Denver’s first citywide furlough day: Here’s what’s open and closed

By Heather Willard | Fox31

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver’s budget hole will impact residents on Friday during the first of two citywide furlough days.

The city will close its libraries, recreation centers, courts and the majority of its offices on both Friday and Monday. Monday’s closures are due to the Labor Day holiday, while Friday’s are due to the citywide furlough day spurred by the city’s budget, which faced a $200 million gap.

The furlough days come after the city and county laid off 169 employees and cut another 665 unfilled positions, while also implementing tiered furlough day schedules based on pay grade. A second citywide furlough day is scheduled for Nov. 28 — Black Friday.

These Denver offices will be open Aug. 29, Sept. 1

The Denver Animal Shelter will be open on Friday, Aug. 29 but closed on Monday, Sept. 1. Individuals will be able to access the Night Drop kennels to the left of the front doors if a lost pet is found while the shelter is closed, and Animal Protection Officers will be available to respond to emergencies through 911.

Weather permitting, city-owned golf courses will be open Friday, Aug. 29 and Monday, Sept. 1.

Denver’s outdoor spaces at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, as well as the Visitor Center and Trading Post will be open Friday, Aug. 29 and Monday, Sept. 1. Scheduled events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, the McNichols Civic Center Building and Denver Public Art will not be affected by the holiday.

These Denver offices will be closed Aug. 29, Sept. 1

311, Denver’s information line for non-emergency services, will be closed and service requests may be submitted on denvergov.org.

The Auditor’s Office will be closed Friday, Aug. 29 and Monday, Sept. 1.

Building and Zoning permitting will be closed and no inspections will be scheduled on those days. You can also apply for project permits by using e-permits.

All Denver City Council offices will be closed.

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