South Platte River Committee
TL;DR
The South Platte River Committee approved two agreements to address homelessness and flood control in Denver. The city authorized a low-cost license with Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a temporary micro-shelter in the Overland neighborhood, and increased funding for a flood control project on the city's south side.
Key Decisions
- Micro-community shelter for homeless services Approved
- Shelter location: 621 W. Wesley Avenue (Council District 7) Approved
- Additional $217,216 funding for Valverde Outfall System Plan Approved
- Amended intergovernmental agreement with Mile High Flood District Approved
Agenda
- Consent Items
- 26-1454 Approves the Revocable License Agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 per year beginning approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located on a portion of 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202685969).ResolutionAction: approved by consent
Council Resolution 26-1454 was approved by consent.
- 26-1455 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan. No change to IGA term, Council Districts 3 and 7. Amends an IGA with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District dba Mile High Flood District (MHFD) to add $217,216.00 for a new total of $517,216.00 to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan. No change to IGA term, Council Districts 3 and 7 (DOTI-202264113/DOTI-202686038-02).BillAction: approved by consent
Council Bill 26-1455 was approved by consent.