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November 9, 2007
To the Purchasing/Procurement Department, or Records Custodian:
I request information pursuant to the Public Records Act, Chapter 119 of the Florida
Statutes (2007):
• The total dollar amount spent in any and all forms of advertising for fiscal years
2004, 2005 and 2006. Please categorize them as follows:
o The amounts spent on print (newspaper, magazines, etc.), direct mail,
electronic (radio, TV), and the Internet;
o For the print category, the amounts spent on display advertisements, on
classified advertisements, and on legal advertisements, respectively.
• In addition, I am requesting the total dollar amounts spent with regard to
advertising in or with minority business enterprises (MBEs), women-owned
businesses (WBEs) and/or the disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) for
fiscal years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
This request includes copies of every document related to the matter, regardless of the
format in which the information is stored.
If you refuse to provide this information, Chapter 119 requires you advise me in writing
and indicate the applicable exemption to the Public Records Act. Also, please state with
particularity the reasons for your decision, as required by Section 119.07(2)(a).
I agree to pay the actual cost of duplication as defined in Section 119.07(1)(a). However,
if you anticipate that in order to satisfy this request, "extensive use" of information
technology resources or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance as defined in Section
119.07(1)(b) will be required, please provide a written estimate and j ustification.
I request these records be available by November 20, 2007. The documents can be sent
via e-mail to me at ccherry2@aol.com, or mailed to 5207 Washington Blvd., Tampa, FL
33619.
If you have any questions or need more information in order to expedite this request,
please call me at 813-267-7342.
Sincerely,
Charles VU. Cherry II, Esq.
Publisher
November 9, 2007
To the Purchasing/Procurement Department, or Records Custodian:
I request information pursuant to the Public Records Act, Chapter 119 of the Florida
Statutes (2007):
• The total dollar amount spent in any and all forms of advertising for fiscal years
2004, 2005 and 2006. Please categorize them as follows:
o The amounts spent on print (newspaper, magazines, etc.), direct mail,
electronic (radio, TV), and the Internet;
o For the print category, the amounts spent on display advertisements, on
classified advertisements, and on legal advertisements, respectively.
• In addition, I am requesting the total dollar amounts spent with regard to
advertising in or with minority business enterprises (MBEs), women-owned
businesses (WBEs) and/or the disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) for
fiscal years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
This request includes copies of every document related to the matter, regardless of the
format in which the information is stored.
If you refuse to provide this information, Chapter 119 requires you advise me in writing
and indicate the applicable exemption to the Public Records Act. Also, please state with
particularity the reasons for your decision, as required by Section 119.07(2)(a).
I agree to pay the actual cost of duplication as defined in Section 119.07(1)(a). However,
if you anticipate that in order to satisfy this request, "extensive use" of information
technology resources or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance as defined in Section
119.07(1)(b) will be required, please provide a written estimate and j ustification.
I request these records be available by November 20, 2007. The documents can be sent
via e-mail to me at ccherry2@aol.com, or mailed to 5207 Washington Blvd., Tampa, FL
33619.
If you have any questions or need more information in order to expedite this request,
please call me at 813-267-7342.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Cherry II, Esq.
Publisher