Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 5-1-2023
Requesting Agency: Excise and Licenses
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Erica Rogers and Alex Vidal
Email Address: Erica.Rogers@denvergov.org <mailto:Erica.Rogers@denvergov.org>; Alex.Vidal@denvergov.org
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A bill for an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and inspections of secure transportation services.
Amends Chapter 17 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish a licensing program for secure transportation services, pursuant to HB21-1085. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
HB21-1085, enacted by the state in 2021, requires that all counties adopt a licensing program for Secure Transport Services. Secure Transport Services (STS) are private agencies that provide urgent (but not emergency) transportation to a behavioral health facility for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The requested ordinance establishes a local licensing program and adopts the minimum regulations required by the Colorado Board of Health for STS. The proposed license includes minor enhancements to the state minimum requirements, such as background checks for drivers, to address local public safety concerns, as well as standard provisions for other licenses administered by Excise and Licenses.
Address/Location (if applicable):
Legal Description (if applicable):
Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) Citation (if applicable):
Draft Bill Attached?