Seattle Public Library, employee misconduct
| Tracking # |
C023045-012518 |
| Submitted | Jan. 18, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 14, 2018 |
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Communications
From: Llywelyn Morgan
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:
Any and all allegations and/or investigations of employee misconduct involving either Robert Gautschi or Harry Fithian, aka Joe Fithian, while employed by the City of Seattle. Provided records should include at a minimum the allegations, assigned supervisor or investigators, findings, and any outcomes, disciplinary actions or settlement agreements, as well as relevant dates and times.
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,
Llywelyn Morgan
From: Public Library
Greetings from The Seattle Public Library.
Thank you for your interest in submitting a public records request to The Seattle Public Library. Please submit your request through the city of Seattle public records request center:
https://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center
Please let me know if you have any problems.
Sincerely,
Andra Addison
Communications Director
The Seattle Public Library
206-386-4103
From: Public Library
Greetings from The Seattle Public Library.
Thank you for your interest in submitting a public records request to The Seattle Public Library. Please submit your request through the city of Seattle public records request center:
https://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center
Please let me know if you have any problems.
Sincerely,
Andra Addison
Communications Director
The Seattle Public Library
206-386-4103
From: Public Library
Dear Llywelyn Morgan, Welcome to the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center (PRRC). Your request was received on January 19, 2018 and is appended below. (http://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center) The reference number for this request is C023045-012518. You will see this number in the title of any communications about this request. You will hear from a Public Disclosure Officer within five business days regarding the status of your request. Please visit the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center where you can manage your profile and access your request. Your login ID is: requests@muckrock.com (http://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center) If a Public Disclosure Officer submitted your public disclosure request into the PRRC on your behalf, please login and complete your new user account by following these steps: Access the Public Records Request Center Select 'Forgot my Password' Enter your 'Login ID' (email address) A temporary password will be sent to you via email Login with the temporary password You will be asked to create a new password You may now visit the PRRC 'My Records Request Center' anytime! (http://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center) Request C023045-012518:
From: Public Library
Dear Llywelyn Morgan Thank you for your interest in the City of Seattle and for registering to use the Public Records Request Center (PRRC). The PRRC is designed to assist you in organizing and tracking the progress of your request(s), downloading records and even paying online. You will still receive communications from the PRRC about your request here in your email account too. Your login ID is: requests@muckrock.com If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Customer Service Bureau at (206) 684-2489 (CITY) voice or (TTY) 7-1-1.
City of Seattle
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From: Public Library
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01/25/2018
Dear Llywelyn Morgan,
This acknowledges receipt of your public disclosure request C023045-012518 received on January 19, 2018 regarding: We interpret your request as follows:
All investigations or summary reports regarding complaints of misconduct raised by employees involving either Robert Gautschi or Harry Fithian, aka Joe Fithian while employed by The Seattle Public Library and any disciplinary actions in response, as well as any settlement agreements.
If we do not hear from you within 5 business days, we will assume that our interpretation is correct. At this time, the City anticipates that it will be able to provide a first installment of records on or about Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. However, please note that this time estimate may change based on any clarification you provide and as we continue to process your request.
Sincerely,
Andra Addison Communications Director The Seattle Public Library 206-386-4103
To monitor the progress, update this request, make payments and download your responsive records please log into the
Public Records Request Center. (http://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center)
From: Public Library
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Hello Llywelyn,
I have gathered the documents responsive to your request. Some of the records include the names of employees involved in other investigations and in the interest of protecting employee privacy, I would ask that those names be redacted.
If I do not hear back from you in five days, I will assume you have given permission for me to redact those names and will have the documents ready for you on or about Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
Sincerely,
Andra Addison
Communications Director
To monitor the progress, update this request, make payments and download your responsive records please log into the
Public Records Request Center. (http://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center)
From: Public Library
Dear Llywelyn Morgan,
Records in response to your public disclosure request
C023045-012518 received on January 19, 2018 are now available. The cost for the records is as follows:
Invoice Number: INV18-C023045-1
Total:
$1.25
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From: Public Library
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Dear Llywelyn Morgan,
Records in response to your public disclosure request C023045-012518 received on January 19, 2018 are now available to download. The cost for copies will be as follows:
Total: $1.25
To pay by check:
• Make the check payable to: City of Seattle.
• Include the request number C023045-012518 in the memo line of the check.
• Include a copy of this invoice with your check. • Send the check to: Andra Addison, public disclosure officer The Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
Once your payment has been approved, we will send you an email with instructions on how to download the records. Note that City staff must manually upload records. Records will be available one to two business days after payment.
You have 30 days from today’s date to pay for your records. If the City does not receive your payment within this time period, your request will be considered abandoned, and you will need to submit a new request.
Sincerely,
Andra Addison
Communications Director
The Seattle Public Library 206-386-4103
To monitor the progress, update this request, make payments and download your responsive records please log into the
Public Records Request Center. (http://www.seattle.gov/public-records/public-records-request-center)
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