Denver's policy choice to provide housing and resources for tens of thousands of indigent migrants has taken a drastic turn, with the city's spending skyrocketing from a mere $400,000 to a staggering $23.4 million, and potentially even reaching $25 million.

This exorbitant cost will largely be shouldered by the hardworking taxpayers of the Mile High City, raising serious questions about Denver's liberal "sanctuary city" policies.

The Denver City Council recently approved a contract with Colorado Hospitality Services, guaranteeing a minimum expenditure of $23.4 million through July 2024, with the figure potentially surpassing $25 million. This massive sum of money will go towards providing hotel accommodations for migrants who have illegally crossed the southern border and made their way to Denver, either through their own means or by being bused in by states or the federal government.

The initial contract, approved back in May, allocated $378,486 for hotel rooms and laundry services for indigent migrants. At that time, the city was housing around 400 immigrants, as reported by the city's immigration dashboard.

On Monday, the number of migrants being housed has skyrocketed to nearly 4,000 individuals.

As of February 5th, the city has already spent over $42 million supporting more than 38,380 immigrants. To accommodate the influx, Denver is operating seven non-congregate shelters specifically for these newcomers, in addition to two congregate shelters for homeless immigrants.

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This substantial increase in both the number of migrants and the associated costs has prompted Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to warn council members about the city reaching a breaking point. He has instructed agency heads to identify areas for budget cuts in anticipation of the continued surge in spending.

The significant escalation in Denver's spending for indigent migrants raises serious concerns about the city's sanctuary city policies.