Bill 25-1904 4 appearances active

A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Intergovernmental Revenue Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Human Services, for court ordered individuals needing competency services in custody at the Denver City Jail and the Denver County Jail, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services to add one year for a new end date of 9-30-2026 to provide 18 beds for court ordered individuals needing competency services in custody at the Denver City Jail and the Denver County Jail, citywide (SHERF-202266238/SHERF-202580749-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-2025.

Denver, CO November 19, 2025 - December 8, 2025

Summary

The City and County of Denver is amending an intergovernmental revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services to extend services for court-ordered individuals needing competency services. This amendment adds one year to the agreement, setting a new end date of September 30, 2026. The agreement will continue to provide 18 beds within the Denver City Jail and Denver County Jail for individuals requiring evaluation or restoration of competency. The total contract amount remains $2,501,180.12.

Citizen Impact

This agreement ensures continued provision of specialized mental health and competency services for individuals in jail, indirectly impacting public safety and the justice system's efficiency.

Confidence

high

Health and Safety
November 19, 2025
Mayor-Council
November 25, 2025
City Council
December 1, 2025
City Council
December 8, 2025
Passed 13-0