Tag: Government Of Denver
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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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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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1 dead after fight in downtown Denver
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Police arrested one man for assault after responding to a fight at 1600 Broadway and are now seeking to charge him with first degree murder after the victim died. At about 2 a.m. Monday, DPD responded to the 1600 block on a report of…
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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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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…
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Denver settles 6 claims against police for $1.6 million, but ‘more needs to be done’ says civil rights attorney
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gabriel Schlough participated in the 2020 George Floyd protests in Denver as a volunteer medic. He was helping a woman suffering from the effects of tear gas when he was shot by Denver Police officers with “less than lethal” projectiles. The rubber and/or plastic bullets…
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City Council to consider $1.6 million in settlements involving Denver police
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will likely approve spending $1.6 million to settle claims involving the Denver Police Department at its meeting Monday. The six resolutions for settlements are a quarter of the resolutions on the council agenda ahead of Monday’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There…
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Denver City Council to consider more spending to address homelessness
Denver plans to make more investments in addressing homelessness with several contract extensions on the City Council’s plate ahead of Monday’s 3:30 p.m. meeting. The contracts with multiple shelter and service providers are just a few of the 25 resolutions the council will consider. There are four bills for ordinances being introduced and five in…
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Denver City Council Preview: City poised to keep holiday lights up
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council has five resolutions on its agenda ahead of Monday’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are nine bills being introduced from various committees and four that are in final consideration. There will be four public hearings. Here’s a list of the major…