Council approves $43,192.28 for Fisk youth research, advances supportive-housing plan contract
A $250,000 contract for a Permanent Supportive Housing Strategic Plan passed second reading Oct. 6, according to the Council Office analysis.
NASHVILLE - The Metro Council on Oct. 6 adopted resolution RS2026-2296, which appropriates $43,192.28 from the Office of the Mayor to Fisk University for youth participatory action research, according to the meeting minutes. The vote was 30-0. The grant term ends Oct. 31, 2027, according to the Council Office agenda analysis.
The Council also passed BL2026-1568 on second reading, with one member voting no. The bill concerns a contract with Focus Strategies for a Permanent Supportive Housing Strategic Plan. The contract's estimated value is $250,000 and its term would run 16 months after the effective date, according to the Council Office analysis and fiscal note.
Legistar lists the bill for third reading on Oct. 20; the Council's Oct. 20 agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
Source: Metro Council minutes, Oct. 6, 2026 (https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/10/2201_M_Metropolitan_Council_26-10-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf); Legistar records for RS2026-2296 and BL2026-1568 (https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/).