tldrgov

Community Planning and Housing

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

The Denver City Council approved multiple service agreements with local homeless shelters and transportation providers, extending funding and operational support through the end of 2026. These agreements will help maintain emergency shelter and transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness across several city districts.

Key Decisions

  • Denver Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter Funding Passed
  • Catholic Charities Shelter Services Contract Passed
  • Transportation Services for Homeless Individuals Passed
  • Non-Congregate Shelter Program Extension Passed
  • Delores Project Shelter Funding Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Consent
  2. 25-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to operate and provide programmatic services at 4600 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 8. Amends a service agreement with the Denver Rescue Mission to add $9,482,938.00 for a new total of $28,832,386.00 and to extend the term by twelve additional months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at 4600 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 8 (HOST-202370650/HOST-202581331-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1373 was approved by consent.

  3. 25-1374 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to operate and provide programmatic services at Holly Street Shelter, an overnight only low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 4. Approves a contract with Denver Rescue Mission for $917,062.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at Holly Street Shelter, an overnight only low-barrier emergency shelter. This new contract is necessary as the main DRM contract was split into two separate contracts, in Council District 8 (HOST-202581330). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1374 was approved by consent.

  4. 25-1375 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to operate and provide programmatic services at 4330 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, Council District 8. Amends a service agreement with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to add $4,525,040.00 for a new total of $21,256,286.00 and to extend the term for twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at 4330 E 48th Ave, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, Council District 8 (HOST-202370609/HOST-202581343-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1375 was approved by consent.

  5. 25-1376 A resolution approving a proposed Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to operate and provide programmatic services at the Smith Road Shelter, a 24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter, in Council District 8. Approves a service agreement with Catholic Charities & Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver (Catholic Charities) for $2,875,780.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at the Smith Road Shelter, a 24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter, in Council District 8 (HOST-202581329). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1376 was approved by consent.

  6. 25-1377 A resolution approving a proposed Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to operate and provide programmatic services at the Holy Rosary (Samaritan House), an overnight, low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 9. Approves a service agreement with Catholic Charities & Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver (Catholic Charities) for $1,399,180.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at the Holy Rosary (Samaritan House), an overnight, low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 9 (HOST-202581257). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1377 was approved by consent.

  7. 25-1378 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Delores Project to operate and provide programmatic services at The Delores Project, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3. Amends service agreement with The Delores Project to add $728,000.00 for a new total of $4,228,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at The Delores Project, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3 (HOST-202157807/HOST-202581334-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1378 was approved by consent.

  8. 25-1380 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Central Student Transportation, LLC to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide. Amends a service agreement with Central Student Transportation to add $450,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,000.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide (HOST-202265250/HOST-202581088-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 10-6-2025 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 10-14-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1380 was approved by consent.

  9. 25-1381 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BUSCO, INC. to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide. Amends service agreement with BUSCO, INC. by adding $950,000.00 for a new total of $4,500,000.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness to and from overnight shelter accommodations, citywide (HOST-202265184/HOST-202581098-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 10-6-2025 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 10-14-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1381 was approved by consent.

  10. 25-1382 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton's Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3. Amends service agreement with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $601,829.00 for a new total of $3,010,974.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton’s Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3 (HOST-202057242/HOST-202581332-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1382 was approved by consent.

  11. 25-1383 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. to provide units for non-congregate shelter as well as congregate shelter space 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 $2,500,000.00 for a new total of $6,192,900.00 and to add nine months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide units for non-congregate shelter as well as congregate shelter space for individuals and families when the City’s emergency shelter beds are full through the established non-congregate shelter program, citywide (HOST-202367041/HOST-202580874-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-1383 was approved by consent.