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Denver Council adopts three Salvation Army shelter contracts amid council concerns over capacity and arrears
Summary
The City Council voted to adopt three agreements with the Salvation Army to operate noncongregate and family shelters, despite public concerns and several council members saying they would not support further contracts with the provider.
Denver City Council on Monday adopted three separate resolutions authorizing agreements with the Salvation Army to operate shelter services for people experiencing homelessness, including noncongregate adult shelters and a family shelter, after a contested discussion on provider capacity and contract timing.
The council adopted Council Resolution 25-0884 (Stone Creek noncongregate shelter), 25-0885 (Tamarack Family Shelter), and 25-0886 (Aspen noncongregate shelter). Each resolution passed by recorded roll-call votes of 7 ayes. Councilmember Lewis and Councilmember Parody registered “nay” votes on at least two of the measures; other members voted in favor. Councilmember…
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