Riot Gear Budgeting Data (Fort Worth Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Fort Worth Police Department of Fort Worth, TX.
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OR2017-14558

Est. Completion None
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Partially Completed

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From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

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

The date range for this request is 1/1/12 to the date this request is processed on.

Budgeting and financial data, spending reports, and cost breakdowns concerning expenditures on:

-Tear gas

-Pepper spray (Oleoresin Capsicum)

-Smoke grenades or concussion grenades

-Chemical munitions launchers

-Rubber bullets

-Batons

-Riot shields

-Protective gear such as helmets, body armor, gloves, etc.

I also request any grant applications and documentation in regards to purchasing any of the above mentioned equipment.

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,

Curtis Waltman

From: Fort Worth Open Records Center

Dear Chris Waltman:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office and given the log number W060837-041117 for tracking purposes.

Records Requested: ***See Attached***To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The date range for this request is 1/1/12 to the date this request is processed on. Budgeting and financial data, spending reports, and cost breakdowns concerning expenditures on: -Tear gas-Pepper spray (Oleoresin Capsicum)-Smoke grenades or concussion grenades-Chemical munitions launchers-Rubber bullets-Batons-Riot shields-Protective gear such as helmets, body armor, gloves, etc. I also request any grant applications and documentation in regards to purchasing any of the above mentioned equipment.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,Curtis Waltman
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City 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. PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center. If you have questions about how your request was processed or if I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (817) 392-8184.
Annette Henderson
Public Information Coordinator
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From: Best, Wenona L.

Dear Mr. Waltman:

Attached please find correspondence regarding your open records request for Budgeting and Financial Data, Spending Reports and Cost Breakdowns Concerning Expenditures on Eight Specified Items for a Specified Time Frame.

Kind regards,

Wenona L. Best (Nona)
Assistant to:
Jhoslyn Y. Hood, Matthew Murray,
Jo Ann Pate, and Open Records
Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
200 Texas Street, Third Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 392-7605
(817) 392-8359 (fax)
wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov<mailto:wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov>
City of Fort Worth - Working together to build a strong community
[Fort Worth]

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From: Best, Wenona L.

Dear Mr. Waltman:

Attached please find correspondence and information regarding your open records request referenced above.

Kind regards,

Wenona L. Best (Nona)
Assistant to:
Jhoslyn Y. Hood, Matthew Murray,
Jo Ann Pate, and Open Records
Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
200 Texas Street, Third Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 392-7605
(817) 392-8359 (fax)
wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov<mailto:wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov>
City of Fort Worth - Working together to build a strong community
[Fort Worth]

RECIPIENTS - PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO FORWARDING MESSAGES DESIGNATED AS ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS.
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. This communication may contain material protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the City of Fort Worth City Attorney's Office (817) 392-7600.

From: Best, Wenona L.

We have not yet received the Attorney General's ruling on the remaining requested information. The AG has 45 business days from the receipt of our brief to issue a ruling.

The AG will send a copy of its ruling to you at this address:

Mr. Curtis Waltman

MuckRock

DEPT MR 35981

411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

Wenona L. Best (Nona)
Legal Assistant
Office of the City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street, Third Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov
(817) 392-7605
(817) 392-8359 fax

From: Fort Worth Police Department

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Best, Wenona L.

Dear Mr. Waltman:

Attached please find additional correspondence and information regarding your open records request referenced above.

Kind regards,

Wenona L. Best (Nona)
Assistant to:
Matthew Murray, Jo Ann Pate,
and Open Records
Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
200 Texas Street, Third Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 392-7605
(817) 392-8359 (fax)
wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov<mailto:wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov>
City of Fort Worth - Working together to build a strong community
[Fort Worth]

RECIPIENTS - PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO FORWARDING MESSAGES DESIGNATED AS ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS.
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. This communication may contain material protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the City of Fort Worth City Attorney's Office (817) 392-7600.

From: Best, Wenona L.

Good morning, Mr. Waltman:

In response to AG Ruling OR2017-14558, I sent you the attached email on 7/7/17.

Wenona L. Best (Nona)
Legal Assistant
Office of the City Attorney
wenona.best@fortworthtexas.gov
(817) 392-7605
(817) 392-8359 fax

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