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Committee approves $8 million on‑call Mass Care contract to shore up emergency staffing

Denver City Council Health & Safety Committee · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The Denver City Council Health & Safety Committee on Nov. 19 approved a three‑year on‑call Mass Care contract for Denver Human Services worth $8 million to provide surge sheltering, feeding, transportation and client support during prolonged emergencies; the item moves to the full council floor for final consideration.

The Health & Safety Committee on Nov. 19 approved a three‑year, $8,000,000 on‑call Mass Care contract intended to let Denver Human Services (DHS) bring in trained staff and resources within 48 hours during prolonged emergencies. Committee Chair Daryl Watson called for a motion after a presentation from Mimi Sherman, chief program officer at Denver Human Services; Councilmember Amanda Sawyer moved and Savannah Gonzalez Gutierrez seconded. Committee members approved the item by unanimous thumbs‑up and it will proceed to the council floor for final action.

Sherman told the committee DHS is the…

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