Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee approves $8 million on‑call Mass Care contract to shore up emergency staffing
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…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
