About
The City of Cleveland's Office of Equal opportunity (OEO) works to ensure that certain projects and contracts create real opportunities for Cleveland residents, workers, and business. OEO oversees the Community Benefit Ordinance (CBO) which ensures that development projects directly benefit the communities in which they are built and that public dollars benefit the entire community.
Our Mission
The mission of the OEO is to advance equal economic benefit for all Clevelanders by ensuring compliance with contractor goals and requirements, by providing development and support activity, and through overall advocacy, with a commitment to excellent public service.
Major Functions of the OEO
Community Benefit Agreements
- Community Benefits Agreements including administration, monitoring, and enforcement
- Development and monitoring of Community Benefits commitments, or promises to our community
- Determination of Community Benefits Plan agreements for potential CBAs
Learn more about the Community Benefits Ordinance
Certification
- Expanding opportunities to participate as both subcontractors and prime contractors
- Certification of qualifying businesses
- Online registry of Certified contractors
Contract Compliance
- Monitoring of contractor's compliance with various contract requirements
- Investigation and penalty imposition for failure to comply with OEO programs
Learn more about Good Faith Effort
Bid & Proposal Evaluation
- Evaluation of City contracts for subcontractor participation on City Bids and Proposals
- Determination of appropriate goals and requirements for City contracts
Learn more about Bid & Proposal Evaluations
Growth
- Blueprint CLE, a strategic component of the CBO that fulfills the mentorship expectations outlined in these agreements
- Development and technical support for target businesses
- Local outreach
Learn more about our Programs and Services
Contact List
| Section | Name | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Office of Equal Opportunity | (216) 664.4152 | (216) 664.3870 |
| Director's Office | Michael Curry, Assistant Director | (216) 664.4152 | (216) 664.3870 |
| Director's Office | Tara Johnson, Assistant to the Director | (216) 664.3232 | (216) 664.3870 |