Public Information Request: Anti-Gang Center Grant

Dear e e:
Welcome to the City of North Richland Hills Public Information Request Center and thank you for your interest in public records of the City of North Richland Hills. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act.  Your request was received in this office on 1/14/2024 9:17:40 PM and given the reference number W018052-011424 for tracking purposes. Records Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

According to a press release from Gov. Abbott's office on November 7, 2023, the Public Safety Office is administering 13 grant awards totaling $72 million for "Texas Anti-Gang Centers" associated programs: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-528-million-in-public-safety-grants

According to responsive records from Gov. Abbot's office, Lubbock County received a grant of $5,186,273.85 (awarded on 02-Oct-23) for the "North Texas Anti Gang Center" (grant number 2848909).

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $5,186,273.85, awarded on 02-Oct-23, for the "North Texas Anti Gang Center" submitted to the Governor's Public Safety Office (grant number 2848909).

This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.

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,

e

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Sincerely,
City of North Richland Hills
(817) 427-6000


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RE: Public Records Request of January 14, 2024, Reference # W018052-011424
Dear e e,
The City of North Richland Hills has received your public information request dated 1/14/2024 for the following: To Whom It May Concern:

According to a press release from Gov. Abbott's office on November 7, 2023, the Public Safety Office is administering 13 grant awards totaling $72 million for "Texas Anti-Gang Centers" associated programs: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-528-million-in-public-safety-grants

According to responsive records from Gov. Abbot's office, Lubbock County received a grant of $5,186,273.85 (awarded on 02-Oct-23) for the "North Texas Anti Gang Center" (grant number 2848909).

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $5,186,273.85, awarded on 02-Oct-23, for the "North Texas Anti Gang Center" submitted to the Governor's Public Safety Office (grant number 2848909).

This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.

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,

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As you stated above “This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.” The responsive record (s) have been uploaded to the system.  Please login into NRH Public Information Request Center to retrieve the records. Although the Public Information Act allows a governmental body to charge an hourly rate for locating, compiling, and reproducing records; the records are being provided to you at no charge. This email shall officially close your open records request.
Please note: Unresponsive information pertaining to your request has been removed.
Sincerely,
Traci Henderson
City Secretary's Office
817-427-6000

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RE: Public Records Request of January 14, 2024, Reference # W018052-011424 Dear e e, The city responded to your prior request stating “this request is not seeking further documentation beyond list of awardees and amount awarded to each.” This information was provided to you and the request was closed.

Requesting new or additional information in an existing request is not allowed under the Public Information Act. A separate request is required to be submitted should you choose.

Please choose one of the below approved methods to submit your request for public information.
(1) Designating electronic submission through the City’s website “Public Information Request Center”
(2) One electronic email address (openrecords@nrhtx.com);
(3) One mailing address; and
City of North Richland Hills
Office of the City Secretary/ Chief Governance Officer
P.O. Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182

(4) Officer for receipt of hand delivery during business hours
City of North Richland Hills
Office of the City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
4301 City Point Drive
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Sincerely, Traci Henderson
City Secretary's Office
817-427-6000