Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hearst Newspaper Partnership, LP dba Houston Chronicle
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Hearst Newspaper Partnership, LP dba Houston Chronicle in the amount of $138,671 for newspaper advertisement services for the Flood Control District to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a settlement agreement with Hearst Newspapers, LLC dba Houston Chronicle for advertising services rendered between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
Expected Impact:
Payment for the received services will clear our balance with Houston Chronicle and allow us to continue operations with good standing.
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