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Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 3:30 p.m. (Denver time), City & County Building, Council Chambers, Room 450

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A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Archdiocese of Denver, to convey the City and County of Denver properties located at 1120 W. 36th Avenue and 3550 Kalamath Street to the Archdiocese of Denver. Approves the Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Archdiocese of Denver to convey the City and County of Denver properties located at 1120 West 36th Avenue and 3550 Kalamath Street to the Archdiocese of Denver, in Council District 1. FINAN-202371935. Council member Torres approved direct filing this item on 12-14-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 10-0
A Proclamation Recognizing National Blood Donor Month: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., to design and execute downtown recovery activation to fully leverage the reconstruction and reopening of the 16th Street Mall, in Council District 10. Approves a contract with the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for $1,150,000 and a term ending on 12-31-2025 to design and execute downtown recovery activation to fully leverage the reconstruction and reopening of the 16th Street Mall, in Council District 10. OEDEV-202370197. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2023. Council member Lewis called this item out at the 12-18-23 meeting for a postponement to 1-02-24.: adopted 7-3
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF COLORADO, LLC concerning services for the Pikes Peak Parking Restoration Phase 2 project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC for $13,381,962 and for 150 calendar days to perform construction services for the Pikes Peak Parking Restoration Phase 2 project, at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. PLANE-202368649. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and the United States Government General Services Administration concerning the addition of a breakroom to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) space at Denver International Airport. Amends a lease agreement with the United State General Services Administration by adding $859,214.04 for a new total of $13,464,219.87 to add breakroom space to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) administrative space at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. No change to lease agreement duration. PLANE-202367518 01(PLANE-202262713). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 21 Air LLC concerning a use and lease agreement for rates and charges for air cargo services at Denver International Airport. Approves a Use and Lease agreement with 21 Air LLC for rates and charges and through 2-28-2028 for air cargo services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. PLANE-202369682. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Lauren Corboy to the Head Start Policy Council. Approving the City Council appointment of Lauren Corboy to the Head Start Policy Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase order with United Rentals (North America), Inc., to increase funding to continue providing, installing and servicing rental equipment at various city venues, citywide. Amends a Master Purchase Order with United Rentals North America Inc. to add $350,000 for a new total of $800,000 with no change in the end date to provide, install, and service rental equipment at various locations, citywide. SC-00005273. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a Second Amendatory Agreement with Standard Insurance Company between the City and County of Denver and Standard Insurance Company to update city employee benefit plans to add Critical Illness and Group Accident policies and decreases the basic life insurance premiums. Amends a contract with Standard Insurance Company to update city employee benefit plans to add Critical Illness and Group Accident policies and decreases the basic life insurance premiums. No change to the contract length or cost, citywide. CSAHR-202053663-02. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) concerning the “HR23 Humanitarian Relief Funding” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant with FEMA Humanitarian Relief Reallocation to add $717,512 for a new total of $1,627,165.22 to provide humanitarian services to individuals and families arriving from the southern border, citywide. No change in grant length. FINAN-202371688. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a Master Purchase Agreement with ComPsych Employee Assistance Programs, Inc. between the City and County of Denver and ComPsych Employee Assistance Programs, Inc. to increase funding to offer an employee assistance program to all City employees and their dependents, citywide. Approves a master purchase agreement with ComPsych Employee Assistance Programs, Inc. for $1,100,000 and a term end on 12-31-2028 to offer an employee assistance program to all City employees and their dependents, citywide. CSAHR-202370373-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., to purchase vehicles for the parking enforcement team, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. for $751,422 to purchase vehicles for the parking enforcement team, citywide. PO-00141043. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase order with Aggregate Industries - WCR, Inc., to increase funding to continue providing material used for asphalt manufacturing for street paving, citywide. Amends a master purchase order with Aggregate Industries - WCR, Inc., also known as Holcim - WCR, Inc. to add $3,500,000 for a new total of $13,500,000 with no change in term length to provide material used for asphalt manufacturing for street paving, citywide. SC-00004619. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Access and Use Permit Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado for allowing access and use of City-owned property located at 1101 North Zuni Street, in Council District 3. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City-owned property located at 1101 North Zuni Street, in Council District 3. FINAN-202371120. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Access and Use Permit Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado for allowing access and use of City-owned property located at 1201 North Zuni Street, in Council District 3. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City-owned property located at 1201 North Zuni Street, in Council District 3. FINAN-202371135. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Access and Use Permit Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado for allowing access and use of City-owned property located at 1100 River Drive, in Council District 3. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City-owned property located at 1100 River Drive, in Council District 3. FINAN-202371136. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Access and Use Permit Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado for allowing access and use of City owned property located at 1301 North Alcott Street, in Council District 3. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City owned property located at 1301 North Alcott Street, in Council District 3. FINAN-202371137. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Access and Use Permit Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado for allowing access and use of City owned property located at 1301 North Alcott Street, in Council District 3. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City owned property located at 1301 North Alcott Street, in Council District 3. FINAN-202371138. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Land Use Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of the property located at 1375 North Elati St. so the company can install electrical equipment/facilities, in Council District 10. Approves an Electric Utility Land Use Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of the property located at 1375 North Elati St. so the company can install electrical equipment/facilities, in Council District 10. FINAN-202371505. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. to serve as the escrow agent to perform escrow services for the 51st Avenue project (from Logan to Emerson), in Council District 9. Approves an escrow funding agreement with H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for $3,000,000 and a term ending on 12-31-2027 to serve as the escrow agent to perform escrow services for the 51st Avenue project (from Logan to Emerson), in Council District 9. FINAN-202370928-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. to serve as the escrow agent to perform escrow services for the Washington Street Corridor project, located in Council District 9. Approves an escrow funding Agreement with H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for $3,000,000 and a term ending on 12-31-2027 to serve as the escrow agent to perform escrow services for the Washington Street Corridor project, located in Council District 9. FINAN-202371516. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and reappointments to the Denver Preschool Program Board. Approves the mayoral appointments and reappointments of individuals to the Denver Preschool Program Board for a term of three years. Dr. Lydia Prado and Anne Rowe are to be reappointed for a term ending on 12-31-2026. William “Zaki” Robbins and Lakeshia Allen Horner are to be appointed for a term ending on 12-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment of Al Gardner as the Manager of General Services. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Al Gardner as Executive Director of General Services, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2650 Arkins Court. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with garden and dog park fencing, playground infrastructure and features, retaining walls, overlooks, river access stairs, precast seat benches, rain gardens, elevated planting beds, and sports equipment at 2650 Arkins Court, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Colorado Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Colorado Boulevard and East 18th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Colorado Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Colorado Boulevard and East 18th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, for the 48th Avenue Storm Interceptor project in Globeville. Amends a professional design services contract with Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects to add $894,852.50 for a new total of $3,394,743.50 and 3 additional years for a new end term of 1-05-2027 to continue work on the 48th Avenue Storm Interceptor project, in Council District 9. DOTI-202371379-01(202056933-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Colfax Avenue, located at the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North Newton Street; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Newton Street, West 14th Avenue, and North Meade Street. Dedicates two parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West Colfax Avenue, located at the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North Newton Street, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Newton Street, West 14th Avenue, and North Meade Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 8th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 8th Avenue and North Dahlia Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 8th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 8th Avenue and North Dahlia Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-12-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Alameda Avenue, located near the intersection of West Alameda Avenue and South Knox Court. Dedicates a parcel of land as West Alameda Avenue, located near the intersection of West Alameda Avenue and South Knox Court, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Zenobia Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Zenobia Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by South Osceola Street, West Bayaud Avenue, South Perry Street, and West Cedar Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by South Osceola Street, West Bayaud Avenue, South Perry Street and West Cedar Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Kalamath Street, West 42nd Avenue, North Jason Street, and West 43rd Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North Kalamath Street, West 42nd Avenue, North Jason Street and West 43rd Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment of Jolon Clark as the Manager of Parks and Recreation. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jolon Clark as Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) made payable to Brian Chatfield and RM Law, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Brian Chatfield v. City and County of Denver and Gilbert Bujanda, which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2023CV030196. Settles a claim involving the Parks and Recreation Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 12-19-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, Inc. for the operation of a composting facility. Amends a revenue agreement with Waste Management Disposal Service of Colorado, Inc. (ENVHL-201524286-06) by adding 1 year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 for the operation of a composting facility, citywide. ESEQD-202370860-06. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver, doing business as WellPower, to continue to provide clinicians for the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program. Amends a contract with the Mental Health Center of Denver, operating as WellPower, by adding $935,986 for a new total of $3,213,553 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue to provide clinicians for the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide. ENVHL-202371478-02/ENVHL-202160835-02. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Alternatives to Jail-Denver Thrives” program and the funding therefore. Approves a grant from Caring for Denver Foundation for $1,533,685 and a term ending on 10-31-2025 for the Alternatives to Jail-Denver Thrives Program, citywide. SAFTY 202371085. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to operationally fund the Denver Day Works Program (DDW), citywide. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises to add $746,900 for a new total of $2,946,000 and 1 additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to operationally fund the Denver Day Works Program (DDW), citywide. HOST-202371018-04 (HOST-202057225). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. to provide units for non-congregate shelter for individuals and families when the City's emergency shelter beds are full through the established non-congregate shelter program, citywide. Amends an agreement with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. by adding $215,000 for a new total of $1,115,000 and no change to the contract length to provide units for non-congregate shelter for individuals and families when the City’s emergency shelter beds are full through the established non-congregate shelter program, citywide. HOST-202371414-02(HOST-202367041). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance concerning the “Denver Cold Case Collaborative” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice in the amount of $533,200 for a term of 3 years to support Denver District Attorney’s Office’s Denver Cold Case Collaborative, citywide. DATTTY-202371407. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2023.: adopted 10-0
A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order with SNAP COLORADO LLC, to increase funding to continue purchasing meals for guests at the City’s migrant shelters, citywide. Amends a purchase order with Snap Colorado LLC from $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 with no change to the order length for purchase of meals for guests at the City’s migrant shelters, citywide. PO-00132256. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2023.: adopted 10-0
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of Colorado Denver to provide seminars that lead to earned certificates in specific tech-related fields and creative entrepreneurship programming for the TechUp program, citywide. Approves an agreement with the University of Colorado Denver for $532,000 and a term ending on 10-31-2025 to provide seminars that lead to earned certificates in specific tech-related fields and creative entrepreneurship programming for the TechUp program, citywide. OEDEV-202368028. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 10-0
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Land Exchange Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, for parcel located at 2300 West 11th Avenue, Denver, Colorado and the CDOT owned parcels located at 620 W. Wesley Avenue, 621 West Wesley Avenue and 2260 S. Fox Street, Denver Colorado, in Council Districts 3 and 7. Approves a Land Exchange Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for parcel located at 2300 West 11th Avenue, Denver, Colorado and the CDOT owned parcels located at 620 W. Wesley Avenue, 621 West Wesley Avenue and 2260 S. Fox Street, Denver Colorado, in Council Districts 3 and 7. 202371129. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 10-0
A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 793, Series of 2002, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2002180543; and in Ordinance No. 20200309, Series of 2020, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2020056724, located at 2565 East Alameda Circle. Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in Vacating Ordinance No. 793, Series of 2002, and Vacating Ordinance No. 309, Series of 2020. Located at 2565 East Alameda Circle, in Council District 6. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-5-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 10-0
A bill for an ordinance amending section 14-109 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the salary and benefits of county court magistrates. Amends section 14-109(a) and (b) of the D.R.M.C. setting the pay of full-time and on-call hourly magistrates equal to a compa-ratio of .947 of the paygrade applicable to the classification entitled “Assistant City Attorney-Section Supervisor.” The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-29-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 10-0
A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado, to provide only non-residential treatment services through the Peer I program to individuals exiting the community corrections system. Amends a contract with the Regents of the University of Colorado Addiction Research and Treatment Services to add 2 years for a new end term of 12-31-2025 and modifies the scope of work to provide only non-residential treatment services through the Peer I program to individuals exiting the community corrections system, in Council District 2. There is no change in funding. 202371090-02 (202056981). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 10-0
A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2040 North Ash Street in South Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone a property located at 2040 North Ash Street from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.: placed upon final consideration and do pass 8-0

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