Houston, TX Pet Licensing Data
| Tracking # |
OR2017-26483 |
| Submitted | July 19, 2017 |
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From: Cynthia Fernandez
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all available dog licensing and registration data for animals within your jurisdiction.
Please include all available segregable data, including but not limited to:
• the type of animal
• the breed of the pet
• the pet's date of birth
• the pet's name
• the owner's address or applicable zip code
• any other available notes
Also, I am requesting that the data be sent in Excel format.
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,
Cynthia Fernandez
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 July 19, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Brown, Tonia - ARA
I have sent this to BARC IT pull this information.
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: BARC - Open Records Request
Ms. Fernandez,
We have received your request however we will need more time to process the request. As soon as I get the responsive information it will be sent to you. Your patience is appreciated.
Thank you
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
On July 19, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all available dog licensing and registration data for animals within your jurisdiction.
Please include all available segregable data, including but not limited to:
• the type of animal
• the breed of the pet
• the pet's date of birth
• the pet's name
• the owner's address or applicable zip code
• any other available notes
Also, I am requesting that the data be sent in Excel format.
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,
Cynthia Fernandez
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From: BARC - Open Records Request
Ms. Fernandez,
I do apologize for the delay, we are processing your request and waiting for a response from the legal department for release.
Thank you,
Paula Walker, obo
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
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 July 19, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #B0053.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: BARC - Open Records Request
Ms. Fernandez,
I hope all is well with you, in response to your email before the storm I have followed up with the legal department to see if the information is ready for release. As soon as I hear from them I will contact you.
Your patience is appreciated
Thank you
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: LGL Public Info
Attached is your copy of the letter sent to the Attorney General's Office.
General Counsel Section
City of Houston Legal Department
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Attached is your copy of the letter sent to the Attorney General's Office.
General Counsel Section
City of Houston Legal Department
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 19, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #OR2017-26483.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Please see the attached letter regarding your open records request.
General Counsel Section
City of Houston Legal Department
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Ms. Fernandez,
I am sending the redacted responsive information that you requested by mail on a CD. The file was too large to send via email. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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20170913_SR2749645_ARedacted.mp3
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20170913_SR2749243_BRedacterd.mp3
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20170913_SR2749243_ARedacted.mp3
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20170913_SR2749184Redacted.mp3
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20170913_SR2748739Redacted.mp3
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20170912_SR2748314Redacted.mp3
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20170912_SR2746761Redacted.mp3
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20170912_SR2746040Redacted.mp3
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20170911_SR2745957Redacted.mp3
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20170911_SR2744219Redacted.mp3
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From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Ms. Fernandez,
This email was sent to you on 01/04/2018:
Ms. Fernandez,
I am sending the redacted responsive information that you requested by mail on a CD. The file was too large to send via email. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you
That mail went out 01/02/2018.
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
If you need to speak with me, please call the telephone number listed.
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Brown,
Looking at the records provided for this request, it seems that many (if not all) of them are .mp3 files. Was that intended and I misunderstanding the nature of these files?
Thanks so much for your time and help.
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
I am not sure which file that you are speaking of, we don’t use the request number that you sent. What was the nature of the request, the PIR number and when was it sent out.
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Brown,
I believe the initial number I received was PIR B0053. I've copied the content of the request below. Please let me know if I can help in any other way.
Have a great weekend,
Beryl
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Any and all available dog licensing and registration data for animals within your jurisdiction.
Please include all available segregable data, including but not limited to:
• the type of animal
• the breed of the pet
• the pet's date of birth
• the pet's name
• the owner's address or applicable zip code
• any other available notes
Also, I am requesting that the data be sent in Excel format.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 19, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OR2017-26483.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Ms. Fernandez,
I have contacted the legal department for a followup. Did you received the CD that was sent to via mail in January 2018?
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Brown,
We did receive the cd sent in January 2018, but many of those were mp3 files that seemed to be calls for service. Do you think that was the cd that was meant as a response to this request?
Thanks so much for your help.
Have a great evening,
Beryl
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Ms. Fernandez,
Can you call me on tomorrow. I need more clarity on this request.
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Brown,
Thank you so much for your time and patience sorting this out. As I mentioned, we did receive a cd from your office, but it contained mp3 versions of a number of calls for service, and, as we just discussed, we were simply expected a spreadsheet with the licensing information. If you could please send another version of the responsive documents to the address below, we would appreciate it very much.
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 40240
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
Thanks so much for your time and help. I hope the rest of the week goes swimmingly.
Best wishes,
Beryl
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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pir b0053 BARC Dog License Data.xlsx
From: Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Ms. Fernandez,
The CD was sent by mail on Thursday afternoon.
Tonia Brown
Administrative Assistant-ARA
Operations-Records Management Office
611 Walker, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77002
O: 832-393-8541
F:832-395-9405
E:tonia.brown@houstontx.gov
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