City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-03-24 6:00 PM
Regular MeetingNorth Port, FL · March 24, 2026
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City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286
Meeting Minutes
City Commission Regular Meeting
CITY COMMISSIONERS
Pete Emrich, Mayor
Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
Phil Stokes, Commissioner
David Duval, Commissioner
Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
Michael Fuino, City Attorney
Heather Faust, City Clerk
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5- Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow,
Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes
ALSO PRESENT
City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lindner,
Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Social Services Manager Carrillo, Parks and
Recreation Director Pfundheller, and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sturgess.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Peter Van Buskirk.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
and Commissioner Stokes
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
In Person:
Joan Morgan: Spoke to Commission support for Drug-Free Youth Program (D-Fy).
Valdy Olender: Expressed concerns regarding civil rights, trust, and authority.
Alina Stolarski: Expressed concerns regarding Warm Mineral Springs improvements,
safety, and amenities.
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Commission questions and discussion took place regarding public comment follow-up.
Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding business taxes and gas prices.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. 26-0139 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies
Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the
announcements.
Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Emrich announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled
from the consent agenda.
Public Comment:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Spoke to various consent agenda items.
Mayor Emrich requested a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to
approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
and Commissioner Stokes
A. 26-0343 Approve the Interagency Agreement By and Between the Sarasota County
Sheriff’s Office and the City of North Port, Florida on Behalf of the North
Port Police Department for the Use of the Knight Trail Park Law
Enforcement Firing/Gun Range Facilities.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
B. 26-0387 Approve Additional Services as Needed at the Unit Prices Indicated on the
Attached Bid Tabulation for Request for Bid No. 2025-30 for Citywide
Generator Services With Paramount Power, Inc., and Authorize the City
Manager to Approve Future Renewals and Increases in Accordance With
the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
C. 26-0392 Approve the License Agreement for the Manatee Technical College/City of
Bradenton Law Enforcement Training Center, By and Between the City of
Bradenton, the School Board of Manatee County, and the City of North
Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department For Use of
Firearms Training Facility.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
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D. 26-0397 Approve the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information
Services (CJIS) Security Addendum By and Between the City of North
Port, Florida, and Chenosa Systems Corporation, Doing Business as
ProPhoenix Corporation.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
E. 26-0406 Approve Three Updated Templates for Code Enforcement Hearing Officer
Orders Including Order for Compliance, Order Assessing Administrative
Fine, and Order Assessing Administrative Fine for Tree Removal Without
Authorization.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
F. 26-0428 Approve the Axon Field Trial Agreement By and Between the City of North
Port, Florida, for the North Port Police Department and Axon Enterprise,
Inc., Allowing the North Port Police Department to Conduct a No-Cost Trial
of Voice Translation, Self Generating Reports, and Cloud Services for
Evaluation Purposes.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
G. 26-0432 Approve Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT1-2026 with Insituform
Technologies, LLC for Chesebro Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation in
the Amount of $403,180.35.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
H. 26-0446 Approve the Appointments of Arianna Grassette and Sophie R. Mortimore
as Student Members to Serve a First Term on the Art Advisory Board From
March 24, 2026, Through March 24, 2027.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
I. 26-0455 Approve the Water and Wastewater System Standard Developer’s
Agreement by and between the City of North Port, Florida and Sunexus
Rent Core Plus LLLP.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
J. 26-0467 Approve the February 10, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the
February 18, 2026 Commission Joint with Charter Review Advisory Board
Minutes, and the February 24, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
K. 26-0468 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for January 2026.
This item was approved on the consent agenda.
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5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES
A. 26-0371 Presentation of the North Port and Non-Profits United (NP2) Committee
2025 Annual Report by the North Port and Non-Profits United Committee
Members.
Mayor Emrich announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Ms. Carrillo, Teresa Caracciolo, and Joan Morgan, North Port and Non -Profits United
(NP2) Committee, provided a presentation including members and accomplishments,
Meals on Wheels, Friends of Shannon Staub Public Library, Boys and Girls Club, Big
Brothers Big Sisters, and 2026 goals.
There were no Commission questions or discussion.
Public Comment:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City Charter
2026-05 of North Port, Florida to Create Section 1.05, Corporate Boundaries;
Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and
Providing an Effective Date.
Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
There were no Commission questions or discussion.
Public Comment:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding jurisdictional authority, City boundaries, public
safety, and support of the item.
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05 as presented. The motion carried on the following
vote:
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Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
and Commissioner Stokes
B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
2026-06 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for
Purchase of Replacement Fire Engine 85 and Associated Equipment,
Additional Costs for the Utilities Administration Building and Field
Operations Center Project U18UAB, for a Total Sum of $3,795,000;
Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts;
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.
Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
There were no Commission questions or discussion.
Public Comment:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding equipment delivery timelines, vendor
performance, contract terms, and procurement.
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-06 as presented. The motion carried on the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
and Commissioner Stokes
RESOLUTION:
C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of
2026-R-09 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Improvements and Associated
Warranties for Central Parc Phases 1, 2 and 3; Providing for Incorporation
of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts;
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.
Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
There were no Commission questions or discussion.
Public Comment:
In Person:
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Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding warranty terms, equipment coverage, system
value, and support of the item.
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-09 as presented. The motion carried on the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
and Commissioner Stokes
D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida
2026-R-17 Amending and Restating the Designation of Dog-Friendly Areas in
Specified City Parks; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
Ratification; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
Providing an Effective Date.
Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.
Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding park safety, monitoring, and
education.
Public Comment:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding bike trails and shared use of spaces.
Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-17 as presented. The motion carried on the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
and Commissioner Stokes
7. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. 26-0383 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the City
Fee Schedule, Appendix A to the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,
Including, But Not Limited to, Development Services, Fire Rescue, Parks
and Recreation, Facility Rental, Solid Waste, Road and Drainage, and
Utility Fees.
Mayor Emrich announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Warm Mineral Springs and
North Port Aquatic Center rate increases, funding considerations, staffing requirements,
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and budget process.
Public Comment:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding fee increases, taxpayer impact, consulting
services, and cost of living.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT:
In Person:
Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding laws and ordinances, property rights, and
public safety.
9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.
A. 26-0041 Commissioner Duval's Communications
Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.
B. 26-0042 Commissioner Stokes' Communications
Commissioner Stokes reported on events attended.
C. 26-0043 Mayor Emrich's Communications
Mayor Emrich reported on events attended.
D. 26-0044 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications
Vice Mayor Langdon reported on events attended.
E. 26-0045 Commissioner Petrow's Communications
Commissioner Petrow did not have a report.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.
A. 26-0159 City Clerk's Monthly Report
Ms. Faust did not have a report.
B. 26-0475 City Attorney’s Monthly Report
Mr. Fuino did not have a report.
C. 26-0538 City Manager's Monthly Report
Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
City of North Port, Florida
By: __________________________________
Pete Emrich, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________
Heather Faust, City Clerk
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Agenda
4970 CITY HALL BLVD
City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286
Meeting Agenda
City Commission Regular Meeting
CITY COMMISSIONERS
Pete Emrich, Mayor
Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
Phil Stokes, Commissioner
David Duval, Commissioner
Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
Michael Fuino, City Attorney
Heather Faust, City Clerk
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers
PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting
pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04.
Public comment may be submitted in the following ways:
In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be
submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
person.
Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be
available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public
comment is limited to 2,000 characters.
Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be
accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide
information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. 26-0139 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies
Attachments: Vacancy List
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items
removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)
A. 26-0343 Approve the Interagency Agreement By and Between the Sarasota County
Sheriff’s Office and the City of North Port, Florida on Behalf of the North
Port Police Department for the Use of the Knight Trail Park Law
Enforcement Firing/Gun Range Facilities.
Attachments: Interagency Agreement
Procurement Packet
B. 26-0387 Approve Additional Services as Needed at the Unit Prices Indicated on the
Attached Bid Tabulation for Request for Bid No. 2025-30 for Citywide
Generator Services With Paramount Power, Inc., and Authorize the City
Manager to Approve Future Renewals and Increases in Accordance With
the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation.
Attachments: October 28, 2025 Meeting Minutes
RFB No. 2025-30 Notice of Intent to Award
RFB No. 2025-30 Award Recommendation
RFB No. 2025-30 Bid Comparison Tab Sheet
RFB No. 2025-30 Citywide Generator Services with all Addendum
RFB No. 2025-30 Paramount Power Inc. Submittal
Florida Division of Corporations Document
C. 26-0392 Approve the License Agreement for the Manatee Technical College/City of
Bradenton Law Enforcement Training Center, By and Between the City of
Bradenton, the School Board of Manatee County, and the City of North
Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department For Use of
Firearms Training Facility.
Attachments: License Agreement for the Manatee Technical College
Procurement Packet
D. 26-0397 Approve the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information
Services (CJIS) Security Addendum By and Between the City of North
Port, Florida, and Chenosa Systems Corporation, Doing Business as
ProPhoenix Corporation.
Attachments: CJIS Security Addendum
Original Agreement
Division of Corporations Document
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E. 26-0406 Approve Three Updated Templates for Code Enforcement Hearing Officer
Orders Including Order for Compliance, Order Assessing Administrative
Fine, and Order Assessing Administrative Fine for Tree Removal Without
Authorization.
Attachments: Order For Compliance
Order Assessing Administrative Fine
Order Assessing Administrative Fine For Tree Removal Without Authorization
F. 26-0428 Approve the Axon Field Trial Agreement By and Between the City of North
Port, Florida, for the North Port Police Department and Axon Enterprise,
Inc., Allowing the North Port Police Department to Conduct a No-Cost Trial
of Voice Translation, Self Generating Reports, and Cloud Services for
Evaluation Purposes.
Attachments: Axon Field Trial Agreement
Florida Division of Corporations
G. 26-0432 Approve Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT1-2026 with Insituform
Technologies, LLC for Chesebro Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation in
the Amount of $403,180.35.
Attachments: Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT1-2026
Assignment, Assumption, and First Amendment to Contract No. 2023-40.003
Contract No. 2023-40.003
Florida Division of Corporations Documents
H. 26-0446 Approve the Appointments of Arianna Grassette and Sophie R. Mortimore
as Student Members to Serve a First Term on the Art Advisory Board
From March 24, 2026, Through March 24, 2027.
Attachments: Grassette- Application
Grassette- Resume
Mortimore- Application
I. 26-0455 Approve the Water and Wastewater System Standard Developer’s
Agreement by and between the City of North Port, Florida and Sunexus
Rent Core Plus LLLP.
Attachments: Developer’s Agreement
Florida Division of Corporation Documents
J. 26-0467 Approve the February 10, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the
February 18, 2026 Commission Joint with Charter Review Advisory Board
Minutes, and the February 24, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes.
Attachments: 2-10-26- Minutes
2-18-26- Minutes
2-24-26- Minutes
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K. 26-0468 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for January 2026.
Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - January 2026
5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES
A. 26-0371 Presentation of the North Port and Non-Profits United (NP2) Committee
2025 Annual Report by the North Port and Non-Profits United Committee
Members.
Attachments: 2025 Annual Report
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City Charter
2026-05 of North Port, Florida to Create Section 1.05, Corporate Boundaries;
Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and
Providing an Effective Date.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-05, Second Reading
Ordinance No. 2026-05, First Reading
B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
2026-06 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for
Purchase of Replacement Fire Engine 85 and Associated Equipment,
Additional Costs for the Utilities Administration Building and Field
Operations Center Project U18UAB, for a Total Sum of $3,795,000;
Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts;
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-06 - Second Reading
Ordinance No. 2026-06 - First Reading
Fund Balance Reports
Project Detail Sheets
RESOLUTION:
C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of
2026-R-09 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Improvements and Associated
Warranties for Central Parc Phases 1, 2 and 3; Providing for Incorporation
of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts;
Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Attachments: Resolution 2026-R-09
Developers Agreement
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D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida
2026-R-17 Amending and Restating the Designation of Dog-Friendly Areas in
Specified City Parks; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
Ratification; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and
Providing an Effective Date.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-R-17
Resolution No. 2017-R-18
July 25, 2017, City Commission Meeting Minutes
7. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. 26-0383 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the City
Fee Schedule, Appendix A to the Code of the City of North Port, Florida,
Including, But Not Limited to, Development Services, Fire Rescue, Parks
and Recreation, Facility Rental, Solid Waste, Road and Drainage, and
Utility Fees.
Attachments: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appendix A - Proposed Fee Changes
8. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)
9. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
A. 26-0041 Commissioner Duval's Communications
B. 26-0042 Commissioner Stokes' Communications
C. 26-0043 Mayor Emrich's Communications
D. 26-0044 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications
Attachments: Vice Mayor Langdon Activity Report
E. 26-0045 Commissioner Petrow's Communications
10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
A. 26-0159 City Clerk's Monthly Report
Attachments: Public Record Requests Log
Fiscal Year to Date Requests - Closed Status
Open Requests by Status Chart
B. 26-0475 City Attorney’s Monthly Report
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Attachments: Commission Directives to the City Attorney
Matter List (Redacted)
C. 26-0538 City Manager's Monthly Report
Attachments: City Manager Report - March 2026
11. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City
Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and
provided a staff recommendation. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal
business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff
member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is
available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing
difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical
characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services.
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