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Health and Safety

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

Denver's Health and Safety Committee approved nearly $5.6 million in funding to continue the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program, which deploys EMTs and paramedics to respond to low-risk calls citywide. The committee also heard a proclamation opposing a state fentanyl penalties proposition and postponed a bill about the city's automated vehicle identification system.

Key Decisions

  • STAR Program contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority Approved
  • STAR Program grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation Approved
  • Proclamation opposing Colorado Proposition 132 (fentanyl penalties) Heard in committee
  • Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) ordinance amendments Postponed to a date certain
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Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-1464 A Proclamation Opposing Colorado Proposition 132 (Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes) and Affirming a Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Approach to Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
    Proclamation
    Action: heard in committee

    Council Proclamation 26-1464 was heard in committee.

  4. 26-1435 Amends the ordinance under the Denver Municipal Revised Code in articles I, III, VI, VII, and XV of chapter 54 regarding the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) and becomes effective upon adoption by council.
    Bill
    Action: postponed to a date certain Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council President Pro-Tem Gonzales-Gutierrez, that Council Bill 26-1435 be postponed to a date certain, carried by the following vote:

  5. Consent Items
  6. 26-1431 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health & Hospital Authority, to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted Response Program (STAR), citywide. Approves a contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $2,837,767.92 with an end date of 12-31-2027 to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted Response Program (STAR), citywide. (ENVHL-202685289). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Bill
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Bill 26-1431 was approved by consent.

  7. 26-1432 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 for the “Caring for Denver Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program FY26-27” and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,734,639.00 with an end date of 7-31-2027 to accept the Care Over Incarceration Grant to continue the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program, citywide (ENVHL-202685981). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution [FILE_NR] was approved by consent