Nuisance Ordinance Information Request

RE:  Public Records Request#: S300257-083023

Dear Jenny Wadhwa,

PAYMENT DUE

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Sincerely,


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Dear Jenny:

The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request.  Your request was received in this office on August 30, 2023 and given the reference number S300257-083023 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (August 2021-August 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 "Chronic Nuisance Property" as described in Portland's city code Chapter 14B.60.

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 program and 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 since August 2021 to August 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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At this time, the City is uncertain whether it is the custodian of the requested record.  The City will review your request to determine if it has responsive records.  The City will then gather an estimate of the costs to provide copies of requested public records for which the City does not claim an exemption from disclosure.  The City is permitted to charge its actual costs to provide records.  Fees include research time to locate and analyze the requested records, even if no records are located or if the requested records are determined to be exempt from disclosure.

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RE:  Police General Records Request of August 30, 2023 Reference #S300257-083023

Dear Jenny,

The City of Portland received a Public Records Request from you on August 30, 2023 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (August 2021-August 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 "Chronic Nuisance Property" as described in Portland's city code Chapter 14B.60.

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 program and 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 since August 2021 to August 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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It appears as though you are seeking records from The Bureau of Development Services, Property Compliance.  Please re-submit your request to The Bureau of Development Services.  If you need assistance, you can call the technical assistance line at (503) 823-6040 or send an email to prrhelp@portlandoregon.gov.
I am closing this request on the assumption that you will be re-submitting your request to the correct bureau. Sincerely, Reid Kakesako Portland Police Bureau - Public Records (He/Him) 503-823-0756

A no responsive documents response. Postmark: September 26, 2023