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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/7/2010 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 451 City and County Building
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10-0349 4 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 Foapproved  Action details Not available
10-0360 3 BillPassedAuthorizes Public Works to acquire three (3) aerial bucket trucks from Transwest through a companion capital lease purchase agreement with All American Investment Group in the amount of $518,495. (Finance) Authorizes Public Works to acquire three (3) aerial bucket trucks from Transwest through a companion capital lease purchase agreement with All American Investment Group in the amount of $518,495. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-10approved  Action details Not available
10-0361 3 BillPassedAuthorizes the Manager of Finance to provide financing through a capital lease purchase transaction with All American Investment Group on behalf of Public Works to acquire 4 aerial bucket trucks. The total cost of the trucks is $747,700. Three of the trucks will be purchased from Transwest and one from OJ Watson. The total amount to be financed is $603,000. (Finance) Authorizes the Manager of Finance to provide financing through a capital lease purchase transaction with All American Investment Group on behalf of Public Works to acquire 4 aerial bucket trucks. The total cost of the trucks is $747,700. Three of the trucks will be purchased from Transwest and one from OJ Watson. The total amount to be financed is $603,000. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-10approved  Action details Not available
10-0385 4 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. approved  Action details Not available
10-0389 3 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 attachedapproved  Action details Not available
10-0391 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0397 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0399 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0400 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0401 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0402 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0403 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0359 4 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 approved  Action details Not available
10-0405 3 BillPassedAgreement for City’s use of the Continental Airlines Hangar Ramp for temporary parking of snow equipment for $26,582. (Economic Development) Under agreement, Continental licenses a portion of the Continental Hangar Ramp Area to the City for temporary parking of snow equipment for a one-time payment $26,582.00. No This bill was approved for filing by consent on 5-13-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0406 3 BillPassedAdds $4.5 million to the contract with Jacobs Engineering to continue work on airfield pavement on Concourse A & C and adds the contractor to the current City MWBE program. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Extends to December 21, 2015 and adds $4.5 million to the contract with Jacob Engineering for pavement work on Concourses A & C and adds the contractor to the current MBWE program. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-?-10. The Committee approved filing the bill by consent on 5-20-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0394 4 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.approved  Action details Not available
10-0408 3 BillPassedAmends the Airport Use and Facilities Lease Agreement between Continental Airlines, Inc. and the City and County of Denver to reflect the airline's move of its gates from Concourse A to Concourse B. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Amends the lease agreement to document space changes resulting from Continental's move from Concourse A to B in February, 2010 and authorizes City payment of $800,000 to Continental for the move to be reimburse from new tenants. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-3-10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-20-10.approved  Action details Not available
10-0420 3 ResolutionAdoptedAppoints Janis McCubbrey to the DENVER ASIAN PACIFIC-AMERICAN COMMISSION for a term effective immediately and expiring January 22, 2012. (Neighborhood, Community & Business Revitalization) Appoints Janis McCubbrey to the DENVER ASIAN PACIFIC-AMERICAN COMMISSION for a term effective immediately and expiring January 22, 2012. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-10approved  Action details Not available
10-0427 3 BillPassedAuthorizes the appropriation of $190,587 for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for the program year beginning January 1, 2010 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide homeless services. (Neighborhood, Community & Business Revitalization) Authorizes the appropriation of $190,587 for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for the program year beginning January 1, 2010 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide homeless services. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-10approved  Action details Not available
10-0430 3 BillPassedApprove a 4-year $150 million contract with M. A. Mortenson Co. for Construction Management and General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Approves a four-year, $150 million contract M.. A. Mortenson Company (chosen through a competitive request for qualifications process) for Constuction Management and General Contractor services for the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport including a commitment to meeting 21% M/WBE goals. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-cay review period is on 6-21?-10. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-19-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0418 3 BillPassedAppropriates $55,000 from the Denver Golf enterprise fund balance for a structural assessment of Skeel Dam at the Wellshire Golf Course. The Golf Enterprise Fund will be conducting a structural study of Skeel Dam at the Wellshire Golf Course. The scope of work will include the testing, investigation and recommendations for design and repair of Skeel Dam, including but not limited to the following: • Develop an initial scope of work for investigating and testing the dam that coincides with the States Engineer’s Inspection Reports concerning the safety of the dam. • Coordinate geotechnical exploration as needed, address modifications to testing and coordinate any additional testing recommendations. • Prepare a report describing recommendations for repairing and/or replacing the dam. All recommendations shall include preliminary designs, costs estimates and schedules. • (Completed by Mayor’s Office): Ordinance Request Number:10-254 Date: 5/13/2010 This ordinance seeks to appropriate $55,000 of Golf Enterprise Funds to this Skeel Dam study. The Golf Enterprise Fund has the napproved  Action details Not available
10-0419 3 BillPassedRescinds and reappropriates $2,288,259.97 of existing building facility capital project budgets to consolidate budgets in conformance with 2010 facility budget appropriations in order to track the total amount of expenditures per facility. This is a request to rescind and reappropriate $2,288,259.97 of building facility project budgets to allow Public Works Facilities to consolidate older, existing budgets in line with 2010 facility budget appropriations. These projects will be updated to align fund, org, and project ID numbers, and this update will enable reporting to show the total amount of expenditures per facility. There is no change in the total amount of dollars appropriated for citywide facilities projects. As detailed on the attached sheet, budget will be rescinded and reappropriated in the following ways: • Rescind $304,959.58 from existing emergency reserve budgets and reappropriate to retain this budget for emergencies (administrative clean-up to assign updated project identification numbers). • Rescind $418,590.69 from existing facility condition assessment projectapproved  Action details Not available
10-0422 4 BillPassedApproves a $2,608,210.10 contract with White Construction for the Sloan’s Lake Park Marina Improvements project. Sloan’s Lake Park Marina Area Improvements including renovated Jetty and Marina shoreline with promenade; irrigation pumps in new pump house building and renovated restrooms in Boathouse. Work includes demolition; earthwork; drainage improvements; concrete walls shoreline protection; riprap shoreline protection; concrete retaining walls; concrete seat walls; concrete flatwork; crusher-fines paving; metal railings; boardwalk; site furnishings; seeding, sod; planting; building electrical; building HVAC; Single Vertical Turbine irrigation pump station; Restroom fixtures; Pump house Building; Site Irrigation and Site Electrical. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sloan’s Lake Park Maintenance – Marina Improvements ********************************************** Contractor: White Construction Contract Award Amount: $2,608,210.10 Project Title: Sloan’s Lake Park Maintenance – Marina Improvements Contract Control Number: CE00102 Term of this proposed contract (start/end date) Tapproved  Action details Not available
10-0428 4 BillPassedApproves a $3,181,698.30 contract with Golden Triangle Construction for phase one of the Ruby Hill Park Improvements per the master plan. Construction and installation of new playground equipment and surfacing; site furnishings; renovation of existing picnic shelter; walkways; new construction and renovation of parking lots and roadways supporting a new combined restroom and picnic pavilion (5,000 SF); new irrigation system installation and associated water service tap work.approved  Action details Not available
10-0432 3 BillPassedAmend the Downtown Historic District Tax rebate ordinanceapproved  Action details Not available
10-0438 3 BillPassedAmends the RMES Communications, Inc. Internet kiosk agreement. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Reduces the maximum annual guaranteed compensation and increase the ACBD goals to 36% in the RYMES Communication contract for internet kiosk and related services at DIA. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-??-10. The Committee approved filing this bill on consent on 5-27-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0439 3 BillPassedAmends the RMES Communications, Inc. pay telephone agreement. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Extends the term to January 31, 2013, reduces the maximum annual guarantee compensation, and reduces the number of pay telephone and calling card machines required in the RYMES Communication contract for telephone and related services at DIA. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30 day review period is on 6-??-10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-27-10.approved  Action details Not available
10-0441 3 ResolutionAdoptedOrdinance request for a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to provide Head Start services to 275 children (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS REVITALIZATION) Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to provide Head Start services to 275 eligible children and families from July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-28-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0442 3 BillPassedOrdinance request for a contract with Clayton Educare to provide Head Start services to 198 children (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS REVITALIZATION) Approves a contract with Clayton Educare to provide Head Start services to 198 eligible children and families from July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-28-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0447 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of proposed grant agreements between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America concerning the "Community Development Block Grant FY10" program, the "HOME FY10" program and the "HOPWA FY10" program and the funding therefor. (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS REVITALIZATION) Accepts a grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and set up budget for the FY 2010 allocation for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). Total CDBG allocation is $9,613,417; HOME allocation is $4,365,893; and HOPWA allocation is $1,572,773. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-28-10.approved  Action details Not available
10-0448 3 BillPassedRequest to approve a two month term extension to the Bayaud Payroll Services LLC, contract for comprehensive payroll services and administrative support for HIRE Colorado participants enrolled in "Green Job" work experience programs (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS REVITALIZATION) Approves a 2-month extension, to Oct. 31, 2010, of the contract with Bayaud Payroll Services for comprehensive administrative support and payroll services to Adult TANF participants and TANF eligible Denver residents. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-28-10.approved  Action details Not available
10-0452 2 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. approved  Action details Not available
10-0455 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution accepting and approving the plat of Creekview Filing No. 1. (PUBLIC WORKS) Approves the final plat for Creekview Filing No. 1, a 3-acre site at E. Jefferson and S. Beeler in Council District 4. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0456 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution laying out, opening and establishing certain parcels of land for right-of-way purposes as Sherman Street, located at 46th Avenue. (PUBLIC WORKS) Dedicates as public right-of-way part of existing Sherman Street at its intersection with 46th Ave in Council District 9. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0457 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution laying out, opening and establishing certain parcels of land for right-of-way purposes as Downing Street, located between Blake Street and Walnut Street. (PUBLIC WORKS) Dedicates as public right-of-way a part of existing Downing Street between Blake and Walnut in Council Districts 8 and 9. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0458 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution laying out, opening and establishing a certain parcel of land for right-of-way purposes as S. Yosemite Street, located at the intersection of the Highline Canal and S. Yosemite Street. (PUBLIC WORKS) Dedicates as public right-of-way part of S. Yosemite at its interesection of the Highline Canal in Council District 4. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0461 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution laying out, opening and establishing certain parcels of land for right-of-way purposes as Sheridan Blvd., located at the intersections of Sheridan Blvd., & W. 5th Ave., Sheridan Blvd., & W. Bryon Pl., and Sheridan Blvd. & W. 44th Ave. (PUBLIC WORKS) Dedicates as public right-of-way part of Sheridan at its interesection with W. 5th Ave., W. Bryon Pl. and W. 44th Ave. in Council Districts 1 and 3. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0462 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution laying out, opening and establishing certain parcels of land for right-of-way purposes as Yuma Street, located at W. 5th Avenue. (PUBLIC WORKS) Dedicates as public right-of-way part of Yuma St. at its interesection with W. 5th Ave. in Council Districts 7 and 9. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0463 2 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution accepting and approving the plat of Riva Cherry Creek Filing No. 1 – Amended. (PUBLIC WORKS) Amends the final plat of Riva Cherry Creek Filing No. 1, near E. Cedar and Cherry Creek Drive South in Council District 6, to correct dimensional errors in Lots 19 through 23 of the original subdivision. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-25-10. approved  Action details Not available
10-0393 3 BillPassedAmendment to Steam Service Agreement with PSCO for existing facilities (Webb Building & Colorado Convention Center) establishing the rate at 96% of the base tariff and termination date of 12-31-2034. This is an amendment to the existing district steam agreement, which provides for steam service at the Webb Building and Colorado Convention Center. Steam, provided through Xcel Energy’s district steam system is used to heat these facilities. Steam service provides lower operating cost, increased reliability, and substantial capital cost avoidance. This amendment extends the initial term of the original agreement to 12/31/2034, with options to renew for 10 year periods. This amendment also changes the method for discounting the rate from a complex calculation of inflation indices to a straight 4% discount. approved  Action details Not available
10-0440 3 ResolutionAdoptedApprove the reappointments of Charlie Brown, Robert Monks, and Ronald Younger to the METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS for terms effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2012. (PUBLIC WORKS) Approves Mayoral re-appointment of Charlie Brown, Robert Monks, and Ronald Younger to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board for terms ending June 30, 2012. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-28-10. adjournedPass Action details Not available
10-0490 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation honoring the 2010 Denver Public Schools Valedictorians and Salutatorians. adoptedPass Action details Not available