Finance & Governance Committee

Finance & Governance Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 10:30 AM Chair Amanda Sawyer Vice Chair Shontel Lewis Councilmember Amanda Sandoval Councilmember Paul Kashmann Councilmember Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez Councilmember Flor Alvidrez Councilmember Jamie Torres Committee Staff Luke Palmisano Attendance Present: 9- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres, Romero Campbell, Watson Action Items 23-1314 Approves a funding agreement with Volunteers of America for $4,500,000 in Community Development Block Grant to finance construction of 60 non-congregate shelter units for families at the Theodora Family Hotel located at 4855 West Colfax Avenue, in Council District 3 (HOST-202369987). A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Torres, that Council Resolution 23-1314 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1336 Approves a funding agreement with Volunteers of America for $13,235,433 in RISE GO Bonds to finance construction of 60 non-congregate shelter units for families at the Theodora Family Hotel located at 4855 West Colfax Avenue. The term is 12-1-2023 through 11-30-2083, in Council District 3 (HOST-202370324). A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Torres, that Council Resolution 23-1336 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 City and County of Denver Page 1 Printed on 9/26/2023  Minutes Finance & Governance Committee Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Briefings 23-1329 Briefing from Denver Urban Renewal Authority Consent Items Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1305 Approves an increase to Master Purchase Order SC-00005695, Galls, LCC, by adding $150,000 for a new total of $600,000 for the purchase of body armor for City employees, citywide. A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-1305 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1307 Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Five Points Business Improvement District: reappointment of Nathan Beal for a term effective immediately and expiring 06-12-2027, John Pirkopf for a term effective immediately and expiring 06-12-2027, and Maedella Stiger for a term effective immediately and expiring 06-12-2027and appointments of Nina Rupp for a term effective 10-01-2023 and expiring 10-01-2027 and Fathima Dickerson for a term effective 10-01-2023 and expiring 10-01-2027, citywide. A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-1307 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1309 Amends the sublease agreement with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for property located at 4600 East 48th Avenue for an additional $10 and extends the contract through December 31, 2024 to provide daytime integrated health services for residents at the property, in District City and County of Denver Page 2 Printed on 9/26/2023  Minutes Finance & Governance Committee Tuesday, September 26, 2023 8. FINAN-202369774-02/202161644 A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-1309 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1310 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0378, Series 2023 to correct the footage calculations in the legal descriptions regarding the Globeville Levee Improvements Project, in District 9. A motion offered that Council Bill 23-1310 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1312 Appropriates and makes cash transfer from the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund to the Denver Public Library Capital Projects fund in the amount of $1,575,000. The funding will support upgrades for the Athmar Park Branch and Robinson Branch library facilities, Council Districts 7 and 8. A motion offered that Council Bill 23-1312 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1313 Approving the City Council re-appointment of Noah Stout to the Civil Service Commission A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-1313 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 23-1330 Authorizes an appropriates $11,000,000 from the Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund to Denver Arts and Venues to cover the costs of increased events and attendance, citywide. A motion offered that Council Bill 23-1330 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 City and County of Denver Page 3 Printed on 9/26/2023  Minutes Finance & Governance Committee Tuesday, September 26, 2023 23-1331 Authorizes a cash transfer and appropriation of $4,957,321 from General Fund Reserves to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund to provide sufficient budget capacity to fund settlements and claims previously approved or in process, citywide. A motion offered that Council Bill 23-1331 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Lewis, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres Nay: 0 City and County of Denver Page 4 Printed on 9/26/2023