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Denver City Council (March 9, 2026): approvals on housing loan, transportation and airport contracts, health and social service grants, and zoning change

DenverMar 9, 20265 min read

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Council convened in the Parr-Widener Room on March 9, 2026; members approved the minutes, adopted proclamations, passed multiple resolutions and contracts including an Archway affordable housing loan, AGTS and airport service contracts, ComplyAI implementation, health and food access grants, and placed zoning bill 26-0062 on final passage.

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Approved minutes of Monday, March 2, 2026 (26-0237).
Adopted Proclamation recognizing the 50th Annual Denver March Powwow (26-0244) and a Proclamation honoring retired DPD Officer Barbara Cisneros (26-0253).
Approved contract with HDR ENGINEERING, INC. for $6,786,962.14 for AGTS Maintenance Facility Expansion at Denver International Airport (26-0184).
Approved contract with ComplyAI, Inc. for $4,591,740.00 for implementation and support of an AI Guided Plan Review platform (26-0105).
Amended contracts to fund meals/food service for Denver micro-communities: The Salvation Army increased by $851,236 (new total $1,964,267) (26-0177) and Work Options for Women increased by $950,443.44 (new total $2,039,585.44) (26-0179).
Approved loan agreement with Archway Investment Corporation, Inc. for $7,500,000 to develop 150 affordable rental units at 5375 W 10th Avenue (26-0178).
Approved Eighth Amendatory Agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. adding $472,110.00 for continued support of IAPro, BlueTeam and EIPro through 12-31-2030 (26-0180).
Approved multiple health-related grants: Ryan White Part A FY26 grant for $2,135,483 (26-0170); Caring for Denver Foundation grant for $506,389 to establish a Peer Support Hub and apprenticeship program (26-0171); Second amendatory grant with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless adding $203,789.75 (25-1981).
Approved contracts and amendments for city services and infrastructure including: RoadSafe Traffic Systems for 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call ($10,482,009) (26-0143); Karsh Hagan for airport marketing/communications ($6,375,000) (26-0183); Midwest Connect and W.J. Dickensheet agreements (26-0172, 26-0173); and a Verizon in-building small-cell license at City and County Building (26-0185).
Granted a revocable permit to ULC CLT, LLC to encroach into the right-of-way at 5375 West 10th Avenue (26-0212).
Placed Council Bill 26-0062 (rezoning 4631 N. Josephine Street from PUD 335 to U-RH-2.5) upon final consideration and do pass after a required public hearing.
Placed bills for final consideration en bloc including access/use permit with Public Service Company of Colorado (26-0151), an agreement with Community College of Denver to support construction careers training (26-0153), and airport capital equipment purchases (26-0154).

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