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  
10 -  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres, Flynn, Romero  
Campbell, Parady, Watson  
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
Consent Items  
Block Vote  
Block Vote  
A motion offered to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
0
Nay:  
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
0
Aye:  
Nay:  
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent:  
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:  
6 - Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sawyer, Sandoval, Kashmann, Torres  
Aye:  
Nay:  
0
1 - Lewis  
Absent: