AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2024-175R, approving a contract with Texas Highway Magazine, through TxDOT, for the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to promote tourism in the estimated annual amount of $10,288.00, with up to four one-year renewals for a total price of $51,440.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract and renewals on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 17, 2024
Department: Rebecca Ybarra, Director, CVB
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $10,288 Annually
Account Number: 12024224-53110
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Advertising
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Background Information:
This request is to approve contract #224-256 for advertising with Texas Highway Magazine through Texas Department of Transportation for annual amount of $10,288 and authorizing five one-year additional renewals for a total contract price of $51,440
The Local Government Code, Section 252.022(16) permits an exemption from the competitive bidding process for advertising.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this contract.