Nuisance Ordinance Information Request
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| Tracking # |
PD-2023-1269 |
| Submitted | Sept. 13, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jenny Wadhwa
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all records from the past two years (September 2021-September 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Nuisances" as described in Sec. 10-22 in Myrtle Beach's city code.
Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Ordinance including but not limited to:
• any training/presentation materials used in communication, promotions, workshops, seminars, etc
• criminal background checks performed on prospective tenants
• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the ordinance
• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance
• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance
• meeting minutes and correspondence between municipality officials, regarding the implementation and enforcement of the ordinance
• all documents concerning the passage of the nuisance ordinance and any amendments to it, including communications with City elected officials, city staff, and others, and any data relied upon or reviewed as a part of the passage or amendments to the nuisance ordinance from September 2021- September 2023.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jenny Wadhwa
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:51 PM (Eastern Standard Time).
Your security key is 409296.
Your request reference number is Request Number: PD-2023-1269.
Please have this security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
Please note that if you chose not to provide contact information, this reference number should be used when communicating with staff and/or when picking up the records related to this request. Additionally, if no contact information was provided, you must contact the appropriate office to verify receipt of your request, to learn of any applicable fees, and authorize your request to move forward, prior to your request moving forward.
This request will be processed according to the Freedom of Information Act response timelines.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
RE: Request Number Request Number: PD-2023-1269 Submitted on: 9/13/2023 at 11:51:09 pm
Description of records requested: Any and all records from the past two years (September 2021-September 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Nuisances" as described in Sec. 10-22 in Myrtle Beach's city code.
Dear Jenny Wadhwa,
Please see the attached letter. This is an official letter to say that we have received your request and are reviewing it.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
From:
10/12/2023
Muck Rock News, Dept MR151931
Attn: Jenny Wadhwa
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request (PD-2023-1269)
Dear Ms. Wadhwa:
The Myrtle Beach Police Department (“MBPD”) is in receipt of your September 13, 2023 request pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), S.C. Code Ann. §30-4-10 et seq., seeking “Any and all records from the past two years (September 2021-September 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Nuisances" as described in Sec. 10-22 in Myrtle Beach's city code.”
We note your request was submitted directly to MBPD through its online portal. Therefore, only MBPD has searched for and retrieved responsive public records. Other City of Myrtle Beach departments have not conducted a search for responsive public records.
I have attached a final bill to complete your request for MBPD records. If you would like for us to proceed with your request you will need to make a payment of $81.75.
If paying cash, please pay at:
Myrtle Beach City Services Building
921 N Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Then bring the receipt to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (address below).
Alternatively, if paying by check please make the check payable to the City of Myrtle Beach and mail to or stop by:
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Attn: Lydia
1101 N Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Once payment has been received, the requested information will be provided. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at lchichester@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.
Sincerely,
Lydia Chichester
Administrative Legal Assistant
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
Dear Requestor,
The request Request Number: PD-2023-1269 has been closed.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
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