Freedom of Information Act

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records. Exemptions are described under 5ILCS 140, Section 7 and Section 7.5. In addition, some records may be subject to confidentiality provisions imposed by other state or federal law; the FOIA process for disclosure of information does not supersede these other applicable statutory and judicial mandates.

For non-commercial purpose requests, a response will be provided within five (5) business days from the day after the request is received. For commercial purpose FOIA requests, a response will be provided within 21 business days from the day after the request is received.

The first day starts on the business day after the requested is “received”. The date that the request was received does not count as “day one.” Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(d), that time period may be extended for an additional five business days from the date of the original due date. If additional time is needed, you will receive an extension letter. In addition, a written agreement with the requester can extend the deadline for response beyond the statutory time requirements.

While Frankfort Park District does not require the completion of a standard from to file a FOIA request, all requests must be in writing and can be hand delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed to the District’s FOIA Officers listed below. Please be clear and specific when describing the records you are requesting.

Established Fees

Copies (8.5×11″or 8.5×14″, B&W)

• First 50 pages Free
• Additional pages $0.15/side

Other Types of Records with Set Fees

• Actual Cost

Certification

• $1.00/record plus copy

Mailing

• Cost of Postage

If the requested records are of a type not listed above, then the fees charged for copying the records will be the actual charges incurred by the District, and the above fees will not apply. The above fees will also not apply if the fee for the requested records is otherwise fixed by statute. If the requested records are produced on an electronic medium, then the Requestor must pay the actual cost of the medium.

 

Records Kept at the Park District Offices

All items are available immediately on the Park District website:

• Budget
• Annual Audit
• Tax Levy
• Master Plan

(FOIA)In compliance with recent legislation, the Frankfort Park District offers the following information regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The (5 ILCS 140/) Illinois Freedom of Information Act is a state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records. The law provides that a person can ask a public body for a copy of its records on a specific subject, and the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure.

Persons requesting documents from the Frankfort Park District under the FOIA must make such requests in writing by filling out the Request for Information form. This form is available at the park district office, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL.

Click here to download the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Form.

For more information about the Illinois Freedom of Information Act please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/

Mission Statement

It is the purpose of the Frankfort Park District to design, provide and maintain park facilities, open space and recreation programs in the most functional, attractive and fiscally responsible manner possible, and to meet the needs of its residents by utilizing volunteers through civic and intergovernmental agreements.

FPD Operating Budget: $2,500,000
Total Full Time Staff: 13
Total Part Time Staff: 74

Park Board Commissioners

Tom Barz, President
Tom Ruvoli, Treasurer
Mark Ponton, Secretary
Elmer Gentry
Michael McCarey

FOIA Officers

Gina Hassett  – Primary FOIA Officer
Regina Ross-Ellison  – Secondary FOIA Officer