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South Platte River Committee minutes — March 25, 2026: Urban Waters briefing; four consent items approved

DenverMar 25, 20262 min read

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Committee heard a presentation on the South Platte River Urban Waters Partnership 2026 Work Plan and approved four consent items by roll call: a one-year contract extension with Merrick & Company for National Western Center design work; relinquishment of an easement at 3875 Walnut Street; a revocable permit to AMFP V Fox Station LLC for two three‑story pedestrian bridges; and a lease amendment with Denver Health and Hospital Authority increasing funding and extending the Medical Examiner’s lease through 12-31-2035.

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Briefing 26-0372: South Platte River Urban Waters Partnership 2026 Work Plan — Council presentation was heard in Committee.
Council Resolution 26-0235 approved by consent: Amend contract with Merrick & Company to add one year (new end date 4-14-2027) for continuation of design efforts at the National Western Center Campus; no change to contract capacity (Council District 9).
Council Bill 26-0336 approved by consent: Relinquish the easement established in Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Reception No. 2022049162 located at 3875 Walnut Street (Council District 9).
Council Resolution 26-0337 approved by consent: Grant a revocable permit to AMFP V Fox Station LLC to encroach into the right-of-way with two three-story pedestrian bridges connecting 3988 N Galapago St, 3989 N Galapago St, and 699 W 40th Ave (Council District 9), subject to terms and conditions.
Council Resolution 26-0368 approved by consent: Amend Lease Agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add $6,087,673.51 (new total $20,542,385.14) and add 120 months for a new end date of 12-31-2035 for autopsy, forensic science, evidence storage and office space for the Medical Examiner’s Office at 500 Quivas Street (Baker Neighborhood, Council District 7).

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Mar 25, 2026, 12:00 AMCity & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391 1437 Bannock Streetscheduled

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Briefings
South Platte River Urban Waters Partnership 2026 Work Plan
Consent Items
A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Merrick & Company for the continuation of design efforts at the National Western Center Campus to complete the horizontal infrastructure. Amends a contract with Merrick & Company to add a one year for a new end date of 4-14-2027 for the continuation of design efforts at the National Western Center Campus to complete the horizontal infrastructure. No change to contract capacity, in Council District 9 (OC-201840729/DOTI-202683765-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-27-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2026.
A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2022049162, located at 3875 Walnut Street. Relinquishes the easement in its entirety established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement (PNEE) Reception No. 2022049162, located at 3875 Walnut Street, in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-27-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2026.
A resolution granting a revocable permit to AMFP V Fox Station LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 3988 North Galapago Street, 3989 North Galapago Street, and 699 West 40th Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to AMFP V Fox Station LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with two (2) three-story pedestrian bridges that will connect buildings at 3988 North Galapago Street, 3989 North Galapago Street, and 699 West 40th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2026.
A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority for autopsy, forensic science, evidence storage and office space for the Medical Examiner's Office at 500 Quivas Street, Denver, CO 80204, in the Baker Neighborhood, in Council District 7. Amends a Lease Agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to add $6,087,673.51 for a new total of $20,542,385.14 and adding 120 months for a new end date of 12-31-2035 for autopsy, forensic science, evidence storage and office space for the Medical Examiner’s Office at 500 Quivas Street, Denver, CO 80204, in the Baker Neighborhood, in Council District 7 (FINAN-201524424/FINAN-202683322-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-27-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2026.

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Agendahttps://denver.legistar1.com/denver/meetings/2026/3/12599_A_South_Platte_River_Committee_26-03-25_Committee_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://denver.legistar1.com/denver/meetings/2026/3/12599_M_South_Platte_River_Committee_26-03-25_Committee_Minutes.pdf

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