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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, April 13, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, April 6, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. 20-0343 Minutes of Monday, April 6, 2020 Council Minutes 20-0343 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Hinds, Sawyer, Kashmann and CdeBaca offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 20-0350 A proclamation urging rent and mortgage moratoriums for those unable to pay during the COVID-19 emergency. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 20-0350 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0345 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Argus Event Staffing, LLC to provide security services at the Coliseum and portions of National Western to support consolidated shelters in the City on a temporary basis during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends a contract with Argus Event Staffing, LLC by adding $2,303,784 for a new total of $2,753,784 and 56 days for a new end date of 6-30-20 with additional possible extensions through 9-30-20 to provide security services at the Denver Coliseum and portions of National Western complex to support auxiliary shelters in the City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054284). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0345 be adopted. The motion FAILED to carry by the following vote: Adopted Aye: (None) (0) Nay: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Page 2 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0286 A bill for an ordinance amending Articles III, V and VII of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by repealing and reenacting a new Division 3 of Article III establishing a Minority and Women Business Enterprise contracting ordinance in furtherance of nondiscrimination in City Contracts for Construction, Reconstruction, and Remodeling, and Professional Design and Construction Services; repealing and reenacting a new Article V establishing a Minority and Women Business Enterprise contracting ordinance in furtherance of nondiscrimination in City Contracts and Purchase Orders for Goods and Services and Opportunities for Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses and Small Business Enterprises in Procurements for Goods and Services; and repealing and reenacting a new Article VII pertaining to the development and utilization of Small Business Enterprises in City contracting and concessions. Amends Articles III, V and VII of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by repealing and reenacting a new Division 3 of Article III establishing a Minority and Women Business Enterprise contracting ordinance in furtherance of nondiscrimination in City Contracts for Construction, Reconstruction, and Remodeling, and Professional Design and Construction Services, repealing and reenacting a new Article V establishing a Minority and Women Business Enterprise contracting ordinance in furtherance of nondiscrimination in City Contracts and Purchase Orders for Goods and Services and Opportunities for Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses and Small Business Enterprises in Procurements for Goods and Services, repealing and reenacting a new Article VII pertaining to the development and utilization of Small Business Enterprises in City contracting and concessions, and establishing a sunset date for this amended ordinance as April 30, 2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0286 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0262 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver medical marijuana code of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to regulate and implement medical marijuana research and development facilities and to modify provisions to conform with state statute. Amends the Denver Medical Marijuana Code of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to authorize a new local medical marijuana license to regulate and implement medical marijuana research and development facilities and to modify provisions to conform with state statute. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0262 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0342 A resolution approving a proposed Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver and MHF Denver Manager V, LLC as agent for MHF Denver Operating V, LLC d/b/a Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, to provide housing for individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves an emergency occupancy agreement with MHF Denver Manager V, LLC as agent for MHF Denver Operating V, LLC for $1,625,280 and through the emergency with rolling one-month options through 8-31-20 to provide 151 rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202054346). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. Councilmember Black approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0342 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 20-0347 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and OKS Cascade Company, LLC for rental of mobile shower trailers for emergency shelters during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves a purchase order with OKS Cascade Company, LLC for $1,205,738 and through 5-31-20 for the rental of mobile showers, including 106 standard stalls and 6 ADA accessible stalls at the National Western Center to support consolidated shelters in the City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (PO-00085939). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. Councilmember Black approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0347 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0348 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SMG to provide management and facility services at the Convention Center to support use of the CCC as a medical care facility on a temporary basis during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends a contract with SMG by adding $9,547,000 for a new total of $9,997,000 and 56 days for a new end date of 6-30-20 with an additional possible extension through 9-30-20 to provide facility services and management of the Colorado Convention Center while it is being used for medical services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054282). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0348 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 20-0349 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($225,000.00) made payable to Vince Hernandez as Conservator for Stella J. Hernandez and Gerash Steiner, P.C. in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2017CV30467, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Sheriff’s Department. Councilmember Clark approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0349 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0301 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Global Access Supply, Inc. concerning goods to support the maintenance, repair and operations of FAA approved airfield lighting and replacement parts at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Global Access Supply Inc. for $800,000 and two years, with three one-year options to renew, to purchase goods for the maintenance, repair and operations of FAA approved Cooper Crouse Hinds brand airfield lighting and replacement parts at Denver International Airport (SC-00004665). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0301 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0300 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments to the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District Board of Directors: Christian Anderson and Jamie Harris for terms effective immediately and expiring on 3-31-22; Daniel P. Murray and Barbara Macfarlane for terms effective immediately and expiring on 3-31-23; and Candace Laine Wickstrom for a term effective immediately and expiring on 3-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item by consent on 3-31-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0300 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0314 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Women’s Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Sara Hazel, Adam Piasecki, Elise Reifschneider and Cheris Kline Berlinberg to the Denver Women’s Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-06-21, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item by consent on 3-31-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0314 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0208 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for design services scope revisions for the Maintenance & Operations Facility building on the National Western Center campus. Amends a contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. by adding $138,830 for a new total of $915,588 for design services scope revisions for the Maintenance & Operations Facility building on the National Western Center (NWC) campus, including additional design services related to the relocated Denver Rock Island Railroad, grading and drainage design coordination with the adjacent stockyards, and the recently-adopted NWC Design Standards and Guidelines in Council District 9. No changes to contract duration (201843180). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0208 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0237 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company to provide sign construction services and to install new and/or maintain signs, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with American Sign and Striping Company by adding $600,000 for a new total of $1,714,363.20 and three and a half months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide sign construction services and to install new and/or maintain signs, citywide (201734863-01; DOTI-202053666-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0237 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 8 20-0238 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and RDP Barricade Company, LLC to provide sign construction services and to install new and/or maintain signs, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with RDP Barricade Company, LLC doing business as Colorado Barricade Company, by adding $600,000 for a new total of $1,793,411.61 and three and a half months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide sign construction services and to install new and/or maintain signs, citywide (201736136-01; DOTI-202053667-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0238 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0303 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for storm drainage project improvements extending along the Marion Street Corridor from Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard to East 27th Avenue. Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $8,717,325 and for 240 days for storm drainage project improvements extending along the Marion Street Corridor from Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard to East 27th Avenue in Council District 9 (201952435). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0303 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0227 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment To Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securus Technologies, LLC to increase the contract maximum amount to include the Guarded Exchange Monitoring module, price kiosks for potential expansion and other optional services for video visitation at the Denver jails. Amends a contract with Securus Technologies, LLC by adding $210,825 for a new total of $1,798,378 to add software to electronically monitor video visitation remotely and add kiosks as demand increases for video visitation services to inmates and their families at the Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center. No change to contract duration (SHERF-201734866; SHERF-202053659). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0227 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0304 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Health and Human Services concerning the “Ryan White Part A FY20” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $1,599,811 and through 2-28-21 for the Ryan White Grant to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (ENVHL-202053777-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0304 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 20-0310 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement with NDHC Affordable Communities, Inc. for a loan to support construction of Central Park Urban Living comprised of 132 affordable condominium units in Stapleton. Approves a loan agreement with NDHC Affordable Communities, Inc. for $2,640,000 and for fifteen years to support construction of Central Park Urban Living comprised of 132 affordable condominium units located at the corner of Wabash Street and Central Park Boulevard in Council District 8 (HOST-202053148). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0310 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0312 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for to provide rapid rehousing and care services for people experiencing homelessness, including case management, housing navigation, benefits navigation, temporary behavioral health and temporary financial assistance, citywide. A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for to provide rapid rehousing and care services for people experiencing homelessness, including case management, housing navigation, benefits navigation, temporary behavioral health and temporary financial assistance, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $350,000 for a new total of $1,400,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide rapid rehousing and care services for people experiencing homelessness, including case management, housing navigation, benefits navigation, temporary behavioral health and temporary financial assistance, citywide (SOCSV-201631655-03; SOCSV 201952989-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0312 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 11 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION City Council - Direct Files 20-0115 A bill for an ordinance vacating two alleys bounded by East 36th Avenue, East 37th Avenue, Lawrence Street, North Marion Street, and North Downing Street, with reservations. Vacates the alley running north/south and the adjacent L-shaped alley, bounded by East 37th Avenue, Lawrence Street, North Marion Street, East 36th Avenue and North Downing Street in Council District 9. Councilmember Herndon approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. Council Bill 20-0115 was ordered published Ordered published 20-0195 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement established in the Rule and Decree in Condemnation, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9800022578, located at 2901 North Broadway Street. Relinquishes a portion of the permanent easement, as established in the Fee Simple Title, Recordation No. 9800022578, located at 2901 North Broadway Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. Councilmember Herndon approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. Council Bill 20-0195 was ordered published Ordered published 20-0239 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of 36th Street at or near 36th Street and 3595 Wynkoop Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of 36th Street adjacent to 3595 Wynkoop Street in Council District 9. Councilmember Herndon approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. Council Bill 20-0239 was ordered published Ordered published 20-0344 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, to utilize the Convention Center for provision of medical services in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends a short-term lease agreement with the State of Colorado by adding $3,480,000 for a new total of $5,280,000 and 58 days for a new end date of 6-30-20 with possible extensions for three additional three-month terms for the State to lease the needed portions of the Colorado Convention Center for provision of medical services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054319). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 4-9-20. Council Bill 20-0344 was ordered published Ordered published Page 12 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0302 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for drainage and flood control improvements along Sanderson Gulch. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $2.1 million of UDFCD funds for a new total of $21,022,032 for drainage and flood control improvements along Sanderson Gulch, from Lipan Street to the South Platte River, in Council District 6. No change to agreement duration (201523631-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-20. Council Bill 20-0302 was ordered published Ordered published 20-0308 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the easements established in Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 5 subdivision plat recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019153485 located at or near East 60th Avenue. Relinquishes two portions of the 10 foot easements as established in Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 5 subdivision plat recordation No. 2019153485 located at East 60th Avenue in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-20. Council Bill 20-0308 was ordered published Ordered published 20-0309 A bill for an ordinance vacating portions of East Alameda Avenue near the intersection of East Alameda Circle and East Alameda Avenue, adjacent to 2520 East Alameda Circle, 2550 East Alameda Circle and 2565 East Alameda Circle, with reservations. Vacates an eight foot wide portion of East Alameda Avenue, directly adjacent to 2520 East Alameda Circle, 2550 East Alameda Circle, and 2565 East Alameda Circle, with reservations in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-4-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-20. Council Bill 20-0309 was ordered published Ordered published Page 13 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0290 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2020-2021” program. Appropriates $7,731,988 based on a letter of intent provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Denver Great Kids Head Start Program for program year 2020-2021, providing qualified families access to preschool and limited healthcare at no cost. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0290 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT RECESS Council did not take a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 14 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 15