AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2020-202R, approving a renewal of the agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for advertisement in the Texas Highway Magazine to promote tourism in the estimated annual amount of $9,735.10 to include the authorization of three one-year additional renewals in the total contract amount of $58,680.35; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 7, 2020
Department: Convention and Visitor Bureau - Rebecca Ybarra-Ramirez, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $9,735.10 Annually
Account Number: 12024224 53110
Funds Available: FY2021
Account Name: Advertising
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Prior Council Action: None
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Background Information:
Contract 217-430 was awarded December 1, 2017 to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $15,196 for advertising in the Texas Highway Magazine. This advertising contract was renewed in 2018 and 2019. The total of the contract with the current requested renewal will be $58,680.35.
This amendment is to renew the advertising for FY 2021. This contract will continue with three (3) annual renewal options for approximately $9,735.10 per year. The renewals may be awarded administratively in the form of an Authorization of Change in Service.
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Recommendation:
Approve renewal of contract with TxDOT for advertising in the amount of approximately $9,735.10 annually with three year renewal options.