FOIL log for FY2013 (City Council)
| Submitted | Feb. 4, 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:
A log of all FOIL requests made in fiscal year 2013.
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: Tobin, Zoe
Hi Conor,
The press office received your FOIL request however, it must be submitted to Danielle Barbato, our FOIL officer. You can email her at dbarbato@council.nyc.gov<mailto:dbarbato@council.nyc.gov>
Thanks,
Zoe Tobin
Press Secretary
City Council
New York City Hall
212.788.0260
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From: MuckRock
Hello,
Please see below for a FOIL request to the NYC City Council.
Thank you.
From: Barbato, Danielle
Conor Skelding
Re: Freedom of Information Law Request
February 4, 2014
Dear Mr. Skelding:
This letter serves as acknowledgement of receipt of your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request received in this office on the above date. Please be advised that your request is being reviewed and I will be back in touch with you when that process is complete. I expect to be able to provide you with a response within twenty business days.
Very truly yours,
Danielle Barbato
FOIL Officer
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From: Conor Skelding
Thank you, Ms. Barbato!
Sincerely,
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 Feb. 4, 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: 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 Feb. 4, 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: Barbato, Danielle
Conor Skelding
Re: Freedom of Information Law Request
February 4, 2014
Dear Mr. Skelding:
This letter serves as a response to your Freedom of Information Law request. I have attached all responsive documents to your request. Please note that that portions of these records have been redacted pursuant to §87 (2)(g) of the Freedom of Information Law. Section 87 (2) (g) exempts from disclosure inter-agency or intra-agency records that are not (i) statistical or factual tabulations or data, (ii) instructions to the staff that affect the public , (iii) final agency policy or determinations, (iv) external audits, including but not limited to audits performed by the comptroller and the federal government. Examples of communications withheld are inter-agency or intra-agency communications that were expression of opinion, advice or non-final agency deliberations. Additionally, under §87(2)(b) agencies can withhold information where the release of the information would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this please contact me. If you wish to appeal this decision, you may do so, in writing, within thirty days to Jeffrey Metzler , FOIL Appeals Officer, at 250 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10007.
Very truly yours,
Danielle Barbato
FOIL Officer
________________________________
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