FIFA United 2026 Bid Agreements (City of Boston, Law Department)
| Multi Request | FIFA United 2026 Bid Agreements |
| Submitted | Nov. 26, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Lucas Smolcic Larson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
The following documents relating to the United Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, often referred to as United 2026, of which the city is a part:
-copies of the signed Host City Agreement, Training Site Agreement, and Stadium Agreement entered into by the city, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation Internationale de Football Association between October 4th, 2017 and March 16th, 2018, at which time the United Bid committee submitted its bid book to FIFA (including all attachments and appendices)
-copies of subsequent Host City, Training Site, and Stadium Agreements entered into by the city, the USSF, and FIFA as a result of negotiation of the terms of the original agreements between March 16th, 2018 and the date this request is processed (please include draft agreements)
In the United bid submitted to FIFA in March 2018, the city is named as a potential host city. The United 2026 Bid Book, submitted to FIFA, is available online (https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu.pdf). Reporting by multiple outlets and memos from Dallas, TX city officials have revealed that the United Bid committee and FIFA required the aforementioned agreements from cities for them to be included in the final bid. For further information, see:
https://thebreaker.news/news/united-bid-rejection/
http://dallascityhall.com/government/Council%20Meeting%20Documents/qolacl_2_2026-fifa-world-cup-bid_combined_121117.pdf
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,
Lucas Smolcic Larson
From: City of Boston, Law Department
Good Morning Lucas:
For future reference please make all requests for City of Boston records to
publicrecords@boston.gov.
The City of Boston has received your request for records associated with
"United Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, often referred to as United
2026." I will review your request and provide a response once that review
is complete.
Yours truly,
Shawn A. Williams, Esq.
Director of Public Records
Records Access Officer
City of Boston
1 City Hall Plaza, Room 615
Boston, MA 02201
www.boston.gov/departments/public-records
(617) 635-4037
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Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: FIFA United 2026 Bid
Agreements (City of Boston, Law Department)
To: <law@cityofboston.gov>
City of Boston, Law Department
PRL Office
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
November 26, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the
following records:
The following documents relating to the United Bid for the 2026 FIFA World
Cup, often referred to as United 2026, of which the city is a part:
-copies of the signed Host City Agreement, Training Site Agreement, and
Stadium Agreement entered into by the city, the United States Soccer
Federation (USSF), and the Federation Internationale de Football
Association between October 4th, 2017 and March 16th, 2018, at which time
the United Bid committee submitted its bid book to FIFA (including all
attachments and appendices)
-copies of subsequent Host City, Training Site, and Stadium Agreements
entered into by the city, the USSF, and FIFA as a result of negotiation of
the terms of the original agreements between March 16th, 2018 and the date
this request is processed (please include draft agreements)
In the United bid submitted to FIFA in March 2018, the city is named as a
potential host city. The United 2026 Bid Book, submitted to FIFA, is
available online (https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu.pdf).
Reporting by multiple outlets and memos from Dallas, TX city officials have
revealed that the United Bid committee and FIFA required the aforementioned
agreements from cities for them to be included in the final bid. For
further information, see:
https://thebreaker.news/news/united-bid-rejection/
http://dallascityhall.com/government/Council%20Meeting%20Documents/qolacl_2_2026-fifa-world-cup-bid_combined_121117.pdf
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,
Lucas Smolcic Larson
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
Hello,
Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office and will
respond to your email when I return. If your matter is urgent, please
call the Office of Economic Development main line at 617-635-5729.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City of Boston, Law Department
Good Afternoon Lucas:
The City of Boston has no records responsive to this request.
Yours truly,
Shawn A. Williams, Esq.
Director of Public Records
Records Access Officer
City of Boston
1 City Hall Plaza, Room 615
Boston, MA 02201
www.boston.gov/departments/public-records
(617) 635-4037