Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2009 AS “MENTORING MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ANNUAL MID-WINTER CONFERENCE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $479,061.40 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 9 TO 15, 2009.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
Added to consent. - REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0295 (D)(4), PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY GREEN BUILDING RESOLUTION.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON SELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON SELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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- ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL CIVIL AND PERMITTING ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
- CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CIVIL AND PERMITTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUILDING 103 AND B12 PARKING LOT, CONTRACT NO. 09K00159DG, TO PATE ENGINEERS, INC.
9. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF BLISTER CARDS AND BLISTERS FROM RX SYSTEMS, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (7) (D) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CULVERT PIPE, IFB NO. B090064DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH DOUCET AND ASSOCIATES, INC., RFQ NO. Q080290LP, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY NUCKOLS CROSSING ROADWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00004OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, FOR REFUSE COLLECTION.
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070232DG, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES AT DEL VALLE WELLNESS CLINIC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION 9 SUBDIVISION (22 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR MORRISON OF TEXAS, INC.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE, PHASE C SUBDIVISION (151 TOTAL LOTS).
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREET AND ROAD-RELATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN RIVER DANCE, PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION, AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN RIDGE RIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB FOR A BIKE RACE AT TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY MIKE MCMINN FOR ALTERNATIVE FILING FEES FOR A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREET AND ROAD-RELATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN ROCKY POINT SUBDIVISION AND NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS WITHIN ROCKY POINT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEAM HOTEL SAN JOSE, LLC FOR A BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF 826.546 ACRE VOLENTE MITIGATION TRACT FROM GRASON VOLENTE INVESTMENTS, LTD. TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ACCEPTANCE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY TO BE MANAGED AS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TOTAL SUBDIVISION VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (9 TOTAL LOTS); AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 1-9, SCARBROUGH SUBDIVISION (11 LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS DOCTORAL STUDENT TO POST INFORMATION AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTERS REGARDING COMPENSATED STUDY ON INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR IN KIND SUPPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY IN THE FORM OF PRINTING 700 NEWSLETTERS FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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26. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR GRANT FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM GRANT PROGRAM IN THE OFFICES OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY, SHERIFF AND CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5; AND
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION DATE TO FEBRUARY 28, 2009 TO PAY FOR WATER SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY PORTION OF NORTHRIDGE ACRES.
OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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28. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DECOMMISSION BUILDING 310 AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX SO IT CAN BE UTILIZED FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING ACADEMY.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE MEN AND BOYS HARVEST FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH.
Postponed.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SETON MEDICAL CENTER-AUSTIN REGARDING THE CHILDREN’S OPTIMAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP.
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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
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.
32. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO TYPE OF CONTRACT USED WHEN HIRING VISITING JUDGES. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTSTANDING OBLIGATION FROM KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT. 1
34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFER TO SETTLE CLAIM AGAINST PEDRO DANIEL FOR DAMAGE TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM GRIMES COUNTY CONCERNING PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY KAREN STEITLE, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01470. 1 AND 3
37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS BY CHUCK KELLEY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMS IN EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2008-01436 AND EEOC CHARGE NO. 450-2009-00943. 1 AND 3
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- RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ISSUES REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES SOLUTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
- DELIBERATE RESULTS OF CONFIDENTIAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT IN RELATION TO EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS; DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD); AND HRMD SLOT NUMBERS 23, 16 AND 9 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET. AL. 1
Postponed.
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING COMMISSIONERS COURT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING COLLABORATION, MANAGEMENT OR OVERSIGHT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY. 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.5 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DIVISION TO SECURE SMART FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. 1 AND 2
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO NOVATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 3, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (95 TOTAL LOTS).
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 3, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION (57 TOTAL LOTS).
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 3, 2009 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A TOTAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS MEADOWS SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (84 TOTAL LOTS).
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POSITION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE OPTIONS TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY FUNDING.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT CHECK FROM NORTHRIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION RECEIVER, PATRICK KING, TO BE USED FOR SERVICE CONNECTIONS IN NORTHRIDGE ACRES.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS FOR SELECTING TRAVIS COUNTY’S APPOINTMENTS TO CITY OF AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION XIII
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009, AT 6:00 P.M.
5701 SPRINGDALE ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY THAT ADDRESSES COMPENSATION ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AS APPROPRIATE.
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2. DISCUSS COUNTY SPACE STANDARDS WITH THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
3. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN COUNTY FACILITY FROM D-2000, A TURN-KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
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4. DISCUSS AN UPDATE WITH THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES REGARDING THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO HIV-AIDS SERVICES:
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- UPDATE ON CURRENT STATISTICS REGARDING HIV-AIDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
- UPDATE ON JOINT PROJECTS WITH CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT; AND
- POTENTIAL FOR A PILOT COLLABORATION PROJECT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
5. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO POTENTIAL EXPENDITURES OF NEW COUNTY FUNDING FOR SOCIAL SERVICES:
- PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND
- VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNER INVESTMENTS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED USE OF $450,000 BUDGETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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