Committee approves $2,400 centennial two-page ad in Chamber map guide using advertising budget

The Finance Committee on July 21 approved purchasing a two-page centennial map-guide ad from Alliance Publishing for $2,400. Committee members said Alliance Publishing and the Chamber of Commerce are producing a centennial map guide; the firm solicited the city to buy a two-page spread near the front of the guide. Staff checked the advertising budget line and reported $10,541 remained in the account after prior expenditures; the committee approved the $2,400 purchase 3–0. Why this matters: The ad is a city-government promotional purchase tied to the chamber’s centennial project and will be funded from existing advertising appropriations. Discussion and next steps: Staff said they did not anticipate other advertising needs before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30; the committee approved the ad purchase and procurement will follow city purchasing rules. Ending: The committee approved the $2,400 ad purchase 3–0 and adjourned.