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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Clayton Muhammad, Director of Communications
DATE: January 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Ratifying Payment of $16,020.00 to Kelmscott Communications for the design, printing and distribution of the final Aurora Borealis newsletter of 2016.
PURPOSE:
To approve payment of the invoiced amount of $16,020.00 which includes printing and mailing services of the final 2016 Aurora Borealis.
BACKGROUND:
As bids were reviewed and selected, the City of Aurora's Public Information Division produced a final Aurora Borealis for the 2016 year which put us beyond the approval threshold of $25,000 for the Aurora Borealis. The recommendation for a new contract for the Borealis is also being submitted at this same time.
DISCUSSION:
The Community Relations and Public Information Division has funds to cover the total amount. The funds for the Borealis are allocated in account 101-1340-419-45.14.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The City of Aurora Borealis is the citywide newsletter delivered to all residents and businesses several times per year.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council approval of this resolution will authorize payment.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Ratifying Payment of $16, 020.00 to Kelmscott Communications to printing and distribution the Aurora Borealis newsletter.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The City of Aurora's Public Information Division secured the services of a loc...
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