Health and Safety

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

The Health and Safety Committee approved a $4.9 million agreement with Denver Health to provide HIV/AIDS care and supportive services through 2031, and authorized the donation of a retired police mounted patrol horse to an equine therapy nonprofit. The committee also advanced a bill to revise criminal penalties in the Denver Revised Municipal Code.

Key Decisions

  • HIV/AIDS Care Services Agreement Approved
  • Amend Criminal Penalties (DRMC Chapters 1, 34, 38) Advanced
  • Donate Retired Police Horse to Ride and Shine Equine Therapy Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-0328 Amends Chapters 1, 34, and 38 of the DRMC to revise the criminal penalties for municipal crimes.
    Bill
  4. Consent Items
  5. 26-0614 Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $4,940,660.00 with an end date of 2-28-2031 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide (ENVHL-202683915).
    Bill
  6. 26-0615 Approves the donation of retired Denver Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit horse “Maverick” to the non-profit Ride and Shine Equine Assisted Therapy, citywide.
    Bill