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Denver City Council (April 6, 2026) adopts multiple resolutions and ordinances; Gateway-Green Valley Ranch rezoning postponed to June 8, 2026

DenverApr 6, 20264 min read

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At the April 6, 2026 meeting in the Parr-Widener Room, Denver City Council approved a slate of resolutions and bills en bloc—authorizing purchases, contract amendments, leases, permits, reappointments, and budget actions—and postponed final action on a Gateway–Green Valley Ranch zoning bill to June 8, 2026.

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Approved minutes of March 31, 2026 and adopted proclamations recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month, the 100th anniversary of Wellshire Golf Course, and honoring George Washington High School Speech & Debate Team.
Approved Purchase Order with Wagner Equipment Co. for $730,205 for one asphalt paver (PO-00180809).
Approved Purchase Order with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $1,821,500 for annual Amazon Web Services use (PO-00180881).
Approved lease with Denver Firefighters Museum, Inc. for $10 through 12/31/2030 for museum at 1326 Tremont (FINAN-202582575).
Amended City Council Rules of Procedure to require draft agreements be shared with council prior to committee hearings (Resolution 26-0329).
Approved multiple contract amendments: All American Records Management (+$800,000, new total $1,550,000); Chesapeake Systems (+$299,490, new total $640,572 and extended to 9/30/2029); Neon Forensics/Leon Kelly (+$1,000,000, new total $1,383,000).
Reappointed Keith Hayes and Jesse Ogas to the Caring for Denver Board through 4/1/2029.
Approved grant amendment reallocating $30,500 for WeeCycle infant formula and nutrition education (Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative).
Approved collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Denver Sheriff Lodge 27 for 2026.
Approved Parks and infrastructure items including Merrick & Company contract extension for National Western Center Campus design (extended to 4/14/2027) and an amendatory lease with Denver Health adding $6,087,673.51 (new total $20,542,385.14) and extending term to 12/31/2035 for Medical Examiner facilities at 500 Quivas St.
Approved transportation and right-of-way actions including revocable permits for encroachments (AMFP V Fox Station LLC pedestrian bridges; garage encroachment at 2535 W 35th Ave) and Triunity owner’s representative amendment for East Colfax BRT (+$6,900,000, new total $24,700,000; extended to 9/30/2028).
Ordered published and scheduled public hearings for multiple zoning and land-use bills (including bills 26-0344, 26-0345, 26-0346) and various easement relinquishments; ordered published a budget ordinance to establish Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2026–2027 funding (26-0366).
Placed upon final consideration and passed en bloc bills amending DRMC procurement filing requirements (26-0327) and amendments for South Platte River flood control funding (+$200,000 with Mile High Flood District) and easement relinquishments.
Held required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0176 (rezoning for 17600 E 56th Ave & 4991 N Telluride St); after public comment the Council postponed the bill to a date certain of June 8, 2026.

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