City contracts/agreements with fiscal intermediaries
| Tracking # |
A24-06597 |
| Submitted | Aug. 1, 2024 |
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From: Laura Herberg
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all contracts and/or grant agreements between City of Detroit departments or budgeted units, and fiscal sponsors (which are sometimes also referred to as fiscal intermediaries or nonprofit fiduciaries) since 2018.
For context, Office of Chief Financial Officer Communications Manager Stephanie Davis said a nonprofit fiduciary is a philanthropic group city departments use to send funds for a particular initiative or purpose. Those funds are tied to a grant agreement outlining the duration, terms, etc. of the work.
For example, the Mayor's Office-Mobility uses Eastside Community Network as a fiscal sponsor.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Laura Herberg
From: City of Detroit
This email serves as the City of Detroit’s response to the above-referenced matter. Your request was received at the City of Detroit Law Department Freedom of Information Act Section via facsimile or email, on August 1, 2024. Because your request was received by electronic transmission, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (the “Act”), MCL 15.235(1); it is deemed to have been received at the Law Department on the next business day, August 2, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2), the City’s response is due within five (5) business days. However, due to the nature and the scope of your request and the volume of the requests received by the City, we are extending the City’s response deadline by ten (10) additional business days in accordance with Section 5(2) (d) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2) (d). Therefore, your request will be granted, denied, or granted in part and denied in part on or before August 23, 2024.
Your request is being handled by Amanda Kelly. If you have questions regarding your request, or if you did not provide an email address in your request, please forward it to Amanda Kelly at kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov> to provide you a response more readily than by regular mail or fax. Mail and fax are not preferred at this time since they both require in-office support. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
From: City of Detroit
Please see the attached response to the above-referenced FOIA request.
** Attached file(s):
Signed Search Deposit A24-06597_1.pdf
Search Deposit FIF A24-06597.pdf
Confidential Attorney Work Product
Amanda Kelly
Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit-Law Dept.
Freedom of Information Act Section (FOIA)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: (313) 500-1231
Email: kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov>
Website: http://detroitmi.gov/law
WARNING: This communication may include, in whole or in part, information protected by attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine, the deliberative process privilege, or by other privilege. This communication is intended solely for receipt by the individual or entity to whom it was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of the communication is neither allowed nor intended. If you received this E-mail in error, please securely delete.
From: Laura Herberg
Hi Amanda,
I dropped off a check for this on Sept. 20 and you confirmed receipt of the check with me via email (laura@outliermedia.org) on Sept. 24. I just wanted to follow up to see if the information I requested has been sent and if so where I can find it.
Thanks!
Laura Herberg
Civic Life Reporter
Outlier Media
Laura@OutlierMedia.org
Cell: (313) 969-6366
From: City of Detroit
Good afternoon Laura,
I’ve reached out to OCFO to get an updated timeline on when their search/retrieval will be completed. I will update you when I receive additional information or record.
Amanda Kelly
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit-Law Dept.
Freedom of Information Act Section (FOIA)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: (313) 500-1231
Email: kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov>
Website: http://detroitmi.gov/law
WARNING: This communication may include, in whole or in part, information protected by attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine, the deliberative process privilege, or by other privilege. This communication is intended solely for receipt by the individual or entity to whom it was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of the communication is neither allowed nor intended. If you received this E-mail in error, please securely delete.
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From: Laura Herberg
Thank you!
Laura Herberg
Civic Life Reporter
Outlier Media
Laura@OutlierMedia.org
Cell: (313) 969-6366
From: Laura Herberg
Hi Amanda,
I just wanted to follow up once again regarding request No. A24-06597 which you received a deposit for on 9/20/24.
On 10/23/24 I followed up to check on the status of the request and to inquire where I would be able to find it once it is fulfilled. That same day you said "I’ve reached out to OCFO to get an updated timeline on when their search/retrieval will be completed. I will update you when I receive additional information or record." I did not hear back from you.
It's been more than a month since I first dropped off the deposit. Can you please update me on the status of my request and let me know where I will be able to find it once it is fulfilled? Will it be emailed, mailed, attached here?
Thank you so much!
Laura Herberg
Civic Life Reporter
Outlier Media
Laura@OutlierMedia.org
Cell: (313) 969-6366
From: City of Detroit
Please see the attached response to the above-referenced FOIA request.
** Attached file(s):
Signed Response Labor Costs A24-06597.pdf
Final Costs FIF A24-06597.pdf
Confidential Attorney Work Product
Amanda Kelly
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit-Law Dept.
Freedom of Information Act Section (FOIA)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: (313) 500-1231
Email: kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov>
Website: http://detroitmi.gov/law
WARNING: This communication may include, in whole or in part, information protected by attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine, the deliberative process privilege, or by other privilege. This communication is intended solely for receipt by the individual or entity to whom it was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of the communication is neither allowed nor intended. If you received this E-mail in error, please securely delete.
From: Laura Herberg
Hi There,
I just wanted to let you know that I mailed the payment for this a little before the Thanksgiving holiday. Please let me know when it is received.
Best,
Laura
From: City of Detroit
We are in receipt of your Check No. 1154 in the amount of Four Hundred Eighty-One and 44/100 Dollars ($481.44), which reflects final payment for City of Detroit Freedom of Information Act Request No. A24-06597.
For your convenience, the record has been placed on the City of Detroit Drop Box and can be accessed at the following link: A24-06597 | Powered by Box<https://detroitmigov.app.box.com/s/wl71fbzwkkaoo7gpnf3ub95rj4rfhyfb>
Amanda Kelly
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit-Law Dept.
Freedom of Information Act Section (FOIA)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: (313) 500-1231
Email: kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov>
Website: http://detroitmi.gov/law
WARNING: This communication may include, in whole or in part, information protected by attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine, the deliberative process privilege, or by other privilege. This communication is intended solely for receipt by the individual or entity to whom it was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of the communication is neither allowed nor intended. If you received this E-mail in error, please securely delete.
