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Committee approves contract extensions and arbitrator/mediator appointments by consent

DenverJan 13, 20261 min read

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The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee met January 13, 2026, and by consent approved two 12‑month contract extensions for outside legal counsel (no change to contract capacity) and appointed three individuals to the City Council’s permanent panels of arbitrators and mediators.

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Council Resolution 26-0002 approved: Amend contract with Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to extend term 12 months to 1-31-2027 for as-needed civil litigation representation; no change to contract capacity (citywide).
Council Resolution 26-0003 approved: Amend contract with Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to extend term 12 months to 1-31-2027 for as-needed civil litigation representation; no change to contract capacity (citywide).
Council Resolution 26-0018 approved: Appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators and to the permanent panel of mediators pursuant to Charter provisions.
Council Resolution 26-0019 approved: Appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent panel of arbitrators and to the permanent panel of mediators pursuant to Charter provisions.
Council Resolution 26-0020 approved: Appointment of M. David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators and to the permanent panel of mediators pursuant to Charter provisions.

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Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 AMCity & County Building, room 391scheduled

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A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366422/ATTNY-202582359-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366475/ATTNY-202582361-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
A resolution approving the appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). Approving the appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
A resolution approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). Approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
A resolution approving the appointment of M. David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). Approving the appointment of M. David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.

Committee approves contract extensions and arbitrator/mediator appointments by consent

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