Denver City Council

See the schedule here for the week of December 2, 2024

Public Hearings

The following public hearings are scheduled for Monday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. Get information on how to participate in public hearings.

•  24-1373: Community Planning and Development will present an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3719 North Wolff Street in West Highland. 
• 24-1448: Community Planning and Development will present an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1079 South Hooker Street in Westwood. 
•  24-1625: The Department of Finance will present an ordinance granting a petition to exclude property from the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver. 

Committee Input Sessions

The following 15-minute public input session is scheduled in the Safety, Housing, Education, and Homelessness Committee on Wednesday, December 3, at 10:15 a.m. Get information on how participate in committee input sessions. 

• 24-1763: The Denver District Attorney will present an ordinance to amend Section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the salary of the District Attorney for the four-year term beginning 2025 through 2028.
• 24-1765: Council members Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, and Watson will present an ordinance amending Chapters 24 and 34 of the DRMC regarding the sale of tobacco products, including flavored tobacco products.
  

Audiencias Públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas están programadas para el lunes 2 de diciembre a las 5:30 p.m. Obtén información sobre cómo participar en las audiencias públicas.

• 24-1373: La Oficina de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario presentará una ordenanza que modifica la clasificación de zonificación para el 3719 de la calle North Wolff, en West Highland.
• 24-1448: La Oficina de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario presentará una ordenanza que modifica la clasificación de zonificación para el 1079 de la calle South Hooker, en Westwood.
• 24-1625: El Departamento de Finanzas presentará una ordenanza que concede una petición para excluir una propiedad del Distrito de Mejora Comercial de Colfax Mayfair, en la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver.

Sesiones de Comentarios del Comité

La siguiente sesión de comentarios públicos de 15 minutos está programada para el miércoles 3 de diciembre a las 10:15 a.m. en el Comité de Seguridad, Vivienda, Educación y Personas sin Hogar. Aprende cómo enviar un testimonio por escrito o registrarte para hablar en los comités.

• 24-1763: La Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito de Denver presentará una ordenanza para enmendar la Sección 18-95 del Código Municipal Revisado de Denver con el fin de modificar el salario del Fiscal de Distrito para el período de cuatro años que comienza en 2025 y termina en 2028.
• 24-1765: Los miembros del Concejo Gonzales-Gutiérrez, Lewis y Watson presentarán una ordenanza que enmienda los Capítulos 24 y 34 del DRMC con respecto a la venta de productos de tabaco, incluidos los productos de tabaco con sabor.

DENVER, CO – Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Due to the holiday, the Mayor’s Office, City Council offices, Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Auditor’s Office and most city agencies will be closed. Partner entities such as Denver Health will remain open Thursday, Nov. 28 as will agencies that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, such as Denver International Airport. Sworn members of the Denver Sheriff, Police and Fire departments and other emergency responders will report for duty Thursday, Nov. 28 as well.

Please see below for specific information on how city functions will be affected during these closures:

3-1-1 INFORMATION LINE, DENVERGOV.ORG AND DENVER 8 TV

3-1-1, the city’s information line for non-emergency services, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Service requests may be to denvergov.org and clicking on “Report an Issue” or at denvergov.org/denver311. You can also ask questions and submit issues to our new chatbot, Sunny, even when the city is closed. Simply text “Hi” to 439311 to get a conversation going. Programming will continue on Denver 8 TV. Visit www.Denver8.TV for schedule details.

ANIMAL SHELTER & ANIMAL PROTECTON

The Denver Animal Shelter will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. The Night Drop kennels will be open and can be accessed to the left of the front doors if a lost pet is found while the shelter is closed. Animal Protection Officers will be available to respond to emergencies through 911.

AUDITOR’S OFFICE

The Auditor’s Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

BUILDING AND ZONING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Building and Zoning permitting will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. No inspections will be scheduled that day. Community Planning and Development public counter is currently available by appointment only for customers who would like to meet with staff in person to discuss building or zoning code questions. Permits are no longer issued at the counter. All projects applying for permits must use e-permits.

CITY COUNCIL

All Denver City Council offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

CITY-OWNED GOLF FACILITIES       

Golf courses will be open Thursday, Nov. 28, weather permitting.

CLERK & RECORDER’S OFFICE

The Office of the Clerk and Recorder – including the Denver Elections Division, marriage licensing, the Public Trustee, Records and Recording – will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

COURTS

The Denver County Court will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. All state-operated courts, including the Denver District Court, Juvenile Court and Probate Court located in the City and County Building, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

DENVER ARTS & VENUES

Outdoor spaces at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, as well as the Visitor Center and Trading Post will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. For event information, visit redrocksonline.com, artscomplex.com, denverconvention.com, mcnicholsbuilding.com, denvercoliseum.com, denverpublicart.org and artsandvenuesdenver.com.

DENVER MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

Denver Motor Vehicle Title and Registration will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. For vehicle renewal online or to find self-serve kiosk locations, visit the Denver Motor Vehicle website.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING STABILITY    

The Department of Housing Stability will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. However, in the event that the Cold Weather Sheltering Plan is activated on the Thanksgiving holiday, those in need of shelter can go to denvergov.org/FindShelter for more information, locations and available resources.

DENVER HUMAN SERVICES              

Denver Human Services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, however child and adult protection emergency response teams and telephone hotlines will be taking and responding to reports. To report suspected child abuse or neglect, or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at-risk adult in Denver, call the Denver County Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services hotline at 720-944-3000. To report suspected child abuse outside of Denver, contact the statewide hotline1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). To file a mandatory report of suspected elder abuse for an adult 70 years and older or the abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability, call the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE PERMIT COUNTERS

DOTI permit and the Right of Way Enforcement offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. To apply for a right of way permit, visit Denver’s online permitting and licensing center at: denvergov.org/AccelaCitizenAccess.

EXCISE & LICENSES

Excise and Licenses’ customer service counters and offices are currently accepting in-person applications via appointment and walk ins, and will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. To avoid any wait, customers are encouraged to schedule an appointment or submit an application via email or our online portal. Learn more about submitting an application via email. Customers can also check the status of their license application here.

HUMAN RIGHTS & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. To file a discrimination complaint, request or ask questions about disability accommodations, deaf, hard or hearing, or DeafBlind services, language translation and interpreting assistance, access free financial coaching, and connect with programs and services for older adults, visit www.denvergov.org/hrcp or leave a voicemail at 720-913-8450. HRCP will address requests and questions in the order they were received the following business day.

LIBRARIES

All Denver Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Residents can still use many of the library's resources even when the buildings are closed.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT                    

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. The on-call duty officer will maintain an on-going situational awareness around all activities in Denver over the holiday weekend.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT ACQUISITION NEW HIRE ONBOARDING AND I-9 ASSISTANCE

The Office of Human Resources will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Applicants will still be able to search and apply for open positions at SeeYourselfHere.org. New Hire Onboarding and I-9 assistance will resume on Friday, Nov. 29.  

DENVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

DDPHE offices, including the Denver Animal Shelter and the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, will be closed to the public on these holidays. Denver Animal Shelter’s Night Drop kennels will be open and can be accessed to the left of the front doors if a lost pet is found while the shelter is closed. Animal Protection Officers will be available to respond to emergencies through 911. Office of the Medical Examiner Office staff will be available to respond to emergencies.

PARKING – ON-STREET PAID PARKING AND MAGISTRATE

Parking meters are free on Sundays and on recognized city holidays, and will be free Thursday, Nov. 28. Drivers are reminded to observe the time restrictions posted.

• To request residential parking permits or to pay parking citations online: denvergov.org/parking

• Contact the city by phone on non-holidays, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:

  • For parking permit questions call 720-913-5365

  • For citation questions, call 1-866-280-9988

The Parking Magistrate’s Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. The 1-866-280-9988 number will not be staffed for the holiday, and disputes or payments by phone will not be available on, Nov. 28. Parking citation disputes can still be initiated online at the website and citations may also be paid online. To reach the Parking Magistrate:

• Dispute a parking ticket online at denvergov.org/parking

• Contact the parking violations bureau for citation disputes on non-holidays by phone at 1-866-280-9988, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

RECREATION CENTERS

All Denver Recreation Centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

TAXPAYER SERVICE CENTER

The Taxpayer Service Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Online and mail transactions remain available seven days a week. Online services are available for:

• Excise tax transactions (Sales, Use, Lodgers, OPT, TBT, E911, TID) including account registration, tax return filing, and tax return payments at denvergov.org/ebiztax.

• Real estate property taxes or business personal property tax payments can also be made at denvergov.org/property

For questions about property, business or other tax obligations, or to pay taxes online, visit the Taxpayer Services website.

TRASH, RECYCLING & COMPOST COLLECTION

Denver Solid Waste Management staff will be off Thursday, Nov. 28. Services for the week will be delayed one day.

VEHICLE IMPOUND FACILITY

The Vehicle Impound Facility, 5160 York St., will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

VITAL RECORDS (BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES)

The Denver Vital Records office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Orders for birth and death certificates may be placed online.

WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

The Wastewater Management Building, 2000 W. 3rd Ave., will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

WORKFORCE CENTERS

All Denver Workforce Centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. Call 720-337-WORK or email workforce@denvergov.org. The city’s online hiring system will be available at denvergov.org/jobs. For online resources for jobseekers, visit denvergov.org/workforce.

DENVER – Today, the Denver City Council approved the city’s 2025 budget, endorsing a financial plan that reflects community needs while balancing the constraints of tight revenues. The final budget represents the culmination of months of collaborative effort between the Council and the mayor’s office to ensure city resources are directed toward essential funding goals.

In May, the Council issued a letter to the mayor(PDF, 468KB) outlining its budget goals, urging the mayor to focus on various categories such as community safety, housing, health services, and climate resilience. Following the mayor’s draft budget proposal submitted in September, the Council responded with additional recommendations(PDF, 680KB) aimed at strengthening areas within city programs. The final budget incorporates elements of these recommendations, aligning the Council and the mayor on strategies for Denver’s future.

“The City Council worked diligently to incorporate community priorities into the 2025 budget, resulting in increased support for rental assistance, youth programs, and assistance for local businesses facing construction-related impacts,” said Council President Amanda P. Sandoval, “I’m incredibly proud of Mayor Johnston’s collaboration with the Council in shaping the 2025 budget to reflect the needs of our community. Together, we’re investing in a stronger, more inclusive Denver for future generations.”

Council President Pro Tem Diana Romero Campbell added, “We continue to focus on the Denver City Council’s key priorities, addressing the diverse and evolving needs of our community. From additional funding for youth programs to safe routes to school to strengthening public health inspections of residential properties, we were able to align the Council's priorities with the needs of Denver residents to pass the 2025 budget.”

The Council’s budget process progressed with community feedback, reflecting a commitment to advancing Denver’s long-term well-being while navigating the challenges of limited revenue.

The Council thanks community members who participated in the budget process and invites continued public engagement as these investments are implemented in the coming year.