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April 28, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at
10:00 A.M., on April 28, 1969, with all members present. The minutes
of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.
COMPLAINT — TRAFFIC ON SORIN STREET
Ronald Nash, 3504 Sorin Street, South Bend, Indiana, acted as spokesman
for some 10 or 12 property owners who appeared before the Board to com-
plain about traffic conditions on Sorin Street, particularly speeding,
and to request that something be done. Mr. Taylor, City Engineer, stated
that the condition had not heretofore come to the attention of the
Engineering Department. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the
matter was referred to the Traffic Engineer for investigation and
recommendation to the Board.
OPEN BIDS - REPAIR OF BRIDGE OVER CLYDE CREEK ON HILLSDALE ROAD
This being the date set for receiving bids_for the repair of the bridge
over Clyde Creek on Hillsdale Road, the Clerk tendered proofs of publi-
C cation in the South Berld Tribune and the Tri-County News on April 18 and
> April 25, 1969, which were read and found to be sufficient. Bids were
►- opened as follows:
Haskins Excavating Company, Lakeville, Indiana. Non
collusion affidavit and bid bond in the amount of 10%
of the bid were found to be sufficient. Bid being----$1,550.00
McIntyre o& Jones Construction Co., Inc., 2526 W. 6th
Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit
and bid bond in the amount of 100% of the bid were
found to be sufficient. Bid being --------------=-----$2,052.00
Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., P. 0. Box 775,
South Bend, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit and
bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid were
found to be sufficient. Bid being--------------------$2,470.00
Harry H. Verkler, Contractor, Inc., 645 N. Wilber
Street, South Bend, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit
and h-14 bond im. the amount of 10% of the b i d were
found to be sufficient. Bid being ------------------- $2,800.00
No other bids being received, upon, --motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for review and
recommendation.
OPEN BIDS - 2550 FEET CONCRETE CURB ON SHERIDAN STREET
This being the date set for receiving bids for the replacement of approxi-
mately 2550 feet of curb on Sheridan Street, from Ford: to Sample Street,
.the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the
Tri County News on April 18 and April 25, 1969, which were read and found
to be sufficient. Bids were as follows:
McIntyre & Jones Construction Co., Inc., 2526 W. 6th
Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit
and bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid were
found to be proper. Bid being a total of ----------- $22,071.00
Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., P. 0. Box 775,
South Bend, Indiana, 46624,. Non collusion affidavit
and bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid were
found to be proper. Bid being a total of-----------$18,222,50
Harry H. Verkler, Contractor, Inc., 645 N. Wilber
Street, South Bend, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit
and bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid were
found to be proper. Bid being a total of-----------$23,400.00
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There being no other bids, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for study and recommenda-
FIRE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE - FRANK J. BALLATORE
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the request of Fireman
Frank J. Ballatore for a leave of absence of one year from the Fire Depart-
ment was taken under advisement by the Board.
APPLICATIONS - FIRE DEPARTMENT
The applications for appointment to the South Bend Fire Department of
Paul Vincent Boehm and Ronald Theodore Hans were filed and -referred to the
Personnel Director for further processing.
AQUATIC DEMONSTRATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted per-
mission for Lieutenant Harold KI,ingerman and firemen Joseph Jelinski and
Joe Szucsits to present an acquatic demonstration on June 19, 1969, at De-
catur, Michigan, upon the invitation of Thomas L. Mollett, Safety Program
Director of the American Red Cross of Washtenaw County, Michigan.
POLICE ESCORTS - BLOSSOMTIME FESTIVAL
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted
for Police Officers Bruce Stickley and Forrest Milbourn to act as escorts
during the`Blossomtime Festival May 17, 1969, at St. Joseph, Michigan.
PERMANENT DISABILITY PENSION - EDWARD NAWROCKI - POLICE DEPARTMENT
The report of Chief of Police Thomas H. McNaughton that officer Edward Nawrocki
has been granted permanent disability pension, effective May 1, 1969, was
ordered filed.
RESIGNATION FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT - WILLIAM C. HARVEY
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
resignation of officer William C. Harvey from the South Bend Police Depart-
ment, effective April 22, 1969.
CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL POLICE APPOINTMENTS
American District Telegraph Company having advised that Ronald Ray Horlander
and Ross Mike Perri are no longer employed by that Company, it was moved,
seconded and unanimously carried that the special police appointments
heretofore made by this Board of Ronald Ray Horlander and Ross Mike Perri
be terminated and cancelled.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
Mr. J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the
following matters were taken up.
201 Wakewa Avenue. Mr. Adamson stated this property is in a good residential
area; that the house is open and exposed and that neighbors have complained.
Henry Hoover, owner of the property, appeared before the Board. Mr. Hoover
stated he had repaired the place and secured it many times but it seems to be
impossible to keep it secured. His intention is to preserve the property.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued
for one week to allow Mr. Hoover time in which to secure the building.
1825 Benton Street. Mr. Adamson stated this property is open and has been
broken into. Mr. and Mrs. George Visocky, owners of the property, appeared
before the Board. They stated they had attempted to board the place up but
it seems to be impossible to keep it that way. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for one week to afford the
owners an opportunity to secure the building:
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1738 E. Randolph. Mr. Adamson stated Eugene Mendenhall, owner of this
property, had made an appearance and left a note for Mr. Adamson that he
would have no objection to the demolition of the premises. Upon motion
made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise
for bids for demolition of the building.
419 S. Kenmore. Dr. W. J. Fillipek, owner of this building, did not appear
as requested. Mr. Adamson stated he had a letter from Dr. Fillipek giving
permission for the demolition of the property. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for
demolition of the building.
127 E. Paris Street. Karl Dubai], owner of this building, did not appear
as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the,
Board granted permission to advertise for bids for demolition of the property.
1020 Duey Street. Karl Dubai], owner of the building, did not appear as
requested. Upon motion made; seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted per-
i3issiod to advertise for bids for the completion of the demolition of this
building formerly begun by Clifton Lee, contractor, now out of business.
_12171 S. Rush Street. Charles Q. Mack, owner of this building, appeared as
�» requested and, having to leave before having an opportunity to be heard,
advised Mr. Adamson he would have no objection to the demolition of this
structure, which is an accessory building. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for de-
molition of the building.
719,W Jefferson Boulevard. Stephen Varga, owner of this property, who
lives in California, did not appear as requested by the Board, but asked,
by letter, a delay until July, 1969. Won motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, an extension.of two weeks was granted.in which to
afford the owner an opportunity to secure the building.
1046 Georgiana. Robert V. Batteast, owner of this property, did not appear
as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board
granted permission to advertise for bids for demolition of the structure.
536 Crescent Street. A letter from the owner of this property, Catherine
Simeri, who lives in California, was read -.stating that she would have no ob-
jection to the demolition of -the structure. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for
demolition of the structure.
1814 S. Phillipa Street. Joseph Hutter, owner of this property, did not appear
as requested. Mr. Adamson stated Mr. Hutter had phoned him earlier this date
stating he was removing the debris and cleaning up the place and hoped to
have it completed soon. Uponcmotion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
the matter was postponed until May 5, 1969, to permit the owner to complete
the job.
Request for owners of sub -standard properties
to appear before the Board May J,1969
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of the Sub -Standards Director to have the following property owners
appear before the Board on May 12, 1969, to show cause why the properties
listed below should not be demolished:
Stanley and Phyllis Nowak 824 S. Liberty Street
William L. Kimball 116 E. Ohio Street
Karl Dubai] 1201 S. Carroll Street
And the Clerk was directed to so notify said owners by certified mail.
Bids opened
This being the date set, bids were opened for the demolition of the following
properties. Upon examination, non collusion affidavit for each bid was found
to be proper. Bids were as follows:
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229-231 E. Elder Street:
Julius O'Neal $ 934.00
A & J Demolition 1275.00
Harvey R. Bryant 835.00
A. Midwest Demolition 685.00
John E. Vanek 732.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
of the property was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition
lowest and best bid received.
1212 S. Rush Street:
Julius O'Neal $ 480.00
A & J Demolition 375.00
Harvey R. Bryant 535.00
John E. Vanek 347.00
A. Midwest Demolition 385.00
contract for demolition
Company, that being the
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the award of contract for
demolition of the premises was postponed until May 5, 1969, to see if the
owner demolishes the property himself.
528 Harris Street:
Julius O'Neal $ 521.00
A & J Demolition 375.00
John E. Vanek 332.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of
the structure was awarded to John E. Vanek, that being the lowest and best
bid received.
518 N. Eddy:
Julius O'Neal $2485.00
A & J Demolition 1835.00
Bryant Excavating 2100.00
John E. Vanek 1221.00
A. Midwest 1835.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to John E. Vanek, his being the lowest and.best
bid received.
137 E. Keasey :
Julius O'Neal $ 549.00
A & J Demolition 375.00
Bryant Excavating 485.00
A. Midwest Demolition 385.00
John E. Vanek 377.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to A & J Demolition Company as the low bidder.
REQUEST TO SOLICIT FUNDS AND PASS OUT LITERATURE - ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
GRAPE BOYCOTT COMMITTEE
Mrs. David R. Cornier, 53473 Ironwood Road, S outh Bend, Indiana, appeared
before the Board on behalf of the St. Joseph County Grape Boycott Committee,
to request permission to solicit funds and pass out literature on May 3,
1969. The request was denied because of not having been submitted to the
Charitable Solicitations Committee.
HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3278 - A. T. & T. (CONTINUED FROM 4/21/69)
HEaring on Vacation Resolution No. 3278 having been continued from April 21,
1969, being for the vacation of:
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Part of the existing alleys located in Weaver's Subdivision
in the city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, being
further described as follows: Beginning at the southeast
corner of Lot 8 in said Weaver's Subdivision; thence north
along the east line of Lots 8, 9 and 10 in said Subdivision
127.50 feet; thence east along the north line of the existing
alley 32.0 feet; thence south parallel with the west line of
Lot 7 and the east line of Lots 8, 9 and 10 in said Subdivision
16.50 feet to a point on the north line of the south 111.00
feet of Lot 7; thence west along said north line of the south
111.00 feet of Lot 7, a distance of 22.0 feet; thence south
along the west line of Lot 7 a distance of 111.00 feet to
the southwest corner of said Lot; thence west 10.0 feet to
the point of beginning.
was resumed.
Attorney Joseph A. Roper filed with the Board the following Grant of
Easement:
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C^ "GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, IND IANA, FOR THE USE
OF THE PUBLIC
IN CONSIDERATION of the payment of One Dollar ($1.00)
and other good and valuable consideration, receipt whereof is
hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, American Telephone and
Telegraph Company, hereby gives and grants to the City of South
Bend, Indiana, a municipal corporation, for vehicular and
pedestrian use by members of the public, an easement over the
following descriged land in the City of South Bend, County of
St. Joseph, state of Indiana:
Part of Lots 6 and 7 in Weaver's Subdivision in
the city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
being further described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the south line of said Lot 7
being 22.0 feet east of the southwest corner of said
Lot; thence north parallel to the west line of said
Lot 7, a distance of 111.00 feet; thence east along
the north line of the south 111.00 feet of Lots 6 and
7, a distance of 13.00 feet; thence south parallel to
the west line of Lot 7, a distance of 111.00 feet to
an iron pipe on the north line of Wayne Street and
south line of Lot 6; thence west along said line
13.00 feet to the point of beginning.
An appropriate and suitable surface for the above
described property shall be initially provided by the grantor,
as well as curb cuts therefor, at the expense of the grantor herein.
The foregoing work shall be done and the foregoing way ready for
use not later than August 15th, 1969.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, American Telephone and Telegraph
Company has caused these presents to be duly signed and its
corporate seal affixed hereto by R. D. Watson as its general
manager pprsuant to authority granted by its Board of Directors
this 22nd day of April, 1969.
AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY'
(corporate seal) By R. D. Watson, General Manager
ATTEST:
W. A. Fisher, Ass't Secy.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, SS:
Before me, a notary public, in and for such county
and state, on the 22nd day of April, 1969, appeared R. D. Watson,
general manager of American Telephone and Telegraph Company, the
corporation named in and which executed the within Easement,
and acknowledged that the seal affixed to said Easement is
the seal<of such corporation; that said Easement was
signed in and on behalf of such corporation.b- authority of
its Board of Directors; and that the foregoing person, as
such officer, acknowledged the execution of the foregoing
Easement to be his voluntary act and deed on behalf of such
corporation.
Blondina F. Conforti
Notary public
My commission expires:
May 16, 1971. "
which was examined and accepted by the Board. No.one further appeared;
for or against said vacation. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried said Vacation Resolution was finally adopted.
And the City Engineer was directed to prepare an assessment roll covering
the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to suarounding property
owners.
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - ROBERT H. THOMPSON
On the petition of Robert H. Thompson, Jr., and five others, for the vacation
of the first.alley south of Van Buren Street, from Allen Street to the
first north -south -alley east of Allen Street.
Area Plan Commission recommends favorably for the vacation of said alley.
Upon motion made, seconded and unan mously carried, the petition is referred
to the Engineering Department for preparation of a Vacation Resolution.
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION-.-STEPHEN G. BOSKEY
On the petition of Stephen G. Boskey for the vacation of:
East -west alley between Lots 235 and 228 of Northwest Third Plat.
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 235 of said Northwest
Third Plat; thence easterly on and along the south line of.said
Lot 235 a distance of 240 feet more or less to the southeast
corner of said Lot 235; thence south a distance of 14.00 feet to
the northeast corner of Lot 228 of said Northwest Third Plat;
thence westerly on and along the north line of said Lot 228 a
distance of 240 feet more or less to the northwest corner of
said Lot 228; thence north 14.00 feet to the southwest corner of
Lot 235 and the point of beginning.
North -south alley between.Lots 235 and 236 and 228 and 227 of
Northwest Third Plat. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 235
of said Northwest Third Plat; thence south on and along the east
line of Lot 235 a distance of 270 feet more or less to the south-
east corner of Lot 228; thence east a distance of 14.00 feet to
the southwest corner of Lot 227 of said Northwest Third Plat;
thence north on and along the west line of Lot 227 and 236 a
distance of 270 feet more or less to the northwest corner of said
Lot 236; thence west 14.00 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 235
and the point of beginning.
Part of Rose Street between Lots 225 and 228 of Northwest Third Plat.
Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 228; thence east a distance
of 254 feet more or less to the southwest corner of Lot 227; thence
south 60.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 226; thence westerly
a distance of 254 feet more or less to the northwest corner of Lot
225; thence north 60.00 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 228 and
the point of beginning.
All in the southeast Quarter, Section 35, Township 38 North, Range
2 East, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Area Plan Commission recommends favorably for the vacation of said alleys
and a portion of Rose Street, subject to the cul de sac being dedicated as
a public right of way. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried
the petition is referred to the City Engineer for the preparation of a
Vacation Resolution.
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AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - CHARLES NIBLICK
On the petition of Charles Niblick for the vacation of the first ease
west alley north of Marion Street from Scott Street east to the north -
south alley between Scott Street and Leland Avenue, Situated between
Lots 25 and 26 in James D. Kent's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 114.
Area Plan Commission recommends favorably for the vacation of said
alley. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition
is referred to the City Engineer for the preparation of a Vacation
Resolution.
SALARY INCREASE APPROVED - RALPH ROSENBERG - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Following discussion, the motion was made, seconded and unanimously
carried to increase the salary of Ralph Rosenberg, acting manager of
Morris Civic Auditorium, from $170.00 semi-monthly to $250.00 semi-
monthly, commencing May 1, 1969, through June 30, 1969, and that
the working hours for Mr. Rosenberg be changed from 0:00 A.M. to
2:00 P. M., to 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
REQUEST TO SELL POPPIES - AMERICAN AUXILIARY UNIT #272
The request of American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 272, 1712 S. Taylor
Street, South Bend, Indiana, to sell poppies May 23 and 24, upon motion
made, seconded and carried, was referred to the Charitable Solicitations
Committee.
PETITION TO PAVE VINE STREET, 34TH TO 35TH
A petition to �p ve Vine Street, from 34th Street to 35th Street, under
Barrett,Law, was filed by Henry D. Allen, 3410 Vine Street, South Bend,
Indiana, and three others. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the petition was referred to the city engineer for study and recommenda-
tion. -
PETITION TO PAVE VINE STREET, 35TH TO 36TH
A petition to pave Vine Street, from 35th Street to 36th Street, under
Barrett Law,.was filed by Mrs: J. F. Trimboli, 1002 35th Street, South
Bend, Indiana, and two others. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the petition was referred to the city engineer for study and recommenda-
tion.
PETITION TO PAVE WALL STREET,_IRONWOOD DRIVE TO 24TH STREET
A petition to pave Wa1+.:Steeet7 from Ironwood Drive to 24th Street, under
Barrett Law, was filed by Max J. Bulhand, 754 23rd Street, South Bend,
Indiana, and five others.- Upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the petition was referred to the city engineer for study and recommenda-
tion.
STREET LIGHT PETITIONS
The following street light petitions were filed and upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously.carried, referred to the Traffic Engineering
for study and recommendation to the Board:
Gladstone Street - by Chester Morris, 801 Gladstone.
Grant Street - by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kazmierczak, 442 S.°Gra-nt.
Sussex Drive - by Edward Wawrczyniak, 1108 Sussex Drive.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS APPROVED
Items #1 and #2 of Traffic Engineer's recommendation of April -14, 1969,
being for 30 mile per hour speed limit signs on York Road and 25 mile
per hour speed limit sign on Berkshire 100 feet east of York Road, upon
motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, were approved.
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AWARD OF CONTRACTS FORS;TIrEET AND ALLEY MATERIAL
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the recommendation of
the Street Commissioner for award of contracts for street and alley
materials was approved and -contracts were awarded as follows:
Parkway Asphalt, Inc.
59755 Market Street
South Bend, Indiana
Western Ind. Aggregates, Inc.
Lafayette, Indiana
Bituminous Materials Co., Inc
Room 417 Marycrest Bldg.
South Bend, Indiana
Emulsified Asphalt, Inc.
4900 S. Mason Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60638
McKesson Chemical Company
455 Joe Orr Road
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Bill Brinley Landscaping
2119 Portage Avenue
South Bend, Indiana, 46616
South Bend Sand & Gravel Corp.
3113 Lincolnway West
South Bend, Indiana
Item #1 - Hot asphalt conerete
Base @ $4.20 per ton
Binder @ 4.30 per ton
Surface @ 5.25 per ton
Item #5 - #73 gravel @ $1.05
Item #2 - Limestone @ $3p10 per ton
Item #5 - Pit run gravel @ 35G per ton
#12 stone @ $1.00 per ton
P-Fill @ 50� per ton
Item #3 - (A) SS 1-H or SS-2 Emusion
@ $11.94o per gal.
Item #6`- Limestone @ $6.95 per ton
Gravel @ $6.45 per ton
Item #3 - (B) SS-KH Emulsion @ 16.26� per gal.
Item #4 - 2 (a) Road Oil (petroleum base
concentrate) @ $50.77 per
50 gal. drum
Item #5 - #73 gravel @ $1.03 per ton.
#5L Stone @ $1.25 per ton.
Item #5 - Ice control sand @ 55� per ton.
Kuert Concrete, Inc. Item #7 - 500 yds. Class A concrete
3113 Lincolnway West $15.70 delivered $14.20 picked up
South Bend, Indiana 209-yds. Class B concrete
$14.15 delivered $12.65 picked up
Cass Co. Stone Corp. Item #7 - 500 yds. Class A concrete
R. R. A, Box 82-B $15.70 delivered $14.20 picked up
Logansport, Indiana 200 yds. Class B concrete
$14.15 delivered $12.65 picked up
CONTRACTORS' BONDS
\�\ Contractor's bond on behalf of T. J. Maeyens expiring 4/22/70 was approved and
ordered filed.
Certificate continuing contractor's bond on behalf of Desire Verslype to
4/17/70 was approved and ordered filed.
EXCAVATION BOND
Certificate continuing Excavation Bond #S 653969 to 6/14/70 was approved and
ordered filed. (L. 0. Hawkins)
COMMENDATION - FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of South Bend .Civic Planning
Association, Inc., commended the Fire Department and the Police Department
upon the excellent work of the Departments at the time of the recent fire at
St. Jbhn's School.
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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period 4/17 to 4/24/69 were ordered
filed, '
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 12:15 P.M-
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