What is a commercial request?

A commercial request seeks public records for sale, resale, solicitation, or advertising. Requests by news media, non-profits, and academic institutions are not considered commercial.

How are commercial requests handled?

Public bodies have 21 business days to respond and may provide, deny, delay, or declare a request unduly burdensome.

Are fees charged?

The first 50 black-and-white pages are free; additional pages may cost up to 15 cents per page.

FOIA requests may be submitted in writing, online, or by letter to the City Clerk’s Office.

• Name, address, phone number, and email (if available)
• Specific description of the records requested
• Whether inspection, copies, or both are requested