Dogs and Cats (Springfield City Clerk)
| Tracking # |
24-2555 |
| Multi Request | Dogs and Cats |
| Submitted | Sept. 12, 2024 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any email or communications containing the word "Haitian" sent to, from, or between government employees (including from residents) between the dates of September 9, 2024 and the time this request is processed. Please include all attachments and images.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Koebler
From: Springfield City Clerk
City of Springfield, MA
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Your record request #24-2555 has been submitted successfully.
Dear Public Records Requester:
The City of Springfield is in receipt of your public records request.
Your request will be forwarded to the appropriate department[s] and a response will be sent to you as soon as we have obtained and reviewed any document[s] that may be responsive to your request. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 66, §10(b), the City has ten [10] business days to respond to your request.
Should you be aggrieved by this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Records at the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office pursuant to 950 C.M.R. 32.00 and M.G.L. ch. 66, §10A(a). A copy of your request letter or email should be included with your appeal and mailed to:
Supervisor of Records
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA 02108
You also have the right to seek judicial review of an unfavorable decision by commencing a civil action in the Superior Court under M.G.L. ch. 66, §10A(a). You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below. An email will be sent to you once your request has been completed.
Thank you for using the City of Springfield's Public Record Request Portal.
Sincerely,
Justin P. Morin
Public Records Coordinator
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From: Springfield City Clerk
City of Springfield, MA
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-2555:
Dear Requester,
The City of Springfield is in receipt of your public records request.
The City requires additional information in order to respond to your request.
Please clarify by providing the custodians or specific Department from which you are requesting email communications. The City of Springfield, Massachusetts has over 6000 employees. A search of every account is not feasible.
Please provide the information referenced above within five (5) business days from 9/18/2024. Otherwise, the City of Springfield will consider your request withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the City of Springfield by responding to this email. Upon receipt of your clarification, the City of Springfield will further review your public records request and a response will be sent to you as soon as we have obtained and reviewed any document[s] that may be responsive to your request.
Should you be aggrieved by this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office pursuant to 950 C.M.R. 32.00 and M.G.L. ch. 66, §10(b).
Please contact the Public Records Division by responding to this email or by phone at (413) 787-6085 with any questions. Please reference your Public Records Request number in all correspondence regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Public Records Division
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From: Springfield City Clerk
City of Springfield, MA
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Record request #24-2555 has been closed.
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