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2. Pursuant to Oregon Public Records Laws, §192.410-192.505  

   This form is required if requesting to inspect or obtain copies of public records held by the City of Forest Grove. To expedite your request, please complete all the information below.

   • The City shall respond to public record requests within five (5) business days acknowledging receipt of the request. If the time required to respond to request exceeds 15 business days from the original date of recipt, the requester will receive written notification. Oregon law authorizes the City to establish fees to reimburse for actual costs in making public records available.
   • The City shall waive the first 30 minutes of staff research time. After that, charges are assessed for staff time to complete the work performed. If cost is estimated to exceed $25, the requester will receive written notification. The City may require confirmation and/or pre-payment before taking further action on the request. 
   • Full payment of total amount of costs incurred must be paid before public records are inspected or copies released. If records are exempt from disclosure, specific reason(s) will be provided.

4. Fee Schedule

   Effective July 1, 2025

   Document Copy	$21.50, plus $0.10 per page over 10 pages (1 free copy to victim up to 20 pages)
   Digital Storage Device	$31.00 per device
   Research Fee	$77.00 per hour (No charge first 30 minutes of staff time)
   Research Fee - City Attorney's Office	Attorney's hourly billing rate + costs

6. I understand the above statements and fee schedule*

   1. Yes
8. First and Last Name*
9. Date of Request:*
   Date of Request:
11. Mailing Address:*
12. City:*
14. State:*
15. Zip Code:*
17. Phone Number:*
18. Email Address:*
20. Agree to Pay up to $25 without further approval.*

    1. Yes
21. Preferred Method of Delivery (fees may apply):*

    1. Email
    2. Mail

    1. Pick up at City Hall
    2. View on Site
23. Description: *

    Please include the following when describing the records requested, to the extent known, and with as much detail as possible:

    • Dates (start to end)
    • Title 
    • Subject matter
    • Type of document (reports, memos, studies, etc)
    • Address of any real property at issue
25. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
27. Electronic Signature*
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