Cook County Rental Assitance Data Base (Bureau Of Economic Development)

Efrain Soriano filed this request with the Bureau Of Economic Development of Cook County, IL.
Tracking #

R001501-042122

Multi Request Cook County Rental Assitance Data Base
Status
Completed

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From: Efrain Soriano

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

1. Any and all databases used in the creation of the real-time visual representation of the applicants who applied for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program. This visual representation can be found at the following link: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/see-our-impact-numbers

2. Records sufficient to show the demographics information of applicants to the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Efrain Soriano

From: Bureau Of Economic Development

Hi Efrain,

Can you please submit your request online using the link below?

https://cookcountypresident.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(wwyexfdtu40utvi5dpa0xdwz))/SupportHome.aspx

Thanks,
Rachel

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Rachel Dailey
Administrative Assistant V & FOIA Officer
Office of the President
O: (312) 603-0002

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From:

The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (the "Act"). Your request has been received in this office on 4/21/2022 and given the reference number R001501-042122 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

1. Any and all databases used in the creation of the real-time visual representation of the applicants who applied for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program. This visual representation can be found at the following link: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/see-our-impact-numbers

2. Records sufficient to show the demographics information of applicants to the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Efrain Soriano
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.
Thank you,
Rachel

From: Bureau Of Economic Development

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April 28, 2022
RE: FOIA # R001501-042122
Dear Mr. Soriano,
The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (the "Act").

From: Bureau Of Economic Development

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May 05, 2022
RE: FOIA # R001501-042122
Dear Mr. Soriano,
The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (the "Act").

From: Muckrock Staff

Hi,

Please see the following request for records. Thanks for your help with this request.

Sincerely,
MuckRock

From: Bureau Of Economic Development

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July 18, 2022
RE: FOIA # R001501-042122
Dear Mr. Soriano,
The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (the "Act").
On April 21, 2022, we received your request for the following:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1. Any and all databases used in the creation of the real-time visual representation of the applicants who applied for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program. This visual representation can be found at the following link: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/see-our-impact-numbers
2. Records sufficient to show the demographics information of applicants to the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Efrain Soriano
On July 18, 2022,  you emailed the following to the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development:
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 18, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 5, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #R001501-042122.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Please be advised that you were sent a response on May 5, 2022 stating that there were no records responsive to your request and the request was closed. I will re-open your FOIA request and verify if there is any information available or records responsive. Please allow 5 business days for a response. We will respond by July 25, 2022.
Please let me know if that is acceptable to you.
Thank you,
Antonio
Antonio Favela
Assistant Special Legal Counsel & FOIA Officer
Office of the President
(O) 312-603-0002
antonio.favela@cookcountyil.gov
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From: Bureau Of Economic Development

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July 25, 2022
RE: FOIA # R001501-042122
Dear Mr. Soriano,
The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (the "Act").
On April 21, 2022, we received your request for the following:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

1. Any and all databases used in the creation of the real-time visual representation of the applicants who applied for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program. This visual representation can be found at the following link: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/see-our-impact-numbers

2. Records sufficient to show the demographics information of applicants to the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Efrain Soriano
Records responsive to your request are available for you to download online at the following link. Please be advised that home addresses and personal telephone numbers, personal email, race/ethnicity and disability status have been redacted, pursuant to sections 7(1)(b) and 2(c-5) of the Act. 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(b); 2(c-5).
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Thank you,
Antonio
Antonio Favela
Assistant Special Legal Counsel & FOIA Officer
Office of the President
(O) 312-603-8268
antonio.favela@cookcountyil.gov
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the FOIA Request System (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HVY9gs2jL6S95ntHMs-2FACG0RTQAsUMv1UBlLgbjZteC48h7P4FN-2BaR3A2vrMk0NRgfhpvIx9lOHuAFNDVS77B9MTQmzVZtl1kkM4HgSf7lYkAfNg_c4Kosxor-2FeUIWk2gLo-2BHmnDNSGGC-2Fv0O-2FJVEGlWaWODIR63GIAXMhzJi5FqT2JkPwXxN9zDG-2FaCBzfa4PwZKdbL9Lt35JUCHZi06mycGKwksZjta6A6aroTvTZJ0l3Yl2VOjZ5ynZ-2Fj8t1DsM0PC5P-2BSKrw2isn8e0mF-2FbP9uxC-2F5Lo5dp5qyq0Y2oy6HLOpuRIRQR5ufUiy77ih5HHQHQa0i-2FPOOmKUkS7F3Q-2FWXCY-3D)

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