The Dallas City Council approved a $10 million contract with Housing Forward for homelessness services, but the item was almost not included during Wednesday's meeting.

The money will go to the second phase of Housing Forward's Street to Home initiative , which started last year and aims to provide permanent housing for Dallas residents experiencing homelessness. The funds are estimated to serve over 425 homeless people with rent and utilities assistance.

Council Member Cara Mendelsohn said she wanted to defer the item because there was no briefing ahead of the final vote. She said the amount of money spent on the contract deserved a briefing and discussion.

She alleged the funds were being used as "cleanup money" ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup. The tournament is expected to bri

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