Freedom of Information

Tammy Hintz, FOIA Officer, 219 Locust Street, Delavan, IL 61734

 

The city will honor requests for non-exempt information as prescribed by the Freedom of Information Act.  All requests should contain name, address and contact information for the requestor, as well as a description of the records being requested.  The FOIA officer must comply or deny the request within 5 working days.  The denial must be in writing.  An additional 10 working days are allowed to complete the request if certain circumstances exist.  The requestor must be notified of the reason for the delay, in writing, with the initial 5-day response time.  For a complete list of exemptions, the entire Act is detailed on the website of, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, State of Illinois, http//www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov

 

Freedom of Information Requests

It is the policy of the City of Delavan to process all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in accordance with the state law.

 

There are several methods by which one can request records:

            Via email to cityofdelavan@delavanil.org

            Written Paper copy, blank or form can be provided

            Via USPS to City of Delavan, FOIA Officer, PO Box 590, 219 Locust,

            Delavan, IL 61734-0590

 

The City will supply up to fifty (50) black and white pages of requested records NOT intended for commercial use at no charge to the requester.  Fees for additional copying are as follows .15 per page. 

 

List of Documents/ Categories of Records

FOIA Request Form                                                   Annual Compensation/ Benefits Report

Minutes- Excluding Executive Session                      Treasurer’s Report

Ordinance and Resolution Copies                              Tax Levy

City Map/ Zoning Map/ Ward Map                            City Budget

Voter Registration                                                       City Annual Financial Report

Code Book for Review

Permit Forms