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File #: 25-0469    Version: 1
Type: Bill Status: Passed
File created: 4/1/2025 In control: Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
On agenda: 5/12/2025 Final action: 5/21/2025
Title: A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code regarding enforcement of the housing code. Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow the manager of the department of public health and environment to order an owner or operator in charge of a dwelling unit to provide relocation assistance to occupants if the unit has been designated as unfit for human habitation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.
Sponsors: Darrell Watson, Shontel Lewis
Attachments: 1. Safety Committee Presentation_Policy to Protect Denver Renters_CMs Watson and Lewis_4.9.25.pdf, 2. Relocation upon placarding - v.12.pdf, 3. FAQs_Policy to Protect Denver Renters and Keep Their Homes Safe_CMs Watson and Lewis_4.7.25.pdf, 4. 25-0469_Filed Bill_Amendment to Chapter 27 re Housing Enforcement (Relocation), 5. 5-0469_Filed Bill_Amendment to Chapter 27 re Housing Enforcement (Relocation).pdf, 6. Watson Floor Amendment (CB25-0469).pdf, 7. 25-0469 - Amended (1).pdf, 8. 25-0469 For an ordinance amending chapter 27 of the Code regarding enforcement of the

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Date Submitted: 4-2-2025

 

Requesting Agency: City Council

                               Division: Council members Lewis and Watson

 

Subject Matter Expert Name: Anne Wallace
Email Address: anne.wallace@denvergov.org
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A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code regarding enforcement of the housing code.

Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow the manager of the department of public health and environment to order an owner or operator in charge of a dwelling unit to provide relocation assistance to occupants if the unit has been designated as unfit for human habitation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.

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