City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · December 13, 2022
Minutes
Item 7, continued:
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated December 13, 2022, from Anthony Francisco, Director of
Finance
2. Finance Director's Report as of November 30, 2022
Receipt of the Report was Acknowledged.
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Flexible Spending Plan
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE AMENDED CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, FLEXIBLE
SPENDING PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by Councilmember Ward 8
Peacock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Heikkila, Councilmember Ward 1 Studley, Councilmember Ward 2
Schueler, CouncilmemberWard 3 Lynn, CouncilmemberWard 4 Grant, Councilmember
Ward 5 Tortorella, Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Councilmember Ward 8 Peacock
Items submitted for the record
1. Staff Report dated December 13, 2022, from Dawn James, Director of Human
Resources with Exhibit A, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
The Amended City of Norman, Oklahoma, Flexible Spending Plan Effective January 1,
2023, was Approved.
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Easement
9. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF EASEMENT E-2223-23: GRANTING AN EASEMENT
TO OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE
NEW SANITATION OFFICE BUILDING AT 2309 GODDARD AVENUE.
Motion made by Councilmember Ward 7 Holman, Seconded by CouncilmemberWard 8
Peacock.
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Agenda
CITY OF NORMAN, OK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM
AGENDA – AS AMENDED
CITY COUNCIL, NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY,
AND NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex,
disability, retaliation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or
activities administered by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any
comments, complaints, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and
services regarding accessibility or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5424,
Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days' advance notice is preferred.
You are required to sign up in advance of the meeting on the City’s webpage, by calling the City
Clerk's Office (405-366-5406), or at the Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting with your
name, ward, and item you wish to speak to including whether you are a proponent or opponent.
When the time comes for public comments, the Clerk will call your name and you can make your
way to the podium. Comments may be limited on items of higher interest, if so, the Mayor will
announce that at the beginning of the meeting. Participants may speak one time only up to 3 minutes
per person per item. There will be no yielding of time to another person. Sign up does not guarantee
you will get to speak if the allotted time for that item has already been exhausted. If there is time
remaining after those registered to speak have spoken, persons not previously signed up may have
the opportunity to speak. Comments received must be limited to the motion on the floor only.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINUTES AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2022
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AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-73: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AWARDING THE 2022 CITY OF NORMAN
HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORMAN HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION.
3. PRESENTATION OF A KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTAL
EXCELLENCE AWARD TO MS. KAREN CHAPMAN WHO HAS BEEN SELECTED AS
AN AFFILIATE CHAMPION FOR ALL OF HER EFFORTS TO HELP OUR
ENVIRONMENT IN THE CITY OF NORMAN.
PROCLAMATIONS
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PROCLAMATION P-2223-8: A
PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA,
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2022, AS NATIONAL IMPAIRED
DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF NORMAN.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT DOCKET
This item is placed on the agenda so that the City Council, by unanimous consent, can designate
those routine agenda items that they wish to be approved or acknowledged by one motion. If
any item proposed does not meet with approval of all Councilmembers, that item will be heard
in regular order. Staff recommends that Item 5 through Item 29 be placed on the consent docket.
First Reading Ordinance
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2223-16 UPON FIRST READING BY
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN,
OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 460 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO REMOVE THE EAST HALF (E/2) OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW/4) OF SECTION THIRTY-FOUR (34), TOWNSHIP
TEN NORTH (T-10-N), RANGE THREE WEST (R-3-W) OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN,
TO NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FROM THE R-1, SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, AND CO, SUBURBAN OFFICE COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, AND PLACE SAME IN THE PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (NORTH OF
INDIAN HILLS ROAD AND ONE-FOURTH MILE EAST OF 48TH AVENUE N.W.)
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Reports/Communications
6. CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, ACCEPTANCE,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECEIPT OF REPORTS
ENTITLED “ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2022,” AS PREPARED BY THE CITY OF NORMAN FINANCE
DEPARTMENT AND AUDITED BY THE FIRM OF FORVIS, LLP, FOR THE CITY OF
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY, NORMAN MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY, NORMAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND NORMAN
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY.
7. CONSIDERATION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE,
REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2022, AND
DIRECTING THE FILING THEREOF.
Flexible Spending Plan
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF THE AMENDED CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, FLEXIBLE
SPENDING PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023.
Easement
9. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF EASEMENT E-2223-23: GRANTING AN EASEMENT
TO OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE
NEW SANITATION OFFICE BUILDING AT 2309 GODDARD AVENUE.
Final Plat
10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF A FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND FINAL PLAT FP-2223-6: FOR PINE CREEK ADDITION, A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF PROOF A WARRANTY DEED IS FILED
OF RECORD FOR THE PRIVATE PARK. (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
TECUMSEH ROAD AND A QUARTER MILE EAST OF PORTER AVENUE.)
11. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF A FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL
PLAT FP-2223-7: FOR UNIVERSITY NORTH PARK ADDITION, SECTION XX, A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OR BONDING OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE
CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF 24TH AVENUE N.W. AND LEGACY PARK DRIVE.)
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12. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF A FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL
PLAT FP-2223-8: FOR RED CANYON RANCH ADDITION, SECTION 8, A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE OF
$26,680.20. (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF 12TH AVENUE N.E. AND ONE-
HALF MILE NORTH OF TECUMSEH ROAD.)
Acceptance of Funds
13. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF AN INCENTIVE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,808 FROM
THE PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY TO THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
FOR THE EXCLUSIVE SALE OF PEPSI PRODUCTS AT THE WESTWOOD GOLF
COURSE AND WESTWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER AND BUDGET
APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
Contracts
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF AMENDMENT NO. NINE TO CONTRACT K-1516-110: BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY, AND ADG, P.C., INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $90,500 FOR A
REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $4,872,063.14 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PURCHASING OF FURNITURE
AND COORDINATION OF MOVING OFFICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
AND THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING (PHASE 1) AND THE MUNICIPAL COURT
(PHASE 2).
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO CONTRACT K-2021-75:
BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND E SOURCE
COMPANIES, L.L.C., INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $1,372,980 FOR
A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,601,640 FOR ADVANCED WATER METER
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN
THE STAFF REPORT.
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF AMENDMENT SIX TO CONTRACT K-2021-115: BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND CROSSLAND
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$1,197,276.74 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $12,753,217.74 FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AND
BUDGET APPROPRIATION AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. THREE TO CONTRACT
K-2122-1: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND NASH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$61,374.36 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $376,736.64 FOR THE FYE
2022 ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT,
AND FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,836.83.
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18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CHANGE ORDER NO. TWO TO CONTRACT
K-2122-26: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND
PARATHON CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C., INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$10,408.10 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $322,894.60 FOR THE
FYE 2022 24TH AVENUE N.W. SIDEWALK ACCESSIBILITY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (FROM WEST MAIN STREET TO ROBINSON STREET), FINAL
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT, AND FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$16,144.73.
19. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, REJECTION,
AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF BID 2223-25 AND CONTRACT
K-2223-58: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND NASH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $251,545 FOR THE
24TH AVENUE S.W. ADA AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
PERFORMANCE BOND B-2223-29; STATUTORY BOND B-2223-30; MAINTENANCE
BOND MB-2223-28, AND RESOLUTION R-2223-44 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT
STATUS.
20. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT
K-2223-64: BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND
SWIFTCO DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C., FOR THE MOORE-LINDSAY HISTORICAL
HOUSE MUSEUM ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND FINAL PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,425.
21. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, ADOPTION, REJECTION,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-65: A CONTRACT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND CAPITOL CLEANING OKC,
LP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,760 TO PROVIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE
NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY CENTRAL FACILITY.
22. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF CONTRACT K-2223-71: A PUBLIC TRANSIT REVOLVING
FUND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND
THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) DISTRIBUTING A
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
NINETY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($292,897)
IN ONE (1) BILLING PAYABLE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2022, SUCH FUNDS TO
BE USED FOR ESTABLISHING, EXPANDING, IMPROVING, AND MAINTAINING THE
CITY OF NORMAN’S URBAN PUBLIC MASS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
23. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, ADOPTION, REJECTION,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF AWARDING CONTRACT K-2223-73: A CONTRACT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND BRAVO! BUILDING
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,214.80 TO PROVIDE NIGHTLY CUSTODIAL
SERVICES FOR THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX.
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Resolutions
24. RATIFYING CITY COUNCIL’S ADOPTION ON OCTOBER 11, 2022, OF RESOLUTION
R-2223-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN,
PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE (ACOG TAP) FUNDING FOR THE LINDSEY
STREET FROM 12TH AVENUE S.E. TO 24TH AVENUE S.E. SIDEWALK PROJECT.
25. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROVING PROPOSED CHANGES TO
THE BUS TRANSIT SERVICE FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN AUGUST 2023.
26. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2223-70: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, ADOPTING A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AGENCY SAFETY PLAN (PTASP) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE(S) TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN.
27. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2122-74: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL
AUTHORITY APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM THE WESTWOOD FUND BALANCE
TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLF SHOP ASSETS & BUDGET RESERVE
FOR OPERATIONS
28. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR
POSTPONEMENT OF R-2223-77: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE SERVICE
CONTRACT K-1819-70 WITH THE BALL CLUBS OF NORMAN TO THE NORMAN
OPTIMIST CLUB AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
MAKE ALL PAYMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE NORMAN
OPTIMIST CLUB.
Submission of Payment
29. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENT OF QUALITY JOBS INCENTIVE TO THE
NORMAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,240 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT K-1314-106, UNIVERSITY NORTH PARK TAX
INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #2 (TIF) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 6, AS
AMENDED.
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NON-CONSENT ITEMS
Second Reading Ordinance
30. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION, AMENDMENT,
AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2223-19 UPON SECOND AND FINAL
READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN,
OKLAHOMA, ADDING ARTICLE VII “ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS” TO
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA,
EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SET THE PRICE FOR
THE USE OF CITY OWNED CHARGING STATIONS BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; SETTING FORTH A SIGNAGE
REQUIREMENT FOR PARKING SPACES RESERVED FOR CHARGING STATIONS
AND RELATED DEFINITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY
THEREOF.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address City Council. Due to Open Meeting Act regulations,
Council is not able to participate in discussion during miscellaneous comments. Remarks should
be directed to the Council as a whole and limited to three minutes or less.
ADJOURNMENT
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