19-2162 Amending Citywide Records Retention ScheduleCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 19-2162
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN'S CITYWIDE RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2018 the Mayor and City Council adopted and
approved Resolution 18-2093 which updated the Citywide Records Retention Schedule;
and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that from time to time it will be necessary to update the
Citywide Records Retention Schedule for proper management of city records;
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian now wishes to amend the Citywide Records
Retention Schedule; and
WHEREAS, an update to the current Citywide Records Retention Schedule has been
completed and the amended Schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Meridian hereby adopts the 2019
Citywide Records Retention Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to implement the 2019 Citywide
Records Retention Schedule adopted by this Resolution.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho this 2']4day of August,
2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, thisD 441dayof August, 2019.
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EXHIBIT A
2019 RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
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Approved August 27, 2019 by Resolution No. 19-2162
2019 RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………….. Page 3
Frequently Asked Questions …………………………………………………………. Page 5
City Attorney’s Office ……………………………………………………………….. Page 7
City Clerk’s Office …………………………………………………………………… Page 10
Commissions, Committees, Boards …………………………………………………... Page 15
Community Development …………………………………………………………….. Page 16
Finance Department …………………………………………………………………... Page 27
Fire Department ……………………………………………………………………..... Page 37
Human Resources Department ……………………………………………………….. Page 41
Information Technology Department ………………………………………………… Page 49
Mayor’s Office ……………………………………………………………………….. Page 52
Parks and Recreation Department ……………………………………………………. Page 56
Police Department ……………………………………………………………………. Page 64
Public Works Department ……………………………………………………………. Page 74
Appendix A: Idaho Statute Title 50, Chapter 9, Section 50-907 ….………………… Page 90
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INTRODUCTION
Management of public records is a vital function of every city, and understanding the basic
principles of records management is essential for every city official and staff member.
In basic terms, the definition of a public record, as established by Idaho law, is any
recorded information that relates to the business of city government. Public records can be
on any medium – paper documents, books, maps, pictures, audio/visual recordings,
microfilm or microfiche, as well as digital or electronic documents, including computer
files and email.
THE CITY CLERK ’S ROLE
Idaho Code section 50-908 outlines the role and responsibilities of the City Clerk as
municipal records manager. That law directs the City Clerk to: ensure the orderly and
efficient management, retention, and destruction of city records in compliance with state
and federal laws and city ordinances, resolutions and policies; identify and care for
historical records; and coordinate the transfer of permanent records to the Idaho State
Historical Society's (“ISHS’s”) permanent records repository.
All city employees and elected officials have responsibilities with regard to city records.
Idaho Code section 50-908 establishes those responsibilities. Employees and officials must
protect the records in their custody; cooperate with the City Clerk to efficiently manage
records and preserve records of enduring value; and pass on to their successors records
necessary for the continuing conduct of city business.
All city records are property of the city, and no city official, elected, appointed or staff,
may assert any personal or property right to such records, even where he or she may have
developed or compiled them. The unauthorized destruction or removal of city records is
prohibited by law.
CLASSIFICATION AND RETENTION OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS
Idaho Code section 50-907(5) requires every city in Idaho to adopt a records retention
schedule, listing the types of city records retained by the city and the retention period for
each type of record.
As of July 1, 2016, Idaho Code section 50-907(1)-(4) classifies municipal records into four
separate categories (permanent, semipermanent, temporary, and historical). Each of the
four classifications either list specific record types or provides a description for what
constitutes records fitting that classification. The statute allows for cities to designate
additional records for each classification as deemed appropriate by the City Council. Cities
may assign records to a fifth category designated as transitory.
Permanent and historical records may not be destroyed, but must be retained by the city in
perpetuity, or transferred to the ISHS’s permanent records repository for permanent
retention upon resolution of the City Council according to the procedures established in
section 50-907, Idaho Code. Semipermanent records shall be retained for not less than five
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(5) years after the date of issuance or completion of the matter contained within the record.
Temporary records are to be retained for not less than two (2) years. After the expiration of
the designated retention period for semipermanent and temporary records, the destruction
of those records may be destroyed only by resolution of the City Council, upon advice of
the City Attorney, and in coordination with the City Clerk according to the procedures
established in section 50-907, Idaho Code. Transitory records may be destroyed upon
expiration of the designated retention period according to the procedure established by the
department.
FINAL DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
As set forth above, permanent and historical records are never destroyed – they are retained
in perpetuity by the city or transferred to the ISHS by resolution of City Council.
Semipermanent and temporary records may only be destroyed by resolution of City
Council. The process for destruction of all nonpermanent records typically begins once the
records have reached their minimum retention period, but there are some important
exceptions, where circumstances dictate that records must be kept longer:
Records related to pending criminal or civil cases;
Records that are the subject of a pending public records request; and
Records needed for any pending audit or investigation.
The departments, the City Clerk, and the City Attorney’s Office work closely together to
resolve retention questions and to accomplish final disposition of records according to the
process set forth in section 50-907, Idaho Code. The first step in the official record
destruction process is that the City Clerk obtains approval for the destruction of the records
from the City Attorney’s Office. If appropriate, the City Attorney’s Office prepares a
resolution and submits it to City Council for approval to destroy the records. Depending on
the records to be destroyed, the City Clerk may be required to notify the ISHS at least thirty
(30) days prior to destruction. When all of the steps are complete, the City Clerk notifies
the department that it may destroy the designated records. The department destroys the
records within thirty (30) days of notification and returns proof of destruction to the City
Clerk.
In addition to the above information, the following FAQ on classification and retention of
municipal records is designed to summarize the changes to Idaho Code section 50-907 that
became effective on July 1, 2016 and provide quick answers to often-asked questions. The
statute in its entirety is included in Appendix A.
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FAQ: CLASSIFICATION AND RETENTION OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS PER IDAHO CODE
SECTION 50-907 AS OF JULY 1, 2016:
1. What are the four (4) statutory record classifications? The four (4)
classifications are permanent, historical, semipermanent, and temporary. For complete
information regarding the retention period and list of specific record types for each
category, go to Appendix A at the end of this Schedule where the statute is set forth in its
entirety.
2. How are historical records described? Historical records shall consist of records
which, due to age or cultural significance, are themselves artifacts of historical value.
Historical records have enduring value based on the administrative, legal, fiscal, evidential
or historical information they contain. Historical records shall be retained by the city in
perpetuity or may be transferred to the ISHS’s permanent records repository pursuant to
subsections 8 and 9 of section 67-4126, Idaho Code, upon resolution of the City Council.
3. Does the City allow for a fifth (5 th ) record category? Yes, the 5 th available record
category is called “Transitory” and the retention period is less than two (2) years.
Transitory records do not need a resolution to destroy them. However, they should be
destroyed according to department policy.
4. Can the City reproduce, retain and manage records in a photographic, digital
or other nonpaper medium? Yes, see Idaho Code section 50-907(6) for the necessary
form and medium requirements to comply with the statute.
5. Is a reproduced record deemed an original public record for all purposes? Yes,
provided it is retained by the city in any form and medium permitted by Idaho Code section
50-907(6).
6. When can a semipermanent or temporary paper original be summarily
disposed of or returned to sender? A semipermanent or temporary paper original can be
summarily disposed of or returned to sender once it has been retained in an appropriate
nonpaper medium.
7. Can a permanent paper original be summarily disposed of or returned to
sender like semipermanent and temporary records once it has been reproduced in a
nonpaper medium? Yes, once a permanent paper original is converted, it may be treated
like a copy and destroyed provided the following steps are followed:
a. Prior to destruction of original paper documents, the City Clerk shall provide
written notice, either by email or mail, including a detailed list of the documents
proposed for destruction to the ISHS.
b. The ISHS has 30 days after receipt of the City Clerk’s notice to review the list
and respond in writing, either by email or mail, to the City Clerk identifying any
documents that will be requested to be transferred from the city to the ISHS for
retention in the permanent records repository.
c. Any documents that will not be transferred may be destroyed.
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d. If the City Clerk has not heard back from the ISHS within thirty (30) days after
the ISHS received notice from the City Clerk, then the records may be
destroyed.
8. What has changed regarding destruction or transfer of records?
a. Permanent records:
(1) Must be kept forever by the city, except for paper originals of permanent
records maintained in a nonpaper medium as discussed in FAQ #7 (above);
or
(2) Permanent records may be transferred to ISHS’s permanent records
repository upon resolution by City Council.
b. Semipermanent and Temporary records:
(1) May be destroyed only by resolution of the City Council and upon the
advice of City Attorney, except for paper originals of semipermanent or
temporary records retained in a nonpaper medium.
(2) Such disposition is under the direction and supervision of the City Clerk.
The Clerk no longer needs to give thirty (30) day written notice to the ISHS
of intent to destroy.
(3) Copies: It is always important to remember that once a Resolution to
Destroy Records is approved and the City Clerk gives the department the
“ok” to destroy the records listed therein, the department must take care to
destroy all versions of the records listed. In other words, copies cannot
outlive the destruction of the original record.
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CITY ATTORNEY ’S OFFICE
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Legal Department
Administrative
Records
Written messages and reminders,
meeting notes, working drafts, legal
research source documents and
notes, copies of accounts payable
invoices and expense reports,
presentations, documents recording
department activities or plans,
department reports to directors, and
other material or aids that support
an employee’s day-to-day job
functions.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or superseded
Bankruptcy
Notices and Case
Files
Records documenting notification
to the city that certain individuals
have filed for bankruptcy, and used
to determine if the individual owes
money to the city and to file notice
or claim with the court.
Information may include: debtor’s
name, utility accounts information,
prepared repayment plan and
related documentation.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(a,g)
5 years after receipt of
Trustee Final Report or
an Order Dismissing the
Case. (See Civil Case
Files for litigated claims
and adversary actions)
Budget
Preparation
Records
Working documents utilized to
establish yearly budget, including
enhancements, amendments, carry
forward support, FTE anticipation,
and quotes for goods or services.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or superseded
Civil Case Files Pending and closed cases filed by
and against the city, including all
pre-litigation, litigation, appellate
documents (complaints, summons,
investigations, reports, attorney
notes, discovery-related records,
pleadings, affidavits, motions,
deposition transcripts, disposition,
orders and judgments, exhibits,
appeals, and related records), and
bankruptcy adversary action files.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
10 years after date of last
action
Departmental
Reports
Reports prepared by the city
attorney for the mayor and city
council.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(e)
5 years
Director/Manager
HR-related
Records
Director and manager’s records
regarding City Attorney’s Office
employees, including performance
Transitory Until employee
separation (then
transferred to HR)
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
evaluations, comment cards,
complaints, certificates, etc.
Forms, Templates Legal forms and templates. Transitory Until superseded
Land Use Appeals Appeals of land use decisions,
including staff reports, pleadings,
briefs, and related records.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
10 years after date of last
action
Legal Opinions,
Memoranda
Formal and informal opinions and
memoranda rendered by the city
attorney for the mayor, city council,
or city departments, examining
legal questions relating to
state/federal law/rules or local
ordinances/policies.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
10 years
Privileged
Administrative
Records
Records held in confidence by the
City Attorney’s Office regarding
confidential or privileged matters
including personnel investigations,
settlements related to personnel
matters.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
75 years
Settlement
Records
Settlement agreements and related
documentation from civil cases,
claims, mediation, and arbitration.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
75 years
Training
Materials
Records related to training and
continuing education programs
attended by City Attorney’s Office
staff. Documents may include
instructional materials, course
descriptions, class enrollment and
attendance records, certificates of
attendance, etc.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or superseded
Risk Management
Claim Files Claims for damages filed by and
against the city, including claims
caused by city
employees/equipment, including
Property Damage Records,
Liability Claims Records, Public
Injury Reports, and related
correspondence.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(a,g)
10 years, provided there
is no litigation. (See
Civil Case Files for
litigated claims)
Insurance Policy
Records
Records documenting the terms
and conditions of city insurance
policies covering liability,
property, motor vehicle, etc.
Records usually include: policies,
endorsements, rate change notices,
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
5 years
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
agent of record, and related
documents.
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CITY CLERK ’S OFFICE
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative Records
Activity
Logs/Reports
Daily, weekly monthly or other reports
documenting the activities of the City
Clerk’s Office employees, including but
not limited to: sign in/out sheet for keys,
archival Records and phone Logs, land
use, ordinances, permits, minutes, and
resolution tracking spreadsheets, and
Dashboard statistics.
Transitory Until administrative
needs ends
Administrative
Records
Copies of: A/P invoices, Expense
Reports, MIP A/P unposted Reports,
Detailed Statements of Revenues and
Expenditures.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Budget Preparation
Records
Working documents utilized to build base
budgets and establish yearly budgets,
including but not limited to
enhancements, amendments, carry
forward support, FTE anticipation,
vehicle replacement, quotes for
service/maintenance.
Transitory 1 year or until
administrative need
ends
Correspondence Policy/program correspondence,
documenting the formulation, adoption and
implementation of significant
policy/program decision. Including but not
limited to Commission, Committee and
City Clerk determination.
Permanent In perpetuity
Records created or received in the course
of administering city policies, procedures
or programs, but these records do not
provide insight into significant policy,
procedure or program discussions or
decisions.
Semipermanent 5 years
Correspondence created or received in the
course of administering City policies,
procedures or programs including but not
limited to memos, notes, thank you notes,
surveys, letters to businesses and citizens
and day -to day office and housekeeping
correspondence that does not contain
unique information about City functions or
programs, for example scrolling agenda
and announcements.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Customer
Complaints/Kudos
Complaint or Compliment records
including but not limited to letters, ph one
calls, comment cards and in -person
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
feedback from citizens, customers,
developers and contractors .
Forms/Templates Forms/Templates created for use by the
City Clerk’s Office including but not
limited to visual aids, applications,
checklists, land use transmittals and web
documents .
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
HR Documents Departmental employee personnel records,
including but not limited to training
records, coaching notes, Performance
Evaluation, contact information. Record is
confidential and will be kept in a locked
files with manager until employment has
ended; File sent to HR for retention after
termination (voluntary or involuntary) .
Transitory Until employment is
terminated, then
forward to HR
Meeting Records
and Notes
Special
Projects/Initiatives
Internal meeting records and/or staff level
notes generated in the course of day to day
business, including but not limited to
agendas, notes and presentations .
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or
superseded
Reference/Owner’s
Manuals/
Handbooks
Documents to include but not limited to:
Owner’s Manuals and code updates .
Transitory Until superseded or
administrative need
ends
Department
Guidelines, Policies,
Procedures,
Processes and
Reports
Departmental Policy or program records
documenting the formulation, adoption
and implementation of departmental
policy or program decisions. Including
but not limited to Standard Operating
Procedures and Guidelines, reference
materials or materials obtained from
another government entity or agency used
in the development of said procedure.
Transitory 1 year after
document is
replaced and/or
administrative need
ends
Presentations Formal department presentations to
Council, Cham ber of Commerce or other
agencies/entities or people, e.g. New
Council member training, Joint
Council/Commission workshop training .
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Telephone Records Message logs, voicemails, Mitel call
volume reports etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Operational Records
Audio/Video
Recordings
Audio and video recordings of City
Council, Commission and Committee
Meetings.
Semipermanent 5 years
City Council and
Planning and
Zoning Meeting
Agenda, Minutes
and Minute Books
Records documenting meetings of the
City Council and/or Planning and Zoning
Commission and motions, resolutions,
ordinances, transcripts and other actions
taken at meetings.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(a)
In perpetuity
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Contracts &
Agreements to
which the City is a
Party
Agreements with vendors and other
parties for the acquisition, lease, lease-
purchase or sale of equipment, supplies,
services or property, letters of credit,
warranty surety agreements which have
been approved at a City Council meeting,
approved by the Mayor, or have been
recorded with Ada County.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(b)
10 years after
expiration
Easement
Agreements to
which the City is a
Party
Easement agreements which have been
approved at a City Council meeting,
approved by the Mayor, or have been
recorded with Ada County.
Permanent In perpetuity
Deeds & Real
Property Records
Records relating to ownership of real
property, including deeds, title opinions,
abstracts and certificates of title, title
insurance, documentation concerning
alteration or transfer of title, and records
relating to acquisition and disposal of real
property such as offer letters, options,
agreements of short duration, staff
reports, appraisal and inspection reports,
letters of transmittal, and related records.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(e)
In perpetuity
Election –
Campaign Finance
Reports
Reports showing contributions and
expenditures in city campaigns by
mayor/council candidates, political
committees and independent
persons/entities. Includes C-1
(Certification of Treasurer), C-2
(Campaign Financial Disclosure Report),
C-4 (Independent Expenditures), C-5 (48
Hour Notice of Contributions/ Loans
Received), C-6 (Statement by
Nonbusiness Entity), and C-7 (48 Hour
Notice of Independent Expenditures).
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(g)
In perpetuity
Election –
Candidate
Declarations &
Petitions
Includes declarations of candidacy and
intent for candidates for city elective
office. Declarations of candidacy are
filed by candidates to get their name on
the election ballot, and are accompanied
by a filing fee of $40 or a petition with
the signatures of at least five qualified
city electors, including a certification by
the county clerk of the number of
signatures that are of qualified city
electors. Declarations of intent are filed
by write-in candidates, and do not require
the filing fee or petition.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(g)
In perpetuity
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Election –
General/Regular
(Election Files)
Includes the first and second notice of
election and sample ballot which are
published in the official newspaper, poll
books showing the name, address and
signature of those voting in City
elections, and the tally book in which
election staff record and total the votes
cast for each candidate and ballot
question at the polling precinct.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(g)
In perpetuity
Election –
General/Regular
(Working Files)
Includes the following records: polling
places, judges and clerks, challengers and
watchers, voting machines and vote tally
systems, correspondence, and other
records not specifically listed in this
schedule.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(g)
5 years
Election ballots, including voted ballots,
unused ballots, spoiled ballots, ballot
stubs, absentee voting, and duplicate poll
books.
Temporary
IC § 50-
907(3)(e)
2 years
Oaths of Office Signed oaths of elected officials swearing
to uphold the federal and state
constitutions and laws of the city.
Permanent In perpetuity
Passports – General
Information
Training records, Department of State
monthly newsletters, and Passport
Agent’s Reference Guide.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Passports –
Transmittals
Daily transmittal spreadsheets that
accompany passport applications mailed
to the Department of State Regional office.
Transitory 2 years
Permits & Licenses Records relating to city permits and
licenses issued in the City Clerk’s Office.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(d)
5 years
Public Notices Records relating to proof of mailings. Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Public Records
Requests
Written public records requests, city
denials of public records requests,
responses, etc.
Temporary 1 years after last
action
Records
Management
Records
Destruction records including tracking
reports, destruction resolution and
authorization from Idaho State Historical
Society and legal counsel.
Permanent In perpetuity
Records of
Historical
Significance
Records of historical significance not
otherwise maintained by the Meridian
Historical Preservation Commission.
Permanent In perpetuity
Room Scheduling &
Reservation
Records documenting scheduling and
reservations related to public meeting
rooms in City Hall. Such as reservation
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Records for City
Hall
request forms, and Outlook calendar
scheduling records.
Vehicle Titles State of Idaho Certificate of Title for
vehicles owned by the City.
Transitory Until vehicle is no
longer owned by the
City
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COMMISSIONS *, COMMITTEES , AND BOARDS
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Agendas Agendas of commission, committee,
or board meetings.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(a)
In perpetuity
Audio Recordings Audio recordings of commission,
committee, or board meetings.
Semipermanent
IC §§ 50-
907(2)(g)
5 years
Bylaws Internal rules governing commission,
committee, or board structure,
operations, procedures, officers, etc.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(h)
In perpetuity
Contact
Information
Document listing commission,
committee, or board members’ names,
addresses, phone numbers, e-mail
addresses, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Correspondence Correspondence regarding day-to-day
commission, committee, or board
operations or administration.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Historical Project
Records
Records documenting a commission,
committee, or board project of
historical or cultural significance to
the City and/or Meridian community.
Historical
IC §50-907(4)
In perpetuity
Minutes
Summary or verbatim minutes of
commission, committee, or board
meetings; documents and other written
or visual materials presented at
meetings ( e.g ., handouts, photos,
presentations, etc.).
Semipermanent
IC §§ 50-
907(2)(g)
5 years
Project Files and
Reports
Documents and materials used by staff
or commission, committee, or board
members in the course of researching,
developing, completing, reporting on,
or acting on initiatives of the
commission/committee/board.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Roster, current List of current commission/committee/
board members, including names, seat
numbers, and appointment dates.
Transitory Until record is
superseded
Roster, historical List of all commission, committee, or
board members throughout history of
the body; may include names, seat
numbers, dates of appointment and
departure.
Historical
IC §50-907(4)
In perpetuity
*Note: This schedule does not apply to City Council or Planning & Zoning Commission
records, which are addressed in Clerk’s Office Records Retention Schedule.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative – All Divisions: (Community Development(CD) Departmental/Operational, Building
Services, Economic Development, Land Development, Planning( Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG) and Current/Long Range Planning)
Activity
Logs/Reports
Daily, weekly, monthly, or other reports
documenting the activities of the
Community Development (CD)
employees, including, but not limited to:
sign in/out sheet for credit card, car sign
in/out, archival records log, and
dashboard.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Administrative
Records
Copies of: A/P invoices, expense reports,
A/P unposted Reports, Detailed
Statements of Revenues, and
Expenditures.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Budget Preparation
Records
Working documents utilized to build
base budgets and establish yearly
budgets, including, but not limited to:
enhancements, amendments, carry
forward support, Full Time Equivalent
(FTE) anticipation, vehicle replacement,
and quotes for service/maintenance.
Transitory 1 year or until
administrative need
ends
Committee/Ad-Hoc
Team Records
Agendas and meeting minutes/notes for
special groups convened by Community
Development for specific purposes such
as understanding operational gaps, Code
issues, and process delays.
Temporary 2 years
Correspondence
Policy/program correspondence,
documenting the formulation, adoption,
and implementation of significant
policy/program decisions.
Permanent In perpetuity
Records created or received in the course
of administering city policies,
procedures, or programs, but these
records do not provide insight into
significant policy, procedure, or program
discussions or decisions, including, but
not limited to: citizen response letters,
change of address notifications including
corner lot change of address, and street
name changes.
Semi-
permanent
5 years
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Correspondence and support material
created or received in the course of
administering City policies, SOPs,
programs, or customer service requests;
including other city departments and
interagency coordination, including, but
not limited to: lists, maps, graphics,
figures, and other location specific
materials and information, thank you
notes, letters to businesses, citizens, and
day-to-day office and housekeeping
correspondence, for example: final action
courtesy letters, will-serve letters and
address verifications.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Customer
Complaints/Kudos
Complaint or compliment records
including, but not limited to: letters,
phone calls, comment cards and in
person feedback from citizens,
customers, developers and contractors.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Department
Guidelines, Policies,
Procedures,
Processes and
Reports
Departmental policy or program
correspondence, documenting the
formulation, adoption, and
implementation of significant
departmental policy or program
decisions, including, but not limited to:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
and department guidelines, etc.
Permanent In perpetuity
Departmental records created or received
in the course of administering
departmental policies, procedures, or
programs, but these records do not
provide insight into significant policy,
procedure, program, discussions, or
decisions. Including, but not limited to:
citizen response letters.
Temporary 2 years or until
administrative need
ends
City/departmental SOP/policy manual or
reference material from another
government agency or business.
Transitory 1 year after
document
replacement or until
administrative need
ends
Director
Determination/Inter
pretation
Documents, including, but not limited to:
written request for Unified Development
Code (UDC) interpretation, analysis, and
the responsive departmental opinion.
Permanent
In perpetuity
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Forms/Templates Forms/templates created for use by the
CD department, including, but not
limited to: visual aids/cut-sheets,
applications, checklists, and web
documents.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
HR Documents Departmental employee personnel
records, including, but not limited to:
training records, coaching notes,
performance evaluation, contact
information; record is confidential and
will be kept in a locked file, with
manager, until employment has ended.
Transitory Until employment is
terminated; then
forward to HR
Marketing
Materials
Documents, including, but not limited to:
working and draft research
products/materials, analysis, maps,
images, photos, demographics, market
studies, conference materials, site
selector information, spreadsheets,
public outreach/town hall information,
publications, or other metrics for
department, inter-departmental, and
external customers.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Meeting Records
and Notes
Internal meeting records and notes
generated in the course of day- to- day
business, including, but not limited to:
agendas, notes, and presentation.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Presentations Formal department presentations to City
Council, Commissions, Chamber of
Commerce, other agencies/entities, or
people.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Professional Service
Agreement(PSA)/Co
ntracts
Documents or communication related to
a PSA/contract, including, but not
limited to: copies of contract documents;
emails including (performance related)
correspondence from our PSA
consultants (electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, structural, and fire
disciplines).
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Special
Projects/Initiatives
Final departmental documents related to
special, non-confidential, or one-time
projects, including, but not limited to:
strategic plan initiatives, urban renewal
districts, inventory, or non- application
specific projects.
Permanent In perpetuity
Work-in-progress documents, material,
or work products for ongoing or one time
projects, including, but not limited: to
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
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strategic plan initiatives, urban renewal
districts, inventory, or non-application
specific projects.
administrative need
ends
Staff Working
Documents, Notes
and Drafts
Documents, including, but not limited to:
notes, draft spreadsheets, PowerPoints,
Word, Adobe InDesign documents and
underlying work-in-progress information
that supports the day-to-day staff’s job
function.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Reference/Owner’s
Manuals/
Handbooks
Documents, including, but not limited to:
owner’s manuals, International Code
Council (ICC), and reference documents
from other companies, government
agencies (e.g. Idaho Power, American
Disabilities Administration (ADA), Ada
County Highway District (ACHD),
Energy Commission, etc.).
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Reports & Studies Documents, including, but not limited to:
draft research information, market
studies, planning studies, and related
documents not adopted in the
Comprehensive Plan or UDC (e.g.
pathways, downtown street crossing).
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Telephone Records Message logs, voicemails,
ShoreTel/Mitel call volume reports, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Zoning Verification
Letter
Documents, including, but not limited to:
written requests for zoning analysis of a
specific parcel/property and the
responsive departmental opinion.
Semi-
permanent
10 years
Building Division – Commercial and Government Buildings
Building Plans and
Specifications for
Commercial and
Government
Buildings
Drawn and written approved for
construction plans and specifications for
commercial and government buildings,
including, but not limited to: structural
calculations, geotechnical
investigations/reports (soil
classifications: strength, compressibility,
load bearing values tests: groundwater,
borings, pits, subsurface exploration),
and Certificate of Occupancy 2012 or
later.
Permanent
In perpetuity
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Building
Applications for
Commercial
Projects and
Government
Buildings
Accela files related to commercial and
governmental buildings and projects,
including, but not limited to: permit
application, signs, inspection records,
certificates of values, photos, building,
mechanical, plumbing, fire, and/or
electrical permits, letters, and
correspondence.
Semi-
permanent
10 years from record
date for all records
dated 2012 or later
Temporary Occupancies. Transitory Until issuance of
Final CO
Sign Permit Plans &
Specifications
Drawn and written approved for
construction plans and specifications for
commercial and government buildings
signs, including, but not limited to: (wall,
free standing, and monument/subdivision
identification).
Permanent
In perpetuity (see
Planning Schedule
for Retention)
Building Division – Non-Commercial and Non-Government Buildings (Residential)
Building Plans &
Specifications for
Non-commercial &
Non-government
Projects (after the
structure or project
receives final
inspection &
approval)
Drawn and written approved for
construction building plans and
Certificate of Occupancy 2012 or later.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Building
Applications for
Non-Commercial
Projects and Non-
Government
Buildings
Accela Files related to Non-commercial
and Non-governmental buildings and
projects, including, but not limited to:
permit applications, inspection records,
photos, building, mechanical, plumbing,
and/or electrical permits.
Semi-
permanent
10 years from record
date for all records
dated January 2012
or later
Temporary Certificate of Occupancies. Transitory Until issuance of
Final CO
Building
Correspondence for
Non-compliant
Projects & Building
Code Enforcement
Cases (compliance
& legal letters)
Correspondence, including, but not
limited to: signed letters of alternative
compliance from design professional,
engineers, or architects, letters generated
from City’s legal counsel, documented
notes of conversations, telephone logs,
photos of violations, analysis
reports/logs, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Economic Development
Economic
Development
Website
HTML text stored in economic
development website’s external data
base. Documents, including but not
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
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limited to: Available Properties Lists and
marketing information.
administrative need
ends
Confidentiality
Agreement Projects
&
Correspondence/Do
cuments
Documents, related to signed
confidentiality agreements, including,
but not limited to: letters of intent,
community Tax Reinvestment Incentive
(TRI) match letter, market research,
project prospectus, photos, and written
correspondence.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Land Development Division – Commercial and Government Buildings
Land Development
Commercial and
Governments
Project Files
Documents created or used in the land
development phase of a commercial or
government building project, including,
but not limited to: annotated plats,
engineer certifications pertaining to (e.g.
private stormwater systems, pressurized
irrigation, gravity irrigation, private
roads).
Permanent In perpetuity
Files or documents created and/or used
in the land development phase of a
commercial project, including but not
limited to: approval letters, QLPE letters,
soil reports, and drainage calculations.
Semi-
permanent
10 years
Files or documents created and/or used
in the land development phase of a
commercial project, including, but not
limited to: approved for construction
drawings, staff reports, invoices,
application review comments, will serve
letters, transmittals, and memos.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Land Development Division – Non-Commercial and Non-Government Buildings (Residential)
Land Development
Non-Commercial
and Non-
Government
(Residential) Project
Files
Documents created and/or used in the
land development phase of a residential
or Non-Government project, including,
but not limited to: annotated plats,
engineer certifications pertaining to (e.g.
private stormwater systems, pressurized
irrigation, gravity irrigation and private
roads).
Permanent In perpetuity
Files or documents created or used in the
land development phase of a residential
or commercial subdivision project,
including, but not limited to: approval
letters, QLPE letters, soil report, and
drainage calculations.
Semi-
permanent
10 years
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Files or documents created used in the
land development phase of a residential
or commercial subdivision project,
including, but not limited to: approved
for construction drawings, staff reports,
invoices, application review comments,
will serve letters, transmittals, and
memos.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Permits and
Inspection Records
– All Land
Development
(Accela Record
ID’s)
Files or documents created and/or used
in the land developments phase of all
Governmental, Commercial, or
Residential/Commercial Subdivision
projects with Accela ID’s (LD-DEV,
LD-CLOT, LD-RSUB, LD-CSUB, LD-
CAP, LD-MISC, LD-WSA).
Semi-
permanent
10 years from the
creation of the
records
Surety
(performance)
All documents related to surety
agreements, including, but not limited to:
work-in-progress files for development
of a surety agreement (correspondence,
bids, memos, surety applications,
contract filing information), Letters of
Credit, Bonds, securing the performance
compliance with requirements or
conditions of a project; including, but not
limited to: sewer, water, landscaping,
fencing, amenities, car ports, pathways,
lighting, paving/striping for private park
lot(s), etc.
Transitory
Until requirements
and/or conditions are
met and
administrative need
ends or release
occurs whichever is
later
Letters of Credit/Bond(s) Transitory
Until requirements
and/or conditions are
met and
administrative need
ends or release
occurs, whichever is
later (see Clerk’s
schedule)
Cash Transitory
Until requirements
and/or conditions are
met and
administrative need
ends or release
occurs, whichever is
later (see Finance’s
schedule)
Surety (warranty) All documents related to Surety
Agreements, including, but not limited
to: working files for development of a
Transitory Until requirements
and/or conditions are
met and
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surety agreement (correspondence, bids,
memos, surety applications, business
filing information), Letters of Credit,
Bonds, securing the performance and
warranty compliance with requirements
or conditions of a project; including, but
not limited to: sewer, water, landscaping,
fencing, amenities, car ports, pathways,
lighting, paving/striping, and private
park lot(s) etc.
Administrative need
ends or release
occurs whichever is
later
Letters of Credit/Bond(s) Transitory
Until requirements
and/or conditions are
met and
administrative need
ends or release
occurs, whichever is
later (see Clerk’s
schedule)
Cash Transitory
Until requirements
and/or conditions are
met and
administrative need
ends or release
occurs, whichever is
later (see Finance’s
schedule)
Planning Divisions Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Plans and Reports Plans, reports, substantial plan
amendments, and related
correspondence.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Sub Recipient
Agreements and
Supporting
Documents
Documents, including, but not limited to:
agreements, Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER), sub-recipient agreements,
environmental review records, PSAs
(and corresponding products), sub-
recipient reporting documents (activity
reports, draw requests, labor files), etc.
Semi-
permanent
5 years from the
completion of a
program year’s
HUD approved
CAPER
Planning Division –Administrative Applications
Accessory Use
Permits for Daycare
or Home
Occupation
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
and staff report with decision letter.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Alternative
Compliance
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items
and decision letter, or decision is
Permanent
In perpetuity
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rendered with a concurrent
administrative or hearing application.
Certificate of
Zoning Compliance
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
certificate of zoning compliance (CZC),
and staff report.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Conditional Use
Permit Minor
Modification
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
and staff report with decision letter.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Design Review Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
and design review staff report, or
decision is rendered with a concurrent
CZC staff report.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Private Road Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
tentative decision letter, maintenance
agreement, reciprocal cross access
easement and final decision letter.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Property Boundary
Adjustment
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items
and tentative decision letter, final
decision letter, and documents that
include recorded record of survey, new
deeds, new tax parcel numbers, etc.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Sign Permit Plans &
Specifications
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated check list items
and approved, sign specifications
(plans/design/drawings).
Permanent
In perpetuity
Sign: Planned Sign
Program; No
longer issuing, but
still have existing
records
Documents, including, but not limited to:
approved application, and sign
requirements for a specific project.
Semi-
permanent
5 years after
revocation from
property owner
Sign: Limited
Duration
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
and approved sign design/drawings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Surety: Planning Included in Land Development
Description.
See Land
Development
Schedule for
retention
See Land
Development
Schedule for
retention
Time Extension Documents including, but not limited to:
application, staff report, and decision
letter.
Permanent
In perpetuity
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Vacation Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items
and staff report with decision letter.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Annexation Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, Planning and Zoning
Commission Recommendations, and
Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Comprehensive
Plan Text and Map
Amendments
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, area of city impact
negotiation with Ada County, Planning
and Zoning Commission
Recommendations, Findings if
accompanying another concurrent
hearing application.
Permanent
In perpetuity
City Council Review
(appeal)
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report/memo and decision letter.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Conditional Use
Permit Modification
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, and Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Development
Agreement
Modification
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, draft copy of the amended
development agreement, and Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Planned Unit
Development
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, Planning and Zoning
Commission Recommendations, and
Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Final Plat
Modification
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, Order of decision.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Preliminary Plat Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, Planning and Zoning
Commission Recommendations,
Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Preliminary and
Final Plat
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, and Order of Decision.
Permanent
In perpetuity
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Short Plat Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, and Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Rezone
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, Planning and Zoning
Commission Recommendations, and
Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Time Extension -
Planning & Zoning
Commission or
Council
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, and Order.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Unified
Development Code
Text Amendment
Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, Planning and Zoning
Commission Recommendations.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Vacation Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
and staff report.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Variance Documents, including, but not limited to:
application, associated checklist items,
staff report, and Findings.
Permanent
In perpetuity
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative – All (Administration, Arts & Culture, Billing, Budget, Controller, Purchasing)
Activity
Logs/Reports
Daily, weekly monthly or other reports
documenting the activities of the
Finance Department employees,
including but not limited to: sign in/out
sheet for credit card, car sign in/out, etc.
Transitory Until one year after
audit
Correspondence
Adopted policy/programs impacting
departments City-wide.
Permanent In perpetuity
Records created or received in the
course of administering city policies,
procedures or programs, but these
records do not provide insight into
significant policy, procedure or program
discussions or decisions. Including but
not limited to Citizen Response letters,
billing adjustment requests, etc.
Semipermanent 5 years
Correspondence created or received in
the course of administering City
policies, procedures or programs
including but not limited to Memos,
transmittals, notes, comments, thank you
notes, letters to businesses and day-to
day office and housekeeping
correspondence that does not contain
unique information about City functions
or programs.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Committee
Records
Agendas and meeting minutes/notes for
special groups convened by the
department for specific purposes such as
understanding operational procedures,
gaps, and process delays.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Customer
Complaints/Kudos
Comment cards, copies of emails,
letters, and other documents relaying
complaints or kudos for staff and/or
department functions.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Department
Guidelines,
Policies,
Procedures, and
Processes
Finance Departmental Standard
Operating Policy/Procedures.
Transitory Until record is
superseded
Administrative
Reports
Documents generated by department
staff for miscellaneous internal reports.
May also include complaints or
compliment records including but not
limited to letters, phone calls, comment
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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cards and in person feedback from
citizens, customers.
Forms/Templates Forms/Templates created for use by the
Finance Department including but not
limited to visual aids, applications and
checklist, billing forms, budget and
purchasing templates.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
HR Documents Departmental employee personnel
records kept in locked files with
manager until employment has ended;
File sent to HR for retention after
termination (voluntary or involuntary).
Transitory Until employment is
terminated; then
forward to HR
Staff Records and
Notes
Records and notes generated in the
course of day to day business, including
but not limited to; agendas, minutes,
notes, presentations, notebooks, meeting
notes, to-do lists, employee –compiled
notes, etc. May also include documented
attendance and presentation by Finance
Department employees at conventions,
conferences, seminars, workshops and
similar training events. Includes training
requests, training and Continuing
Education Unit tracking reports and
other related correspondence.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Photographs Includes both formal and informal
photos from events or day to day
operations.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Presentations Formal department presentations to
Council or others, e.g. New Council
member training, citywide staff training.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Reference/Owner’s
Manuals/Books
Documents to include but not limited to:
equipment manuals, reference materials.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Special
Projects/Initiatives
Documents related to special or non-
confidential one-time projects.
Temporary 2 years or until
administrative need
ends
Telephone Records Message logs, voicemails, etc. Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Accounting
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Accounts Payable Records documenting payment of city
bills, including reports, invoices, check
stubs, purchase orders, payment
authorizations.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Accounts
Receivable
Records documenting billing and
collection of monies owed to the city by
vendors, citizens, organizations,
governments, etc. Records include:
reports, receipts, invoices, statements,
etc. Information typically includes:
receipt amount, date, invoice number,
name, account number, account balance,
adjustments, etc.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Cash Receipts Receipt and supporting documentation. Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Grant Records Records documenting the application,
evaluation, awarding, administration,
reporting and status of grants applied
for, received, awarded or administered
by the city. Records include:
applications and proposals, summaries,
objectives, activities, budgets, exhibits,
award notices, progress reports,
contracts, financial reports, and related
correspondence and documentation.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2) (g)
10 years from final
grant close-out
Liens Liens held by the city and any
corresponding release of liens.
Semipermanent
Insert Code
5 years after lien
released
Sales & Use Tax
Forms
Used to report and remit sales tax
collected and due to the state.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Travel Records Records documenting requests,
authorizations, reimbursements, and
other actions related to employee travel,
including expense reports and receipts,
vouchers and related documents.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Budget
Financial Reports
Quarterly
Published
Reports documenting the financial
condition and operation of the city,
Reports include information on revenues
and expenditures in relation to the final
budget.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
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Financial Reports
Year End
Reports and data used to document the
financial condition and operation of the
city, sub ledgers related to, but not
including the final Audit Report.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Bank Transaction
Records
Records documenting the status and
transaction activity of city bank
accounts, including account statements.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Budget Hearing
Notice
Newspaper notice of budget hearing. Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(h) ,
Held in Clerk’s
Office
In perpetuity
Budget Records
Records used in preparing and adopting
the city budget, including revenue
projections, instructions, department
requests, worksheets, council-approved
tentative budget and notice of budget
hearing, adopted appropriations
ordinance and amendments, and other
information.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
Capital Asset
Records –
Purchase
Record of purchase, vendor invoice and
related documents.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Capital Asset
Records – Disposal
Record of disposal, department request
of disposal.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years after disposal
Gift and
Contribution
Records
Records documenting gifts and
contributions to the city.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
Chief Financial Officer
Investment
Records
Reports, statements, summaries,
correspondence and other records
documenting and tracking investments
made by the city, including the Local
Government Investment Pool.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Controller
Accounting
Software Records
Transaction records within the
Accounting Software system: including
– payroll, vendor listing, vendor
payments, vendor purchase orders,
budget transactions, cash receipts, and
general ledger.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
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Audit Report
Documents the city’s annual audit,
examining compliance with generally
accepted accounting principles and
methods, the accuracy and legality of
transactions and accounts, and
compliance with requirements, orders,
and regulations pertaining to the
financial condition and operation of the
city. Information includes: financial
statements, auditor’s report and
recommendations, single audit
information concerning federal grants,
and other information.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(d) ; Held
in Clerk’s
Office
In perpetuity
Bond Records
Records documenting financing of city
improvements through bonded
indebtedness. Records include: bond
rating information, bond and election
ordinances, legal notices announcing
bond election, bond counsel information
and opinions, covenants, paid bonds and
coupons, bond registers, State Treasurer
public bond issue reports (IDAPA
54.01.01), etc.
Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(a)(b)(h) ;
Held in Clerk’s
Office
In perpetuity
Departmental
Reports
Reports documenting the financial
condition and operation of the city,
issued on a monthly, quarterly, annual or
other basis, including quarterly
published treasurer’s report and year-end
financial reports. Reports include
information on revenues and
expenditures in relation to the final
budget.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(e)
10 years
General Ledgers
Records documenting the summary of
accounts reflecting the financial position
of the city, showing debit, credit and
balance amounts per account, budget,
fund and department, asset depreciation,
and totals for notes receivable, interest
income, amounts due from other funds,
bank loans received, cash in escrow,
deferred loans received, cash, revenue,
accounts receivable, accounts payable,
etc.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
Journal Entries Records including detailed reports and
back up documentation for journal
entries.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
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Local
Improvement
Districts (LID)
Records documenting the formation of a
local improvement district and levying
of special assessments, including:
ordinance, published notices, assessment
roll, appeals, affidavits, bonds and
coupons, delinquencies, and related
correspondence and documents.
Permanent
IC § 50-
907(1)(e); Held
in Clerk’s
Office
In perpetuity
Real Property
Title Records
Records of real property. Permanent
IC §50-
907(1)(e ); Held
in Clerk’s
Office
In perpetuity
Payroll
Administrative
Reports
Reports, statistical studies, and other
records designed and used for budget
preparation, projections, workload and
personnel management, and research and
general reference.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
Deduction
Authorization
Records
Records documenting employee
authorization for voluntary payroll
deductions. Records may include: direct
bank deposits, insurance applications,
enrollment cards, deduction
authorizations, approval notices,
deduction terminations, and related
records.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years after
employee separation
Federal & State
Tax Records
Records, in addition to those itemized in
this section, used to report the collection,
distribution, deposit, and transmittal of
federal and state income taxes as well as
social security tax. Examples include:
the federal miscellaneous income
statement (1099), employers’ quarterly
federal tax return (941, 941E), tax
deposit coupon (8109), and similar
federal and state completed forms.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Garnishment
Record
Records documenting requests and court
orders to withhold wages from employee
earnings for garnishments, tax levies,
support payments, and other reasons.
Usually includes original writs of
garnishment, orders to withhold, federal
or state tax levies, recapitulations of
amounts withheld, and related records.
Information usually includes: employee
name and social security number, name
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years after
termination.
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of agency ordering garnishment,
amount, name of party to whom
payment is submitted, dates, and related
data.
Registers – Other Monthly registers documenting earnings,
deductions, and withholdings of city
employees.
Transitory Disposed yearly after
audit
Registers Year
End
Payroll Registers: Registers or records
serving the same function of
documenting the earnings, voluntary and
required deductions, and withholdings of
city employees. Information usually
includes employee name and social
security number, hours worked, rate,
overtime, vacation value, various
allowance, gross pay, federal and state
withholding, voluntary deductions, net
pay, and related data.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Time Records Records documenting hours worked,
leave hours accrued, and leave hours
taken by city employees. Information
usually includes: employee name and
employee number, hours worked, type
and number of leave hours taken, total
hours, dates and related data.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years after
employee separation
W2s Annual statements documenting
individual employee earnings and
withholdings for state and federal
income taxes and social security tax,
also known as federal tax form W-2.
Information includes: city name and tax
identification number, employee name
and social security number, wages paid,
amounts withheld, and related data.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
W4s Certificates documenting the exemption
status of individual city employees, also
known as W-4 forms. Information
includes: employee name and address,
social security number, designation of
exemption status, and signature.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years after
employee separates
PERSI Records Records relating to PERSI, including
Employer Remittance Forms, invoices,
correspondence, financial adjustments,
etc.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
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Unemployment
Reports
Records documenting employee
earnings on a quarterly basis. Used to
document costs and charges in the event
of an unemployment compensation
claim. Information includes: employee
name and social security number,
quarterly earnings.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Purchasing
Contracts Agreements with vendors and other
parties either in hard copies or contained
on the Contract Management Database
for the acquisition or sale of equipment,
supplies, services or property, also
includes insurance certificates, payment
and performance bonds pertaining to a
solicitation or contract that Purchasing is
facilitating.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(b)
10 years from date of
substantial
completion
Original agreements and contracts that
have been approved by Council.
Permanent,
Held in Clerk’s
Office
In perpetuity
Lease Agreements Lease agreements for property or
equipment.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(b)
5 years
Purchase Orders Requests and purchase orders for goods
or services purchased by the city.
Information includes: department,
delivery location, date, quantity,
description, unit and total price, and
authorizing signatures.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years
Purchasing
Selection
Records documenting competitive
bidding and purchase of goods, services,
and public works construction, and
procurement of design professionals.
Records include: published notices and
solicitations, specifications, bids,
requests for qualifications, statements of
qualifications, etc.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
10 years from the
date of award
Utility Billing
Adjustment
Registers
Records documenting adjustments to
customer water, sewer, garbage or other
city-provided service billings for debits,
credits, refunds, returned checks, and
related reasons. Information usually
includes: customer’s name and address,
type of adjustment, justification, amount
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
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changed, authorizing signatures and
other information. (Records held within
the billing software).
Billing Directive
Application completed by owner or
property manager to initiate Third Party
billing for specified utility account.
Information included: owner, property
manager, tenant, move-in date, and
service address.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Billing/Payment
Registers
Records documenting transactions on
the water, sewer, garbage or other city-
provided service account of each
customer. Useful for reference to assure
accurate customer billings and posting of
payments. Information often includes:
customer’s name, service address, meter
reading, water usage, utility charges,
payments, adjustments and related data.
(records held within the billing
software).
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Change Record
Records documenting routine
information changes to customer
accounts, including name and address.
(Records held within the billing
software).
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Customer File
General correspondence and forms
related to a specific utility account. This
information would be in addition to that
found within the billing software.
Documents in file may include and are
not limited to: general letters, payment
arrangement forms, third party billing
docs, hard copies of customer history
reports, leak adjustment requests, letters
submitted to the City for customers.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Disconnect Notice
to City Council
Notice to City Council to verify that no
customer currently slated for shut off
due to non-payment has requested a
hearing with the Board of Adjustment.
Notice includes number of customers
slated for shut off and the value of the
delinquent accounts.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
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Disconnect Record
Records documenting a customer’s
request for disconnection of water,
sewer, garbage or other city-provided
services. (Records held within the
billing software).
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Meter Readings
Document the readings of customer
water meters for billing purposes.
Information typically includes: meter
reading, date read, account number,
billing code, final reading, reason for
turnoff, meter changes, and related data.
(records held within the billing software)
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Payment
Arrangements
One page document that records a
customer’s promise to pay.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends.
Renter
Addendums
Supplemental document completed by
the tenant to accept the third party
billing for specified utility account.
Information included: tenants name,
service address, mailing address and
phone number.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Security Deposit
Records
Records documenting customer payment
of a security deposit to receive
temporary dumpster services.
Information usually includes date,
amount of deposit, customer’s name,
address, and account number, date
account closed, refund date, amount of
deposit applied, and related information.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
Shut Off Turn On Electronic spreadsheet used during shut
off day by water department field staff
and MUBS. Tracks customers that are
to be shut off, payments, and turn-ons as
authorized. Record includes: Customer
name, service address, meter id, time of
shut off, time of payment, time of turn-
on, fee waived if applicable and general
notes.
Semipermanent
IC §50-
907(2)(a)
5 years
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative
Records
Records regarding day-to-day administration
of department, e.g., copies of invoices, travel
records, uniform clothing purchases, fuel
charges, fuel receipts, fuel reports, inventory
asset information forms, phone logs and
waste water inventory.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends or record is
superseded
Car Seat
Inspections
Car seat inspection forms. Semipermanent 10 years
Correspondence Day-to-day office and housekeeping
correspondence not unique to city functions
or programs.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
General administrative correspondence,
including records created or received in the
course of administering city
policies/programs, but not related to
significant policy/program discussions or
decisions. Includes customer survey cards.
Semipermanent 5 years
Policy/program correspondence, documenting
the formulation, adoption, and
implementation of significant policy/program
decisions, including letters to personnel,
Certified Family Home Fire District letters,
letters regarding training burns, etc.
Permanent In perpetuity
Department
Reports
Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Department
reports.
Permanent In perpetuity
Equipment and
Vehicle Test,
Maintenance &
Repair Records
Records documenting maintenance and
repairs of equipment, vehicles and other
assets with a useful life generally more than
five years. Includes the following: fire hose
records (such as test date, date previously
tested, apparatus number, station number,
hose diameter, conditions found, service date,
defects corrected, etc.), annual ladder
inspections and test results, tests done on
SCBA’s (including flow testing), etc.
Vehicle maintenance records, inspections,
pump testing and repair records of apparatus.
Emergency medical equipment maintenance
records used to verify regular maintenance of
emergency medical equipment such as copies
of contracts, maintenance schedules, test
protocols, equipment inventory, performance
test records, repair records, parts used and
service reports. Per NFPA Standards 1901,
1961, 1852 and 1500.
Permanent
In perpetuity
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Fire & Security
Alarm System
Records
Records documenting the department’s role in
issuing permits, testing and maintaining fire
and security alarms, including fire alarm and
sprinkler system plans. May include permits,
applications, malfunction reports,
maintenance reports, and related documents.
Permanent In perpetuity
Fire
Investigation
Records
Fire and arson investigation case files,
including investigative reports, witness
statements, photographs, maps,
correspondence, notes, video and audio
recordings, copies of property releases,
laboratory reports, and incident/injury reports.
Permanent In perpetuity
Hazardous
Materials
Records
Inspection records of underground and above
ground fuel storage tanks. Reports and
investigation results of incidents including
spills and leaks, etc.
Permanent In perpetuity
Historical
Records
Newspaper clippings and articles relating to
the Meridian Fire Department, photos of
events.
Permanent In perpetuity
In-Home Care
Facility
Inspections
Documents relating to fire code inspections
performed by the department of home
daycares and foster care homes. May include
reports, notices, citations, occupancy and pre-
fire planning records, floor plans, sketches,
reports, lists and related documents.
Permanent In perpetuity
Inspection and
Occupancy
Records for
Commercial
Buildings
Documents relating to fire code inspections
performed by the department of commercial
buildings. May include reports, notices,
citations, occupancy and pre-fire planning
records, floor plans, sketches, reports, lists,
Tier II reports and related documents.
Permanent In perpetuity
Juvenile Fire
Setter
Evaluations
Case files related to juvenile fire setter
investigation, including investigative reports,
witness statements, photographs, maps,
correspondence, notes, video and audio
recordings, copies of property releases,
laboratory reports, incident/injury reports.
Permanent In perpetuity
Maps Maps and related records maintained by the
department for address location, reference
and for tracking various trends. May include
lists, books and other methods of address
location.
Transitory Until record is
superseded
Meeting
Minutes
Final, approved Officer and Command Staff
meeting minutes.
Semipermanent 5 years
Narcotics
Inventory &
Usage
Narcotic inventory and usage- hard copy,
narcotics distributed to the engine companies.
Temporary 3 years
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National Fire
Incident
Reports
National Fire Incident Reporting System
(NFIRS) Fire Incident Report, relating to fire
run, medical emergency, casualty, hazardous
materials call, false alarm, good intent, or
service call. May include property release
forms, civilian and fire service casualty
reports, hazardous materials reports, etc.
Permanent In perpetuity
Patient Care
Records
Records related to patient care, refusal of
care, denial of need for care, supplemental
emergency medical services reports,
diagnostic attachments to include ECG, care
summary reports and vital sign reports.
Permanent In perpetuity
Plans,
Protocols,
Guidelines,
Policies
Records related to department operations,
including Medical Supervision Plan, standing
written orders, operational guidelines,
administrative and operational policies.
Transitory Until record is
superseded
Proof of
Insurance
Proof of worker’s compensation and other
insurance required for training tower usage by
other agencies.
Transitory
Until record is
superseded
Public
Education
Programs &
Publications
Records related to the design and
implementation of educational and other
outreach programs provided to the public by
the department. May include: class
descriptions, instructional materials, course
outlines, class enrollment and attendance
records, reports, speeches, and publications.
Semipermanent 5 years
Public Record
Requests
Public records requests and responses. Temporary 2 years after last
action
Ride-Along
Forms
Signed waivers for persons requesting a ride-
along with the department. Ride Along
tracking records.
Temporary
2 years
Rural Fire
Protection
District Records
All records of activities of the department or
other City departments as they relate to the
Meridian Rural Fire Protection District. May
include: annual audits, land and apparatus
acquisition records, records relating to
construction of fire stations, bank statements,
tax levy forms, Local Government Investment
Pool statements, financial statements, annual
budget records, legal notices, meeting
minutes, election records, declarations of
candidacy, election results, ICRMP insurance
records, audio recordings of meetings.
Permanent In perpetuity
Structure Burn
Training
Records
Records related to structure burns. Semipermanent 10 years
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Subpoena,
Duces Tecum or
Requiring
Court
Appearance
Records including subpoenas for records
retained by the Fire Department (duces
tecum) or subpoenas requiring Fire
Department personnel to appear in court.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative
Records
Copies of administrative records including
A/P invoices, expense reports, professional
membership documents, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Affirmative
Action; Equal
Employment
Opportunity
Commission
Reports
Records documenting city compliance with
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal
Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Records include: plans, policy statements,
reports, investigations, case files and related
information. Also includes EEO-4 reports
submitted to the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
documenting compliance with EEOC
requirements by cities with 15 or more
employees.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-907(2)(g);
29 CFR
1602,1602.14,
1620.32
5 years from date of
request or personnel
action whichever is
later
Benefits
Continuation
Records documenting notice to employees,
spouses and dependents informing them of
their rights to continue insurance coverage
after termination or disability or family
leave and whether coverage was elected or
rejected. Continuation may be under
COBRA or another provision. Notice is also
sent to a third party administrator who
administers the extended coverage. Records
may be filed with the Employee Benefits
Records or Employee Personnel Records.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-907(2)(g);
29 CFR 1627.3
75 years after
employee
separation,
expiration of
eligibility, or
completion of
litigation, whichever
is longest
Budget Prep
Records
Working documents utilized to build base
budgets and establish yearly budgets;
worksheets, enhancements, amendments,
etc.
Semipermanent 10 years
Collective
Bargaining
Records documenting negotiations between
the city and employee representatives,
including contracts, reports, negotiation
notes, letters of agreement, arbitration
findings, cost analyses, minutes, tape
recordings, etc.
Temporary
IC § 50-907(3)(d);
29 CFR 516.5
3 years
Committee
Records
Agendas and meeting minutes/notes for
special groups convened by HR for specific
purposes such as Benefits, Compensation,
and Wellness.
Semipermanent 7 years
Correspondence,
Administrative
Correspondence created or received in the
course of administering City policies and
programs.
Semipermanent 5 years
Correspondence,
Transitory
Correspondence regarding day-to-day office
operations and does not contain unique
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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information about City functions or
programs.
Databases Database records created and maintained for
the purposes of generating reports, data
files, and a variety of different outputs.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Department
Guidelines,
Policies,
Procedures,
Processes, and
Reports
HR guidelines, including but not limited to,
Salary Administration Guidelines.
Semipermanent 10 years from date
guideline in its
entirety, or any part
thereof, is officially
replaced, updated
City Standard Operating Policy/Procedure
Manual.
Semipermanent 20 years from date
SOP Manual in its
entirety, or any part
thereof, is officially
replaced, updated
Records documenting and relating to HR
processes, including but not limited to,
recruiting/interviewing processes.
Semipermanent 5 years from date
HR process in its
entirety or any part
thereof, is officially
replaced, updated
Policies, reports, and documents regarding
the internal department operations and
procedures (e.g. Turnover, Recruiting
reports, etc.).
Semipermanent 10 years
HR reports regarding department
performance or other management
presentations. Includes reports documenting
trends, department or City performance in
key areas as determined.
Semipermanent 10 years
Records that document the formulation,
adoption and implementation of internal
actions/decisions.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Employee Benefits Records relating to city employee benefits
information such as: selection of insurance
plans, retirement, pension, and disability
plans, deferred compensation plans, and
other benefit information. Records may
include but are not limited to: plan selection
and application forms, enrollment records,
contribution and deduction summaries,
personal data records, authorizations,
beneficiary information, notices of
disability payment made, and related
documentation.
Semipermanent
IC §§ 50-907(2)(g)
and 45-610; 29
CFR 1627.3; 29
CFR 1602.31;
IDAPA
09.01.35.081
75 years after
employee
separation,
expiration of
eligibility, or
completion of
litigation, whichever
is longest
Employee Medical
Records
Document an individual employee’s
medical history. These records are not
personnel records and must be kept in a
Semipermanent
IC §§ 50-907(2)(g)
and 72-601; 29
75 years after
employee
separation,
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separate location from employee personnel
records as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Records may include, but
are not limited to: medical exam records
(pre-employment, pre-assignment, periodic
or episodic), X-rays, and records of
significant health or disability limitations.
CFR 1602.31; 29
CFR 1910.1020
expiration of
eligibility, or
completion of
litigation, whichever
is longest
Employee
Personnel Records
Document of employee’s work history.
Original employee personnel records are
kept by Human Resources Department
unless otherwise specified. Records may
include, but are not limited to: employment
applications, notices of appointment,
training and certification records, records of
health limitations, drug testing, salary
schedules, personal actions, performance
evaluations, awards and other special
recognition, letters of recommendation,
investigation information, disciplinary
action, notices of layoff, letters of
resignation, home address and telephone,
emergency notification forms, oaths of
office, grievance and complaint records, and
relate correspondence and documentation.
(See also Employee Benefits Records,
Employee Medical Records, Recruitment
and Selection Records, and Volunteer
Records).
Notes:
(1) Meridian Police Department employee
personnel records including original Internal
Affairs files and training materials are kept
by the Police Department according to the
Police Department Records Retention
Schedule. Upon employee separation, these
records shall be forwarded to Human
Resources Department.
All other Police Department current
employee original personnel records are
kept by the Human Resources Department.
(2) Meridian Fire Department employee
personnel records including original training
records and original records related to
Union promotions are kept by the Fire
Semipermanent
IC §§ 50-907(2)(g)
and 45-610; 29
CFR 1627.3; 29
CFR 1602.31;
IDAPA
09.01.35.081
75 years after
employee
separation,
expiration of
eligibility, or
completion of
litigation, whichever
is longest
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Department. Upon employee separation
these records shall be forwarded to Human
Resources Department.
All other Fire Department current employee
original personnel records including ICRMP
and BEST training records and Union
member promotion applications and PAR
forms documenting a promotion are kept by
Human Resources Department..
Employment
Verification
(I-9) of Job
Applicants
Document to the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service that an applicant or
employee is eligible to work in the U.S.
Information includes: employee information
and verification data such as citizenship or
alien status and signature, employer review
and verification data such as documents,
which establish identity and eligibility, and
employer’s signature certifying that
documents were checked. This category
includes forms completed for all new hires,
as superseded or previous forms completed
on rehires.
Temporary
IC § 50-907(3)(d),
8 U.S.C. §
1324a(b)(3)
(Immigration
Reform and
Control Act)
3 years after date of
hire or 1 year after
employment is
terminated,
whichever is later
Forms Forms created for use by HR personnel to
facilitate work, including Performance
Review, job description template, PAR
template, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Hazard Exposure
Records
Emergency response employees exhibiting
signs or symptoms possibly resulting from
exposure to hazardous substances are
required to be provided medical
examination and consultation. Records
include: employee’s name and social
security number; physician’s written
opinion, recommended limitations; results
of examinations and tests; employee
medical complaints related to hazardous
substance exposure; description of
employee’s duties as they relate to
exposure; the employee’s exposure levels or
anticipated exposure levels; description of
protective equipment used; and information
from previous medical examinations of the
employee which is not readily available to
physician and other information.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-907(2)(g);
29 CFR 1910.1020
75 years after
employee
separation,
expiration of
eligibility, or
completion of
litigation, whichever
is longest
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Insurance
Policies/Plans:
Employee Group
Health and Life
Benefits
Records documenting plan descriptions and
summaries of city insurance policies and
plans covering employee group health and
life benefits, including annual certification
records.
Semipermanent 10 years
Kinds and Levels
Chart
Records documenting the description,
classification and compensation of city jobs
and positions. Usually includes details of
duties and responsibilities of each position
time percentage breakdowns of tasks, skills
and abilities needed for each position, and
related records documenting the
development, modification or redefinition
of each job or position.
Temporary
IC § 50-907(3)(d);
29 CFR Part 1602
and 29 CFR
1627.3
3 years
Leave
Applications
Applications or requests submitted by city
employees for compensatory, family and
medical leave, long term leave and other
leave time. Information usually includes:
employee name, department, date, leave
dates requested, type of leave requested, and
related data. These are not kept by Finance.
Temporary
IC §50-907(3)(d)
3 years
Meeting Minutes Internal staff meeting records. Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Newsletters HR2You Newsletters. Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Organization
Charts
HR Department Organization Charts. Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Personnel Action
(PAR) Forms
Completed employee forms submitted to
HR upon initial hire, pay increase or
decrease, change of address, or change of
supervisor.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-907(2)(g);
29 CFR Part 1602
and 29 CFR
1627.3
75 years after
employee
separation,
expiration of
eligibility, or
completion of
litigation, whichever
is longest
Photographs Photographs relating to HR
sponsored/conducted City events (e.g.
service awards, employee picnic, Wellness
events, etc.).
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Photo
Identification
Photographs and other records used to
identify city employees, private security
personnel, contract workers and other. May
include photographs taken by City for
Transitory Until record is
superseded, obsolete
or administrative
needs end
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identification or prox card or driver’s
license photocopy.
Position
Descriptions
Records documenting the description,
classification and compensation of city jobs
and positions. Usually includes details of
duties and responsibilities of each position
time percentage breakdowns of tasks, skills
and abilities needed for each position, and
related records documenting the
development, modification or redefinition
of each job or position.
Temporary
IC § 50-907(3)(d);
29 CFR Part 1602
and 29 CFR
1627.3
3 years
Presentations Formal departmental presentations to
Council, other formal bodies.
Semipermanent 5 years
Public Records
Requests
Public records requests and responses. Transitory 1 year after last
action
Recruitment and
Selection Records
for Applicants who
are Hired
Documents regarding the recruitment and
selection of city employees and contracted
service providers such as attorneys,
auditors, consultants, etc. Records may
include, but are not limited to: job
announcements and descriptions, applicant
lists, applications and resumes, position
advertisement records, civil service and
other examination records, interview
questions, interview and application scoring
notes, applicant background investigation
information, polygraph test results, letters of
reference, civil service records, staffing
requisition forms, certification of eligibles,
recruitment file (job announcement,
position description, documentation relating
to the announcement and test, and test items
and rating levels), and related
correspondence and documentation.
Temporary
IC § 50-907(3)(d);
29 CFR 1602.31;
29 CFR
1627.3(b)(1)(vi)
2 years
Meridian Police Department employee
original background investigation records
are kept by the Police Department. Upon
employee separation these original records
shall be forwarded to the Human Resources
Department for proper disposition.
Temporary 2 years after
separation
Meridian Fire Department Union original
recruitment records including National
Testing Network testing, application, and
interview notes, for applicants who are
hired, are kept by the Fire Department
Temporary 2 years
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until the expiration of the retention period at
which time they shall be properly destroyed
by the Fire Department.
Recruitment and
Selection Records
for Applicants who
are Not Hired
Documents regarding the recruitment and
selection of city employees and contracted
service providers such as attorneys,
auditors, consultants, etc. Records may
include, but are not limited to: job
announcements and descriptions, applicant
lists, applications and resumes, position
advertisement records, civil service and
other examination records, interview
questions, interview and application scoring
notes, applicant background investigation
information, polygraph test results, letters of
reference, civil service records, staffing
requisition forms, certification of eligibles,
recruitment file (job announcement,
position description, documentation relating
to the announcement and test, and test items
and rating levels), and related
correspondence and documentation.
Temporary
IC § 50-907(3)(d);
29 CFR 1602.31;
29 CFR
1627.3(b)(1)(vi)
2 years
Meridian Fire Department Union original
recruitment records including National
Testing Network testing, application, and
interview notes, for applicants who are not
hired, are kept by the Fire Department until
the expiration of the retention period at
which time, they shall be properly destroyed
by the Fire Department
Temporary 2 years
Resource
Records/Notes
Records including notebooks, meeting
notes, to-do-lists, employee-compiled notes,
etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Special Projects Documents related to special, one-time
projects to include, but not limited to,
Employee Satisfaction Survey, Policy
Review/Revision, Salary Structure Review.
Semipermanent 10 years
Surveys HR and other initiated internal surveys,
survey results (e.g. Salary Surveys,
Employee Satisfactions Surveys, Best Place
to Work. Etc.).
Semipermanent 10 years
Telephone
Records
Message logs, voicemails, etc. Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Training
Programs/HR
Records related to the design and
implementation of training programs
provided to employees by the City.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-907(2)(g)
5 years from final
presentation and/or
use
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Documents may include course
descriptions, instructor certifications,
instructional materials, course outlines,
class enrollment and attendance records,
tests, test results, and related records.
Training/Travel
Records
Records documenting attendance and
presentation by HR employees at
conventions, conferences, seminars,
workshops, and similar training events.
Includes training/travel requests, training
materials, reports and related
correspondence.
Semipermanent 5 years
Payroll
Unemployment
Claims
Records documenting claims submitted by
former city employees for unemployment
compensation. Usually includes: claims,
notices, reports, and related records. May
also include records generated by the appeal
of claim determinations. These are
received by HR and kept in HR.
Temporary
IC §50-907(3)(d)
3 years
Workers’
Compensation
Records and
Claims
Medical records related to job assignments
that document work-related injuries and
illnesses, including but not limited to,
hearing test records, hazard exposure
records, first- aid incident records,
physician statements, release consent forms
and related correspondence, and records
documenting claims submitted by city
employees for work-related injuries and
illnesses. These records are kept separate
from employee personnel files.
Semipermanent 30 years after
employment
separation
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (I.T.) DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative
Activity
Logs/Reports
Daily, weekly monthly or other reports
documenting the activities of Information
Technology employees, including but not
limited to: sign in/out sheet for keys, access
logs and phone logs, minutes, project files
and dashboard statistics.
Transitory Until administrative
needs ends
Administrative
Records
Copies of: A/P invoices, Expense Reports,
MIP A/P unposted Reports, Transactions,
Internal Invoices, Purchase Orders, Detailed
Statements of Revenues and Expenditures.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Budget Preparation
Records
Working documents utilized to build base
budgets and establish yearly budgets,
including but not limited to enhancements,
amendments, carry forward support, FTE
anticipation, vehicle replacement, quotes
for service/maintenance.
Transitory 1 year or until
Administrative need
ends
Correspondence Policy/program correspondence,
documenting the formulation, adoption and
implementation of significant
policy/program decision.
Permanent In perpetuity
Records created or received in the course of
administering city policies, procedures or
programs, but these records d o not provide
insight into significant policy, procedure or
program discussions or decisions.
Semipermanent 5 years
Correspondence created or received in the
course of administering City policies,
procedures or programs including but not
limited to memos, notes, thank you notes,
surveys, letters to businesses and citizens and
day -to day office and housekeeping
correspondence that does not contain unique
information about City functions or
programs, for example scrolling agenda and
announcements.
Transitory Until administrative
Need ends
HR Documents Departmental employee personnel records,
including but not limited to training records,
coaching notes, performance evaluations,
customer feedback, contact information, etc.
Transitory Until employment is
terminated, then
forward to HR
Meeting Records
and Notes
Internal meeting records and/or staff level
notes generated in the course of day to day
business, including but not limited to
agendas, notes and presentations.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
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Reference/Owner’s
Manuals/
Handbooks
Documents to include but not limited to
owner’s manuals and documentation.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Department
Guidelines,
Policies,
Procedures,
Processes and
Reports
Departmental Policy or program records
documenting the formulation, adoption and
implementation of departmental policy or
program decisions. Including but not
limited to Standard Operating Procedures
and Guidelines, reference materials or
materials obtained from another
government entity or agency used in the
development of said procedure.
Transitory 1 year after
document is
replaced and/or
administrative need
ends
Department
Reports
Reports prepared for the Mayor and City
Council .
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Operational Records
Backup Files A copy on a disk based backup appliance of
the contents of all data from the City
servers.
Transitory 3 months
Service
Management Tool
All customer support tickets opened in
service management systems.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
(other)
10 years
Department
Policies and
Reports
Policies, reports, and documents regarding
internal department operations and
procedures, e.g. computer usage policy,
password policy, service level goals,
training materials, evaluations of materials.
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)€
(dept. report)
5 years
Disaster Recovery
Plan
Strategy for retention and recovery of
network and information systems following
network or server crash or failure.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
updated
IT Updates to
Directors
Updated project lists and associated
priorities provided to Directors at Director
meetings.
Temporary
IC §50-907(3)(d)
(other)
2 years
Internally-
Generated Source
Code
Programming statements or instructions that
create or execute a computer program.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
updated
Internet History List of websites accessed on City computers
and electronic devices.
Transitory 90 days
Inventory
Management
List of electronic devices held by City and
software licensing information and
specifications for each electronic device
used by City.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
updated
Outlook
Appointments
Meeting requests sent and received by
employees via City email system;
appointments scheduled via City email
system by employees.
Transitory Until deleted by user
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Outlook E-mail
Messages –City
Staff
All e-mail messages, sent or received by
City staff using City’s e-mail system. (E-
mail messages may be preserved elsewhere
in digital or paper format for longer periods
of time as the subject matter of such
messages may require.)
Semipermanent
IC §50-907(2)(g)
(other)
5 years
Outlook Tasks and
Notes
Tasks, task requests and reminders sent and
received by employees via City email
system.
Transitory Until deleted by user
Prox Card Access
Records
Register of which prox cards have accessed
a restricted area.
Transitory 90 days
Security Camera
Footage
Video footage from security cameras
mounted on and in city facilities.
Transitory Until overwritten by
system
Call Records List of incoming and outgoing calls,
including phone numbers and caller
identification, as available.
Transitory 90 days
Voicemail
Messages
Incoming verbal messages recorded on City
voicemail systems.
Transitory Until deleted by user
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MAYOR ’S OFFICE
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative Records
Activity
Logs/Reports
Daily, weekly monthly or other reports
documenting the activities of the
Mayor’s Office employees, including
but not limited to: sign in/out sheet for
credit cards and checklists.
Transitory Until administrative
needs ends
Administrative
Records
Copies of: A/P invoices, Expense
Reports, MIP A/P unposted Reports,
Detailed Statements of Revenues and
Expenditures.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Budget Preparation
Records
Working documents utilized to build
base budgets and establish yearly
budgets, including but not limited to
enhancements, amendments, carry
forward support, FTE anticipation,
vehicle replacement, quotes for
service/maintenance.
Transitory 1 year or until
administrative need
ends
Correspondence Policy/program correspondence created
or received, documenting the
formulation, adoption and
implementation of significant
policy/program decision. May include
correspondence relating to Commission
and Committee appointments and
correspondence with other government
agencies.
Permanent In perpetuity
Correspondence created or received in
the course of administering city
policies/programs, but these records do
not provide insight into significant
policy/program discussions or
decisions.
May include citizen response letters,
letters to homeowner associations and
businesses.
Semipermanent 5 years
Correspondence created or received
which is not unique to City functions or
programs. May include; thank you
notes, invitations, and general mail.
Transitory Until administrative
Need ends
Customer
Complaints/Kudos
Complaint or Compliment records
including but not limited to letters,
phone calls, comment cards and in
person feedback from citizens,
customers, developers and contractors.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Forms/Templates Forms/Templates created for use by the
Mayor’s Office including but not
limited to visual aids, applications,
checklists, and web documents.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
HR Documents Departmental employee personnel
records, including but not limited to
training records, coaching notes,
Performance Evaluation, contact
information. Record is confidential
and will be kept in a locked files with
manager until employment has ended;
File sent to HR for retention after
termination (voluntary or involuntary).
Transitory Until employment is
terminated; then
forward to HR
Meeting Records
and Notes
Special
Projects/Initiatives
Internal meeting records and/or staff
level notes generated in the course of
day to day business, including but not
limited to; agendas, notes and
presentations.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends or record
is superseded
Reference/Owner’s
Manuals/
Handbooks
Documents to include but not limited
to: Owner’s Manuals and code updates.
Transitory Until record is
superseded or
administrative need
ends
Department
Guidelines,
Policies,
Procedures,
Processes and
Reports
Departmental Policy or program
records documenting the formulation,
adoption and implementation of
departmental policy or program
decisions. Including but not limited to
Standard Operating Procedures and
Guidelines, reference materials or
materials obtained from another
government entity or agency used in
the development of said procedure.
Transitory 1 year after
document is replaced
and/or administrative
need ends
Presentations Formal department presentations to
Council, Community Groups or other
agencies/entities or people, e.g.
Strategic Update, New Council
member training, and City of Meridian
updates.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Telephone Records Message logs, voicemails,
ShoreTel/Mitel call volume reports etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Operational Records
Agendas &
Minutes
Agendas and minutes of Director
Meetings, Operational Meetings,
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council,
Mayor’s Senior Advisory Board, and
Faith Ambassador Council Meetings.
Semipermanent 5 years
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Annual Reports
Report on City’s and Mayor’s Office
activities over preceding year
summarizing activities and financial
performance.
Permanent In perpetuity
Applications
Forms and materials submitted with
application for positions or awards
administered by Mayor’s Office,
including applications for scholarships,
Promise partners, Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council, volunteer positions,
City commissions, and City committees
or task forces.
Semipermanent 5 years
Attendance Sheets
Sign-in sheets, where offered, for
activities and events hosted by the
Mayor’s Office.
Transitory Until administrative
needs ends
City Website
Content
HTML text stored in data base table in
CMS. Note: Source document may
exist elsewhere, and be retained
pursuant to separate record retention
schedule.
Transitory
Until updated or
record is superseded
Memoranda Internal or external memoranda
summarizing research,
recommendations, and other
information.
Permanent In perpetuity
Mayoral memos regarding
proclamations, meetings, or events.
Semipermanent 5 years
News Releases
A written or recorded record directed at
members of the news media for the
purpose of making a newsworthy
announcement.
Semipermanent 25 years
Photos
Published or historically significant
photographs taken, owned, or stored by
the Mayor’s Office.
Permanent In perpetuity
Photographs that are not used or
needed for a particular purpose.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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Proclamations Proclamations issued by the Mayor
not read at City Council meetings.
Semipermanent 10 years
Proclamations issued by the Mayor
and read at City Council meetings.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Publications
Informational or promotional
publications of the Mayor’s office,
including newsletters, flyers, marketing
materials, brochures, program
materials.
Semipermanent 5 years
Public Addresses Records relating to State of the City
address. May include script, video,
PowerPoint, program, agenda, photos.
Permanent In perpetuity
Records relating to State of the City
addresses or speeches. May include
script, video, PowerPoint, program,
agenda, photos.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Special Projects Documents related to special or one-
time projects to include, but not limited
to: Strategic Plans.
Semipermanent 10 years
Talking Points
Records prepared to summarize issues
in preparation for discussion with the
public or media.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Videos Videos prepared monthly for
informational or promotional purposes,
e.g ., Celebrate Meridian.
Permanent In perpetuity
Videos prepared weekly for
informational or promotional purposes,
e.g. , City Council meetings,
This Week in Meridian.
Temporary 2 years
Raw video footage, used or unused. Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Activity Logs/Reports Daily, weekly, monthly, or other
reports documenting the activities
of the Parks and Recreation
Department employees, including
but not limited to: sign in/out sheet
for credit card and diesel fuel
transfer tank log sheets.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Lost & Found log sheets
documenting items that have been
lost and found by citizens in the
parks and other MPR facilities.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Administrative
Records
Copies of A/P invoices, Expense
Reports, Detailed Statements of
Revenues and Expenditures,
Capital Improvements Plan, Parks
& Recreation Facilities
Depreciation Schedule, MPR
Communications Plan, and other
related documents.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Agendas & Minutes Agendas and minutes of weekly
and monthly MPR staff meetings.
Semipermanent
10 years
Budget Preparation
Records
Working documents utilized to
build base budgets and establish
yearly budgets, including but not
limited to enhancements,
amendments, carry forward
support, FTE anticipation, vehicle
replacement, and quotes for
service/maintenance.
Semipermanent
10 years (follows
Finance)
Correspondence
Policy/program correspondence
documenting the formulation,
adoption, and implementation of
significant policy/program
decision. Including but not limited
to Commission and Committee.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Records created or received in the
course of administering city
policies, procedures or programs,
but these records do not provide
insight into significant policy,
procedure or program discussions
or decisions. Including but not
limited to citizen response letters.
Semipermanent
5 years
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Correspondence created or
received in the course of
administering City policies,
procedures or programs including
but not limited to memos,
transmittals, notes, comments,
thank you notes, letters to
businesses and day-to day office
and housekeeping correspondence
that does not contain unique
information about City functions
or programs.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Committee Records Agendas, meeting minutes/notes,
and audio recordings of special
groups convened by Parks &
Recreation for specific purposes,
such as understanding operational
gaps and process delays (e.g., Golf
Course Focus Group, Christmas in
Meridian, MPR Communications
Plan, and Regional Geese
Management).
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Customer
Kudos/Complaints
Compliment or complaint records
including but not limited to letters,
phone calls, emails, comment
cards and in person feedback from
citizens, customers, and sponsors.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Department
Guidelines,
Standard Operating
Procedures, Policies,
Processes, and
Director’s Orders
Administrative SOPs, policies,
processes, director’s orders, etc.
pertaining to facilities and
recreation classes, camps, special
events, and sports (e.g., Lost &
Found, CableONE Movie Night,
Metal Detecting, Contracted
Instructors, Registrations
&Refunds, Sports League Bylaws,
Partnerships Between Private or
Public Entities, Hot Air Balloons).
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Employee Time
Logs and Reports
Completed logs of employees’
timesheets, tasks, and location;
reports and analysis of related
data.
Semipermanent
5 years, unless
record is superseded
by Finance
Department
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Facility Permits Permits and materials including,
but not limited to: Completed Park
Alcohol and Amplified Sound
Permits related to individual’s or
organization’s park picnic shelter
reservation, short-term
concessions permits and related
materials from vendors.
Temporary
2 years
Facility Reservation
Application and
Materials
Completed forms and related
materials collected from
individuals or businesses
registering for a recreation class,
team, or event and other required
documentation, such as proof of
insurance.
____________________________
Collected Certificates of Liability
Insurance from individuals or
vendors.
Temporary
_________________
Temporary
2 years
_________________
2 years
Financial Aid
Applications
Completed application forms and
materials submitted to request
financial assistance for children’s
class or program (e.g., Care
Enough to Share).
Temporary
2 years
Forms/Templates Forms/templates created for use
by the Parks and Recreation
Department, including but not
limited to internal purchase orders
form, diesel fuel transfer tank log
sheet, child pick up form, medical
waiver, Care Enough to Share
application, Generations Plaza
memorial brick application,
alcohol permit application,
amplified sound permit
application, sports roster, sports
and special events registration
forms, sponsor application,
volunteer application.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Grounds
Maintenance
Records
Pesticide spray records, daily
splash pad test readings,
playground inspections, restroom
cleaning safety data sheets, and
other documents related to parks
and recreation facilities.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Historical Records 2028 time capsule content
information.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Annual newsletters prepared by
Parks & Recreation Department
highlighting construction projects,
park dedications, and other efforts
and initiatives.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Copies of MPR Department
Annual Reports provided to the
Mayor’s Office in conjunction
with the State of the City Address.
Permanent
In perpetuity
External awards, plaques, and
certificates bestowed upon the
MPR Department.
Permanent
In perpetuity
MPR Department Dashboards
which document statistical data by
year, including but not limited to
the number of sports
teams/participants/leagues, sports
gym usage, Activity Guide
enrollments, park shelter and field
reservations, park acreage, urban
forestry, pathway maintenance,
volunteers, revenues, playground
safety, turf maintenance, full-time
staff, special events and temporary
use permits, employee safety,
vandalism, and other related
information.
Permanent
In perpetuity
National Recreation & Park
Association (NRPA) PRORAGIS
annual statistical field reports.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
and Appendices which document
current parks and recreation
facilities and services, level of
service, etc. and also provide the
framework to respond to the
evolving needs of the community.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Park dedication plaque mock-ups
detailing the dedication date,
Mayor, City Council, MPR
Commission, MPR staff, and other
volunteers and contributors.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Photographs, newspaper and news
channel articles and clippings,
Permanent
In perpetuity
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press releases, and videos relating
to Parks and Recreation
Department including but not
limited to sponsored/conducted
City events; park, pathway, and
facility dedications, celebrations,
and ribbon cuttings; park and
pathway amenities, landscape and
scenery; recreation classes, camps,
and sports; and staff.
Proclamations not otherwise
retained by the Clerk’s Office.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
HR Documents Copies of departmental employee
personnel records kept in locked
files with manager until
employment has ended; file sent to
HR for retention after termination
(voluntary or involuntary).
Transitory Until employment is
terminated; then
forward to HR
Incident or Accident
Reports
Citizen reports of incidents,
injuries, or accidents incurred
during or related to a department-
sponsored or department-provided
class, camp, program, reservation,
or activity.
Temporary
2 years
Indemnity Forms,
Medical Release
Forms, Waivers
Signed waiver/indemnity
agreement related to individual’s
or organization’s participation in
department-sponsored or
department-provided class, camp,
program, reservation, activity,
transportation, or travel.
Temporary
2 years
Marketing
Materials
Informational or promotional
publications of the Parks &
Recreation Department, including
flyers, brochures, program
materials, Facilities Tour/Park
Ambassador/other program
booklets, PowerPoint and Prezi
presentations, z-cards, and videos.
Transitory
Until Administrative
Need Ends
Memorial Forms Completed citizen forms
requesting memorial in MPR
facility under established
memorial program (e.g.
Generations Plaza Brick Sales
form, Kleiner Park Memorial Tree
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
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Plaza Paver Sales, Memorial Tree
Program form).
Meeting Records
and Notes
Internal meeting records and notes
generated in the course of day to
day business, including but not
limited to agendas, notes, and
presentations.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
MPR Commission
Records
Copies of Commission and
Committee agendas and summary
minutes.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Copies of bylaws. Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Copies of contact information
listing Commission members’
names, addresses, phone numbers,
email addresses, etc.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Copies of correspondence
regarding day-to-day operations or
administration.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Copies of project records
documenting historical or cultural
significance to the City and/or
Meridian community
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
Copies of project files and reports
used by MPR staff, Commission,
Committee in the course of
researching, developing,
completing, reporting on, or acting
on initiatives of the
Commission/Committee.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Copies of roster listing current
Commission members, including
names, seat numbers, and
appointment dates.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Presentations Formal department PowerPoint,
Prezi, and other presentations to
Council or others, e.g. New
Council member training, Joint
Council/Commission workshop
training, and Meridian
Development Corporation.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Project Files Copies: Park, pathway, and other
project/initiative records,
including but not limited to
contracts and agreements to which
the City is a party, deeds and real
property, site plans and maps,
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
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permits and inspection records,
certificates of zoning compliance,
conditional use permits,
development agreements,
preliminary and final plats,
purchasing contracts, accounts
payable invoices and other
financial records, meeting agendas
and minutes, and any other related
correspondence.
Recreation Activity
Sign In/Sign Out
Sheets
Log sheets completed by parents
to signify that minor has been
dropped off or picked up from a
department-sponsored or
department-provided class, camp,
program, or activity.
Temporary 2 years
Log sheets completed by
participant confirming they have
attended a class or activity.
Temporary 2 years
Reference/Owner’s
Manuals/Books
Documents to include but not
limited to equipment and
electronics.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Resource
Records/Notes
Records including notebooks,
meeting notes, to-do lists,
employee-compiled notes, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Special Event Forms Completed forms from citizens
and businesses participating in a
special event, including but not
limited to vendor and sponsor
contracts and entries.
Temporary 2 years
Special
Projects/Initiatives
Documents related to special or
non-confidential one-time project
to include, but not limited to:
Strategic Plan Initiatives, Smoke-
Free Parks, and Forestry Stimulus.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Sports Schedules
and Scores
Record of games played and final
scores.
Transitory
Until Administrative
Need Ends
Surveys Internal and external outreach
surveys and results, presentations,
neighborhood meeting minutes,
correspondence, and summary
reports to solicit citizen input on
parks and recreation, customer
service, and process improvement.
Records of public input, including
survey results, neighborhood
Semipermanent
10 years
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meeting minutes, correspondence,
etc.
Team Rosters Record of all individuals
registered for a sports team.
Temporary
2 years
Telephone Records Message logs, voicemails, etc. Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Training Records
and Resources
Records including but not limited
to documenting attendance and
presentation by City employees at
conventions, conferences,
seminars, workshops, and similar
training events. Includes training
requests, training, and Continuing
Education Unit tracking reports
and other related correspondence.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Tree Inventory &
Abatement
Inventory of all public trees
maintained by City Arborist and
abatement records per City Code.
Permanent
In perpetuity
Vandalism &
Restitution Records
Copies of records related to park,
pathway, and facility vandalism
incidents and restitution, including
but not limited to property damage
reports, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Volunteer Records Applications, timesheets, and
other biographical notes related to
City volunteers, including Park
Ambassadors, scouts, and other
civic groups. These records also
include records documenting the
activities and administration of
volunteer programs in city hall
and records documenting work
performed for the City by citizens
without compensation for their
services. May include volunteer
application forms, volunteer and
emergency contact information,
agreements, applications, skills
test results, training
documentation, task assignments,
monitoring records, volunteer hour
statistics, volunteer program
publicity records, insurance
information, inactive volunteer
files, and related records.
Transitory
Until administrative
need ends
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Administrative
records
Administrative records including
proxy card check out list, vehicle
check out log, visitor log , etc.
Transitory 1 year
Activity reports Daily, weekly, monthly or other
reports documenting the activities of
employees, including: type of activity,
employees involved, time spent on
activity, work completed, equipment
used, etc. May include Education &
Prevention Training reports.
Semipermanent
Idaho Code §
50-907(2)(e)
5 years
Asset forfeiture
records
Documentation pertaining to the
seizure process and obtaining approval
through the courts.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(a)
5 years after closure
of case
Briefing records
Records documenting internal
communications between supervisors
and shift workers or between staff on
different shifts to alert them to
problems, issues or activities. Records
may include, but not limited to:
briefing logs, ILETS/NCIC messages,
and bulletins from other agencies.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Bulletins from
other agencies
Records including bulletins, circulars,
and related records received from
federal, state and local law
enforcement agencies. Usually
contains descriptions and photographs
of fugitives, missing persons, stolen
property, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Code enforcement
records**
Records created by code enforcement
officers to document a violation or
investigation into a suspected
violation of city ordinance that does
not become a crime report (DR).
Semi-
permanent
Idaho Code §
50-907(2)(g)
5 years after last
action
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Community service
and outreach
programs
Records relating to police community
service programs. Records may
include: publications, mailing lists,
plans, evaluations, notes, reports,
lesson plans and outlines, etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Crime analysis
statistics
Records documenting police efforts to
anticipate, prevent, or monitor
criminal activity. May include
statistical summaries of crime
patterns, modes of operation, analysis
of particular crimes, criminal profiles,
forecasts, movements of known
offenders, etc.
Temporary
IC § 50-
907(3)(d)
3 years
Crime reports
(DRs) for Suicides,
Unattended Deaths,
and Major Crimes
(murder,
involuntary
manslaughter,
rape, sexual abuse
of a child,
terrorism)
Reports documenting a suicide,
unattended death and/or criminal
offense and actions taken, including
charges or arrests. Record typically
includes location of occurrence, date
and time, handling officer, involved
parties (suspects, victims, witnesses,
reporting parties, etc.) and their
personal information, summary of
events and supportive documents (e.g.,
probable cause statements, witness
statements , runaway forms, release of
custody forms (juveniles), criminal
background information
(ILETS/Triple III, Ada LE Lookup,
ISTARS, JDOC), documents
provided by citizens and victims,
citations, property invoices, release of
property forms, etc.). May include
polygraph records (e.g., pre-
examination records, questions,
statements of consent, analysis
reports, results charts, conclusions,
interviewee statements, related
information); property and evidence
control and disposition records (e.g.,
IC § 50-
907(2)(e)
Prosecuted cases:
100 years after final
disposition
Non-prosecuted cases:
100 years after date of
last investigative
action
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evidence photographs, receipt forms,
evidence logs, property reports,
destruction lists, property consignment
sheets, seized firearm logs, homicide
evidence inventories, etc.); and/or
informant case files (reports,
correspondence, payment records,
fingerprint cards, signature cards,
letters of understanding on
informants’ activities and related
records).
Crime reports
(DRs) and citations
for other crimes
Reports documenting a criminal
offense and actions taken, including
charges or arrests. Record typically
includes location of occurrence, date
and time, handling officer, involved
parties (suspects, victims, witnesses,
reporting parties, etc.) and their
personal information, summary of
events and supportive documents (e.g.,
probable cause statements, witness
statements, tow slips, administrative
license suspension forms, intoxilyzer
slips, field sobriety tests forms,
runaway forms, release of custody
forms (juveniles), criminal
background information
(ILETS/Triple III, Ada LE Lookup,
ISTARS, JDOC), documents
provided by citizens and victims,
citations, property invoices, release of
property forms, Leads Online
printouts, shoplifting reports from
store security officers, etc.). May
include polygraph records (pre-
examination records, questions,
statements of consent, analysis
reports, results charts, conclusions,
interviewee statements, related
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
Prosecuted cases:
5 years after final
disposition
Non-prosecuted cases:
5 years after date of
last investigative
action
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information), abandoned vehicle
reports, found property records,
traffic collision reports, property and
evidence control and disposition
records (e.g., evidence photographs,
receipt forms, evidence logs, property
reports, destruction lists, property
consignment sheets, seized firearm
logs, homicide evidence inventories,
etc.), and/or informant case files
(reports, correspondence, payment
records, fingerprint cards, signature
cards, letters of understanding on
informants’ activities and related
records).
Criminal history
records or
ILETS/NCIC
reports**
Records obtained via ILETS or local
jail systems (Ada LE Lookup) that
provides information on the
accumulated criminal arrest and
conviction history of an individual
which may be useful in an
investigation. May include summary
sheet, arrest record, fingerprint
information, mug shot, name, aliases,
residence, sex age, date and place of
birth, height, weight, hair and eye
color, scars, marks, tattoos,
abnormalities, date of arrest, offense
committed.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Digital media –
Type 1
Digital media attached to a crime
report for a major crime. Includes
video, audio, or other digital content
created by a law enforcement officer
in the course of an investigation or
response and attached to a crime
report for murder, involuntary
manslaughter, rape, sexual abuse of a
child, or terrorism.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
Prosecuted cases:
100 years after final
disposition
Non-prosecuted cases:
100 years after date of
last investigative
action
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RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
Digital media –
Type 2
Digital media attached to a crime
report for a felony other than a major
crime. Includes video, audio, or other
digital content created by a law
enforcement officer in the course of an
investigation or response and attached
to a crime report for a crime other than
murder, involuntary manslaughter,
rape, sexual abuse of a child, or
terrorism.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
Prosecuted cases:
5 years after final
disposition
Non-prosecuted cases:
5 years after date of
last investigative
action
Digital media –
Type 3
Digital media attached to a
misdemeanor or infraction crime
report. Includes video, audio, or other
digital content created by a law
enforcement officer in the course of an
investigation or response and attached
to a crime report for a misdemeanor
crime or infraction.
Transitory Prosecuted
misdemeanor cases:
410 days after final
disposition
Non-prosecuted
misdemeanor cases:
410 days after last
investigative action
Prosecuted infraction
cases: 210 days after
final disposition
Non-prosecuted
infraction cases: 210
days after
investigative action
Digital media –
Type 4*
Digital media not attached to a crime
report or where no enforcement action
was taken. Includes video, audio, or
other digital content created by a law
enforcement officer not attached to a
crime report.
Transitory 210 days
Digital media –
Type 5*
Digital media related to an officer
complaint. Includes video, audio, or
other digital content created by a law
enforcement officer in the course of an
Temporary
IC § 50-
907(3)(d)
2 years
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investigation or response relevant to a
complaint about such response or
officer.
Digital media –
recorded in error
Digital media recorded in error.
Includes video, audio, or other digital
content created by a law enforcement
officer unrelated to an investigation or
response.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Field interview
reports (FI cards)
An informational document written by
police officers relating to individuals,
events, or vehicles for which the
officer does not have probable cause
for enforcement. Typically includes
name and current address of person
contacted, physical description of
person or vehicle, officer’s name,
location of contact, date and time,
reason for contact, etc.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
5 years
Grant records Applications and required reporting
documents for grants to support law
enforcement initiatives and
programming (e.g., crime prevention,
substance abuse programs, criminal
justice, SWAT).
Semipermanent
Idaho Code §
50-907(2)(g)
10 years after grant
closeout
Gun dealers’ sales
records
Records documenting purchases of
guns from dealers. May include
duplicate register sheets mailed by the
dealer to MPD and triplicate register
sheets mailed by the dealer to ISP for
criminal records checks and forwarded
to MPD. May include sheet number,
sales person, date and time, city, serial
number, make, model, caliber,
purchaser’s information, and
signatures.
Transitory Until background
check is completed
and administrative
need ends
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Health & Welfare
Referrals
APS & Daycare
complaints
Referrals of suspected child abuse,
adult abuse and daycare complaints.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g
5 years from closure
of referral or case.
Informant case files
not attached to
crime report**
Records documenting information
about informants used by department.
personnel. Records typically include
reports, correspondence, payment
records, fingerprint cards, signature
cards, letters of understanding on
informants’ activities and related
records.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Internal affairs files
Records documenting department’s
investigation of an officer’s role in an
incident for the purpose of evaluating
compliance with department policy
and professional standards. Records
typically include investigative
materials (video and audio recordings,
written statements, narratives,
analysis), polygraph records (pre-
examination records, questions,
statements of consent, analysis
reports, results charts, conclusions,
interviewee statements, related
information), and recommended
disciplinary actions, if any.
Semipermanent
IC §§ 50-
907(2)(g) and
45-610; 29 CFR
1627.3; 29 CFR
1602.31
75 years after
employee separation
or completion of
related litigation,
whichever is longest
Intoxilyzer 5000en,
Draeger 9510 and
LifeLoc instrument
records
Factory and State of Idaho certificates
for instrument; log of each person that
takes the breathalyzer test and
verification testing. May include
suspect name, date, time, results,
operator name, calibration check
results, simulated temperature in
range, comments, etc.
Temporary
IC § 50-
907(3)(d) and
IDAPA
11.03.01.013.06
3 years after
certificate has been
issued
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Intoxilyzer
5000EN,LifeLoc
FC20, and Draeger
9510 user
certifications and
class roster
User certification cards and class
roster for Meridian police officers.
Intoxilyzer instructor replaces with
each new certification period.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Local Records
Check/
Backgrounds
Local records check of police contacts
requested by OPM, FBI or military for
their employment purposes.
Transitory 1 year after
submission to
requestor
Master name index
records
Information on individuals who are
field interviewed, individuals who are
arrested, suspects or accomplices in
crimes, victims, complainants, and
witnesses to incidents. Information
typically includes name, address, date
of birth, race, sex, date and time of
incident or contact, case number
(DR#), citation numbers and other
identifying data.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
100 years
Multiple Firearms
Backgrounds
Background applications for multiple
firearm purchase requests.
Transitory
18 U.S.C. §
922(t)(2)(C); 28
CFR § 25.9(d)
Immediately after
completion
Parking citations
Police department copy of citations
issued for parking violations. Record
typically includes date and time,
location of offense, vehicle license
plate information, code violation
number, and issuing officer. (Parking
citations that are paid are sent to City
Hall Finance Department. Parking
citations that are unpaid and lead to
court summons are sent to the City
Prosecutor’s office.)
Transitory 6 months after final
disposition
Photo identification
records
Records with photos used to identify
employees, private security personnel,
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
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contract workers, etc. May include
photos taken for employee
identification cards, prox cards, etc.
Public records
requests of any and
all records not
associated to a
Major Crime DR
Written public records requests,
responses, records provided, and
original (unredacted) records.
Transitory 1 year after response
provided
Public records
requests of records
associated to a
Major Crime DR
Written public records requests,
responses, records provided, and
original (unredacted) records
pertaining to a crime DR that falls
under the Category of Crime reports
(DRs) for Suicides, Unattended
Deaths, and Major Crimes (murder,
involuntary manslaughter, rape, sexual
abuse of a child, terrorism).
IC § 50-
907(2)(e)
Record to be retained
based upon the
retention of the
original Crime DR
file.
Radar equipment,
certifications, and
maintenance
records
Records documenting the calibration
and maintenance of radar equipment
that may be useful in documenting the
accuracy of the readings. Often
includes original factory certification
of calibration. Information relating to
maintenance and repair may include a
description of the work completed,
parts used, date of service, equipment
number, make, model, etc.
Temporary
IC § 50-
907(3)(d)
3 years after
retirement of
equipment
Training materials
Records related to training programs
provided to MPD personnel by
presenters including City employees,
contractors, or other presenters. May
include course descriptions, instructor
certifications, instructional materials,
course outlines and handouts, and
attendance records.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
5 years from final
presentation and/or
use
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Vacation watch
forms
Records documenting inspection of
properties when the owner/occupant is
away. May include name, address,
date requested, vacation beginning and
ending time, emergency contact
information, special conditions, date
and time officers check the property,
etc.
Transitory Until administrative
need ends
Victim Witness
System
Notations and documents
documenting contact with victims and
witnesses.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
20 years after
investigation closure
or disposition of case,
whichever is later
Written warnings
Written notice provided by MPD
officer to member of the public to
bring attention to a potential or actual
violation.
Semipermanent
IC § 50-
907(2)(g)
5 years
* Note: Where record is used for legal, training, or purposes other than those
enumerated in retention period, that record shall be retained according to the
retention period established for other records similarly used.
** Note: Where record is embedded with a crime report (DR), it shall be retained
according to the retention period established for the crime report.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECORD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY RETENTION PERIOD
All Department Records
Accessibility
Records, City-
Owned Facilities
Contractor logs, key list, and any
other records documenting access to
City-owned buildings by authorized
persons.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Activity Reports Daily, weekly, monthly or other
reports documenting the activities of
Public Works Department
employees, including: type of
activity, employees involved, time
spent on activity, work completed,
equipment and fuel used, reports,
logs, log sheets, and related records.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Ada County
Highway District
(ACHD) Permits
Permits issued by Ada County
Highway District (ACHD) to dig in
public utility easement.
Semipermanent 5 years
Administrative
Records
Clothing order spreadsheets, copies of:
Accounts Payable invoices, expense
reports, leave request logs, MIP
Accounts Payable invoices, professional
membership documents, evacuation
checklists and on call yearly roster logs.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Alarm Monitoring /
Test Results
Reports
Reports of monitoring fire alarms,
security alarms and sprinkler tests
for all relevant City-owned facilities
including annual fire alarm testing,
annual backflow testing, quarterly
sprinkler testing in Sapphire
suppression system, monthly fire
pump runs, and monthly check on
fire extinguishers and Sapphire.
Semipermanent 5 years
Budget Preparation
Records
Work documents utilized to build
base budgets and establish yearly
budgets, including vehicle
replacement worksheets,
enhancements, amendments and
carry forward support.
Semipermanent 10 years
Correspondence,
Administrative
Correspondence created or received
in the course of administering City
policies, procedures, or programs.
Semipermanent 5 years
Correspondence,
Transitory
Day-to-day office and housekeeping
correspondence that does not contain
unique information about City
functions or programs.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
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Customer
Complaints
Complaint letters, notes on phone
calls and in person complaints from
customers/citizens.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Databases Database records created and
maintained for the purposes of
generating reports, data files, and a
variety of different outputs.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Departmental
Reports
Department reports, performance
management presentations.
Semipermanent 10 years
Engineering Capital
and Enhancement
Plan (ECEP)
Reports
Engineering Capital & Enhancement
Plan (ECEP) – 5 year Capital
Improvement Plan Reports.
Semipermanent 10 years
Equipment
Maintenance and
Repair Records
Records of repair and maintenance
of equipment assigned to Public
Work, including but not limited to:
generators, sewage lift pumps, water
pumps, office equipment, and
furniture. Records may include
summaries, reports, and similar
records usually compiled from daily
work records on a monthly or
quarterly basis.
Transitory Until asset is removed from
service or until
administrative need ends.
Facility
Assessments,
Maintenance, and
Repair Records
Records regarding maintenance and
repairs of buildings and grounds
owned or leased by the City
including assessments of the
condition of City-owned buildings,
summaries, logs, reports, and similar
records usually compiled from daily
work records.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Forms Forms created for use by Public
Works personnel to facilitate their
work including but not limited to
performance review forms, project
forms, staff forms, communication
forms, and record retention labels.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Geographic
Information
Systems, Digital
Orthophotography
Images
Aerial photographs of properties
within the City.
Permanent In perpetuity
Geographic
Information
Systems, GIS Data
Points, lines, attributes, and
polygons relating to infrastructure
that the City owns or maintains.
Transitory Until superseded
Geographic
Information
Systems, Maps
A visual representation of data
within a particular geographical
area. Also includes maps and data
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
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provided by outside agencies
including edge of pavement, parcels,
roads, and others.
Health and Safety
Manual
Documents related to the Public
Works Department Health and
Safety Manual.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
HR Documents Departmental employee personnel
records should be kept in the
appropriate Division’s file until
employment has been terminated
(involuntary or voluntary) and then
the file should be sent to HR for
retention.
Transitory Until employment is
terminated; then forward to
HR
Maintenance
Request Record
Records documenting requests and
responses thereto concerning a
variety of maintenance
responsibilities carried out by the
Public Works Department.
Examples include, but are not
limited to: brushing and limbing,
road grading, rocking, sealing,
patching, and marking, traffic
signals and signs, City-owned
buildings and equipment, and water
and sewer system problems.
Temporary 2 years
Master Plan
Records
Records that document the present
and projected needs of the City for
water, sewer, storm drainage, streets,
bike paths, and other utility related
systems. Includes an
implementation schedule for
construction, plans, reports,
evaluations, cost analyses, drawings,
and related documents containing
rates, inventory evaluations, system
rehabilitation or replacement,
distribution of services, etc.
Permanent In perpetuity
Meeting Minutes Internal meeting agendas, minutes,
sign-in sheets
Semipermanent 5 years
Photos, Building
Maintenance
Photos relating to repair and
replacement of City-owned
equipment, material, and facilities.
Semipermanent Keep records requiring
engineering stamps 2 years
after life of structure. Keep
all other records 10 years.
Photos,
Construction
Photos relating to Public Works
construction activities,
infrastructure, inspection photos, etc.
Permanent In perpetuity
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Photos, General Photos related to Public Works
Department activities and other
general use pictures.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Potential Exposure
Records
Report created when personnel is
exposed or potentially exposed to a
chemical, including SDS sheet of the
chemical involved. Record is placed
in the employee personnel record.
Transitory Until employment is
terminated; then forward to
HR
Presentations Departmental presentations. Semipermanent 10 years
Preventative
Maintenance Work
Plans
Preventative maintenance schedules,
work orders.
Transitory Until asset is removed from
service or until
administrative need ends
Process Documents Standard Operating Procedures,
Process Flowcharts, Workflows,
Responsible Accountable Consulted
Informed (RACI) Charts and
Process Performance Measures.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Quotes Quotes from contractors and other
service providers. Preliminary and
final quotes for goods and services
used to conduct building repairs,
maintenance, or modifications.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Record Drawings Revised set of drawings submitted
by contractor upon completion of
land development phase of a
commercial, governmental, or
residential project or components
thereof. This includes stamped
record drawings, as-builts, and
wiring diagrams including but not
limited to water and sewer
infrastructure as installed in
Meridian.
Permanent In perpetuity
Safety Audits Health and Safety audits. Temporary 3 years after most recent
audit
Safety Data Sheets
(SDS)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Also see
Potential Exposure Records above.
Transitory Until chemical is removed
or record is superseded
Safety / Health and
Testing
Safety and health documents
including but not limited to training,
auditory testing records, respirator
fit test information.
Semipermanent 75 years
Safety Meeting
Agenda / Signup
Sheets
Topics covered and sign-up sheet for
employees who attended the
meetings.
Semipermanent 5 years
Supervisory
Control And Data
Acquisition Reports
(SCADA)
Reports printed from Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
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Technical Manuals,
Specifications, and
Warranties
Owner’s manuals and warranties for
City-owned vehicles and equipment.
Includes specifications, operating
instructions, safety information, and
terms of coverage of repair or
replacement of equipment.
Transitory Until asset is removed from
service
Telephone Records A log of all messages taken both via
phone and in person including, but
not limited to, recorded calls,
voicemails, phone call logs.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Training Records documenting attendance
and presentation by City employees
at conventions, conferences,
seminars, workshops, and similar
training events. Includes training
requests, training and Continuing
Education Unit (CEU) tracking
reports, and related correspondence.
Semipermanent 5 years
Vehicle Inspection,
Maintenance,
Repair Work
Orders, and
Reports
Maintenance records, inspection
work orders for vehicles, vehicle
mileage reports, repair records.
Transitory Keep until vehicle is
removed from service
Water Rights Records related to City of Meridian
Water Rights including, but not
limited to, correspondence, agency
filings, legal opinions, references.
Permanent In perpetuity
Website Public Works Department Website. Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Administration
Area of Impact
Records
Records related to analysis of
expansion of Public Works services
into the Area of Impact such as
those for Kuna, Kuna Treatment
Plant, Meridian Heights Water and
Sewer District, South Meridian
Planning.
Semipermanent 25 years
Committee Records Agendas and meeting minutes for
special groups convened by Public
Works such as City Services Focus
Group, Construction Best
Management Practices Sub-
Committee, Energy.
Semipermanent 5 years
Department Policies Documents the formulation,
adoption, and implementation of
internal actions/decisions. Includes:
Computer, Geographic Information
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
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System (GIS) Policy, Dress Code,
Purchasing department policies.
Educational
Outreach Materials
Records including but not limited to
educational brochures, bookmarks,
factsheets, and posters which are
displayed in the division and
distributed at public education
outreach events.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Emergency Master
Plans
Emergency plan records for City
Hall, Emergency Management, and
Continuity of Operations.
Semipermanent 10 years
Events, Public
Works
Records related to planning Public
Works internal and external events.
Semipermanent 5 years
Newsletters Annual newsletter prepared by the
Public Works Department.
Permanent In perpetuity
Newsletters
(Internal)
Monthly staff newsletter. Transitory Until administrative need
ends.
Organization
Charts
Organization charts. Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Rate / Fee Records Records related to establishing
utility rates and fees, including
calculations, research and
recommendations.
Semipermanent 20 years
Resource
Documents / Notes
Notebooks, Meeting Notes, To Do
Lists, employee-compiled notes or
references to assist in work
including non-city lawsuits.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Special Projects Documents related to special or one-
time projects to include, but not
limited to: Strategic Plans, Inventory
Management, Project Information,
Rail with Trail, Subdivisions, and
Accreditation.
Semipermanent 10 years
Studies Studies related to Public Works as
provided by consultants.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Surveys Public Works initiated internal and
external surveys and survey results.
Semipermanent 5 years
Capital Projects and Facilities
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Capital
Improvement
Projects for Other
Departments
Records including but not limited to
attendance for public meetings,
AVO’s (Avoid Verbal Orders –
Written Instructions), change orders,
construction checklists, consultant
reports, consultants/contractors
contracts, contract addendums,
council memos, daily reports, design
checklists, door knockers/hangers
engineering estimates, field orders,
final acceptance letters, inspection
reports, Notices of Intent (NOI),
Notices of Termination (NOT),
Notices to Proceed, pay applications,
preconstruction agendas,
preconstruction notices,
preconstruction recordings, progress
reports, project correspondence
(letters, responses), project info
memos, project schedules, project-
related purchase order (PO)
requisitions, project-related POs,
QLPE (Qualified Licensed
Professional Engineer) letters,
record drawings (filed separately),
project-related requests for
information, resubmittals, submittal
responses, submittals, substantial
completion letters, work change
directives.
Transitory Records are kept until
project completion and then
turned over to appropriate
department
Construction
Drawings
Construction Drawings. Transitory Until replaced by Record
Drawings
Construction Punch
Lists
New projects inspection report on
City and Development projects
noting repairs that need made.
Semipermanent 5 years
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Engineering Project
File
Records including but not limited to
attendance for public meetings,
AVO’s (Avoid Verbal Orders –
Written Instructions), change orders,
construction checklists, consultant
reports, consultants/contractors
contracts, contract addendums,
council memos, daily reports, design
checklists, door knockers/hangers,
engineering estimates, field orders,
final acceptance letters, inspection
reports, Notices of Intent (NOI),
Notices of Termination (NOT),
Notices to Proceed, pay applications,
preconstruction agendas,
preconstruction notices,
preconstruction recordings, progress
reports, project correspondence
(letters,
purchase order requisitions (PO),
project-related POs, QLPE
(Qualified Licensed Professional
Engineer) letters, record drawings
(filed separately), project-related
requests for information,
resubmittals, submittal responses,
submittals, substantial completion
letters, work change directives.
Permanent In perpetuity
Engineering
Construction
Drawings
Construction Drawings. Transitory Until replaced by Record
Drawings
Correspondence,
Engineering
Engineering transmittals (not
project-related), serviceability
letters, Letters of Interest.
Temporary 3 years
Engineering Policies Documents the formulation,
adoption, and implementation of
internal actions / decisions.
Includes: project design and
construction assumptions and
procedures, customer relations and
claims guidance, time off,
attendance of professional
association events, and other
guidance.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Engineering Project
File
Records including but not limited to
attendance for public meetings,
AVO’s (Avoid Verbal Orders –
Written Instructions), change orders,
Permanent In perpetuity
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construction checklists, consultant
reports, consultants/contractors
contracts, contract addendums,
council memos, daily reports, design
checklists, door knockers/hangers,
engineering estimates, field orders,
final acceptance letters, inspection
reports, Notices of Intent (NOI),
Notices of Termination (NOT),
Notices to Proceed, pay applications,
preconstruction agendas,
preconstruction notices,
preconstruction recordings, progress
reports, project correspondence
(letters, responses), project info
memos, project schedules, project-
related purchase order requisitions
(PO), project-related POs, QLPE
(Qualified Licensed Professional
Engineer) letters, record drawings
(filed separately), project-related
requests for information,
resubmittals, submittal responses,
submittals, substantial completion
letters, work change directives.
Fire Flow Requests Requests from customers for fire
flow and responses from
Engineering staff based on computer
modeling.
Semipermanent 75 years
Mailing Lists Project mailing list. Transitory Until project completed
Reference
Documents
Preliminary engineering reports,
facility plans, other studies.
Permanent In perpetuity
Sewer Modeling
Requests
Requests from customers to run
sewer model for capacity and sizing
and response from Engineering staff
based on computer modeling.
Semipermanent 75 years
Specifications Specifications such as, but not
limited to the City’s Supplemental
Specs, Idaho Standards for Public
Works Construction (ISPWC), and
American Water Works Association
(AWWA).
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
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Environmental
Environmental
Awards Records
Awards presented to citizens and
businesses in recognition of
environmental contributions to the
community. This includes but is not
limited to award nominations,
certificates, photographs, and lists of
recipients.
Semipermanent 5 years
Floodplain
Administration
Records of floodplain development
including floodplain permits and
floodplain certificates.
Permanent In Perpetuity
Pretreatment
Educational
Outreach Materials
Records including but not limited to
educational brochures, bookmarks,
factsheets, and posters which are
displayed in the division and
distributed at public education
outreach events.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Industrial
Pretreatment
Records related to the identification,
inspections sampling, permitting,
formalized agreements and/or
contracts between the City and
individual facilities within the
business and industrial sectors that
must comply with the federal
requirements of the Environmental
Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 403,
General Pretreatment regulations.
These records and supporting
documentation typically include:
Industrial waste questionnaires,
permit applications, permits and fact
sheets, inspection reports, Industrial
user reports, monitoring data
(including laboratory reports),
required plans (e.g., slug control,
sludge management, pollution
prevention) , enforcement activities,
and correspondence to and from the
Industrial User.
Permanent In perpetuity
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Photos, Industrial
Pretreatment
Photos related to the identification,
inspections sampling, permitting,
formalized agreements and/or
contracts between the City and
individual facilities within the
business and industrial sectors that
must comply with the federal
requirements of the Environmental
Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 403,
General Pretreatment regulations.
Permanent In perpetuity
Pretreatment
Awards Records
Awards presented to businesses in
recognition of Best Management
Practices (BMP) contributions to the
Wastewater Resource Recovery
Facility. This includes but is not
limited to award nominations,
certificates, photographs, and lists of
recipients.
Semipermanent 5 years
Wastewater
Air Permit All documents and reports related to
the Air Permit. Can include reports,
manuals, data, and calibration
information
Semipermanent 5 years from the date of the
monitoring sample,
measurement, report or
application; or from end of
permit
Biosolids All documents and reports related to
biosolids production and disposal.
Can include Sewer Sludge
Application Site Logs and Sewage
Sludge Management Plans
Semipermanent 5 years, until end of the
IPDES permit cycle, or
longer as requested by state
or federal agencies;
Discharge monitoring
reports kept 20 years after
permit expiration
Confined Space
Entry Permit
A written authorization prepared
prior to employee entry into a Permit
Required Confined Space. The
Department’s permit contains
specific entry space, purpose and
time conditions under which the
entrance will operate.
Semipermanent 5 years from date issued
Construction Punch
Lists
New projects inspection report on
City projects noting repairs that need
made.
Semipermanent 5 years
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Discharge
Monitoring Records
Records documenting effluent
quality discharged from the City
wastewater treatment facility.
Includes permit required supporting
documentation.
Semipermanent Keep discharge monitoring
reports 20 years after
permit expiration. Keep all
other records 5 years, until
the end of the IPDES
permit cycle, or as
requested by state or
federal agencies, whichever
is longer
Equipment
Maintenance &
Calibration Records
Records documenting the
maintenance and calibration of
equipment and instruments used to
undertake and monitor wastewater
treatment operations. Useful to
verify equipment reliability and for
reference by regulatory agencies.
Information includes: date, type of
equipment maintained or calibrated,
tests performed, repairs needed,
comments, and related information.
Semipermanent Keep 5 years after
equipment removed from
service, until the end of the
IPDES permit cycle, or as
requested by state or
federal agencies, whichever
is longer.
Idaho Pollutant
Discharge
Elimination System
(IPDES) Records
Records documenting the
application for and issuance of a
permit to the City under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) program which
allows discharge of specific
pollutants under controlled
conditions. Records typically
include: applications, permits,
addenda, modifications, and related
supporting documentation.
Information includes: influent and
effluent limits, chemical analysis
records, water flow, test and
recording requirements, definitions
and acronyms, compliance
schedules, and related data.
Semipermanent
40 CFR 122.41
Keep all records 5 years,
until the end of the IPDES
permit cycle, or as
requested by state or
federal agencies, whichever
is longer.
Reclaimed Water
Records (REUSE)
Includes all records related to the
reclaimed water permit. Can include
permits, permit applications,
manuals, plans, agreements, data
and reports
Semipermanent Keep for two years beyond
the period of the permit, or
as requested by state or
federal agencies, whichever
is longer.
Sewer Maintenance
and Repair Records
Records documenting the
maintenance and repair of City
sewers. May include summaries,
reports, and similar records usually
compiled from daily work records
on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Semipermanent Keep records requiring
engineering stamps two
years after life of structure.
Keep other records five
years or until asset is
removed from service or
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the administrative need
ends.
Sewer Smoke Test
Records
Records documenting smoke tests
undertaken to verify hookup to main
sewer lines, check condition of
pipes, or determine effectiveness of
backflow prevention devices.
Information typically includes: maps
or diagrams of lines tested, location
of leaks detected, inspector’s name,
pipe size, and related information.
Semipermanent 10 years
Sewer Television/
Videoscan
Inspection Records
(External)
Records from contractors
documenting television inspections
used to locate problems and defects
in sewer lines. Often consists of ,
inspections of newly constructed
lines.
Semipermanent 3 years
Sewer Television/
Videoscan
Inspection Records
(Internal)
Records documenting television
inspections used to locate problems
and defects in sewer lines. Often
consists of periodic inspections of
existing lines, final inspections of
newly constructed lines, and
inspections at the end of warranty
periods.
Transitory Keep record until asset
removed from service.
Valve Maintenance
Records
Records documenting the location,
specifications, maintenance, and
repair of valves in the City sewer
system. Includes lists, charts,
drawings, reports, logs, and related
records, valve location,
identification number, run of pipe,
size, make, year installed, depth,
turns to open and normal position,
narratives of valve maintenance and
repair, test run, personnel
completing work, dates, and related
information.
Semipermanent Keep records requiring
engineering stamps two
years after life of structure.
Keep other records five
years or until asset is
removed from service or
the administrative need
ends.
Wastewater
Customer
Complaint Records
Complaint letters, notes, or phone
calls and in-person complaints from
customers or citizens
Semipermanent Keep all records five years,
until the end of the IPDES
permit cycle, or as
requested by state or
federal agencies, whichever
is longer.
Wastewater
Preventative
Maintenance Work
Plan Records
Preventative maintenance schedules,
work orders
Semipermanent Keep records five years or
until the asset is removed
from service or until the
period of reclaimed water
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permit plus two years, until
the end of the IPDES
Permit cycle, or as
requested by state or
federal agencies, whichever
is longer.
Water
Backflow Dual
Connection List
A list of customers who have two
water connection sources for
outdoor use.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Backflow Surveys A survey of properties noting the
location and type of hazard and type
of assembly.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Backflow Tester
Information
Tester information including a copy
of their license, proof of insurance,
and tester kit calibration.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Backflow Tester
List
A list of backflow testers with their
pricing.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Backflow Tests Backflow assemblies test report. Temporary 3 years
Chlorine Residuals A report showing sample dates and
locations of free chlorine remaining
in the City water system.
Permanent In perpetuity
Clothing
Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet with individual clothing
and boot information.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Confined Space
Entry Permit
A written authorization prepared
prior to employee entry into a Permit
Required Confined Space. The
Department’s permit contains
specific entry space, purpose and
time conditions under which the
entrance will operate.
Semipermanent 5 years from date issued
Construction
Samples
Bacteria sample results taken for
water line/well construction.
Semipermanent 5 years
Consumer
Confidence Reports
(CCR’s)
Report mandated by EPA delivered
to Meridian citizens that are
connected to City water.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Critical Water
Users
Records that identify critical water
users within the City of Meridian,
such as hospitals, medical facilities,
schools, large corporate facilities,
hotels, motels, restaurants, and the
water park. This record evolves as
new businesses move into Meridian
and critical water users leave
Meridian.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
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Daily Chlorine
Residuals
Field notes from Chlorine residuals
taken from various sample ports in
the City water system.
Temporary 3 years
Fire Flow Reports Actual fire flow data taken from a
particular fire hydrant.
Semipermanent 75 years
Hydrant Meter
Reads Spreadsheet
Billing documents from fire hydrant
meter readings based on water used
for construction.
Transitory Until administrative needs
ends
Leak Letters Letters that were mailed to customer
informing customer of a possible
leak are attached to the service order
for leak check.
Semipermanent 5 years
License Agreements Agreement between water purveyors
(City of Meridian) and the Idaho
Department of Environmental
Quality (IDEQ) for discharge of
domestic water into U.S waterways.
Permanent In perpetuity
Maximum
Contaminant Level
(MCL) Public
Notification (DEQ)
Maximum Contaminant Level
(MCL) Violation notices. Required
by Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) to notify the public.
Permanent In perpetuity
Meter Warranty
Report
A report on meter warranty. Semipermanent 25 years
Monitoring Waivers Sampling waivers to reduce the
frequency of sampling.
Permanent In perpetuity
Production &
Maintenance
Distribution System
History
Repair/Maintenance history on
distribution & Production system
and all related equipment.
Transitory Until superseded or
removed
PRV/Wells Reads Asset Management software reports
on Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV)
and Well reads.
Permanent In perpetuity
Radio Licensing Licensing spreadsheets for SCADA
radios, base station and vehicle
two/way radios.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superceeded.
Reclaimed Water
Read Spreadsheet
Reads from reclaimed meters based
on water used.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends
Reclaimed Water
Surveys
Survey reports to monitor
compliance.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Safety Inspections Inspections / Reports for Gas
Monitors, Crane, Fall Protection,
and Fire Inspection.
Semipermanent 30 years
Sampling Chain of
Custody
Sample report form for sampling
City water for bacteria to satisfy
compliance monitoring. Results are
reported on separate form unless
sampling is done for Bac-T.
Permanent In perpetuity
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Sampling
Equipment
Calibration/Repair
Forms for calibration and
certification or repair of sampling
equipment.
Permanent In perpetuity
Sampling
Results/Special
Sample report form for sampling the
water for noncompliance
monitoring.
Permanent In perpetuity
Service Orders Records including requests from
customer, Utility Billing, or Water
Division to perform work or get a
read at an address as well as
historical logs showing service order
number.
Semipermanent 5 years
Spring flush notices
(Mailers)
Flush notices mailed to customers
for spring flush of water system /
Maps.
Semipermanent 5 years
Subdivision Map
Section reports
Spreadsheet with subdivision
number.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
System Location
Documents
Maps, Photo’s, hand drawings of
Water System Components.
Transitory Until administrative needs
ends or record is
superseded
Turbidity Reports Logs used for entering wasted water
flushed from the water system and
not sold. Flush locations are listed.
Water Quality information,
including Nephelometer Turbidity
(NTU) readings, are documented.
Semipermanent 25 years
Water Asset
Information
Records that identify asset location
and manufacturer maintenance
information.
Transitory Keep until asset is removed
from service
Water Division
SOPs
Standard policies and procedures for
the Water Division.
Transitory Until administrative need
ends or record is
superseded
Water Meter
Reports
Water meter reports including: NC
list, billing status report, autoread
master route report, billing pre-scan
report, re-reads, and water meter
testing results.
Semipermanent 5 years
Water Quality
Correspondence
Any mailed correspondence with
labs, customers, regulators
concerning sampling.
Semipermanent 15 years
Water Quality
Master Log
Records documenting water quality
calls from customers.
Semipermanent 25 years
Well Disconnects Documents on private well
disconnects.
Permanent In perpetuity
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IDAHO STATUTE TITLE 50, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 50-907
TITLE 50
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 9
ORDINANCES -- CITY CODE – RECORDS
50-907. CLASSIFICATION AND RETENTION OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS.
(1) "Permanent records" shall consist of:
(a) Adopted meeting minutes of the city council and city boards and commissions;
(b) Ordinances and resolutions;
(c) Building plans and specifications for commercial projects and government buildings;
(d) Fiscal year-end financial reports;
(e) Records affecting the title to real property or liens thereon;
(f) Cemetery records of lot ownership, headstone inscriptions, interment, exhumation and
removal records, and cemetery maps, plot plans and surveys;
(g) Poll books, excluding optional duplicate poll books used to record that the elector has
voted, tally books, sample ballots, campaign finance reports, declarations of candidacy,
declarations of intent, and notices of election; and
(h) Other documents or records as may be deemed of permanent nature by the city council.
Permanent records shall be retained by the city in perpetuity, or may be transferred to the
Idaho state historical society's permanent records repository upon resolution of the city
council.
(2) "Semipermanent records" shall consist of:
(a) Claims, canceled checks, warrants, duplicate warrants, purchase orders, vouchers,
duplicate receipts, utility and other financial records;
(b) Contracts;
(c) Building applications for commercial projects and government buildings;
(d) License applications;
(e) Departmental reports;
(f) Bonds and coupons; and
(g) Other documents or records as may be deemed of semipermanent nature by the city
council.
Semipermanent records shall be kept for not less than five (5) years after the date of issuance
or completion of the matter contained within the record.
(3) "Temporary records" shall consist of:
(a) Building applications, plans, and specifications for noncommercial and nongovernment
projects after the structure or project receives final inspection and approval;
(b) Cash receipts subject to audit;
(c) Election ballots and duplicate poll books; and
(d) Other documents or records as may be deemed of temporary nature by the city council.
Temporary records shall be retained for not less than two (2) years, but in no event shall
financial records be destroyed until completion of the city's financial audit as provided in
section 67-450B, Idaho Code.
(4) "Historical records" shall consist of records which, due to age or cultural
significance, are themselves artifacts of historical value. Historical records have enduring
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value based on the administrative, legal, fiscal, evidential or historical information they
contain. Historical records shall be retained by the city in perpetuity or may be transferred to
the Idaho state historical society's permanent records repository pursuant to subsections 8.
and 9. of section 67-4126, Idaho Code, upon resolution of the city council.
(5) Each city council shall adopt by resolution a records retention schedule, listing
the various types of city records and the retention period for each type of record.
(6) The city may reproduce, retain and manage records in a photographic, digital or
other nonpaper medium. The medium in which a document is retained shall accurately
reproduce the record in paper form during the period for which the document must be
retained and shall preclude unauthorized alteration of the document.
(a) If the medium chosen for retention is photographic, all film used must meet the quality
standards of the American national standards institute (ANSI).
(b) If the medium chosen for retention is digital, the medium must provide for reproduction
on paper at a resolution of at least two hundred (200) dots per inch.
(c) A record retained by the city in any form or medium permitted under this section shall
be deemed an original public record for all purposes. A reproduction or copy of such record,
certified by the city clerk, shall be deemed to be a transcript or certified copy of the original
and shall be admissible before any court or administrative hearing.
(d) Once a semipermanent or temporary record is retained in a nonpaper medium as
authorized by this section:
(i) The original paper document shall be considered a duplicate of the record, and may be
summarily disposed of or returned to the sender; and
(ii) The provisions of this section related to retention and destruction of semipermanent and
temporary records shall apply only to the record retained in the nonpaper medium.
(e) Once a permanent record is retained in a nonpaper medium as authorized by this section:
(i) The original paper document shall be considered a copy of the record and may be
destroyed after compliance with the provisions of this subparagraph. Prior to destruction of
original paper documents, the city clerk shall provide written notice, either by electronic or
physical delivery, including a detailed list of the documents proposed for destruction to the
Idaho state historical society. The Idaho state historical society shall have thirty (30) days
after receipt of the notice to review the list and respond in writing, either by electronic or
physical delivery, to the city clerk identifying any documents that will be requested to be
transferred from the city to the historical society for retention in the permanent records
repository. Any documents that will not be transferred for retention in the permanent records
repository may be destroyed. If the city clerk receives no written response within thirty (30)
days after the notice was received by the historical society, then the records proposed for
destruction may be destroyed.
(ii) The provisions of this section related to retention of permanent records shall only apply
to the record retained in the nonpaper medium.
(f) Even if a historic record is retained in a nonpaper medium as authorized by this section,
the original paper record shall also be retained by the city in perpetuity, or it may be
transferred to the Idaho state historical society's permanent records repository upon
resolution of the city council.
(g) Whenever any record is retained in a nonpaper medium, the city clerk shall maintain,
throughout the scheduled retention period for such record, suitable equipment for displaying
such record at not less than original size and for making copies of the record.
(h) Whenever any record is retained in a nonpaper medium, it shall be made in duplicate
and the custodian thereof shall place one (1) copy in a fire-resistant vault or off-site storage
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facility, and he shall retain the other copy in his office with suitable equipment for displaying
such record at not less than original size and for making copies of the record.
(7) Destruction or transfer of records:
(a) Permanent records shall not be destroyed, except for paper originals of permanent
records retained in a nonpaper medium as provided in subsection (6)(e) of this section.
Permanent records may be transferred to the Idaho state historical society's permanent
records repository upon resolution of the city council.
(b) Semipermanent records may be destroyed only by resolution of the city council and upon
the advice of the city attorney, except for paper originals of semipermanent records retained
in a nonpaper medium as provided in subsection (6)(d) of this section. Such disposition shall
be under the direction and supervision of the city clerk. The resolution ordering destruction
shall list in detail records to be destroyed.
(c) Temporary records may be destroyed only by resolution of the city council and upon the
advice of the city attorney, except for paper originals of temporary records retained in a
nonpaper medium as provided in subsection (6)(d) of this section. Such disposition shall be
under the direction and supervision of the city clerk. The resolution ordering destruction shall
list in detail records to be destroyed.
(d) Historical records may not be destroyed but may be transferred to the Idaho state
historical society's permanent records repository upon resolution of the city council.
History:
[50-907, added 2005, ch. 41, sec. 2, p. 164; am. 2016, ch. 226, sec. 1, p. 621.]
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