FOIA Request to City of Waverly regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Waverly. The request seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records should include specific details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This information is sought for public interest purposes and aims to enhance transparency by disseminating relevant information to the public.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also highlights the importance of receiving these records in electronic format if available. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire requests a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, Prairie State Wire asserts their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
