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Denver City Council minutes — February 9, 2026: contracts, zoning actions, bonds, and appointments approved

DenverFeb 9, 20263 min read

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Council approved consent items and multiple contracts (including HVAC, refuse parts, energy upgrades, and airport cleaning), reappointed Head Start members, advanced bond and pay-plan ordinances, and approved zoning/preservation measures after public hearings.

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Approved minutes of Monday, February 2, 2026 (Minutes 26-0117).
Adopted proclamations honoring Keith Erffmeyer (26-0131), the late Denver Police Division Chief Armedia Gordon (26-0130), and a proclamation recognizing Ramadan and Eid (26-0133).
Adopted Resolution 25-2150: Third Amendatory Lease with The Salvation Army to operate a congregate shelter at 1901 29th Street (adds $62 to total $120 and extends term to 12-31-2026) (vote: 10 aye, 3 nay).
Approved the consent agenda by block vote, adopting multiple committee resolutions en bloc.
Adopted Resolution 25-1944: Emergency on-call HVAC repair contract with Colorado Chiller Services LLC for $500,000 through 11-30-2028.
Adopted Resolution 26-0060: Master purchase order with Hardline Equipment LLC for Amrep & Loadmaster packer parts, $7,000,000 term through 11-30-2028 (options to renew through 11-30-2033).
Adopted Resolution 26-0064: Contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. for Budget Professional and Payments software, $4,481,032.72 for five years.
Adopted reappointments to the Head Start Policy Council: Megan Berry (26-0059) and Lila Hailey (26-0073).
Adopted Resolution 26-0061: Third Amendatory Agreement with Denver Children's Advocacy Center adding $290,000 (new total $1,200,000) and extending to 12-31-2026 for child forensic interviews.
Adopted Resolution 26-0063: Second Amendatory Agreement with The Reciprocity Collective adding $750,000 (new total $1,657,482.75) and extending to 12-31-2026 for Roads to Recovery case management and participant support.
Adopted Resolution 26-0069: Contract with Softball in Denver, Inc. for $750,000 through 12-31-2027 to provide sports official services for Parks & Recreation softball programs.
Adopted Resolution 26-0070: Non-financial license with Colorado Dragon Boat through 11-30-2028 for non-exclusive boat storage at Sloan’s Lake Park (in exchange for community programs).
Adopted Resolution 26-0071: Contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $12,742,210 (NTP + 550 days) to construct a pedestrian bridge on the National Western Center campus.
Adopted Resolution 26-0065: Agreement with Ameresco, Inc. for $3,958,000 to implement energy efficiency upgrades and conduct energy audits at municipal buildings (term to 9-30-2028).
Adopted Resolution 26-0066: Contract with BELFOR Environmental, Inc. for $11,175,000 for a one-time deep cleaning of tunnel system and basements at Denver International Airport (six-month term).
Adopted Resolution 26-0068: Dedicated a City-owned parcel as a public alley bounded by North Washington, Welton, 26th, and Glenarm Place.
Adopted Resolution 26-0083: Granted a revocable permit to Zachary and Courtney Waite to encroach into the right-of-way at 865 South Milwaukee Street with a 6-inch groundwater drainage pipe, subject to conditions.
Introduced/ordered published multiple bills, including rezoning 4631 North Josephine Street (26-0062), CSBG expenditures (26-0067), donation of six vintage dais desks to Museum of Denver (26-0072), an IGA with Denver Public Schools for chef education (25-1030), and a Third Amendatory Agreement with the Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (26-0041).
Placed upon final consideration and passed Council Bill 26-0005 authorizing issuance of two series of General Obligation Vibrant Denver Bonds to finance infrastructure (Finance & Business).
Placed upon final consideration and passed Council Bill 26-0022 amending the classification and pay plan for career service and certain non-career employees.
Held required public hearings and placed upon final consideration and passed: Council Bill 26-0056 designating 1555 North Grant Street as a structure for preservation; and Council Bill 25-2147 rezoning 3050 Richard Allen Court in Skyland (both passed with recorded votes).
Announced a required public hearing for Council Bill 26-0062 (rezoning 4631 North Josephine Street) to be held March 9, 2026; protests due by noon on March 2, 2026.

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