SEASPAR is a joint agreement agency made up of units of local government. In accordance with the State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), requests for public records must be submitted in writing and directed to the Freedom of Information Officer at the following address:
Matthew Corso, FOIA Officer
SEASPAR
4500 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Attn: FOIA Request
Requests may also be submitted using our online FOIA request form. For more information, call 630.960.7600.
What is FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is an Illinois state statute that provides for access to public records from public bodies in an open and efficient manner. The full statute (5 ILCS 140) may be viewed on the Illinois General Assembly website. The statute ensures that records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request.
The following public records are available on the SEASPAR website for download at any time (no FOIA request required):
- SEASPAR FOIA DirectoryClicking this link will open a PDF document.
- Budget Presentation (Fiscal Year 2024)Clicking this link will open a PDF document.
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Fiscal Year 2022)Clicking this link will open a PDF document.
- Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2022)
- Board Meeting Agendas/Approved Minutes
- Board Meeting ScheduleClicking this link will open a PDF document.
- Organizational ChartClicking this link will open a PDF document.
- Strategic Plan (2022-2025)Clicking this link will open a PDF document.
- Needs Assessment (2023)Clicking this link will open a PDF document.
The following are types of public records maintained by SEASPAR and available for inspection at the SEASPAR office located at 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515:
- Board policies and administrative procedures
- Annual Reports
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund employee compensation disclosure
- Annual budgets
- Tax levy documentation
- Audit reports
SEASPAR participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). To view certain employer cost and participation information without the need to submit a FOIA request, visit the IMRF website.
How can I submit a FOIA request?
To simplify the process of requesting information, SEASPAR offers an online FOIA request form. Alternatively, you may download a FOIA request formClicking this link will open a PDF document. that can be completed and submitted by mail to the address below:
Matthew Corso, FOIA Officer
SEASPAR
4500 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
ATTN: FOIA Request
You are not required to use either of these forms, but any requests not utilizing these forms should state that the information is being sought under the Freedom of Information Act. Provide a brief description of the public records requested, being as specific as possible.
What happens after I submit a request?
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to respond in five business days after receipt of a request. A five-day extension is allowed with written notification to the requester.
If the requested records are 50 pages or less in length, the pages will be copied (regular size, black and white) and the requester will be called regarding when the documents are ready to be picked up. (If the documents are mailed, the postage will need to be reimbursed before the documents are mailed to requester.) If the records exceed 50 pages, the requester will be informed of the duplication cost before they are copied.
What are the costs for duplication?
| Paper copy from paper or electronic source (50 pages or less) (Regular size, black and white) (Color copies and odd-sized documents will be charged accordingly.) |
No Charge |
| Paper copy from paper or electronic source (51 pages or more) (Color copies and odd-sized documents will be charged accordingly.) |
$0.15 per page |
| Copy of audio or video material | Cost of media |