HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Advertising for Activities Guide MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ��
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR THE ACTIVITIES GUIDE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of advertising services
from Community Impact newspaper.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44565-312-7 (Advertising
Publication & Subscription) for a total amount not to exceed $39,499.51.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation Department would like to partner with Community Impact
newspaper to print and distribute our activities guide, PlayGrapevine for the month of April
which is one of three publications for the year. They would be mailed out as an insert in
the newspaper with a promotional sticker on the front page of the paper alerting recipients
of the insert.
This sole source purchase will be made in accordance with Local Government Code
Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022(a)(16). .
Staff recommends approval.
TK/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
ADVERTISING SERVICES AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.022(a)(16) to consider advertising services as an exception
to the bidding requirements of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Community /mpact newspaper is the provider in our marketplace for
the departmental specified advertising services needed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation staff has the need to
produce and distribute the Spring Activity Guide; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of advertising services from Community Impact newspaper for the total amount
of$39,499.51.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said advertising services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of February, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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