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Board approves three transfers: FOIA software, fuel shortfall and interim parks electrical work

5772588 · September 15, 2025
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Summary

The Board approved three transfer requests: $13,000 for annual FOIA‑tracking software in the City Clerk’s office, an unbudgeted FY25 fuel payment for Public Works tied to new police vehicle consumption, and $47,000 reallocation in Parks & Recreation to pay outside electrical contractors while the department recruits a full‑time electrician.

The Board of Estimate and Taxation approved three operating transfers on Sept. 15 covering a city clerk software subscription, a fuel shortfall in Public Works and a temporary reallocation in Parks and Recreation.

The City Clerk "It's working very well," said Irene, describing the FOIA tracking platform. She told the Board the city switched to software that funnels and logs all Freedom of Information Act requests through the clerk's office, which reduced missed requests and the city’s exposure to fines. The Board approved a $13,000 annual licensing fee to keep the FOIA…

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