Agency Settlements (Fort Worth City Attorney)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Fort Worth City Attorney of Fort Worth, TX.
Multi Request Agency Settlements
Submitted Nov. 6, 2017
Due April 6, 2021
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: Public Information Act Request: Agency Settlements (Fort Worth City Attorney)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Absolutely any and all logs, reports, spreadsheets, databases, or other materials detailing all settlements or similar dispute resolutions to which this agency, or any division thereof, was a party, including, but not limited to, all conciliatory agreements related to complaints or court or legal proceedings against any representative of or office of this agency. Please include all available segregable data, including the entities involved, the date on which the initial complaint or court action was brought, the nature of the charge or complaint, the nature of the dispute resolution (i.e. in-court, out-of-court, in-agency mediation, third-party, etc.), any financial agreements associated with the settlement, and the date on which the case was closed.

Please provide all available materials from January 1, 2010 through October 31, 2017.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, 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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Fort Worth City Attorney

Subject: Open Records Request :: W066745-110617

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Dear Beryl Lipton:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office and given the log number W066745-110617 for tracking purposes.

You indicated the records you requested fall under this category: Multiple Records
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center. If you have questions about how your request was processed or if I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (817) 392-8184.
Annette Henderson
Public Information Coordinator
Click here to track the status of your request. (http://fortworthtexas.gov/records/view/)

From: Fort Worth City Attorney

Subject: City of Fort Worth – Public Information Request Service Request Updated :: W066745-110617

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Attachments:
66745LiptonNarrowingLetter.docx (https://fortworthtx.s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/f28a9e55-82c9-46da-b1df-54a3d6213b2d.docx?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIALNS5UU24J4GV2TRA&Expires=1513551980&response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D66745LiptonNarrowingLetter.docx&Signature=b%2BHHStcX8LB8ibpB0%2FV%2BjrPNm2I%3D)
Dear Ms. Lipton,
Please find attached a narrowing letter regarding your public information request and, since this was sent after 5 pm today, you will have 61 days from Monday, November 20th to respond.
Thank you,
Annette Henderson Public Information Coordinator, City of Fort Worth Records and Information Management Office Phone: (817) 392-8184 Publicinformation@fortworthtexas.gov City of Fort Worth – Working together to build a strong community.

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: RE: Public Information Act Request: Agency Settlements (Fort Worth City Attorney)

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Hi there,

I'd be happy to try to find a way that might limit the amount of searching your office must conduct while still resulting in the desired materials. Do you happen to have any suggestions? Other agencies have been able to provide logs of such cases and settlements, which have included case numbers, dates, brief descriptions, and associated settlements or payments. Is there something similar kept by Fort Worth departments?

If talking about this over the phone might be simpler, please feel free to call me at 617-299-1832.

Thanks so much for your time and help.

Best wishes,
Beryl

From: Fort Worth City Attorney

Subject: RE: Public Information Act Request: Agency Settlements (Fort Worth City Attorney)

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Ms. Lipton, Thank you for your email. I will have assigned staff follow-up with you. Have a nice evening.

Annette Henderson
Public Information Coordinator, City of Fort Worth
Records and Information Management Office
200 Texas Street, Room L31
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: (817) 392-8184
Annette.Henderson@fortworthtexas.gov<mailto:Annette.Henderson@fortworthtexas.gov>

City of Fort Worth – Working together to build a strong community.
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From: Fort Worth City Attorney

Subject: RE: Public Information Act Request: Agency Settlements (Fort Worth City Attorney)

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Ms. Lipton,

I spoke to Lynn Winter about your request and she said that she would be happy to talk with you about your request. Please give her a call at your convenience at 817.392.7887.

Thank you,

Annette Henderson
Public Information Coordinator, City of Fort Worth
Records and Information Management Office
200 Texas Street, Room L31
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: (817) 392-8184
Annette.Henderson@fortworthtexas.gov<mailto:Annette.Henderson@fortworthtexas.gov>

City of Fort Worth – Working together to build a strong community.
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From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: RE: Public Information Act Request: Agency Settlements (Fort Worth City Attorney)

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Hello Ms. Pate,

I believe I missed your call about this request. If you would like to give me another call, please feel free to get in touch with me at 617-299-1832.

Thanks so much for your time.

Best wishes,
Beryl

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