Speaker 4: . I can think of no job more important than an independent monitor. And in closing, Madam President, I just want to thank Nick Mitchell for all he has done for for Denver. Happy trails, Mr. Monitor.
Speaker 0: Thank you, Councilman Cashman. Next up, we have Councilwoman Torres.
Speaker 1: Thank you, Madam President. Just hearing Councilman Cashman read through your accolades, it hurts even a little bit more to know that you've left the position, Nick. But I know that Denver really benefited overwhelmingly in the deal to have you as monitor over these last several years. I was thinking back to Public Safety Review Commission days when the only authority we had was subpoena power and we got files that were three inches thick of redacted testimony and information. And it was it was a it was a tug of war to get any information back then. And the model that was created was the structure. But you really gave it legs. And I just want to thank you so much for putting such integrity and trust in place that we really have a really wonderful team to work with and a really confidence system that will only improve. And I just really appreciate you as a mentor and supporter and always somebody that was willing to just have a side conversation, talk something through. We will miss seeing you around, especially when we get back into the buildings, but hope to connect with you soon. Thank you, Madam President.
Speaker 0: Thank you, Councilwoman Torres. Next up, we have Councilwoman Canete.
Speaker 2: Thank you, Madam President. Nick, I'm so sad to see you go. I know this is to celebrate you, but I just had to say that I have that word coming through. Me too. One word that comes to mind. Having sat with you through many meetings, we sat together through the use of force meetings. I missed very few of them and it was a long process. And we sat through some really tough discussions about the 2019 bill that council passed and some tough negotiations, frankly, with agencies and and so but so so during all of that , I see you in your public meetings, but it's really working with you in those smaller settings where I feel like I've gotten to know you and see your strengths. So first thorough. You know, you are one of the most thorough individuals I've ever met. And and it's you take your job so seriously and so so it's part of your your gift. Secondly, ethical. We have this big debate every year. The city has these evaluations that we do. And the question is whether you can exceed expectations in being ethical or is it like being pregnant? You either are or you aren't. And we have this big debate. And and I just you're one of these individuals who makes me think there must be an exceeds expectations and I will just name for you the example which is that our community sometimes comes to you in great pain and what they want is for you to indict and blame and light it on fire. A member of our safety department where someone was hurt at their hands. And you've had to do that a number of times. But I have watched you with great integrity, share how sorry you are for the pain, but that the investigation did not result in a finding that someone was at fault and and affirming, you know, that decision, which is probably one of the tougher things when people expect you to be, you know, finding fault. And that's an example of why I trust you so much and why our community has trusted you so much when you have found fault, because that's not your default. You start everything neutrally and then you go where the facts and the investigation lead you. You're so thoughtful. You know, Councilwoman Torres mentioned, you know, talking through with you. One of the biggest debates we've had in our community is whether or not we want someone else to make disciplinary decisions or whether we want an independent monitor who watches and oversees that. And it's a tough thing, right? If you become the decision maker as the oh am, then no longer are you independent. You're a decision maker, and then who's watching you? And so but you are so thoughtful about helping community and helping councilmembers to unwind these subtle philosophical questions.
A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. to increase the maximum contract amount and extend the term for security personnel at various homeless shelters and facilities during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends a contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. by adding $5 million for a new total of $7.5 million and five months for a new end date of 6-30-21 to provide security personnel services at congregate and non-congregate shelter locations in response to the COVID 19 pandemic (202057156-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-5-21.