Attachment_B_-_Public_Record_Declaration_or_Claim_of_Exemption.pdf

This document is an Attachment B - Public Record Declaration or Claim of Exemption form for the City of Tampa, Florida, related to the Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program. The form provides guidelines for proposers submitting documents to the City of Tampa, explaining that all submitted materials may be considered public records and open for inspection. The document offers two sections for proposers to complete: Section I allows no exemption from public records law, while Section II permits claiming exemptions for specific parts of the proposal with an agreement to indemnify and defend the City of Tampa against any related claims.

The form requires proposers to carefully consider and select either Section I or Section II, but not both, and specifies that no modifications to the language are allowed. If a proposer chooses Section II and claims certain parts of the proposal are exempt from public disclosure, they must list the specific exempt parts and their statutory citations. By selecting this option, the proposer agrees to protect, defend, and hold the City of Tampa harmless from any claims arising from a request to inspect or copy the proposal, including potential legal expenses and court costs, even if such claims are ultimately determined to be groundless, false, or fraudulent.