Denver City Council elected new leadership and approved a charter amendment for the November 2026 ballot during its July 20 meeting, while several committees advanced contracts for airport infrastructure, flood control, and public safety over the past two weeks.
\nOn July 20, the Council elected Romero Campbell as Council President (12-0) and Gonzales-Gutierrez as President Pro-Tem (12-0). The Council approved a charter amendment adjusting the budget and appropriation process for the November 3, 2026 election (10-2).
\nThe Council also approved a $2,000,000 contract with Apex Companies, LLC for asbestos and lead mitigation (12-0), an $845,557.62 contract amendment with Submittable Holdings Inc. for software (12-0), a $0 license agreement with HEF-P Denver, LLC for EV charging stations (12-0), and a JAX Seafood House concession agreement at Denver International Airport (12-0). Bill 26-0921 regarding entertainment licenses was postponed to August 3, 2026 (12-0).
\nThe South Platte River Committee approved Council Bill 26-1044 on July 29, adding $7,077,956.00 for Sanderson Gulch improvements. The committee also approved dedications of five parcels on North Bryant Street and two parcels on North Decatur Street as public right-of-way, and amended the RiNo Denver General Improvement District Advisory Board membership and terms.
\nThe Health and Safety Committee approved four consent items on July 29, including an $8,393,627.98 increase and 12-month extension for a Colorado Division of Criminal Justice revenue agreement, and a $585,177.00 increase and one-year extension for a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment grant. The committee also approved a contract amendment for Leon Kelly dba Neon Forensics, LLC to include Fellowship Program administration, and a grant amendment for Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add a part-time WIC Educator and service location.
\nThe Community Planning and Housing Committee approved Council Resolution 26-1091 on July 28, amending the 1371 Xenia, LLC agreement to a $900,000 loan and $100,000 grant with a 30-year term in Council District 8.
\nThe Finance and Business Committee approved a $1.5M addition to a Hardline Equipment LLC order for street sweepers, parts, and services, and a $644,699.00 purchase order with Vogel Traffic Services for an EZ Liner paint striping vehicle. A resolution amending City Council Rules of Procedure was postponed to August 11, 2026 (4-1).
\nThe Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved several consent items on July 28, including a $275,569.13 contract addition for Q-Matic Queue Management software, a $348,192.00 addition for Jaggaer Contract Management software, a $400,000.00 addition for Kaplan Kirsch LLP aviation legal services, and contract language amendments for Workday, Inc. The committee approved the reappointment of Councilwoman Shontel Lewis to the Denver Preschool Program Board, the appointment of Maryanne Flynn to the Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission, and the appointment of Councilman Darrell Watson to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board.
\nMultiple committees met during the week of July 21 with agendas only and no published minutes. The Mayor-Council reviewed a $25,000,000.00 contract with Kleinfelder, Inc. for basement and foundation rehabilitation at Denver International Airport, multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $27,000,000.00 for Green Valley Vistas and $19,400,000.00 for Link and Pin Apartments, a $3,019,340.00 purchase of 1028 North Acoma Street, and a $20,000,000.00 master purchase order with Trans-West, Inc. for cab and chassis.
\nThe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reviewed a $135,000,000.00 contract with Mile High Delivery Partners Joint Venture for North Terminal Expansion Program project management support, an $83,321,522.92 contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management, LLC for Individual Carrier System operations and maintenance at DIA, and a $30,000,000.00 contract with Lea & Elliott, Inc. for Automated Guideway Transit System revitalization.
\nThe Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee reviewed a charter amendment (26-1048) to modernize the Civil Service Commission and Department of Safety for the November 3, 2026 ballot, along with the related companion ordinance (26-1055).
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