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  • Equalization Board Meeting, February 18, 2026 | Nashville.gov

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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    The Equalization Board held a regularly scheduled meeting on February 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Nashville. Related documents including the meeting agenda and minutes are available for public review. The specific items discussed and decisions made are detailed in the linked agenda and minutes documents.

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  • 10/3/2018 1 UNDERSTANDING THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PROCESS BRYAN E. SMITH

Oct 3, 2018

·Springfield, IL
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On October 3, 2018, Bryan E. Smith, Executive Director of Township Officials of Illinois, presented an educational overview of the township budget process covering definitions, legal requirements, and procedures. The presentation explained that a budget/appropriation ordinance provides legal authority to spend money and establishes the township's financial plan, with budgets divided into separate funds based on property tax allocations for specific purposes. Key procedural requirements include preparing a tentative budget, making it available for public inspection at least 30 days before final action, publishing newspaper notice, conducting a public hearing, and filing the adopted budget with the county clerk within 30 days, with separate timelines for township and road district budgets.

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  • 6/12/2016 Omaha, NE Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Omaha, NE
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    This document presents Chapter 17 of the Omaha, Nebraska Code of Ordinances, which establishes noise control regulations for the city. The ordinance prohibits construction equipment operation between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., requires mufflers on noise-creating blowers, power fans, and internal combustion engines, and regulates sound volume from audio devices on public property, motor vehicles, and residential properties. The regulations specify that amplified sound from public sources must not be audible beyond 100 feet and that residential sound must not be audible in adjoining units without actual notice from neighbors.

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  • 6/12/2016 St. Petersburg, FL Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·St. Petersburg, FL
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    This document presents Section 11-47 of the St. Petersburg, Florida Code of Ordinances, dated June 12, 2016, which establishes definitions for Article III on Noise Pollution. The section provides precise definitions for key terms including "noise," "noise disturbance," "loud and raucous noise," and various noise sources such as motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorcycles, as well as related equipment like mufflers. The definitions establish that noise disturbance is determined by its impact on a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities and may endanger welfare, injure property, or cause adverse psychological or physiological effects.

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  • 6/12/2016 Orlando, FL Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Orlando, FL
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    This document is a municipal code ordinance for Chapter 42 (Noise) in Orlando, Florida, establishing regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare by setting noise level standards across different zoning districts and property types. The ordinance, last substantially amended on August 10, 2009, applies to all sound sources within city jurisdictional limits and establishes specific noise level thresholds that vary by location type (including a Downtown Entertainment Area with different standards than other properties). The chapter sets measurement periods and exceptions while explicitly preserving freedoms of speech and religion from regulation.

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  • 6/11/2016 Lexington-Fayette County, KY Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Lexington, KY
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    This document presents sections of the Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky Code of Ordinances dated June 11, 2016, specifically addressing noise disturbance regulations in Chapter 14. The ordinance defines key terms including construction, demolition, dwelling units, motor vehicles, and noise disturbance (any sound that endangers safety, annoys a reasonable person, or damages property), and establishes a general prohibition against creating noise disturbances on public rights-of-way or public places, with an exemption for noncommercial public speaking and assembly activities. The document appears to be an excerpt from a larger ordinance framework, with the specific prohibitions section incomplete in the provided text.

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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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  • York County Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    York, PA
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    This document provides information about crime statistics and public records access for York County, Pennsylvania. According to 2017 Pennsylvania State Police data, York County recorded 1,094 violent crimes and 6,459 property crimes, with violent crime increasing 12.6% from 2013 while property crime decreased 17.6% over the same period. The document outlines procedures for obtaining criminal history records through the Pennsylvania State Police (online or by mail for $20-$22), the York County Clerk of Courts ($10 total), and accessing local police reports and sex offender registry information.

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  • Willow Springs Township I N T E N S I V E S U R V E Y R E P O R T

    Kansas City, MO
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    This intensive survey report documents Willow Springs Township's cultural heritage, funded by Historic Preservation Fund grants and the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. The study, conducted through public meetings and property owner interviews beginning in April 2019, aimed to understand what makes the township a community and identify ways to preserve its unique character, moving beyond standard individual building documentation to examine the broader historical context and cultural landscape. The survey revealed that preservation in this rural community differs from typical approaches, characterized by incremental repairs and changes made by multi-generational farming families rather than new construction, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the community's shared values and long-standing traditions.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Coatesville, PA
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    This document amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish tax levy provisions for townships. The amendments authorize township boards of supervisors to levy various property taxes on real property, including: up to 14 mills for general township purposes (with court approval for up to 5 additional mills), up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50% of the general tax rate for public buildings, up to 3 mills for fire apparatus and services, up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and taxes for parks and recreation facilities and debt service. The legislation was enacted December 1, 2004, as House Bill 250 (Act No. 224).

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  • OKLAHOMA STATUTES TITLE 19. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This document is a statutory table of contents and index for Oklahoma Title 19, which governs counties and county officers. It outlines sections covering county powers, property rights, board of commissioners authority, public works contracts, home rule charter adoption procedures, and election processes for county officials. The sections reference specific statutory provisions numbered §19-1 through §19-17 and related subsections, establishing the legal framework for county governance structure and operations in Oklahoma. No specific budget amounts, programs, votes, or quantitative metrics are provided in this source material.

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  • Anchorage County, Alaska Public Records Lookup | AnchorageRecords.us

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Municipality of Anchorage, functioning as a unified home-rule municipality under Alaska law, maintains public records across ten major categories including court records, property deeds, vital records, business licenses, tax assessments, election data, meeting minutes, budgets, law enforcement reports, and land-use permits. Public records are defined under Alaska Statute § 40.25.110 as documents developed or received by public agencies in connection with official business. The municipality complies with Alaska's statewide public records framework, which requires all public agencies to make records available for inspection and copying upon request under Alaska Statutes § 40.25.110–40.25.125. Records are accessible through multiple channels including the Alaska CourtView portal for court cases, the Municipal Clerk's Office for meeting minutes and election records, and the Municipal Finance Department for budgets and financial reports.

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  • 1 Cleveland, Ohio Noise Ordinance 605.10 Unnecessary Noise

    Cleveland, OH
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    Cleveland's Noise Ordinance 605.10 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noise that is detrimental to health or disturbs the quiet and repose of neighboring inhabitants. Prohibited activities include sounding vehicle horns except as warning signals, keeping animals or birds that cause frequent or prolonged noise audible outside property lines, operating defective or improperly loaded vehicles, blowing steam whistles except to signal work start/stop or warn of danger, and discharging engine exhaust into open air. Construction, demolition, and mechanical equipment operation are prohibited between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. within 500 feet of residences and 150 feet of hospitals, schools, courthouses, and churches during their operating or service hours; these areas are designated as "zones of quiet." Compressed air devices are exempted from muffling requirements only when operated as jackhammers on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • FISCAL PROFILE OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER

    Syracuse, NY
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    This 2013 fiscal profile of Syracuse by the New York State Comptroller's Office documents significant fiscal challenges facing the city, including nearly 50% tax-exempt property (compared to 32% statewide), 8% tax-delinquent properties, and 25.6% of families living in poverty—more than double the state average. As the fifth-largest city in New York with a population of 145,170, Syracuse has a debt of $292 million representing 52.9% of its constitutional debt limit (far exceeding the median city's 23%), and faces chronic budget gaps driven by declining population, deteriorating industrial sector, and growing fixed costs for both the city and its dependent school district. The city has established a Land Bank with Onondaga County to address abandoned properties and has exhausted 68.6% of its constitutional tax limit.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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  • Land Records & Land Redemption | Jackson County, MS

    Jackson, MS
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    The Jackson County Chancery Clerk's Land Records office is responsible for creating and maintaining public land record indexes and volumes, receiving filing fees, and processing tax property redemption payments. The office charges recording fees for various document types, including $26.00 for the first five pages of warranty deeds, deeds of trust, and similar documents, with $1.00 per additional page, and $27.00 for assignments and releases with the same additional page cost structure. Oil and gas recording fees follow a similar tiered structure at $26.00 for the first five pages, while mineral stamp fees for leases range from $0.03 per acre for 0–10 year terms to $0.08 per acre for terms over 20 years. The office also provides certified copies at $1.00 per document and copy services ranging from $0.25 to $2.00 per page depending on the method.

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  • Public Records | Summit County Court

    Akron, OH
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    This document provides guidance on accessing public records in Summit County, Ohio. It directs residents to specific county offices for different record types: marriage records through Probate Court, divorce records through the Clerk of Courts, birth and death records through Summit County Public Health, and property deeds through the County Fiscal Officer. The document also explains that residents can submit open records requests through the county website portal or the Law Department for records not found online.

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  • Eugene, Oregon.pdf

    Eugene, OR
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    Eugene's Environmental Noise Disturbance ordinance (Eugene Code 6.750) establishes specific prohibitions on noise-creating activities, including restrictions on vehicle exhausts without mufflers, engine idling exceeding 15 minutes during nighttime hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and loading/unloading operations during those same hours. The code also regulates construction activities (prohibited 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), equipment operation such as pile drivers and leaf blowers (prohibited 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., with leaf blowers limited to 70 dBA at 50 feet), and mechanical devices like air conditioning units installed after the ordinance's effective date, which must not exceed 60 dBA at residential property lines. Vehicle spectator sports are exempted when properly licensed and conducted between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., and single-family residences have limited exemptions for brief leaf blower use.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Fresno County Hall of Records | Downtown Fresno

    Fresno, CA
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    The Fresno County Hall of Records is a government office located at 2281 Tulare Street, Room 302, Fresno, California, tasked with maintaining public records and documents, particularly those relating to real estate ownership and property rights. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for both counter service and phone inquiries at (559) 600-3476. The document provides the office address, contact information, and nearby amenities including parking options, dining, and shopping venues, but contains no budget data, specific initiatives, quantitative metrics, or formal actions.

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  • Public Records - Cincinnati, OH (Business, Criminal, GIS, Property & Vital Records)

    Cincinnati, OH
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  • Leon County Government

    Tallahassee, FL
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    Leon County Government's 2025 Annual Report positions the county around a vision of a safe, healthy, and vibrant community, organized under four strategic priority areas: Economy, Environment, Quality of Life, and Governance. The county highlights service delivery across departments including Emergency Medical Services and Veteran Services, with documented resident testimonials praising professional response and support. Notable initiatives include free CPR training scheduled for May 9 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, a fertilizer rain delay program to save money and environmental resources, a sustainable business recognition program (SustainaBiz), and heir property policy guidance under Policy 2.1.9 for family subdivisions. The county maintains a public information platform at leoncountywater.org focused on water resources and publishes regular board agendas and newsletters to support transparency and community engagement.

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  • Search Public Files - Public Records - Baton Rouge Clerk

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court provides online public access to civil, criminal, and land records through three platforms: ClerkConnect for civil suits and probates (including pleadings, divorces, property disputes, and child support cases); ClerkNet for criminal charges, Bills of Information, and traffic violations from the 18th Judicial District Court; and ESearch for conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes, with document images available for purchase. Civil records date to Louisiana's statehood and many have been digitized. The office also participates in the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA), a multi-parish portal enabling searches across conveyance and mortgage indexes in participating parishes. Records not currently available electronically may be requested by contacting the Clerk of Court at 225-383-0378.

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  • Public Records - Charleston County, SC (Business, Criminal, GIS, Property & Vital Records)

    Charleston, SC
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  • Larimer County Clerk & Recorder - Fort Collins, CO (Address, Phone, Fax, and Hours)

    Fort Collins, CO
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    Larimer County Clerk & Recorder, located at 200 West Oak Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a government agency providing elections administration, voter registration, marriage licenses, document recording, vehicle licensing, pet licenses, and county park passes. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and maintains additional locations in Loveland at 1601 Brodie Avenue and in Estes Park. The agency, currently led by Clerk and Recorder Tina Harris, offers online access to property records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and ownership information, as well as e-recording and notary public services. Contact information is available at 970-498-7860 or 970-498-7906.

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  • Property Records - Ada County Clerk

    Boise, ID
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    The Ada County Recorder's Office maintains property ownership records for Ada County and provides notary services for documents submitted for recording. The office is located at 200 W Front Street, Room 1207 in Boise and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; certain document types including judgments, liens, deeds, and power of attorney are currently blocked from online viewing and require direct contact with the office. Idaho Code § 31-2419 requires that all recorded documents be open for public inspection, with recording fees ranging from $10.00 to $45.00 depending on document type, and submitters are responsible for redacting personal identifying information such as social security numbers and account numbers.

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  • City of Jacksonville Data Packet

    Jacksonville, FL
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    The City of Jacksonville Data Packet provides property tax information for the consolidated Jacksonville-Duval County government to inform public discussion of funding proposals. The document presents millage rate trends from 2020-2024 showing that approximately 71% of Florida cities maintained rates at or below 2020 levels, 65% have not increased rates in five years, and 53% have decreased rates at least once. The packet includes definitions of key property tax terminology such as ad valorem tax, assessed valuation, and homestead exemptions to provide context for evaluating municipal revenue and services.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is a search results page listing Pennsylvania Commonwealth budget documents and publications from the Office of the Budget, spanning fiscal years 2008-09 through 2024-25. The page includes references to multiple governors' executive budgets and "Budget in Brief" summaries, with notable items such as $87.6 million allocated for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in 2008-09 and property tax relief measures discussed in the 2010-11 budget. The Commonwealth budgets referenced were signed by Governor Wolf across multiple fiscal years, with specific signing dates provided for several budget approvals.

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