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Council moves forward with contract to build new Fire Station 40 in Green Valley Ranch
Summary
The council introduced and adopted a resolution approving a proposed agreement with Mark Young Construction LLC to build the new Fire Station 40 at Telluride Street and 50 Sixth Avenue; sponsors said the station responds to growth and will improve response times in the area.
Denver City Council members on July 14 approved, as part of a consent block, a resolution approving a proposed contract with Mark Young Construction LLC to construct the new Fire Station 40 at the northwest corner of Telluride Street and 50 Sixth Avenue in Green Valley Ranch.
Council member Gilmore called out the item, noting the station had been part of a bond program for years and that increased multifamily development in the area had strained fire response times. Gilmore said the project will address response gaps in Council District 11 and thanked staff for bringing the construction contract forward.
The resolution was included in a block vote of resolutions and bills; the consent block passed by roll call with 13 ayes and the contract authorization was adopted. The vote advances the city’s ability to move to the construction phase; the resolution authorizes execution of the proposed agreement with the contractor identified in the staff report.
Why it matters: Council and sponsors said the new station is a bond‑funded project intended to improve emergency response times in a growing area of Denver that has seen new multifamily construction. The contract approval is a key step toward breaking ground and delivering the facility.
Next steps: Contract execution, construction scheduling, and permitting will follow. The Department of Public Safety/Denver Fire Department will manage project execution in coordination with the contracting and finance offices.
