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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · April 6, 2017

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City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR Ald. Robert Bauman Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. James A. Bohl, Jr., and Ald. Robert Donovan Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting convened at 9:02 AM Ald. Kovac joined the meeting at 9:06 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl, Donovan 1. 160180 Communication from the Department of Public Works recognizing various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 2. 161693 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works 1st Aldermanic District N. 16th St. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211170134): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Kahild Jadad 4063 N 16th St stated he does not feel like he should pay for it because it is a public street. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 38th St. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Rohr Ave. (ST211170113): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 2nd Aldermanic District W. Spencer Pl. - W. Armitage Ave. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211170178): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Todd Miller - 2nd District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Johnson is in support of this project City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 Sadie Davis 6203 W Spencer PL stated is in support of the project Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Capitol Dr., W. Melvina St., N. 64th St., and N. 65th St. (ST212160102): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Todd Miller - 2nd District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Johnson is in support of this project Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 4th Aldermanic District N. 34th St. - W. Park Hill Ave. to W. St. Paul Ave. (ST211170157): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Roxanne Rick 3412 W Park Hill Ave stated she is in support Dale Rick 3412 W Park Hill Ave stated there is a lot of speeding traffic Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 11th Aldermanic District S. 60th St. - W. Cold Spring Rd. to W. Morgan Ave. (ST320140501): Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (6-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 71st St. - S. Massachusetts Ave. to W. Wilbur Ct. (ST211150168): Asphalt pavement overlay and replace concrete walk as necessary. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 12th Aldermanic District S. 8th St. - W. Madison St. to W. Scott St. (ST211170175): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Omar Bravo 2229 W Cleveland Ave stated he requested the speed humps Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Burnham St., W. Rogers St., S. 12th St., and S. 13th St. (ST212160116): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Hermando Caravel 1905 S 12th St stated he is in support Javier Gomez 1901 S 12th St stated he is in support Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 13th Aldermanic District W. Denis Ave. - S. 14th St. to S. 15th Pl. (ST211150153): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (9-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 3. 161692 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $120,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,225,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 4. 161694 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $309,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,362,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 5. 161695 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $9,965,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,068,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 6. 161696 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Brown Deer” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of West Bradley Road from North 66th Street to North 76th Street in the 9th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $200,000, of which the City’s share is $176,000 and the Village of Brown Deer’s share is $24,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 7. 161697 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of North 60th Street from West Vliet Street to West Center Street in the 10th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $400,000, of which the City’s share is $287,000 and the City of Wauwatosa’s share is $113,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works Edwin Huertas - 10th District Legislative Assistant A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 8. 161698 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of North 100th Street from West Keefe Avenue to West Lisbon Avenue in the 5th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $105,000, of which the City’s share is $93,700 and the City of Wauwatosa’s share is $11,300. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 9. 161748 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of stormwater management features at the proposed Fondy Park, 2210 W. Fond du Lac Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Stamper Tim McCollow - Environmental Collaboration Office A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 10. 161483 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a revised project agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Urbanized Area STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the improvement of West Wisconsin Avenue from North 35th Street to North 20th Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Chad Chrisbaum - Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 Excused 1- Donovan 11. 161615 Resolution authorizing dedication of a portion of City-owned property as public right-of-way for street purposes, approving a Land Disposition Report and surplus declaration for the conveyance of a portion of City-owned property to Milwaukee County and accepting an easement from Milwaukee County for the Lakefront Gateway project, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Dan Casanova - Department of City Development A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 12. 161464 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Power Innovation" to West Hope Avenue from North 27th Street to North 31st Street in the 1st Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Howard Snyder - Northwestside CDC Yance Marti - Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 13. 161603 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ALI, Ali M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 10/21/2016) Ald. Bohl moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 BANKS, Glenn P, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 9/11/2016) The applicant stated his license did expire in 2016. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Donovan voting no) City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl No 1- Donovan COOK, David A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bohl moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 DREW, Scott L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated he has done programs and is doing better. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 GRIFFIN, D'andre E, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated he has turned his life around. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 HASSAN, Abdullahi A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he tried to renew his license because it was expired and he turned in his license to the License Division. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 SMITH, Robert D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bohl moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 WARIS, Abdul Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Abdul Waris". (Expired 3/8/2017) The applicant stated he was at the Committee in September for a complaint regarding his license. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 COLLINS, Derek D, Agent for "Milwaukee Pedal Tavern, LLC", Pedicab Owner's Permit Renewal Applications for "Milwaukee Pedal Tavern" at 412 S WATER St. (Expires 5/12/2017) Ald. Bauman stated he has received noise complaints regarding the pedal taverns. He requested that they stay off 3rd St and not stop at Camp Bar. The applicant stated the main concern is safety. He added that he has instructed their employees to stay off of 3rd St. He stated he has never received complaints regarding Camp Bar. Ald. Bauman moved to amend the plan of operation to exclude use of the pedal taverns on the entire block bounded by E Menomonee St, E Corcoran St, N Jefferson St, and N Jackson St. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Bohl moved approval as amended with a warning letter based on neighborhood and aldermanic complaints. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 14. 161465 Resolution assigning the street name "Power Avenue" to North 31st Street from West Hopkins Street to West Hope Avenue in the 7th and 1st Aldermanic Districts. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 15. 161510 Resolution assigning the street name "North Milwaukee Street" to East Lyon Street from North Water Street to East Lyon Street in the 3rd Aldermanic District. City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017 Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:28 AM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 9

Agenda

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Agenda PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR Ald. Robert Bauman Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. James A. Bohl, Jr., and Ald. Robert Donovan Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. 160180 Communication from the Department of Public Works recognizing various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 161693 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 161692 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $120,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,225,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 161694 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $309,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,362,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 161695 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $9,965,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,068,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 6. 161696 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Brown Deer” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of West Bradley Road from North 66th Street to North 76th Street in the 9th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $200,000, of which the City’s share is $176,000 and the Village of Brown Deer’s share is $24,000. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 4/3/2017 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda April 6, 2017 Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 161697 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of North 60th Street from West Vliet Street to West Center Street in the 10th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $400,000, of which the City’s share is $287,000 and the City of Wauwatosa’s share is $113,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 8. 161698 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of North 100th Street from West Keefe Avenue to West Lisbon Avenue in the 5th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $105,000, of which the City’s share is $93,700 and the City of Wauwatosa’s share is $11,300. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 161748 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of stormwater management features at the proposed Fondy Park, 2210 W. Fond du Lac Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Stamper 10. 161483 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a revised project agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Urbanized Area STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the improvement of West Wisconsin Avenue from North 35th Street to North 20th Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 161615 Resolution authorizing dedication of a portion of City-owned property as public right-of-way for street purposes, approving a Land Disposition Report and surplus declaration for the conveyance of a portion of City-owned property to Milwaukee County and accepting an easement from Milwaukee County for the Lakefront Gateway project, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman 12. 161464 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Power Innovation" to West Hope Avenue from North 27th Street to North 31st Street in the 1st Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9:30 AM 13. 161603 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 4/3/2017 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda April 6, 2017 relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation. Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The following may be placed on file as no longer necessary: 14. 161465 Resolution assigning the street name "Power Avenue" to North 31st Street from West Hopkins Street to West Hope Avenue in the 7th and 1st Aldermanic Districts. Sponsors: THE CHAIR --- May be placed on file as no longer necessary. 15. 161510 Resolution assigning the street name "North Milwaukee Street" to East Lyon Street from North Water Street to East Lyon Street in the 3rd Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR --- May be placed on file as no longer necessary. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 4/3/2017 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda April 6, 2017 Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 4 Printed on 4/3/2017
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