Tag: Geography Of Colorado
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Denver likely to get more art, rental assistance ahead of Monday council meeting
The Denver City Council will consider adding money to the city’s temporary rental and utility assistance program by expanding the scope of several contracts Monday afternoon. Other business includes courting new artists to display their work on the 16th Street Mall and at the Colorado Convention center. The council has 36 resolutions, 17 new bills…
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Several prescribed burns to continue in Boulder County
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If you are traveling northwest and notice smoke on the horizon, fear not, for Boulder Fire Rescue are continuing several prescribed burns this week. With weather conditions permitting, there are four controlled burns planned over the next several days. Boulder Fire Rescue — in collaboration with Open Space and Mountain Parks and the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office…
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Denver City Council to consider multiple $1M contract amendments
Contracts related to Denver’s Smart City Program, which seeks to improve communication between city departments and optimize city operations, will get several $1 million increases if the Denver City Council approves a series of contract amendments during Monday’s 3:30 p.m. meeting. Here’s a list of major items on the agenda: Contracts and Resolutions 23-0460: A…
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Denver parking rules update prompts council discussion
Parking in Denver can be painful. For those who live and work in the city, seeing parking spaces dominated by large vehicles, inoperable or not, can be frustrating. Enter District 7 Councilman Jolon Clark, who has proposed adjusting parking regulations in the city. One of Clark’s changes makes it easier for residents and workers to…
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Mill and levy work and South Platte River project to likely be approved by Denver City Council Monday afternoon
Citywide mill and levy work could come to Denver as the city council considers approving a contract worth $7.5 million at its meeting Monday. Agenda items include a bill for an ordinance concerning a collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the South Platte River and Tributaries Program. There are 14 resolutions and…
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Denver City Council may double COVID relief contract
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will consider amending a contract to add $5 million to the business impact opportunity fund, which provides financial and technical support to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The doubling of the contract would be paid for with American Rescue Plan Act…
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Denver City Council to consider STAR expansion, new police vehicle purchase
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will consider expanding the Support Team Assisted Response program and purchasing over 30 new police vehicles during their 3:30 p.m. meeting Monday. The measures are among 17 resolutions appearing before the council. Additionally, there are six bills being introduced and seven…
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Here’s a list of 24 hour drop boxes and voter services in Denver
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Denver voters may be overwhelmed with a choice of candidates for mayor, dropping of a ballot should be simple. Denver’s municipal election is April 4. The City and County of Denver maintains a list of voting locations on the Clerk and Recorder’s website. There…
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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws mayoral candidates, Wellington Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it — and gain…
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City Council to consider more settlements involving Denver Police
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will likely approve two more settlements related to claims involving the Denver Police Department ahead of Monday’s 3:30 p.m. meeting. There were six such resolutions last week totaling $1.6 million. The two this week total $110,000. The council agenda includes 30…