All contracts and amendments between ODRC and CCA for Lake Erie

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction of Ohio.
Submitted Aug. 7, 2014
Status
Completed

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From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Email

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All contracts and their amendments between the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) for the Lake Erie Correctional Institution

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Smith, JoEllen

Subject: None

Email

Hello,
I am currently out of the office and will return Monday, August 11, 2014. If you need immediate assistance please contact Scott Flowers at 614-752-1150.

Thank you.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

From: Smith, JoEllen

Subject: None

Email

Hello,
This contract is between the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and CCA. I've copied a representative from DAS on this email.

Thank you.
JoEllen

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Email

Hello Ms. Smith,

Thank you so much for your speedy response to my request! I appreciate it very much. Would you please resend your message with the mentioned contract/attachments. I did not receive them on your last message.

Thank you again. I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Beryl C.D. Lipton

From: Chalupa, Lauren

Subject: None

Email

Good morning,
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is not the custodian for the contract in which you are requesting. Please contact and make a records request with the Department of Administrative Services.

Thank you,
Lauren

Lauren A. Chalupa, Esq.
Staff Counsel
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
770 West Broad Street, Second Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43222

From: Perkins, Catherine

Subject: None

Email

On behalf of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, I'm writing to confirm that we received and acknowledge your August 7, 2014 public records request to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Your request was referred to the Department of Administrative Service's Office of Legal Services for a response. You have asked for the following:

All contracts and their amendments between the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) for the Lake Erie Correctional Institution

I have forwarded your request to the appropriate staff to identify any potentially responsive records and Legal Services will perform any necessary legal review. We will provide you with copies of responsive public records within a reasonable period of time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this communication, please feel free to contact me at one of the phone numbers below

Catherine C. Perkins
Associate Legal Counsel
Department of Administrative Services

DAS has migrated to the new State of Ohio Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone solution. Please dial my full 11-digit phone number. Thank you.

16146441773 (general)
16147289336 (direct)
16144665025 (fax)

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Email

Hello Ms. Perkins,

Thank you so much for your response. I look forward to hearing from your office again.

Enjoy your day!
Beryl C.D. Lipton

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Aug. 26, 2014)

A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Aug. 26, 2014)

A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Aug. 26, 2014)

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

From: MuckRock.com

Subject: None

Email

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Perkins, Catherine

Subject: None

Email

The files were too big to send in an email so the responsive records were burned to a disc and sent in the mail earlier this week. You should be receiving them soon. Please let me know if you do not receive them by early next week. Thank you.

Catherine Perkins

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Email

Hello Ms. Perkins,

Many thanks for your message and for being so accommodating in regards to the disc. I'll confirm receipt once I can.

Thanks again!
Beryl

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Email

Hello Ms. Perkins,

We've received the documents. I'll be in touch if I have any further questions.

Best wishes,
Beryl

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Mail

To Whom It May Concern

Please find enclosed a check for $1.90 to satisfy the fee associated with my request for ODRC/CCA contracts for Lake Erie Correctional Institution.

I appreciate your help very much.

Best wishes,

Beryl C.D. Lipton

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: None

Email

(I've placed the check in the mail. Thanks again!)

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Oct. 10, 2014)

A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Oct. 10, 2014)

A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Nov. 14, 2014)

A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.

From: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Nov. 14, 2014)

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

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