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Extension of Contract for Online Budget Engagement Tools

Original title: Resolution amending Resolution 682 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Healthy Outcomes Inc., now Policy Confluence, Inc., DBA Balancing Act for a suite of online tools to educate and engage citizens on budget priorities, by extending the term for one year for an additional Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000) for a new total not to exceed of Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00) over four years.

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.

Why it matters

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.

Directly affected

Policy Confluence, Inc.

The company receives a contract extension and additional funding for their services.

Directly affected

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the software provided by Balancing Act?
The software is designed to educate residents on city budget priorities and allow them to engage with the budget process.
How much is the city paying for this service in total?
The total cost for the four-year contract is $52,000.

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Vendor Rebranding

The vendor changed its name from Healthy Outcomes Inc. to Policy Confluence, Inc. during the contract period.

Connected Entities

Balancing Act, Mayor, Policy Confluence, Inc. and 2 more
OrganizationBalancing Act“The trade name (DBA) for the vendor.”Map →
PersonMayor“Authorized to enter into the agreement.”Map →
OrganizationPolicy Confluence, Inc.“The vendor providing the online budget tools, formerly known as Healthy Outcomes”Map →
PersonDirector of the Office of Management & Budget“Authorized to enter into the agreement.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology“The committee that reviewed the resolution.”Map →

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  • Controversy5
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