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City staff flag rising cost of public‑records requests, propose fees to offset body‑camera redaction workload
Summary
City staff told council on July 15 that demand for public‑records requests — especially requests for police body‑worn camera footage — has grown to the point that the city’s current staffing and processes are strained and that a modest fee structure could reduce abusive requests and recover part of the expense.
City staff told council on July 15 that demand for public‑records requests — especially requests for police body‑worn camera footage — has grown to the point that the city’s current staffing and processes are strained and that a modest fee structure could reduce abusive requests and recover part of the expense.
Staff (Finance and Public Safety) presented program estimates showing the records program consumes about 1.54 full‑time equivalents across finance/admin and public safety. Staff said roughly…
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