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Borough Council

Regular Meeting

Jessup, PA · April 2, 2025

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JESSUP BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2025, AT 7:00 PM The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18434. The following business was transacted. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council President, Roberta Galati Council held an executive session April 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. regarding personnel. President Galati announced Motion J. will be removed from the agenda. Roll Call: Present 6 Absent 1 Gregg Betti Tom Fiorelli Curt Camoni Roberta Galati Jerry Crinella Joe Mellado – absent Jeffrey Castellani Consent Agenda Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on March 5, 2025. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (6-0) Approve the Secretary’s Report. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (6-0) Approve the March payroll in the amount of $62,932.28. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (6-0) Approve monthly payments in the amount of $51,339.32 from the General Fund. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (6-0) Old Business Community Vision Plan – No action Reports Mayor Buckshon announced the Jessup 21st Century will be hosting a Wine Tasting and July 5th Celebration. Chief Fozard is spearheading Jessup’s first National Night Out in conjunction with Movies Under the Stars. Jeff Smith reported there is a hearing on April 7, 2025 with Judge Mazzoni regarding Kearney Steel. Zoning Officer Anthony Mengoni reported progress has been made on the 4 th Ave. violation. The foundation has been removed from the property. Police Department: Chief Derek Fozard – Calls continue to increase and there have been 57 more calls than last month. He gave a brief synopsis of a recent call involving gun shots in the Borough. Chief Fozard announced he applied for a grant for a crime scene camera and the department was awarded the grant. Not only will the Borough receive the camera but officers from the department will be trained to use it. DPW Foreman: Joseph Cirba – Joe reported DPW completed mulching in the parks and at the Borough Bldg., poured sidewalks at JYSA and have started restoration on Constitution Ave. after the sewer line replacement. Engineer: Peters Consultants, Inc. – Megan Barone of Peters Consultants reported the Ferdinand project is waiting for an outfall permit, there is an upcoming meeting with PennDOT regarding the Church Street manhole project, and the estimate for the Kids Korner bathroom project has been sent to Lackawanna County for review. Solicitor: Maura Armezzani Tunis reported 369 Lane Street sold at the recent judicial sale. She reached out to the new owner but has not made contact. She will reach out to Lackawanna County for an address. There is a hearing scheduled for April 17th and if need be the complaint will be amended to include the new owner to move forward with demolition. She reached out to Kyle Mullins office regarding the proposed detour for the Church Street manhole replacement project. Maura gave an overview of the Land Bank. She spoke to Attorney Don Fredrickson from Lackawanna County regarding the implementation of a fire tax because of the hold on taxes for 2026 due to reassessment. Attorney Fredrickson’s recommendation is to wait until 2027 because the Borough won’t be able to have any increases in revenue for 2026. Borough Manager: Coleen Watt announced the Borough recouped $125,000.00 in uncashed checks from the Department of the Treasury. St. Ubaldo Society submitted a letter asking DPW tie up the wires for the upcoming race. Asked Council to consider renewing the adopt a highway contract at the park and ride as well as the east and west bound ramps. Spoke to Archbald Borough regarding recycling and plans to have a formal meeting in the near future. Spoke to JP Mascaro and asked about the cost difference in removing recycling from our contract. Public Comment: Jeff Smith spoke to motion L. regarding the rental registration fees. He noted he registered today. Brittani Barcheski thanked everyone for their efforts in seeing the foundation removed on 4 th Ave. She also thanked Chief Fozard for his presence every morning on 4 th Ave. She feels it has made a difference as the traffic has slowed down. Brittani also suggested the Borough consider sitting down with other communities to discuss the Land Bank with them. New Business A. Alloy5 gave a presentation on the feasibility study they have been working on for the Borough. They evaluated both the property on Lane Street and the property on Church Street. They presented three (3) options. The first being demolition of the addition to the bank building, renovations of the remaining bank building structure and adding a two- story addition plus a small one-story addition to get to 11,000 sq. ft.. The second option would be to demolish the existing bank building and erect a new two-story building on the site to get to 11,000 sq. ft. The third option would be to demolish the existing bank building and erect a new two-story building on the site to get to 14,000 sq. ft. B. Motion to award bid for the St. Ubaldo Society Project – Curt Camoni spoke on behalf of the St. Ubaldo Society. They would like to include items 1,2,5,6,7 & 8 from the bid. They would like to exclude items 3,4 and 9. A motion was made by Jeff Castellani second by Gregg Betti to award items 1,2,5,6,7 and 8 of the contract, and to exclude items 3,4 and 9. Aye carried. (6-0) C. Motion to purchase two (2) trash pumps for Hose Company #1 to pump out basements. The cost is $2,120.00 per pump. Motion failed. D. Motion to install catch basins and pipes on the property of Hose Company #2 to help with flooding issues. The projected cost for materials is $3,700.00. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti to approve the project. Aye carried. (6-0) E. Motion to purchase a Knox Box for Hose Company #2’s command car in the amount of $2,433.00. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jerry Crinella to purchase the Knox Box. Aye carried. (6-0) F. Motion to approve additional projects for Community Development Block Grant funding. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Curt Camoni to approve ADA compliant entrance to Sarah Bratty Park and to upgrade the equipment to become ADA compliant. Aye carried. (6-0) G. Motion to renew Adopt-A-Highway contract with PennDOT for the park and ride as well as the east and west bound ramps on Rte. 6. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Curt Camoni to renew the contract. Aye carried. (6-0) Curt Camoni thanked the Sierra Club for volunteering for this cause. H. Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-7 to join the Lackawanna County Land Bank. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani to adopt Resolution 2025-7. Aye carried. (6-0) I. Motion to approve a baby food drive to benefit the Bread Basket of NEPA’s Jessup branch for the month of May. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Gregg Betti to approve the baby food drive. Aye carried. (6-0) J. Removed from the agenda. Motion to hire a seasonal DPW employee. K. Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-8 updating the rental registration fee schedule. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti to adopt Resolution 2025-8 to include a $30 registration fee per unit plus a $50 inspection fee per unit every three years. Aye carried. (6-0) L. Motion to enter into a contract with NEIC for rental inspections as per the Rental Registration Ordinance. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani to enter into a contract with NEIC for the rental inspections. Aye carried. (6-0) M. Motion to approve funding for the July 5th Fireworks display for Jessup 21st Century. Cost $6,600.00. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Curt Camoni to approve funding for fireworks. Aye carried. (6-0) N. Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding for the police department. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Gregg Betti to table. Aye carried. (6-0) O. Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-9 authorizing the disposition of specified records in accordance with the Municipal Records Manual approved December 16, 2008, as amended. A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Jerry Crinella to adopt Resolution 2025-9. Aye carried. (6-0) P. Motion to amend the employee handbook to include mandatory annual training for the abuse prevention policy and mandatory criminal background checks every five (5) years. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Gregg Betti to amend the employee handbook. Aye carried. (6-0) Q. Motion to purchase tools for DPW to perform vehicle maintenance at a cost of $2,000.00. A motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Gregg Betti to approve the purchase of tools. Aye carried. (6-0) Adjourn: A motion was made by Gregg Betti second by Curt Camoni to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary

Agenda

April 2, 2025 GENERAL FUND - March 2025 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 2,403.20 RECEIPTS: March 2025 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank $ - SUB-TOTAL $ 2,403.20 Transferred from Savings to Checking $ - BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: March 31, 2025 $ 2,403.20 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 311,061.79 DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: March 2025 Berkheimer EIT - March 2025 $ 16,546.88 Commonwealth of PA Alcoholic Beverage Licenses $ 300.00 Building Permits $ 1,643.30 Electrical Permits $ 324.50 Plumbing Permits $ 140.00 Mechanical Permit $ 240.00 Fire Permits $ 1,852.50 Zoning and/or Land Development Fees $ 340.00 Jessup Borough 2025 Real Estate Tax $ 240,000.00 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 1,544.01 Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 1,004.50 Police Fines - Magistrate & County $ 650.14 Police Report Copies $ 195.00 Handicapped Parking Fee $ 50.00 Civil Service Application Fee $ 50.00 Solicitation/Peddlers Permit $ 50.00 Rental Registration Fee $ 180.00 Notary Services $ 25.00 Reimbursement from Geisinger $ 6,533.92 Donation to Borough - Movies Under the Stars $ 0.50 Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 644.89 Total Checking Account Receipts $ 272,315.14 SUB-TOTAL $ 583,376.93 Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 228,584.32 GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: March 31, 2025 $ 354,792.61 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: March 2025 AFLAC $ 211.92 Anthony Snyder $ 697.00 AutoZone $ 327.70 Blakely Borough $ 2,181.62 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: March 2025 Charles Schwab $ 1,710.85 Cody Computer Services, Inc. $ 47,178.00 Comcast $ 1,281.76 Cougar Auto Service $ 986.98 Curtin & Heefner LLP $ 1,811.30 DAVIDHEISER'S Inc. $ 178.00 DeLage Landen-Financial Services $ 189.33 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 390.39 Donald G Karpowich $ 315.00 Encova Insurance $ 3,687.00 English Hardware $ 17.26 F & T Excavatomg $ 3,045.00 Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 11,156.70 Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 942.10 George Yurkanin $ 2,023.00 Gerrity's Ace - Peckville $ 32.29 Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 286.83 Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 35.98 Guardian - Life $ 111.50 Guardian - Vision employer paid portion $ 63.35 Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 6.02 Home Depot $ 471.76 Infinite Wellbeing $ 475.00 Iron Nebula $ 5,155.86 IWDA Engineering $ 850.30 JALVO, Inc. $ 82.00 James O'Neill $ 2,295.00 Jeffrey or Jessica Cirba $ 2,850.00 John Robinson $ 1,088.00 L.R.B.S.A. $ 231.75 Lowes Sales & Service $ 3,935.00 Med Mobile LLC $ 50.00 Medicus Urgent Care $ 49.00 Michael Dinning $ 1,156.00 NEIC $ 501.12 NEPA Polygraphs LLC350 $ 350.00 Nicole Pisarski $ 150.00 Northeast Signal & Electric Co., Inc. $ 852.17 PA Turnpike $ 59.04 PAWC $ 3,042.77 Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. $ 40.96 Peters Consultants, Inc. $ 10,012.50 Powell's Rental $ 95.00 PPL Electric Utilities $ 1,947.01 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc $ 876.00 S&S Automotive $ 4,432.50 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: March 2025 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 3,214.80 Scranton Printing Co. $ 1,425.00 Scranton Times $ 244.22 Selective Insurance Company of America $ 6,278.00 Starr Uniform $ 752.62 State Workmen's Insurance Fund $ 3,256.00 Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 963.00 TOPP Business Solutions $ 19.56 UGI $ 677.80 Urban Electrical Contractors $ 753.75 Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 370.00 Verizon $ 175.08 Verizon Wireless $ 463.06 Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. $ 1,848.34 Peoples Security Bank $ 15.00 Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 1,401.63 Employee Payroll $ 62,932.28 We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 400.75 Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 23,477.81 TOTAL $ 228,584.32 Bills Received in March 2025 - General Fund Alloy5 Architecture Feasibility study $ 2,040.00 AutoZone DPW supplies $ 77.96 Blakely Borough Fuel for Borough vehicles $ 2,499.64 Central Clay Products, Inc. DPW supplies $ 1,145.00 Chiefs of Police Association of Lackawanna County 2025 Contribution to Drug Task Force $ 150.00 Coleen Watt Reimbursement for Tax Sale Bidder registration $ 35.00 Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply DPW supplies $ 270.39 Cougar Auto Sales Service to police vehicle $ 65.00 Crystal Clear Spring Water Company Water delivery service $ 113.00 Curtin & Heefner LLP Municipal environmental representation $ 253.80 services Danny's Car Spa Inc. Washing services for police vehicles $ 40.00 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Cleaning & sanitation services & supplies $ 523.73 Donald G. Karpowich, Attorney-At-Law, P.C. Legal services $ 175.40 Econo Signs Traffic signs $ 419.08 F & T Excavating Plowing of Sunnyside Road $ 3,570.00 Iron Nebula IT services $ 5,639.50 IWDA Engineering Pave cut inspection services $ 1,139.55 Jennifer Filipski Reimbursement for break area supplies $ 10.59 Jessup Hose Company #2 & Ambulance Association Reimbursement for training $ 2,639.96 Kellogg Auto Sales Repairs to DPW vehicle $ 400.00 Lowes Sales & Service Repairs to DPW vehicle $ 663.83 Masters Concrete Products, Inc. DPW supplies $ 480.00 MidValley Plumbing Supply, Inc. DPW supplies $ 16.00 NEIC Billing for building and zoning services $ 3,145.89 NEPA Alliance 2025 Membership Dues $ 295.00 Northeast Hydraulics Repairs to DPW vehicle $ 252.17 Overhead Door Company of Scranton, Inc. Repairs to garage door $ 255.60 Pena Plas DPW supplies $ 114.45 Peters Consultants, Inc. Engineering services $ 12,451.25 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Services to Memorial Field, Station Park, $ 744.00 Pioneer Field & Sara Bratty Park Rossi Rooter Service at Brennan Street Pump Station & $ 1,610.00 Hill/Basalyga Streets S&S Automotive Repair LLC Repair to DPW vehicle $ 1,430.00 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt Monthly bill for legal services $ 3,045.75 Scranton Craftsmen, Inc. DPW supplies $ 475.00 Scranton Times General advertising costs $ 861.06 Stafursky Auto Parts Inc. (NAPA Auto Parts) Vehicle supplies $ 402.87 Starr Uniform Center Police uniforms $ 1,043.40 Throop Landscape Supply Agricultural supplies $ 560.00 Tritech Software Systems Police software subscription $ 1,527.89 Valley Carpet & Janitorial Services Monthly bill for cleaning services $ 370.00 Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. Police supplies $ 387.56 Total $ 51,339.32 Storm  Water  Committee   Meeting  Minutes   Wednesday,  March  12,  2025   Attendees:   Emily  Welles  (Peter  Cons)     Robert  Galati       Jerry  Crinella   Angela  Muchal           Pledge     New  Business   • No  new  business     Minutes   • Reviewed  all  active  projects     1. JYSA  Updates  –  Rain  Garden  and  lawn  restorations  was  not  completed.  The   contractor  agreed  to  address  the  issues  but  has  not  committed  to  a  date.   Update  from  council  work  session  –  Cobalt  contractor  removed  old  topsoil   and  put  in  new  mulch  and  seed  on  2/27  -­‐2/28.   2. Brennan  Street  –  No  further  updates  –  Attorney  Armezzani-­‐Tunis  was  in   contact  with  DEP  regarding  Jessup  Crossing  concerns.   3. Ward  Street  –  A  bid  from  Stafursky  Construction  was  accepted  –  No  other   details.   Update  from  council  work  session  –  Tom  W.  reached  out  to  Stafursky   Construction.  They  do  not  have  a  firm  date  yet,  but  it  will  be  paved  right  after   Constitution  Ave.   4. Blakely/Lane  Streets  (PEMA/FEMA  project)  –  No  further  updates.  Colleen   W  and  Sandi  O  are  working  on  grant  opportunities.   5. 4th  and  Sturges,  Second  and  Hands  Streets  (sewer)  –  No  further  updates  –   We  did  not  received  the  LSA  Statewide  grant  in  2024.  Sandi  O  will  reapply.   6. 813    Lawler  Dr.–  No  further  updates.  Last  report:  Reached  out  to  Sandi  O  for   grant  opportunities.   7. Misc  Inlet  repairs  –  Awaiting  Council’s  approval  to  put  out  for  bid.    Denny   will  prepare  a  list  for  council  to  review  and  approve.   Note:  Joe  Cirba  had  6  inlets  on  his  list  and  had  already  worked  on  Church  St  &   2nd  Ave.  and  Church  St  and  3rd  Ave.   8. Settler’s  View  detention  ponds  –  Being  handled  by  Attorney  Armezzani-­‐ Tunis,  who  will  reach  out  to  Attorney  Don  K.  for  assistance.   9. Hill  and  Constitution  –  There  were  concerns  by  council  regarding  the  project.   Dennis  has  a  cost  estimate  for  the  work  between  the  2  manholes  at  11   Riverview  Drive.  Permitting  is  required  for  the  remainder  of  the  project.   There  are  existing  easements,  but  there  will  also  be  addition  costs  to  go  all   the  way  to  the  river.  The  larger  project  (on  Hill  and  Constitution)  will  require   grants.   10. Ferdinand  Street–  The  outfall  permit  application  has  been  submitted.  The   bidding  of  the  project  should  wait  till  the  permit  is  approved.  We  are  also   waiting  on  the  completion  of  the  environmental  audit   11. MaryJo  Drive    -­‐  Notice  of  substantial  completion  and  project  closeout  is   underway.  The  final  paving  will  wait  till  asphalt  plants  open.  There  is  a   scheduled  meeting  3/31  at  3:00  to  discuss  scheduling.   12. Olga  Street–  Should  have  started  March  24,  but  was  delayed  because  the   utility  have  not  yet  been  marked.   13. MS4  –  We  need  to  create  a  project  plan  for  2025.   14. Thomas  and  Palmer  –  No  Updates.   15. Church  Street  Sewer  –  The  manhole  construction  is  pending  PennDot’s   approval  of  the  detour  plan.  Slip-­‐lining  of  the  sewer  lines  will  follow  the   manhole  repairs.  Colleen  and/or  Maura  will  reach  out  to  Rep  Kyle  Mullins   office  to  see  if  they  can  help  move  this  project  along.   16. Misc  Projects  –  The  following  list  of  potential  problem  areas  that  council   should  consider:   a. 2nd  Ave  &  Lane  on  8/29     b. Thomas  and  Palmer   c. Hill  and  Erie  #1   d. Constitution  and  Lane  #2   e. Constitution  and  Cherry  #3   f. Clarkson  and  Mylert  #4   g. Tonwin  and  Siniawa  #5   h. Lane  and  4TH  #6     Public  Comment   None.     Motion  to  adjourn   Made  by  Robert  Galati  -­‐  Seconded  by  Angela  Muchal–  All  in  favor     Next  Meeting     April  09,  2025  6:00  PM  at  Jessup  Borough  Building     Disclaimer:  This  report  is  considered  to  be  in  Draft  Form  until  the  committee   approves  them  and  the  next  scheduled  meeting     Accounts Summary April 2, 2025 Account Balance Fund as of 03/31/2025 General Fund - Checking $ 354,792.61 General Fund - Savings $ 2,403.20 Money Market Account $ 266,790.89 CD Portfolio $ 552,763.65 Treasury Bill Portfolio $ 547,235.75 Capital Improvements Account $ 54,983.28 Refuse Account $ 359,841.35 Motor License Account $ 151,304.70 Total: $ 2,290,115.43 April 2, 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 146,285.26 RECEIPTS: March 2025 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 662.95 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 662.95 SUB-TOTAL $ 146,948.21 Total Expenses March 2025 $ 91,964.93 Balance March 31, 2025 $ 54,983.28 EXPENSES March 2025 Five Star Equipment $ 91,964.93 For purchase of excavator Total Expenses $ 91,964.93 MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 265,980.84 RECEIPTS: March 2025 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 810.05 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 810.05 SUB-TOTAL $ 266,790.89 Total Expenses March 2025 $ - Balance March 31, 2025 $ 266,790.89 EXPENSES March 2025 Total Expenses $ - MOTOR LICENSE FUND BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 15,602.67 RECEIPTS: March 2025 Liquid Fuels Allocation $ 143,920.90 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 98.96 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 144,019.86 SUB-TOTAL $ 159,622.53 Total Expenses March 2025 $ 8,317.83 Balance March 31, 2025 $ 151,304.70 EXPENSES March 2025 PP&L $ 8,317.83 Total Expenses $ 8,317.83 REFUSE ACCOUNT BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 435,147.20 RECEIPTS: March 2025 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 1,280.95 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 1,083.20 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 2,364.15 SUB-TOTAL $ 437,511.35 Total Expenses March 2025 $ 77,670.00 Balance March 31, 2025 $ 359,841.35 EXPENSES March 2025 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00 Total Expenses $ 77,670.00 April 2, 2025 9 Month CD ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 250,000.00 CURRENT BALANCE $ 276,265.28 Maturity Date: 11/4/2025 Interest Rate: 3.70% *Rolled over 02/04/2023, 08/04/2023, 02/04/2024, 02/04/2025 12 Month CD ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 258,137.21 CURRENT BALANCE $ 276,498.37 Maturity Date: 5/11/2025 Interest Rate: 4.43% *Rolled over 05/11/2024 April 2, 2025 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 124,648.36 VALUE AS OF 03/31/2025 $ 139,817.01 Maturity Date: 6/12/2025 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,984.04 VALUE AS OF 03/31/2025 $ 135,304.58 Maturity Date: 9/30/2025 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,019.58 VALUE AS OF 03/31/2025 $ 135,177.50 Maturity Date: 12/31/2025 Insured Cash Account ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 1,664.90 CURRENT BALANCE $ 136,936.66 The Treasury Securities that matured on 03/31/2025 is currently in transition from one investment to another. *Please note that values fluctuate on a daily basis and the interest on the bills is not fully recognized until the bills have reached their maturity dates.

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