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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF $35,000 EXPENDITURE FOR POSTAGE FOR
THE BRIGHTSIDE NEWSLETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018
SUBMITTED BY: David Hermann, Senior Management Analyst
CONTRACTOR: United States Postal Service
Palm Desert, CA 92260
DATE: May 25, 2017
Recommendation
By Minute Motion: Approve the expenditure of $35,000 for the United
States Postal Service to cover a year's worth of postage for mailing of the
bimonthly BrightSide newsletter. Funds have been included in the
proposed budget for 2017/2018 in Account No. 1104417 - 4302600.
Background
The BrightSide newsletter is mailed six times a year to approximately 36,400 Palm
Desert households and businesses at a current bulk rate of 15.5 cents per piece. The
cost for mailing the newsletter is expected to average approximately $5,700 per issue
based on current U.S. Postal Service rates and past rate increases, which have
historically ranged between .4 cents and .7 cents.
Fiscal Analysis
Approval of this expenditure will ensure delivery of the City's newsletter. The fiscal
impact is $35,000 to the general fund. Funds have been included in the proposed
budget for 2017/2018; Account No. 1104417 - 4302600.
Submitted By:
David Hermann, Senior Management Analyst
et Moore, Director of Finance
Approval:
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Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
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