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The memorandum discusses the establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation, aiming to secure philanthropic funding and operate under a formal governance structure. It outlines the Coalition's growth, its mission to promote responsible AI use in the public sector, and the necessity of nonprofit status for sustainability. The City plans to utilize a $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation for the transition, covering staffing and related expenses. The Coalition will be governed by an independent Board of Directors, with day-to-day operations led by an Executive Director.
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The GovAI Coalition is transitioning from an affiliated group to a nonprofit corporation.
The Coalition aims to secure philanthropic funding and operate under a formal governance structure.
A $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation will support the transition to nonprofit status.
The Coalition has grown to over 3,000 members and addresses various AI-related needs for governments.
The nonprofit will be governed by an independent Board of Directors, with an Executive Director managing daily operations.
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The text includes unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and details regarding the Board members.
The summary does not include specific outcomes or votes related to the resolution.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Khaled Tawfik SUBJECT: Establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a Nonprofit Corporation DATE: March 16, 2026 Approved 4/7/26 26-347 3.3 Date: 3/17/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to establish the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation and to utilize the $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation to support all necessary expenses associated with the formation, transition, and attainment of nonprofit status. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of this action will enable the GovAI Coalition (Coalition) to transition from an affiliated group of agencies led by the City of San José (City) into a nonprofit corporation, positioning the Coalition to secure philanthropic funding and operate under a formalized governance structure. This action reinforces the City‘s leadership in advancing the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while also minimizing the City’s long-term operational and fiscal commitments. BACKGROUND In November 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public, accelerating the adoption of generative AI technologies across...
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This document is a resolution from the City Council of San Jose authorizing the City Manager or their designee to establish the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation. It includes the utilization of a $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation to support expenses related to the formation and attainment of nonprofit status. The resolution references the Coalition's growth and its goal for long-term sustainability as an independent entity.
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The resolution authorizes the establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation.
The City Manager or their designee is responsible for this establishment.
A $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation will be used for necessary expenses.
The Coalition has grown to over 3,000 members from more than 900 public agencies.
The resolution is part of the City’s response to the rapid development of generative AI technologies.
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The resolution does not specify the exact date of adoption or the voting results.
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SAW:DEY:JMD 3/26/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO ESTABLISH THE GOVAI COALITION AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND TO UTILIZE THE $150,000 GRANT FROM THE PACKARD FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT ALL NECESSARY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMATION, TRANSITION, AND ATTAINMENT OF NONPROFIT STATUS WHEREAS, in November 2022, technology firm OpenAI released ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) program, to the public, thereby accelerating the adoption of generative artificial intelligence technologies across sectors; and WHEREAS, in July 2023, the City of San José (the “City”) released for public review and expert feedback draft Generative AI Guidelines in response to the rapid pace of AI development and the need for responsible public-sector governance; and WHEREAS, in November 2023, the City convened the first virtual GovAI Coalition (the “Coalition”) meeting, and by March 2024, the Coalition had published its first set of approved policy resources, developed collaboratively by more than 200 members from government agencies and nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, although the Coalition has...
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The document discusses the establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation, highlighting its mission to ensure public sector AI serves the public good. Founded by the City of San José in November 2023, the Coalition has grown to over 3,000 members from 900+ agencies. It aims to access funding, grow partnerships, and promote public/private collaborations. The next steps include initiating the nonprofit process and finalizing governance.
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The GovAI Coalition was founded by the City of San José in November 2023.
The Coalition has over 3,000 members representing more than 900 agencies.
Its mission is to ensure public sector AI serves the public good through resource sharing, standards, and advocacy.
The Coalition aims to access funding and grow partnerships with other governments and universities.
Next steps include initiating the nonprofit process and establishing an interim fiscal sponsor.
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The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the repeated mention of 'Item 3.3' and the structure of the text.
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Item 3.3 Establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a Nonprofit Corporation April 7, 2026 Khaled Tawfik, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology Albert Glee, City Privacy and AI Officer, Information Technology Department Chelsea Palacio, Public Information Manager, Information Technology Department 1 San José Leadership in AI and Innovation • Reinforced San José’s position as an AI leader in government • City of San José - Epicenter of AI and Innovation • NVIDIA's GTC Conference & GovAI Coalition Summit • Influenced AI development through transparency and accountability • Recognized AI Upskilling Program • Leadership in Privacy and AI governance 2 Start of the Coalition Organic growth sprouted from the City of San José May 2023 San José published draft GenAI guidelines July 2023 Nationwide engagement November 2023 Launched the GovAI Coalition March 2024 Coalition Board & Published AI resources June 2024 Council approved $100k AI budget Dec 2024 1,000 members + Inaugural Summit 3 Today: Over 3,000 Coalition members 4 GovAI Coalition Founded by the City of San José in November 2023 Mission Ensures public sector AI serves the public good through resource...
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The letter discusses two options for implementing AI technology in city operations: a proprietary 'Turnkey' path with a subscription model and an open-source 'Sovereign' path that involves hosting a private AI server. The author, Brian Darby, emphasizes the importance of automating routine tasks to allow city representatives to focus on policy-making. He suggests piloting the technology in one department, such as Public Works.
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Two paths for AI implementation: 'Turnkey' (Proprietary) and 'Sovereign' (Open Source).
'Turnkey' involves hiring a company and paying an annual subscription.
'Sovereign' involves hosting a private AI server with a one-time cost.
The author advocates for automation to free up time for city representatives.
A pilot program is suggested for a specific department.
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There are two main paths, and each has its own "vibe": The "Turnkey" Path (Proprietary): We hire a company like CivicPlus or Granicus. They handle the tech, and we pay a subscription (usually $15k–$40k/year for a city our size). It’s fast to set up and very reliable, but we have to pay that bill every year. The "Sovereign" Path (Open Source): Since we’re in the heart of Silicon Valley, we could actually host our own "private" AI on a city server. We’d buy a high-end AI server (a one-time cost of about $25k), and the data never leaves our building. It’s more secure and costs almost nothing to run once it’s set up, though it requires a bit more "grease under the fingernails" from our IT team to maintain. Why this matters for us As a resident who works in San Jose and lives here in Santa Clara, I want our representatives to spend their time making policy, not hunting for emails. If we can automate the 80% of the work that is just "sorting and summarizing," we give that time back to the people who actually run our city. I'd love to chat more about how we could pilot this—maybe just for one department like Public Works —to see if it helps. We have the tech right here in our backyard;...