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Denver officials outline plan to restore cold-weather shelter capacity after 4040 Quebec contract loss
Summary
City staff told Mayor Mike Johnston and council that a December rejection of the 4040 Quebec contract cut 24/7 cold-weather shelter capacity from 670 to 170 beds; officials proposed lowering occupancy at the site, separating navigation services from shelter functions, and seeking a new agreement with Bayaud Works while pursuing more sites and briefings for council.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and city staff on Monday told the City Council that a December vote affecting the 4040 Quebec contract sharply reduced available 24/7 cold-weather shelter capacity and described short- and longer-term steps the administration is considering to restore services.
Cole Chandler, senior adviser on homelessness in the mayor’s office, said the city had planned for 900 single-adult beds this season and had pulled together 670 24/7 beds heading into winter. "With the no vote that took place on the 4040 Quebec contract that happened on December 8, our capacity is seriously limited," Chandler said, adding the city’s operational 24/7 bed capacity fell to about 170.
Why it matters: City officials said the shortfall has contributed to people remaining outdoors during extreme cold, especially in Northeast Denver, and urged council to support administration steps to mitigate risk while longer-term plans continue.
What the city proposed: Chandler outlined a package of changes the administration is considering for the 4040 Quebec site, including launching a planning process to fully…
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