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Lakewood accepts $3 million from Jefferson County to support homelessness services
Summary
Council approved on second reading a supplemental appropriation and intergovernmental agreement to accept $3,000,000 from Jefferson County for homelessness services and operations related to the city's navigation center; the ordinance passed 10–0.
Lakewood City Council on May 11 approved Ordinance O-2026-18 on second and final reading to accept a $3,000,000 reimbursement from Jefferson County and authorize an intergovernmental agreement to support homelessness-related services.
Councilors used the vote to highlight regional cooperation. Mayor Pro Tem Sharsay noted that the funding recognizes progress and partnership between the city and county. Council members praised the navigation center’s trauma-informed 100-bed design and said county funding helps sustain current operations and regional efforts.
There was no public comment on the item. The ordinance passed 10–0 on second and final reading. Staff said details of the IGA and the intended reimbursement are included in the meeting backup materials available online.
Next steps: staff will execute the IGA and proceed with reimbursement processing as authorized by O-2026-18; councilors said they expect continued collaboration on homelessness solutions across Jefferson County.
