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Other (indicate in message) Submitted: June 27, 2024 | Updated: August 6, 2024
(June 2024) Request for Rutherford County, NC Government: Contracts and agreements from 12/05/22 – 06/11/24.
Good evening Kim, Kristina, Amy, Paula, Steve, (or Records Officer / Custodian(s) of these records),
Please reply promptly to the following public records request, which I’m making in accordance with NC Public Records Law. https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html
NCGS 14-234(a) describes the creation or administration of contracts by public officers or employees on behalf of a public agency, deriving a direct benefit from a contract, influencing anyone involved in making or administering the contract, solicitation of gifts, receiving favors, promises, etc.
If such a record exists –
Please provide the electronic copy of any contract(s) and agreement(s) executed by Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg on behalf of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, where his spouse is an employee, consultant, lobbyist, or independent contractor for the vendor under the contract. During the specific time period of 12/05/2022 through 06/11/2024.
** I’m simply requesting an electronic copy of an electronic record, if one exists. I’m NOT asking for the opportunity to come in person to “inspect”, nor to obtain a printed copy of, this electronic record. I’m requesting explicitly that any responsive info be provided to me via the electronic medium / electronic format (in which the copy of this record already exists). If you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of this request, please specifically cite where a reason for denial is justified under NC Public Records Law. **
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Please note that by submitting this request, I’m NOT agreeing to pay any potential fees or associated costs related to my request. If it isn’t possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost and clear explanations of those charges upfront, and DO NOT proceed until I respond.
By Law I’m not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:
Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816
The request has been sent solely by me and my email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.
Thank you for your assistance!
** Sunshine Request (www.sunshinerequest.com) makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.
Status: Completed
Documents:
Activity:
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August 6, 2024 3:49 pm
6 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>
date: Aug 6, 2024, 3:49 PM
subject: Re: Public Record Request-2024117Hi Amy,
RE: Public Record Request-2024117
Thanks for sharing the file above on 08/01.
Later this afternoon or early tomorrow I will mark this request as “Completed” on our website.
Thank you for your assistance with my request!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Completed -
August 1, 2024 1:02 pm
6 months ago
from: Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
date: Aug 1, 2024, 1:02 PM
subject: Public Record Request-2024117Good Afternoon
The information you requested per your Public Records request (File #2024117) is enclosed.
If you have any questions, I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (828) 288-3317. When inquiring about this request, please reference File #2024117.
Amy Hamrick
Administrative Assistant
Rutherford County
289 N. Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-288-3317
STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
This electronic message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please delete it from your system and advise the sender above.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RECORD
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 132, et seq., this electronic mail message and any attachment hereto, as well as any electronic mail message(s) that may be sent in response to it may be considered a public record and as such are subject to requests for review.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 132,et.seq., this electronic mail message and any attachment hereto, as well as any electronic mail message(s) that may be sent in response to it may be considered public record and as such are subject to requests for review.
**Editor’s Note: Please see the 1 file referenced (“IMS-Rutherford-County-Executed.7.6.23.pdf”) at top left in our Documents section.
Status: Response Received from Government -
August 1, 2024 9:02 am
6 months ago
from: Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: Paula Roach <[email protected]>
date: Aug 1, 2024, 9:02 AM
subject: RE: Public Record Request-2024117Good Morning
I have received your email. I will follow up on this request.
Thanks
Amy
Status: Government Processing Request -
July 31, 2024 5:51 pm
6 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected]
date: Jul 31, 2024, 5:51 PM
subject: Re: Public Record Request-2024117Good evening Amy (and Paula now CCed),
This is my second attempt to follow up with you since 07/24 in regard to my request # 2024117. I have not heard back.
Can you please provide a status update or anticipated date for its completion?
I will follow up again in 1 week, if I don’t hear anything else before then.
Thank you for your help!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Follow up -
July 24, 2024 10:44 am
6 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>
date: Jul 24, 2024, 10:44 AM
subject: Re: Public Record Request-2024117Hi Amy,
In regard to my request # 2024117.
Can you provide a status update or anticipated date for its completion?
Thank you for your help!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Follow up -
June 28, 2024 8:40 am
7 months ago
from: Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
date: Jun 28, 2024, 8:40 AM
subject: Public Record Request-2024117Good Morning
Your request for information has been received. The request has been submitted to the appropriate departments for review. You will be contacted if/when the information is available for you to review along with instructions as to the location of the information. If a cost is associated with the request, you will be notified of any charges being incurred. Standard copies are $0.15 per impression excluding copies that are electronically provided. Data processing surcharges will be collected, if incurred.
If you have any questions, I can be reached by email at [email protected] and by phone at (828) 288-3317. When inquiring about this request, please reference file #2024117.
Amy Hamrick
Administrative Assistant
Rutherford County
289 N. Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-288-3317
STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
This electronic message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please delete it from your system and advise the sender above.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RECORD
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 132, et seq., this electronic mail message and any attachment hereto, as well as any electronic mail message(s) that may be sent in response to it may be considered a public record and as such are subject to requests for review.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 132,et.seq., this electronic mail message and any attachment hereto, as well as any electronic mail message(s) that may be sent in response to it may be considered public record and as such are subject to requests for review.
Status: Government Processing Request -
June 27, 2024 5:12 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Kim Aldridge <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected], Amy Hamrick <[email protected]>, [email protected], Steve Garrison <[email protected]>
date: Jun 27, 2024, 5:12 PM
subject: Public records request. (June 2024) Request for Rutherford County, NC Government: Contracts and agreements from 12/05/22 – 06/11/24.Good evening Kim, Kristina, Amy, Paula, Steve, (or Records Officer / Custodian(s) of these records),
Please reply promptly to the following public records request, which I’m making in accordance with NC Public Records Law. https://www.ncleg.net/
enactedlegislation/statutes/ html/bychapter/chapter_132. html NCGS 14-234(a) describes the creation or administration of contracts by public officers or employees on behalf of a public agency, deriving a direct benefit from a contract, influencing anyone involved in making or administering the contract, solicitation of gifts, receiving favors, promises, etc.
If such a record exists –
Please provide the electronic copy of any contract(s) and agreement(s) executed by Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg on behalf of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, where his spouse is an employee, consultant, lobbyist, or independent contractor for the vendor under the contract. During the specific time period of 12/05/2022 through 06/11/2024.** I’m simply requesting an electronic copy of an electronic record, if one exists. I’m NOT asking for the opportunity to come in person to “inspect”, nor to obtain a printed copy of, this electronic record. I’m requesting explicitly that any responsive info be provided to me via the electronic medium / electronic format (in which the copy of this record already exists). If you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of this request, please specifically cite where a reason for denial is justified under NC Public Records Law. **
————————————
Please note that by submitting this request, I’m NOT agreeing to pay any potential fees or associated costs related to my request. If it isn’t possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost and clear explanations of those charges upfront, and DO NOT proceed until I respond.
By Law I’m not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:
Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816The request has been sent solely by me and my email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.
Thank you for your assistance!
** Sunshine Request (www.sunshinerequest.com) makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.
Status: Sent to Government -
June 27, 2024 5:10 pm
7 months ago
Submitted to Sunshine Request
Status: Pending