City of Summit

Open Public Records Request

Reference # OPRA-2020-01136

Dear Lance Sexton,

The City of Summit has fulfilled your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request dated 07/23/2020. The official Records Custodian received your request on 07/23/2020. As such, the seven (7) business day deadline to respond to your request is 08/03/2020.

Your OPRA request sought access to the following information:

Records requesting:  A list of properties in the Borough that currently have a delinquent taxes, open property liens, and code violations (including vacant properties).  This list should also include amounts of balances owed and the type of violation related to each particular property.  Description of Information Requested:  1. Tax Account Delinquent Report  2.  Detailed Lien Status Report  3.  Residential code enforcement violations currently active and pending that include: Residential Structures that are vacant and open to trespass.  Residential Properties with grass or weeds in excess of the city`s height limit.  Residential Structures without a current city certificate of occupancy.  Residential Properties on the cities vacant property registry (if applicable).

The records are being transmitted to you via Email. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.b. the cost associated with this request is $0.00.

You have a right to challenge the decision by the City of Summit to deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form.  You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law.  All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.

Sincerely,

Rosemary Licatese

City Clerk