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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, January 30, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members CdeBaca, Herndon, and Hinds attended the meeting virtually. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, January 23, 2023 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-0092 Minutes of Monday, January 23, 2023 Council Minutes 23-0092 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Sawyer offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, to approve the following items en bloc, 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) PROCLAMATIONS 23-0093 Recognizing the service of Deputy Sheriff Sheldon Marr A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 23-0093 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 1 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0046 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montbello Organizing Committee, to extend the Term of the Loan, to revise Exhibit A, and to allow for the transfer of the property securing the loan to an affiliate. Amends a loan agreement with the Montbello Organizing Committee by adding two years for a new end date of nine years from the completion of construction on the FreshLo facility, to remove “cultural hub” and “grocery store” from Exhibit A and to allow for the future transfer of the property located at 4690 Peoria Street in Council District 8 to an affiliate. No change in loan amount (OEDEV-202054444/ 202366331). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0046 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) 23-0047 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 Commerce concerning the “Build to Scale Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration for $1,545,130 and through 10-31-2025, as part of the Build to Scale Grant, for the city to work with multiple partners to deliver TechUp, an entrepreneurial hub providing technical support and other resources to technology entrepreneurs, with a focus on entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), citywide (OEDEV-202265435). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0047 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 2 23-0048 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Company, concerning continuation of providing mechanical services for the Central Utility Plant, Main Terminal, airport office buildings and concourses at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company by adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $2,700,000 and one-year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing mechanical services for the Central Utility Plant, Main Terminal, airport office buildings and concourses at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (201843835/ PLANE-202263304-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0048 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) 23-0049 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc., concerning a space lease agreement at Denver International Airport. Amends a space lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for rates and charges to add 170,559 square feet to be used for deicing truck and other ground service equipment parking and storage at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to lease duration (XC 2X020/ PLANE-202262054). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0049 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 3 23-0050 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and OTG DEN Venture, LLC, concerning operating and managing food and beverage concessions on Concourse B at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with OTG DEN Venture, LLC for rates and charges and 10 years from construction completion date to operate and manage food and beverage concessions on Concourse B at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202161603). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0050 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) Finance & Governance Committee 23-0027 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointment to the Denver Public Health and Environment Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Catherine Cooney and Gerene Duran and the Mayoral appointment of Jessica Brody to the Denver Board of Public Health and Environment Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-2027, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0027 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 23-0037 A resolution approving an Agreement with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company between the City and County of Denver and UnitedHealthcare Insurance to provide medical benefit plans to Denver employees, including career service, uniformed sheriff and uniformed police. Approves a contract with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company for $80,000,000 and through 12-31-2025 to provide medical benefit plans to Denver employees, including career service, uniformed sheriff and uniformed police (CSAHR-202265732-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0037 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) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0028 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. to continue providing sorting and marketing of the city's recyclables while a new contract is executed. Amends and revives a contract with Alpine Disposal, Inc. by adding 90 days for a new end date of 3-31-2023 to continue providing sorting and marketing of the city's recyclables while a new contract is executed (DOTI-201737957-06/ 202266236-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0028 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) 23-0051 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 2801 Walnut LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2811 Walnut Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 2801 Walnut LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a concrete platform and stairs to the raised entry of the existing building at 2811 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0051 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) Page 5 Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1682 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 38th and Holly LLLP to develop affordable multi-family housing with 253 units, located in Council District 8. Approves a loan agreement with 38th and Holly, LLLP for $8,319,000 to develop affordable multi-family housing with 253 units, located at 5908 and 5909 East 38th Avenue in Council District 8 (HOST-202264272). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 22-1682 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) 23-0039 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver for to continue providing six (6) housing units and case management services for eligible youth (ages 16 to 22) experiencing homelessness, who have aged out and are transitioning out of foster care. Amends a contract with Urban Peak Denver by adding $417,248 for a new total of $1,043,150 and 2 years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue providing six (6) housing units and case management services for eligible youth (ages 16 to 22) experiencing homelessness, who have aged out and are transitioning out of foster care 202265849-03 / SOCSV-2019-52843-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0039 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 23-0040 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and CLNC Enterprises LLC, doing business as La Machaca, for meals for guests staying at emergency shelters. Amends a purchase order with CLNC Enterprises, LLC, doing business as La Machaca, by adding $2,200,000 for a new total of $2,680,000 for meals for guests staying at emergency shelters, citywide. No change to purchase order duration (PO-00124808). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0040 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) 23-0041 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to eligible households that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide. Approves an agreement with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. for $2,175,000 and through 12-31-2023 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST- 202266078). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0041 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 23-0042 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide. Amends an agreement with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $2,425,320 for a new total of $3,425,320 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202263902-02/HOST-202266074-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-0042 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) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 23-0024 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan for multiple small impact changes, provisionally approved by the Office of Human Resources Executive Director for the period of July 2022 through December 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. Council Bill 23-0024 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 23-0036 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the Wastewater Management Division Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Tracking Fund. Appropriates $5 million in the Wastewater Management Division Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Tracking fund (72701) for land acquisitions related to the Weir Gulch Reach W1 - South Platte River to 8th Ave project in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. Council Bill 23-0036 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 8 23-0038 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to offer the EcoPass program to qualified city employees. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $536,216.08 and through 12-31-2023 to offer the EcoPass program to qualified city employees (CSAHR-202265775-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. Council Bill 23-0038 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1652 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District to continue the Weir Gulch Reach drainage and flood control improvements in Council District 3. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $5,000,000 in city funds for a new agreement total of $18,400,000 for land acquisition approved by CB22-0320 to continue the Weir Gulch Reach drainage and flood control improvements in Council District 3. No change to contract duration. (202055100-03/ 202265765-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. Council Bill 22-1652 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 23-0030 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, establishing the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay zone district and the Sunnyside Conservation and Brick Overlay zone district, and clarifying standards in the Potter Highlands Conservation Overlay zone district and the Bungalow Conservation Overlay zone district. Approves a Denver Zoning code legislative text amendment to create the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay zone district (CO-7) and Sunnyside Conservation and Brick Overlay zone district (CO-8) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. Council Bill 23-0030 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 2/27/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 9 23-0031 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties to apply the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay and the Sunnyside Conservation and Brick Overlays within the Sunnyside neighborhood. Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the Sunnyside neighborhood to apply the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay zone district (CO-7) and the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay and Brick zone district (CO-8) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2023. Council Bill 23-0031 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 2/27/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0001 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement established in Tower 160 Filing No. 4, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2022036000 located at East 51st Avenue and North Yampa Street. Relinquishes a portion of the utility easements established in the Recordation Number 2022036000, located at East 51st Avenue and North Yampa Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-13-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-10-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0001 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) 23-0015 A bill for an ordinance amending certain provisions of Chapter 54, concerning pedestrian movement. Amends certain provisions of Chapter 54, concerning pedestrian movement. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-10-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0015 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: Black, Herndon, Kashmann (3) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 10 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1602 changing the zoning classification for 365 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1603 changing the zoning classification for 1772 & 1788 South Acoma Street in Overland. Anyone wishing to speak on these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0094 Celebrating the life of Dr. Martha Urioste, Chicana education trail blazer A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 23-0094 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1602 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 365 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located at 365 South Ogden Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 22-1602 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:45 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1602. Kai Davids and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 11 22-1603 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1772 & 1788 South Acoma Street in Overland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO2 to I-MX-5, located at 1772 and 1788 South Acoma Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-1603 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:57 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1603. Justin Archuletta and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, February 27, 2023, Council will hold a combined required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0030 amending the Denver Zoning Code, establishing the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay zone district and the Sunnyside Conservation and Brick Overlay zone district, and clarifying standards in the Potter Highlands Conservation Overlay zone district and the Bungalow Conservation Overlay zone district; and Council Bill 23-0031 changing the zoning classification for multiple properties to apply the Sunnyside Conservation Overlay and the Sunnyside Conservation and Brick Overlays within the Sunnyside neighborhood. Any protests against Council Bill 23-0031, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:15 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 12