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Commerce City council approves $16.3 million for north police substation after heated debate
Summary
After hours of debate about cost, size and community outreach, the Commerce City Council approved Ordinance 2723 on second reading to appropriate $16.3 million from unencumbered general-fund balance for a north police substation at 104th and Potomac, passing 5–4.
Commerce City’s council voted 5–4 on second reading to appropriate $16,300,000 from the unencumbered general-fund balance for construction of a north police substation at the northeast corner of 104th Avenue and Potomac Street.
The ordinance, presented as Ordinance 2723, drew sharp divisions among council members over scope, outreach and city priorities. Supporters said the substation will reduce response times in the northern range, provide workspace for vacant officers and specialized units, and enable co-location with county services such as jail intake that the city currently handles less efficiently.…
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