Burlington City Hall Surveillance System
Submitted | April 2, 2014 |
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From: Carlton Purvis
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont public records law (1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320), I hereby request the following records:
All contract and payment documents for the seven-camera security system being installed at city hall. Please be sure to include invoices for equipment and installation.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Carlton Purvis
From: Bob Rusten
Good afternoon Mr. Purvis.
City Attorney Eileen Blackwood asked me to respond to your request.
As of now we have not yet purchased any cameras so there are currently no documents that meet your request.
When we do make such a purchase I will then be able to provide you with what you have requested.
Please e-mail me to acknowledge that you received this response.
In advance, thanks.
Bob Rusten
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Burlington
(802) 865-7012
April 2, 2014
City Attorney's Office - Burlington, VT
149 Church Street
City Hall Room 11
Burlington, VT 05401
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont public records law (1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320), I hereby request the following records:
All contract and payment documents for the seven-camera security system being installed at city hall. Please be sure to include invoices for equipment and installation.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Carlton Purvis
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From: Carlton Purvis
Hi Bob,
Just checking in on this. Have those cameras been purchased yet?
Carlton
From: Carlton Purvis
Hi Bob,
Just checking in on this. Have those cameras been purchased yet?
Carlton
From: Bob Rusten
HI Carlton.
Thanks for the e-mail.
The cameras have not yet been purchased.
Thanks.
Bob Rusten
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Burlington
(802) 865-7012
From: Bob Rusten
Hi Carlton.
Please see below as to the order form for the camera system.
We are expecting the cameras to be installed the week of August 18th.
Please note that on the order form the City was billed for tax. Due to our tax exempt status we have applied to Costco for a reimbursement of the tax, and we do expect that to happen.
We do not yet have the invoice for the cost of installation. As per your request, I will get that to you once we have received it.
I believe this meets your request for information.
Thanks.
Bob Rusten
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Burlington
(802) 865-7012
Order Received
STEPS FOR YOUR ORDER:
1. Order Received 2. Sent to Fulfillment 3. Shipped
Order Number:
547714855
Membership Number:
Date Placed:
07/15/2014
Shipping Address
Todd Greenough
645 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401-4920
Note:
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Your Order
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Price
Item Total
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Swann 16 Channel HD 3MP NVR Security System with 3TB HDD, 6 1080p Cameras and 2 Vari-Focal Cameras - Item# 794187
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$1,899.99
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Subtotal:
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Shipping & Handling:
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Non-Member Surcharge:
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Tax:
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Order Total:
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From: Carlton Purvis
Thank you Bob!
Carlton
From: Bob Rusten
HI Carlton.
I am unclear as to what additional information are you requesting.
Thanks.
Bob Rusten
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Burlington
(802) 865-7012
From: Carlton Purvis
Bob, I'm not requesting any additional information. I was just emailing to say thank you for getting that information to me.
Carlton