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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
December 11, 2012
8:30AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL CELL PHONES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Prince
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Segler
Councilmember Albright, III
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Williamson
Councilmember Freeman
Councilmember Thomas
City Manager Johnson
City Secretary Bellard
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Minutes
November 9, 2012 - Regular Meeting
November 27, 2012 - Special Executive Meeting
November 27, 2012 - Regular Meeting
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
Daniel W. Williams Regarding Introduction As Entergy's New
Customer Service Manager For Port Arthur
B. Presentations
AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
C. Correspondence
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 a.m.
(1) To Consider Whether To File An Application And Accept The
Federal Transit Administration's Proposed Award For Operation
And Capital For Fiscal 2012 -13 For The Port Arthur Transit (PAT)
System
(2) For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments On The Proposed
Initiation Of Disannexation Proceedings For Approximately 340.35
Acres Located At 7706 Highway 87 South
(3) To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A Permit To PI Dock
Facilities LLC Of San Antonio, Texas For The Installation Of A 36"
Crude Oil Pipeline Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port
Arthur
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting
At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items:
Resolution
P.R. No. 17392 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Sanitary
Sewer Pump For The Utility Operations Department From Pump & Power
Equipment, Of Houston, Texas, In The Total Amount Of $6,950 + Freight.
Funds Are Available In EDC Account No. 120 - 1429 - 582.59 -02
Motion: KT Second: DF
Voting Yes: 4 Voting No: 4 W/O MA
FAILED
Motion to Table: HD Second: KT
Voting Yes: 4 Voting No: 4 W/O MA
FAILED
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And /Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without
Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or
A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
Motion: DF Second: KT
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA
APPROVED
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Grayson Armature,
Orange, TX In The Amount Of $11,220.44 For Emergency Repairs
To A High Service Pump Motor For The Utility Operations
Department, Water Purification Division
(B) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Control Concepts,
Houston, TX In The Amount Of $7,650 For Emergency Repairs To
A Raw Water Variable Frequency Drive For The Utility Operations
Department, Water Purification Division
(C) Expense Reports:
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 12 - 16, 2012 $1,086.96
Mayor Pro Tem Willie Lewis:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13 -16, 2012 $1,299.49
Councilmember Raymond Scott:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13 -16, 2012 $1,251.41
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
Councilmember Elizabeth Segler:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13- 16, 2012 $1,638.32
Councilmember Harold Doucet, Sr.:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13 -16, 2012 $1,699.62
Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 12 - 16, 2012 $1,953.79
Councilmember Derrick Freeman:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13 - 16, 2012 $2,498.31
Councilmember Kerry Thomas:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13 - 16, 2012 $1,765.59
City Manager Floyd T. Johnson:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 13- 16, 2012 $1,389.60
City Secretary Sherri Bellard:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 12 -16, 2012 $1,737.32
City Attorney Valecia Tizeno:
Attend 100 Annual TML Conference
Grapevine, TX
November 14 -16, 2012 $1,335.36
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
Resolutions - Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17313 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With W And W Construction Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Construction Of Driveway Adjustments, Handicap
Ramps, And Sidewalks Along 9 Avenue For The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $24,524.75; Account 001 - 1203 - 531.87 -00
Resolution No: 12- 585
(2) P.R. No. 17353 - A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of An Invoice
For $31,080.42 For FY 2013 Computer Services From The Houston
Area Library Automated Network (HALAN) (Account No. 001 -1403-
551.59 -00)
Resolution No: 12- 586
(3) P. R. No. 17391 - A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of The
Facility And All Improvements To City Owned Property Located At
601 W. Reverend Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas,
To Be Used As A Development Center
Resolution No: 12- 587
(4) P.R. No. 17397 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase And
Installation Of Replacement Sensors In The Fire Department's Air
Monitoring Equipment In The Amount Of $25,060.80; Funds Are
Available In Account Number 107 - 1118 - 522.92 -00, Project No.
PS0018
Resolution No: 12- 588
(5) P.R. No. 17401 - A Resolution Authorizing The City To Submit An
Application For Funding For Fiscal Year 2012 -13 From The Federal
Transit Administration For Capital Improvements And Operations
For The Port Arthur Transit (PAT)
Resolution No: 12- 589
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 17406 - A Resolution Authorizing Transit Service On
Saturday, December 22, 2012, From 8:15 AM Until 6:15 PM In
Preparation For The Christmas Holiday; Funds Available In Various
Transit Accounts
Resolution No: 12- 590
(7) P.R. No. 17415 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Pipeline Permit 12 -04 From The City Of Port Arthur To PI Dock
Facilities, LLC Of San Antonio, Texas For The Construction Of A
36" Crude Oil Pipeline Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of
Port Arthur
Resolution No: 12- 591
(8) P.R. No. 17416 - A Resolution Authorizing A Three -Month
Extension Of The Contract With Total Safety, U.S., Inc. For
Asbestos Abatement Consulting Services, In A Not To Exceed
Amount Of $100,000, To Be Charged To Account No. 105 -1431-
552.59 -00, Project No. C36120
Resolution No: 12- 592
(9) P.R. No. 17420 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Professional Services Contract With Ascende, Inc. To
Provide Administrative Services For The 2013 Retirees Drug
Subsidy (RDS) Filing At A Cost Of $17,500. Acct. No. 614 -1701-
583.54 -00
Motion: RW Second: KT
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & RS
Approved
Resolution No: 12- 608
(10) P.R. No. 17421 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order 01 To Increase The Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction For Additional Work,
Increasing The Contract Amount By $2,028 To A New Total Of
$878,028; Funding Allocated In Account 402 - 1508 - 561.54 -00
Resolution No: 12- 593
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(11) P.R. No. 17422 - A Resolution Amending §9 -102 Of The
Purchasing Manual
Resolution No: 12- 594
(12) P.R. No. 17423 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
To Sign A Petition In Support Of Upcoming State Legislation To
Establish Refundable Deposits On All Aluminum, Glass And Plastic
Beverage Containers Sold In The State Of Texas, Known As The
"Texas Bottle Bill" (Requested By Councilmember Freeman)
Motion: DF Second: KT
Voting Yes: 9 Voting No:0
Approved
Resolution No: 12- 609
(13) P.R. No. 17425 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And D & R Commercial Construction Services,
Inc. Of Lumberton, Texas For Electrical Renovations To The Office
Area Of The Armory Building Located At 3451 57 Street In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $243,855. Account 306 - 1606- 591.59 -00
Resolution No: 12- 595
(14) P.R. No. 17426 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc.
Of College Station, Texas, To Perform Design And Related
Professional Services For A New Administrative Building For The
Port Arthur Transit Department In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$114,800. This Project Shall Be Funded From Grant TX96 -042
Funds That Are Federal Transit Administration Allocated Funds
Under Account 402 - 1508 - 561 -82.00 And General Funds In 2013
Grant
Resolution No: 12- 596
(15) P.R. No. 17427 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The Second Amendment To The Water Service
Agreement Between Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC And The City
Of Port Arthur
Resolution No: 12- 597
AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(16) P.R. No. 17429 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 9 To The Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 5, Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Allco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Decreasing The
Contract Amount By $79,853.47 And Increasing The Contract Time
171 Calendar Days. Account No. 404 - 1625 - 532.83 -00, City Project
No. 404WWT
Resolution No: 12- 598
(17) P.R. No. 17430 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Resolution No: 12- 599
(18) P.R. No. 17431 - A Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 2 To
The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And Excavators &
Constructors, Ltd. For Construction Of Sanitary Sewer, Paving And
Drainage Facilities For Kerry "Twin" Thomas Drive To Serve The
Spur 93 Business Park, Contract No. 1 (Job No. EDC -170)
Resolution No: 12- 600
(19) P.R. No. 17434 - A Resolution Approving Awarding A Bid By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
To Vets Securing America For Security Guard Services To Serve
The Spur 93 Business Park
Resolution No: 12- 601
(20) P.R. No. 17435 - A Resolution Authorizing The Director Of Utility
Operations To Purchase Polymers And Delineating Procedures For
The Purchase Of Other Chemicals. Fund Nos. 410 - 1252 - 532.29 -02
& 410 -1256- 532.29 -00
Resolution No: 12- 602
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(21) P.R. No. 17436 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And DezTex
Industrial Service Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Of $5,400
For Repair Work Done At The J.B. Matthews Building, 748 W. Rev.
Dr. Ransom Howard Street; Available In Account Number 001-
1402- 551.32 -00
Resolution No: 12- 603
(22) P.R. No. 17437 - A Resolution Authorizing The Emergency
Asbestos Abatement/Demolition Of A Dangerous Commercial
Property Located At 725 E. Procter Street (Building A); And
Authorizing A Payment To Lark Group, Inc. In The Amount Of
$14,750, Upon Completion Of The Project, To Be Charged To
Account No. 303 - 1603- 591.59 -00; Project No. CIP614
Resolution No: 12- 604
(23) P.R. No. 17439 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Capitol Appraisal Group, LLC Of Austin,
Texas For The Appraisals Of Industrial Properties In The City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) In An Amount Not To Exceed
$23,400, Account No. 001 - 1003 - 512- 59 -00, Project No. M97903
Resolution No: 12- 605
(24) P.R. No. 17440 - A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of A Vacant
2.019 Acre Parcel Of Land On Houston Avenue In The City Of Port
Arthur To The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District
Resolution No: 12- 606
(25) P.R. No. 17441 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Homebuyers Written Agreement For The Purchase Of A
New Construction Home Located At 5849 Texas Avenue, Port
Arthur, Texas. Funding Will Be Provided By The Home Investment
Partnership Program, (HOME), Account Number 108- 2141 - 626.54-
00, Project Number HE1104
Resolution No: 12- 607
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17432 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Negotiate A
Memorandum Of Understanding For Terms And Conditions To
Locate A Potential Call Center Project In Port Arthur
Motion: KT Second: DF
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O DF
Approved
Resolution No. 12 -612
(2) P.R. No. 17433 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Offer The Sale
Of 59+ Acres Of Land In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Business Park At $1.02 Per
Square Foot
Motion: KT Second: HD
Motion To Amend: RW Second: HD
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O DF
Approved as Amended
Resolution No. 12 -613
(3) P.R. No. 17438 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or
Any Assistant City Manager To Attend And Conduct A Public
Hearing At The Offices Of The Port Of Port Arthur, 221 Houston
Avenue, Port Arthur, On December 18, 2012 At 9:30 A.M.
Regarding The Issuance And Approval Of Port Arthur Navigation
District Industrial Development Corporation Exempt Facilities
Revenue Bonds (Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.
Project) Series 2012B In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of
$50,000,000, As Per 26 USCS Section 147
Motion: RW Second: MA
Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0
Approved
Resolution No. 12 -610
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT - CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 17443 - A Resolution Approving A Proposal For A Two
Year Professional Services Agreement With John Hall Public Affairs
For The Continued Work On The City's Environmental Justice Plan
And Other Related Environmental And Housing Projects In The Not
To Exceed Amount Of $114,000 Annually, With A Total Contract
Amount Of $228,00
Motion: RW Second: MA
Motion To Amend: RW Second: HD
Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0
Approved As Amended
Resolution No. 12 -611
(5) P.R. No. 17445 - A Resolution Appointing A Member Or Members
To The Port Arthur Downtown Reinvestment Zone Board
Motion: KT Second: RW
Motion To Table: MA Second: RW
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O DF
Tabled
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6286 - An Ordinance Amending Planned Development
District -26 (PD -26) - Designated As Property Owned By TOTAL
Port Arthur Refinery And Located North Of Texas 73/87 And West
Of FM 366 - Providing A Ten (10) Year Extension Of Time For
96.21 Acres Of Land To Be Used As A Laydown Yard Thereby
Establishing A New Expiration Date Of January 29, 2023. (Violation
Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Fo Port
Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1 -8 Of The Code Of
Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand
[$2,000] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The Official
Newspaper Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of
The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication
Date (Z12 -08 - TOTAL)
Motion: MA Second: HD
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O WL & DF
Approved
Ordinances No. 12 -79
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(2) P.O. No. 6287 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur By Granting An Abandonment For A Portion
Of The Unimproved South Fourth Avenue Right -Of -Way Between
Broadway And Greenwich Streets In Sabine Pass, Jefferson
County, Texas And Depicted On The Display And Providing The
Effective Date Of This Ordinance (Al2 -02 Kenneth LaChapelle)
Motion: KT Second: MA
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O DF
Approved
Ordinances No. 12 -80
(3) P.O. No. 6288 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur By Granting An Abandonment For A Portion
Of The Unimproved South Fifth Avenue Right -Of -Way Between
Broadway And Greenwich Streets In Sabine Pass, Jefferson
County, Texas And Depicted On The Display And Providing The
Effective Date Of This Ordinance (Al2 -01 - Joseph Curvey
Bailleaux, Jr.)
Motion: KT Second: RW
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0
Approved
Ordinances No. 12 -81
(4) P.O. No. 6289 - An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date For An
Additional Ninety (90) Days Beyond The December 26, 2012
Effective Date Proposed By Texas Gas Service Company In
Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled "Statement
Of Intent To Increase Rates For The South Jefferson County
Service Area," Filed On November 20, 2012; Authorizing The Hiring
Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing The City's Participation
To The Full Extent Permitted By Law Before Local And State
Regulatory Authorities And Any Court Of Law; Requiring
Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That
The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other
Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And Declaring An
Effective Date
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT -
CONTINUED
Motion: RW Second: KT
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O DF
Approved
Ordinances No. 12 -82
(5) P.O. No. 6290 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1,
2012 And Ending September 30, 2013 By $2,500,000 In Order To
Fund Repairs And Restorations Of The Pleasure Island
Commission
Motion: HD Second: RW
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 1 KT W/O DF
Approved
Ordinances No. 12 -83
C. Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report On The Port Arthur Charter Change Committee
(2) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Appointing Alternates
For Charter Change Committee (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Lewis)
(3) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding A Council Workshop On
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. To Set City Goals And
Priorities For Years 2013 Through 2015. (Requested By
Councilmember Morris Albright)
(4) Discussion Regarding Charter Violations (Requested By Mayor Pro
Tem Lewis)
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES - None
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of
Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code
[Formerly Article 6252 -17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - CONTINUED
Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following
Public Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To
The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code ":
Section 551.071 - Litigation And /Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 - Land
Section 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 - Personnel
Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development
Incentives
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of
Land At 1128 Freeman Avenue (Texas Ave.)
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of
Land At 601 W Reverend Dr. Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur,
Texas
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of
Land Managed By The Pleasure Island Commission
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And /Industrial Business Prospects
(5) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding The State Marine Superfund
Site (10:00 a.m.)
Motion Regarding Superfund Site
Motion: RW Second: MA
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O HD
Approved
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In
Open Session
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AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 2012
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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NOTE: If Evening Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On December 12, 2012.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In
Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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