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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065812 - General - Contract - NewsBank Inc.CSC No. 65812 NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales 1. Parties, Acceptance, Master Terms for all Products a. This license agreement ("License") is between the institution named below, as licensee ("Customer") and NewsBank, inc., a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at 5801 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Suite 600, Naples, Florida 34108 ("NewsBank"), as licensor. This License shall become effective when NewsBank receives a copy of this License signed by Customer (the "Effective Date") and shall also apply from the time when Customer first received access to any Product regardless of date. For purposes of this License, delivery includes either shipment of physical goods or access by electronic means. The terms of this License shall apply to all NewsBank and Readex digital products ordered by the Customer from time to time (the "Product" or "Products"). For each Product ordered by Customer, there will be a corresponding NewsBank order confirmation, invoice, quotation, purchase agreement or other similar document (an "Order Document") setting forth certain additional terms specific to that Product order (such as identification of Product, price, license type [subscription license or perpetual license], payment terms, subscription period and any "Order Restrictions" such as remote use restrictions, concurrent user limits, download limits, etc.), but the terms of this License shall continue to apply. In the event of conflict between the terms of any Order Document and the terms of this License, this License shall govern. The terms of any document issued by Customer that add to, subtract from, or otherwise affect any term(s) of this License are rejected, unless expressly agreed to by NewsBank in writing. 2. Products a. The Products subject to this License consists of (1) the NewsBank and Readex digital products ordered by the Customer from time to time including any trial access and (2) software provided within the Product to allow the Customer to search for and retrieve data from the online database(s). NewsBank may provide the Products via the Internet or remote online access through a proprietary network and/or such other media as may be available and reasonably acceptable to Customer and NewsBank. 3. License a. NewsBank grants to Customer and to Customers' Authorized Users (defined below) on the terms set forth in this License, and any Order Document(s), a non-exclusive, non -assignable, concurrent -use license to use each Product at the licensed site(s) identified in the Order Document applicable to such Product (hereafter the "Licensed Site") solely for non-commercial academic, educational and research purposes. "Authorized User" means only: (a) For Public Libraries (Excluding State/National Libraries): library staff of the Licensed Site, individual residents of a reasonably defined geographic area served for the Licensed Site(s), and walk-in patrons while they are on -site at a Licensed Site; (b) For Schools and Other Academic Institutions: currently enrolled students, current teaching staff and library staff of the Licensed NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets OFFICIAL RECORD Page 1 of 8 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Site, and visiting scholars while at the Licensed Site as well as walk-in patrons while they are on -site; (c) For Businesses and Corporations: employees of the Licensed Site and independent contractors while performing research or work on behalf of the Licensed Site for use by such Licensed Site's Authorized Users; (d) For State and National Libraries: employees of the Customer (excluding such employees at any K- 12 school, college, university, public library or any city -county government or municipal employees or any equivalent position to these listed) and walk-in patrons while they are on -site at a Licensed Site along with paid researchers performing research on behalf of the Licensed Site for use by such Licensed Site's Authorized Users; or (e) For Municipalities: the employees of the municipality at the Licensed Site (excluding such employees at any K-12 school, college, university, or public library). Customer understands and acknowledges that all use is subject, after reasonable notice, to restrictions and disclaimers that NewsBank or its suppliers publish from time to time. b. Customer and Customer's Authorized Users are licensed to use the Products in accordance with the term and conditions of this License solely for access, search, retrieval, viewing, printing, and downloading for non-commercial academic, educational and research purposes. Printing and downloading are limited to insubstantial portions of the data, for temporary storage. All other use is prohibited. The removal or altering of any copyright or other notices within the Product or using any portion of Product for purposes of manual, automated or other machine -assisted indexing or classification of other publications is prohibited. The transmission of Content, as defined under Section 5a, (including, but not limited to, by way of e-mail, facsimile, or other electronic means) is prohibited unless such transmission is between Authorized Users. Except as expressly provided for in this License, Customer and Customer's Authorized Users may not modify, publish, transmit (including, but not limited to, by way of e-mail, facsimile, or other electronic means), display, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works based on, or in any other way exploit any of the Content, in whole or in part without the prior written consent of NewsBank and (if applicable) its respective content providers. Customer and Customer's Authorized Users are licensed to reproduce or store only insubstantial portions of the Products, resulting from specific searches for Customer's and/or Authorized Users' own non-commercial academic, educational and research purposes. Customer and Customer's Authorized Users will not store or use, or allow to be stored or used, any portion of the Products in a searchable database without written permission of NewsBank and (if applicable) its respective content providers or data/text mine or permit data/text mining of the Product. Customer's obligation to enforce the forgoing is limited to taking reasonable steps as noted in Section 6c. The Customer and the Customer's Authorized Users will only be allowed to data/text mine or permit data/text mining of the Product with the express written consent of NewsBank under separate agreement. d. Portions of this License relevant to Authorized Users may appear in the form of "Terms and Conditions of Use" on or in the Products. NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets Page 2 of 8 4. Express Restrictions a. On -Site Use: Customer may make each Product available to Customer's Authorized User for authorized use only at the Licensed Site over a computer network with unlimited concurrent users and unlimited downloads unless otherwise set forth in the original or revised Order Document for the relevant Product. Please note that any concurrent user or download restrictions set forth in any Order Document for any initial orders will automatically apply to any Order Document covering subsequent renewals for the relevant Product, whether noted or not in same. b. Remote Use: Customer, is granted a remote -use license with unlimited concurrent users and unlimited downloads unless otherwise set forth in the original or revised Order Document for the relevant Product, and may make such Products available to Customer's Authorized Users who are not at the Licensed Site; provided that such availability is limited to authorized use only, and is further subject to the following conditions (Please note that any concurrent user or download restrictions set forth in any Order Document for any initial orders will automatically apply to any Order Document covering subsequent renewals for the relevant Product, whether noted or not in same.): i. For Authentication by Customer: Authorized Users must access the Products only through the server or network located at the Licensed Site and Customer's server or network must have adequate security to allow access to the remote access account setup by NewsBank only by Authorized Users. OR ii. For Authentication by NewsBank: Authorized Users must access the Products only through user authentication programs made available to Customer by NewsBank. In no event may remote access be used to avoid the need for any school, library, or other potential customer from subscribing to a Product. If NewsBank reasonably determines that remote access activities hereunder may be impairing NewsBank's ability to make sales of the Product or other NewsBank products to other customers or other potential customers of NewsBank, NewsBank may require such remote access activity to be modified or terminated, either entirely or with respect to the Customer's Authorized User(s) whose activity is impairing NewsBank's business. c. Without limiting any other restriction on use set forth in this License, the following limitations apply to make sure that all use is for non-commercial academic, educational and research purposes and will not impair NewsBank's ability to market/license its products to other customers or other potential customers: Any permitted remote access is limited to use by Authorized Users only through their personal computers/devices for their own convenience and specifically excludes Authorized Users who access the Products through computers/devices at another school, library, college/university, corporation, business, or other potential customer of NewsBank. Customer is specifically prohibited from granting any remote access to any entity including, but not NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets Page 3 of 8 limited to, any school, library, college/university, corporation, business, or organization. ii. Customer shall not provide any material from any Product to fulfill an interlibrary loan request from another library or organization. 5. Intellectual Property a. Customer acknowledges that the Products consist of materials copyrighted by third parties and containing trademarks owned by third parties, and that NewsBank owns the copyright of the compilations of these materials. The Product contains copyrighted material, trademarks and other proprietary information owned by NewsBank and its content providers, including without limitation, compilations, text, software, photographs, video, graphics, trademarks, service marks, logos, designs, music, sound, lesson plans, assignments, and state standards (the "Content"), and such Content is protected under U.S. copyright laws, U.S. trademark laws, and other intellectual property laws as well as international copyright and trademark laws and treaties. Customer acknowledges that its use of the Products, including use by Customer's Authorized Users, must not infringe the rights of NewsBank or of any third parties. b. Nothing in this License shall be construed as granting the Customer and its Authorized Users or any third party any interest in or to the Product or Content. All rights in and to the Product and Content are expressly reserved by NewsBank and/or NewsBank's respective content providers. 6. Warranty, Liability, Indemnity a. NewsBank and its respective content providers do not warrant that use of the Products will be uninterrupted or error -free. b. NewsBank and its content providers do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the Products, or results obtained by using there. NewsBank disclaims liability for any offensive, defamatory, or infringing materials in the Products. c. Customer will take reasonable steps to ensure that only Customer's Authorized Users use the Products and that Customer's Authorized Users do so in accordance with the terms and conditions of this License. d. To the extent allowed under Texas law, the Customer agrees to be liable for and defend NewsBank for any losses, claims, damages, awards, penalties and/or injuries incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from their negligence or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this License. e. NEWSBANK AND ITS CONTENT PROVIDERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets Page 4 of 8 f. To the extent allowed by law, neither NewsBank nor its content providers will be liable for consequential or punitive damages, even if notified of their possibility. 7. Term, Termination and Perpetual License (As Applicable) a. This License will be in effect as of the Effective Date and continue to be in effect for each Product trial and/or subscription period mutually agreed to by the parties for that Product unless earlier terminated for cause. Either party may terminate this License for material breach if such breach is not cured within thirty (30) business days following written notification. Sections 5a and 8 shall survive termination. Perpetual License: If Customer pays a one-time fee for a perpetual license defined in the Order Document for the relevant Product, except for termination for cause, NewsBank grants to Customer a nonexclusive, royalty -free, perpetual license to such Product, provided that the parties shall have agreed on fees for such use pursuant to an Order Document and such fees have been paid. Such use shall be in accordance with the provisions of this License. In connection with a perpetual license, the Customer shall have the following archival copy options provided Customer has not breached the terms of this License: If for any reason, NewsBank or any successor to NewsBank ceases to provide permanent online access to the Product, NewsBank or such successor to NewsBank shall provide Customer or its NewsBank-approved designee, at Customer's cost, with an archival copy of the Product data (images & ASCII text database) as of the date of discontinuance of online service, in a mutually agreeable electronic format (Customer to provide its own search engine), use of which shall be subject to this License. Customer may not sell or otherwise transfer ownership of any physical media in which any Product may be delivered. ii. NewsBank will allow the Customer to purchase an archival copy (in the form of a hard drive or other mutually agreed on technology) of the Product data (images & ASCII text database) provided under this License at any time during the subscription period or within 60 days of cancellation or non - renewal, but not upon termination for breach, which the Customer can either archive or load onto a local server to be accessed by the Customer's own search and retrieval software. Customer and Customer's Authorized Users may use the archive as provided for in this License. In no event shall Customer (1) make the archival copy available to any third party, or (2) data/text mine or permit data/text mining of the Product data without prior written approval from NewsBank. 8. Entire License & Notices a. This document, including any Order Document(s), is the entire License between the parties and supersedes all prior communications, understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written. Except for changes made to the Order Document(s), this License may be modified only in writing, signed by both parties. A party's failure to exercise a right under this License will not waive NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets Page 5 of 8 its other rights. Any provision found to be unenforceable will be construed for maximum effect and will not impair the other provisions. Each third -party content provider of Content has the right to assert and enforce these provisions directly on its own behalf as a third -party beneficiary. b. Disputes will be subject to Texas law (without giving effect to its choice -of -law provisions). The parties mutually gree to the extent, if any, allowed by law, that all disputes between them will be decided in the state and/or federal courts of Fort Worth, Texas if Customer is defendant or Naples. Florida if NewsBank is the defendant. Customer and NewsBank will accept service of process of any complaint by certified United States postal mail or its domestic or foreign equivalent. 9. Other Provisions a. Loss of Funding: Any initial subscriptions and any subsequent renewal subscriptions purchased under this License are subject to the mutual consent of both parties and are further dependent upon the appropriation and allotment of funds by the Texas State Legislature (the "Legislature") and/or allocation of funds by the City Council (the "Council"). If the Legislature fails to appropriate or allot the necessary funds, or the Board fails to allocate the necessary funds for a given initial or renewal subscription, then Customer shall issue written notice to NewsBank and shall have no further duty or obligation to purchase such subscription. NewsBank acknowledges that appropriation, allotment, and allocation of funds are beyond the control of Customer. b. Notices: All notices or demands under this License from NewsBank to the Customer or from the Customer to NewsBank shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or be delivered by any other lawful method of service, and shall not be deemed to be delivered until physical delivery is received by the addressee as evidenced by a receipt of delivery signed by the respective addressee. All such notices or demands shall be addressed as follows: If to City: City of Fort Worth Attn: Assistant City Manager 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 If to NewsBank: NewsBank, inc. Attention: Legal Department 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 600 Naples, Florida 34108 c. Sovereign Immunity: Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign immunity. To the extent the License requires City to waive its rights or immunities as a government entity, such provisions are hereby deleted and shall have no force or effect. d. Confidential Information: NewsBank and Customer agree to comply with all applicable data privacy laws and to protect any personally identifiable information the parties may receive in accordance with such applicable laws. The parties agree that the privacy policy at https://www.newsbank.com/privacy-policy shall apply to this License. NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets Page 6 of 8 e. Public Records Requests: NewsBank acknowledges that the Customer is obligated to comply with applicable public records laws in responding to any public records requests pertaining to this License. In connection with the foregoing, NewsBank considers the following Confidential Information due to trade secret and proprietary/confidential information concerns: Any and all pricing related to any Order Document under this License Any sections of this License that has been modified from NewsBank's standard terms - i.e. Any underlined provisions (Title or otherwise) and all of Section 9 If the Customer receives any lawful request to disclose any of the foregoing, the Customer agrees to promptly give NewsBank written notice and allow NewsBank a reasonable opportunity to pursue the appropriate process to prevent or limit such disclosure under applicable law. No Boycott of Isreal: If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the License is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this License, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the License. g. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies: NewsBank acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this License. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this License, by signing this License, NewsBank certifies that its signature provides written verification to the City that NewsBank: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this License. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries: NewsBank acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales Rev. 2/23 All Markets Page 7 of 8 extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this License, by signing this License, NewsBank certifies that its signature provides written verification to the City that NewsBank: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this License. Right to Audit: With the understanding that this License in no way involves a work for hire contract or any subcontractors and instead covers the terms of use for fixed price online database orders, NewsBank agrees that Customer shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the License, have reasonable access to and the reasonable right to conduct an audit or investigation, including without limitation providing all records reasonably requested that pertain to any Order Document under this License (such as an invoice or quote). NewsBank Customer Institution: City of Fort Worth, on behalf of the Fort Worth Public Library Authorized by: Name: Dana Burghdoff Title: Assistant City Manager balm S9hq kAf Signature: Dana Burghdoff Se 10, 202 7:3 4 Date: 09/10/2026 For City of l ort Worth internal processes only Approval Recommended: By: Midori Clark (Sep 10, 2026 16:48:17 CDT) Name: Midori Clark Title: Library Director a�Fogr�, O Attes��. o°an nezpsao By:_ Name Title: Jannette Goodall City Secretary Contract Authorization: M&C: 26-0409 Date M&C Approved: 6/9/2026 Form 1295:2026-1461728 NewsBank, inc. Authorized by: Name: John McDowell, Title: President /Mr 77 Signature: 701 McDowe)) (Sep 9.2026 1057 46 EDT) Date: 09/09/2026 Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements By: April�Jacgquuez(Se� 8 2026 15:35:15 CDT) Name: April Jacquez-Cobian Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist Approved as to Form and Legality By: Name: Tayler Canton Title: Assistant City Attorney NewsBank License Agreement for Subscription & Perpetual License Sales All Markets Lic090326WPS/SDS OFFICIAL RECORD Rev. 2/23 CITY SECRETARY Page 8 of 8 FT. WORTH, TX 9/10/26, 5:23 PM M&C Review Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texa FORT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA H Create New From This M&C DATE: 6/9/2026 REFERENCE **M&C 26- LOG NAME: 84NEWSBANK, INC. NO.: 0409 AGREEMENT 2026 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole -Source Vendor Services Agreement to Provide Digital Library Services with NewsBank, Inc. in an Amount Up to $175,173.00 for an Initial One -Year Term with Annual Renewal Options and Ratification of Previous Agreement Renewals RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a sole -source vendor services agreement to provide digital library services with NewsBank, Inc. in an amount up to $175,173.00 for an initial one-year term with unlimited annual renewal options and ratification of previous agreement renewals. DISCUSSION: This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) requests authorization to execute a sole -source vendor services agreement with NewsBank, Inc. to provide access to news databases including America's News, HeritageHub, and various historical newspapers. NewsBank, Inc. uniquely hosts and administers a proprietary website designed for libraries that contains select years of the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express -News and other newspapers, as well as historical newspapers and documents for genealogical research. NewsBank is the sole distributor licensed to provide portions of the Library Department's electronic content, including select years of the Fort Worth Star -Telegram and the Texas Historical Archive under City Secretary Contract No. (CSC) 040795 (originally approved by M&C C28336 on August 15, 2017). Council authorized the 2017 Subscription Service Agreement and five additional one-year terms at the City's option. That agreement has been subsequently renewed annually for the maximum number of allowable terms (five) with the last term ending June 30, 2023 as outline in Renewal No. 6. Ordinance No. 24161-04-2020 provided authorization to execute Renewal No. 7 during the Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19. The last two agreement renewals (CSC 040795-R8 and CSC 040795-R9) and corresponding expenditures require ratification by City Council because they occurred after the expiration of five renewal terms authorized by Council and Ordinance No. 24161-04-2020. A new vendor services agreement is needed to continue the services provided by NewsBank, Inc. and the ratification sought herein ensures that any gaps in authorization related to prior renewals is addressed. Funding is budgeted in the Information Tech Supplies account within the General Fund for the Library Department. AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council approval, this agreement shall begin upon execution and have unlimited renewal options. RENEWAL OPTIONS: This agreement may be renewed annually for unlimited one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval, provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. EXEMPT PROCUREMENT: The City Attorney's Office has determined that this sole -source is exempt from competitive bidding under the provisions of Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code due to the unique services provided by and only available from this vendor. apps.cfwnet.org/couricil_packet/mc_review.asp?l D=34452&councildate=6/9/2026 1/2 9/10/26, 5:23 PM M&C Review ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order to increase the amount of the future agreement renewals may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated. This will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds were available in the operating budget of the General Fund for the Library Department to support ratifying previous agreement renewals and expenditures, and funds are available in the current operating budget to support the above recommendations and execution of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Library Department validated and will validate the availability of funds. TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) FROM Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) Submitted for City Manager's Office by Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS Dana Burghdoff (8018) Midori Clark (7707) Sherry Knight (7797) 84NEWSBANK, INC. AGREEMENT 2026 funds avail.docx (CFW Internal) Chapter 252 Exemption Form- NewsBank, 2022.pdf (CFW Internal) FID Table Newsbank.xlsx (CFW Internal) Form 1295 Certificate 101537917 (Signed 5-13-26).pdf (CFW Internal) Newsbank Invoice #RTRN1132446 2024.09.27.pdf (CFW Internal) Newsbank RTRN2007881 2025.07.08.pdf (CFW Internal) apps.cfwnet.org/couricil_packet/mc_review.asp?I D=34452&counciIdate=6/9/2026 2/2 Document ID: eOLPG9YKjYqnbeZRZpXz6y CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1of1 Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. 2026-1461728 NewsBank, inc. Naples, FL United States Date Filed: 05/13/2026 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed. City of Fort Worth on behalf of the Fort Worth Public Library Date Acknowledged: 3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. RTRN66799 Online Annual Subscription July 2026 - June 2027 under Renewal Notice #RTRN66799 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑ X 6 UNSWORN DECLARATION My name is John McDowell , and my date of birth is My address is 5801 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Suite 600 Naples FL , 34108-2734 , USA (city) (state) (zip code) (country) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in Collier County, State of Florida , on the 13th day of May , 20 26 . (month) (year) II J/ Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity (Declarant) Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V4.1.0.b6ef2aab FORT WORTH,,) City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Newsbank Inc Subject of the Agreement: America's News, HeritageHub, and various Historical Newspapers M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 9 No ❑ If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 9 No ❑ If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No ❑� If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: ACM Signature date If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: 1 year after ACM signature date If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 8 No ❑ *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes ® No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.