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A resolution appropriating a total of $1,718,603 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc., and approving Amendment Number One to a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government and Depaul USA, Inc., for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
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WHEREAS, Section 7-3-314 of the Tennessee Code Annotated states that metropolitan forms of government may provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in accordance with the guidelines of the Metropolitan Government; and,
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Council may, by Resolution, appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations; and,
WHEREAS, RS2025-1436 appropriated a total of $3,500,000 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc., and approved a grant contract for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant contract to modify the scope of services, increase the total value of the contract, and extend the contract term to June 30, 2027, a copy of which Amendment Number One is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, contingent upon the submission of a final audit of the consolidated financial statements of Depaul USA, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2025, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by no later than July 30, 2026, funds are available for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to and contingent upon the passage of the budget ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for fiscal year 2027, BL2026-1377, including any substitutes or amendments, funds are available for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the funds are appropriated and Amendment Number One to the grant contract is approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. There is hereby appropriated One Million Seven Hundred Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Three Dollars ($1,718,603) from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc. for the purposes herein stated.
Section 2. The Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, is hereby authorized to enter into Amendment Number One, attached hereto and incorporated herein, with Depaul USA, Inc. for the amount provided herein and the purposes stated.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution amends a grant contract to Depaul USA, Inc. from the Office of Homeless Services (“OHS”) to provide property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House.
Pursuant to Resolution No. RS2025-1436, OHS appropriated $3,500,000 for a grant to Depaul USA, Inc. to operate Strobel House, a 90-bed permanent supportive housing residence. Depaul USA will also provide support services including case management services, mental health services, alcohol and substance abuse services, independent living skills, vocational services, health and medical services, peer support services, and social activities to tenants of the Strobel Center. The term of this grant as approved in Resolution No. RS2025-1436 is set to expire June 30, 2026.
The proposed amendment appropriates an additional $1,718,603, for a total value of $5,218,603. The amendment also extends the end of term to June 30, 2027, and adds reporting requirements regarding vacancy and retention on a quarterly basis.