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Public Safety

Arapahoe County says wildfire risk is high as agencies prepare for dry season

County staff told commissioners drought, low snowpack and rising fire-danger ratings are increasing wildfire risk in Arapahoe County, with fuel monitoring, evacuation-planning work and possible advocacy on state-managed land already under discussion.

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Energy

Arapahoe County takes first step on rooftop solar plan before federal tax-credit deadline

Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve about $394,000 in initial spending and planning work for a proposed county solar project that staff said could eventually cover up to six buildings.

Education

DPS adopts $3.085 billion budget for 2026-27, with longer-term deficits projected

Denver Public Schools adopted its 2026-27 budget with a projected $4.8 million increase in general-fund balance next year, while district budget materials project a cumulative $28 million deficit over the following four years.

Housing

Westminster planning commission recommends 122-unit senior housing project at Park Centre

The June 9 vote sends Northridge at Park Centre to City Council for land-use changes that would allow the proposed independent senior-living development at 1259 Park Centre to move forward.

Government

Denver council approves $2.865 million in settlements, with at least $1.3 million tied to police cases

Council members approved 13 settlement resolutions Monday totaling $2.865 million. Public records reviewed for the package show at least $1.3025 million involved Denver Police Department cases, including five payouts tied to a federal protest-policing lawsuit.

Government

Denver committee advances 25 maintenance contracts for city facilities through 2029

The on-call agreements, most capped at $750,000, cover HVAC, plumbing, roofing, glass, fencing, painting and other repairs at city facilities outside Denver International Airport.

Energy

Denver eyes late-June Xcel franchise deal as officials outline fees, relocation terms and voter path

A June 8 City Council briefing said Denver and Xcel were trying to finish a new long-term franchise agreement and companion energy deal by late June, preserving about $30 million in annual city revenue and setting up a future public vote.

Housing

Denver City Council approves Belleview rezoning near DTC, opening door to 8-story mixed-use project

The zoning change for 8401 E. Belleview Ave. allows denser housing and commercial development on a largely parking-and-office site in Hampden South, though final project plans still need later city review.

Government

Denver committee advances $30-a-year leases for two existing District 8 shelter sites

Finance and Business Committee approved two consent-calendar resolutions June 9 that would extend city-backed shelter leases at 4600 E. 48th Ave. and 4040 Quebec St. through Dec. 31, 2026.

Arapahoe County says wildfire risk is high as agencies prepare for dry season

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Arapahoe County takes first step on rooftop solar plan before federal tax-credit deadline

DPS adopts $3.085 billion budget for 2026-27, with longer-term deficits projected

Westminster planning commission recommends 122-unit senior housing project at Park Centre

Denver council approves $2.865 million in settlements, with at least $1.3 million tied to police cases

Denver committee advances 25 maintenance contracts for city facilities through 2029

Denver eyes late-June Xcel franchise deal as officials outline fees, relocation terms and voter path

Denver City Council approves Belleview rezoning near DTC, opening door to 8-story mixed-use project

Denver committee advances $30-a-year leases for two existing District 8 shelter sites