More Rehousing Help for Families
City Council meeting · Tuesday, October 13 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should Denver add $850,000 and one year to its contract with The Delores Project to provide rapid rehousing services for 30 more households?
Who notices: Families experiencing homelessness across Denver could receive this help, regardless of neighborhood.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed11–0 October 13, 2026
11 Yes · 0 No · 2 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Voted yes
- Kevin FlynnSouthwest Denver · D2Voted yes
- Jamie TorresWest Denver · D3Voted yes
- Diana Romero CampbellSoutheast Denver · D4Voted yes
- Amanda SawyerEast Denver · D5Voted yes
- Paul KashmannSouth-central Denver · D6Voted yes
- Flor AlvidrezSouth Denver · D7Voted yes
- Shontel LewisNortheast Denver · D8Voted yes
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Didn't vote
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted yes
- Sarah ParadyCitywide (at-large)Didn't vote
Official roll call from the City of Denver's voting record.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
Families who become homeless during the added contract year
A longer service period could give families who need help later more opportunity to receive rehousing assistance.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Denver taxpayers
City taxpayers would commit more money to this service, which could leave less funding available for other local needs.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Over the years
Children in families receiving rehousing services
Children could have more consistent school routines if rehousing helps their families maintain a stable home.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
What changes for you
The contract would cover 30 additional households and run through December 31, 2028. Its total funding would rise to $3,503,278.
What it was like before: Denver already has a contract with The Delores Project for these services.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1404Official status: AdoptedUpdated by the City Oct 15, 2026
Read the official record
A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Delores Project to provide rapid rehousing services for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with The Delores Project to add $850,000.00 for a new total of $3,503,278.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to add 30 households with rapid rehousing services for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide (HOST-202477475/HOST-202686015-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-2026.