Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting, May 26, 2026
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
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Children's Hospital Mental Health Emergency Unit Contract
Approved $3.4 million public contract with Children's Hospital Colorado for development of a mental health emergency unit at Highlands Ranch South Campus (1811 Plaza Dr.). The unit will include four rooms for low/high acuity emergency services and crisis stabilization (48-72 hours) for youth. Funded by Region 12 opioid settlement funds approved by Douglas County Opioid Council.
- Children's Hospital to engage qualified professionals for architectural, engineering, construction, and related renovation work at South Campus facility.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
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
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Consent Agenda Items A through AC
Development Activity (2)
Children's Hospital Mental Health Emergency Unit
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