From: Hicks, Jason

Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:05 PM

To: FOIA
Subject: FOIA Request
Attachments: 2020.01.23 FOIA Request.PDF

** WARNING: This email has originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.**

Mr. Wheeler,

Please see the attached letter which I am submitting to the City’s FOIA office. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if there is anything else I need to do to make this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jason

Jason Hicks
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

d: 202-857-4536 201 E. Main Street, Suite P

m: 336-655-2752 Second Floor
e: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com Charlottesville, VA 22902

womblebonddickinson.com

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

This email is sent for and on behalf of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson
(International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each
Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond
Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020

Brian Wheeler
FOIA Officer, City of Charlottesville
City Manager’s Office
PO Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Via E-Mail (FOIA@charlottesville.org) Jason Hicks

Partner
Re: FOIA Request Direct Dial: 202-857-4536
Direct Fax: 202-261-0013
E-mail: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com

Dear Brian:

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq., I write to request that the following public record
documents be produced to me or otherwise made available for inspection:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the City
Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019
through the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:

a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or

b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark Hotel
Property”).

2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark
Hotel Property.

4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning
the Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”

6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November Letter.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms
providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the
acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please
see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020
Page 2

7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or
any request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.

8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural Engineer
report referenced in the November Letter.

9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you should have any questions.

Best regards,

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Jason Hicks
Partner
From: FOIA
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 6:11 PM
To: Blair, John C; Waisman, Sebastian; Richardson, Tarron; Shelton, Letitia; Oberdorfer, Paul; Engel, Chris;
Ikefuna, Alexander; Creasy, Missy; Carrington, Patricia; Silman, Martin
Subject: Fw: FOIA Request re: Dewberry
Attachments: 2020.01.23 FOIA Request.PDF; 20191101-Dewberry-Request.pdf

We have a new FOIA from a local law firm regarding the Dewberry project. You and/or your
department may have responsive records (I am sending separate messages to Council & Planning
Commission).

 The City Attorney has asked me to start the compilation of responsive records and we are
asking all employees to track their time responding.
 If you are a Department Director or Manager, please share this message with others in your
department as needed.
 Please email responsive records to FOIA@charlottesville.org or direct me to a place where I
can copy them from.
 I am available to help should you have a large number of records or any questions.
 We would like to have as much of this material as possible submitted by Friday, January 31, at
5 p.m.

Brian

You should search for responsive records that meet the following criteria:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the City
Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019 through
the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:
a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or
b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark
Hotel Property”).
2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.
3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the
Landmark Hotel Property.
4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning the
Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.
5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”
6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November
Letter.
7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or any
request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.
8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural Engineer
report referenced in the November Letter.
9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.
BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia

From: Hicks, Jason <Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com>

Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:04 PM
To: FOIA <foia@charlottesville.org>
Subject: FOIA Request

** WARNING: This email has originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.**

Mr. Wheeler,

Please see the attached letter which I am submitting to the City’s FOIA office. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if there is anything else I need to do to make this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jason

Jason Hicks
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

d: 202-857-4536 201 E. Main Street, Suite P

m: 336-655-2752 Second Floor
e: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com Charlottesville, VA 22902

womblebonddickinson.com

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

This email is sent for and on behalf of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson
(International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each
Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond
Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020

Brian Wheeler
FOIA Officer, City of Charlottesville
City Manager’s Office
PO Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Via E-Mail (FOIA@charlottesville.org) Jason Hicks

Partner
Re: FOIA Request Direct Dial: 202-857-4536
Direct Fax: 202-261-0013
E-mail: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com

Dear Brian:

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq., I write to request that the following public record
documents be produced to me or otherwise made available for inspection:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the City
Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019
through the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:

a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or

b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark Hotel
Property”).

2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark
Hotel Property.

4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning
the Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”

6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November Letter.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms
providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the
acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please
see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020
Page 2

7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or
any request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.

8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural Engineer
report referenced in the November Letter.

9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you should have any questions.

Best regards,

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Jason Hicks
Partner
From: FOIA
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 6:17 PM
To: Council; Planning Commission
Subject: Fw: FOIA Request re: Dewberry to Council and Planning Comm.
Attachments: 2020.01.23 FOIA Request.PDF; 20191101-Dewberry-Request.pdf

To: Charlottesville City Council, Charlottesville Planning Commission, Clerks of Council

We have a new FOIA from a local law firm regarding the Dewberry project. The request to you is
primarily for any email messages (see item #1 in list below) sent or received from January 2019 to
present regarding Mr. Dewberry, his company or his property on the Downtown Mall.

 The City Attorney has asked me to start the compilation of responsive records.
 Please email responsive records to FOIA@charlottesville.org or direct me to a place where I
can copy them from.
 I am available to help should you have a large number of records or any questions.
 We would like to have as much of this material as possible submitted by Friday, January 31, at
5 p.m.

Brian

You should search for responsive records that meet the following criteria:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the
City Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019 through
the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:
a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or
b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark
Hotel Property”).
2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.
3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the
Landmark Hotel Property.
4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning the
Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.
5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”
6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November
Letter.
7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or any
request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.
8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural
Engineer report referenced in the November Letter.
9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.
BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia

From: Hicks, Jason <Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com>

Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:04 PM
To: FOIA <foia@charlottesville.org>
Subject: FOIA Request

** WARNING: This email has originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.**

Mr. Wheeler,

Please see the attached letter which I am submitting to the City’s FOIA office. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if there is anything else I need to do to make this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jason

Jason Hicks
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

d: 202-857-4536 201 E. Main Street, Suite P

m: 336-655-2752 Second Floor
e: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com Charlottesville, VA 22902

womblebonddickinson.com

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

This email is sent for and on behalf of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson
(International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each
Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond
Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020

Brian Wheeler
FOIA Officer, City of Charlottesville
City Manager’s Office
PO Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Via E-Mail (FOIA@charlottesville.org) Jason Hicks

Partner
Re: FOIA Request Direct Dial: 202-857-4536
Direct Fax: 202-261-0013
E-mail: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com

Dear Brian:

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq., I write to request that the following public record
documents be produced to me or otherwise made available for inspection:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the City
Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019
through the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:

a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or

b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark Hotel
Property”).

2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark
Hotel Property.

4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning
the Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”

6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November Letter.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms
providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the
acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please
see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020
Page 2

7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or
any request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.

8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural Engineer
report referenced in the November Letter.

9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you should have any questions.

Best regards,

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Jason Hicks
Partner
From: FOIA
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 1:44 PM
To: Elliott, Tom
Subject: Fw: FOIA Request re: Dewberry
Attachments: 2020.01.23 FOIA Request.PDF; 20191101-Dewberry-Request.pdf

It was suggested I invite you to the fun. Brian

BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia

From: FOIA <foia@charlottesville.org>

Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 6:11 PM
To: Blair, John C <blairjc@charlottesville.org>; Waisman, Sebastian <waismans@charlottesville.org>; Richardson, Tarron
<richardsont@charlottesville.org>; Shelton, Letitia <sheltonl@charlottesville.org>; Oberdorfer, Paul
<oberdorferp@charlottesville.org>; Engel, Chris <ENGEL@charlottesville.org>; Ikefuna, Alexander
<ikefuna@charlottesville.org>; Creasy, Missy <CREASYM@CHARLOTTESVILLE.ORG>; Carrington, Patricia
<carrington@charlottesville.org>; Silman, Martin <silmanm@charlottesville.org>
Subject: Fw: FOIA Request re: Dewberry

We have a new FOIA from a local law firm regarding the Dewberry project. You and/or your
department may have responsive records (I am sending separate messages to Council & Planning
Commission).

 The City Attorney has asked me to start the compilation of responsive records and we are
asking all employees to track their time responding.
 If you are a Department Director or Manager, please share this message with others in your
department as needed.
 Please email responsive records to FOIA@charlottesville.org or direct me to a place where I
can copy them from.
 I am available to help should you have a large number of records or any questions.
 We would like to have as much of this material as possible submitted by Friday, January 31, at
5 p.m.

Brian

You should search for responsive records that meet the following criteria:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the
City Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019 through
the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:
a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or
 b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark
Hotel Property”).
2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.
3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the
Landmark Hotel Property.
4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning the
Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.
5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”
6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November
Letter.
7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or any
request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.
8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural
Engineer report referenced in the November Letter.
9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.

BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia

From: Hicks, Jason <Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com>

Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:04 PM
To: FOIA <foia@charlottesville.org>
Subject: FOIA Request

** WARNING: This email has originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.**

Mr. Wheeler,

Please see the attached letter which I am submitting to the City’s FOIA office. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if there is anything else I need to do to make this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jason

Jason Hicks
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
 d: 202-857-4536 201 E. Main Street, Suite P
m: 336-655-2752 Second Floor
e: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com Charlottesville, VA 22902

womblebonddickinson.com

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

This email is sent for and on behalf of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson
(International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each
Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond
Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020

Brian Wheeler
FOIA Officer, City of Charlottesville
City Manager’s Office
PO Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Via E-Mail (FOIA@charlottesville.org) Jason Hicks

Partner
Re: FOIA Request Direct Dial: 202-857-4536
Direct Fax: 202-261-0013
E-mail: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com

Dear Brian:

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq., I write to request that the following public record
documents be produced to me or otherwise made available for inspection:

1. Emails to or from Charlottesville City Council, individual Charlottesville City Councilors, the City
Manager’s Office, the Charlottesville Office of Neighborhood Development Services, the
Charlottesville City Attorney’s Office, the Charlottesville Planning Commission, and/or the
Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (collectively “the City”) from January 1, 2019
through the present, referring to or otherwise concerning:

a. John Dewberry or Dewberry Capital Corporation (“Dewberry”); or

b. 606 East Market Street, 201 East Water Street, or the Landmark Hotel (“Landmark Hotel
Property”).

2. Complaints submitted to the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark Hotel
Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

3. All documents prepared or received by the City referring to or otherwise concerning the Landmark
Hotel Property.

4. All complaints referred to in the letter dated November 1, 2019 from Assistant City Attorney
Sebastian Waisman to David B. Groce (“November Letter”), referring to or otherwise concerning
the Landmark Hotel Property, and all documents related to such complaints.

5. All documents related to the bullet point “issues” raised in the November Letter, including
“Construction Debris,” “Rodent Infestation,” “Weeds,” and “Unsecured Exterior Doors.”

6. All reports of standing water at the Landmark Hotel Property referred to in the November Letter.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a member of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, which consists of independent and autonomous law firms
providing services in the US, the UK, and elsewhere around the world. Each Womble Bond Dickinson entity is a separate legal entity and is not responsible for the
acts or omissions of, nor can bind or obligate, another Womble Bond Dickinson entity. Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited does not practice law. Please
see www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/legal-notice for further details.
January 23, 2020
Page 2

7. All communications between the City and any “independent consultant” referred to in the
November Letter, regarding any existing or future inspection of the Landmark Hotel Property, or
any request for inspection of real property at 201 East Water Street.

8. All documents and internal and external communications regarding the KSi Structural Engineer
report referenced in the November Letter.

9. All agreements or understandings reached between the City and Dewberry regarding the
Landmark Hotel Property.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you should have any questions.

Best regards,

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Jason Hicks
Partner
From: FOIA
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 7:31 AM
To: Helpdesk
Subject: Need archived emails

We have a FOIA for Council emails and I need the PST files for Galvin, Signer and Bellamy for at least 2019,
more years is fine and will probably save us time in future if you just give me all the records. I have my FOIA
external drive where these can be loaded.

Thanks in advance! Brian

BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia
From: FOIA
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:51 AM
To: Hicks, Jason
Subject: Re: FOIA Request

Pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-3704(B)(4), it is not practically possible for the City of Charlottesville to provide
the records you have requested due to the necessity of legal review and records compilation. Therefore, the
City of Charlottesville will provide the requested records within seven working days of this response, or by
February 10, 2020.

Brian Wheeler

BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia

From: Hicks, Jason <Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com>

Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:04 PM
To: FOIA <foia@charlottesville.org>
Subject: FOIA Request

** WARNING: This email has originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.**

Mr. Wheeler,

Please see the attached letter which I am submitting to the City’s FOIA office. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if there is anything else I need to do to make this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jason

Jason Hicks
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

d: 202-857-4536 201 E. Main Street, Suite P

m: 336-655-2752 Second Floor
e: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com Charlottesville, VA 22902
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From: FOIA
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:39 AM
To: Helpdesk
Subject: New FOIA requires access to Mike Murphy's email

We have a FOIA that will require me to search Mike Murphy's email from 2019. Can I bring my external drive
over to collect the PST file(s)?

BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia
From: FOIA
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 5:47 PM
To: Hicks, Jason
Subject: Re: FOIA Request

Mr. Hicks: The records responsive to your FOIA request received January 23, 2020 are available via the link
below.

https://charlottesville-
my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/wheelerb_charlottesville_org/EV3yF9cJqURKh2MPtHqr92wBJiAU5xBrMWz
99EzLtnAC7A?e=pvo14s

This link is temporary, and as a result, you should download the documents as soon as possible to your
computer for review.

In the file provided above, all redactions found in these documents are made pursuant to Virginia Code
Section 2.2-3705.1(2) as written advice of legal counsel to the City of Charlottesville and other information
protected by the attorney-client privilege.

There are another 23 email messages (about 132 pages total) being withheld in their entirety as follows:
1) Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3705.1(2); and
2) for two pages within those 23 email messages -- Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3706(B)(1) as a
criminal investigative file.

The City hereby makes a reasonable charge of $525 for this response. Please remit payment in the amount
of $525.00 (checks to be made payable to the City of Charlottesville, Virginia) in care of the City Attorney’s
Office (attention Barbara Ronan), P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA, 22902.

Brian Wheeler

BRIAN WHEELER
FOIA Officer & Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
605 E. Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3129
foia@charlottesville.org
www.charlottesville.org/foia

From: Hicks, Jason <Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com>

Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:04 PM
To: FOIA <foia@charlottesville.org>
Subject: FOIA Request

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Mr. Wheeler,

Please see the attached letter which I am submitting to the City’s FOIA office. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if there is anything else I need to do to make this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jason

Jason Hicks
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

d: 202-857-4536 201 E. Main Street, Suite P

m: 336-655-2752 Second Floor
e: Jason.Hicks@wbd-us.com Charlottesville, VA 22902

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