A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities — despite deals that were supposed to save money — as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
“As of today, financially it’s not in the best interest of the city,” said Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton. “And moving forward, it’s only going to get more expensive.”
The issue stems from long-term agreements Denver signed with Englewood and Glendale to provide fire service. The contracts — 20 years each — lock in annual payment increases of just 3%.
Englewood’s deal runs from 2015 to 2035. Glendale’s runs from 2018 to 2038…