Agenda 10/22/2024 Item #16A25 (Agreement with Gannett Media Corp for the publishing of legal and non-legal advertisements in the Naples Daily News)10/22/2024
Item # 16.A.25
ID# 2024-1517
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve Agreement No. 24-024-NS with Gannett Media Corp, d/b/a Gannett Florida LocaliQ, for
the publishing of legal and non-legal advertisements in the Naples Daily News and authorize the Chair to execute the
agreement.
OBJECTIVE: To publish legal and non-legal advertisements and broadcast information to the public regarding County
business, programs, and initiatives in accordance with State statutes.
CONSIDERATIONS: The County has been working with Naples Daily News under Agreement No. 21-7865-WV with
Desk Spinco, LLC d/b/a Scripps NP Operating, LLC (“Scripps”), which established discounted rates for advertisements
used in the course of normal County operations to publish legal advertisements for items such as solicitations,
ordinances, public meetings, and any other public advertisements required by the Florida statutes, as well as to promote
various community programs and to disseminate information to the public.
Due to a merger of parent company Gannett Media Corp., d/b/a Gannett Florida LocaliQ (“Gannett”), with its subsidiary
and another entity under which Scripps is affiliated, Gannett is the resulting parent entity now doing business as the
Naples Daily News. Gannett has requested a new agreement to replace the current agreement.
The Naples Daily News remains the only local publication capable of offering these services. The attached agreement is
valid through September 30, 2029, and will be used County-wide. Should the new agreement be approved, Growth
Management's Operations & Regulatory Management Division will continue to serve as the administrator, and staff will
proceed with terminating Agreement No. 21-7865-WV in accordance with the terms thereof.
The County’s Procurement Ordinance provides that purchases of Legal & Non-Legal Advertising are eligible for
exemption from the competitive process based upon the lack of available competition and a determination that such an
exemption is in the best interest of the County. Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approve
this expenditure for Legal & Non-Legal Advertising from Gannett Media Corp d/b/a Naples Daily News as an
exemption under the Procurement Ordinance. The staff-approved exemption form is attached for the Board’s
consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT: Traditionally, the County has invested approximately $300,000 per year on legal advertisements in
the Naples Daily News. Per the adopted Growth Management Community Development fee schedule, fees to recover
costs for legal advertisements are collected from the applicant during the petition application process. Any difference
between the fees collected and the actual cost to the County is collected from or refunded to the applicant. As of January
1, 2023, House Bill 7049 amended the requirements for newspapers to publish legal notices and allowed for notices to
be posted on a publicly accessible website. However, some applicants prefer the traditional advertising method to reach
a broader audience.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Plan impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. - CJS
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve Agreement No. 24-024-NS with Gannett Media Corp, d/b/a Gannett Florida
LocaliQ, for the publishing of legal and non-legal advertisements.
PREPARED BY: Evelyn Trimino, Manager – Financial Operations
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 24-024-NS_GannettMedia
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2. FY24 Exemption Request FY24-94 - Gannett Media Corp
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EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITVE PROCESS FORM Page 1 of 2
Revised January 2024
EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE PROCESS FORM
Instruc�ons: The following procurement categories may be eligible for exemp�on from the compe��ve process per
Procurement Ordinance 17-08, as amended, Sec�on Eight, Exemp�ons to the Compe��ve Process; based upon the
determina�on of the County Manager or designee that approval of such an exemp�on is in the best interest of
the County. Purchases greater than $50,000 will require final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
Complete all sec�ons of this form prior to submi�ng it to Procurement. Any quotes and/or documenta�on
submited must be dated within the last thirty (30) days. If applicable, submit with the form associated terms and
condi�ons or agreements.
1.Government Agency/Non-Profit
2.Registra�on/Dues/Training
3.Subscrip�ons/Periodicals/Printed Materials
4.Adver�sements
5.U�lity Services – subject to government control
6.Educa�on/Academic Programs/Trainers/Speakers
7.Legal Services
8.Purchases required by grants/gi�s
9. Compa�bility/Proprietary with current systems
10.Shop es�mates on disassembled equipment
11.Personnel/Recruitment Services
12.Works of art for public display
13.Direct Purchases
14.Financial Instruments
15.Entertainment Services for County Sponsored Events
16.Management Studies as directed by the County Manager
17. Resolu�on/BCC Direc�on (include resolu�on number
and approval date)
SECTION ONE
Requester: Division:
Requested Item(s)/Service(s): Vendor Name:
SECTION TWO
Historical Countywide Expenditure: Requested Not to Exceed Expenditure Per FY:
Requested Date Range: Budget FY: One Time Purchase Mul�ple Purchases
SECTION THREE
Quote/Proposal: Yes No
If yes, atach.
Agreement/Terms & Condi�ons: Yes No
If yes, atach.
SECTION FOUR
Detailed Descrip�on of Purchase.
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EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITVE PROCESS FORM Page 2 of 2
Revised January 2024
Detailed Public Purpose. Include why this purchase is essen�al to County opera�ons.
SECTION FIVE
Informa�on Technology. Select Yes if the products/services are related to Informa�on Technology. If yes, provide the
Purchasing Compliance Code (PCC) number or email approval documenta�on.
Yes No If yes, provide the PCC number:
SECTION SIX
Requester: Signature:
Division Director: Signature:
Department Head (Required if over $50,000): Signature:
Procurement Director ($50,000 and under): Signature:
Procurement Director (Over $50,000 con�ngent on
Board approval):
Signature:
Procurement Use Only
Approved For: Approved by Board: Contract #:
Start Date Date Contract Not Applicable
End Date Agenda # Exemp�on #:
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