Title
A resolution designating The Colorado Springs Gazette as the official City of Colorado Springs newspaper for the publication of ordinances, notices, and other legal advertisements.
Presenter:
Bret Waters, Deputy Chief of Staff
Sarah Johnson, City Clerk
Body
Summary:
The resolution designates The Gazette as the official newspaper as required by § 1.1.114 of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs, 2001 as amended (“City Code”).
Background:
The City is required to publish ordinances, notices and other legal advertisements of the City and its enterprises in a newspaper of limited or general circulation in compliance with C.R.S. § 24-70-107, City Charter and City Code. In accord with City Code §1.1.114, selection of the Official City Newspaper shall not preclude legal publication in other newspapers, if necessary.
Previous Council Action:
In 2006, The Daily Transcript was awarded the contract for the official City newspaper.
Financial Implications:
The contract value is $20,000 per year.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
City’s Procurement Department, in conjunction with the City Clerk’s Office, issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) for the City’s official newspaper in August 2020. The City received two proposal. An evaluation team consisting of City stakeholders and City Councilmembers reviewed and scored the proposals based criteria outlined in the RFP. The highest ranked firm, The Gazette, was selected to serve as the City’s official newspaper for publishing ordinances, notices and other legal advertisements of the City.
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve a resolution designating The Colorado Springs Gazette as the official City of Colorado Springs newspaper for the publication of ordinances, notices, and other legal advertisements.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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