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August 4, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety met at 9:30 A.M.
on August 4, 1969; with all members present. The minutes of the previous'
meeting were reviewed and approved.
BIDS OPENED FOR SPOT LIGHT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
This being the date set for receiving bids for a Super -Trouper Spot Light
for Morris Civic Auditorium, the :Clerk tendered proofs of publication in
the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on July 25 and August 1,
1969, which were read and found to be sufficient.
The only bid received was from Ge.r-Bar, Inc., 339 N.'Capitol Avenue,
Indianapolis, Indiana. 'Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper and
check submitted with the b'id in the amount of .$275.00 was accepted. Upon
motion made, seconded and carried,..the bid, being for one ".Strong" Super-
Trouper,follow spot light, in the'amount of $2675.00, was referred to
Floyd M: Jessup, manager of Morris Civic Auditorium, for recommendation to
the board.
HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3295 - SEARS ROEBUCK COMPANY
Hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3295, being for the vacation of Franklin
Street, from Western Avenue south to -Monroe Street, having been continued from
July 28, 1969, was resumed.
Robert Wade, Manager of Sears, Roebuck & Company, appeared'.before the Board
and stated that a conference with Rabbi Jacob S. Bergman, of the Congregation
of the Sons of Israel Synagogue, 420.S. William Street, South Bend, resulted
in an understanding regarding parking, .with permission given by Se.ars, Roebuck
& Company for the use of its parking lbt by the Temple. members for so long as
it caused no problems.
No other persons appeared for or against the vacation.. -Upon motion madg,
seconded and unanimously carried, the Resolution for the vacation of said
property was adopted, and the City Engineer is directed to prepare an assess-
ment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to
surrounding property owners.
COMPLAINT OF HAROLD CONERY'
Mr; and Mrs. Harold Conery, 1313 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, appeared
before the Board. Mr. Conery complained.that since the completion of the
Portage Avenue Bridge and the placing of.straw and sod along.the railroad bank
that their house, their garage and their yard has been invaded by little black
bugs (some of.which he exhibited in a vial) which have a vicious bite and
which they cannot get rid of in spite of several sprayings by -themselves and
also.by the Health.Department. The matter was taken under advisement,.and.Mr.
Conery will'�furnish a written 'opinion as .to the type of insect: and what might
have caused its appearance here, so that the B oard might determine responsibility,
if any,<for-its extermination.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the
following matters were taken up..
217 N. St. Peter Street. Mr..Adamson.reported this property .is open -and exposed.
Attorney'Sweeney, representing R.-Staunton, husband of one of'the heirs"of the
deceased owner of this property, who resides in Buffalo, New York, stated.they
are trying to sell the property and' --if it is not sold they will secure the
building..... -Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the'matte-r_was
continued one week.
1213 Clover Street. Attorney Franklin A. Morse appeared before the Board,.
representing Neuberne H. Brown. Mr. Brown is willing to have the .structure
taken downi. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously,earried, permission
was given to advertise for bids for demolition of the property'.
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Jerry Davis of A J Demolition Company appeared before the Board in
reference to contracts awarded to him for demolition of properties at
116 E. Ohio. Street and 1223.S. Rush Street, on which he is in default,
Mr. Davis stated he expects".to have the demolition of.116 E.. Ohio Street
completed by noon, August 5, and will then commence the demolition of
1223 S. Rush Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Davis
was granted an additional week in which to complete the demolition
of 1223 S. Rush Street.
1729-1731 S. Michigan Street. Mr.-D. E. Kundz, 705 Country Club Lane,
South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board and complained about the
condition and appearance of this property and suggesting that it should
be demolished. Mr. Adamson stated the house is presently boarded up
and has been under surveillance of the Sub -Standards Department.'Mr.
® Taylor explained the,Board is concerned with the public safety and if
the property is boarded up and not a hazard, it cannot be demolished.
Sub -Standards director was directed to continue surveillance of the
property.
1814 S. St. Joseph Street. Alice Walters, owner of this property is de=
ceased. R. R. Walters,.an heir of the owner, by letter to the Sub-
StandardsRDirector gives permission for demolition of the property. Upon
motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to
advertise for bids for demolition of the property.
1307 S. Fellows Street. Waneta Everhart did not appear as requested.
Attorney Richard Bodine's office telephoned the Clerk of the Board the
owner intends to take this property down herself. Upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was coat-tnued..for.:two weeksr°
and.Mr_: Adamson was directed-•tp=keep the property under surveillance and
report to the Board when demolition has been accomplished.
613 E. Ohio Street. Neither Emmit nor Wardie Magee appeared as requested.
Mr. Adamson stated this property has been posted as sub -standard for more
than a year. The property is open and vacant. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise -for bids for
demolition of the property.
313 E. Wenger. Neither Donald nor Ferne Heilman appeared as requested.
Mr. Adamson presented a letter from Donald Heilman agreeing to_have the
structure demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
permission was granted to advertise.for bids for demolition of the property.
2133 Merry Avenue. -Ronald and Gladys Kopula did not appear as requested.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued
one week.
133 S. Scott Street. Mary Gluchowski did not appear as requested. Mr.
Adamson stated the owner has cleaned up the premises to the satisfaction
of the Sub -Standards Department.
315 W. Garst. Mr. Adamson stated the South Bend Lathe Company has purchased
this property and will demolish it. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks and the Sub -Standards
Director was directed to keep it under surveillance.
661 LaPorte Avenue. Mr. J. N. Guthrie, 315 N. Scott Street, appeared before
the Board and complained of the condition of this property. Mr. Adamson
stated the owner has now removed the scaffolding and cleaned up most of the
old junk and that his Department is keeping it under surveillance.
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1131 Bowman. Mr. Taylor, City Engineer, stated attorney John Montgomery
had contacted him and stated they are still interested in rehabilitating,
this property. Mr. Taylor stated he had driven by the property this morning
and there is no debris in the yard and the porch has been removed.
It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried to rescind the action of the
Board on July 28, 1969, granting permission to advertise for bids for
demolition of the property.
The motion was made, seconded and carried to continue the matter indefinitely,
and the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep the property under sur-
veillance.
134 N. Olive Street. Mr. Adamson reported this house is being used as a
warehouse; that the front porch still has not been repaired nor torn down;
that the rest of the building is closed up. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids -for
demolition of the porch only at 134 N. Olive Street.
2410-2412 W. Ford Street. Mr. Adamson reported this building is still open
and the premises have not been cleaned up since June 30, when the owner,
Gene Arnett, appeared before the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week and the Sub -Standards
Director was requested to again contact the owner.
417 St. Vincent. Mr. Adamson reported the owner is trying to sell this
property and that it is presently boarded up. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, the Matter was continued until September 2, 1969.
1053 LaSalle Street. Complaint filed by several residents in this neighbor-
hood concerning the condition of this property was referred to the Sub -Standards
Department.
Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 8/11/69
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of Sub -Standards Director for owners of sub -standard properties
to appear before the Board on August 11, 1969, to show cause, if any they
have, why the following properties should not be demolished:
Madelyn VanLake 438-444 E. LaSalle Ave.
Paul E. Krueper 136 N. Notre Dame Avenue
Douglas D. Caton 1213 W. Indiana Avenue
And the Clerk is directed to so notify said owners by certified mail.
Demolition bids opened
This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following properties were
opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were:
213 E. Paris Street (accessory building)
Julius O'Neal $115.00
There being no other bids and this bid appearing to be reasonable, upon
motion made,.seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of
the accessory building at 213 E. Paris Street was awarded to Julius O'Neal
on his bid of $115.00, subject to the owner taking an appeal within the next .
seven days.
721 S. Jackson
A. Midwest Demolition $329.00
Julius O'Neal $449.00
Upon motion made,.seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of 721 S. Jackson Street was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition Company on its
low bid of $329.00, subject to the owner taking an appeal within the next
seven days.
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Demolition contracts signed
612 E. Ohio Street. The owner of this property having taken no appeal with-
in seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract
awarded 7/28/69 to.O'Neal Trucking Company, on his bid of $475.00, is now
formally signed by the Board.
810 W. Jefferson. The owner of this property having taken no appeal with-
in seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract
awarded 7/28/69 to A & J Demolition Company on his low bid of $475.85,
is now formally signed by the.Board.
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE HILDRETH STREET - MAX M. FISCHER
Area Plan Commission recommends favorably for the vacation of Hildreth Street,
from Roberts to the north -south alley east of Roberts. Upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, the petition is referred to the City
Engineer for the preparation of aiVacation Resolution.
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE PRAST BOULEVARD - BENDIX CORP.
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Area Plan Commission recommends favorably for the vacation of Rrast Boulevard,
between Illinois Street and Sheridan Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, the petition is referred to the City Engineer for
the preparation of a Vacation Resolution.
HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3297 - CURTIS GERBER
This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll in Vacation
Resolution No. 3291, being for the vacation of:
A portion of the first east -west alley lying south of Hildreth
Street and west from the west line of Twyckenham Drive described
as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 32, Euclid
Park, South Bend, Indiana; thence west 111.5 feet to the north-
west corner of Lot 32; thence north 14 feet to the southwest
corner of Lot 31; thence east 111.5 feet to the southeast corner
of Lot 31; thence south 14 feet to,. -the place of beginning.'
Also, a portion of the first east -west alley north of Northside
Boulevard running east from the north -south alley east of Clover
Street, described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner
of Lot 37, Euclid Park; thence east 55.75 feet along the south
line of said Lot 37; thence south 14 feet to the northeast corner
of Lot 39; thence west 55.75 feet to the northwest corner of said
Lot 39; thence north 14 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 37,
the place of beginning.
Proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on
July 11, July 18 and July 25, 1969, were read and found to be proper. No
remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been re-
ceived, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the assessment roll was
approved and said Resolution in all things, ratified and confirmed and the
proceedings closed and the property declared vacated.
HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3292 - BENDIX CORP.
This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll in Vacation
Resolution No. 3292, being for the vacation of:
Those portions of Illinois, Wellington, Kenmore and Falcon Streets,
between'Westmore Street on the south and Prast Boulevard on the
north, more particularly described as follows:
Illinois Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 177;
thence on a southerly line 574.72 feet to the southeast corner
of Lot 177; thence on an easterly line 60 feet to the southwest
corner of Lot 178; thence on a northerly line 574.05 feet to
the northwest corner of Lot 178; thence on a westerly line 60
feet to the northeast corner of Lot 177.
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Wellington Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of
Lot 178; thence on a southerly line 570.99 feet to the
southeast corner of Lot 178; thence on an easterly line_
60 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 179; thence on a
northerly line 570.32 feet to the northwest corner of Lot
179; thence on a westerly line 60 feet to the northeast
corner of Lot 178.
Kenmore Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot
179; thence on a southerly line 567.26 feet to the south-
east corner of Lot 179; thence on an easterly line 60 feet to
the southwest corner of Lot 180; thence on a northerly line
566.59 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 180; thence on
a westerly line 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 179.
Falcon Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot
180; thence on a southerly line 563.47 feet to the south-
east corner of Lot 180; thence on an easterly line 60 feet
to_the southwest corner of Lot 181; thence on a northerly
line 562.80 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 181; thence
on a westerly line 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 180.
Proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on
July 11, July 18 and July 25, 1969, were read and found to be proper. No
remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been re-
ceived, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the assessment roll was
approved and said Resolution in all things ratified and confirmed, and the
proceedings, --closed and the property declared vacated.
PETITION TO PAVE E. WASHINGTON, FROM COQUILLARD TO IRONWOOD- WILLIS H. SRIVER
A petition to pave East Washington Street, from Coquillard to Ironwood,
under Barrett Law, was filed with the Board and, upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, referred to the City Engineer for study and
recommendation.
REQUEST TO BLOCK CAMPEAU STREET FOR BICYCLE RACE - EAST SIDE BOYS CLUB
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of Joseph Warnell, 1115 E. Campeau Street, South Bend, Indiana, to
block Campeau Street, from Eddy to Jacobs, on Saturday, August 9, 1969,
from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. for a bicycle race and parade by the East
Side Boys Club. Insurance not required.
REQUEST TO HOLD PARADE - STUDEBAKER DRIVER'S CLUB
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re-
quest of Herbert P. Read, Meet Chairman, Studebaker Driver's Club, Inc.,
M. R. Box 438, Chesterton, Indiana, to hold a parade on SatuWay, August 9,
1969, consisting of a procession of automobiles, with police escort, commenc-
ing at 11:45 A.M., in front of Avanti Motors Plant, proceeding north to
Western Avenue and west to the city limits.
REQUEST TO BLOCK ROOSEVELT STREET FOR BLOCK PARTY
Upon motion made, seconded and cprrled-' the Board approved the request of
Mrs. J. Massengale, 1110 Roosevelt Road, South Bend, Indiana, for the 1100
block of Roosevelt Street, from the alley west to Inglewood Place, to be
blocked on Sunday, August 10, 1969, between 3:00 P.M. and 8:30 P.M. for a
neighborhood block party. No insurance required.
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION OF TAXICAB LIABILITY INSURANCE
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the request submitted to
Councilman Robert 0. Laven by Fred Tomsits, insurance carrier for Courtesy
Cab Company, for a reduction of liability insurance limits was discussed and
referred to the Legal Department for further consideration and reply to Mr.
Laven.
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REQUEST TO ERECT TENTS - RIVER PARK LIONS CLUB
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of River Park Lions Club, P. 0. Box 2021, South Bend, Indiana, by
D. G. Reamer, President, to erect three tents (one 30' x 60' and two tents
20' x 30' each) at the northwest corner of 25th Street and Mishawaka Avenue
on September 19, 1969, and to be removed on September 22, 1969, for the
purpose of a chicken dinner project sponsored by the River Park Lions
Club on September 20, 1969.
NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES ON PUBLIC SIDEWALK
In response to a complaint from the South Bend Public Library of a newspaper
vending machine at the loading zone in front of the Library, it was moved,
seconded and carried that the Engineering Department be authorized to direct
the removal of unauthorized vending machines from the public sidewalks.
COMMUNICATION FROM LOCAL UNION NO. 364 - STREET DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT
In connection with the agreement, effective 7/7/69, between Local Union No.
364 for Street Department employees and the Board of Public Works and
Safety, for the City of South Bend, the following letter was ordered spread
of record and a copy provided to the Street Department and a copy to the
City Controller:
"July 24, 1969
Mr. Lloyd Taylor, President
Board of Public Works and Safety
City Hall
South Bend, Indiana, 466o1
Dear Mr. Taylor;
To clarify a few minor points in the agreement signed be-
tween the Board of Public Works and Teamsters Local Union
No. 364, let it be known that the Union did not intend for
this agreement to bind the City Street Department employees
to only have vacation periods in the months of June, July
and August. It is our hope that where possible the men
should be allowed to take their vacations during the summer
months; but if some classifications do not lend themselves
to this practice, it will be up to the discretion of the
Street Department Superintendent to schedule vacations as
work loads dictate. However vacations should be scheduled
as far in advance as possible to give the employee proper
time to make arrangements.
Be it further known that seasonal employees (those hired
during the summer months for less than a 90 day period)
shall not be covered by the provisions of this agreement.
Sincerley yours,
CHAUFFEURS, TEAMSTERS & HELPERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 364
Norman C. Nurrin, President."
FINAL ORDER
CONTRACT AWARDED
NOTICE TO PROCEED
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3289 - DALE AVENUE
For the improvement of Dale Avenue, from Johnson Street to Huey Street, by
constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair.
Fifty one percent or more of the resident property owners on Dale Avenue
having requested that said street be paved with Type IV pavement instead of
Type III -A as designated in the preliminary order adopted on Juiy 28, 1969,
the preliminary order is hereby rescinded and said street is ordered paved
with Type IV pavement.
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The Board having examined all bids received on July 21, 1969, and being duly
advised, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, awards contract
to Bituminous Materials Company for the paving of said street with Class
C, Type IV, pavement on its low bid of $4-,062.50. And said Company is hereby
given notice to proceed with such improvement.
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FINAL ESTIMATE
NOTICE OF HEARING
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3259 - HARTMAN DRIVE (SEWER)
Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, files with
the Board its certificate of completion of the constructing of a local sewer
on Hartman Drive, from Rosemary Lane to dead end and Rosemary Lane from
Peachtree Lane to Hartman Drive in accordance with the plans and specifications
for this project.
And the City Engineer files with the Board an Assessrpent Roll, with the
names of the owners and a description of the property to be assessed with
the amount of the prima facie assessment in the total sum of $14,007.83.
And the Board adopts a resolution accepting the final estimate and primary
assessment roll, and the Clerk is directed to give notice of hearing thereon
6H the 18th day of August, 1969, at which time the Board will receive and hear
remonstrances against the amounts assessed against the property owners on said
Roll.
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS APPROVED
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendations of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following:
69-44 To increase the light on Sorin at Frances from 4000L INC to
7000L MV. Cost 90� per month.
69-69 (1) To increase the lights on Almond Court and Notre Dame from
4000L INC to 7000L MV. Cost 90�.
(2) Install two mid -block 7000L MV.'Cost $7.50.
(3) Increase the light on Sorin and Notre Dame from 6000L INC
to 7000L MV. Cost 55C.
(4) Increase the light at Sorin and Notre Dame to 7000L MV.
Cost 90�.
69-70 To install a 7000L MV OH WP street light on Musgrave and on
Sheffield. Cost $3.75 each.
69-71 (1) Increase four lights on Laurel Street from 4000L INC to
7000L MV. Cost 90� each.
(2) Increase one each on Jefferson, Thomas and Napier, between
Laurel and Chapin from 4000L INC to 7000L MV. Cost 90� each.
(3) Increase light on Laurel, south of Washington from 2500 to
7000L MV. Cost $1.25.
69-72 (1) Install 7000L MV OH WP mid -block 1000 Golfview. Cost $3.75.
(2) Replace existing 4000L INC light with 7000L MV on Miami
at Golfview. Cost 90�.
69-73 Install 7000L MV light mid -block 1600 Adams Street. Cost $3.75.
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TRAFFIC REGULATIONS APPROVED
UpoAt.motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved
the recommendations of the Traffic Engineering Department for the
following:
1. Install STOP sign and post on Dayton at Robinson.
2. Install STOP sign and post on Robinson at Fox.
3. Change YIELD signs to STOP signs on Wilson at Tuxedo.
4. Install two NO PARKING signs and posts on the east side of
the alley alongside 815 E. LaSalle.
5. Install four NO PARKING signs and posts with arrows equally
spaced on the south side of Newcome Street, in the 2600 block.
6. Install LEFT TURN ON GREEN OR ARROW at the northeast corner of
Angela and Portage.
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7. Remove the four-way stop at Woodward and Angela and install
CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP plates on Woodward stop signs.
STREET LIGHT PETITION - 1100 BLOCK EMERSON
Petition for a street light at 1104 Emerson mid -block was filed
with the Board by Mrs. John Butler, 1104 Emerson Street, South Bend,
Indiana and 16 others and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, referred to the Traffic Engineering Department for study
and recommendation to the Board.
PETITION FILED FOR FOUR-WAY STOP AT GLADSTONE AND HURON
A petition containing 92 names of residents in the 400, 500 and 600
Block of Gladstone for a four-way stop sign at Gladstone -and Huron
was filed with the Board and upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, referred to the Traffic Engineering Department for study and
recommendation to the Board.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT BENDIX DRIVE AND ARDMORE TRAIL APPROVED
The Traffic Engineering Department having made a comprehensive study
recommends the installation of semi -actuated signals to be coordinated
with the existing signals at Lincolnway West, the proposed installation
at Prast Boulevard, and the existing installation at Westmoor. Upon
motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board approved the
recommendation.
CONTRACTORS' BONDS
The following contractors' bonds were approved and ordered filed:
John Moskwinski to 7/30/70.
Carl J. Reinke & Sons, Inc. (cont. ctf.) to 8/4/70.
Emmett K. Troyer (cont. ctf.) to 8/29/70.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period 7/23/69 to 8/1/69 were
ordered filed.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad-
journed at 12:40 P.M.
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