Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Topeka Police Department)
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| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | July 30, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Austin Spillar
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Kansas Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Austin Spillar
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following The Kansas Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 30, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Topeka Police Department
Mr. Spillar:
This email is in response to the open records request referenced above. Topeka Municipal Code 2.10.030 et al establish costs and procedures for records requests. Please be advised that staff has estimated a total of four (4) hours will be needed to research and produce the requested records. The rate for this research is twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour. Thus, please submit payment of one hundred dollars ($100.00) the Legal Department at the address below or you may pay by phone through the City Clerk’s office at (785) 368-3941. Once payment is received, the records will be provided to you.
Bonnie Williams
Senior Paralegal
City of Topeka
Legal Department
215 SE 7th Street, Room 353
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 368-3883
The preceding email message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential, protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges or that may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not listed as a recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.
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From: Austin Spillar
Hi,
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I appreciate you providing the cost estimate beforehand. I am currently considering my payment options. How long do I have to make a payment before the request is closed?
Thank you,
Austin
From: Topeka Police Department
Mr. Spillar:
Please be advised that we are revising the estimate to 2 hours of research time. Thus, please only submit $50.00 for the research time on this request. I will keep your request open through the end of August to allow time for you to consider payment options.
Bonnie Williams
Senior Paralegal
City of Topeka
Legal Department
The preceding email message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential, protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges or that may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not listed as a recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.