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From: Jason Koebler

07/14/2021

Subject: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Miami Bitcoin

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Public media reports state Mayor Francis is trying to bring bitcoin mining to Miami: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/17/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-trying-to-win-over-chinese-bitcoin-miners.html

Therefore, I request the following:

- Any emails that mention "bitcoin," or "cryptocurrency," or "mining" sent to/from/between city employees between January 1, 2021, and the time this request is processed.

- Any plans, contracts, presentations, memos, proposals, or other documents that mention "bitcoin," "cryptocurrency," or "mining" created by or presented to the city of Jackson between January 1, 2021 and the time this request is processed.

- Any emails or communications with the Florida Power & Light Company that mention or relate to bitcoin between January 1, 2021, and the time this request is processed.

These will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and tech site.

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,

Jason Koebler

From: Mayor's Office

07/15/2021

Subject: Your City of Miami public records request #21-2479 has been opened.

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City of Miami

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Hi there

Your record request #21-2479 has been submitted. You can see it anytime at the link below.

The City of Miami acknowledges your public records request. The City of Miami will make a reasonable effort to determine whether such records exist and, if so, the location at which the record can be accessed or copied or if any exemptions apply. You will be notified accordingly of the availability of the records and any associated fees.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.

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From: Mayor's Office

07/15/2021

Subject: PRR 21-2479

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Good Morning,
Upon review of your Public Records Request, it has been determined that a search of the City e-mail servers is the best possible route to provide as many responsive documents to your request. In compliance with the Florida Retention Schedule, City emails go back 10 years from the date the IT search is run. Below, please find a list of information necessary for the IT Search:

* Timeframe - The Start Date to End Date.
* Custodians - Identify specific individuals whose correspondence you are seeking.
* Precise Search Terms - specific terms, phrases or keywords that will be contained in the e-mail.
Please see the Search Criteria box below to input your information for your search.
Search Criteria:
Start Date
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End Date
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Individuals
@miamigov.com
Keywords / Phrases

Please be advised due to the extensive use of resources such as information technology and clerical staff time, the City is entitled to charge the costs incurred to run the search, review the emails for exemptions, if any, and then produce responsive emails, if any in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as amended.
If the IT Search yields 100 or less emails, then no fees shall be assessed. However, if the IT Search yields more than 100 emails, an hourly rate of the lowest paid paralegal will be assessed and dependent on how many e-mails are returned from the IT search.

Please be advised, that in the event the initial IT search does not satisfy you, for any reason, and you request a revised search, a special service charge will be imposed to run a revised search.
We look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me, with any questions, comments or concerns.

Thank you!

Cameitra L. Telfort, Paralegal
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City of Miami Office of the City Attorney
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