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Council postpones vote on property purchase for day/emergency homeless services after extended debate
Summary
Ordinance 45 — to authorize negotiations for purchase of property for day and emergency shelter services in partnership with Clarksville Area Urban Ministries — was postponed to the March 5, 2026 regular session after council and members of the public raised location and outreach concerns; motion to postpone passed 8‑4‑1.
The City Council on Tuesday delayed action on Ordinance 45, which would have authorized the mayor or designee to negotiate and enter an agreement to purchase real property for expanded homeless support services in partnership with Clarksville Area Urban Ministries.
Chairman Streetman opened with a clarification that the proposal, as presented, contemplated a day shelter and emergency shelter capacity (not an automatic 24/7 residential…
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