Local Public FOIA Log Request (St. Louis County Parks Department)
| Tracking # |
24-9023 |
| Multi Request | Local Public FOIA Log Request |
| Submitted | May 29, 2024 |
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From: Expert FOIA
To whom it may concern,
My name is Raymond Fisman and I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Law (POL Article 6), as it pertains to local public agencies.
As a researcher affiliated with Boston University, I am conducting a study that requires insights into the processing and management of FOIA requests by local city, fire, and park departments. Specifically, I request the following information:
• The total number of FOIA requests received on a quarterly basis.
• A breakdown of these requests by status: approved, rejected, in-progress, or any other relevant status.
• If available, a log file or similar record detailing individual requests and their respective statuses for each quarter.
I require this data for academic research purposes, in association with Duke University and Boston University. The study aims to analyze the trends and efficiency in the processing of FOIA requests by major public institutions. For comprehensiveness, I request that this information be provided for as far back as records are available.
Please inform me of any potential charges before processing this request. If certain parts of this request are exempt from release, please provide the non-exempt portions.
I appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to your prompt response. According to the Freedom of Information Law, you have 28 business days to respond to this letter. If access to the records I requested is denied, please provide an explanation in writing citing the specific statutory exemption(s).
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Raymond Fisman
From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-9023:
Mr. Fisman:
Your request is very broad, as you did not provide a timeframe for which you are seeking records. So that we may conduct an efficient and effective search, please advise whether you are requesting records within a particular timeframe. The timeframe you provide us will allow us to provide you with a date by which we would expect to be able to release all open responsive records pursuant to all applicable law, including Chapter 610 RSMo and Chapter 114 of the St. Louis County Revised Ordinances, as well as determine a cost estimate for providing the records. Please be aware that if you provide us with a timeframe for your request, we will likely be able to provide a faster and less costly response.
Brian Schaffer
Director, Parks and Recreation
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From: Expert FOIA
Hello,
Thanks so much for the note. We would like the timeframe to be as broad as possible but at-least between 2015-2023 would be great.
Thanks!
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Raymond Fisman
From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-9023:
Due to the broad timeframe of the request, additional time is required to search for responsive records and to review such records for closure or redaction pursuant to all applicable law.
You will receive a response by June 13, 2024.
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From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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A document has been released for record request #24-9023 along with the following message:
Parks and Recreation Sunshine Request log from November 2016 to September 2022. Information has been redacted pursuant to Sec. 610.021(1) RSMo and Sec. 114.020.1(1) SLCRO.
* 11-2016 to 09-2022 Request Log by Subject.pdf-redacted.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After July 13, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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A document has been released for record request #24-9023 along with the following message:
Parks and Recreation Sunshine Request log from November 2016 to November 2022. Information has been redacted pursuant to Sec. 610.021(1) RSMo and Sec. 114.020.1(1) SLCRO.
* 11-2016 to 11-2022 Request Log by Subject.pdf-redacted.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After July 13, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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A document has been released for record request #24-9023 along with the following message:
Parks and Recreation Sunshine Request log from November 2020 to present.
* Request 24-9023 NextRequest Log 11-2020 to Present.xlsx
Document links are valid for one month.
After July 13, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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Request_24-9023_NextRequest_Log_11-2020_to_Present
From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-9023:
Due to the broad timeframe of the request, additional time is required to search for additional responsive records and to review such records for closure or redaction pursuant to all applicable law. Data has been released from November 2016 to present.
You will receive a response by June 21, 2024.
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From: St. Louis County Parks Department
St. Louis County
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Record request #24-9023 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled.
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