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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chairwoman and Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
DRU MAMO KANUHA
KAREN EOFF SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
Vice Chair EILEEN O’HARA
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
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21Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
September 7, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries
CALL TO ORDER
9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2015
July 7, 2017
July 18, 2017
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 378: NOMINATION OF THOMAS FRATINARDO TO THE SALARY
COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 16, 2017, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: FC (Comm. 378.1)
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 1, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 404: NOMINATION OF HAROLD D. DOW, JR., M.D., TO THE SALARY
COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 16, 2017, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: FC (Comm. 404.1)
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 1, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 250-17: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO A
RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH CYANOTECH CORPORATION TO
ALLOW ACCESS TO THE KEALAKEHE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT FOR THE HABITAT CONSERVATION OF HAWAIIAN STILTS AND
HAWAIIAN COOTS
Would allow for a three-year access agreement with Cyanotech Corporation so
that it may perform predator control, as an effort to support the recovery of these
endangered waterbirds.
Reference: Comm. 382
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: EMC-3
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 252-17: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE THE LEASE
OF REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, COUNTY
AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-057:030,
TO HKI KAWILI, LLC, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Authorizes the Finance Director to negotiate a 65-year lease of the subject
property for the purpose of constructing, developing, and operating affordable
senior housing with preference to veterans and their spouses.
Reference: Comm. 384
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: FC-34
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 253-17: URGES THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND
RECREATION TO EXPEDITE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK
FACILITY IN THE SOUTH HILO DISTRICT
Supports a collaborative effort between the County and the Hilo Skateplaza
Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, which is willing to share costs, donate
materials and labor, and provide design specifications to develop this public
facility.
Reference: Comm. 385
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: PWPRC-23
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
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Res. 254-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I
The agreement would provide $25,000 from the Department of Research and
Development to the University of Hawai‘i to fund its Building Private Sector
Capacity to Control Little Fire Ants in Hawai‘i County project.
Reference: Comm. 391
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-35
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Chung and Richards – 2.
Excused: None.
Res. 256-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO MALAMA O PUNA TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH A RAT LUNG WORM
DISEASE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS EVENT IN KAPOHO
Transfers $4,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawaiʻi County
Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 394
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 257-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KA HALE O NA KEIKI INC.,
FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 397
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 258-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION WITH PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY AT THE KWXX
HO‘OLAULE‘A
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 398
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 259-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI
FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and Education
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 399
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 262-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE
MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for one copier to be used by the
department’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division at its Hilo registration
branch.
Reference: Comm. 408
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 263-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT
The agreement with the Department of Public Works would be used for the
collection and processing of digital geographic data for Hawai‘i Island.
Reference: Comm. 409
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 264-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE
DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for one digital copier to be used
by the department’s administration office of the Wastewater Division.
Reference: Comm. 410
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 265-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED
FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY INC.,
TO ASSIST WITH COSTS RELATED TO ITS PLANT ALOHA PROJECT
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Agriculture
Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 413
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 13 AMENDS CHAPTER 20 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(Draft 3): (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE
RELATING TO REDUCTION OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM “STYROFOAM”
FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD SERVICE WARE
Prohibits food vendors from dispensing prepared food in disposable polystyrene
food service ware effective July 1, 2019. Exempts ice chest and coolers; packaging
for raw meat, fish, and eggs that have not been further processed; County facility
users and food vendors with approval by the Environmental Management Director;
and County facility users and food vendors procuring supplies during an event
declared as an emergency by the Mayor.
Reference: Comm. 107.161
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
Approve: EMC-1
Postponed: March 8, 2017
Referred to the Environmental
Management Commission: July 7, 2017
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. O’Hara, seconded by Ms. Ruggles, to approve
Bill 13, Draft 2, as amended.)
(Vote on Bill 13, Draft 3, is on the next page.)
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AMENDED TO DRAFT 4 AND PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles,
and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: Council Members Chung and Lee Loy – 2.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Richards voted “kānalua” then “aye.”)
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Comm. 107.163: From Council Chairwoman Valerie T. Poindexter, dated August 17, 2017, forwarding
the Environmental Management Commission’s favorable recommendation and
comments by the Department of Environmental Management.
Bill 59: AMENDS THE STATE LAND USE BOUNDARIES MAPS FOR THE COUNTY
OF HAWAIʻI BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE URBAN DISTRICT AT KEAʻAU, PUNA,
HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-141:002
Approve: PC-24
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PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 60: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-22 (PUNA DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (MG-20) AT KEAʻAU, PUNA,
HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 1-6-141:002
(Applicant: Hawaiʻi Island Distilling, LLC) (Area: 6.505 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this
amendment to the State Land Use Boundaries Maps and change of zone, which
would allow the applicant to establish a microbrewery with a retail sales and tasting
center.
Reference: Comm. 386
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
Approve: PC-25
(Vote on Bill 60 is on the next page.)
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PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 54 AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 7 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
(Draft 2): 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE VETERANS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Removes inactive veterans organizations, adds two new veterans organizations,
and reduces the size of the committee from 16 to 12 members and the required
number of at-large members from three to one.
Reference: Comm. 361.2
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: August 16, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 55: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Increases revenues in the State Grants - Coastal Zone Management account
($23,685); and appropriates the same to the Coastal Zone Management account,
bringing the total State grant amount to $155,663.
Reference: Comm. 366
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: August 16, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 56: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018
Adds the Public Works, Road Improvements - Pua, Todd, Baker and
Desha Avenues – State project for $152,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this
project shall be provided from the State Capital Improvement Project Funds.
Funds would be used to improve roadways and drainage around Keaukaha School
in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 367
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: August 16, 2017
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 58: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 1, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS
Amends Schedule 3 (25 mile per hour limit) and Schedule 5 (35 mile per hour
limit) Subsection (g), Puna, by increasing the speed limit on South Kopua Road
from 25 to 35 miles per hour.
Reference: Comm. 375
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles (B/R)
First Reading: August 16, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 61: AMENDS THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY SCHEDULE,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO NAMING THE
BASEBALL DIAMOND AND FOOTBALL FIELD AT KAMEHAMEHA
PARK, THE “SHIRO TAKATA FIELD,” IN HONOR OF SHIRO TAKATA
Recognizes Shiro Takata for his contributions to the athletic community and
school system in Kohala by naming these facilities in his honor.
Reference: Comm. 387
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
First Reading: August 16, 2017
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 62: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018
Adds the Public Works Māmalahoa Highway Widening, Mud Lane to
Mana Road – Federal project $22 million; State project $500,000; and County
project $5 million, for a total of $27.5 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for
this project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($22 million); State
Grants Receivable ($500,000); and General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects
Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($5 million). Funds would be used to
improve 18 intersections along Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea and repair the
failing roadway from Mana Road to Puʻu Nani Drive.
Reference: Comm. 392
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: August 16, 2017
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
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REPORTS
FC-33 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL HUGHES TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX
(Comm. 388): BOARD OF REVIEW
Requires Council
Confirmation by: September 11, 2017
(Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara,
Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung – 1.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of
Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
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