Freedom of Information Request

Tired of getting answers like this:

"The information signs on Rochester Street were implemented by the Project Manager at the request of the Preston St BIA. This was coordinated with the local Councillor and approved by our Program Manager, and myself. Staff of Traffic and Parking Operations Branch were contacted concerning the traffic detours and to create the signs. The Councillor's office circulated 375 flyers about the signs in the area. The signs were paid for from the project budget, and are based on signs that were used during the Richmond Rd reconstruction."

In response to questions asking for detailed information of the cost, internal review/approval processes and precedent for advertising in conjunction with road construction I filed a freedom of information request today.

Information Sought:

1. Detailed breakdown of the costs for the (1) design, (2) manufacturer, (3) installation & maintenance and (4) removal for all informational (advertising) signs erected, or to be erected, on Rochester Street or other streets around the Preston Street Sewer reconstruction, and directing citizens to BIA businesses on Preston Street.
2. Copies of requests for review of this signage, and related responses, from appropriate approval departments, including but not limited to signs by-law and traffic (or meeting minutes where such approval was sought or given).
3. Copies of the request from the BIA for such signage – or copies of the meeting minutes where it was requested.
4. Copies of any meetings minutes or documents (including with the councilors office) where this request was reviewed or approved.
5. Copies of the instructions issued by the department to the manufacturer of the signs as well as assess to any documents covering the standards uses to define those instructions.
6. Access to review all notes, meeting minutes, approvals etc related to the erection of what the department refers to as similar signage (and precedent for this signage) erected during Westboro sewer/road construction in 2007.
   

The real pity is that I have to do this despite the mayors office requesting more than a month ago that staff and the local councilor supply detailed information.