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Board denies FOIA request for GIS data layers citing $2,500 production cost
Summary
County Controller Paul Compo briefed the board on a FOIA request for GIS data layers and the estimated $2,500 cost to produce them; the board voted to deny the request and authorized the chair to sign the denial letter.
County Controller Paul Compo reviewed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking Crawford County GIS data layers and explained the county's process for FOIA fee appeals. Compo noted the estimated cost to produce the requested GIS layers was $2,500. Following discussion the board voted to deny the FOIA request and authorized the board chair to sign the denial letter (motion by Goscicki, second by Kraycs); roll-call votes were recorded as unanimous 'aye.'
Compo's presentation included Crawford County's Policy Statement for Enhanced Access to Public Records and a description of the FOIA fee-appeal process. The board did not direct staff to produce the GIS layers at county expense during the meeting.
