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The Denver City Council granted initial approval Monday to hiring M.A. Mortenson Co. as the general contractor to build a three-star Westin hotel at Denver International Airport.
The contract would pay Mortenson $150 million. The total cost of the $179 million project — including construction plus design and engineering fees, equipment furniture and fixtures — will be financed with general-aviation revenue bonds and federal stimulus money.
DIA will own the hotel, which will be operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
The council still has a vote for final approval of the contract.
Christopher N. Osher, The Denver Post
