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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION
AGENDA DATE:September 12, 2017
SUBJECT:
Adopt a Resolution Designating The Allen American and The Dallas Morning News as Official Newspapers of the City of Allen for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
STAFF RESOURCE:
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council adopted Resolution No. 3424-9-16(R) designating The Allen American as the Official Newspaper for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Adopt a Resolution Designating The Allen American and The Dallas Morning News as Official Newspapers of the City of Allen for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.



BACKGROUND

Section 2051.049 of the Texas Government Code provides that the City Council shall select one or more newspapers to publish notices. The City of Allen has contracted with The Allen American as its official newspaper since 1982.  This year, the City of Allen is designating The Dallas Morning News as its second official newspaper.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution designating The Allen American and The Dallas Morning News as official newspapers for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 in order to meet the requirements of State Law.

MOTION

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. __________designating The Allen American and The Dallas Morning News as official newspapers for legal publications of the City of Allen for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.


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Resolution