Name: Student Student

Affiliation: VroomAI

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/01/2025

Request Date End: 04/30/2025

Details: To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to all records related to the financial planning, execution, and funding of the 2025 University of Connecticut athletic championship parade and associated events.

Please provide the following:

A full itemized breakdown of all expenses incurred in connection with the parade and related activities, including but not limited to:

Vehicle rentals or purchases

Security, staffing, and overtime pay

Stage or event setup and teardown

Audio/visual and broadcast services

Signage, promotional materials, and branded apparel

Catering, transportation, or hospitality services

Identification of the funding sources used to cover the above expenditures, categorized by:

University general funds

Athletics department revenues

Student fee allocations

Sponsorships, gifts, or external donations

Any use of state or federal funds

Documentation identifying which university offices or individuals authorized these expenditures.

Any internal communications (emails or memos) discussing:

Budget planning for the parade

Use of student or university funds

Public relations or media strategy tied to the event

I request that the documents be provided in digital format. Should any portion of this request be denied, please provide the specific exemption relied upon and a description of the appeals process as provided under Connecticut law.

Given the public interest in financial transparency regarding university priorities, I also request that any associated fees be waived.

Thank you for your time and compliance. I look forward to your acknowledgment and timely response.

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