Hot Springs ShotSpotter Contract
| Tracking # |
24-452 |
| Submitted | June 14, 2024 |
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From: Sophia Ludt
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The most recent contract (i.e. council resolution, contract extension, contract amendments, cure notices, or other revisions to agreements) between the city and SoundThinking, Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.. This document(s) should include the total cost over the life of the contract and the current expiration date.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sonny Albarado, a citizen of Arkansas, in coordination with Sophia Ludt.
From:
Good afternoon, all FOIA requests are fulfilled through the city of Hot Springs NextRequest. Only residents of Arkansas will receive those requests. Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 14, 2024. 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: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-452:
Your request cannot be fulfilled. Access to public information is generally governed by Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105(a)(1)(A): Except as otherwise specifically provided by this section or by laws specifically enacted to provide otherwise, all public records shall be open to inspection and copying by any citizen of the State of Arkansas during the regular business hours of the custodian of the records. Based on the contact information you have provided, it cannot be determined that you are an Arkansas citizen and that you qualify to request records under Arkansas law.
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From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Record request #24-452 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Your request for records pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act is denied. Access to public information is generally governed by Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105(a)(1)(A): Except as otherwise specifically provided by this section or by laws specifically enacted to provide otherwise, all public records shall be open to inspection and copying by any citizen of the State of Arkansas during the regular business hours of the custodian of the records. Based on the contact information you have provided, you are not an Arkansas citizen and, thus, do not qualify to request records under Arkansas law.
Please contact the City Clerk's office at 501-321-6805 if you need assistance or have additional questions. Your request will be closed accordingly.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 14, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-452.
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 Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 14, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-452.
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 Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 14, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-452.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Record request #24-452 has been reopened. You can see it anytime at the link below.
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From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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A document has been released for record request #24-452 along with the following message:
The custodian of the requested records has provided the record(s), redacted if required, and released them to you.
Thank you.
* ShotSpotter.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After April 30, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Record request #24-452 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
The requested records have been redacted if required and released to you. Your request has been fulfilled and will be closed accordingly. Thank you.
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