Residence Halls Violations (Florida Atlantic University)

Michael Topper filed this request with the Florida Atlantic University of Florida.
Tracking #

PRR 21-291

Multi Request Residence Halls Violations
Est. Completion None
Status
Withdrawn

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From: Michael Topper

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

Records of all liquor displinary violations, drug disciplinary violations, reports of rape, reports of fondling, and reports of statutory rape from student residence halls dating from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019 (inclusive). I am requesting this information have the following information (but not limited to): exact date reported of the violation (e.g., the month, day, and year) and type of violation (e.g., liquor, drug, rape, fondling, statutory rape violation).

If this data can be given in a spreadsheet format (e.g., .xls, .csv, .xlsx) this would be most appreciated.

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.

Sincerely,

Michael Topper

From: Florida Atlantic University

Good morning,

This will confirm that your public records request for information has been received, acknowledged, and is being forwarded to the appropriate custodian(s) of records for further processing, including to determine whether such documents exist, and if so, the location at which the documents can be accessed.
Should the completion of your request involve duplication costs, FAU will provide an itemized estimate thereof. Should your request necessitate an extensive use of information technology resources, an extensive clerical or supervisory assistance, or both, the itemized estimate will also include any such special service charge(s). FAU will furnish the requested copies upon receipt of payment of such fee(s) prescribed by law and reflected on an itemized estimate. Please note that FAU follows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Cost Recovery Policy, which can be viewed at www.flgov.com/cost-recovery-program/<http://www.flgov.com/cost-recovery-program/>.
Regarding the format of your request, please note that, generally, FAU must provide a copy of the record in the medium requested if FAU maintains the record in that medium, and FAU may charge a fee which shall be in accordance with Ch. 119, F.S. Section 119.01(2)(f). FAU is not ordinarily required to reformat its records and provide them in a particular form as demanded by the requestor.
FAU is committed to responding to all public records requests promptly and within a reasonable period. What constitutes a reasonable period of time may depend upon various factors, such as:
* the format, nature, and/or volume of the requested record(s);
* whether a request calls for the release of exempt and/or confidential information, wholly or in part;
* whether the requested records require redactions of exempt or confidential information;
* whether the extensive use of information technology resources or clerical services will be required;
* whether a request calls for records in the custody of multiple custodians of records, namely, different FAU departments or offices.
FAU is dedicated to a policy of openness, honesty, and cooperation. Furthermore, FAU adheres to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing public records, which define the parameters of legal access to information. In order to properly respond to your request, Media Relations may work with the General Counsel's Office to identify and redact/exclude any exempt and/or confidential information, and to ensure that all applicable state and federal laws and regulations are followed.
Should you have any questions or concerns related to this request, please email publicrecords@fau.edu<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','publicrecords@fau.edu');> and reference PRR 21-291.

Rachelle Hollingsworth
Public Records Specialist
Division of Public Affairs

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, AD 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone 561.297.2452

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From: Florida Atlantic University

Good morning,

All requests are processed in the order they are received. I will email you when your request is ready.

Thank you.

Rachelle Hollingsworth
Public Records Specialist
Division of Public Affairs

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, AD 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone 561.297.2452

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From: Florida Atlantic University

All requests are processed in the order they are received. There are approximately 20 plus in front of this one. I will email you when it is ready.

Rachelle Hollingsworth
Public Records Specialist
Division of Public Affairs

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, AD 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone 561.297.2452

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From: Florida Atlantic University

Good afternoon,

The current estimated cost for the record custodians' labor to collect the non-exempt requested information is reflected on the attached invoice.

As stated in our initial acknowledgment email, when a request necessitates an extensive use of information technology resources, an extensive clerical or supervisory assistance, or both, FAU provides an itemized estimate thereof. The itemized estimate also includes any such special service charge(s). FAU will continue processing, finalize and furnish the requested copies upon receipt of a payment for such fee(s) prescribed by law and reflected on the itemized estimate. FAU follows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Cost Recovery Policy, which can be viewed at www.flgov.com/cost-recovery-program/<http://www.flgov.com/cost-recovery-program/>.

In order to expedite the processing of your request through our prompt receipt of your payment, all payments are processed online by using the following link: https://epay.fau.edu/C20081_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=190. Please select "document search" and follow the prompted instructions from there.

Upon receipt of payment, we will begin processing your request.

Please note that if we do not receive a payment within 30 days, we will assume you no longer wish to receive the requested records, and we will close your request.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Rachelle Hollingsworth
Public Records Specialist
Division of Public Affairs

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, AD 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone 561.297.2452

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From: Michael Topper

Hi Rachelle,

Thanks for the follow-up. Unfortunately, I will not be able to pay that fee. Please remove this request unless the fee can be waived.

Thanks for all your help.

Michael

From: Florida Atlantic University

Good morning Michael,

I will withdraw your request.

Thank you.

Rachelle Hollingsworth
Public Records Specialist
Division of Public Affairs

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, AD 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone 561.297.2452

Winter Break: 12.22.2021-1.3.2022
PTO: 1.4.2022-1.7.2022; 1.14.2022

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