Must the City agree to provide copies of “future records”?

No. A future record is one that does not exist today but may be created in the future. If there is no "writing," there can be no "public record" and, accordingly, there can be no requirement to allow inspection or copying as a result of a current request. Obviously, if a future request is made and the record then exists, the request will need to be considered. The City's obligation is confined to existing records.

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1. How do I submit a Public Records Request?
2. Can I See All City Records?
3. Will my request for records be kept confidential?
4. How are the five business days calculated when responding to a public records request?
5. Must the City copy records at no charge for non-profit organizations?
6. What is third party notification?
7. When is a request considered abandoned?
8. How does the City handle large requests?
9. Where can I find Council meeting recordings, minutes and agendas?
10. How do I get Birth/Death, Marriage, or Divorce certificates?
11. Must the City agree to provide copies of “future records”?
12. What public records are exempt from disclosure?