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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $350,000 Contract for Youth Program Evaluation
Record date · July 1, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Oakland City Council has authorized a $350,000 contract with The Bridging Group to evaluate the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agreement covers quality improvement services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
This resolution allocates $350,000 in city funds to an external consultant to assess the effectiveness of programs funded by the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth.
Who It Affects
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The Bridging Group
The firm is entering into a legal agreement to provide services to the city in exchange for payment.
Oakland Fund for Children and Youth
The fund is the subject of the annual evaluation mandated by this contract.
Key Facts
- The City Administrator is authorized to sign a professional services agreement with The Bridging Group.
- The contract total is not to exceed $350,000.
- The contract term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
- The primary purpose of the contract is to conduct the 2024-2025 annual evaluation of the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth.
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- The contract includes additional services to support continuous quality improvement.
- The resolution was introduced on May 28, 2025.
- The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
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Annual Evaluation Cycle
The city maintains a consistent annual cycle of external evaluation for the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth.
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