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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391 1437 Bannock Street

TL;DR

The Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee approved several contracts to support vulnerable populations, including additional funding for out-of-home placement services for refugee minors and a new family shelter project. These agreements will provide critical support for children, youth, and families in need of housing and meal assistance.

Key Decisions

  • Funding for Refugee Minor Placement Services Passed
  • Theodora Family Motel RISE Project Funding Passed
  • Tasty Food Program Meal Funding Passed
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Agenda

  1. Consent Items
  2. 25-0925 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Parker Personal Care Homes for the provision of out-of-home placement services. Amends a contract with Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. to add $664,652.00 for a new total of $997,652.00 to continue providing out-of-home placement services for unaccompanied refugee minor children/youth ages birth to 18 (or up to age 21 if placed in the custody of Denver Human Services (DHS) prior to their 18th birthday). No change to contract length, citywide (SOCSV-202472138-01/SOCSV-202579007-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-4-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0925 was approved by consent.

  3. 25-0927 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roundup Fellowship Inc. for the provision of out-of-home placement services. Amends a contract with Roundup Fellowship, Inc. to add $498,077.00 for a new total of $898,077.00 and by reducing the term by three months new end date of 9-30-2026 to continue providing out-of-home placement services for unaccompanied refugee minor children/youth ages birth to 18 (or up to age 21 if placed in the custody of Denver Human Services (DHS) prior to their 18th birthday), citywide (SOCSV-202473049-01/SOCSV-202579008-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-4-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0927 was approved by consent.

  4. 25-0928 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Smith Agency for the provision of out-of-home placement services. Amends a contract with Smith Agency to add $332,326.00 for a new total of $732,326.00 and by reducing the term by three months for a new end date of 9-30-2026 to continue providing out-of-home placement services for unaccompanied refugee minor children/youth ages birth to 18 (or up to age 21 if placed in the custody of Denver Human Services (DHS) prior to their 18th birthday), citywide (SOCSV-202472923-01/SOCSV-202579006-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-4-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0928 was approved by consent.

  5. 25-0929 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to The Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Michael's of Denver Catering Inc. to add funds for the Tasty Food Program to deliver free and nutritious meals for children and youth participating in Denver summer programs, citywide. Amends a Master Purchase Order with Michaels of Denver Catering by adding $150,000.00 for a new total of $3,050,000.00 for the Tasty Food Program to deliver free and nutritious meals for children and youth participating in Denver summer programs. No change to agreement length, citywide (SC-00004901). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-4-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0929 was approved by consent.

  6. 25-0940 A resolution approving a First Amendment to Funding and Assignment Agreement with Volunteers of America of Colorado (VOA), adding funds to aid in the construction of the Theodora Family Motel RISE project, a 60-unit, non-congregate family shelter structure. Amends an agreement with Volunteers of America of Colorado (VOA) to add $434,561.01 for a new total of $13,699,994.01 to aid in the construction of the Theodora Family Motel RISE project, a 60-unit, non-congregate family shelter structure. No change to agreement length, in Council District 3 (HOST-202370324/HOST-202579851-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-4-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: approved by consent

    Council Resolution 25-0940 was approved by consent.