APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION:
1. AUTHORIZING A ONE -YEAR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE RECEIPT OF IN -KIND
SERVICES WITH DIGITALLIFT FOR DIGITAL LITERACY
TRAINING AND RELATED SERVICES AT OAKLAND SENIOR
CENTERS, VALUED IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$67,500; AND
2. AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND EXTEND THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH DIGITALLIFT FOR UP TO THREE (3)
ADDITIONAL YEARS
WHEREAS, digitalLIFT, formerly Community Tech Network (CTN) , is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the digital divide. Since 2008, digitalLIFT has worked to ensure individuals are empowered to use technology to thrive in connected and flourishing communities; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Senior Centers, under the Human Services Department (HSD), aim to enrich the lives of older adults by offering a variety of programs, activities, and services designed to promote wellness, social engagement, and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, digitalLIFT will continue to collaborate with HSD to deliver multilingual digital literacy classes and workshops at Oakland Senior Centers. Services will include basic technology training, internet navigation, and device use, as well as a “Train the Trainer” model to equip staff and community members with the skills to sustain and expand digital literacy efforts ; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the C ity Council herby authorizes a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the receipt of in-kind services with digitalLIFT for digital literacy training and related services at Oakland Senior Centers, valued in a total amount not to exceed $67,500; and be it
2 FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council authorizes the City Administrator to accept additional services and extend the MOU with digitalLIFT for up to three (3) additional years.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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