Shotspotter communications
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| Tracking # |
P029848-051522 |
| Submitted | May 13, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | June 1, 2022 |
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Communications
From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.
In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.
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,
Todd Feathers
From: Houston Police Department
Dear Todd Feathers:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Houston Police Department. 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 on 5/15/2022 and given the reference number P029848-051522 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.
In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.
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,
Todd Feathers
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Houston Police Department 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 Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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Houston Police Department
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST of May 15, 2022, Reference # P029848-051522.
Dear Todd Feathers,
The Houston Police Department has received your public information request dated 5/15/2022 pursuant to the Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code for the following: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.
In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.
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,
Todd Feathers
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In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the City of Houston has extended the statutory time period for responding to your request by 5 business days to June 01, 2022, in order to compile and review the records you have requested.
Please contact us by replying to this email if you have any further concerns/questions related to this request.
Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
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From: Houston Police Department
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Dear Todd Feathers,
We are processing your request. We will provide you a response on or before June 1, 2022 with the status of your request. More than likely, we will have to provide you an estimate letter.
Thank you,
Joe Zapata
Administration Manager
Houston Police Department
Open Records Unit
From: Houston Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 15, 2022, Reference # P029848-051522
Dear Todd Feathers,
The Houston Police Department received a public information request from you on May 15, 2022 requesting the following records:
1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
The Houston Police Department (HPD) has reviewed the information you have requested. It has been determined that we are able to compile the information you have requested; however, it is not something that is readily available nor is it normally compiled. As such, there are additional costs associated with this request in order to provide the requested information.
Therefore, we will release the information to you. However, we have determined that the charges to comply with your request will exceed $40. Therefore, the following is provided pursuant to section 552.2615 of the Local Government code and section 70.7 of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) cost rules.
Your request is also in excess of $100. In accordance with section 552.263, we request a deposit of $93.00; or, you may submit the full amount via GOVQA since the total charge is $136.00. You may submit your written acceptance and payment electronically through the portal.
The itemized list of charges are:
Below is the itemized list of estimated charges:
CPU Charge: 20 minutes @ $10 per cpu minute $200.00
Labor: 4 hours @ $15 per hour $ 60.00
Overhead: $60.00 x 20% $ 12.00
Postage TBD
Estimated Total $272.00
Deposit $136.00
Please note that your request will be considered automatically withdrawn if you do not notify us in writing within 10 (ten) business days from the date of this statement that you: 1) accept the charges and agree to pay them, 2) modify your request in response to the cost estimate provided herein, or 3) have sent, or are sending, a complaint regarding the charges to the Texas Attorney General.
There is a less expensive way of obtaining this information. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, viewing of the information is person is limited to when the department lifts the restrictions for entry. These charges may be reduced if you narrow or clarify the scope of your request.
Please contact Joe Zapata at 713-308-9157 if you want to modify your request to receive a portion of the material.
If you accept the charges and forward written documentation of acceptance, your request will be processed within 90 (ninety) business days after your deposit is received. Please note no work will be undertaken until we receive your written response and your deposit.
You may choose to respond by using the GovQA message portal for this request, by email – hpd.openrecords@houstonpolice.org, fax – 713-308-9150, or by U.S. mail – HPD, Office of Legal Services, 1200 Travis, 10th Floor, Houston, TX 77002, or in person by dropping off your written approval at our office located at 1200 Travis. You may also go to your records center to review your request.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Open Records at 713-308-9157.
Sincerely,
Joe Richard Zapata, Administration Manager
Houston Police Department
Open Records Unit
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 15, 2022, Reference # P029848-051522.
Dear Todd Feathers,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Houston Public Information Request Center
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact our office.
Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
Thank you very much for your help, but could you please review your fee request and provide a revised estimate or explanation?
To begin with, the labor fee you included is incorrect based on the hourly rate and hours listed: 4 hours x $15/hour = $60, not $72.
Secondly, could you please explain how you arrived at your estimate that it will take 20 minutes of mainframe CPU processing time to complete this request? That is, quite frankly, an insane amount of processing time given the task in question. As Texas Administrative Code §70.3(h)4 states: "CPU time, can be read directly from the CPU clock, and most frequently will be a matter of seconds."
Please confirm that you have received this response and let me know whether you intend to revise your estimate.
Thank you!
Todd
From: Houston Police Department
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Dear Todd Feathers,
Good morning.
The CPU time is the information I received from our Technology Service Center (TSC).
The labor fee is $60, with an overhead charge of 20%, which equals the $72.
We will release the information to you. However, we have determined that the charges to comply with your request will exceed $40. Therefore, the following is provided pursuant to section 552.2615 of the Local Government code and section 70.7 of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) cost rules.
Your request is also in excess of $100. In accordance with section 552.263, we request a deposit of $136.00. You may submit your written acceptance and payment electronically through the portal.
The itemized list of charges are:
Below is the itemized list of estimated charges:
CPU Charge: 20 minutes @ $10 per cpu minute $200.00
Labor: 4 hours @ $15 per hour $ 60.00
Overhead: $60.00 x 20% $ 12.00
Postage TBD
Estimated Total $272.00
Deposit $136.00
Please note that your request will be considered automatically withdrawn if you do not notify us in writing within 10 (ten) business days from the date of this statement that you: 1) accept the charges and agree to pay them, 2) modify your request in response to the cost estimate provided herein, or 3) have sent, or are sending, a complaint regarding the charges to the Texas Attorney General.
There is a less expensive way of obtaining this information. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, viewing of the information is person is limited to when the department lifts the restrictions for entry. These charges may be reduced if you narrow or clarify the scope of your request.
Please contact Joe Zapata at 713-308-9157 if you want to modify your request to receive a portion of the material.
If you accept the charges and forward written documentation of acceptance, your request will be processed within 90 (ninety) business days after your deposit is received. Please note no work will be undertaken until we receive your written response and your deposit.
You may choose to respond by using the GovQA message portal for this request, by email – hpd.openrecords@houstonpolice.org, fax – 713-308-9150, or by U.S. mail – HPD, Office of Legal Services, 1200 Travis, 10th Floor, Houston, TX 77002, or in person by dropping off your written approval at our office located at 1200 Travis. You may also go to your records center to review your request.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Open Records at 713-308-9157. Sincerely,
Joe Richard Zapata, Administration Manager
Houston Police Department
Open Records Unit
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