Coal Creek Utility District is committed to transparency and providing access to public records in accordance with the Washington state Public Records Act (RCW Ch. 42.56). As described in the District's Resolution #1917, following are the steps to request public records from us:

1. Submitting a Request

You can submit a public records request in any the following ways:

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• In Person:  Visit our office during regular business hours:  Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; excluding legal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, December 24, and December 31.

• By Mail:  Send a Public Records Request form (available to download at the bottom of this page) to Coal Creek Utility District at 6801 132nd PL SE, Newcastle, WA 98059

• By Email:  Attach a photo of a completed a Public Records Request form (available to download at the bottom of this page) in an email to customerservice@ccud.org

Please include the following information in your request:

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• Your full name, your mailing address, best contact phone number, and email address.

• A clear description of the records you are requesting. Be as specific as possible, including dates where possible, to help us locate the records efficiently.

2. Acknowledgment of Request

Within five business days of receiving your request, we will:

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• Provide the requested records, or

• Acknowledge receipt of the request and provide an estimate of the time required to respond, or

• Deny the request with an explanation of the reason for denial.

If your request is unclear, we may ask for clarification to ensure we provide the correct records.

3. Inspection and Copying of Records

Public records are available for inspection and copying during our normal business hours. We provide facilities for copying public records, except when doing so would unreasonably disrupt our operations.

4. Costs of Providing Copies

There is no fee for inspecting public records. The charges for making copies are as follows:

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• Standard black-and-white photocopies: $0.15 per page.

• Non-standard copies, off-site vendor copying, long-distance fax transmission, mailing, and certified copies: Actual costs.

5. Exemptions

Certain records may be exempt from public disclosure. If a record is exempt, we will provide an explanation for the exemption.

6. Review of Denials

If your request is denied, you may petition in writing for a review of the decision. Our district attorney will review the petition and provide a written determination. Judicial review is also available.

7. Contact Information

For any questions or to submit a public records request, please contact our Public Records Officer:

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Jamie Crookston

6801 132nd PL SE, Newcastle, WA 98059

(425) 235-9200

customerservice@ccud.org