for the commission of an original artwork for the lobby of the Theatre at Loretto Heights. Approves a contract with Arts & Contraptions LLC for $550,000.00, with an end date of 12-31-2028, for the commission of an original artwork for the lobby of the Theatre at Loretto Heights, in Council District 2 (THTRS-202685701). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-2026.

  • 26-1508 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the Public Access Easement, in its entirety, reserved in Broadway Station Filing No. 4, Plat Note 19, and the Access Easement for Municipal Services, in its entirety, reserved in Broadway Station Filing No. 4, Plat Note 21, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2024026313, located at 809 South Delaware Way. Relinquishes the entirety of the type of two (2) access easements established by Broadway Station Filing No. 4, Reception No.2024026313. Located at 809 South Delaware Way, in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Cou...

  • 26-1509 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Reynolds Construction, LLC for emergency wastewater repairs, citywide. Approves a contract with Reynolds Construction, LLC for $3,000,000.00 with a term of NTP + 1,095 days emergency wastewater repairs, citywide (DOTI-202685511). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2026.

  • 26-1516 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and DAILEY AND WELLS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for L3Harris hardware and compatible hardware, software, and technical support for radio frequency (RF) radio equipment, software, maintenance and related services at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc. for $3,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide L3Harris hardware and compatible hardware, software, and technical support for radio frequency radio (RF) equipment, software,...

  • 26-1517 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Passur Aerospace Inc. for landing fee billing software license and support services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with PASSUR Aerospace Inc. for $600,000.00 and for two years plus three, one-year options to extend, for landing fee billing services to support operations at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202685414). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its...

  • 26-1518 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and DAILEY AND WELLS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for a one-time purchase of hardware, software, and technical support to implement modern encryption standards and over-the-air rekeying of radios at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Dailey and Wells Communications Inc. for $6,657,920.63 for a one-time purchase of hardware, software, and technical support to implement modern encryption standards and over-the-air rekeying of radios at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11...

  • 26-1519 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SITA INFORMATION NETWORKING COMPUTING USA INC. for specialized comprehensive operations and maintenance services for the Self Bag Drop (SBD) system at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA Inc. for $37,911,710.75 for four years with three one-year options to extend for specialized comprehensive operations and maintenance services for the Self Bag Drop (SBD) system at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-20258150). The last...

  • 26-1520 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperative Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE WILDLIFE SERVICES, regarding services of supporting, maintaining, and implementing the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and to enhance compliance with the requirements of Federal Air Regulation Part 139.337 at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with United States Department of Agriculture - Wildlife Services for $4,158,987.75 with an end date of 12-31-2031 for the service of sup...

  • 26-1521 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements for Harvard Gulch. No change to IGA term, in Council District 6. Amends an IGA with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District dba Mile High Flood District (MHFD) to add $4,685,000.00 for a new total of $15,404,205.00 to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements for Harvard Gulch. No change to IGA term, in Council District 6 (DOTI-202159003/DOTI-2026856...

  • 26-1522 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and CHATO'S CONCRETE, LLC for the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero Project which will rehabilitate three (3) intersections in the Montbello neighborhood, Council District 8. Approves a contract with CHATO'S CONCRETE, LLC for $2,099,563.50 with term of NTP + 300 Days for the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero Project which will rehabilitate three (3) intersections in the Montbello neighborhood, Council District 8 (DOTI-202684820). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is...

  • 26-1523 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Approves the 2027 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2026.

  • 26-1524 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2027 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. Approves the 2027 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Tennyson (Portions of 38th to 44th) Local Maintenance District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2026.

• Community Planning and Housing

  Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 1:30 PM

  City & County Building, Room 391

  Agenda Minutes Details

  2 items of legislation

  • 26-1576 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $1,471,349.00 for a new total of $5,108,891.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide (HOST-202477476/ HOST-202686012-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting...

    approved by consent

  • 26-1577 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing support for families experiencing literal homelessness and who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $627,200.00 for a new total of $2,256,863.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to support rapid rehousing support for families experiencing literal homelessness and who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502/HOST-2026...

    approved by consent

Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.

History

The greater Denver area was inhabited by several Indigenous peoples such as Apaches, Utes, Cheyennes, Comanches, and Arapahoes. By the terms of the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie between the United States and various tribes including the Cheyenne and Arapaho, the United States unilaterally defined and recognized Cheyenne and Arapaho territory as ranging from the North Platte River in present-day Wyoming and Nebraska southward to the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado and Kansas. This definition specifically encompasses the land of modern Metropolitan Denver. But the discovery in November 1858 of gold in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado (then part of the western Kansas Territory) brought on a gold rush and a consequent flood of white immigration across Cheyenne and Arapaho lands. Colorado territorial officials pressured federal authorities to redefine and reduce the extent of Indian treaty lands.

In the summer of 1858, during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, a group of gold prospectors from Lawrence, Kansas, established Montana City as a mining town on the banks of the South Platte River in what was then western Kansas Territory, on traditional lands of Cheyenne and Arapaho. This was the first historical settlement in what later became the city of Denver. But the site faded quickly, and by the summer of 1859 it was abandoned in favor of Auraria (named after the gold-mining town of Auraria, Georgia) and St. Charles City.

On November 22, 1858, General William Larimer and Captain Jonathan Cox, both land speculators from eastern Kansas Territory, placed cottonwood logs to stake a claim on the bluff overlooking the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, across the creek from the existing mining settlement of Auraria, and on the site of the existing townsite of St. Charles. Larimer named the townsite Denver City to curry favor with Kansas Territorial Governor James W. Denver. Larimer hoped the town's name would help it be selected as the county seat of Arapahoe County, but unbeknownst to him, Governor Denver had already resigned from office. The location was accessible to existing trails and was across the South Platte River from the site of seasonal encampments of the Cheyenne and Arapaho. The site of these first towns is now occupied by Confluence Park near downtown Denver. Edward W. Wynkoop came to Colorado in 1859 and became one of the city's founders. Wynkoop Street in Denver is named after him.

Larimer, along with associates in the St. Charles City Land Company, sold parcels in the town to merchants and miners, with the intention of creating a major city that would cater to new immigrants. Denver City was a frontier town, with an economy based on servicing local miners with gambling, saloons, livestock, and goods trading. In the early years, land parcels were often traded for grubstakes or gambled away by miners in Auraria. In May 1859, Denver City residents donated 53 lots to the Leavenworth & Pike's Peak Express in order to secure the region's first overland wagon route. Offering daily service for "passengers, mail, freight, and gold", the Express reached Denver on a trail that trimmed westward travel time from twelve days to six. The Denver City, Kansas Territory, post office opened on February 11, 1860

On February 18, 1861, six chiefs of the Southern Cheyenne and four of the Arapaho signed the Treaty of Fort Wise with the United States at Bent's New Fort at Big Timbers near what is now Lamar, Colorado. They ceded more than 90 percent of the lands designated for them by the Fort Laramie Treaty, including the area of modern Denver. Some Cheyennes opposed to the treaty, saying that it had been signed by a small minority of the chiefs without the consent or approval of the rest of the tribe, that the signatories had not understood what they signed, and that they had been bribed to sign by a large distribution of gifts. The territorial government of Colorado, however, claimed the treaty was a "solemn obligation" and considered that those Indians who refused to abide by it were hostile and planning a war.

On February 28, 1861, the Colorado Territory was created, Arapahoe County was formed on November 1, 1861, and Denver City was incorporated on November 7, 1861. Denver City served as the Arapahoe County Seat from 1861 until consolidation in 1902. With its newfound importance, Denver City shortened its name to Denver in 1866. On December 9, 1867, Denver became the territorial capital. On August 1, 1876, Colorado was admitted to the Union. Denver was made the permanent state capital in a 1881 Colorado state capital referendum.

This disagreement on the validity of Treaty of Fort Wise escalated to bring about the Colorado War of 1864 and 1865, during which the brutal Sand Creek massacre against Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples occurred. The aftermath of the war was the dissolution of the reservation in Eastern Colorado, the signing of Medicine Lodge Treaty which stipulated that the Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples would be relocated outside of their traditional territory. This treaty term was achieved, even though the treaty was not legally ratified by the tribal members, as per the treaty's own terms. Thus, by the end of 1860s, this effectively and completely cleared the Denver area of its indigenous inhabitants.

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