FOIA
FOIA REQUESTS
Information Request: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
To make an information request you will need to fill out a FOIA Request Form. This form should be submitted to the FOIA Officer as noted below. Once submitted, the form will be reviewed by the FOIA Officer and the requester will be responded to in accordance with the requirements of state law.
Please navigate this website using the navigation bar or search function on the homepage. If the records you are seeking are not located on the website, you may submit a FOIA request. Please carefully read the information below. Illinois law requires public bodies to comply with or deny a FOIA request within five business days unless the time for response is extended for an additional five business days, as allowed under the law. A request for records to be used for a commercial purpose requires a public body to respond within 21 business days.
METHODS TO REQUEST INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RECORDS:
Please complete the FOIA request form on the website or available at City Hall and mail, fax, email, or hand-deliver to City Hall. Please be specific in the nature of your request in order for FOIA Officers to process your request more efficiently. Illinois law does not require you to submit the FOIA Request Form, but the request should be in writing.
*Electronic records can be requested and will be provided, as allowed under the law.
COPY FEES: (Some fees are regulated by state statutes)
- First 50 pages are free (black & white, letter or legal size)
- 15 cents per page thereafter (black & white, letter or legal size)
- Actual costs of copying for color copies
Fees are subject to Sections 6 of the FOIA.
FOIA OFFICERS:
- Janis Tures (Administration and Public Works)
- Robert Smith (Police Department)
HOURS TO INSPECT/REVIEW RECORDS:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday
ACCESS TO RECORDS:
FOIA Requests are accepted via e-mail at the addresses above, facsimile, and personal delivery or U.S. mail at the addresses below.
RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON IMMEDIATE REQUEST:
The information available for immediate request can be viewed on our website in addition to the summary below. The following is available upon immediate request at City Hall:
- Organizational Chart
- Brief description: The City of Genoa’s purpose is “..the peace, order and good governance” of the municipal district as defined in the Local Government Act of 1989. The City of Genoa operates under the Mayor/Aldermanic form of government with an elected Mayor and eight Alderman. The City provides a wide range of services including police protection, water supply, sanitary sewer collection and treatment, stormwater collection, public works operations, road maintenance, building and inspection services, development planning, and general administrative services.
- Operating budget total amount, budgets available here
- Elected (City Council) and Appointed Officials (Boards and Commissions)
RECORDS ON FILE:
The City keeps a wide range of documents on file including but not limited to: building permits, budget reports, budgets, audits, meeting agendas and minutes, and planning and zoning documents.
CONTACT:
Phone: (815) 784-2327 / Fax: (815) 784-2988
Email: jtures@genoa-il.com
CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS:
8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday – Friday (Closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00)
LOCATION:
City of Genoa City Hall
333 E First Street
Genoa, IL 60135
MAILING ADDRESS:
City of Genoa
333 E First Street
Genoa, IL 60135
LOCATIONS:
Municipal Building
333 East First Street
Genoa, IL 60135
Public Works
100 Madison Street
Genoa, IL 60135
EMPLOYEES:
Alyssa Seguss – City Administrator
Robert Smith – Police Chief
Lucas Smith– Public Works Director
Janis Tures – Finance Director
19 Full-Time Employees
23 Part-Time and Seasonal Employees