Spring Lake, MI · Ottawa County
FOIA Denial and Fee Appeal Form
Spring Lake Township requestors use this form to appeal a denied public-records request or a fee they believe exceeds the permitted amount.
What this form is
The form provides sections to appeal a denial of records and to appeal an excessive fee. It asks for request and delivery details, the records requested, reasons for the appeal, and the requestor’s signature and date; the township uses the response sections to record its determination. Use the applicable section when appealing a township FOIA decision.
Who needs it
A person who wants to appeal Spring Lake Township’s denial of a public-records request or a fee they believe is excessive needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit the written appeal to the head of the public body. The form lists Spring Lake Township at 101 South Buchanan, Spring Lake, MI 49456.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the appeal, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the FOIA appeal PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Section
Fill in the request details and explain why you are appealing the denial or fee.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed to explain your reasons for appeal.
- 4
Submit The Appeal
Send the written appeal to the head of the public body at the township address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I appeal with this form?
- The form has separate sections for appealing a denial of records and appealing a FOIA fee you believe exceeds the permitted amount.
- What information does the appeal form request?
- It asks for request and delivery details, the records requested, reasons for the appeal, and the requestor’s signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Appeal Form?
- No. The requestor signs and dates the appeal. The form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIA Appeal Form?
- Submit the written appeal to the head of the public body. The form lists Spring Lake Township at 101 South Buchanan, Spring Lake, MI 49456.