Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting - 2026-05-26
Approves Children's Hospital Mental Health Emergency Unit Contract, unanimous
What happened
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved a $3.4 million contract with Children's Hospital Colorado to develop a mental health emergency unit at their Highlands Ranch South Campus at 1811 Plaza Dr., funded by opioid settlement funds.
- Jurisdiction
- Douglas County, CO
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved a $3.4 million contract with Children's Hospital Colorado to develop a mental health emergency unit at their Highlands Ranch South Campus at 1811 Plaza Dr., funded by opioid settlement funds.
Key Decisions (5)
Children's Hospital Mental Health Emergency Unit Contract
BNSF Railway Clay St. Railroad Crossing Design Agreement
6912 Rainbow Creek Rd. Building Permit Fee Waiver
Development Activity (2)
Children's Hospital Mental Health Emergency Unit
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Residential Accessibility Addition
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