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Travis County Commssioners Court
September 17, 2002

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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 33 AND 34, BLOCK UU, TWIN LAKE HILLS - - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.42 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - NO ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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2. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK F, RIVER RIDGE - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.895 ACRES - TERJO LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2002 AS LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA AWARENESS MONTH AND ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIGHT THE NIGHT(r) WALK IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING CAPTAIN DAVID HALL ON HIS RETIREMENT FOR 23 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKEWAY AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER THE DISPOSITION OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BOB JOHNSON ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE, CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF SALE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 33 AND 34, BLOCK UU, TWIN LAKE HILLS - - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.42 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - NO ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to Consent.

8. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK F, RIVER RIDGE - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.895 ACRES - TERJO LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to Consent.


PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT ITEMS

9. CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUDGET RULES FOR FY 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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10. DISCUSS REMAINING FY 2003 BUDGET ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A. DISCUSS PROPOSED ONE (1) YEAR FREEZE ON ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS DIVISION PENDING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM A PLANNED PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF T.C.S.O. IN FY 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM IN EMS DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT WOULD PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SWIFT WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE GRANT FOR FY 03.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOR THE MANSFIELD DAM PARK PROJECT. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERMINATION DATE OF THE GRANT UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2003 AND APPROVES CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF THE GRANT.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
Added to Consent.

12. CONSIDER BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. CONSIDER REQUEST AND APPROVE FUNDS FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HISPANIC AUSTIN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to Consent.

15. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $210,412.77 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 30, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2002.
Added to Consent.

16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020264-JW, BULLOCK COUNSELING, FOR LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BLEACHERS, IFB NO. B02134-RV, TO THE THIRD LOW BIDDER, ALUMINUM SEATING, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

19. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B020094-LD, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SERVICE SOLUTION. (RADIO USERS COMMITTEE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

20. A. TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. 02T00275-LD, JK JANITORIAL FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS FACILITIES.
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00273-LD, KB CONTRACT CLEANERS TO ADD GROUPS A, B AND D. (FACILITIES MGMT & HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

21. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to Consent.

22. APPROVE A ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0009-EH, SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., FOR WORK AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/10/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0008-OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00046-OJ, D & L MEDICAL, FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00038-OJ, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960295-KW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. PS970029-KW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960294-LH, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

29. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL960420-KW, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.

30. APPROVE A TWO (2)-YEAR EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS000355-MQ, KAMM & SHIELDS FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Added to Consent.

31. A. DISCUSS BUDGET ISSUES CONCERNING LEASE OF CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA000263-MQ WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS & CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT. (DISTRICT CLERK) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Hear the discussion.

32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SPEED MONITOR TRAILER, IFB# B020149-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MPH INDUSTRIES, INC. SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Added to Consent.

33. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER. (FACILITIES MGMT)
Added to Consent.


OTHER ITEMS

34. RECEIVE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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35. APPROVE ORDER FOR THE USE OF DIRECT RECORDING ELECTRONIC (DRE) EQUIPMENT AT THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 131 ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
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36. CONSIDER PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF THE LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT, AND IF THE PETITION IS GRANTED, ADOPT ORDER CALLING AN ELECTION: (a) ON THE CREATION OF THE LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT; (b) FOR THE INITIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND (c) FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX, AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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37. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WATER CONTROL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (WCID) #20
Added to Consent.

38. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2002. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
Added to Consent.

39. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to Consent.


EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security

40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. NORRIS R. BOUNDS (DONNA GRABOW RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JOHN HARVEY WILLIAMS #1029; (WILLIAMS; JOHN H. PEREZ; SUBROGATION) 1

42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SANDRA SMITH, ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1

43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1


CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.

C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2002.

C4. REAPPOINT DR. ROBERT HENDEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE)

C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: - THE VILLAGES OF ELM CREEK (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 694 LOTS - 235.529 ACRES - HIGHWAY 290 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #14 - ELGIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: - RIVER PLACE SECTION 26 - SHORTFORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 78.660 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

C7. A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: - THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE THREE - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 211 LOTS - 75.193 ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. 1D.
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: - THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE THREE SECTION ONE - (LONGFORM PLAT - 56 LOTS - 19.050 ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY W.C.I.D. 1D. - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE UNNAMED PRIVATE ROADS TO BE KNOIWN AS "TRAVIS PEAK TRAIL", "TRAVIS BEND LANE" AND "MY ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 8, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 18 AND LOT 19, BLOCK A, ROLLING MEADOWS SECTION ONE, A SUBDSIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2002.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE (1) A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER. (2) APPROVE INVOICES FOR REVIEW RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH (a) THE $17,740,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE PARK AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2002A, 2002B, 2002C AND 2002D, AND (b) THE $10,725,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND 2002B, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

2. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-12, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

3. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-47, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002, ** 6:00 P.M. **
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED FY 2003 TAX RATE AND COUNTY BUDGET.

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