Harbor Beach, MI · Huron County
FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form
Harbor Beach requestors use this form to appeal a fee they believe exceeds the amount permitted for a Freedom of Information Act request.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal an excess fee charged for a Harbor Beach Freedom of Information Act request. It asks for requestor and request details, the records requested, and specific reasons explaining how the required fee exceeds the amount permitted. The form also includes sections for the City’s response, determination, and notice of the requestor’s right to seek judicial review.
Who needs it
A person or organization that requested records from Harbor Beach and believes the required FOIA fee exceeds the amount permitted may use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This appeal is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form for your Harbor Beach records-request fee appeal.
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Complete the Requestor Details
Provide your contact information, request details, requested records, and delivery method.
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Explain the Fee Appeal
Specifically identify how the required fee exceeds the amount permitted. Attach additional sheets if needed.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the requestor section; the form does not include a notary block.
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Submit to the City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form for?
- It lets a requestor appeal a fee for a Harbor Beach FOIA request that they believe exceeds the amount permitted. The appeal must specifically identify how the required fee exceeds that amount.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for requestor contact details, information about the records request and delivery method, the records requested, and specific reasons for appealing the fee.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form?
- No. The form has a requestor signature and date line but no notary block. It does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form?
- The form does not state how or where to submit the appeal. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.