Health and Safety
TL;DR
The Health and Safety Committee approved a three-year contract extension with Denver Health through 2029 to continue implementing the .34% sales tax voters approved in November 2024, which funds emergency care, primary medical care, mental health services, addiction recovery, and pediatric care. The committee also approved increased funding for jail food services, adding $9.6 million to the Trinity Group Services contract.
Key Decisions
- Denver Health contract extension Passed
- Denver Health Sales Tax spending briefing Presented
- Jail food services contract amendment Passed
Agenda
- Attendance
- Action Items
- 26-1186 Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding three years, for a new end date of 12-31-2029 for the purpose of implementing the Denver Health Sales Tax, a .34% sales tax passed in November 2024 for the purpose of funding and supporting Denver Health in its provision of: Emergency and Trauma Care; Primary Medical Care; Mental Health Care; Drug and Alcohol Use Recovery; and Pediatric Care services, located at 777 Bannock Street, in Council District 3 (ENVHL-202578269/ ENVHL-202685577-01).Bill
- Briefings
- 26-1195 Denver Health Sales Tax Spending UpdatePresentation
- Consent Items
- 26-1194 Amends an agreement with Trinity Group Services, Inc. to add $9,600,000.00 for a new total of $34,600,000.00 and to add six months for a new end date of 6-30-2027 for providing hot meal and food service for persons in custody and staff at Denver jail facilities, citywide (SHERF-202366487/SHERF-202685494-01).Resolution