HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1990 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGUL~RMEETIN~ OF
THE I~YORAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLagE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
JUNE Sv 1990
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Parley
Trustee Ralph Arthur
~ Trustee Mark Busse
i Trustee Leo Floros
Trustee George Van Geem (arrived late)
Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Theodore Wattenberg
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved APPROVE
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES
the Mayor and Board of Trustees held May 15, 1990.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Farley
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE BITF~
moved to approve the following list of bills:
General Fund $1,209,132
,-~ Motor Fuel Tax Fund -
Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,366
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 29,936
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 428,056
Parking System Revenue Fund 7,656
Risk Management Fund -
P.W. Facility Construction Fund A -
P.W. Facility Construction Fund B -
Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 3,101
SpeciaI Service Area Const. #5 -
Special Service Area Const. #6 -
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) -
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) -
Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 -
Debt Service Funds -
Flexcomp Trust Fund -
Escrow Deposit Fund 75,331
Police Pension Fund 59,829
Firemen's Pension Fund 41,591
Benefit Trust Fund -
$1,992,296
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Farley
Nays: None
~-~ Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved
to accept the financial report dated April 30, 1990,
subject to audit. '
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Farley
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COHMUN~C~T~ONS AND PETiTiONS.- C~T~ZENS TO BE HEARD
SISTER CITY Mayor Farley introduced Adelaide Thulin, Chairman
POSTER AWARD of the sister city Program. The Sister City Program
recently sponsored a Poster Contest and Brent Reese,
a 2nd grade student at Fairview Elementary School was
the winner.
BUSSE SCHOOL Don Harmon, 16 North William Street, stated that the
PARKING redesigned parking stalls on Henry Street in front of
the former Busse School property is still causing a
traffic hazard. Mr. Harmon also noted that paved area
that was to be used as off-street parking is not being
used.
Trustee Van Geem arrived at this point in the meeting.
CONSTITUTION John Metzenthin, Chairman of the Constitution Bi-
BI-CENTENNIAL Centennial Commission, stated that a ceremony will take
place at 3 PM on July 4th, at the conclusion of the
parade, to acknowledge the on-going Constitution Bi-
Centennial celebration.
SHRUBS IN Dave and Jill Tachey, 1310 Ironwood Drive, requested
PARKWAY relief from the determination of the Public Works
Department that their Blue Spruce must be trimmed four
feet up from the ground. The Public Works Department
had originally required the tree to be trimmed six feet
up from the ground.
Mr. Tachey stated that it was their opinion that this
tree does not present a potential hazard, as presented
by Public Works. He also stated that he would be
willing to take out additional insurance and assume
liability, since that was a concern previously
expressed by the Mayor.
Mayor Farley asked Mr. Hill, an attorney for the
Village, if such an insurance rider would be acceptable
and Mr. Hill stated that in his opinion it would not
be acceptable.
Mayor Farley stated that the Board would rely on the
decision of the administration and the only other
recourse for the homeowner would be to pursue the
matter in a court of law.
H~YOR~S REPORT
FINANCIAL Mayor Farley noted that the Village has received an
REPORTING award for excellence in financial reporting from the
AWARD Government Financial officers Association (GFOA),
noting that the award was a result of the efforts of
David Jepson, Finance Director. Mayor Farley presented
the award to Mr. Jepson and suggested that it would be
appropriate for the plaque to be hung in Mr. Jepson's
office.
CERTIFICATES Mayor Farley stated that due to the fast action cf
OF MERIT several members of the staff,.the life of a patron of
the Senior Center was saved. Mayor Farley presented
Certificates of Merit to Jan Abernethy, Peggy Flory,
Irv Stark and Paul Dowd who administered CPR which
saved the gentleman's life.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley proclaimed June 14, 1990 as Flag Day
FLAG DAY in the Village..
SHRINERS WEEK Mayor Farley also proclaimed June 30 - July 6 as
Shriners Week in the Village, acknowledging the many
contributions of this organization to the residents of
the community.
EARL L. SUTTER Mayor Farley presented a Resolution that acknowledged
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the many contributions of Earl L. Sutter, Superintendent
of School District 57.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to consider an item not listed on the agenda.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved RES~NO. 24-90
for passage of Resolution No. 24-90
A REsoLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE MANY
CONTRIBUTIONS OF EARL L. SUTTER UPON
HIS RETIREMENT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem,
Farley
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Due to the fact that this Resolution was a surprise
for Mr. Sutter, Mayor Farley expressed his appreciation
to Sara Bryant who assisted in getting Mr. Sutter to
this meeting. Ms. Bryant is a teacher at Lions Park
Elementary School.
A request was presented for a contribution of $2,000 to FIGHT BACK
the "Fight Back" Program, sponsored by School District PROGRAM
214 in an effort to combat substance abuse. DONATION
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to authorize the expenditure of $2,000 to School
District 214 for the Fight Back Program.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Farley noted that 1992 will be the 75th DIAMOND
anniversary of the incorporation of the Village. FEST
In order to provide a celebration of this anniversary
Mayor Farley asked that the Board concur with his
recommendation to appoint Lillian Floros as
Chairman of the Diamond Fest Committee.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to concur with the appointment of Lil Floros as
Chairman of the Diamond Fest Committee.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Farley made no appointments.
NEW BUSINESS
Pate Subdivision, 1000 Wildwood Lane
An Ordinance was presented for second reading that PATE'S
would authorize a Recapture for utilities and SUBDIVISION
public improvements for properties on Wildwood Lane. RECAPTURE
This Ordinance had been deferred in order to
finalize the details involved with this recapture.
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Mr. Ruud, attorney for the Petitioner, recommended
revisions to the proposed Recapture Ordinance. Mr.
Hill, representing the Village, concurred with the
recommended changes. ~
Mr. Labuz, 1215 Wildwood Lane, asked questions
regarding the Recapture Ordinance as presented as well
as the revisions presented at this meeting.
The owner of Lot 4, being subject to the proposed
Recapture, also asked questions as to the actual cost
that he would be required to pay as a result of the
proposed Recapture.
Idyl Nipper, 1220 E. Cardinal, also spoke on this
subject.
ORD.NO. 4193 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4193, as amended
AN ORDINANCE .PRORATING THE COST.OF
CONSTRUCTION OF WATERMAIN AND STREET IN
WILDWOOD LANE IN THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 24-V-90 ZBA 24-V-90, 1631 Oneida Lane
1631 ONEIDA LN An Ordinance was presented for first reading that
would grant a variation to allow a service walkway 5'
4" in width, instead of the permitted 3'. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by
a vote of 5-0.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD.NO. 4194 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4194
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1631 ONEIDA LANE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 26-V-90 ZBA 26-V-90, 2234 West Lincoln Street
2234 W.LINCOLN An Ordinance was presented for.first reading that would
grant variations to allow a circular driveway,
resulting in 2 driveways on the lot, and to allow a
driveway width of 32 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting the requests in ZBA 26-V-90 by a
vote of 5-0.
Trustee Arthur, ~econded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved for ORD.NO. 4195
passage of Ordinance No. 4195
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY
COMe, ONLY KNOWN AS 2234 W. LINCOLN STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 28-Z-90, 29-SU-90, 30-V-90, 720 East Rand Road ZBA 28-Z-90
Ordinances were presented for first reading that ZBA 29-SU-90
rezone the subject property from B-3 to B-4 to ZBA 30-V-90
permit a fast food restaurant; a Special Use to 720 E.RAND RD
permit a drive-thru fast food restaurant 1,629
square feet in size; variations to allow a 13.5'
front yard, instead of the required 10', a 3' side
yard, instead of the required 10', a 5' rear yard,
instead of the required 20'; and to waive the
required 12' x 35' loading space. The Zoning Board
of Appeals recommended granting the requests for
rezoning and variations by votes of 6-0 and to grant
the Special Use by a vote of 5-1.
These Ordinances will be presented June 19th for second
readings.
The annual financial report of the Mount Prospect LIBRARY
Public Library for 1989/90 was presented. FINANCIAL
REPORT
Mayor Farley acknowledged receipt of the annual
financial report and instructed the Clerk to
place the report in the official files of the
Village.
NEW BUSINESS
ZBA 32-SU-90, Mount Prospect Commons Shopping Center ZBA 32-SU-90
The Petitioner is requesting a special use to allow GOLF & BUSSE
a day care facility in the new shopping center
located on the northwest corner of Golf & Busse
Roads. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting this special use by a vote of 5-2.
The Petitioner explained that the facility would
provide care for up to 60 children ages 2 through 5 and
possibly some children after school. The children
would utilize the open space and playground
equipment at Clearwater Park, immediately north of
the facility. It was also noted that while the
special use is required from the Village, the final
approval is from the State of Illinois.
Trustee Van Geem expressed his concern relative to
the children having to walk to the park.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board
of Appeals and grant the special use requested in
ZBA 32-SU-90.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros Nays: Van Geem, Farley
Motion failed.
ZBA 34-V-90, 404 North Prospect Manor ZBA 34-V-90
The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow 404 PROSPECT
a 2-1/2 foot side yard setback, instead of the MANOR
required 5 feet in order to construct a garage.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting
this request by a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 34-
V-90.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at
the June 19th meeting.
ZBA 37-V-90 ZBA 37-V-90, 105 North Waverly Place-
105 N.WAVERLY PL The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow an
impervious-lot surface coverage of 57%~ instead of the
permitted 45%. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting this request by a vote of 6-0.
It was noted that the Petitioner would like to add a
wooden deck to his home. It was also noted that the
existing impervious coverage is 55%.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 37-
V-90.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at
the June 19th meeting.
ZBA'25-A-90 ZBA 25-Z-90, Text Amendments
TEXT AMENDMENTS The Village administration has suggested that various
sections of Chapter 14 (Zoning Ordinance) be amended
to better list and define permitted obstructions in the
side and front yards. The request also includes
amending all sections governing obstructions in the
required yards in an effort to clarify those areas.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these
amendments by a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the amendments requested relative to
the definition of permitted obstructions in the side
and front yards as requested in ZBA 25-A-90.
Upon roll call:. Ayes: Arthur,.Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the amendments requested governing
the permitted obstructions in required yards, as
requested in ZBA 25-A-90.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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An Ordinance will be Presented for first reading on
June 19th.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 15
would create regulations governing landscaping in LANI~CAPEORD.
the Village. The regulations governing landscaping
would be made a part of the Village Code by
creating Chapter 15, presently "Reserved".
This Ordinance will be presented June 19th for
second reading.
A request was presented to accept a utility easement ORCHARD FIELD
for storm sewer drainage for the Orchard Field TOWNHOMES,
Townhomes, generally located at 400 East Rand Road. 400 E. RANDRD.
This easement would be incorporated in the overall
plan for development.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee.Busse, moved to
accept the storm sewer easement as part of the Orchard
Field Townhome development on east Rand Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
A request was presented to authorize a Letter of IDOTAGRE~4~:
Understanding between the Village and the Illinois SCHOENBECK &
Department of Transportation for the improvement RAND ROADS
of Schoenbeck and Rand Roads, including Opticom.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest
his signature on the Letter of understanding between
the Illinois Department of Transportation and the
Village relative to the improvement of Schoenbeck and
Rand Roads, including the installation of Opticom.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGEReS REPORT
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented the BIDS:
following bids:
The following bids were received for parkway tree PARKWAY TREE
removal: REMOVAL
Bidder Medium Larqe Very Larqe
Forest Tree Service Inc. $10.45 $12.30 $13.50
Hendricksen Care of Trees$11.25 $13.25 $15.30
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the administration FOREST TREE
and accept the bid submitted by Forest Tree Service, SERVICE,INC.
Inc. for the parkway tree removal contract at a total
cost not to exceed $7,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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PARKWAY TREE The following bids were received-for parkway
TRIMMING tree trimming:
Bidder Total
Nels Johnson $ 92,592.20
Forest Tree Service Inc. $ 99,925.83
Hendricksen $105,351.00
Asplundh $129,863.50
NELS JOHNSON Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the administration
and accept the low bid submitted by Nels Johnson for
the parkway tree trimming contract at a cost not to
exceed $100,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FUEL The following bids were received for unleaded gasoline
and diesel fuel, per gallon, for all Village vehicles
based on an estimated use of 123,000 gallons of
unleaded and 32,000 gallons of diesel fuel for one
year:
Bidder Unleaded Diesel
Clauss Fuels, Inc. 7370 .5359
Lake Cook Farm Supply 7589 .5683
Royal Fuel Liquid Energies 7599 .5581
UNO-CAL 8205 .5885
Wright Industries 8294 .5744
Sweeney Oil 9022 .6370
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
accept the low bid submitted by Clauss Fuels, Inc. at
the cost listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
HANDICAP ACCESS The following bids were received for the installation
LIBRARY of handicap access at the Mount Prospect Public
Library:
Bidder Total
Kandu Brothers Construction $11,000
Unison Construction, Inc. $12,212
Zodiac Construction Company $14,930
R. J. Haack Builders, Inc. $18,500
Polonia Construction Company $19,450
KANDU BROS. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
co~cur with the recommendation of the administration
and accept 'the low bid submitted by Kandu Brothers
Construction in the amount of $11,000 to install a
handicap access at the Mount Prospect Public Library.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CRACK SEALING The bid for crack sealing was conducted by the
Northwest Municipal Conference in order to get a better
price with several municipalities participating. The
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Conference bidding process resulted in a low bid
submitted by Behm Pavement Maintenance.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to BEHMPAVEMENT
concur with the recommendation of the administration MAINTENANCE
and accept the bid submitted by BehmPavement
Maintenance for the crack sealing program at a cost
not to exceed $40,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following bids were received for the second of HIGH SERVICE
three high service pump modifications: PUMP
MODIFICATIONS
Bidder Total
Independent Mech. Industries $51,620
Mosele & Assoc. Inc. $53,060
A. J. Lowe & Son, Inc. $59,007
PJM Contractors, Inc. $63,095
Advance Mechanical Contractors $64,872
Advance Mechanical Systems $87,500
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to INDEPENDENT
concur with the administration and consultants and MECH.IND.
accept the low bid submitted by Independent Mechanical
Industries in the amount of $51,620 for the high
service pump modification.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
A request was presented to authorize the acceptance of TAX
the'proposal submitted by Arkwright Mutual for tax INTERRUPTION
interruption insurance at a cost of $4,000 per year INSURANCE
which would cover any loss in taxes caused by a
catastrophe at Randhurst Shopping Center.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to ARKWRIGHT
accept the proposal submitted by Arkwright Mutual MUTUAL
for tax interruption insurance at a cost not to
exceed $4,000 per year.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
A request was presented to accept the proposal submitted RISK
by Corporate Policyholders Counsel, Inc. to provide MANAGEMENT
ongoing risk management services at retainer cost SERVICES
of $500 per month~
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to CPC
accept the proposal submitted by Corporate Policyholders
Counsel, Inc. (CPC) with a retainer fee of $500 per
month.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None
Motion carried.
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ROADWAY A request was presented to authorize the extension
MAINTENANCE of the existing roadway maintenance agreement between
AGREEMENT: IDOT the Village and the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for another year. The State will
reimburse the Village $51,071.00 for said maintenance.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
authorize the Mayor ~t0 sign and Clerk to attest his
signature on the roadway maintenance contract to extend
services another year.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
EMERGENCY Mr. Dixon presented a request to authorize an
SEWER REPAIRS expenditure not to exceed $6,000 for Glenbrook
Excavating Company to perform emergency sewer repairs
on Lincoln Street between Busse Road and Weller Creek.
It was noted that in conjunction with the flood study
by RJN Environmental it was discovered that these 12"
sanitary sewers are 3/4 blocked.
GLENBROOK Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to
EXCAVATING CO. concur with the recommendation of the administration
and authorize Glenbrook Excavating Company to make
emergency sewer repairs on Lincoln Street between Busse
Road and Weller Creek at a cost not to exceed $6,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
RECYCLING The Village Manager announced that BFI has established
TRANSFER SITE a recycling transfer area on 2 acres owned by
Multigraphics (Central Road and Arthur Street) and that
the variations necessary to conduct this operation will
be requested from the Zoning Board of Appeals at a
future date.
YARD WASTE BAGS Mr. Dixon stated that a legal opinion has been
SALES TAX requested from the Department of Revenue as to whether
the Village should continue charging sales tax on the
sale of yard waste bags.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE SESSION
SESSION Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
collective bargaining (Public Works Contract) and
potential litigation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Board went into Executive Session at 10:55 P.M.
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ayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 11:46 P.M. RECONVENE
Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley
Trustee Arthur
Trustee Busse
Trustee Floros
Trustee Van Geem
It was noted that the Village Board was in Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining and
potential litigation.
ADJOURN
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved ADJOURN
to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll .call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:47 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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