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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2023
10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
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Roll Call |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Prayer |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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Approval of Awards/Recognitions: |
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AI-89017
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Requesting approval of Resolution and Order honoring and renaming a county owned facility known as the Field Operations Facility located within Hidalgo County Precinct 2 to the Hidalgo County-Precinct 2 "Jorge D. Hinojosa" Field Operations Facility. Click to View |
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AI-88951
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Proclamation declaring January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Click to View |
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Open Forum |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-88968
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DA - Office of the Governor Various Grants (1281):
Approval for the Financial Officer - Hidalgo County Auditor, to update the "Project Director" and "Grant Writer" positions on the Office of the Governor website (egrants) with the new District Attorneys' information for the following grants:
#2537810 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit
#2924305 Hidalgo County DA's Office Victim Assistance Program
#2931308 Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor
#3596505 Domestic Violence Unit
#4430801 Forensic Evidence Testing Grant Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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AI-88950
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Sheriff's Office - FY 2022 Body-Worn Camera Grant (1284):
Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment in reference to the FY 2022 Body Worn Camera Grant. Click to View |
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AI-88966
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1. Pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code, Subchapter D-263.151(2)(A) &/or (B), declaration of Asset No. 73184, 76757, 76592, 76512, 73199, 73176, 73183 & 76571 issued firearms [as further detailed in supporting documentation contained herein] as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition [as permitted by Gov't Code 614];
2. Pursuant to Gov't Code, Section 614, [permitting a peace officer retiring from a government entity to purchase their assigned firearm] requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court approve the value of Deputy Rodney Castaneda, Estevan Caro, Sam Pena, Daniel Fuentes, Carlos Tamez, Ricardo Salazar, Abelardo Guajardo and Federico Perez's issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] total of $1,362.50. Click to View |
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Human Resources: |
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Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments |
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AI-89007
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Crim DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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080-002 |
0225 |
Assistant District Attorney V |
21 |
| Discretionary Step 2 |
080-002 |
0055 |
Executive Assistant II |
13 |
| Discretionary Step 2 |
080-002 |
0226 |
Executive Assistant II |
13 |
Click to View |
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AI-88957
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WIC Adm. (1292):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 01/16/2023:
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350-001 |
0013 & 0212 |
Registered Dietitian I |
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350-001 |
0278 & 0279 |
WIC Clinic Manager |
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Click to View |
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AI-88977
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Classification and Compensation Plan:
1. Approval of the following change to the Classified Position Inventory List, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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Laboratory Manager III |
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2. Approval to revise the Classified Position List. Click to View |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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AI-88964
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Requesting approval for a no cost extension and submittal of a budget revision to realign available funds on the Covid-19 Health Disparities Grant program. Click to View |
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AI-88971
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Requesting approval to submit an application for the U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce and Data Systems grant program. The award amount is for $2,601,178.00 to use over a five-year period from 12/01/2022 through 11/30/2027. Click to View |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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AI-88993
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1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action authorizing Hidalgo County to submit an application for RAISE FY 2023 Grant for the Nolana Loop Project and to authorize Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes to sign any documentation associated with this submittal.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to create the Intergovernmental Committee for the "Precinct 1 - Nolana Loop Project" and to appoint members to this committee.
3. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to create the Citizen Committee for the "Precinct 1 - Nolana Loop Project" and to appoint members to this committee.
4. Discussion. consideration, and possible action to schedule Public Hearings regarding the Nolana Project on January 19, 2023, and February 16, 2023.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize publication of notice in The Monitor regarding Public Hearings for the "Precinct 1 - Nolana Loop Project." Click to View |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: |
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AI-88985
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Requesting approval to accept counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 15 associated with the Russell Road Improvement Project (Rooth Rd to Mon Mack Rd) with authority for County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View |
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Budget & Management: |
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AI-88958
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Approval to designate funds in 2022 for the expenditures related to the following program:
Click to View |
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AI-88944
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Constable Pct. 3 FY 2023 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
Approval to deobligate lapsed cash match funds in the amount of $66,647.63 and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in relation to the FY 2023 STOP Truancy Program due to Mission CISD funding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in full. Click to View |
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American Rescue Plan Act: |
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AI-88921
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Discussion, consideration and action to approve the First Amended Memorandum Of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and Valley Grande Institute clarifying stipulations for evidence of expenditures prior to disbursement of recurring payments. Click to View |
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AI-88975
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Approval to set the budget for the following ARPA Project numbers:
A. Project number ARPA-21-123-008 Precinct 3 Stormwater Improvements to Tierra Dorada in the amount of $ 127,862.00
B. Project number ARPA-21-123-009 Precinct 3 Stormwater Improvements to Glasscock Road in the amount of $ 800,000.00 Click to View |
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AI-88981
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Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and Proyecto Azteca, to provide minor repairs and rehabilitation of homes for income-eligible applicants, with the authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding subject to legal review. Click to View |
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AI-88982
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Action to approve a budget amendment for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Lopezville Park Improvements Project (ARPA-22-122-1040) under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Recreational Development Project to $975,000.00. Click to View |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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AI-88954
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Economic Development (1100):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $20,000.00 Click to View |
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AI-88955
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Economic Development (1100):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $245,000.00 Click to View |
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AI-88961
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Pct 3 Rd Maint. (1200):
A. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $120,147.02 from Drainage Improvement Project Reimbursements in 2022.
B. Requesting approval of appropriation from the fund balance in the amount of $120,147.02 in 2023. Click to View |
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AI-88965
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Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds for the following budgets:
A. Sheriff CCP59 (1227) - $35,250.00
B. Sheriff Federal Sharing-Treas (1228) - $28,350.00
C. Sheriff Federal Sharing-DOJ (1229) - $111,000.00
D. CC Rec Mgmt/Presrv (1237) - $754,900.00
E. TAC Special Vehicle Inventory (1246) - $405,652.92
F. Contributions Fund (1243) - $67,130.00 Click to View |
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Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
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AI-88984
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Requesting approval of revised [as recommended through HC-DA-Civil Section] Hidalgo County Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual. All procedures and statutory requirements are still to be followed. Click to View |
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Pct. 1 |
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AI-88996
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Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for "Purchase of Inline Check Valves", including re-advertising, if applicable. Click to View |
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AI-88848
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for projects located within Precinct No.1, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC 12/13/22 [AI-88712] Click to View |
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AI-88846
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Requesting Approval of On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for projects located within Precinct No.1, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 12/13/2022 [AI-88716] Click to View |
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Pct. 2 |
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AI-89020
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Approval to purchase one (1) CAT CS56B 84' Vibratory Compactor through the County's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America under Contract # PCA OD-328-20 [Expires 8/16/2025]:
Click to View |
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AI-88953
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Requesting approval of the following items for the Pct 2 Dicker Road (23rd - Jackson Rd) Project as submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC and as reviewed by project inspector, Saul Munoz, P.E. through contract #C-19-017-11-05:
A. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of March 9, 2022.
B. Acceptance of the Certificate of Construction Completion, reflecting the date of September 23, 2022.
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Constables |
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AI-88201
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Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement with Kologik, LLC. through sole source declaration dated 11/01/2022, for HC Constable PCT 1 for read only licensing and execution of any additional required documents. Click to View |
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Health & Human Services Dept. |
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AI-88891
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Requesting approval to purchase Health Supplies through Hidalgo County's membership with OMNIA Partners Cooperative, Contract No. 192163, awarded vendor W. W. Grainger, Inc., in the amount of $221,003.40. Click to View |
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Co. Wide |
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AI-88949
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Acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to contract C-22-0402-09-20 between Hidalgo County and Triple R Fire & Safety, LLC to increase the monthly fire monitoring rate to $39.99 for all buildings due to the conversion to cellular communication for all fire panels and the addition of new buildings in appendix "B" - bid page. Click to View |
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Executive Office: |
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Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. |
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Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation |
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AI-89004
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Guadalupe Montalvo III v Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office TWCCRD No. 1A22622 EEOC No. 31C-2022-00620 Click to View |
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AI-88990
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Claim of Rodolfo Rivas Click to View |
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency |
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AI-89005
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Guadalupe Montalvo III v Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office TWCCRD No. 1A22622 EEOC No. 31C-2022-00620 Click to View |
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AI-88991
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Claim of Rodolfo Rivas Click to View |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Adjourn |
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