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City of Houston City Council met May 13 & 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 1:30 PM City Hall - In Person Meeting

PRESENTATIONS

2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Jackson ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

PUBLIC SPEAKERS - Pursuant to City Council Rule 8, City Council will hear from members of the public; the names and subject matters of persons who had requested to speak at the time of posting this Agenda are attached; the names and subject matters of persons who subsequently request to speak may be obtained in the City Secretary's Office.

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WEDNESDAY - May 14, 2025 - 9:00 A. M.

DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT

MAYOR'S REPORT

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 56

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 8

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of JAIME HERRERO (HISD Appointee) to Position Seven of the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHT, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (GULFGATE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS for a term to expire December 9, 2025

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of JAIME HERRERO (HISD Appointee) to Position Seven of the GULFGATE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS for a term to expire December 9, 2025

3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINE (SOUTH POST OAK ZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position Five - DOMINQUE D. CALHOUN, appointment, for a term toexpire December 31, 2027;

Position Six - GEORGE E. JOHNSON III, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026

Position Seven - DEBORAH ANDERSON BARNES, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;

Position Eight - MYA CARROLL, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and will serve as Chair for term ending December 31, 2025; and

Position Nine - JAMES H. COX, JR, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026

4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment to the SOUTH POST OAK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position Five - DOMINQUE D. CALHOUN, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2027;

Position Six - GEORGE E. JOHNSON III, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026

Position Seven - DEBORAH ANDERSON BARNES, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;

Position Eight - MYA CARROLL, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and will serve as Chair for term ending December 31, 2025; and

Position Nine - JAMES H. COX, JR, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026

5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE (also known as the HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE):

Position Two - MANUEL CALEB SANCHEZ, appointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2026;

Position Three - GEORGE A. ANDERSON, reappointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2025, and will serve as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2025;

Position Four - BYRON R. O’NEAL, appointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2026;

Position Five - LAMONICA ORR-LOVE, reappointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2025; and

Position Six - PHYLLIS J. BAILEY, reappointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2026

6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

Position Two - MANUEL CALEB SANCHEZ, appointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2026;

Position Three - GEORGE A. ANDERSON, reappointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2025, and will serve as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2025;

Position Four - BYRON R. O’NEAL, appointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2026;

Position Five - LAMONICA ORR-LOVE, reappointment, for a term to expireAugust 13, 2025; and

Position Six - PHYLLIS J. BAILEY, reappointment, for a term to expire August 13, 2026

7. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Engineer/Operator COLBY RENEAU beginning May 29, 2025 through May 28, 2026 - $25,719.99 General Fund

8. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Engineer/Operator GEORGE REYNOSO beginning May 13, 2025 through May 12, 2026 - $35,631.10 General Fund

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 9 through 12

9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $759,936.72 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba AIMS COMPANIES for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation 3.25% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN; I - MARTINEZ and J - POLLARD

10. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,397,632.69 and acceptance of work on contract with DL GLOVER, INC for Fire Hydrant Replacement Project - 0.35% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount

11. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,172,250.08 and acceptance of work on contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P. for Citywide Intersection Redesign and Safety Improvements #8 - 4.58% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

12. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $5,136,236.50 and acceptance of work on contract with PORTLAND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 1.60% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 13 through 21

13. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for Purchase of Two Hundred Fifty (250) 55-gallon Drums of Chemical Dispersant, Polar Solvent/Aqueous Film Forming Foam for the Houston Airport System through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract supplier, ALL HANDS FIRE EQUIPMENT, LLC - 5 Years - Enterprise Fund

14. AMEND MOTION #2021-0093, 03/03/21, TO INCREASE spending authority from $9,509,611,20 to $13,313,455.68 for Purchase of Firefighting Turnout Gear for the Houston Fire Department, awarded to LION FIRST RESPONDER PPE, INC - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

15. LAKE COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $186,555.00; SILSBEE FORD - $445,213.67 and SILSBEE TOYOTA $509,103.20, for Purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles, Ford Police Interceptor, Explorers, Rangers and F-150 Vehicles and Toyota 4Runners, Highlanders, Tacomas and Tundra Vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - Grant and Other Funds

16. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for Additional Work in Conjunction with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Replacement Project at the Houston Emergency Center for the General Services Department to M.C. DEAN, INC - 1 Year - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund

17. TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS, INC dba TELEDYNE API for Purchase of Air Pollution Instrumentation Calibrators for the Houston Health Department - $67,747.20 - Grant Fund

18. MACARIO GONZALEZ dba MACK FINISHES for Purchase of Upholstery and Rug Cleaning Services for Eleven (11) Library Sites for the Houston Public Library - $36,010.00 - General Fund

19. TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC, the sole source supplier, for Purchase of a One (1) Year Extended Warranty for Six (6) FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera Systems for the Houston Police Department - $162,923.10 - Police Special Services Fund

20. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC, for Valves and Valve Cartridges through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Houston Public Works - $91,400.08 - Enterprise Fund

21. KINLOCH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC and MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC for Street Maintenance Equipment for Houston Public Works - $2,188,565.95 - Enterprise and Other Funds

RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 22 and 23

22. RESOLUTION supporting nomination of COUNCIL MEMBER ABBIE KAMIN as Vice Chair of the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee and Vice Chair of Large Cities Council of the National League of Cities

23. RESOLUTION supporting nomination of COUNCIL MEMBER TIFFANY THOMAS as Vice Chair of the Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee of National League of Cities

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 24 through 56

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds, Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds, and TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds for program that will provide Homeless Services including Outreach and Engagement, Housing Case Management, Navigation, Integrated Healthcare, and Peer Recovery Services

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement with HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH for routine exchange of Aggregated and Deidentified Data related to notifiable conditions for the Houston Health Department

26. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,359,259.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; awarding Construction Contract to ICON GC, LLC for Kenswick Drive Extension at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 935); setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for construction services, construction materials engineering & testing services, and contingency related to the Kenswick Drive Extension financed by the Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

27. ORDINANCE accepting proposal through Member Company, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA, approving and authorizing purchase of Crime Insurance for Public Employee Dishonesty - 1 Year - $25,427.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and ST. HARLEM CONSTRUCTION, LLC and AMERIFACTORS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC; and a Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and V&S CONSTRUCTION LLC; to settle two related lawsuits - $1,066,255.38 - Enterprise Fund

29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Compromise and Settlement Agreement between the City of Houston and JAMES ROBERT JONES and ALLEN WATSON; providing a settlement amount

30. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,422,528.09 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund and award Design/Build Contract to TELLEPSEN BUILDERS, LP for Northwest Transfer Station Project; providing funding for Civic Art Program - DISTRICT A - PECK

31. ORDINANCE approving Interlocal Agreement with DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Purchase and Maintenance of two (2) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Allen Parkway; containing provisions relating to the subject; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $100,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

32. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0120 (Passed on February 19, 2020) to increase maximum contract amount for Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and SABER POWER SERVICES, LLC for On-Call Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for 138kV Substation and other High/Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment for Houston Public Works - $1,978,392.51 - Enterprise Fund

33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement with HOUSTON CIVIC EVENTS, INC, to Manage, Solicit, Invest and Oversee Investment of Solicited Funds, Gifts, Donations and Bequests for use and benefit of City in sponsoring Special Events and Civic Celebrations – 10 Years - $5,000,000.00 – Tourism and Promotion Fund

34. Omit

35. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the south side of the 1100 Block of Algregg Street, between Studewood Street and Norhill Boulevard within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

36. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-0758 establishing the north side of the 400 Block of Byrne Street, between Helen and Florence Streets, with the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

37. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 13.423 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 55, for inclusion in its district

38. ORDINANCE appropriating $44,100.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC for Wastewater Facility Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

39. ORDINANCE approving Professional Materials Engineering Laboratory Agreements between City of Houston and ALLIANCE GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC, ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, LLC, and THOMPSON ENGINEERING, INC for Materials Engineering Testing Services for Houston Public Works

40. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,575,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC for On-Call Engineering Services for Drinking Water Operations Facilities City Wide Package 1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

41. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,664,828.60 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ISANI CONSULTANTS, L.P. for Westridge and Braes Terrace Area Drainage and Paving Improvements (as approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0489); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge – DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM

42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment to contract between City of Houston and COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC to Modify Scope of Services Exhibit “C” “Maximum Raw Salaries” (Approved by Ordinance 2024-1017, as amended)

43. ORDINANCE appropriating $119,964.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Voluntary Utility Relocation Contribution of Federally Funded Off-System Bridge Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS SHABAZZ

44. ORDINANCE awarding contract to SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sanitary Sewer Preventive Maintenance Cleaning and Television Inspection; setting a deadline for the proposer’s execution of contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer and Sewer System Operating Fund - $9,069,847.92

45. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,595,333.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to TO-MEX CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services

46. ORDINANCE awarding contract to T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab and Repairs; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing services, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities finance by the Water & Sewer System Operating Fund; providing a maximum contract amount - $5,410,000.00

47. ORDINANCE 2025-345, Passed second reading on May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to CHING YI LO dba A. URANUS SERVICE, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

48. ORDINANCE 2025-346, Passed second reading on May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to ACTION ROLL-OFFS, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

49. ORDINANCE 2025-347, Passed second reading on May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to ASTRO WASTE, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

50. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-348, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to BAY AREA VACUUM SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

51. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-349, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to DYNASTY ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

52. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-350, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to EAGLE PRENTICE, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

53. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-351, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to HAT SERVICES LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

54. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-352, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to INTRA-SERVICES, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

55. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-353, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025

ORDINANCE granting to MR SHINE POWERWASH, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

56. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-354, Passed second reading, May 7, 2025 ORDINANCE granting to SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 57 through 59

57. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $798,145.16 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba AIMS COMPANIES for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation - 1.28% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and J - POLLARD TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS EVANS-SHABAZZ and POLLARD This was Item 4 on Agenda May 7, 2025

58. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $886,161.45 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba AIMS COMPANIES for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation - 4.33% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G- HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEBERS EVANS-SHABAZZ and POLLARD This was Item 5 on Agenda May 7, 2025

59. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and RS&H, INC for Street Rehabilitation Design Project Contract #3 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2023-0526); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PECK

This was Item 27 on Agenda May 7, 2025

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Davis first ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCYBASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITY CHARTER

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