HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Library Research DatabaseMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual database subscription
package for genealogy, reference, and research with EBSCO Industries
for the Library.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Library) for an amount not to
exceed $26,954.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for an
EBSCO annual database subscription package of genealogy, reference,
and research databases including MyHeritage, MasterFILE Premier,
Academic Search Premier, and additional resources that support the
library's goal of fostering lifelong learning.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (B)
(E), library materials.
Library Director recommends approval.
CH/LW