South Platte River Committee minutes — March 25, 2026: Urban Waters briefing; four consent items approved
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Committee heard a presentation on the South Platte River Urban Waters Partnership 2026 Work Plan and approved four consent items by roll call: a one-year contract extension with Merrick & Company for National Western Center design work; relinquishment of an easement at 3875 Walnut Street; a revocable permit to AMFP V Fox Station LLC for two three‑story pedestrian bridges; and a lease amendment with Denver Health and Hospital Authority increasing funding and extending the Medical Examiner’s lease through 12-31-2035.
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- Briefing 26-0372: South Platte River Urban Waters Partnership 2026 Work Plan — Council presentation was heard in Committee.
- Council Resolution 26-0235 approved by consent: Amend contract with Merrick & Company to add one year (new end date 4-14-2027) for continuation of design efforts at the National Western Center Campus; no change to contract capacity (Council District 9).
- Council Bill 26-0336 approved by consent: Relinquish the easement established in Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Reception No. 2022049162 located at 3875 Walnut Street (Council District 9).
- Council Resolution 26-0337 approved by consent: Grant a revocable permit to AMFP V Fox Station LLC to encroach into the right-of-way with two three-story pedestrian bridges connecting 3988 N Galapago St, 3989 N Galapago St, and 699 W 40th Ave (Council District 9), subject to terms and conditions.
- Council Resolution 26-0368 approved by consent: Amend Lease Agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add $6,087,673.51 (new total $20,542,385.14) and add 120 months for a new end date of 12-31-2035 for autopsy, forensic science, evidence storage and office space for the Medical Examiner’s Office at 500 Quivas Street (Baker Neighborhood, Council District 7).
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