Legislation Details

File #: 26-0422    Version: 1
Type: Bill Status: Passed
File created: 3/24/2026 In control: Parks, Art and Culture
On agenda: 4/20/2026 Final action: 4/23/2026
Title: A bill for an Ordinance approving a proposed donation of surplus American Bison from the City and County of Denver to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit Organizations. Approves a bill for annual donation of bison to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit. The program's prior sunset is rescinded. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-2026.
Indexes: Lucas Palmisano
Attachments: 1. BR26-0422_DPR_BistonTransfer_03-18-2026, 2. BR26-0422_DPR_Draft 26-_____ bison donation evergreen (v2026-03-19), 3. DPR_MountainParks_PAC_March31, 4. 26-0422 Filed Bill_bison donation evergreen, 5. 26-0422_Filed_Bill_bison_donation_evergreen, 6. 26-0422_Filed_Bill_bison_donation_evergreen.pdf, 7. 26-0422 For an Ordinance approving a proposed donation of surplus American Bison

Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)

 

Date Submitted: 3-31-2026

 

Requesting Agency: DPR

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Subject Matter Expert Name: Jesus Orrantia
Email Address: jesus.orrantia@denvergov.org
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A bill for an Ordinance approving a proposed donation of surplus American Bison from the City and County of Denver to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit Organizations. 

Approves a bill for annual donation of bison to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit. The program’s prior sunset is rescinded. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-2026.

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Mountain Parks

Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:

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