Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

City & County Building, Council Committee Room, Room 391 1437 Bannock Street

Agenda — 22 items

1. 1 Attendance
2. 2 Briefings
3. 3 Presentation on the La Raza Report 24-0843
4. 4 All In Mile High Update 24-0844
5. 5 Consent Items
6. 6 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 144 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGHKHS), in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9. Approves a contract with Catholic Charities for $1,185,43.17 and an end date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 144 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGHKHS), in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9 (MOEAI-202474472). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0817 approved by consent Pass
7. 6 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass
8. 7 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 182 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 11. Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning for $2,354,674.30 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 182 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 11 (MOEAI-202474471). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0818 approved by consent Pass
9. 8 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District Number One, to provide Head Start services to 350 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for $3,556,842.84 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start services to 350 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide (MOEAI-202474473). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0819 approved by consent Pass
10. 9 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Family Star to provide Head Start and Early Head Start to 63 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 1,2,3, and 7. Approves a contract with Family Star for $854,767.15 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start to 63 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7 (MOEAI-202474487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0820 approved by consent Pass
11. 10 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Sewall Child Development Center to provide Head Start services to 60 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council District 1, 2, 3 and 7. Approves a contract with Sewall Child Development Center for $643,793.46 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start services to 60 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council District 1, 2, 3 and 7 (MOEAI-202474485). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0821 approved by consent Pass
12. 11 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate of Denver Great Kid Head Start, in Council District 1, 2, 3, and 7. Approves a contract with Volunteers of America for $1,239,946.43 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start services to 92 children and their families as a delegate of Denver Great Kid Head Start, in Council District 1, 2, 3, and 7 (MOEAI-202474483). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0822 approved by consent Pass
13. 12 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide health, mental health, and dental services to Head Start families, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $779,791 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide health, mental health and dental services to Head Start families, citywide (MOEAI-202474509). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0823 approved by consent Pass
14. 13 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to provide Head Start Services to 234 children and their families as a delegate of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning for $2,999,187.25 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start Services to 234 children and their families as a delegate of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (MOEAI-202474486). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0824 approved by consent Pass
15. 14 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment No. 3 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human Services, to provide programs with access to and use of the Equifax Verification Service. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Child Support Services, adding $865,981.50 for a new total of $3,350,528.09 and thirteen (13) months for a new ending date of 6-30-2025 to ensure utilization of the Equifax Verification Services, citywide (SOCSV-202474469-02/SOCSV-202263659-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0828 approved by consent Pass
16. 15 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order with Colorado Hospitality Services, Inc., to add funds and extend the term for the continued purchase of meals at the City’s migrant shelters utilizing Border Crisis Response Fund budget, citywide. Amends a purchase order with Colorado Hospitality Services, Inc., adding $510,000 for a new total of $1,935,000 and six (6) months for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 for the continued purchase of meals at the City’s migrant shelters utilizing Border Crisis Response Fund budget, citywide (PO-0014169). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0829 approved by consent Pass
17. 16 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order with Michael’s of Denver Catering Inc., to add funds and extend the term for the continued purchase of meals at the City’s migrant shelters, citywide. Amends a Purchase Order with Michael’s of Denver Catering Inc. adding six months with a new ending date of 12-01-2024 for the continued purchase of meals for guests at the City’s migrant shelters, citywide. No change to purchase order amount (PO-00132255). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0830 approved by consent Pass
18. 17 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to increase the maximum contract amount for the foreclosure financial assistance program citywide. Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc., by adding $25,000 for a new total of $625,000 for the Foreclosure Financial Assistance Program, citywide. No change to contract duration (HOST-202474424-02/HOST-202371040-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0831 approved by consent Pass
19. 18 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Continuum of Care Spectrum 2024-2025” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $929,794 and a term of 7-01-2024 through 6-30-2025 to fund the Continuum of Care Spectrum Programs including Urban Peak, serving youth; The Empowerment Program, serving formerly justice involved women and trans people; and Saint Francis Center, serving seniors, providing permanent housing and culturally relevant case management, citywide (HOST-202474387). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0832 approved by consent Pass
20. 19 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, to continue to perform detention screening and pre-trial services for youth citywide. Amends a grant agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services adding $1,751,023 for a new total of $5,103,766.17 and fifteen months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to continue to perform detention screening and pre-trial services for youth, citywide (SAFTY-202474245-04/SAFTY202263432-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0833 approved by consent Pass
21. 20 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado for the “Smoke-Free Multiunit Housing Technical Assistance Grant” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment by adding $250,000 for a new total of $500,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2025 to accept the Smoke-Free Multi-unit Housing Technical Assistance Grant to increase community-based interventions through technical support, training, and assistance, citywide (202567712-00/202367712-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0838 approved by consent Pass
22. 21 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado for the “Combat Vaping Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement for $541,158 and through 6-20-26 to accept funding to combat vaping among the city’s youth population by establishing the Denver Youth Vaping Cessation and Mental Health Initiative, citywide (202474372-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. 24-0839 approved by consent Pass

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