26-1273: A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to change the scope of work to allow HRAC to spend down ARPA funding on operational expenses, and OAF funding on the purchase of a building to provide behavioral health services, and syringe access services including supplies, education, wound care, sharps disposal, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and referrals to social support and healthcare services. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center dba Harm Reduction Action Center to change the scope of work to allow HRAC to spend down ARPA funding on operational expenses, and OAF funding on the purchase of a building to provide behavioral health services, and syringe access services including supplies, education, wound care, sharps disposal, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and referrals to social support and healthcare services. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide (ENVHL-202473486/ENVHL-202685512-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-21-2026. Council President Romero Campbell approved direct filing this item on 8-27-2026.

Description

A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to change the scope of work to allow HRAC to spend down ARPA funding on operational expenses, and OAF funding on the purchase of a building to provide behavioral health services, and syringe access services including supplies, education, wound care, sharps disposal, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and referrals to social support and healthcare services. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center dba Harm Reduction Action Center to change the scope of work to allow HRAC to spend down ARPA funding on operational expenses, and OAF funding on the purchase of a building to provide behavioral health services, and syringe access services including supplies, education, wound care, sharps disposal, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, and referrals to social support and healthcare services. No change to agreement capacity or term, citywide (ENVHL-202473486/ENVHL-202685512-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-21-2026. Council President Romero Campbell approved direct filing this item on 8-27-2026.

Summary

Denver City Council Resolution CR26-1273 approves a third amendment to the City’s agreement with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, operating as the Harm Reduction Action Center (HRAC). The amendment updates notice procedures and replaces the scope of work. It permits $489,376 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support HRAC operational costs and $239,345 in opioid settlement funds to help purchase a facility. The facility and services will support behavioral health, syringe access, overdose prevention, naloxone distribution, wound care, supplies, education, referrals, and related services citywide. The agreement remains in effect through September 2026 for ARPA funds and December 2026 for opioid funds, with no change to its overall term or capacity. HRAC must meet service targets, submit reports and documented invoices, and comply with City, federal, and monitoring requirements.