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Denver approves $30M shelter contract with Urban Alchemy
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With a 9-4 vote, Denver City Council members approved a new $30 million, three-year contract with Urban Alchemy, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, to run The Aspen, a former DoubleTree Hotel that has been turned into a homeless shelter. More than two hours of discussion focused on the contract and the new service provider, selected by…
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Denver to consider $27 million body camera contract, DPD overtime
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The Denver City Council will meet Monday afternoon to consider a handful of resolutions postponed from Dec. 1 and two resolutions involving the Denver Police Department. First up is a resolution from the Department of Public Safety seeking approval of a new five-year, $27 million contract with Arizona-based Axon for 2,563 new body cameras and…
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Denver City Council approves $600 million for DOTI on-call services
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A cluster of close to 55 resolutions – totaling $600 million for contracts to provide on-call services for the city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure won council approval Monday. However, two resolutions tied to the city’s homeless operation were tabled for a week. Among the approved resolutions were eight contracts, each for $50 million, totaling…
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Denver Council to consider $400 million in infrastructure contracts
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The Denver City Council returns on Monday afternoon for its weekly meeting, approaching a full agenda that reflects several ongoing city priorities: homeless shelter operations, housing, infrastructure and police overtime. The agenda this week spans roughly 35 pages and includes two proclamations to be delivered during the 3:30 p.m. session, one in the 5:30 p.m.…
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Auditors, Denver City Council mince words regarding spending policy
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Denver’s councilmembers continue to give city funds to local organizations using a process lacking clarity and accountability, weakened by inconsistent terminology and legal opinions around donations, sponsorships and grants, according to city auditors. City Council officials countered that no definitions exist in the city charter or in ordinance for these terms and changing them at…
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$63 million in ergo furniture, fire code updates on Denver council agenda
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Denver City Council kicks off the shortened Thanksgiving holiday week with no required public hearings, but with a full agenda on Monday, beginning with a presentation on the new city budget. As a reminder, most city agencies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Other agencies may have impacted hours. Agencies that operate 24 hours a…
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$11 million sought for Denver police overtime, separation payouts
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The Denver Police Department is short $11 million and is asking the city to pick up the tab for unplanned and unfunded overtime tied to numerous protests and officer-involved shootings this year. Part of the request would also cover shortfalls in DPD separation payouts. The money, if approved by the City Council, would come from…
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Colfax BRT project gets $2 million boost for post-design services
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The Denver City Council approved a $2 million addition for post-design services related to the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project on Monday. The move amends an existing design services agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, bringing the total value of the contract to $27.2 million. According to Colfax BRT Program Director Jonathan Stewart, the additional funds…
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Six public hearings on Denver City Council agenda
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In its first post-budget meeting on Monday, the Denver City Council has a full agenda that includes six required public hearings. Giving a nod to the approaching winter season, the council will consider an on-call snow removal services contract, valued at $1.6 million, between the City and County of Denver and Applied Property Services, Inc.…
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Denver council rejects 2026 budget, but mayor’s $1.66B spending plan will still govern operations
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The Denver City Council rejected Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1.66 billion spending plan, but the proposal, as amended, will still govern operations, as the charter requires the city to have a budget in place by Nov. 12. In a split 6-6 vote on Monday, councilmembers expressed disappointment with various aspects of the budget process, citing its…