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File #: 21-0529    Version: 1
Type: Bill Status: Passed
File created: 4/28/2021 In control: Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
On agenda: 5/24/2021 Final action: 6/7/2021
Title: A bill for an ordinance creating a new article IX pertaining to access to free legal services to covered individuals in Denver facing covered eviction proceedings. A bill for an ordinance creating a new article VIII establishing access to legal representation to qualified residents facing eviction. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21.
Attachments: 1. Eviction Legal Defense Bill Draft 5.5.21, 2. Final Cmte Deck- Eviction Defense Powerpoint, 3. RTC FAQ , 4. Summary Cmte Deck- Eviction Defense Powerpoint, 5. Eviction Legal Defense Bill 5.12.21 - Combined Final Committee Draft v1, 6. Eviction Legal Defense Bill 5.12.21 - Combined Final Committee Draft v1, 7. 21-0529 Filed Bill_Eviction Legal Defense Bill 5.18.21 Final, 8. 21-0529 - signed, 9. 21-0529 For an ordinance creating a new article IX pertaining to access to free legal

Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)

 

Date Submitted: April 28, 2021

 

Requesting Agency: City Council

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Subject Matter Expert Name: CW CdeBaca & CW Sawyer
Email Address: candi.cdebaca@denvergov.org amanda.sawyer@denvergov.org
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Item Title & Description:

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A bill for an ordinance creating a new article IX pertaining to access to free legal services to covered individuals in Denver facing covered eviction proceedings.

A bill for an ordinance creating a new article VIII establishing access to legal representation to qualified residents facing eviction. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21.

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Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:

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