State Records Committee Appeal Decision 2018-44

BEFORE THE STATE RECORDS COMMITTEE OF THE STATE OF UTAH

BRADY EAMES, Petitioner, v.

WELLSVILLE CITY, Respondent.

DECISION AND ORDER

Case No. 18-44

By this appeal, Petitioner, Brady Eames, seeks access to records allegedly held by Respondent, Wellsville City.

FACTS

On or about August 10, 2018, Mr. Eames made a records request to Wellsville City ("Respondent"), pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act (“GRAMA”). Mr. Eames requested records relating to any and all documentation of the penal bonds which have been issued, any and all documentation of the oaths of office, and any and all respective agreements relating to the Utah Local Governments’ Trust (“ULGT”).

On or about August 17, 2018, Respondent provided Mr. Eames with the oaths of office pursuant to his request. On October 22, 2018, Respondent provided a copy of the bond billing information that was available. Mr. Eames indicated that he was not satisfied with the billing statements and filed an appeal.

Thereafter, Respondent contacted Old Republic Surety Group and obtained a copy of the actual bonds. On October 26, 2018, Respondent provided the bonds and billing statements. Mr. Eames filed an appeal with the State Records Committee (“Committee”).

During a hearing held on November 8, 2018, Mr. Eames stated that he was satisfied with the Respondent’s response to his records request and that the matter should be withdrawn. Accordingly, the appeal was withdrawn by Petitioner.

ORDER

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT the appeal of Petitioner, Brady Eames is WITHDRAWN.

Entered this 20th day of November 2018

BY THE STATE RECORDS COMMITTEE

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DAVID FLEMING, Chairperson
State Records Committee