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Read. Follow. Verify.Extension of Contract for Online Budget Engagement Tools
Record date · May 18, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This resolution extends an existing contract with Policy Confluence, Inc. (doing business as Balancing Act) for one year. The city uses the company's online tools to help residents learn about and provide feeck on municipal budget priorities.
The city is increasing its total spending on digital budget-engagement software by $13,000, bringing the total contract value to $52,000 over a four-year period.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Policy Confluence, Inc.
The company receives a contract extension and additional funding for their services.
City Residents
Residents continue to have access to online tools intended for budget education and engagement.
Key Facts
- The contract term with Policy Confluence, Inc. is extended by one year.
- An additional $13,000 is authorized for the contract extension.
- The new total contract value is capped at $52,000 over four years.
- The vendor provides online tools for citizen budget education and engagement.
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- This resolution amends the original Resolution 682 of 2022.
- The resolution was passed by the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology.
- The file number for this legislation is 2026-0441.
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Vendor Rebranding
The vendor changed its name from Healthy Outcomes Inc. to Policy Confluence, Inc. during the contract period.
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