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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council Meeting
April 9, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Rud Browne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd
Donovan, Carol Frazey, and Satpal Sidhu.
Absent: None.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MINUTES CONSENT
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Brenner moved to accept the Minutes Consent items.
The motion was seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
Nays: None(0)
MIN2019-030 JOINT MEETING WITH SKAGIT AND SAN JUAN
COUNTIES ON FEBRUARY 5, 2019
MIN2019-031 REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR MARCH 26, 2019
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB2019-183 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
SECTION 1.14, CORRECTING CERTAIN PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINES AND
PRECINCT MAPS (SECOND AMENDMENT)
Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, gave a staff report and answered questions on the
impact to the voters.
Browne opened the public hearing, and hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Buchanan moved to adopt the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
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1 The motion carried by the following vote:
2 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
3 Nays: None (0)
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6 OPEN SESSION
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8 The following people spoke:
9 • Lance Calloway, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington, spoke
10 about the proposed ordinance regarding creating a local apprenticeship
11 program (AB2019-210).
12 • Jacquelyn Styrna spoke about the proposed ordinance regarding creating a
13 local apprenticeship program (AB2019-210).
14 • Atul Deshmane spoke about the Public Utility District's county drought
15 response plan.
16 • Kirsten Wilson submitted a handout and spoke about an enforcement
17 investigation at a neighboring property.
18 • Trevor Smith spoke about the proposed ordinance regarding creating a local
19 apprenticeship program (AB2019-210) and answered questions about local
20 training and apprenticeship programs.
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22 Sidhu movers to discuss Introduction Item seven after Open Session.
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24 The motion was seconded.
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26 The motion carried by the following vote:
27 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
28 Nays: None (0)
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30 Bob Gay, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, spoke about
31 funding for Cascadia Law Group, the benefits of Cherry Point industries, and
32 apprenticeship programs.
33 • Louis (inaudible), Local #292 Member, spoke about the benefits of
34 apprenticeship programs.
35 • Dana Briggs spoke about problems resulting from climate change.
36 • Joe Baldwin spoke about the proposed ordinance regarding creating a local
37 apprenticeship program (AB2019-210) and answered questions on the size of
38 his company and his ability to use apprentices.
39 • Theresa Jones spoke about creating a local apprenticeship program (AB2019-
40 210).
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43 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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45 7. AB2019-210 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 3,
46 CREATING A LOCAL EMPLOYEE AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
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48 Councilmembers discussed problems with and benefits of labor unions and
49 apprenticeship thresholds, the possibility of phasing in different apprenticeship thresholds,
50 registered programs, the capacity for taking on apprentices, how non -union shops would
51 hire apprentices, and whether senior journeymen would have to be fired to accommodate
52 15 percent apprentices.
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1 Trevor Smith answered questions.
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3 Byrd moved to refer to Public Works Committee in two weeks.
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5 The motion was seconded.
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7 Councilmembers discussed continuing discussion in Public Works Committee versus
8 the Committee of the Whole.
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10 Brenner moved to call the question.
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12 The motion to call the question was seconded.
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14 The motion to call the question carried by the following vote:
15 Ayes: Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
16 Nays: Browne (1)
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18 The motion to refer to Public Works Committee carried by the following vote:
19 Ayes: Brenner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (6)
20 Nays: Browne (1)
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23 CONSENT AGENDA
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25 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
26 to accept Consent Agenda items one through four.
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28 Brenner withdrew item three.
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30 The motion to approve Consent Agenda items one, two, and four carried by the
31 following vote:
32 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
33 Nays: None (0)
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35 1. AB2019-173 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
36 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WASHINGTON
37 STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR ANNUAL RECREATIONAL
38 BOATING SAFETY FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, IN THE
39 AMOUNT OF $15,392.75 AND REQUIRING LOCAL MATCH OF $27,617.31
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41 2. AB2019-185 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
42 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
43 CODE PUBLISHING CO. TO INCREASE COMPENSATION TO AN AMENDED
44 TOTAL AMOUNT OF $63,412
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46 3. AB2019-195 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
47 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND CASCADIA
48 LAW GROUP, PLCC TO DEVELOP SPECIFIC TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE
49 WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
50 (WCC) THAT IMPLEMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
51 RESOLUTION NO.2019-004
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1 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
2 to approve the request.
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4 The motion was seconded.
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6 Councilmembers discussed the objectivity of the contractor, transparency, the source
7 of the funding for the contract's cost, and the next step in the process once approved.
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9 The motion carried by the following vote:
10 Ayes: Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (5)
11 Nays: Brenner and Byrd (2)
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13 4. AB2019-206 REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD
14 RFP #19-12, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A 36-MONTH LEASE
15 WITH MARPLE FLEET LEASING FOR LEASING FOUR VEHICLES FOR THE
16 SHERIFF'S OFFICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,704.12
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19 OTHER ITEMS
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21 1. AB2019-216 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR STEWARDSHIP
22 FORESTER POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
23 SMALL FOREST LANDOWNER OFFICE
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25 Donovan reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
26 resolution.
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28 The motion carried by the following vote:
29 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
30 Nays: None (0)
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32 2. AB2019-176 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FERRY SYSTEM PETTY CASH
33 REVOLVING FUND FROM $1800 TO $3300
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35 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
36 to adopt the ordinance.
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38 The motion carried by the following vote:
39 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
40 Nays: None (0)
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42 3. AB2019-184 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE
43 EAST WHATCOM REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT, IN
44 THE AMOUNT OF $115,000
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46 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
47 to adopt the ordinance.
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49 The motion carried by the following vote:
50 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
51 Nays: None (0)
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1 4. AB2019-187 ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER
2 2.128, BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO AMEND
3 MEMBERSHIP
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5 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
6 to adopt the substitute ordinance.
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8 The motion carried by the following vote:
9 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
10 Nays: None (0)
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12 5. AB2019-189 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
13 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND PACIFIC CM
14 LLC FOR MATERIAL SAMPLE COLLECTION, ON -SITE MATERIAL INSPECTION,
15 ON -SITE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, CONCRETE TESTING, HOT MIX
16 ASPHALT (HMA), AGGREGATES AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,
17 FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
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19 Sidhu reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved
20 to approve the request.
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22 The motion carried by the following vote:
23 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
24 Nays: None (0)
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26 6. AB2019-209 APPROVAL OF LETTER IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING THE
27 ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM BETWEEN BELLINGHAM AND ALASKA
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29 Buchanan moved to approve the letter.
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31 The motion was seconded.
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33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
35 Nays: None (0)
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37 7. AB2019-161 RESOLUTION CELEBRATING APRIL AS A MONTH OF SIKH
38 AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION IN WHATCOM COUNTY
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40 Sidhu reported on the process for developing the draft resolution.
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42 Buchanan moved to approve the substitute resolution.
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44 The motion was seconded.
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46 Donovan moved to amend to correct a typo in the sixth Whereas statement,
47 "...State County...."
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49 The motion to amend was seconded.
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51 The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
52 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
53 Nays: None (0)
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2 Councilmembers discussed keeping government and religion separate, despite
3 supporting the Sikh community.
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5 The motion to approve as amended carried by the following vote:
6 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, and Sidhu (6)
7 Nays: None (0)
8 Abstains: Frazey (1)
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11 EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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13 1. AB2019-205 REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S
14 APPOINTMENT OF DAVE FINET TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSING
15 AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND FOR INFORMATION, THE
16 COUNTY EXECUTIVE CONCURS WITH MAYOR LINVILLE'S APPOINTMENT OF
17 STEPHEN GOCKLEY TO THE BELLINGHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF
18 COMMISSIONERS
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20 Brenner moved to confirm the appointment.
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22 The motion was seconded.
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24 The motion carried by the following vote:
25 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
26 Nays: None (0)
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29 INTRODUCTION ITEMS
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31 Buchanan moved to accept Introduction Items one through six and eight.
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33 The motion was seconded.
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35 Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions about the budget
36 supplemental process.
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38 Councilmembers discussed whether or not to introduce item eight before having a
39 discussion in committee.
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41 Byrd withdrew item eight.
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43 The motion to accept Introduction Items one through six carried by the following
44 vote:
45 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
46 Nays: None (0)
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48 1. AB2019-179 ORDINANCE AMENDING WCC 2.120.040 MEMBERSHIP- TERM
49 OF OFFICE FOR SURFACE MINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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51 2. AB2019-190 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY INSTALLATION
52 OF STOP SIGNS DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST BADGER
53 ROAD/BERTRAND CREEK BRIDGE NO 50 REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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2 3. AB2019-201 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 WHATCOM COUNTY
3 BUDGET, REQUEST NO. 5, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,613,991
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5 4. AB2019-202 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE JAIL
6 IMPROVEMENT FUND, REQUEST NO. 4
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8 5. AB2019-203 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE
9 NEW JAIL FUND 2013-2014, REQUEST NO. 4
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11 6. AB2019-207 ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WCC TITLE 20
12 ZONING, AMENDING THE LOT COVERAGE LIMITS FOR PUBLIC COMMUNITY
13 FACILITIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RURAL (RR), RURAL (R), AND POINT
14 ROBERS TRANSITIONAL ZONE (TZ) DISTRICTS
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16 S. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, SIXTH
17 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $836,000
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19 Byrd moved to hold in Council.
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21 The motion was seconded.
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23 Councilmembers discussed problems with and benefits of moving forward with
24 Plantation Rifle Range facility repairs versus allowing a private organization to take over the
25 facility and whether or not to delay introduction.
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27 Byrd withdrew his motion to hold in Council.
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29 Buchanan moved to accept the Introduction Item.
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31 The motion was seconded.
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33 The motion carried by the following vote:
34 Ayes: Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu (7)
35 Nays: None (0)
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38 COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
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40 Committee chairs reported on committee discussions.
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42 Buchanan reported on referring the proposed ordinance to amend WCC 1.28 to the
43 Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force and asked for clarity on what the Council
44 would like the Task Force to do.
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46 Councilmembers discussed the Council's expectations of the Task Force when
47 discussing the Sheriff's Office proposal to repeal and replace WCC 1.28; how other
48 jurisdictions define their operational standards, polices, and procedures; and operational
49 standards versus facility standards.
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51 Councilmembers gave updates on recent activities and upcoming events.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on May 21, 2019.
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