Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Garden City Police Department)
| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | June 27, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public 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
If you have any questions about this request, please contact the email address associated with this request or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
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,
Beryl Lipton
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Idaho Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 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: Garden City Police Department
Ms. Lipton, We have received your request for information. Unfortunately, the Garden City Police Department cannot process your request within the statutory three (3) working days. A longer period of time is necessary to locate, retrieve and review the requested records. Your request has been forwarded to our Legal advisor. Your patience in this matter is appreciated. You will be contacted when your request is ready. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 208-472-2950. Thank you
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Ms. Lipton:
We are currently processing your public records request. Your patience is appreciated.
Thank you,
Charles I. Wadams
City Attorney
Garden City, Idaho
This e-mail transmission is attorney privileged or attorney work product and is, in any event, confidential information belonging to the sender and intended only for the use of the individual or entity addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at (208) 472-2915 to arrange for disposition of this e-mail.
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From: Garden City Police Department
Ms. Lipton,
At the request of Charles Wadams, our City Attorney, please find attached a response to your PIR request.
Thank you.
Be well,
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Susanna Smith
Assistant to the Mayor
Office of the Mayor, City of Garden City
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208-472-2927
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On June 27, 2020:
Subject: Idaho Public Records Act Request: Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Garden City Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public 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
If you have any questions about this request, please contact the email address associated with this request or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
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,
Beryl Lipton
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