Requests For Public Information And Documents 
Freedom Of Information Requests (FOIA)
Illinois Statute: 5 ILCS 140/3(c)

Most public information can be obtained upon request. However, there are times when a Freedom of Information Request Form (FOIA) is required to obtain information.

Once you have submitted a FOIA Request, you will receive a reply within five (5) business days, and in some instances, a ten (10) business day response may be necessary. FOIA requests for commercial purposes will receive a reply within 21 business days of receipt of the request.  A statutory fee of $.15 per page will be charged for all requests containing fifty (50) or more pages. Also, if you would like your FOIA certified, a fee of $1.00 applies. All responses will be provided via U.S. Mail unless arranged otherwise.

A FOIA request form is available through the Law Department, City Hall Annex, 1616 - 6th Avenue. Contact Heather Oepping at (309) 524-2015.  Forms are also available at the City Clerk's office, 619 – 16th Street. Phone: (309) 524-2004, or by clicking here.

Below is a list of documents/information that would require submission of a Freedom of Information Request form:

Police Reports
City issued licenses (licensee name, business address)
Water Bill, if the requester’s name is not the name on the bill

Below is a list of popular public documents that would not require submission of a Freedom of Information Request form:  

• *Elected Officials’ names, address & phone numbers

• *Code of Ordinances

• *Council Meeting Agendas

• *Council Meeting Minutes (Excluding Non-released Closed Session Minutes)

• *Boards & Commissions Meeting Agendas

• *Boards & Commission Minutes

• *Council Bills (Legislative Action)

• *Committee members - names only

• Building Permits (residential & commercial) (per approval of Building Official or designee that propriety/security info is not released)

• Current Uniform Codes - review only

(*) This information is available on the city’s website.

Information about the municipal government body providing this information 

Moline has a Council-City Administrator form of local government. The City Council comprises the policy leadership that directs the city government to meet the needs and wants of the citizens of Moline. The City Council is responsible for setting all municipal policies and legislative action such as adopting ordinances and resolutions, determining the tax rate, and approving the annual budget and contracts. The City Administrator is appointed to carry out municipal policies with the assistance of the entire city staff, and to ensure that the entire community is being served.

The City Council is Moline’s Legislative body and is comprised of the Mayor, one member from each of the seven wards within the city, and one At-large member. The citizens elect each member to a two-year alternating term. All elected officials serve on a part-time basis. Five members constitute a quorum, which is required to conduct City business.

Total operating budget for the City of Moline is $124,033,170 for 2010.

Number of City buildings/offices: (13)
City Hall
East Annex
Police Department
Fire – Central Station
Fire – Station 2
Fire – Station 3
Fire – Station 4
Public Works Building
WPC North Slope
WPC South Slope
WPC Sewer Maintenance
Water Plant
Library

Number of full and part-time employees:  439 total employees (396 FT and 43 PT)