Arvada Council approves multiple contracts, grants, bonds and planning plans on 6–0 votes

The Arvada City Council approved a slate of resolutions, ordinance readings and contract amendments during its May 20 business meeting. All listed motions passed by recorded voice vote 6–0 with Councilmember Pfeiffer recorded as an excused absence.

Key outcomes (votes taken May 20):

- Consent agenda (R-25-045; R-25-046): Council approved two consent items, including a municipal court relief judge appointment (Janice IV, R-25-045) and a fourth change order for the Myers Pool replacement project (R-25-046) increasing the total contract by up to $581,392, bringing the contract total to not to exceed $41,241,175. Motion by Councilmember Ambrose; passed 6–0 (Pfeiffer excused).

- R-25-047 (Records Management Sharing Consortium IGA): Council approved a second amended and restated intergovernmental agreement among Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and the town of Mountain View to continue a shared records management/ report-writing system (including the NICHE report-writing product). Assistant City Attorney Patty Irvine presented the item; Councilmember Davis moved approval. Result: approved 6–0 (Pfeiffer excused). Staff said the update clarifies board roles and explicitly includes the NICHE system that was not specified in the original 2015 agreement.

- R-25-048 (State Behavioral Health Administration contract amendments 4 and 5): Council authorized amendments to state contract 23IBEH174364 to continue grant funding for the Arvada Police Department’s co-responder program. Staff reported a year-over-year decrease of about $8,000 — from roughly $347,000 to about $339,000 — for the 2025–26 grant. Presenters said the department expects to maintain the program at current service levels despite the small reduction. Result: approved 6–0 (Pfeiffer excused).

- R-25-049 (2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan / CDBG): Council approved submission of the consolidated housing and community development plan required by HUD and the city’s 2025 annual CDBG action plan. The plan lists typical annual CDBG allocation near $450,000; staff identified 2025 projects including a playscape at Goldstrike Park, sidewalk repairs and support for human services. The staff presentation noted prior-year CDBG funds will continue to support the city’s essential home repair program in 2025. Result: approved 6–0 (Pfeiffer excused). Council discussion noted $242,500 of the 2025 allocation proposed for Goldstrike Park capital improvements and confirmed CDBG limits on public services (15% cap).

- CB 25-009 (Wastewater enterprise revenue bonds series 2025) and CB 25-010 (Water enterprise revenue bonds series 2025): Council approved ordinances authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance capital projects. The wastewater issuance is expected to generate approximately $15 million (not to exceed $18 million); the water issuance is expected to generate approximately $90 million (not to exceed $105 million). Staff said debt service will be repaid from user fees and system development charges and that both issues would have up to 30-year terms; estimated all-in interest was discussed at roughly 4.2%. Results: both ordinances approved (CB 25-009 and CB 25-010), votes 6–0 (Pfeiffer excused). Staff said the city will seek third-party ratings and expect to issue debt in late June depending on market conditions.

- CB 25-011 (First reading — intergovernmental agreement policy): Council approved the ordinance on first reading to revise the city policy for the adoption of intergovernmental agreements and set the public hearing for June 3, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. Result: first-reading approval 6–0 (Pfeiffer excused).

No items were tabled or failed on May 20. Councilmembers thanked staff and noted follow-up on community issues (including homelessness and short-term rentals) would continue outside the formal votes.