Communication with Columbia U. re: GS Class Day (Manhattan Borough President's Office)
| Submitted | June 1, 2014 |
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From: Conor Skelding
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (1977 N.Y. Laws ch. 933), I hereby request the following records:
Any and all communication between Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, or her representatives, and representatives of Columbia University regarding her appearance at the university on May 19, 2014 for the Class Day ceremony of the School of General Studies.
Records requested include emails, memoranda, letters, and other communications between the borough president's office and the university.
Records requested include any contracts or riders between the borough president's office and the university, as well as any official letter or communication extending the offer from the university to the borough president to speak.
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,
Conor Skelding
From: Bartlett, Adele (ManhattanBP)
Dear Mr. Skelding,
Please be advised that we are in receipt of your FOIL request email on Sunday, June 1, 2014 regarding communication between the office of the Manhattan Borough President and representatives of Columbia University regarding her Class Day appearance on May 19, 2014. We estimate that we will be able to comply with your FOIL request within 45 business days.
Thank you.
Adele Bartlett
Deputy Gen. Counsel; Housing Policy Analyst
Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
1 Centre Street, 19th Fl.
New York, New York 10007
212-669-8139
Cell: 917-648-2906
abartlett@manhattanbp.nyc.gov
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 1, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Bartlett, Adele (ManhattanBP)
Dear Mr. Skelding,
I responded to your FOIL request on June 6, 2014, with an estimated time of 45 business days to respond to your inquiry. As soon as we have reviewed the documents, I will contact you with the number of pages and request for payment prior to delivery of the documents.
Thank you.
Adele Bartlett
Deputy Gen. Counsel; Housing Policy Analyst
Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
1 Centre Street, 19th Fl.
New York, New York 10007
212-669-8139
Cell: 917-648-2906
abartlett@manhattanbp.nyc.gov
From: Conor Skelding
Thank you, Ms. Bartlett. Acknowledged.
Conor Skelding
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 1, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Bartlett, Adele (ManhattanBP)
Dear Mr. Skelding,
Please be advised that we have compiled the record sought in your FOIL regarding the Manhattan Borough President's Columbia University appearance. The total number of pages is 32. We will be happy to forward copies of the documents to you as soon as we receive you payment in the amount of $8.00.
Thank you.
Adele Bartlett
Deputy Gen. Counsel; Housing Policy Analyst
Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
1 Centre Street, 19th Fl.
New York, New York 10007
212-669-8139
Cell: 917-648-2906
abartlett@manhattanbp.nyc.gov
This message and its attachments are sent by the MBPO legal department and may contain information that is confidential and protected by privilege from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from printing, copying, forwarding, or saving this email and any attachments. Please notify the sender immediately if you believe that you are not the intended recipient.
From: MuckRock
Hello,
Please find enclosed a check for $8.00, as requested, for the request for "Any and all communication between Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, or her representatives, and representatives of Columbia University regarding her appearance at the university on May 19, 2014 for the Class Day ceremony of the School of General Studies."
I am looking forward to receiving the requested material.
Thank you very much for your help.
From: MuckRock
Hello,
A check for $8 has been placed in the mail.
Thank you very much for your help.
From: Bartlett, Adele (ManhattanBP)
Dear Mr. Skelding,
Attached please find the documents you requested, and a receipt for the payment for duplication of 32 pages.
Thank you.
Adele Bartlett
Deputy Gen. Counsel; Housing Policy Analyst
Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
1 Centre Street, 19th Fl.
New York, New York 10007
212-669-8139
Cell: 917-648-2906
abartlett@manhattanbp.nyc.gov
This message and its attachments are sent by the MBPO legal department and may contain information that is confidential and protected by privilege from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from printing, copying, forwarding, or saving this email and any attachments. Please notify the sender immediately if you believe that you are not the intended recipient.
From: Conor Skelding
Thank you so much! Have a good week.
Sincerely,
Conor Skelding
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