Must the City agree to provide copies of "future records"?

No. A future record is one that does not exist today but may be created in the future. If there is no "writing," there can be no "public record" and, accordingly, there can be no requirement to allow inspection or copying as a result of a current request. Obviously, if a future request is made and the record then exists, the request will need to be considered. The City's obligation is confined to existing records. 

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1. What is a public record?
2. Must the City create a document when responding to a specific request for public disclosure?
3. What public information is exempt from disclosure?
4. Are public records requests confidential?
5. Where can I find City Council Agendas & Minutes?
6. How do I obtain copies of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate?
7. How are the five business days calculated when responding to a public records request?
8. Do all City records have to be stored at City Hall?
9. Must the City agree to provide copies of "future records"?
10. Can the City utilize an installment methodology to respond to my records request?
11. If a record I requested is denied, what are my options?