(The Center Square) – In December 2023, the city of Denver agreed to a $100,000 contract to feed incoming migrants with Colorado Hospitality Services.
After a year, that contract was increased to $475,000 in January 2024. Then, the city had to pay another $450,000 in February 2024.
Now, Denver City Council is looking at another $500,000 to pay for food costs through June, raising the total to $1.4 million.
The city is facing the same issue with the another food provider for migrants that was contracted. Michaels of Denver Catering, Inc., started out with a $500,000 contract to feed the incoming migrants in May 2023. That increased to $1 million in October. Now, the city will review another $350,000 that will cover the costs through June.
“Due to the sustained high volume of newcomers, the current purchase order is exhausted and we are seeking to increase it again,” the city stated in
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