Council Advances Long-Term Energy Agreements
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Council approved three energy-related bills by a 10-2 vote, including placing a proposed utility franchise agreement before voters on November 3, 2026. The franchise and related energy partnership would run through December 31, 2046, while a separate agreement would provide utility services at Denver International Airport.
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What this means
Residents will vote on whether to grant the proposed utility franchise. Council also approved a long-term energy partnership focused on sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy, plus an airport utility agreement. The council approved housing financing, property purchases, transportation projects, and several health and human-services contracts.
Key decisions
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- Approved submitting the proposed Public Service Company of Colorado utility franchise agreement to voters at the November 3, 2026 general election; the proposed term runs through December 31, 2046.
- Approved the Denver Energy Partnership Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado through December 31, 2046.
- Approved an operating agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado for utility services at Denver International Airport.
- Approved up to $27,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Green Valley Vistas affordable housing project.
- Approved up to $19,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Link and Pin Apartments affordable housing project.
- Approved the purchase of 1028 North Acoma Street for $3,019,340 and authorized $3,195,280 for the acquisition.
- Approved a $5,731,906 contract to decommission the Skeel Reservoir dam and convert the reservoir into a detention and water quality facility.
- Approved continuing the Family Connects program through December 31, 2027, connecting parents of newborns with community resources through postpartum nurse home visits.
- Approved a $55,031,460 correctional health care contract for people held at the Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center for introduction, but re-referred the bill to committee.
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