File #: REP 18-067    Version: 1 Name: Ordinance Charging Fees For Public Records
Type: Informational Report Status: Meeting Item
File created: 1/29/2018 In control: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
On agenda: 2/5/2018 Final action:
Title: Draft Ordinance Related to Public Records Fees Details: Legislative changes to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.56, the Public Records Act, authorizes agencies to charge for providing copies of electronically produced public records. Agencies may either calculate actual costs to process requests or use the fees outlined in the law. Staff proposed to use the default fee schedule outlined by the state. Under the law, an ordinance is required to authorize the adoption of the state's rules, which allow for fees. The City Attorney drafted an ordinance for review. Presenter: Jennifer Gorsuch, Administrative Services Director
Sponsors: Jennifer Gorsuch
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance Related to Charging Fees Under the Public Records Act
Related files: ORD 18-005
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Draft Ordinance Related to Public Records Fees

Details:  Legislative changes to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.56, the Public Records Act, authorizes agencies to charge for providing copies of electronically produced public records. Agencies may either calculate actual costs to process requests or use the fees outlined in the law. Staff proposed to use the default fee schedule outlined by the state. Under the law, an ordinance is required to authorize the adoption of the state's rules, which allow for fees. The City Attorney drafted an ordinance for review.

Presenter:  Jennifer Gorsuch, Administrative Services Director

Recommended Action

Recommended Action:  Staff recommends this item be placed on the February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda for Council's consideration.