"Dodging" PDRs
| Tracking # |
C191475-073024 |
| Submitted | July 30, 2024 |
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From: Rose Terse
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
In a Microsoft Teams conversation between Parks employee Samantha Burton and Benjamin Burtzos released in PKS_C160969_05_00006, the employees had the following exchange:
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:58 PM
I'm too worn down by LP & BL*G
Burtzos, Benjamin 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
Way to dodge that PDR
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
im learning
Please provide all Teams messages in which Burton and Burtzos used asterisks or other punctuation to "dodge" PDRs since September 1, 2023. For all responsive Teams messages, please include any messages in the same chat sent within 30 minutes for context, as well as attachments and associated metadata.
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,
Rose Terse
From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Dear Rose Terse,
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Request C191475-073024:
" To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
In a Microsoft Teams conversation between Parks employee Samantha Burton and Benjamin Burtzos released in PKS_C160969_05_00006, the employees had the following exchange:
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:58 PM
I'm too worn down by LP & BL*G
Burtzos, Benjamin 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
Way to dodge that PDR
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
im learning
Please provide all Teams messages in which Burton and Burtzos used asterisks or other punctuation to "dodge" PDRs since September 1, 2023. For all responsive Teams messages, please include any messages in the same chat sent within 30 minutes for context, as well as attachments and associated metadata.
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,
Rose Terse
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From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
--- Please respond above this line ---
Dear Rose Terse,
This acknowledges receipt of your public disclosure request C191475-073024 received on July 30, 2024 regarding: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
In a Microsoft Teams conversation between Parks employee Samantha Burton and Benjamin Burtzos released in PKS_C160969_05_00006, the employees had the following exchange:
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:58 PM
I'm too worn down by LP & BL*G
Burtzos, Benjamin 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
Way to dodge that PDR
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
im learning
Please provide all Teams messages in which Burton and Burtzos used asterisks or other punctuation to "dodge" PDRs since September 1, 2023. For all responsive Teams messages, please include any messages in the same chat sent within 30 minutes for context, as well as attachments and associated metadata.
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,
Rose Terse
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Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that the City of Seattle has received your public disclosure request. At this time, we anticipate that we will be able to provide the requested records or a first installment of records on or about November 12, 2024.
Sincerely,
Rachel Acosta
Public Disclosure Officer
Parks and Recreation
206.684.5066
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 30, 2024. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 12, 2024. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #C191475-073024.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 30, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 12, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #C191475-073024.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
--- Please respond above this line ---
Dear Rose Terse,
This email is in response to your public disclosure request C191475-073024 received on July 30, 2024 regarding the following: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
In a Microsoft Teams conversation between Parks employee Samantha Burton and Benjamin Burtzos released in PKS_C160969_05_00006, the employees had the following exchange:
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:58 PM
I'm too worn down by LP & BL*G
Burtzos, Benjamin 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
Way to dodge that PDR
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
im learning
Please provide all Teams messages in which Burton and Burtzos used asterisks or other punctuation to "dodge" PDRs since September 1, 2023. For all responsive Teams messages, please include any messages in the same chat sent within 30 minutes for context, as well as attachments and associated metadata.
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,
Rose Terse
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Since I cannot possibly know if they're using asterisks to "dodge" a pdr or for some other reason, I will provide any records where one of them uses punctuation in the middle of a word. I'm working on your request now and hope to have records by the end of the day today.
Sincerely,
Rachel Acosta
Public Disclosure Officer
Parks and Recreation
206.684.5066
From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
--- Please respond above this line ---
Dear Rose Terse,
This email is in response to your public disclosure request C191475-073024 received on July 30, 2024 regarding the following: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
In a Microsoft Teams conversation between Parks employee Samantha Burton and Benjamin Burtzos released in PKS_C160969_05_00006, the employees had the following exchange:
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:58 PM
I'm too worn down by LP & BL*G
Burtzos, Benjamin 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
Way to dodge that PDR
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
im learning
Please provide all Teams messages in which Burton and Burtzos used asterisks or other punctuation to "dodge" PDRs since September 1, 2023. For all responsive Teams messages, please include any messages in the same chat sent within 30 minutes for context, as well as attachments and associated metadata.
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,
Rose Terse
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Hi Rose, I am still reviewing Teams messages. Out of the 200 records I've reviewed I've found maybe 5 that are responsive. I am confident I'll invoice you by end of day today. Sorry for the wait and thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Rachel Acosta
Public Disclosure Officer
Parks and Recreation
206.684.5066
From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Dear Rose Terse,
Records in response to your public disclosure request C191475-073024 received on July 30, 2024 are now available. The cost for the records is as follows:
Invoice Number: INV24-C191475-1
Total: $1.25
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From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
11/13/2024 3:17:29 PM
Name: Rose Terse
RE: Public Disclosure Request Payment
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Please notice the 'Payment Status' below. If the payment was successful, you will also receive an email from the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center with additional information regarding your request.
Confirmation of your payment(s) made on 11/13/2024 3:17:29 PM by Rose Terse for $1.25.
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Payment Date: 11/13/2024
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From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Dear Rose Terse,
Thank you for your recent payment to the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center on 11/13/2024.
Within one to two business days, you will receive an email from your public disclosure officer indicating your records are available and instructing you on how to retrieve them. Public Disclosure Request Number: C191475-073024 Invoice Number: INV24-C191475-1 Payment Date: 11/13/2024 Invoice Status: Paid
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From: Seattle Parks and Recreation
--- Please respond above this line ---
Dear Rose Terse,
Records are now available in response to your request C191475-073024 regarding the following: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
In a Microsoft Teams conversation between Parks employee Samantha Burton and Benjamin Burtzos released in PKS_C160969_05_00006, the employees had the following exchange:
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:58 PM
I'm too worn down by LP & BL*G
Burtzos, Benjamin 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
Way to dodge that PDR
Burton, Samantha 11/17/2023 4:59 PM
im learning
Please provide all Teams messages in which Burton and Burtzos used asterisks or other punctuation to "dodge" PDRs since September 1, 2023. For all responsive Teams messages, please include any messages in the same chat sent within 30 minutes for context, as well as attachments and associated metadata.
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,
Rose Terse
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The records being made available to you at this time include the following: Teams chats between Benjamin and Samantha.
To download your records, please:
* Navigate to the Public Records Request Center.
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Seattle Parks and Recreation considers your request closed and plans to take no further action to fulfill this request. If you have any follow-up questions or would like to initiate an administrative appeal under MDAR 17-0002 Section 6, please contact us within 10 business days, after which this request will no longer be monitored for communications. You may also seek judicial review of our response to your request for a period of one year, beginning as of the date of this message, consistent with RCW 42.56.550.
Sincerely,
Rachel Acosta
Public Disclosure Officer
Parks and Recreation
206.684.5066
