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| 47 | 15 | 2026-07-13 | Denver committees approve $110M airport contract, $45M theater renovation, and November ballot measures | <p>Denver's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $110,242,888.50 construction contract with Millstone Weber, LLC for the DS West Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport, the largest spending decision among recent council committee actions. The contract was approved by consent on July 1 alongside 13 other items, including a $74,000,000 elevator maintenance contract and a $6,767,755 amendment for compressed natural gas service.</p> <h2>November 2026 Ballot Measures Advance</h2> <p>The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee voted on June 30 to file three bills for the November 3, 2026 ballot. An Xcel Energy franchise agreement was approved for filing 5-0, while a budget charter amendment and a budget process ordinance each passed 4-1. The franchise and energy partnership agreements with Xcel Energy extend through December 2046 for citywide utility services. The committee also approved reappointments and appointments to the Community Corrections Board and the American Indian Commission by consent, plus a contract extension for legal counsel.</p> <h2>Loretto Heights Theater and Airport Wayfinding</h2> <p>On July 8, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $45,482,688 contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction to renovate the Loretto Heights Theater at 3001 South Federal Boulevard. The same meeting approved two $1,025,000 on-call wayfinding design contracts for Denver International Airport—one with Gresham Smith and another with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates. All three items passed by consent.</p> <h2>Homelessness Services Funding</h2> <p>The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved two contract amendments on June 30: $1,044,000 for The Community Firm for tenancy support services and $235,000 for U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. for motel vouchers. Both passed by consent. The full City Council is scheduled to consider additional amendments on July 13, including Resolution 26-0965, which would add $235,000 to the U.S. Motels contract for a total of $6,877,900 in motel vouchers for STAR, DPD, and outreach workers, and Resolution 26-0964, adding $1,044,000 to The Community Firm contract for a total of $1,539,000.</p> <h2>Environmental Services and Waste Management</h2> <p>The Health and Safety Committee approved eight contracts by consent on July 8, including four environmental services contracts of up to $2,000,000 each with Apex Companies LLC, Ayuda Companies, Environmental Technical Solutions LLC, and a $1,500,000 contract with Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc., all running 2026–2030. Waste Management contract end dates were extended to July 31, 2028 and June 3, 2031. A grant amendment added $37,819.82 to the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids initiative, bringing the total to $611,999.34.</p> <h2>Infrastructure and Land Actions</h2> <p>The South Platte River Committee approved two bridge agreements on July 1: an intergovernmental agreement with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment for the Wynkoop Crossing bridge (CB 26-0923) and a bridge restoration agreement with Delgany Bridge Restoration, Inc. (CB 26-0956). The committee also dedicated 8 parcels as public right-of-way on N. Federal Blvd and 12 parcels on N. Brighton Blvd. On July 8, the committee approved vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to I-25 and Santa Fe Drive in District 7 and amended a license with Denver Health, adding $41,550 for a total of $86,550 for temporary parking stalls at the Castro Parking Garage through November 30, 2028.</p> <p>The Finance and Business Committee approved a $1,000,000 amendment to a master purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC for light-duty truck parts on June 30, bringing the total to $3,500,000. On July 7, the same committee approved a nine-year license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations at 7301 E. Jewell Avenue, valued at $0.</p> <p>The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee amended the Submittable Holdings Inc. contract on July 7, adding $845,557.62 for a total of $2,531,437.62 to give HOST and Arts & Venues access to citywide grants management software.</p> <h2>Coming Up</h2> <ul> <li>**July 13**: Budget and Policy Committee considers Civil Service Charter Change 26-1029, presented by Council President Sandoval and Council member Torres. City Council also meets to vote on motel voucher and tenancy support amendments, a vacuum truck purchase, and a DMV lease amendment.</li> <li>**July 14**: Finance and Business Committee votes on up to $46.4 million in bonds for affordable housing and a $3,019,340 property purchase at 1028 North Acoma Street. Community Planning and Housing considers a $1,600,000 grant for an Equitable TOD plan along the Federal BRT Corridor.</li> <li>**July 15**: Transportation and Infrastructure reviews a $25,000,000 airport foundation rehabilitation contract and a $5,731,906 dam decommissioning contract at Wellshire Golf Course. Health and Safety considers agreements totaling $3,312,875 for HIV/AIDS care and credit verification services.</li> </ul> | Denver's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $110,242,888.50 construction contract with Millstone Weber, LLC for the DS West Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport, the largest spending decision among recent council committee actions. The contract was approved by consent on July 1 alongside 13 other items, including a $74,000,000 elevator maintenance contract and a $6,767,755 amendment for compressed natural gas service. ## November 2026 Ballot Measures Advance The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee voted on June 30 to file three bills for the November 3, 2026 ballot. An Xcel Energy franchise agreement was approved for filing 5-0, while a budget charter amendment and a budget process ordinance each passed 4-1. The franchise and energy partnership agreements with Xcel Energy extend through December 2046 for citywide utility services. The committee also approved reappointments and appointments to the Community Corrections Board and the American Indian Commission by consent, plus a contract extension for legal counsel. ## Loretto Heights Theater and Airport Wayfinding On July 8, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $45,482,688 contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction to renovate the Loretto Heights Theater at 3001 South Federal Boulevard. The same meeting approved two $1,025,000 on-call wayfinding design contracts for Denver International Airport—one with Gresham Smith and another with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates. All three items passed by consent. ## Homelessness Services Funding The Community Planning and Housing Committee approved two contract amendments on June 30: $1,044,000 for The Community Firm for tenancy support services and $235,000 for U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. for motel vouchers. Both passed by consent. The full City Council is scheduled to consider additional amendments on July 13, including Resolution 26-0965, which would add $235,000 to the U.S. Motels contract for a total of $6,877,900 in motel vouchers for STAR, DPD, and outreach workers, and Resolution 26-0964, adding $1,044,000 to The Community Firm contract for a total of $1,539,000. ## Environmental Services and Waste Management The Health and Safety Committee approved eight contracts by consent on July 8, including four environmental services contracts of up to $2,000,000 each with Apex Companies LLC, Ayuda Companies, Environmental Technical Solutions LLC, and a $1,500,000 contract with Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc., all running 2026–2030. Waste Management contract end dates were extended to July 31, 2028 and June 3, 2031. A grant amendment added $37,819.82 to the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids initiative, bringing the total to $611,999.34. ## Infrastructure and Land Actions The South Platte River Committee approved two bridge agreements on July 1: an intergovernmental agreement with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment for the Wynkoop Crossing bridge (CB 26-0923) and a bridge restoration agreement with Delgany Bridge Restoration, Inc. (CB 26-0956). The committee also dedicated 8 parcels as public right-of-way on N. Federal Blvd and 12 parcels on N. Brighton Blvd. On July 8, the committee approved vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to I-25 and Santa Fe Drive in District 7 and amended a license with Denver Health, adding $41,550 for a total of $86,550 for temporary parking stalls at the Castro Parking Garage through November 30, 2028. The Finance and Business Committee approved a $1,000,000 amendment to a master purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC for light-duty truck parts on June 30, bringing the total to $3,500,000. On July 7, the same committee approved a nine-year license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations at 7301 E. Jewell Avenue, valued at $0. The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee amended the Submittable Holdings Inc. contract on July 7, adding $845,557.62 for a total of $2,531,437.62 to give HOST and Arts & Venues access to citywide grants management software. ## Coming Up - **July 13**: Budget and Policy Committee considers Civil Service Charter Change 26-1029, presented by Council President Sandoval and Council member Torres. City Council also meets to vote on motel voucher and tenancy support amendments, a vacuum truck purchase, and a DMV lease amendment. - **July 14**: Finance and Business Committee votes on up to $46.4 million in bonds for affordable housing and a $3,019,340 property purchase at 1028 North Acoma Street. Community Planning and Housing considers a $1,600,000 grant for an Equitable TOD plan along the Federal BRT Corridor. - **July 15**: Transportation and Infrastructure reviews a $25,000,000 airport foundation rehabilitation contract and a $5,731,906 dam decommissioning contract at Wellshire Golf Course. Health and Safety considers agreements totaling $3,312,875 for HIV/AIDS care and credit verification services. | 2026-07-13 12:05:32 |