Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
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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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE
EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 87E-2, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 87E, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS
85A, 97A-B AND 87E, ST. TROPEZ P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
TO CHANGE INCOME CRITERIA FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS SERVED BY TRAVIS
COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AMENDING SECTION 72.002(A)(2) OF CHAPTER
72 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES,
TO CHANGE INCOME GUIDELINES FROM 85% OF FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES
TO 125% FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS. (ACTION ITEM #15)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR “POVERTY AWARENESS
MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RENTAL OF
CARGO VANS, IFB NO. B070026-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR.
(COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO RENEW INTERLOCAL
IL030285LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. (EMERGENCY SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SET PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26 OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE
TO RECEIVE INPUT AND DISCUSS A PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN,
TEXAS, OF THE CORTAÑA TRACT, AND WHETHER THE COUNTY SHOULD APPROVE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND THE U.S.
FISH AND WILDLIFE 10(A) PERMIT GRANTED TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
(COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION
OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 87E-2, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 87E, AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 85A, 97A-B AND 87E, ST. TROPEZ P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO, PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, JAKES HILL ROAD AND MARTIN LANE, FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 0 TOTAL LOTS – 5.384 ACRES – MARTIN LANE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 2C – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
- APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, JAKES HILL ROAD AND MARTIN LANE FINAL PLAT.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO, LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK SECTION FOUR FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 30 TOTAL LOTS: 28 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, 1 RECREATIONAL AREA LOT AND 1 OPEN SPACE LOT – 13.51 ACRES – SPEIDEL DRIVE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 2B – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
- APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK SECTION FOUR FINAL PLAT.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTIONS 7, 8 AND 9, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT
THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. RECEIVE NOTICE OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE JOINT USE DRIVEWAY FOR THE OVERLOOK ON BEE CREEK, A SUBDIVISION IN
PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE PARKSIDE AT NORTHTOWN CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT:
Added to consent.
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCK F – 50 DETACHED STRUCTURES HOUSING 100 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS (10.939 ACRES LOCATED AT SEBASTIAN BEND AND HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD);
- APPROVAL OF PHASING AGREEMENT FOR BLOCK F;
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCK G – 8 DETACHED STRUCTURES HOUSING 16 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS (1.743 ACRES LOCATED AT SEBASTIAN BEND AND HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD);
- APPROVAL OF PHASING AGREEMENT FOR BLOCK G;
- EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCK H – 14 DETACHED STRUCTURES HOUSING 28 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS (3.819 ACRES LOCATED ON HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD); AND
- APPROVAL OF PHASING AGREEMENT FOR BLOCK H. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PROPOSED EXPANSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHANGE INCOME CRITERIA FOR ELDERLY AND
DISABLED RESIDENTS SERVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AMENDING
SECTION 72.002(A)(2) OF CHAPTER 72 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, TO CHANGE INCOME GUIDELINES FROM 85% OF FEDERAL
POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES TO 125% FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
- GRANT APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN SAFE HAVENS: SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT PROGRAM
IN THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE EXISTING LIFEWORKS KIDS EXCHANGE PROGRAM; AND
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View text file of discussion. - GRANT CONTRACT WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CONSULTANT FEES
PAID FOR FACILITATION OF THE TEXAS JAIL REENTRY ROUNDTABLE.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED FY ’07 INDIRECT COST RATES.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $539,710.27
FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 28, 2006.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
- NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – FY ’07 TEMPORARY SLOTS 120-DAY EXTENSION (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY); AND
- NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER JOB DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING JOB TITLE AND PAY GRADE.
22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
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- DESIGNATE PLAN OVERSIGHT TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, STRUCTURED TO INCLUDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PLAN PARTICIPANTS; AND
- AWARD CONTRACT TO THE RETIREMENT STORE TO PROVIDE ONGOING PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A REQUEST FOR FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL DISCOUNT FOR THE TRAVIS
COUNTY YOUTH SHOW.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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26. ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 RECEIVED FROM SHAVER FOODS, LLC. TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO RE-APPOINT DAVID MARSH TO THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO COMMUTER RAIL
DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2008.
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28. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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29. RECEIVE REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY DELEGATION
REGARDING RECENT CREDIT RATING TRIP AND ESPECIALLY RESPONSES REGARDING GASB
45.
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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
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
30. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES. 3
31. CONSIDER UPDATE AND PURCHASE OFFERS RECEIVED FOR PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICHARD JAMES MIZELL V. TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX NO. A-05-CA-1017-SS. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SARAH CARPENTER-PINEDA V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL. (CARPENTER-PINEDA; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
34. DISCUSS SECURITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ISSUES. 4
35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 1
36. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION IN MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
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.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 22, SEPTEMBER 5, SEPTEMBER 19 AND SEPTEMBER 26, 2006.
2. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2006.
2. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 5 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2006.
2. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION
URBAN COUNTIES BUILDING
500 WEST 13TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007, 5:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS PRESENTATION FROM AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT REGARDING CURRENT ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES.
2. REVIEW AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE SECOND YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
3. DISCUSS LIST OF POTENTIAL WORK SESSION TOPICS AND SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
THE COMMONS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS J.J. PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
10100 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN BUILDING #137, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007, AT 6:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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