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FOI #22-257 (07-19-22, 10:39 am) - Subject - Athletics Documents
Name - Kevin Cohen
Affiliation - Winthrop Intelligence LLC
Pursuant to applicable authority, I am writing to request copies of the following “Documents” for the athletic department staff listed below:
Current employment contract and salary (Letter of intent, form agreement, or applicable document / record which shows annual compensation and start/end date of employment). If an employee does not have a formal written agreement, please provide (ideally in a spreadsheet or table format): Name, Compensation, and Start/End Date (or write “At Will” if applicable).
1. Allen John University of Connecticut
2. Auriemma Geno University of Connecticut
3. Barthel E.J. University of Connecticut
4. Braley Ryan University of Connecticut
5. Charlton Nick University of Connecticut
6. Dailey Chris University of Connecticut
7. Darras Sarah University of Connecticut
8. Davidson Beau University of Connecticut
9. Diabate Siriki University of Connecticut
10. Doran James University of Connecticut
11. Elliott Jamelle University of Connecticut
12. Francisco Janelle University of Connecticut
13. Goodman Andrew University of Connecticut
14. Harris Madi University of Connecticut
15. Hilliard Dalton University of Connecticut
16. Howard Bob University of Connecticut
17. Hudy Andrea University of Connecticut
18. Hurley Dan University of Connecticut
19. Joe Errin University of Connecticut
20. Johnson Mat University of Connecticut
21. Kaplan Dave University of Connecticut
22. Kimball Amanda University of Connecticut
23. King Matt University of Connecticut
24. Marinelli John University of Connecticut
25. McClendon Kenny University of Connecticut
26. Mooney Carley University of Connecticut
27. Moore Tom University of Connecticut
28. Mora Jim University of Connecticut
29. Murray Luke University of Connecticut
30. Roberts Gavin University of Connecticut
31. Sammis Gordon University of Connecticut
32. Shearer Doug University of Connecticut
33. Spanos Lou University of Connecticut
34. Valley Morgan University of Connecticut
35. West Chris University of Connecticut
36. Young Kimani University of Connecticut
FOI #22-256 (07-18-22, 10:25 pm) - Subject - Copy of FOI #22-171 and Criminal Information Summary
Name - Richard Padilla
Affiliation -
Copy of FOI #22-171 pertaining to the arrest of a student in the early hours of 9/27/201 and the criminal information summary associated with this case.
FOI #22-255 (07-18-22, 12:13 pm) - Subject - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources funding
Name - Liza Wood
Affiliation - UC Davis
Dear Public Records,
I would like to request records on the sources of funding for the departments within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources from 2000-2020, particularly grants and sponsored programs. These data may be housed in the Sponsored Programs Services, and/or the College’s (or departments within the College’s) financial department. The details I am interested in are as follows:
Granting agency (e.g. USDA NIFA)
Grant amount ($)
Grant period (years for which funding is distributed)
Title of grant project
Principal Investigator(s) (PI) on the grant
Department(s) of the PI(s)
Company/organizational match or contribution (if applicable)
I understand that this is a large request. Please reach out and let me know if you have any questions or clarifying points about this request.
FOI #22-254 (07-18-22, 8:32 am) - Subject - RFP KP062121: Billing and Payments Tool
Name - Dawn Williams
Affiliation - TouchNet Information Systems, Inc.
TouchNet requests all records pertaining to the following request for proposals (RFP): RFP Number: KP062121 RFP Title: Billing and Payments Tool. Specifically, I am requesting the following documents:
FOI #22-253 - Subject - Supplemental Utility Plant project
Name - Hope Redding
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Sec. 1-210, we are requesting copies of the following:
•A full list of all contractors and subcontractors awarded by Bond Brothers, Inc for construction work to be performed on the Supplemental Utility Plant project referenced above,•The certified payroll records submitted by Ferguson Mechanical, and any of their subcontractors, for work performed on the Supplemental Utility Plants project referenced above, and•The Prevailing Wage Schedule issued by the Connecticut Department of Labor for the Supplemental Utility Plant project referenced above
I would like to request all payments made by UConn / UConn Avery Point to the City of Groton for use of Washington Park for baseball practice / games over the past 3 years.
I am interested in receiving purchasing records from University of Connecticut School of Medicine for purchases made from 10/05/21 to present. I work for a company called SciLeads and would like to use the information for commercial purposes.
The information I'm interested in includes:
1. Purchase order number or equivalent
2. Purchase order date
3. Line item details
4. Line item quantity
5. Line item price
6. Vendor name
7. Delivery Address
A full list of all contractors and subcontractors awarded by Turner Construction for construction work to be performed on the UCONN Hockey Ice Arena & I-Lot Improvements project referenced above,
• The certified payroll records submitted by Professional Drywall, and any of their subcontractors, for work performed on the UCONN Hockey Ice Arena & I-Lot Improvements project referenced above, and
• The Prevailing Wage Schedule issued by the Connecticut Department of Labor for the UCONN Hockey Ice Arena & I-Lot Improvements project referenced above.
I am interested in receiving purchasing records from University of Connecticut for purchases made from 01/19/22 to present. I work for a company called SciLeads and would like to use the information for commercial purposes.
The information I'm interested in includes:
1. Purchase order number or equivalent
2. Purchase order date
3. Line item details
4. Line item quantity
5. Line item price
6. Vendor name
7. Delivery Address