Starship delivery robot reports/contracts

Dear Skylar Ferguson:

Thank you for your interest in public records from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Your request was received in the Office of Public Affairs on 3/18/2024 and given the request number R001728-031824 to track its progress, receive updates, and access any records released to you.
You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Public reports show that the robotic delivery company Starship is operating at your university: https://www.starship.xyz/starship-food-delivery-app/

Therefore, I hereby request the following records:

1) All agreements/contracts between the University Student Affairs, Starship, and/or Aramark regarding the use and policies of the Delivery Robots, or regarding Personal Delivery Devices.
2) All communication between the University Student Affairs and Starship regarding the Personal Delivery Devices/Delivery Robots.
3) All communication between the University Student Affairs and Aramark regarding the Personal Delivery Devices/Delivery Robots.

Please search between August 1, 2023 and the time this request is processed.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Skylar Ferguson

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Your request is being processed in accordance with the Nevada Public Records Act (NPRA), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 239, and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents Handbook and Policies. Pursuant to NRS 239.0107(1)(c) within five (5) business days from the day after receiving this request for public record, the UNLV Office of Public Affairs will provide records or notify the requester of of the following: one

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Sincerely,

Office of Public Affairs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST updated 03/19/2024, Request # R001728-031824 Dear Skylar Ferguson, Clarification on the following item(s) is required for us to continue processing your request. The University’s obligation is to produce public records for inspection or copying upon receipt of a request that “is sufficient to identify the record.”  Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 239.863(c).  In addressing this issue, courts have held that “agencies are required to disclose only ‘identifiable’ governmental records not otherwise exempt;” “the request to the agency must itself be focused and specific.” Rogers v. Superior Court, 19 Cal.App.4th 469, 481 (1993). “Wholesale requests for general information to be analyzed, collected and compiled by the responding government entity are not encompassed therein.” Hodai v. City of Tucson, C20141225 (Ariz. Super. Ct. 2014) citing mag Entertainment LLC v. Div. of Alcohol Beverages Control, 868 A.2d 1067. 1076 (N.J. Sup. Ct., App. Div. 2005).  A government agency is not required to respond to an overly broad request that does not seek specific records.  Id. at 1074, citing Capitol Info. Assoc. v. Ann Arbor Police, 360 N.W.2d 262, 263 (1985).
Your request for: Here, your request does not reasonably describe a public record in a manner that is sufficient to identify the record sought, as required by Nevada law.  Instead, it seeks to persons with an entire division.  This request requires a search through thousands of university records in order to produce record all communication" without specifying the type of communication, s that respond to the overly broad and/or unclear request.  The resources required to comply with your request, as written, are unfeasible.  It is not possible to estimate the amount of time needed for research, review, and redacting confidential information, as required by law.  Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 239.010 and Donrey of NV v. Bradshaw, 106 Nev. 630, 798 P.2d 144 (1990).
* All agreements/contracts between the University Student Affairs, Starship, and/or Aramark regarding the use and policies of the Delivery Robots, or regarding Personal Delivery Devices.

* The UNLV dining contract with Aramark was released to you on 3/13/2024, in response to request R001711.
* All communication between the University Student Affairs and Starship regarding the Personal Delivery Devices/Delivery Robots.

* As previously stated, the University does not have an agreement with Starship. Aramark has a contract with Grubhub and Grubhub has an agreement with Starship.
* There are different means of communicating information.

* What specific "communication" type are you looking for?
* To everyone within the Division of Student Affairs or those in All communication between the University Student Affairs and Aramark regarding the Personal Delivery Devices/Delivery Robots.

* There are different means of communicating information.


* What specific "communication" type are you looking for?
* To everyone within the Division of Student Affairs or those in For 2. and 3. above, please provide additional information to clarify or help identify the records you seek. Use the format below and tell us exactly what search you want conducted. Documentation search:
Identify UNLV Staff communications Provide either the title/role or name To: Who?
Identify UNLV Staff communications Provide either the title/role or name From: Who?
List the Search Term(s): (Please be as specific as possible when listing subjects. Broad terms will produce unresponsive results and further delay the completion of your request.)
ALL: Each responsive document/email will include all of the terms listed. (Ex. "Engineering Building" AND "senior design" AND "winners" must appear in the email)
DUAL: Each responsive document/email will include a combination of two subjects. (Ex. "senior design" AND "winners" must appear in the email)
AT LEAST: Each responsive document/email will include at least one of the subjects listed. (Ex. "College of Engineering" OR "senior design" OR "winners" must appear in the email)
Search Dates: From to 8/01/2023 03/18/2024
For University of Nevada, Las Vegas to proceed with your public information request, please provide clarifications within 14 calendar days from 03/19/2024. If we do not receive a response from you within 14 calendar days, your request will be deemed withdrawn and will be closed.
You may respond via:
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* sending an email to publicrecords@unlv.edu (mailto:publicrecords@unlv.edu)
* calling the Office of Public Affairs at (702) 895-3102 regular mail to: University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451012 Las Vegas, NV 89154 Upon receipt of your clarification, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will determine if it identifies a record and provide you with an estimated date of completion. Sincerely, Office of Public Affairs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST updated 04/04/2024, Request # R001728-031824 Dear Skylar Ferguson, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas requested clarification from you on March 19, 2024.  In that communication, you were notified that the request would be considered withdrawn and closed in 14 calendar days if UNLV did not receive clarification. It has been 14 days with no actionable response concerning this request and it is now considered withdrawn and closed.  If you wish to obtain records you must submit a new request. Sincerely, Office of Public Affairs University of Nevada, Las Vegas