HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 - RESO 48 - Cold Weather IGAATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 48
SERIES OF 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT CONCERNING REGIONAL COLD WEATHER RESPONSE FOR
THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, along with Jefferson County and the cities of
Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Westminster, recognizes that homelessness
is a regional issue impacting the health, safety, and welfare of all communities within
Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, the Parties participated in the 2025 and 2026 Jefferson County Spring
Forums on Homelessness, which identified the need for a collaborative, countywide cold
weather response strategy for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 cold weather seasons and
potentially beyond; and
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) establishes a coordinated,
regional cold weather response program to provide shelter, transportation, and outreach
services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness during periods of
extreme weather; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County will serve as Fiscal Agent for the program, with the
total cost of $1,624,000 to be shared among the participating jurisdictions on a pro rata
basis; and
WHEREAS, Wheat Ridge’s share of the cost is $97,440 payable in two installments
of $24,360 due on November 1, 2026, and $73,080 due on January 15, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the participation in this IGA
is in the best interests of the City and its residents and will further the City’s goals of regional collaboration and public safety.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge,
Colorado:
1. The Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning Regional Cold Weather
Response for those Experiencing Homelessness, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the IGA and any
necessary supporting documents.
3. The City of Wheat Ridge commits to its financial obligations as outlined in the
IGA and Exhibit A-1, including the payment of $97,440 to Jefferson County in
accordance with the prescribed schedule.
4. The City of Wheat Ridge affirms its commitment to collaborate with Jefferson
County and partner municipalities in the implementation of the cold weather
response, including participation in outreach, transportation, and reporting.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 28th day of September 2026.
Korey Stites, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janeece Hoppe, City Clerk