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Council committee approves $3.5 million for Strobel House operator after debate over contracting and oversight
Summary
The Metropolitan Nashville Public Health & Safety Committee approved a $3.5 million appropriation to DePaul USA to operate Strobel House permanent supportive housing, while members pressed the Office of Homeless Services and Finance on procurement practices after payments continued past an expired contract.
The Metropolitan Nashville Public Health & Safety Committee on a voice vote approved RS2025-1436, a $3,500,000 appropriation to DePaul USA Inc. to provide property management, on-site support and case management services at Strobel House permanent supportive housing. The committee recommended approval 9 in favor, 0 against, 0 not voting.
The resolution drew extended questioning from council members about why DePaul had been paid after an earlier contract expired and why the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) relied on direct vouchers rather than purchase orders (POs). “This procurement process was not an ideal process,” Director April Calvin said, describing overlapping challenges including a newly formed office, multiple funding streams and staff turnover. Calvin told the committee the requested appropriation would cover DePaul through June 2026 and include retroactive coverage.
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