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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/24/2010 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 451 City and County Building
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10-0326 4 BillPassedOrdinance Request to negotiate, purchase or condemn three (3) temporary construction easements as part of the Munroe Elementary Sidewalk/Safety Improvements This ordinance will allow for the acquisition of temporary construction easements, which will provide for Public Works’ contractor to enter onto private land in order to reconstruct and repair sidewalks on the above project. No acquisition of additional right-of-way is required. Project is funded with 2010 CIP funds in the amount of $140,000. Project No. CE00082. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0327 4 BillPassedTo accept grant funds in the amount of $150,000 from Kaiser Health Foundation that will allow the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide free access to outdoor pools and Recreation Centers to youth during the summer of 2010. Denver Parks and Recreation seeks approval to accept $150,000 from Kaiser Health Foundation. This funding will allow Denver Parks and Recreation to provide free access to outdoor pools and Recreation Centers to youth during the summer of 2010. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0331 4 BillPassedAuthorizes the Manager of Finance, to issue up to $375,000,000 of City and County of Denver, General Obligation Bonds Series 2010A-B and up to $300,000,000 City and County of Denver, General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010C. The proposed ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $375,000,000 of City and County of Denver, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010A-B and up to $300,000,000 City and County of Denver, General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010C.Series 2010A General Obligation BondsThe proposed ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $40,000,000 Series 2010A General Obligation Bonds to fund projects related to the Better Denver Program. Bond proceeds will be used to retire a portion of outstanding Commercial Paper balances and finance Better Denver Projects. The 2009A GO Bonds will be issued as tax exempt bonds and along with the Series 2010B Bonds are the second series of bonds issued under the 2007 Better Denver authorization. Series 2010B General Obligation BondsThe proposed ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $335,000,000 in Series 2010B GapprovedPass Action details Not available
10-0337 4 BillPassedTexasworld Service Co. Inc. dba World Service Company Support Facilities Lease Agreement This agreement is for the purpose of leasing a small office of 141.1 sq. ft. on the ramp level of Concourse A to World Service Company to support their business of providing contracted cleaning services to several airlines at DIA. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0340 4 BillPassedAmends the Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT) registration fee as provided in Section 32-107 in the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create a tiered structure. For businesses that owe less than $30 in combined employee and business OPT in the 12 months prior to the registration year will not incur a fee. A $25 fee will be imposed for individuals, sole proprietors and partnerships with no employees subject to the OPT and that pay in advance the OPT fee. A $50 fee will be imposed for all other businesses. (Finance ) Amends the Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT) registration fee as provided in Section 32-107 in the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create a tiered structure. For businesses that owe less than $30 in combined employee and business OPT in the 12 months prior to the registration year will not incur a fee. A $25 fee will be imposed for individuals, sole proprietors and partnerships with no employees subject to the OPT and that pay in advance the OPT fee. A $50 fee will be imposed for all other businesses. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day reviewapprovedPass Action details Not available
10-0345 4 BillPassedAmends Section 20-76(e) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to authorize the Auditor to assess penalties against contractors paying workers less than prevailing wages. Authorizes Auditor's Office to assess penalties against contractors paying workers less than prevailing wages.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0347 3 BillPassedContract with Brodart Co. and Midwest Tape in the amount of $3,570,000.00 for vendor services for Denver Public Library. Vendor to provide services for cost effective and timely provision of materials for adult, young adult and juvenile audiences as well as selection tools, physical processing, cataloging and other value added services. The first branch is expected to open in late 2010 with the remaining locations opening by the end of 2013.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0348 4 BillPassedRequest for a payment to Insight as Oracle’s reseller for database software maintenance in the amount of $506,994.89. The proposed ordinance is intended to make a payment to Insight as Oracle’s reseller for database software maintenance covering the period of August 30th 2010 – August 29th 2011 in the amount of $506,994.89. This software is utilized by numerous agencies throughout the City and Count for data collection and management. This support will need to be renewed yearly.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0349 3 BillPassedApproval of Summer Scholars contract amendment for a 5 year extension. This is a 5 year contact extension with Summer Scholars to provide summer recreation services in conjunction with its summer literacy program at multiple Denver Public Elementary School partners for 50 -100 students per site. Summer Scholars will provide overall administration, hiring and supervision of staff, program development and implementation, maintenance of child care licensure, and liaison with other program components. The goal of the project is to implement the Summer Scholars Recreation Program, held in the afternoons in conjunction with the Summer Scholars literacy program, to offset the risk factors of academic failure and lack of access to recreation services. The Summer Scholars Recreation Program serves as an incentive for students to participate in the morning literacy program and as a complement to the academic nature of the program. Community Recreation operates recreation programs at (8) elementary schools including Amesse, Columbine, Moore, Harrington, Montclair, Valdez, Whittier and FoapprovedPass Action details Not available
10-0350 4 BillPassedRequest for an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of funds from the non-profit organization, Lutheran Family Services of Colorado, to provide appropriate skills for unaccompanied minor refugees to enter adulthood and to achieve social self-sufficiency. Lutheran Family Services of Colorado has granted the Department of Human Services an award of $86,004.57 to supply staff in support of the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program. Lutheran Family Services is a private non-profit organization that provides various social support systems throughout the state of Colorado. The Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program helps unaccompanied minor refugees develop appropriate skills to enter adulthood and to achieve social self-sufficiency. The goal is also to reunite unaccompanied minors, when possible, with parents or family. Lutheran Family Services has a contract agreement with the CO Department of Human Services to provide refugee services to these youth. As part of that agreement they are required to provide a grant for staff support in the counties in which they operate this program. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0353 3 BillPassedRequest to set-up a capital grant fund to accept and appropriate $195,000 from the Colorado Historical Society for the rehabilitation of the Cheesman Park Pavilion. (BOND ) Accepts and appropriates $195,000 from a Colorado Historical Society grant for the rehabilitation of the Cheesman Park Pavilion. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-7-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0354 3 BillPassedRequest to set-up a capital grant fund to accept and appropriate $92,529.52 from the Colorado Department of Transportation for the construction of a new bison overlook in the Denver Mountain Parks Genesee Park. (PUBLIC AMENITIES) Accepts and appropriates $92,529.52 from a Colorado Department of Transportation grant for construction of a new bison overlook at Genesee Mountain Park. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-7-10. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0355 4 BillPassedRequest for execution of a Eleventh Amendment to a Lease Agreement between US Government General Services Administration and the City and County of Denver. This Amendment is to add 2166 sq. ft. of space in Concourse A to GSA’s lease. This space is for a command center to be operated by the TSA. The additional rent to be paid to the City will be $181,000 annually.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0356 4 BillPassedLease between DIA and Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. This agreement is for the purpose of leasing a small office of 141.1 sq. ft. on the ramp level of Concourse A to Worldwide Flight Services to support their business of providing contracted ground handling services to several airlines at DIA. This is a month-to-month lease that can be canceled with 30 days written notice by either party. This is a revenue contract. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0357 4 BillPassedRequest for a contract execution for the Electronic Airport Layout Plan (eALP) to be conducted by Woolpert. To remain compliant with the FAA, Denver International Airport (Airport) has elected to develop an electronic Airport Layout Plan (eALP)/ Airport-wide Geographic Information System (A-GIS). The FAA is also implementing a policy to require airports to provide airfield, facility, and obstacle data to their database in support of their NextGen modernization program. The Airport and Woolpert will work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that all collected data and analysis satisfies these requirements. This data collection will include all necessary professional engineering, surveying, planning, and project management services related to the completion of the required airport and aeronautical data collection supporting the planning, development, and optionally construction activities.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0362 4 BillPassedRequest to file for the correction of the City Clerk’s Filing No. on Ordinance No. 196, Council Bill No. 182, Series 2010 (PUBLIC AMENITIES) Corrects the City Clerk’s Filing No. on Ordinance No. 196, Series 2010, amending a contract with Colorado Designscapes. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-7-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0385 3 BillPassedApproves a new steam service agreement with Public Service Company for the new Justice Center through 12-31-2034. (Safety) Approves a new steam service contract with Xcel Energy for steam heating at the new Justice Center for a negotiated rate 4% below the retail steam rates through 12-31-2034. No The Committee approved filing the bill by consent on 5-13-10. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0389 2 BillPassedRequest for Ordinance for a partial release of right of re-entry from the City and County of Denver to the Metropolitan Football Stadium District to accommodate RTD's West Corridor FasTracks Program. ROW 1999-0238-03. Districts 1 & 9. See attachedapprovedPass Action details Not available
10-0391 3 BillPassedAuthorizes Theatres and Arenas to establish a budget in the amount of $79,601.76 from the remaining Convention Center Expansion bond funds to use for other capital projects in the building. (Finance) Authorizes Theatres and Arenas to establish a budget in the amount of $79,601.76 from the remaining Convention Center Expansion bond funds to use for other capital projects in the building. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0397 3 BillPassedAmend Section 39, Denver Parks and Recreation, regarding building plans. Approves a companion ordinance to the new Denver Zoning Code, adding to Chapter 39 a new section to require City Council approval of any new building or addition to an existing building in any city park of over 35 feet in height or over 3,000 square feet in footprint.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0359 3 BillPassedAgreement with the Union Pacific Railroad regarding street crossings and easements for rail crossings at Rio Court, 13th Avenue and Shoshone Street. The construction of the West Corridor will require RTD's acquisition of a portion of UP's rail corridor commonly known as the "Burnham Yard North Lead." As a result of such an acquisition by RTD, certain of the UP's trackage and other railroad facilities located on the Burnham Yard North Lead will need to be relocated for the UP's railroad operations. As part of such relocation, the UP will need to acquire the Easements to operate its railroad across Rio Court, 13th Avenue and Shoshone Street (the “Street Crossings”). Both the UP and the City have the power of eminent domain but the law is not clear that one or the other power is dominant. To avoid the significant and unnecessary expenditure of time and money on litigation or eminent domain proceedings, and to accommodate the compatible public uses of the Street Crossings by both the UP and the City, the UP and the City intend to stipulate in the Agreement that the City shall convey approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0394 3 BillPassedApproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Denver TSSIP 3 – MonaCore Traffic Signals. Approves receipt and appropriation of federal funds up to $1,025,000 for expanding the signal system control system between Broadway, Downing, 23rd Ave., and 40th Ave; on S. Monaco Parkway between Leetsdale and Cornell; and on Mississippi between Valencia and Dayton, in Council Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0411 2 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving an agreement between Midwest Tape, LLC and the City & County of Denver to provide cost effective and timely provisions of library collections and vendor services. (PUBLIC AMENITIES) Approves a $1,685,000 contract with Midwest Tapes for audio-visual materials for Stapleton and Green Valley Ranch libraries. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting withing the 30-day review period is on 6-7-10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-7-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0413 2 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Randall Funding & Development, Inc., to extend the term and provide additional compensation for the provision of general grant writing services. (FINANCE) Approves a one-year extension to the Randall Funding and Development grant writing contract. The contract amount is $10,000 per month and will bonus $50,000 if the City is successful in getting $5 million and $10 million in grant approvals. The maximum pay out is $220,000 per year. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-1-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0414 2 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items from the "Urban Areas Security Initiative FY09-11" Special Revenue Fund budget. (SAFETY) Approves a $120,477 purchase of a bomb robot from iRobot Corp for the Denver Police Department using Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds. The committee approved filing the bill by consent on April 9, 2010. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent 4-09-10. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0415 2 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and other proper officials to enter into a contractual agreement with the State of Colorado for a "Community Services Block Grant FY10-11" program and the funding therefor. (NEIGHBORHOOD, COMMUNITY & BUSINESS REVITALIZATION) Authorizes a grant agreement and appropriation in the amount of $1,058,194 with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for the Community Services Block Grant for the FY 2010-2011 program year beginning March 1, 2010. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-10.0. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-19-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0424 2 ResolutionAdoptedRequest for a Resolution granting a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to the University of Denver, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with various items between Race St. and York St. ROW 2010-0168-01. District 7. Request for a Resolution granting a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to the University of Denver, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with (1) one 36” x 24” ground box, (1) one 4” conduit, and (1) one 2” conduit for fiber optic lines into Iliff Ave., between Race St., and York St.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0425 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Nine Thousand and 00/100 ($9,000.00), payable to Anderson, Hemmat & Levine, L.L.C. and Suzanne M. Massey, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 09-CV-2415, in the Arapahoe County District Court for the State of Colorado. (SAFETY) Settles a liability claim involving the Sheriffs’ Department. The resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting of 5-18-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0431 2 BillPassedEnacts a new zoning code and official zoning map and preserves the former zoning code for parcels of land not being re-zoned to any of the new zone districts at this time. Adopts a new zoning code and map for Denver and preserves the former code for parcels not be re-zoned to new districts at this time.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0436 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation designating May 31 through June 4 as “City Park Week”.adoptedPass Action details Not available
10-0451 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation recognizing Bill Lovingier on the occasion of his retirement.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0452 1 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a Sixth Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Enterprise Leasing Company of Denver d/b/a Enterprise Fleet Services to extend the term of the lease agreement which provides leased vehicles to the Denver Police Department. (SAFETY) Extends for two years and adds $330,011.78 to the agreement with Enterprise Fleet Services to exchange twenty-five 2008 leased vehicles for 2010 models utilized by the Denver Police Department Criminal Investigation Division for undercover surveillance operations. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-5-10. approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0453 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation honoring Carlos Casteneda and the dance group Grupo Tlaloc celebrating the start of the 2010 Biennial of the Americas in Denver.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0404 3 BillPassedAppoints Christina Aguilar, Sam Cole, Robert Dorshimer, John Kelly, Deryk Sanchez Standring, R. Tony Smith, and Catherine Shea to the Denver GLBT Commission with terms expiring May 1, 2012. (Neighborhood, Community & Business Revitalization) Appoints Christina Aguilar, Sam Cole, Robert Dorshimer, John Kelly, Deryk Sanchez Standring, R. Tony Smith, and Catherine Shea to the Denver GLBT Commission with terms expiring May 1, 2012. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0403 3 BillPassedAmend the equipment lease purchase agreement with Chase Equipment Finance, Inc. to show the change in equipment provided by Qwest. There is no additional cost to the City. This is a companion bill to the Qwest modification request. (Finance) Amend the equipment lease purchase agreement with Chase Equipment Finance, Inc. to show the change in equipment provided by Qwest. There is no additional cost to the City. This is a companion bill to the Qwest contract modification request. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0402 3 BillPassedApproves a contract with Community Housing Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $556,200 from HOME Funds for Denver Gardens. (Neighborhood, Community & Business Revitalization) Approves a contract with Community Housing Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $556,200 from HOME Funds for Denver Gardens located at 6801 Mississippi Ave. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0401 3 BillPassedAmends the Qwest contract to show the change in equipment to the City's upgrade for data and voice network. (Finance ) Amends the Qwest contract to show the change in equipment to the City's upgrade for data and voice network. There is no change to the contract costs. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0400 3 BillPassedApproves the sale of approximately 2,729 square feet of City Surplus land located at 4401 Cahita Court (parcel no. 222-04-014) to the adjacent property owner Eco Works, LLC in the amount of $5,000. The remaining parcel will remain as right-of-way. (Finance ) Approves the sale of approximately 2,729 square feet of City Surplus land located at 4401 Cahita Ct. to the adjacent property owner Eco Works, LLC in the amount of $5,000. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available
10-0399 3 BillPassedAuthorizes spending authority in the amount of $16,520,000 for the fiscal year 2010-2011 for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. (Neighborhood, Community & Business Revitalization) Authorizes spending authority in the amount of $16,520,000 for the fiscal year 2010-2011 for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-10-10.approvedPass Action details Not available