Opra Request
Hi,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
A list of properties that currently have 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.
All Request Years 2018 to 2020
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)
Thank you so much for your time,
Corey Beckwith
Good afternoon,
Your request has been received and will be responded to within the statutory time frame.
Thank you,
Marie J. Quiñones-Wilson
Borough Clerk
Borough of Bergenfield
198 N. Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
[Bergenfield Borough request email]
201-387-4055 ext. 6
-----Original Message-----
From: corey Beckwith <[OPRA #15570 email]>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 3:02 PM
To: Marie Quinones <[Bergenfield Borough request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Opra Request
Hi,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
A list of properties that currently have 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.
All Request Years 2018 to 2020
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)
Thank you so much for your time,
Corey Beckwith
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Good afternoon -
I received your OPRA request on July 27, 2020 for a copy of “a list of
properties that currently have 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. All requests years 2018 to 2020.” This response is
being provided to you on the first (1^st) business day of the custodian’s
receipt of the said request.
The following records are being provided in their entirety and are
responsive to your request:
1. Tax Account Delinquent Report (1093 pages)
2. Detailed Lien Account Status Report (22 pages)
3. Code Enforcement Complaint List (26 pages)
4. Vacant-Foreclosed Properties List (14 pages)
There are no further records pertaining to your request.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.b, there is no cost associated with this
request as the documents are being transmitted to you electronically.
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or
unfulfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a
right to challenge the decision by the Borough of Bergenfield 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 [1][email address], or
at their website at [2]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,
Marie J. Quiñones-Wilson
Borough Clerk
Borough of Bergenfield
198 N. Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
[3][Bergenfield Borough request email]
201-387-4055 ext. 6
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