A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program. Amends an agreement with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to add $1,299,685.00 in Affordable Housing Funds, $950,000.00 in General Funds and $1,450,000.00 in ARPA Interest funds for a new total of $9,699,685.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program, citywide (HOST-202476821/HOST-202582332-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

This resolution approves an amendatory agreement with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to significantly expand and extend the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program citywide. The agreement adds $3,699,685.00 in new funding, sourced from Affordable Housing Funds ($1,299,685.00 added, $7,299,685.00 total), General Funds ($950,000.00), and ARPA Interest funds ($1,450,000.00), increasing the total contract value to $9,699,685.00. The contract term is extended by 12 months, now running from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

The TRUA program provides crucial support to Denver households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) who are experiencing financial hardship or facing eviction. Services include up to six months of rental assistance, one-time utility assistance per utility, and relocation assistance when necessary. Beyond direct financial aid, Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. will offer housing stability services such as eviction clinic navigation, resource navigation, tenant-landlord mediation, and "light touch" housing navigation. The expanded program is projected to serve an estimated 1,950 unduplicated households in 2026, with a total of 4,419 households over the contract term, aiming for a 95% success rate in preventing eviction or achieving successful relocation.

This program directly helps Denver residents facing housing instability by providing critical rental and utility assistance, along with support services like eviction navigation and mediation. It aims to prevent evictions and homelessness for low- and moderate-income households, ensuring they can maintain stable housing.

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