Public Information Request: Homeland Security Grant - 2023 UASI - Arlington - Intelligence Sustainment (LE)

Dear e e,
Welcome to the Arlington Police Open Records Request Center. We have received your request no R169045-011424 on 1/14/2024 9:17:28 PM. You have asked for:

Description: To Whom It May Concern:

According to a press release from Gov. Abbott's office on November 7, 2023, the Public Safety Office is administering 383 grant awards totaling $62 million for "homeland security" associated programs: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-528-million-in-public-safety-grants

According to responsive records, Arlington was awarded $339,575.00 on 13-Nov-23 (grant number 2978509) for the purpose of "2023 UASI - Arlington - Intelligence Sustainment (LE)."

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $339,575.00, awarded on 13-Nov-23, to Arlington for the purpose of "2023 UASI - Arlington - Intelligence Sustainment (LE)" (grant number 2978509).

This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

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The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The governmental body will try to complete the request as soon as possible with notification if the request will require more than 10 business days to complete. The governmental body may collect a fee as prescribed by law or regulation for the requested documents. If a fee is not prescribed by law or regulation, the fee shall be the actual cost of duplicating the record(s).
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Sincerely,
Arlington Police Department

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01/29/2024

e e
MuckRock News, DEPT MR157165
Boston, MA 02115

RE: Open Records Request Status Notification

Dear e e,
Reference Number: R169045-011424 To Whom It May Concern:

According to a press release from Gov. Abbott's office on November 7, 2023, the Public Safety Office is administering 383 grant awards totaling $62 million for "homeland security" associated programs: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-528-million-in-public-safety-grants

According to responsive records, Arlington was awarded $339,575.00 on 13-Nov-23 (grant number 2978509) for the purpose of "2023 UASI - Arlington - Intelligence Sustainment (LE)."

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $339,575.00, awarded on 13-Nov-23, to Arlington for the purpose of "2023 UASI - Arlington - Intelligence Sustainment (LE)" (grant number 2978509).

This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The current status of your request is: Received and Pending The Due Date to respond to the status of your request is 1/30/2024. The records for this request are still being compiled at this time. Pursuant to the Open Records Act, the City of Arlington has 10 business days in which to respond. This does not include Weekends or Holidays. We will notify you when your request has been finalized. If you have questions about your Open Records Request, please contact Arlington Police Records Services at 817-459-5683.
Sincerely, Records Services
Arlington Police Department

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01/31/2024
RE: R169045-011424 Dear e e, Your requested records are ready to be viewed/downloaded at "My Request Center." If you have any trouble logging in to access the file(s), please contact Record Services at (817) 459-5683. Sincerely, Records Services City of Arlington TX Police Please be advised that these are confidential documents, and that the provided information retains its confidential nature as transmitted to your agency, which will continue to secure these documents from any unauthorized dissemination or public release.