Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Committee Members: Kniech, Chair; Kashmann, Vice-Chair; Flynn, Gilmore, Sandoval, Sawyer Committee Staff: Anne Wallace Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 10:30 AM City & County Building, Council Chambers, Room 450 Attendance Rollcall Present: 8- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore, CdeBaca Action Items 23-0106 Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs for $512,118 and through 09-30-2025 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, to cover the subscription cost related to an existing ShotSpotter location, funding for the District Attorney’s Office to hire staff in support their restitution unit, and other programs, such as providing free license plate screws to the public, citywide (POLIC-202266272-00). A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 23-0106 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kniech, Kashmann, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Sandoval 23-0107 Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for $1,045,813 and through 6-30-2024, under SB22-145, to develop a multi-disciplinary approach for crime prevention and crisis intervention for at-risk youth, with a focus on working to provide resources for youth in six Denver Public Schools near Colfax Avenue, citywide (POLIC-202366412-00). A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Vice Chair Kashmann, that Council Resolution 23-0107 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: City and County of Denver Page 1 Printed on 2/22/2023  Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0173 Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $320,346 for a new total of $800,865 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing individuals who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless with immediate access to the Connection Center for virtual and on-site triage, resources, and scheduling or referrals to available community programs, citywide (HOST- 202159210/ HOST-202265782-01). A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 23-0173 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 Consent Items Block Vote A motion offered to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0166 Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $120,000 for a new total of $532,200 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing financial assistance for rent and other housing-related costs and to provide supportive services for at least 37 households to ensure housing stability as part of the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA), citywide (HOST-202261990-00/HOST202366381-01). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0166 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0167 Approves a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. for $1,165,160 and through 12-31-2023 to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) housing assistance and supportive services programs, citywide City and County of Denver Page 2 Printed on 2/22/2023  Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (HOST 202366622-00). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0167 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0168 Approves a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through 12-31-2023 to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) housing assistance and supportive services programs, citywide (HOST-202366621-00). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0168 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0169 Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $2,750,000 for a new total of $5,500,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing non-congregate shelter operations and programmatic support for people experiencing homelessness, located at the former Rodeway Inn at 4765 Federal Boulevard in Council District 1 (HOST-202261825/HOST-202265968-01). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0169 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0170 Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $3,377,000 and through 12-31-2023 to provide programming for the Supportive Housing Pay for Performance program, citywide (HOST-202265783). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0170 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0171 Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $2,100,594 for a new total of $27,906,131 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue providing activated respite and protective action non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness who are at a City and County of Denver Page 3 Printed on 2/22/2023  Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Wednesday, February 22, 2023 greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or who have severe complications as a result of contracting COVID-19, citywide (HOST 202054457-00/ HOST 202366562-04). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0171 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0172 Amends a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $1,814,437 for a new total of $41,758,133 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue providing activated respite and protective action non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness who are at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or who have severe complications as a result of contracting COVID-19, citywide (HOST-202054331-00/ HOST 202366438-05). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0172 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 23-0174 Amends a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative by adding $7,525,000 for a new total of $12,324,569, with $225,000 coming from Denver’s 2022 Participatory Budgeting Program, and the remainder coming from American Rescue Plan Act, and adding 2 years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue operating two Safe Outdoor Spaces supporting 110 households, citywide (HOST-202157407/ HOST 202266219-03). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0174 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kniech, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 City and County of Denver Page 4 Printed on 2/22/2023