Source Code for Mayor's Dashboard

Michael Morisy filed this request with the Mayor's Office of Boston, MA.
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From: Michael Morisy

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of the source code for the Mayor's data dashboard. This dashboard was reported on publicly here:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/03/20/technology-longer-stranger-mayor-office/xPOOOy6Gnpc1xQlMq2XWAK/story.html

If the dashboard was created by an outside contractor, I would also like the contract under which it was developed.

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, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not 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 fees cannot be waived, 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,

Michael Morisy

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 8, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Michael Morisy

Hi George,

I was told to start directing public records requests for the Mayor's Office to you. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Best,
Michael

From: George Bahnan

Dear Mr. Morisy:

I am writing to inform you that the Law Department has received your
request for public records dated April 8, 2014. We are still in the process
of reviewing all responsive documents and will need to determine whether
any of the responsive documents will be exempt under the applicable
provisions of the Massachusetts Public Records Law as well as an estimate
for the total cost.

If you wish to modify your request please notify me promptly in writing. Thank
you for your attention to this matter.
--
George T. Bahnan
Paralegal
Law Department
City Hall, Room 615
Pho: (617) 635-2902
Fax: (617) 635-2012
George.Bahnan@boston.gov

From: George Bahnan

Dear Mr. Morisy:

This email is in response to your April 8, 2014 Public Records request for
“a copy of the source code for the Mayor's data dashboard.”

Unfortunately, the City is not in possession or control of such a
document. The City is simply collecting results from different sources and
graphing the results through a Google slideshow. Therefore, the City has no
documents responsive to your request. Please do not hesitate to contact me
should you have any questions.
--
George T. Bahnan
Paralegal
Law Department
City Hall, Room 615
Pho: (617) 635-2902
Fax: (617) 635-2012
George.Bahnan@boston.gov

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