Do you live in the neighborhood that is just west of Fort Totten Park between Riggs Road and Crittenden Street NE? Consider running to represent ANC 5A07. Petitions are now available.
The boundaries for ANC 5A07 cover 1st Place NE by Fort Totten Metro station. This includes Metro’s large parking lot that is slated for future development. Also, I have been told that DMV Impact Church may be interested in doing something with the lot across the street from the church that is being used as overflow parking. ANC 5A07 also covers portions of the Met Branch Trail currently under construction along 1st Place and along Riggs Road NE. It also includes Mary’s Center, DC Bilingual, the Mamie D. Lee community garden, and a nice chunk of National Park Service parkland.
This seat has been vacant for several months. It would be great to have a representative on ANC 5A to have a handle on these issues.
The chairman of the DC Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) postponed the hearing on a proposed gas station at 4975 South Dakota Avenue NE to April 3, 2024 (BZA case no. 17963A). Instructions on how to participate in the virtual hearing are in the hearing notice.
This is the proposal to put a gas station in front of the DC SuperMart/Z-Burger, which is next to a Sunoco gas station and across the street from the McDonald’s. The property is located in ANC 5A08.
The hearing was previously scheduled for January 17, 2024. This is the third time the hearing has been postponed.
The hearing was originally postponed after the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) stated that the agency needed additional information from the applicant, the owner of the convenience store, in order to make a recommendation about the plan. The Office of Planning (OP) stated the agency could not make a recommendation without DDOT’s report. The applicant sought a second postponement in order to have time to meet with the ANC and the North Michigan Park Civic Association.
At his single member district (SMD) meeting on January 22, 2024, ANC Commissioner Gordon Fletcher (5A08) stated that the applicant is considering installing an electric vehicle charging station instead of a gas station. Residents and the ANC have expressed strong opposition to a gas station at this location. In its report, DDOT did note that the agency is working to build out an EV charging network in DC. In public meetings, at least one resident raised the idea of an EV charging station instead of a gas station.
Nothing has been filed with the BZA yet to indicate a change of plans.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Monthly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Guests will be Councilmember Brooke Pinto, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety; representatives from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA); Brian J. Hanlon, Director of the Department of Buildings (DOB); and Sylvan Altieri, MPD Fifth District Commander. Please join to share your observations, concerns, and questions.
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/monthlycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
Reach out to CM Parker’s office to share questions or specific concerns you would like to be addressed at the public safety meetings by emailing ward5contact@dccouncil.gov or calling 202-724-8028.
There have been a few recent public safety incidents in and near the neighborhood. Local news reported on the homicide that took place during an alleged robbery attempt near the 5000 block of South Dakota Avenue NE on January 18, 2024, around 10 pm. Condolences to the family of the young man who was killed.
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been a few carjackings in North Michigan Park, Riggs Park, and Manor Park. There were also a couple of reports of individuals in vehicles exchanging gunfire as they passed through neighborhood streets.
Please see the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the 24-Hour Command Center at 202- 612-3400 to verify if your address was in the affected area.
Take the following precautions before returning to normal water usage:
Run the cold water taps for 10 minutes (if water was not used at all during the advisory).
If known sources of lead are present, if possible, continue to filter the water using a NSF/ANSI Standard 53 lead-certified filter before using it.
Discard food, beverages or ice prepared with water that was not boiled during the advisory.
Consult the owner’s manual to find out how to sanitize appliances and home filtration systems if used during the advisory.
DC Water will work with customers to answer questions and respond to additional issues following the Boil Water Advisory. Customers with water quality questions should contact the Drinking Water Division at (202) 612-3440 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
All other questions or suggestions should be directed to DC Water Customer Service at 202-354-3600 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400. Information is also available at dcwater.com and Bilingual FAQs are provided at www.dcwater.com/boilwaterFAQ.
Updated with bottled water distribution information
DC Water has issued a boil water advisory affecting part of Lamond-Riggs and other neighborhoods. Visit the interactive map for impacted areas. Free bottled water for impacted residents available at Catholic University Athletic Center (8:30 pm-11:30 pm, Jan. 19) and at UDC Van Ness Campus Building 44 (9:00 pm-11:30 pm, Jan. 19). If you are not able to visit a pickup location, call 311. https://www.dcwater.com/whats-going-on/news/bottled-water-distribution
DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Customers in Some District Neighborhoods
January 19, 2024
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today for some customers that are or have had loss of water pressure on Friday, January 19, 2024. This is a precautionary notice to customers in the impacted area to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality in this localized area of the system. Do not drink the water without boiling it first. This advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink.
DC Water advises customers to search their address on the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to determine if they are in the impact area of this advisory. Customers in the impact area should boil water used for drinking and cooking.Customers outside this area can continue normal water use.
Customers in the impact area should follow this guidance at this time:
Discard any beverages and ice made before Friday, January 19, 2024 11 am.
Run cold water until clear (if discolored) prior to boiling.
Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling.
Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool.
Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.
Cooled, boiled water or bottled water should be used for:
Drinking
Brushing teeth
Preparing and cooking food
Washing fruits and vegetables
Preparing infant formula
Making ice
Giving water to pets
*Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water.
What happened (Background)
On the afternoon of January 19, 2024, DC Water received a number of calls from customers in Northwest DC who were experiencing low or no water pressure. DC Water assessed the system and confirmed low pressure at multiple locations within the impacted area. Crews are still investigating the cause and working to restore system pressure.
Due to the loss of pressure in the distribution system, this may cause backpressure, backsiphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems. Pressure loss could result in a high potential that fecal contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the distribution system. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the system. We are still investigating the cause of the pressure loss and will test the water once the cause it identified and corrected.
Bacteria and other disease-causing contamination such as viruses and parasites can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.
The symptoms above are not only caused by microbes in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
We have no information that the water was contaminated by this incident, but issue this advisory as a precaution while we test the water. DC Water will collect samples in the impacted area. The advisory will be lifted when tests on two consecutive days show no bacteria are present and all customers can continue normal water use, which we anticipate will be on Sunday, January 21 at the earliest.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Customers with water quality questions should contact the Department of Water Quality at (202) 612-3440 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). All other questions should be directed to DC Water Customer Service at (202) 354-3600 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400 or the Office of Marketing and Communications at (202) 787-2200 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Hygiene and Handwashing: CDC provides guidance on alternative hygienic practices when water is not available or is contaminated.
Keeping hands clean during an emergency helps prevent the spread of germs. If your tap water is not safe to use, wash your hands with soap and water that has been made safe to use. See the handwashing section below for more information on how to keep hands clean during an emergency.
How should you wash your hands?
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Consumer Information: EPA provides information and guidance about drinking water quality, emergencies, contaminants, public health issues, and treatment and storage.
ANC Commissioners will be let in the meeting firsts. All guests are asked to remain muted and use the raise hand feature.
If anyone with a disability needs an accommodation to have full access to the meeting, please email Commissioner Lucio at 5a03@anc.dc.gov Captioning will be turned on.
AGENDA
I. Call Meeting to Order 6:45 pm
II. Quorum
III. Officer Elections- CM Parker
IV. Agenda Review/Acceptance
IV. Commission Business A. Minutes (November 2023- Regular and Special Meeting) B. Treasurer Report i. Security Fund ii. FY2024 1st Quarter Financial Report C. Annual Report Actions D. Public Safety Committee E. Faith United Church Community Agreement Update F. ANC 5A Satellite Office Space and Ward 5 Mutual Aid Closure G. Part-Time Temporary Office Assistant Position
V. Commission Action Items/Updates A. Faith United Church of Christ Hypothermia Community Agreement A. 243 Hawaii Ave BZA (5A07) B. 132 Urell Pl BZA (5A05) C. 729 Delafield Street NE BZA (5A09)
VI. Community Updates A. MPD B. Mayor’s Office C. Councilmember Parker’s office
1.Welcome 2. Update from the Mayor’s Office 3. Update from Councilmember Parker’s Office 4. Update regarding Convenience Store/Gas Station 5. Update regarding McDonald’s Development 6. Update regarding Faith United Church of Christ Hypothermia Site 7. Community Concerns
For more information, please contact ANC 5A08 Commissioner Gordon-Andrew Fletcher Phone: 202-556-5958
For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial (301) 715-8592.
Meeting ID: 832 8769 6066. Passcode: 262224.
Call to Order & Roll Call
Administrative Items:
Instructions for Participation in Virtual Meeting
Election of Officers
Appointment of Representative to Walter Reed CAC
Consideration and Approval of Agenda
Approval of November 2023 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
Approval of 2024 Meeting Schedule
Approval of ANC Security Fund
Treasurer’s Report and Quarterly Financial Report for First Quarter FY2024
Commissioner Updates
Community Concerns
Reports:
Sophia Tekola, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 min)
Barbara Rogers, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 min)
Frazier O’Leary, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 min)
Housing Justice Committee (2 min)
Vision Zero Committee (2 min)
Youth Advisory Committee (2 min)
Presentation: Christopher Dyer, Community Engagement Manager, Department of Parks and Recreation, Update on Spring and Summer Programs and Activities (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
Presentation: Gragg, Cardona, and Souadi, Update regarding Affordable Assisted Living Facility, 7709 Georgia Ave, NW (Sq. 2961, Lot 810), Map Amendment from MU-4 to MU-10 (DC Zoning Commissioner Case No. 23-11) (10-minute presentation; 10-minute discussion)
Letter: Supporting and Providing Feedback on Proposed Map Amendment from MU-4 to MU-10 for 7709-7723 Georgia Avenue, NW (Case No. 23-11) (Commissioner Colson, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Yeats)
Presentation: Dr. Linda McKay, Executive Director, Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School, Petition to Public Charter School Board to Amend Charter Agreement to Relocate from Sixth Presbyterian Church at 5413 16th Street, NW to Takoma Park Baptist Church at 635 Aspen Street, NW (10-minute presentation; 15-minute discussion)
Letter: Noting Challenges with Community Engagement Process for Charter School Relocation and Need for Coordination and Oversight for Siting of Public Charter Schools (Commissioner Palmer and Commissioner Yeats)
Consent Calendar:
Resolution 4B-24-0101: Supporting and Providing Feedback on B25-0574, the Do Right by DC Tenants Amendment Act of 2023 (Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Yeats, Commissioner Brooks, and Commissioner Smith)
Resolution 4B-24-0102: Noting History of Requests and Calling for Installation of Meaningful Traffic Calming at the Intersection of 5th Street, NW and Underwood Street, NW (Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Palmer, Commissioner Brooks, and Commissioner Yeats)
Adjournment
The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for February 13 at 6:30pm.
The next Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for February 26 at 7:00pm.
Phase 1 rendering of renovation of existing campus buildings from UDC hearing presentationPhase 2 rendering of new campus wing from UDC hearing presentation
At its public meeting on November 30, 2023, the DC Zoning Commission voted (4-0-1) to take final action to approve UDC’s Lamond-Riggs Campus Plan (2023-2033) (Zoning Commission case no. 23-16). The (-1) is a vacant seat. The campus is located at 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE in Riggs Park. UDC’s campus plan website is https://www.udc.edu/campus-master-plan.
Formerly known as the Bertie Backus campus, the Lamond-Riggs campus houses the university’s community college program and a few workforce development programs. UDC plans to gradually increase student enrollment at the campus from roughly 1,800 students currently to 3,000 students.
Phase 1 of the campus development plan will involve renovating the existing buildings on the campus. Phase 2 will involve constructing a new wing on the campus. Currently, there is not funding for Phase 2 activities. UDC will have to provide notice and return to the Zoning Commission before proceeding with construction of the new wing.
On December 1, 2023, UDC issued a statement about the campus plan approval, stating in part:
The approved plan features five key changes to the Lamond-Riggs Campus, implemented in two phases:
Modernize and upgrade existing academic buildings and facilities
Strengthen enrollment opportunities and welcome an increase in students, faculty and staff
Promote the University’s distinct identity and wayfinding for public use of campus
Implement on-site urban design improvements along campus frontages
Construct a new wing to increase programs and provide an open-space courtyard for improved green landscaping and sustainable features
Questions about the campus plan may be directed to Avis Russell, UDC General Counsel, at avis.russell@udc.edu or Javier Dussan, UDC Vice President, Facilities and Real Estate Management, at javier.dussan@udc.edu.
Public Hearing
The Zoning Commission held a virtual public hearing on the plan on October 30, 2023.
DDOT Report The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) submitted a pre-hearing report stating that DDOT did not object to the plan with several conditions. DDOT requested that UDC develop a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan and a Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). DDOT requested that UDC enroll students in Metro’s U-Pass program, that UDC address campus parking rates and enforcement mechanism, and that UDC provide covered or indoor bike parking for some of the bike spaces.
Office of Planning Report The DC Office of Planning (OP) also submitted a pre-hearing report that recommended approval of the plan with the condition that maximum student enrollment be capped at 3,000 students and faculty capped at 118 faculty. OP requested that UDC work with the Office of Historic Preservation to document the history of the Bertie Backus Middle School to determine whether the school building is eligible for inclusion in the DC Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places. The school, built in the 1960s, was named after educator Bertha Arabella “Bertie” Backus. OP’s report included comments from other agencies such as the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), which had several comments about the operation of the food hub at the campus.
ANC 5A Letter in Support ANC 5A submitted a letter in support that outlined several areas of concern based on input from residents (including myself) regarding the Transportation, Sustainability, Campus Relations, and Community Character elements of the plan.
UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus Plan Hearing Presentation UDC presented its plan. New UDC president, Dr. Maurice Edington, attended the hearing and gave brief remarks. The zoning commissioners asked several questions (some of which residents previously asked UDC).
Vice Chair Robert Miller asked about UDC’s response to DOEE’s comments about the food hub. UDC said they are working with DOEE.
Commissioner Joseph Imamura asked why UDC plans to rebuild the parking lot on Galloway Street with new vegetation for Phase 1 and then seemingly plan to remove that newly planted vegetation in order to rebuild the parking lot again for Phase 2. Why not just construct the Phase 2 parking lot. UDC noted that there is not funding for Phase 2 and that they do not know when Phase 2 will be built. They said they are not planting trees in the Phase 1 parking lot islands that will have to be removed, but more so shrubbery.
Commissioner Imamura asked UDC to clarify the plan for the chain link fence along Galloway and along South Dakota. Commissioner Imamura suggested using environmental design to define the campus edge rather than a fence. (Aside: I noted during my oral testimony that UDC would want a way to prevent people from accessing the parking lot without permission after hours and on weekends so that the people who decide to leave empty bottles and trash along the parkland do not decide to take their activities to UDC’s campus).
Commissioner Tiffany Stidham asked about any plan for a shuttle to the metro station or other means of encouraging students/faculty not to drive to campus and also for safety reasons for late-night classes. After Phase 2, the parking lot on Galloway will eventually have just 100 parking spaces for cars and UDC plans to have up to 3,000 students and 118 faculty going to the campus. UDC said they did a survey (presumably during the pandemic) and that the survey did not indicate demand for a shuttle.
In addressing requests by the ANC and residents, UDC noted several times that as a public university, its plan is constrained by funding that has to be approved during the city’s budget process.
DDOT gave a super short presentation as did OP. UDC stated that they were working with DDOT about which conditions would become final. UDC agreed to OP’s conditions. ANC 5A did not have a representative at the hearing.
By the time it was time for public testimony (myself), everyone was ready to call it a day. My written and oral testimony focused on (among other things):
The need for the campus plan to accurately reflect the state of food hub operations and include UDC CAUSES recently developed 5-year food hub strategic plan. Apparently this 5-year plan (which was not available to the public before the hearing) details changes to the food hub that CAUSES officials say are required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which provides a portion of funding for the food hub. At an open house in October 2023, CAUSES officials said that Dept. of Ag wants UDC to focus on small farmer entrepreneurs. CAUSES officials said that is why the community garden was removed from the campus.
UDC’s need to work with DDOT to address the cluster that is the South Dakota Avenue/Hamilton Street NE intersection sooner rather than later, especially considering UDC is planning to relocate loading access to the Hamilton Street side of the campus.
UDC’s need for an actual community engagement plan, starting with an up-to-date campus plan website.
A need for the plan to address the role of the community college and campus in the workforce development ecosystem, particularly given the planned departure of the Department of Employment Services (DOES) from the campus.
Campus Naming
In between all of the presentations and reports, Zoning Commission Chair Anthony Hood mentioned more than once that he wants UDC to rename the campus after William Spaulding, the first person to represent Ward 5 on the DC Council following Home Rule. William Spaulding also has ties to UDC. Chair Hood said that he was sure that other people had mentioned this idea to President Edington, but President Edington said he was not aware of this desire. So that is apparently something brewing by folks that we might hear about in the future.
(Aside: UDC’s former president, Ronald Mason, Jr. is responsible for the campus name change, which was approved by university trustees in April 2023. He thought it was important to have a new name to reflect the community college rather than the old name of the middle school. Former President Mason decided to name the campus after the neighborhood in which it sits, just like UDC’s main Van Ness campus. The existing building on the Lamond-Riggs campus is still named the Bertie Backus building).
The Zoning Commission asked UDC to submit a post-hearing statement to address the testimony of the ANC (and myself). UDC also had to outline what conditions the university and DDOT agreed on for the preliminary order.
Zoning Commission Meeting & Decision
UDC Post-hearing Statement UDC submitted a post-hearing statement. The submission includes UDC’s TDM plan, which they say is approved by DDOT. It also includes further revisions to sections of the campus plan.
At the public meeting on November 30, the Zoning Commission decided it was satisfied with UDC’s updates and responses to OP, DDOT, DOEE, and the ANC. Chair Hood said he was sure that UDC would work with residents on better communication and work on issues related to the food hub. He also mentioned one more time for good measure that he wants to see the campus renamed after Mr. Spaulding. Vice Chair Miller chimed in to say he worked with Mr. Spaulding on the council and that he too thought it would be a fitting name. (Aside: It is always interesting to see what Chair Hood decides to expound on extemporaneously during hearings).
UDC Proposed Draft Order The Zoning Commission still needs to issue a final order. UDC submitted a proposed draft order outlining several conditions. UDC’s proposed conditions copied and pasted below:
Campus Plan Term
1. The Campus Plan shall be valid for a period of 10 years.
Enrollment
2. For the duration of the 2023 Plan, the maximum enrollment on the Lamond-Riggs Campus shall not exceed 3,000 students and 118 faculty.
Further Processing
3. The University may construct the proposed Wing D as described in the 2023 Plan, subject to further processing review and approval pursuant to § 210 of the Zoning Regulations: a. The location shall be within the area identified on (Ex. 3 and 2H2-2H3) of the University’s June 21, 2023 Campus Master Plan submission; b. The number of stories, gross floor area, and lot coverage shall be generally consistent with the development summary indicated in the University’s June 21, 2023 Campus Master Plan submission;
4. The University shall provide the community with notice and an opportunity to review the proposed design of the new wing at least 60 days prior to filing of the application for further processing:
a. Notice of the University’s intent to file the application (“Notice of Intent”) shall be provided by U.S. Mail to ANC 5A and all owners of all property within 200 feet of the campus. In addition, the Notice of Intent shall be provided by U.S. Mail to all residents within approximately one block of Square 3757, Lot 802. The Notice of Intent shall state that the University intends to file an application to secure further processing approval to construct the new wing on University property, and shall provide the maximum square footage, description of common areas, and planned pedestrian and vehicular circulation adjacent to the new wing. In addition, the Notice of Intent shall provide a website address (URL) where more information about the proposed wing may be found, and the contact information (name, phone, and email) for a University representative that can be contacted for additional information. Finally, the Notice of Intent shall indicate the date, time, and location of the Preliminary Design Review meeting described below; and
Student Conduct
5. All students at the Lamond-Riggs Campus shall be required to comply with the University Code of Conduct.
6. The University shall use disciplinary intervention for acts of misconduct committed by students (i.e., ‘violations of the Code of Conduct) in the surrounding community (which shall mean within one mile of the University), even if the students are not in properties owned or controlled by the University. The University shall act on incident reports submitted by persons including residents, ANC 5A, community associations, tenant associations, building management, the University’s Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, and the Metropolitan Police Department.
7. The University shall establish and maintain a relationship with the Metropolitan Police Department to secure referrals on all reports of complaints, infractions, or arrests of University students. The University shall maintain a log of all referrals received and all actions taken.
Transportation and Parking
8. The University shall manage its on-campus parking supply and encourage all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to use transit and other alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle through the implementation of the TDM and PMP measures detailed in Exhibit 24 which reflects all of the commitments made by the University.
9. The University shall encourage all visitors attending special events on campus to use transit or park in University or other area parking facilities. The University shall work with area institutions and commercial parking operators as well as use attendant parking to provide additional parking as needed during these events.
10. The University shall direct all construction traffic to avoid routes through the adjacent residential neighborhoods through contract provisions or similar mechanisms.
Community Outreach
11. University representatives shall attend ANC 5A’s monthly meeting, providing updates on the 2023 Plan process and continuing a line a communication between University leadership and community members and stakeholders.
Residents with Nation Park Service ranger for cleanup of woods between Gallatin and Galloway streets NE on January 15, 2024. Photo credit Shelagh Bocoum.Residents with ANC Commissioner Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) (left) post cleanup. Photo credit Shelagh Bocoum.
Shoutout and thanks to the North Michigan Park neighbors who braved the cold on Monday, January 15, to pick up trash on the trail and in the woods between Gallatin and Galloway streets NE near Fort Totten Metro station. Resident Peter Duncan Boller suggested the clean-up and ANC Commissioner Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) linked up with the National Park Service (NPS).
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