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Board upholds FOIA fee estimate; one abstention recorded
Summary
On a 3-1 vote with one abstention July 27, the Oscoda Township Board upheld the FOIA fee estimate for Request 2026-26, finding the assessed fees reasonable under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
The Oscoda Township Board considered a FOIA fee appeal (Request 2026-26) on July 27 and voted to uphold the township's original fee estimate, finding the assessed fees reasonable and in compliance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
The motion to uphold the fee estimate passed with Ms. McGuire, Mr. Wygant and Mr. Cummings voting yes; Supervisor Tregear voted no and Trustee Linderman abstained. The board authorized the Township Manager to issue a written determination letter consistent with that finding.
Why it matters: FOIA fee disputes determine how much requesters pay for records searches and production. The board's decision leaves the original fee estimate intact and instructs the manager to notify the requester in writing.
