Roanoke Hotel Convention Center Local Development Corporation
Regular MeetingRoanoke, TX · July 14, 2026
Agenda
Holly Gray, Vice President Brian Darby, Board Member
David Brundage, Board Member David Thompson, Board Member
John Pullen, Board Member Carl E. Gierisch, Jr., President Ernie Adams, Board Member
ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
7:00 PM
500 S OAK ST
ROANOKE, TEXAS 76262
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PUBLIC INPUT
This item is available for citizens to address the Roanoke Hotel Convention
Center Local Development Corporation on any issues that are not the subject of
a public hearing. No action by law may be taken on the topic. The presiding
officer reserves the right to impose a time limit on this portion of the agenda. In
order to provide the highest quality audio, all speakers need to speak at the
podium.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Consider approval of the minutes from the Roanoke Convention Center
Hotel Local Development Corporation regular meeting held June 23,
2026.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2026-114R authorizing the issuance
of the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation
First-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and the Roanoke
Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation Second-Lien
Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B in an aggregate principal amount not
to exceed $100,000,000 and in accordance with other parameters set
forth herein; authorizing the selection of a bond trustee and the execution
and delivery of all agreements and financing documents related to the
issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and the development,
construction and operation of the convention center hotel project,
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROANOKE CONVENTION July 14, 2026
CENTER HOTEL LOCAL Page 2 of 2
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
including an indenture of trust, a ground lease, a management agreement
and all other documents in connection therewith; and resolving other
matters related thereto
E. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at City Hall, 500 South Oak Street, Roanoke,
Texas, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by 5:00 pm, in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code.
Lindsay Rawlinson, City Secretary
*Any person planning to attend this meeting that may require auxiliary aids or services
should request accommodations two (2) days prior to the meeting by calling (817) 491-
8152. BRAILLE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
A public wireless network is now available in the Council Chambers for use during
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Packet
Holly Gray, Vice President Brian Darby, Board Member
David Brundage, Board Member David Thompson, Board Member
John Pullen, Board Member Carl E. Gierisch, Jr., President Ernie Adams, Board Member
ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AGENDA
JULY 14, 2026
7:00 PM
500 S OAK ST
ROANOKE, TEXAS 76262
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PUBLIC INPUT
This item is available for citizens to address the Roanoke Hotel Convention
Center Local Development Corporation on any issues that are not the subject of
a public hearing. No action by law may be taken on the topic. The presiding
officer reserves the right to impose a time limit on this portion of the agenda. In
order to provide the highest quality audio, all speakers need to speak at the
podium.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Consider approval of the minutes from the Roanoke Convention Center
Hotel Local Development Corporation regular meeting held June 23,
2026.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2026-114R authorizing the issuance
of the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation
First-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and the Roanoke
Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation Second-Lien
Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B in an aggregate principal amount not
to exceed $100,000,000 and in accordance with other parameters set
forth herein; authorizing the selection of a bond trustee and the execution
and delivery of all agreements and financing documents related to the
issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and the development,
construction and operation of the convention center hotel project,
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROANOKE CONVENTION July 14, 2026
CENTER HOTEL LOCAL Page 2 of 2
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
including an indenture of trust, a ground lease, a management agreement
and all other documents in connection therewith; and resolving other
matters related thereto
E. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at City Hall, 500 South Oak Street, Roanoke,
Texas, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by 5:00 pm, in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code.
Lindsay Rawlinson, City Secretary
*Any person planning to attend this meeting that may require auxiliary aids or services
should request accommodations two (2) days prior to the meeting by calling (817) 491-
8152. BRAILLE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
A public wireless network is now available in the Council Chambers for use during
meetings. It is available from 7am to 11pm Monday thru Friday. The name of the
network is: COR-Guests
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Holly Gray, Vice President Brian Darby, Board Member
David Brundage, Board Member David Thompson, Board Member
John Pullen, Board Member Carl E. Gierisch, Jr., President Ernie Adams, Board Member
MINUTES
ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
JUNE 9, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
500 S. OAK STREET
7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: President Carl E. "Scooter" Gierisch, Jr., Vice President Holly Gray, Board
Members Brian Darby, David Brundage, David Thompson, John Pullen, and
Ernie Adams; City Manager Cody Petree, City Secretary Lindsay Rawlinson,
and City Attorney Jeff Moore.
DEPT. STAFF: Finance Director Kyle Lester, Public Works Director Shawn Wilkinson,
Development Services Manager JR Hames, Library & Museum Director Kelly
Holt, Chief of Police Jeff Williams, and Public Engagement Manager Sandra
Pettigrew.
ABSENT: None.
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Gierisch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. PUBLIC INPUT
None.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Consider approval of the minutes from the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local
Development Corporation regular meeting held June 9, 2026
Motion made by Vice President Gray and seconded by Board Member Thompson- to approve the
minutes from the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation meeting held
June 9, 2026.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE ROANOKE June 23, 2026
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL LOCAL Page 2 of 2
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider and act on a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Roanoke Convention
Center Hotel Local Development Corporation First-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series
2026A and the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation
Second-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B in an aggregate principal amount not
to exceed $90,000,000 and in accordance with other parameters set forth
herein; authorizing the selection of a bond trustee and the execution and delivery of all
agreements and financing documents related to the issuance, sale and delivery of such
bonds and the development, construction and operation of the convention center hotel
project, including an indenture of trust, a ground lease, a management agreement and all
other documents in connection therewith; and resolving other matters related thereto.
City Attorney Jeff Moore clarified that documentation included in the board packet referenced
approval of a principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 but the agenda language referenced
an amount not to exceed $90,000,000. The board will consider the lesser amount as listed on the
agenda and consider an additional amount at a future meeting.
Motion made by Vice President Gray and seconded by Board Member Adams to approve a
resolution authorizing the issuance of the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development
Corporation First-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and the Roanoke Convention Center
Hotel Local Development Corporation Second-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000 and in accordance with other parameters
set forth herein; authorizing the selection of a bond trustee and the execution and delivery of all
agreements and financing documents related to the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds
and the development, construction and operation of the convention center hotel project, including
an indenture of trust, a ground lease, a management agreement and all other documents in
connection therewith; and resolving other matters related thereto.
Motion carried unanimously.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Vice President Gray and seconded by Board Member Darby to adjourn the
meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Carl E. "Scooter" Gierisch, Jr., President
_____________________________
Lindsay Rawlinson, City Secretary
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Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development
Corporation AGENDA ITEM
TO: RCCHLDC Board of Directors
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-114R
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Administration
ITEM SUMMARY:
Consider and act on Resolution No. 2026-114R authorizing the issuance of the
Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation First-Lien Hotel
Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local
Development Corporation Second-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 and in accordance with other
parameters set forth herein; authorizing the selection of a bond trustee and the
execution and delivery of all agreements and financing documents related to the
issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and the development, construction and
operation of the convention center hotel project, including an indenture of trust, a
ground lease, a management agreement and all other documents in connection
therewith; and resolving other matters related thereto
INFORMATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION:
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. RES NO 2026-114R RCCH LDC Bond
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CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF ROANOKE
ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The undersigned officers of Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development
Corporation (“Corporation”) hereby certify as follows:
1. The Board of Directors of the Corporation (“Board”) convened in a CALLED
MEETING on July 14, 2026, in City Hall Council Chambers, 500 S Oak St, Roanoke, TX 76262
and the roll was called of the duly constituted members of said Board of Directors, to-wit:
Scooter Gierisch, Mayor Holly Gray, Mayor Pro Tem
Brian Darby David Brundage
David Thompson Ernie Adams
John Pullen
and all of said persons were present except ___________________, thus constituting a quorum.
Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE ROANOKE CONVENTION
CENTER HOTEL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FIRST-LIEN HOTEL
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026A AND THE ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER
HOTEL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SECOND-LIEN HOTEL REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2026B IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$100,000,000 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OTHER PARAMETERS SET FORTH
HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF A BOND TRUSTEE AND THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL AGREEMENTS AND FINANCING DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS AND THE
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION
CENTER HOTEL PROJECT, INCLUDING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, A GROUND
LEASE, A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED
THERETO
was duly introduced for the consideration of said Board. It was then duly moved and seconded
that said Resolution be adopted; and, after due discussion, said motion, carrying with it the
adoption of said Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote:
AYES: _____ NOES: _____ ABSTENTION: _____
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2. That a true, full, and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution adopted at the
Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certifi-
cate; that said Resolution has been duly recorded in said Board's minutes of said Meeting; that
the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full, and correct excerpt from said Board's minutes
of said Meeting pertaining to the adoption of said Resolution; that the persons named in the above
and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members of the
Board as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of the Board was duly and
sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place and purpose of the
aforesaid Meeting; that said Meeting was conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, and
that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for adoption at said Meeting, and each
of said officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of said Meeting for such
purpose; and that said Meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place, and
purpose of said Meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
3. That said Resolution has not been modified, amended or repealed and said
Resolution remains in full force and effect as of this date.
SIGNED AND SEALED this July 14, 2026.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Secretary President
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-114R
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE ROANOKE
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FIRST-LIEN HOTEL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026A
AND THE ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SECOND-LIEN HOTEL REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2026B IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $100,000,000 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OTHER
PARAMETERS SET FORTH HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION
OF A BOND TRUSTEE AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL
AGREEMENTS AND FINANCING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE
ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS AND THE
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL PROJECT, INCLUDING AN
INDENTURE OF TRUST, A GROUND LEASE, A MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED
THERETO
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development
Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a nonprofit local government corporation created by the
City of Roanoke, Texas (the “City”) and existing under Subchapter D of Chapter 431,
Texas Transportation Code, as amended (“Act”), to issue revenue bonds for the purpose
of financing and refinancing the cost of acquiring, improving and equipping a full service
convention center hotel; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and
its residents that a full-service, public, upscale hotel (the “Hotel”) and a convention center
that will include public meeting space and related public infrastructure and facilities as
well as certain surface parking, landscaping, hardscaping and other amenities be
constructed; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined to undertake the development and
construction of the public facilities consisting of conference and meeting rooms, ballrooms
and related infrastructure and parking (the “City Facilities” and together with the Hotel,
the “Project”) that are to be connected to and integrated with the full service convention
center hotel being constructed contemporaneously in the downtown area of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has entered into a Master Development Agreement
among Garfield Public/Private LLC (the “Development Manager”), the Corporation and
the City for the development of the Project (the “Master Development Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has entered into a Ground Lease (the “Ground
Lease”) by and between the City and the Corporation whereby the City will retain
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ownership of the property on which the Hotel will be constructed and will lease such
property to the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has entered into a City Facilities Lease (the “City
Facilities Lease” and together with the Ground Lease, the “Leases”) by and between the
City and the Corporation whereby the City will retain ownership of the City Facilities and
lease them to the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Act and the corporate proceedings creating the Corporation
authorize the Corporation to issue revenue bonds for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has agreed and intends to issue its Roanoke
Convention Center Hotel Local Development Corporation First-Lien Hotel Revenue
Bonds, Series 2026A and its Roanoke Convention Center Hotel Local Development
Corporation Second-Lien Hotel Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B (together, the “Bonds”),
pursuant to the Act and an indenture of trust (the “Indenture”) between the Corporation
and a bond trustee to be selected by the President of the Board of Directors of the
Corporation (“Board”) or the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Administrative Officer of the
Corporation and determined to be a bank or trust company or national or state banking
association (the “Bond Trustee”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of this Resolution and the Indenture, the Bonds
will be issued in accordance with the parameters set forth herein for the purpose of
acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping the Hotel, providing for the funding of
various accounts and funds, paying capitalized interest, paying costs of issuance of the
Bonds and other purposes permitted by law; and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with and has examined proposed
forms of the Indenture and the related financing documents and agreements with respect
to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds and the Project, and all other documents
necessary and appropriate for the development, financing, construction, management
and operation of the Project and the Board finds that the form and substance of such
documents are satisfactory and the recitals and findings contained therein are true,
correct and complete and hereby adopts and incorporates by reference such recitals and
findings as if set forth in full in this Resolution, and finds that it is in the best interest of the
Corporation and assists in carrying out the public purpose of the Corporation to authorize
the execution and delivery of such documents; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation understands that an underwriter or a syndicate of
underwriters (“Underwriters”) intends to distribute a Preliminary Official Statement (as
defined below) and an Official Statement (as defined below) in connection with the public
offering and sale of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the issuance the Bonds authorized hereby, the
Corporation is making an equity contribution to the payment of costs of development and
construction of the Hotel; and
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WHEREAS, it is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at
which this Resolution has been adopted was open to the public and public notice of the
time, place and subject matter of the public business to be considered and acted upon at
said meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by the applicable
provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE ROANOKE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The recitals set forth in the preamble hereof are incorporated herein and shall have
the same force and effect as if set forth in this Section.
SECTION 2.
The Board hereby authorizes and directs the issuance of the Bonds within the
parameters set forth below:
(a) the Bonds shall be issued on a date no later than six months from the date of
adoption of this Resolution;
(b) the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed $100,000,000;
(c) the net effective interest rate of either series of the Bonds shall not exceed
9.00%, in accordance with an indenture of trust substantially in the form of the
Indenture;
(d) the maximum maturity of the Bonds shall not exceed August 15, 2061.
SECTION 3.
The form, terms and provisions of the Indenture and the Bonds being hereby
authorized and approved, and the President of the Board or the Chief Executive
Officer/Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed
to select the Trustee and execute and deliver such Indenture and the President of the
Board is further authorized to execute and deliver the Bonds on behalf of the Corporation,
and the Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized to attest and affix the Corporation’s
seal thereto, with such changes therein as the officers executing the same may approve,
such approval to be conclusively evidenced by such execution thereof. The Board hereby
authorizes the City Manager of the City to act as Chief Executive Officer/Chief
Administrative Officer for the Board in carrying out the requirements of this Resolution,
the Indenture, and all matters relating to the issuance of the Bonds and agreements
necessary to carry out the issuance of the Bonds and the design, construction and
financing of the Project.
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SECTION 4.
The Board hereby authorizes the execution and delivery of a purchase contract or
contracts, to provide for the sale of the Bonds, to be dated the date of its execution
(“Purchase Contract”), between the Corporation and the Underwriters, the terms and
provisions of the Purchase Contract being hereby authorized and approved, and the
President of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Administrative Officer of the
Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Purchase
Contract on behalf of the Corporation, with such changes therein as they may approve,
such approval to be conclusively evidenced by such execution thereof.
SECTION 5.
The Board hereby authorizes the use of a preliminary official statement
(“Preliminary Official Statement”) and a final official statement, to be dated the date of the
Purchase Contract (“Official Statement”) by the Underwriters, and further authorizes the
execution and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement
and any other offering documents or circulars in connection with the sale and delivery of
the Bonds.
SECTION 6.
The Board hereby authorizes the President of the Board and/or the Chief Executive
Officer/Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporation or their designees, to negotiate the
terms of all other agreements, contracts and instruments as may be necessary or required
to carry out the terms and provisions of this Resolution, the Indenture and the Purchase
Contract and any and all other documents relating to the sale, issuance and delivery of
the Bonds, and the development, construction, management and operation of the Project,
and, upon the determination of the final terms and provisions as are necessary and in the
best interests of the Corporation, further authorizes the execution of any such documents
and agreements by the President of the Board and/or the Chief Executive Officer/Chief
Administrative Officer of the Corporation or their designees.
SECTION 7.
The President and Secretary of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer/Chief
Administrative Officer and all officers, employees and agents of the Corporation, and each
of them, shall be and each is expressly authorized, empowered and directed from time to
time and at any time to do and perform all acts and things, including taking action
necessary to nominate members to fill vacancies on the Board, select the Trustee, receive
the approval of the Bonds from the Attorney General of Texas, register the Bonds with
the Comptroller of Public Accounts or his designee, and comply with federal tax and
securities laws, as necessary, in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the
Bonds, and to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and under the corporate
seal and on behalf of the Corporation all certificates, agreements, financing statements,
instruments and other papers, whether or not herein mentioned, as they may determine
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to be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the terms and provisions of this
Resolution, the Indenture, the Bonds, the Purchase Contract, the Official Statement, and
any and all other documents and agreements related to the issuance, sale and delivery
of the Bonds and the development, financing, construction, operation and management
of the Project, such determination to be conclusively evidenced by the performance of
such acts and things and the execution of any such certificate, agreement, financing
statement, instrument or other paper.
SECTION 8.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately from and after its passage.
[Signature Page Follows]
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ADOPTED: July 14, 2026.
President
ATTEST:
Secretary
[SEAL]
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