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Consideration of designation of the City's official newspaper for publications
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Submitted by:
Steven Braatz
Department:
City Clerk
A. Issue
Designation of the City's official newspaper for publication.
B. Background/Options
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 985.06, the City advertised for bids from eligible newspapers to become the official newspaper for the City. No bids were received.
The City has previously used the regional newspaper from Gannett Wisconsin LocaliQ that covers Wauwatosa, presently North NOW. The North NOW publication meets the requirements of Wis. Stat. 985.03. The North NOW is a weekly publication.
C. Fiscal Impact
No substantial effect to the budget. Publication rates are annually set by the Wisconsin Department of Administration for all newspaper publications.
D. Recommendation
Staff recommends designating the North NOW as the City's official newspaper for publications.