Finance & Governance Committee
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · January 23, 2024
Minutes
Finance & Governance
Committee
Minutes
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 10:30 AM
Chair: Amanda Sawyer, Vice Chair: Shontel Lewis
Members: Amanda P. Sandoval, Paul Kashmann, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Flor Alvidrez, Jamie
Torres
Staff: Luke Palmisano
Attendance
Present: 10 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres, Flynn, Romero
Campbell, Parady, Watson
Absent: 1- Lewis
Action Items
24-0058 Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from the General Fund
Contingency and the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund
(34080) to support expenditures in the amount of $25,000,000 in the
Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809).
A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, that Council Bill 24-0058 be approved for
filing, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0075 Approves a purchase order with Quebec Hospitality LLC, operating as
Colorado Hospitality Services for up to $25,000,000 and an end term of
6-30-2024 to provide hotels rooms for migrant sheltering, citywide
(PO-00124826).
A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Kashmann, that Council Resolution 24-0075 be approved for
filing, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
Consent Items
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Block Vote
Block Vote
A motion offered to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0041 Approves an inter-governmental agreement with the Regional
Transportation District (RTD) for $328,900 and an end term of 12-31-2024
to provide ECOPASS transportation access to City employees, citywide
(CSAHR-202370946-00).
A motion offered that Council Bill 24-0041 be approved by consent en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0042 Amends Master Purchase Order with Fastenal Company for an additional
$450,000 for a new total of $900,000 to provide products and materials for
the maintenance, repair, and operations of facilities, citywide. No change in
contract term length (SC-00007683).
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0042 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0045 Approves the Mayoral appointments and reappointment of the following
individuals to the Denver Non-profit Engagement Commission of 3 years
ending on 12-31-2026: Reappointment of Gerardo Lopez, Tracey Stewart,
and Danielle “Dee Dee” Devuyst and the appointment of Cindy Chang,
Dede de Percin, and Liane Morrison.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0045 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
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Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0060 Amends a lease agreement with The Salvation Army to add $12 for a new
total of $58 and 2 years and 3 months for a new end term of 12-31-2024 for
continued use and operations at the Crossroads Shelter, located in Council
District 9 (FINAN-202371261/ Alfresco 201951840).
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0060 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0061 Approves a License Agreement with Cellco Partnership, operating as
Verizon Wireless for $332,464.80 and an end date of 9-30-2033 for
placement, operation, and maintenance of cellular equipment on the tower
at Denver Fire Department Station 28, in Council District 2
(FINAN-202371614).
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0061 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0062 Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or
condemnation all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the
bridge project at South Monaco Street Parkway over Cherry Creek,
including sidewalks, roadways and intersections between 1320 South
Monaco Street Parkway and 1483 South Monaco Street Parkway, in
Council District 6. This includes easement interests, access rights,
improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as part of the
Project.
A motion offered that Council Bill 24-0062 be approved by consent en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
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24-0063 Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or
condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed for
the construction of Weir Gulch Reach 1, Decatur Street, in Council District
3. This includes easement interests, access rights and any improvements
on the property as part of the project.
A motion offered that Council Bill 24-0063 be approved by consent en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0064 Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or
condemnation all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the
completion of the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero project, in Council
District 8. This includes easement interests, access rights and any
improvements on the property as part of the project
A motion offered that Council Bill 24-0064 be approved by consent en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0065 Amends Permanent Easement (2007183889) with Public Service
Company of Colorado (PSCo) to allow for maintenance, repair, upgrade,
replacement and operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1200 W.
River Drive, in Council District 3.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0065 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0066 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2007183891) for
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and operation(s) within the
easement area(s) of 2300 W. 11th Avenue, in Council District 3.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0066 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
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Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0067 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2007183892) with the Public
Service Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade,
replacement and operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2300 West
11th Avenue, in Council District 3.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0067 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0068 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2008105989) with the Public
Service Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade,
replacement and operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2000 West
3rd Avenue, in Council District 3.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0068 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0069 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2006142601) with the Public
Service Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade,
replacement and operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1800 West.
1st Avenue, in Council District 3.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0069 be approved by consent en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0070 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2008105989) with Public
Service Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade,
replacement and operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1953 West
3rd Avenue, in Council District 3.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 24-0070 be approved by consent en
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bloc, carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
24-0072 Appropriates $650,000 in the Denver Public Library Special Revenue
Fund (15830) to transfer cash and appropriate budget in the Denver Public
Library Capital Projects Fund (34041).
A motion offered that Council Bill 24-0072 be approved by consent en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres
Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Lewis
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Agenda
Finance & Governance
Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 10:30 AM
Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
1437 Bannock Street, Room 450
Chair: Amanda Sawyer, Vice Chair: Shontel Lewis
Members: Amanda P. Sandoval, Paul Kashmann, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Flor Alvidrez, Jamie
Torres
Staff: Luke Palmisano
Attendance
Action Items
24-0058 Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from
the General Fund Contingency and the Capital
Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund (34080) to
support expenditures in the amount of $25,000,000 in the
Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809).
Stephanie Karayannis Adams, Department of Finance
24-0075 Approves a purchase order with Quebec Hospitality LLC,
operating as Colorado Hospitality Services Inc for up to
$25,000,000 and an end term of 6-30-2024 to provide
hotels rooms for migrant sheltering, citywide
(PO-00124826).
Margaret Danuser, Department of Finance
Consent Items
24-0041 Approves an inter-governmental agreement with the
Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $328,900 and
an end term of 12-31-2024 to provide ECOPASS
transportation access to City employees, citywide
(CSAHR-202370946-00).
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24-0042 Amends Master Purchase Order with Fastenal Company
for an additional $450,000 for a new total of $900,000 to
provide products and materials for the maintenance,
repair, and operations of facilities, citywide. No change in
contract term length (SC-00007683).
24-0045 Approves the Mayoral appointments and reappointment of
the following individuals to the Denver Non-profit
Engagement Commission for a term of 3 years ending on
12-31-2026: Reappointment of Gerardo Lopez, Tracey
Stewart, and Danielle “Dee Dee” Devuyst and the
appointment of Cindy Chang, DeDe de Percin, and Liane
Morrison.
24-0059 Approves a contract with School District No. 1, Denver
Public Schools, for $1,800,000 to purchase the upper
deck of a parking garage located at 1391 Delaware
Street, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202366690).
24-0060 Amends a lease agreement with The Salvation Army to
add $12 for a new total of $58 and 2 years and 3 months
for a new end term of 12-31-2024 for continued use and
operations at the Crossroads Shelter, located in Council
District 9 (FINAN-202371261/ Alfresco 201951840).
24-0061 Approves a License Agreement with Cellco Partnership,
operating as Verizon Wireless for $332,464.80 and an
end date of 9-30-2033 for placement, operation, and
maintenance of cellular equipment on the tower at Denver
Fire Department Station 28, in Council District 2
(FINAN-202371614).
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AGENDA
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24-0062 Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated
purchase or condemnation all or any portion of any
property interest as needed for the bridge project at
South Monaco Street Parkway over Cherry Creek,
including sidewalks, roadways and intersections between
1320 South Monaco Street Parkway and 1483 South
Monaco Street Parkway, in Council District 6. This
includes easement interests, access rights, improvements,
buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as part of the
Project.
24-0063 Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated
purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any
property interest as needed for the construction of Weir
Gulch Reach 1, Decatur Street, in Council District 3. This
includes easement interests, access rights and any
improvements on the property as part of the project.
24-0064 Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated
purchase or condemnation all or any portion of any
property interest as needed for the completion of the
Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero project, in Council
District 8. This includes easement interests, access rights
and any improvements on the property as part of the
project
24-0065 Amends Permanent Easement (2007183889) with Public
Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) to allow for
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and
operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1200 W.
River Drive, in Council District 3.
24-0066 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2007183891)
for maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and
operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2300 W. 11th
Avenue, in Council District 3.
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AGENDA
Finance & Governance Committee
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
24-0067 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2007183892)
with the Public Service Company of Colorado for
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and
operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2300 West
11th Avenue, in Council District 3.
24-0068 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2008105989)
with the Public Service Company of Colorado for
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and
operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2000 West
3rd Avenue, in Council District 3.
24-0069 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2006142601)
with the Public Service Company of Colorado for
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and
operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1800 West.
1st Avenue, in Council District 3.
24-0070 Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2008105989)
with Public Service Company of Colorado for
maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and
operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1953 West
3rd Avenue, in Council District 3.
24-0072 Appropriates $650,000 in the Denver Public Library
Special Revenue Fund (15830) to transfer cash and
appropriate budget in the Denver Public Library Capital
Projects Fund (34041).
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