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Arvada Council approves regional cold‑weather sheltering agreement, commits $432,390
Summary
The City of Arvada voted to join a Jefferson County regional intergovernmental agreement for coordinated cold‑weather sheltering during the 2025–26 season, committing $432,390 and agreeing to proportional funding and shared operations.
The Arvada City Council voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement for a coordinated Jefferson County cold‑weather response on Sept. 16, authorizing Arvada to contribute $432,390 toward regional sheltering for the 2025–26 cold season. City Manager Don Wick told the council the partnership includes Jefferson County and six municipalities — Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood and Westminster — and will use shared sheltering options including the Lakewood Navigation Center, GEFCO Family Shelter, motel vouchers, and the MAC in Westminster.
The council approved the IGA after questions about how funds would be managed and how Arvada could receive credit for local programs. Wick said funding will be apportioned proportionally to municipal population and that Jefferson County will serve as the fiscal agent, receiving contributions…
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