Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with The Galveston Daily News for legal advertisements and notices and designating The Galveston Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of League City (Director of Finance)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize a one-year agreement with The Galveston Daily News as the official newspaper for the City of League City. Under Texas Local Government Code Section 52.004 and the City of League City Charter (Article X, Section 13), the city must designate a local newspaper as the official newspaper for the City of League City annually.
The Purchasing department requested quotes from local area newspapers The Galveston Daily News, The Post, and Houston Chronicle (Hearst Media) and two quotes were received from The Galveston Daily News and Houston Chronicle. The staff recommends The Galveston Daily News as the official newspaper for the city. After performing a cost analysis to compare the pricing between The Galveston Daily News and Houston Chronicle, it was determined that The Galveston Daily News is the lowest cost option. Pricing has remained the same for a total of $12 per column inch which has been the same rate for the past two fiscal years and publication days of Tuesday through Friday with one weekend edition. Expected expenditure for this contract is $37,800.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement with The Galveston Daily News
3. Cost Analysis
4. Vendor Report Card
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
FUNDING
{ x } Funds are available from the following departments:
Department Amount
Purchasing $6,000.00
Project Management $20,000.00
Budget $700.00
Accounting ...
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