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Denver continues to explore moving to a biennial budget
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There’s continued momentum to shift the city of Denver to a biennial budget cycle, and if approved by the City Council, the measure would be sent to voters on the November 2026 ballot. The idea, first put forth in December, returned Monday to the Budget and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion, with sponsors maintaining…
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Denver to mull $6.9M East Colfax BRT extension, police union deal
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Denver’s councilmembers will consider several items during Monday’s regular meeting, but the most notable is a resolution to overhaul contract review rules, requiring draft agreements to be shared with the Council before being heard at committee meetings. Council Resolution 26-0329 aims to give council members early access to draft and final agreements and more time…
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Veo e-scooter contract stalls again in Denver City Council committee
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A proposed contract to replace the city’s e-bike and scooter vendors stalled again Wednesday as a City Council committee declined to advance it without further review and a “redlined” version of the agreement. Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee delayed their decision until April 15 after a motion to advance a three-year contract with…
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Denver Council narrowly approves deal with Axon
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After weeks of delay, the Denver City Council narrowly approved a one-year $150,000 contract with Axon for 50 automated license plate-reading cameras and the necessary system hardware, replacing the city’s former vendor, Flock. The 7-6 vote came during Tuesday’s regular City Council meeting, where councilmembers weighed in on the risks of approving the contract before…
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Denver proposes yearlong moratorium on new data centers
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As Denver Water calls for a 20% reduction in water use during Stage 1 drought conditions, City Council members advanced a bill to rein in one of the largest water users — data centers — by proposing a yearlong moratorium on new construction and development. Should the proposed legislation be approved by the full City…
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Denver City Council to consider Axon ALPR camera contract
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Denver’s regular meeting of the City Council moves to Tuesday as most city offices will be closed Monday in observance of Sí Se Puede Day. On the agenda, the clock is ticking on a delayed contract for automated license plate reading cameras. The 12-month, $150,000 agreement with Axon would deliver approximately 50 new cameras, replacing…
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Denver City Council public hearing, vote set on Axon ALPR camera contract
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After a weeklong delay in committee, Council Resolution 26-0246, the proposed contract with Axon Enterprises for a new automatic license plate reading system, has made its way to the Denver City Council for consideration. The City Council will host a special one-hour courtesy public hearing on the matter during the 5:30 p.m. session, accommodating as…
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Denver City Council to consider spending $12M on airport fire protection
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Members of Denver’s City Council will consider several big-ticket resolutions and zoning ordinances Monday afternoon. Items of interest include a $67,500 payment settling a liability claim involving the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment. City documents cite an incident that occurred on April 10, 2025, at or near the intersection of North Gilpin Street…
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Denver approves $4.6M AI-powered permit review contract
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The Denver City Council approved a $4.6 million contract with ComplyAI on Monday for a new online tool intended to speed up the city’s permitting process. Officials say the platform, CivCheck, uses artificial intelligence automation, machine learning and “intelligent document analysis” to streamline application intake and code-compliance review. The council approved the five-year contract on…
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Denver proposes municipal sentencing reform
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Currently in Denver, people can face months in jail for relatively low-level municipal offenses. But now, Denver City Council members are crafting legislation aimed not only at aligning municipal penalties with state law but also to “stop criminalizing poverty.” The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that municipalities may not impose sentences harsher under their own…