(The Center Square) – The city of Denver is looking to approve additional taxpayer funds for the city-wide purchase of meals for guests at migrant shelters, totaling $925,000.
On Tuesday, Denver City Council is set to approve an additional $450,000 for an amended contract with Colorado Hospitality Services Inc. for the continued purchase of meals for the guests of migrant shelters across the city, according to city documents .
The newly amended contract between the city of and Colorado Hospitality Services Inc. would be valid until Mar. 31, 2024.
According to a city council report : “Due to continued high shelter occupancy and feeding of migrants/newcomers, DHS is nearly out of capacity on this PO and is seeking to increase it again.” The original request for an additional $100,000 was issued on Dec. 1, 2023, but was increased to $475,000 in Jan. 2024.
The daily costs for meals provided by Colorado Hospitality Inc. are the same for weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Breakfast: $6.95Lunch: $9.95Dinner: $9.95Kids meals: $3Snacks: $3