More Funding for University Hills Library Renovation
City Council meeting · Monday, September 28 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver add $6.12 million to Interlock Construction’s contract to renovate the Ross-University Hills Branch Library?
Who notices: Library visitors and neighbors near 4310 E. Amherst Ave. in southeast Denver would notice this project.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed11–0 September 28, 2026
11 Yes · 0 No · 2 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Didn't vote
- Kevin FlynnSouthwest Denver · D2Voted yes
- Jamie TorresWest Denver · D3Voted yes
- Diana Romero CampbellSoutheast Denver · D4Voted yes
- Amanda SawyerEast Denver · D5Voted yes
- Paul KashmannSouth-central Denver · D6Voted yes
- Flor AlvidrezSouth Denver · D7Voted yes
- Shontel LewisNortheast Denver · D8Voted yes
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Voted yes
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted yes
- Sarah ParadyCitywide (at-large)Didn't vote
Official roll call from the City of Denver's voting record.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
Library users awaiting the renovation
The added contract time could give crews more room to finish renovation tasks rather than leave work unfinished when the current agreement ends.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Residents who rely on this library
Library visitors could face temporary changes to access during construction; the impact would depend on how work is scheduled.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
What changes for you
The contract would total $6,662,151.25 and run 420 days longer, through April 30, 2028.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1328Official status: AdoptedUpdated by the City Sep 29, 2026
Read the official record
A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. to provide construction services for the Ross-University Hills Branch Library Renovation located at 4310 E Amherst Ave. This project is part of the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond Program, in Council District 4. Amends a CMGC construction services agreement with INTERLOCK CONSTRUCTION CORP. to add $6,121,415.25 for a new total of $6,662,151.25 and adding 420 days for new end date of 4-30-2028 to provide construction services for the Ross-University Hills Branch Library Renovation located at 4310 E Amherst Ave. This project is part of the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond Program, in Council District 4 (DOTI-202581309/DOTI-202685753-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-19-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-16-2026.