Denver threatens to close business and the food bank to acquire land, says the owner

The owner of a recycling center and a food bank said that Denver’s decision to acquire part of his land would put him to bankruptcy.

The recycling of Denver scrap metal is located near Washington Frontage Road and the South Platte river in Globeville. The city is working to acquire land that affects the road and the river at the front and rear of the company’s property.

The owner George Medley said that the city does not act fairly and now threatens to close it.

He estimates that 300 to 500 people visit the Scrapyard Daily for more money, while hundreds of others stop on weekends for food.

“Three or 400 families every Friday and Saturday, every day, and we have been doing it for probably 12, 13 years,” said Medley.

Since the food bank is located in a food desert, he said that these people were counting on him. Now the company and the non -profit association could be in danger.

“They said basically, we will accelerate to condemn the building if you do not conclude the agreement,” said Medley.

This decision would prevent him from managing his business by producing a multitude of problems, he explained. He also thinks that the city’s offer was much lower than it should have been and received a major decline when he refused it.

In a press release, a spokesman told CBS Colorado: “The City and the County of Denver are in negotiation with the owner of this property for land parties to implement travel and security improvements along Washington Street and to improve a dike, the city follows federal directives, including the non-evolution law.

Medley said that his operation was worth fighting and does not plan to retreat.

“And it’s not about me. How many people will be affected if this business increases?” He asked.

Medley also hires people, like the others incarcerated, who could otherwise have trouble finding a job. He believes in the second chances on the basis of his own experience.

“I have the impression that my life has been recycled,” said Medley. “You know, I have a checkered past, a few bumps on the road, and someone gave me a chance.”

Medley says his business is a pillar in the community, not a problem. And, although he is not opposed to the change in the region, he does not think that he is well treated. The situation is still underway, but he is expecting fully and is ready to go to court.