HomeMy WebLinkAbout3097 Resolution No. 3097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE CITY NEWSPAPER, BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE AUBURN REPORTER.
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has identified the need to provide the citizens of
Auburn with information in a professional and informative format; and
WHEREAS the City of Auburn has identified the need to assign this work to a
professional to ensure the professional quality, technical accuracy, and timely completion
of the mailings; and
WHEREAS the City of Auburn has negotiated fair terms for this service.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is herewith authorized to execute
an Agreement between the City of Auburn and The Auburn Reporter Newspaper for
printing and distribution services. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Resolution No. 3097
June 16, 1999
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CITY OF AUBURN
CHARLES A BOOTH
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danidle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds,
City Attomey
Resolution No. 3097
June 16, 1999
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Publication of Auburn City Report
Advertising agreement between the
City of Auburn and the Auburn Reporter
The City of Auburn agrees to purchase display advertising space in theAuburn Reporter, for the purpose of producing
a community newsletter, or City Report, for the citizens of Auburn, at a minimum frequency of once each month
during the period from July, 1999, through December, 1999. This contract may be renewed for an additional year
upon mutual agreement of both parties.
The City of Auburn will purchase at least one full page each month at a rate of $1,275, which includes printing in
black plus one additional color. A second spot color is available at a cost of $75. If the City should decide to use two
pages each month on a regular basis, theAuburn Reporter will designate the center two pages for the City, depending
on availability, for a total cost of $2,000 for both pages, which will include printing in black plus two additional
colors. The increase to two or more pages may be made at anytime during this contract.
These rates will be honored for the duration of this contract, with adjustments limited only to unforeseen postal-rate
or newsprint increases. Adjustments will bc limited to the actual cost increase, with newsprint calculated to the
actual amount used by the City Report. Charges for additional circulation that may be requested by city officials will
be charged at $210 per 1,000 for printing and distribution, based on current printing and mailing costs.
The City of Auburn will have full control over the editorial content and layout of the city's page. The Auburn
Reporter will provide production assistance when requested by the City, including scanning of photographs.
TheAuburn Reporter agrees to mail a minimum of 25,000 copics of theAuburn Reporter to residents and businesses
within the Auburn city limits each month. The actual carrier routes may be selcctcd by city staff. Wc also agree to
provide the City with up to 500 copies of the newspaper for city offices and employees. When requested, theAuburn
Reporter agrees to provide the City of Auburn with postal receipts from the US Postal Service for the verification of
the number of newspapers mailed each month.
Signed by:
Denis W. Law, Publisher Mayor Chuck Booth
Attest: City Clerk
forlIl:
Mike Reynolds, Cit~ Attorney Date
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