A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Batavia, Illinois, regarding residential and commercial building permits on October 30, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs at Kane County Reporter, we have requested specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The request is for a list of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present date.
The information sought includes the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address where the work is being performed, and contractor's name. In addition to this data on new permits, we have also asked for a list of all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status.
This request aims to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable by sharing this information with our readers. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to these public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
In light of our role in disseminating information to the public as a media organization, we have requested a fee waiver for this information. We will keep you updated as more details become available.
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