Denver\u2019s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $110.2 million contract for the DS West Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport during a July 1 meeting, one of several major spending decisions made in the past two weeks. The committee also advanced a $74 million elevator maintenance contract and multiple airport concessions.
\nThe $110,242,888.50 contract with Millstone Weber, LLC was one of 14 consent agenda items approved unanimously. Other airport-related approvals included a $74,000,000 elevator maintenance contract, a $6,767,755 amendment for compressed natural gas service, and several new food and retail concessions including the Broncos Mile High Grill ($2,388,755). The committee also heard a briefing on the Vamos Bike Network but took no action.
\nThe Finance and Business Committee on June 23 approved a $523,901 purchase order for a Kenworth vacuum truck, two $1,000,000 on-call construction contracts (Novus Construction and Catamount Constructors), and a $1,119,023 lease amendment for a DMV and business license office at 2223 South Monaco Parkway. A land acquisition ordinance for the Smith and Sandown over Quebec Bridge project was also approved by consent.
\nThe South Platte River Committee on July 1 approved an intergovernmental agreement with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment for the Wynkoop Crossing bridge (Council Bill 26-0923), reversing a postponement from June 24. The committee also approved a bridge restoration agreement and dedicated 20 city-owned parcels as public right-of-way along North Federal and North Brighton Boulevards.
\nThe Community Planning and Housing Committee on June 30 approved two contract amendments: $1,044,000 for The Community Firm to provide tenancy support services and $235,000 for U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. for motel vouchers for unsheltered individuals.
\nThe Health and Safety Committee on June 24 approved a $14,554,975 grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for the Denver Great Kids Head Start Program through June 2027.
\nOn June 22, the City Council approved a $4.75 million loan for income-restricted apartments at 5000 Tower Road and unit mix changes for Archdiocesan Housing at 2595 S. Federal Blvd., both by 12-0 votes. The council also approved a contract extension for citywide ADA consulting services.
\nThe City Council on June 22 ordered publication of an amended criminal penalty ordinance (10-2) after multiple amendments, and adopted a proclamation for Denver PRIDE\u2019s 52nd anniversary (12-0).
\nThe Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on June 30 approved filing three bills for the November 3, 2026 ballot: a public franchise agreement with Xcel Energy, a budget charter amendment, and a budget process ordinance. The Xcel franchise agreement passed 5-0; the two budget measures passed 4-1. The committee also approved appointments to the Community Corrections Board and American Indian Commission.
\nThe Parks, Art and Culture Committee on June 23 approved a $117,957 contract amendment with Cliff Garten and Associates for a blown-glass sculpture at the Colorado Convention Center\u2019s D Lobby, bringing the total to $1,817,957.
\nThe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 24 approved a $4.5 million contract for citywide ADA ramp and sidewalk repairs, plus three airport-related contracts.
\nThe following meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:
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