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City Council approves Athmar Park cold‑weather shelter contract to keep people off streets
Summary
Denver City Council on Dec. 15 adopted a contract with Bayad Works LLC to operate a congregate cold‑weather shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street after members stressed it was needed to save lives but urged better outreach and services for surrounding neighborhoods.
Denver City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a contract authorizing a congregate cold‑weather shelter at 375 South Zuni Street in the Athmar Park neighborhood, a measure supporters said was necessary to protect people from winter exposure.
The resolution (Council Resolution 25‑19‑58) authorizes an agreement with Bayad Works LLC to operate and staff the facility. Councilmember Flynn moved the resolution onto the floor and the council recorded 13 ayes to adopt it.
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