Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Burlington Police Department)
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| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | June 27, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont 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: Burlington Police Department
Hello,
The Burlington Police Department Records Division is in receipt of your public records request. Your request will be handled as quickly as possible, however please be aware that during our evolving COVID-19 response your request may take longer than usual
due to displaced and minimal staffing. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but feel it is important for the health and well-being of our support staff to follow established protocol. Your ticket reference number is '3129'. To make additional comments, or to send attachments, you can reply to this email. When replying, DO NOT change the Subject line of the email. ....................................................................................................................................................... Burlington Police Department
Records Division
802-540-2370
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
From: Burlington Police Department
Beryl,
I have forwarded your request to the City Attorney's Office as this would be more appropriately handled by their office. They are compiling information relative to your request. I will be closing this records request so please reach out to the City of Burlington
City Attorney at:
City Attorney's Office
149 Church Street
City Hall Room 11
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 865-7121
FAX: (802) 865-7123
Sincerely,
Lt. Justin Couture
Administrative Lieutenant
Burlington Police Department
Note: This email is sent with reference to Ticket #3129.
Please mention reference number '[Ticket-3129]' for further email communications.
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
From: Burlington Police Department
Hello,
Ticket 3129 submitted on 7/20/2020 11:10:36 AM has been updated, with a Ticket Note: Note Added By : Justin Couture Note Added On : Jul 22 2020 8:28AM Note Type : Ticket Description Note Description : To: requests@muckrock.com
Subject: Response to public records request
Message Body: Beryl,
I have forwarded your request to the City Attorney's Office as this would be more appropriately handled by their office. They are compiling information relative to your request. I will be closing this records request so please reach out to the City of Burlington
City Attorney at:
City Attorney's Office
149 Church Street
City Hall Room 11
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 865-7121
FAX: (802) 865-7123
Sincerely,
Lt. Justin Couture
Administrative Lieutenant
Burlington Police Department
To make additional comments, you can reply to this email. When replying, DO NOT change the Subject line of the email.
.......................................................................................................................................................
Burlington Police Department
Records Division
802-540-2370
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
From: Burlington Police Department
Hello, Ticket 3129 has been resolved, with a status of Closed.
To submit a new records request, please Click Here. (https://burlingtonvt.gov/police/records-request) ....................................................................................................................................................... Burlington Police Department
Records Division
802-540-2370
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
From: City Attorney's Office - Burlington, VT
Re-sending as my previous email (below) did not include a subject and want to be sure this email is received.
Thank you.
Sara DeGaetano
Public Records and Information Coordinator
City of Burlington, VT
sdegaetano@burlingtonvt.gov<mailto:sdegaetano@burlingtonvt.gov>
802-557-7046
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
From: City Attorney's Office - Burlington, VT
Hello Beryl Lipton,
Please find the attached letter regarding your recent public records request with the City of Burlington, VT.
Thank you.
Sara DeGaetano
Public Records and Information Coordinator
City of Burlington, VT
sdegaetano@burlingtonvt.gov<mailto:sdegaetano@burlingtonvt.gov>
802-557-7046
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
From: Burlington Police Department
Good afternoon, Beryl.
Please find the attached letter and one (1) additional attachment in response to your recent public records request.
Thank you.
Sara DeGaetano
Public Records and Information Coordinator
City of Burlington, VT
sdegaetano@burlingtonvt.gov<mailto:sdegaetano@burlingtonvt.gov>
802-557-7046
Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Vermont Public Records Act.
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