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File #: 23-1896    Version: 1
Type: Bill Status: Approval Review
File created: 11/27/2023 In control: Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
On agenda: 12/6/2023 Final action:
Title: Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $2,326,616 for a new total of $4,821,848.57 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue to provide paramedics and vans in support of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide. ENVHL-202371479-01/ENVHL-202265543-01
Indexes: Anne Wallace
Attachments: 1. BR23-1896_DDPHE DHHA STAR Amendment Request, 2. BHSC STAR Contract Approval Presentation 12.6.23_rev
Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)

Date Submitted: 12-4-2023

Requesting Agency: DDPHE
Division:

Subject Matter Expert Name: Will Fenton
Email Address: William.fenton@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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Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $2,326,616 for a new total of $4,821,848.57 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue to provide paramedics and vans in support of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide. ENVHL-202371479-01/ENVHL-202265543-01
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
citywide
Contract Control Number:
ENVHL-202371479-01
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any "DBA"):
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
A. The DHHA STAR van staff will:
1. Provide basic physical health and wellness checks, connection, and system navigation for anyone utilizing the STAR dedicated phone number or 911.
2. Assist in supporting client self-identified needs. This includes:
a. Access to low barrier treatment options.
b. Reconnection to service providers or safe locations identified by the client.
c. Transport to identified supports as needed.
3. Deploy response teams that include, but are not limited to, a Paramedic or EMT.
4. Be available for up to 24 hours daily (7 days per week) based on assessed need, but
no less than 16 hours daily.
a. Ensure adequate staffing to accommodate training and professional development activities f...

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