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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA THIS AGENDA AND PACKET HAVE BEEN REVISED BY ADDING SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ITEM #2 – LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION (CHIEF JOHNSON, DOVER POLICE CHIEF) Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at the appropriate time. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (302-736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/cga6ms Event number: 2538 140 1338 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Concerns with Trash Dumping in Lincoln Park (Councilman Sudler) (Committee Action Not Required) 2. Legislative Update on Public Safety Legislation (Chief Johnson, Dover Police Chief) (Committee Action Not Required) ADJOURNMENT OF THE SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING 1

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - March 26, 2024 PAGE 2 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Evaluation of Bids – College Road Concrete & Steel (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) (Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends awarding the contract to AUI for RFP#24- 0023EL, for $133,405.86) 2. Proposed Ordinance #2024-08 - Amending Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II - Definitions, Section 4. - Target Area (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) (Staff Recommendation: Approval of Ordinance #2024-08.) ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT OF THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING 2

Item 1. From: Roy Sudler Jr. To: City Clerks Office; City Council Subject: EXTERNAL: Fwd: Trash dumping in Lincoln Park Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:54:59 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Madam Clerk Bennett, Please forward this concern to the Chair (Brian Lewis) of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee for consideration as an Agenda Item for the next meeting. Also, would like to speak on this topic for the record at the next SA&TC Meeting. Thank you, Respectfully, Roy Sudler, Jr. District 4 Councilman ---------- Original Message ---------- From: To: roysudlerjr@comcast.net Date: 02/27/2024 1:57 PM EST Subject: Trash dumping in Lincoln Park First one is from my dinning room window the other are from outside my fence. There is a small no dumping sign on the fence but many people can't see it. This has been a problem before I moved into the neighborhood. But being a homeowner I should not have to see this outside my house . My family and I have clean the street area many times. The dumping we have organized but nothing else we can do. I am willing to work with city and council on ideas from how to fix this issue. Next will be the speeding that happens all the time through the day in my neighborhood on my street. 3

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Item 1. From: Anderson, David To: City Clerks Office Subject: Fwd: EXTERNAL: Re: Trash Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 7:58:54 PM Attachments: image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png Screenshot 20240316-131308.png For the record. Please include for Safety Advisory. The Honorable David L. Anderson 4th District Councilman, Dover, DE Phone: (302)339-1047 Council Office: (302)736-7006 Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for Android From: Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 1:14:59 PM To: Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de.us> Cc: Kopp, Eddie L <ekopp@dover.de.us>; Nowak, Mark <mnowak@dover.de.us>; Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us>; Duca, Sharon <SDuca@dover.de.us>; andre.boggarty@dover.de.us <andre.boggarty@dover.de.us>; Sudler, Roy <roysudlerjr@comcast.net>; Anderson, David <david.anderson@dover.de.us> Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: Trash Dear Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Kopp, This is a follow-up to my February 13th email. We need code enforcement to please do something about the trash being dumped at the end of Bertrand Drive. We need it cleaned up permanently and someone held accountable for this trash or a surveillance program implemented. No one should live in a neighborhood were people feel at liberty to dump their trash in the street. This is so disappointing and disheartening that we have to look out our windows and see trash. It's unhealthy and disgusting. Please help us keep this street clean. I've attached a picture of today's trash. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing a change. This has gone on far too long. Thank you, 8

Item 1. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 2:24 PM Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de.us> wrote: FYI I hope we can get this matter resolved quickly for you Best regards Robin Robin R. Christiansen Mayor City of Dover Begin forwarded message: From: "Kopp, Eddie L" <ekopp@dover.de.us> Date: February 13, 2024 at 2:21:11 PM EST To: "Nowak, Mark" <mnowak@dover.de.us>, "Christiansen, Robin" <rchristiansen@dover.de.us>, "Hugg, Dave" <dhugg@dover.de.us>, "Duca, Sharon" <SDuca@dover.de.us> Cc: "Boggerty, Andre M." <andre.boggerty@dover.de.us>, "Sudler, Roy" <roysudlerjr@comcast.net>, "Anderson, David" <david.anderson@dover.de.us> Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Re: Trash Code Enforcement will open a new case on this property and ensure compliance. The last case we has was in December and was brought into compliance. This is an ongoing issue with this property. Eddie Kopp Chief Code Enforcement Officer City of Dover, Delaware 302- 760-4929 Phone 302-736-4217 Fax ekopp@dover.de.us From: Nowak, Mark <mnowak@dover.de.us> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 14:13 To: Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de.us>; Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us>; Duca, Sharon <SDuca@dover.de.us> Cc: Boggerty, Andre M. <andre.boggerty@dover.de.us>; Sudler, Roy <roysudlerjr@comcast.net>; Anderson, David <david.anderson@dover.de.us>; Kopp, Eddie L <ekopp@dover.de.us> 9

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Item 1. Mayor City of Dover Begin forwarded message: From: > Date: February 13, 2024 at 11:37:45 AM EST To: "Christiansen, Robin" <rchristiansen@dover.de.us> Cc: "Anderson, David" <david.anderson@dover.de.us>, "Hugg, Dave" <dhugg@dover.de.us>, "Duca, Sharon" <SDuca@dover.de.us> Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: Trash Some people who received this message don't often get email from tammithawthorne@gmail.com. Learn why this is important WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Christiansen, I hope this email finds you well. I am following-up on your email dated November, 11, 2023 regarding the trash being dumped at the end of Bertrand Drive in Dover, DE. We noticed that the trash was picked up a couple of times since my first email to Mr. Anderson. However, the trash continues to be a nuisance. It is unfair that the citizens on Bertrand and the surrounding streets, who properly dispose of their garbage, have to be continually subjected to this unhealthy atmosphere on a regular basis. 11

Item 1. Is there a surveillance program available or some type of accountability for people using this street as a dump? Please see the attached photo taken today. It is horrible. This must be stopped and whoever is responsible for collecting the garbage or preventing the dumping must be held accountable. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing about a solution. Kind regards, On Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 12:12 PM > wrote: Thank you for following up, Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Anderson. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, On Sat, Nov 11, 2023, 9:50 AM Christiansen, Robin <rchristiansen@dover.de.us> wrote: Thank you for your Email. I will contact Public Works and the Dover Housing Authority to see whose responsibility that area is. I will advise you on the matter Best regards Robin Robin R. Christiansen Mayor City of Dover 12

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Item 1. COMMITTEE ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Electric DATE SUBMITTED: March 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Operations Superintendent SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids – College Road Concrete & Steel REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: EE2219; McKee Re-design REVIEWED BY: Dave Hugg, City Manager; Paul Waddell, Electric Director EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Bid Tabulations for RFP 24-0023EL EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $133,405.86 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $798,629.42 FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Electric/163 Acct # 411-42-26-99-000-59025 TIMETABLE: Award upon Council Approval RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends awarding #24-0023EL to AUI BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS This Committee Action Form (CAF) is to gain approval for the construction of 6 (six) cement foundations and to fabricate 2 (two) galvanized steel support frames. The concrete and steel work are needed for the re-design of the McKee switchyard. In the re-design, the McKee switchyard or substation is being demolished, and the City of Dover will be relocating the tie points for the Northern and Southern transmission loops to the College Road Substation. An existing concrete pad will be re-used for the placement of a breaker, the proposed concrete and steel work will provide the framework for electric cables and safety devices which are necessary for a complete and successful re-design. The Request for Proposal was solicited and advertised per the City Purchasing Policy by the Procurement Manager, posted on the City website, and sent directly to multiple vendors the City knew could provide the material and there was one (1) response. After evaluation it was deemed that the submission from Siemens fully met the specifications drafted by Aubrey Silvey in partnership with City of Dover Electric personnel. Rank Vendor All in Price Comments 1 AUI $133,405.86 Sole Bid 2 3 4 5 15

Item 2. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office DATE SUBMITTED: 03/12/2024 PREPARED BY: David S. Hugg, III, City Manager SUBJECT: Ordinance Expanding the High Priority Target Area (aka. Downtown Development District Boundary). Ordinance 2024-08. REFERENCE: n/a RELATED PROJECT: n/a REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III EXHIBITS: Ordinance Amendment, Map and CCSPI/OSPC Letter EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: None AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A TIMETABLE: Immediate STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Proposed Ordinance Number 2024-08 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Dover was one of the first designations under the Downtown Development District program, having been so designated on January 11, 2015. Since that designation, meaningful actions have led to new affordable housing in formerly blighted areas, investments in infrastructure and businesses utilizing the city, state and other DDD incentives, and, most recently, the completion and adoption of “Capital City, 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover”, an innovative and forward-looking Master Plan for our downtown. It is from this plan that the opportunity for an urgent boundary expansion derives. The expansion includes a focal gateway opportunity through the proposed renovations of the former Dover Post Office into a multi-story mixed use complex (housing, retail, office, amenities). It also allows for planned renovations of the Treadway Towers office and restaurant facility on Mirror Lake, opportunities for enhancements of existing financial institutions (PNC, M&T Bank, Merrill Lynch) and other actions set forth in the plan. Designating the Expansion Area The proposed expansion area was chosen based on areas of highest need and development/redevelopment potential. The expansion area is made up of significant commercial, governmental, and business uses that create employment for the downtown and serve as the eastern gateway to the central business district. A critical parcel and building are vacant, generating no local revenues, detracting from the appearance of this major entrance into downtown, and adding little to the residential viability of the DDD. Potential positive impacts of the proposed DDD designation include: 1. Commercial opportunities and offerings. The area will be eligible for incentives for reinvestment. 2. Significant residential private investment. Increased residential density and residents living in the downtown will bring additional spending power and create greater economic vitality stability. 16

Item 2. 3. Rehabilitation of vacant structures. The rehabilitation of vacant structures to support mixed use will increase the city tax base and support nearby businesses. 4. Diversifying housing stock. Introducing varying additional options in the downtown area will attract a more diverse population. 5. Rehabilitation of historical buildings. Preservation of the City’s historic buildings retains the downtown character and charm and improves attractiveness for tourism. 6. Integration of the public realm. Government buildings, ceremonial and green spaces and historic features surrounding the “plaza” are recognized as assets to the downtown. 7. Cohesive commercial and mixed-use corridor. This expansion fosters the introduction of a focal gateway to the CBD/Loockerman Street at its easterly end. Vision and Goals of “Capital City 2030” Plan The “Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover” Master Plan (a.k.a. MOSAIC Plan) sets the stage for significant revitalization and reinvestment in Dover’s historic downtown. The expansion of the DDD boundary is an integral part of this transformative process linking the soon to be revitalized gateway to the existing commercial core. The expansion of the Downtown Dover Development District will enhance the Downtown Dover Masterplan’s goals for increased density, residential options, employment opportunities, and anticipated workforce opportunities associated with the targeted sites over the next several years. Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues Action The proposed expansion was presented to the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues on February 1, 2024. A copy of their letter of approval with conditions is part of this request. Action Requested: Approval of the Ordinance2024-08, DDD Amendment and Map. 17

Item 2. FIRST READING City of Dover CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE #2024-08 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Appendix C – Article II, Section 4 of the Dover Code relating to Downtown Redevelopment 5 be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue, italics and deleting the text indicated in 6 red strikeout as follows: 7 8 Section 4. – Target Area 9 10 Target area shall mean that part of the city more particularly described as follows: 11 12 Beginning at a point at the intersection of the centerlines of Cecil and North State Streets, 13 then continuing on the centerline of North State Street in a southerly direction to the 14 intersection of the centerline of State Street and an extension of the centerline of Delaware 15 Avenue, then continuing on the centerline and an extension of the centerline of Delaware 16 Avenue in an easterly direction to the point of intersection of an extension of the centerline 17 of Delaware Avenue and the St. Jones River, then following the centerline of the St. Jones 18 River in a southerly direction to the point of intersection of the centerline of the St. Jones 19 River and the southerly property line of lands now or formerly of the Catholic Diocese of 20 Wilmington, being the site of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, then proceeding in a 21 westerly direction along said property line to the easterly right-of-way line of South State 22 Street (U.S. Route 13-A), then crossing the right-of-way line of South State Street in a 23 westerly direction and joining the centerline of Hope Street and proceeding in a westerly 24 direction to the centerlines of Hope Street and South Governors Avenue, then proceeding 25 in a southerly direction along the centerline of South Governors Avenue to the point of 26 intersection of the centerlines of South Governors Avenue and Dover Street, then 27 proceeding in a westerly direction along the centerline of Dover Street to the point of 28 intersection of the centerlines of Dover Street and Westview Terrace, then continuing in a 29 northerly direction on the centerline of Westview Terrace to the point of intersection of the 30 centerline of Westview Terrace and New Burton Road, then proceeding in a northeasterly 31 direction on the centerline of New Burton Road to the point of intersection of New Burton 32 Road and West Street, then continuing in a northerly direction along the westerly right-of- 33 way line of West Street to the point of intersection of the westerly side of the right-of-way 34 of West Street and the northerly property line of lands now or formerly of Dover Rent-All, 35 Inc., then continuing in a westerly direction along said property line to the point of 36 intersection of said property line and the lands of Conrail Railroad, then proceeding in a 37 northerly direction along the easterly right-of-way line of Conrail Railroad in a northerly 18

Item 2. Proposed Ordinance #2024-08 – Amending Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II - Definitions, Section 4 - Target Area Page 2 38 direction to the point of intersection of the centerline of West North Street and then 39 westerly along the centerline of West North Street to Clarence Street and north along the 40 center line of Clarence Street to Slaughter Street, and west along the center line of Slaughter 41 Street to Cherry Street and north along the center line of Cherry Street to the intersection 42 with the center line of Lincoln Street to a point of intersection with an extension of the 43 westerly property line of lands now or of late of Michael Nash, being the site of the former 44 Diamond Ice Company, then proceeding in a northerly direction along the westerly 45 property line of the Nash property and in a line extending to the intersection of the southerly 46 property line of lands now or of late Paul T. and Aiko Moore, and then northwesterly and 47 then northerly along the southern and western property line of the Moore property and 48 extending north to an intersection with the centerline of Lincoln Street, and then easterly 49 along the centerline of Lincoln Street to a point of intersection of an extension of the 50 westerly property line of lands now or formerly of Frank Moore et al., and then northerly 51 along the western property of Frank Moore et al. and extending to a point of intersection 52 with the centerline of Forest Street, then easterly along the centerline of Forest Street to a 53 point of intersection with an extension of the westerly property of the lands now or formerly 54 of the Salvation Army, and then northerly and easterly along the western and north property 55 line of the Salvation Army property to the point of intersection with lands now or of late 56 Conrail Railroad, then northerly along the westerly property line of Conrail Railroad and 57 extending to a point of intersection with the centerline of West Division Street, and then 58 easterly along the centerline of East Division Street to the intersection of the easterly right- 59 of-way line of Conrail Railroad, and then northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of 60 Conrail Railroad to the intersection of the right-of-way of Conrail Railroad and the 61 northerly property line of lands now or of late of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., then 62 proceeding in an easterly direction a distance of 52.76 feet to the northeasterly corner of 63 the lands now or of late of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., then proceeding in a southerly 64 direction along the easterly property line of lands now or of late of Southern States 65 Cooperative, Inc., to the point of intersection of said property and the centerline of Mary 66 Street, then proceeding in an easterly direction along the centerline of Mary Street to the 67 point of beginning, being the point of intersection of the centerline of Mary Street and 68 North Governors Avenue, south along the centerline of North Governors Avenue to the 69 intersection of North Governors Avenue and Cecil Street, and west along the center line of 70 Cecil Street through the Wesley College Campus to the point of intersection of Cecil Street 71 and North State Street. 72 73 High Priority Target Area shall mean that part of the city more particularly described as 74 bounded by the street center lines as follows: 75 76 (a) Original High Priority Target Area Designation: 77 From the intersection of the centerlines of North Governors Avenue and Mary Street south 78 to the intersection of the centerlines of North Governors Avenue and Fulton Street, east to 79 the intersections of the center lines of Fulton Street and North State Street, south to the 80 intersection of the center lines of South State Street and Loockerman Street, east 202 feet 81 and then south 172 feet and then west 36 feet and south 73 feet, and west along the right- 82 of-way of North Street for 136 feet, and then south 45 feet along the center line of State 83 Street and then east 73 feet along the south right-of-way of North Street and then south 71 84 feet, and then west 11 feet and south six feet and west 20 feet and south 135 feet and west 19

Item 2. Proposed Ordinance #2024-08 – Amending Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II - Definitions, Section 4 - Target Area Page 3 85 8 feet and then south 22 feet, then west following the centerline of The Green to the south 86 intersection of the center lines of South State Street and The Green, south to West Water 87 Street and south 218 feet and west 205 feet and southwest 41 feet and west 246 feet and 88 north 102 feet and west 103 feet and northwest 3 feet and west 40 feet and southwest 9 feet 89 and west 44 feet and north to the intersection of South Governors Avenue and the centerline 90 of West Water Street and west to the intersection of the center lines of West Water Street 91 and South Queen Street, south along the center line of South Queen Street 541.11 feet and 92 then west to the center line of South West Street, and north to the intersection of the center 93 lines of West North Street and South West Street, and west to the intersection of the center 94 lines of West North Street and Clarence Street and north to the intersection of the center 95 lines of Clarence Street and Slaughter Street, and west along the center line of Slaughter 96 Street to Cherry Street and north along the center line of Cherry Street to the intersection 97 with the center line of Lincoln Street, and east along the center line of Lincoln Street to the 98 intersection of the center lines of Forest Street and South West Street, and north along the 99 center line of South West Street to the intersection of the center lines of West Street and 100 West Division Street, and west to the east property line of the Norfolk Southern railroad 101 track, and north along this property line to the intersection with the center line of Mary 102 Street, and west to the intersection of the center lines of Mary Street and North Governors 103 Avenue. 104 105 (b) Expanded boundary approved by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning 106 Issues, effective February 1, 2024: 107 108 (1) Beginning at the intersection of S. State Street and Loockerman Street and 109 then turning east 202 feet along the southern edge of Loockerman Plaza and 110 then turning north 110 feet to the northern edge of Legislative Avenue and 111 then following the northern edge of E. Loockerman Street 621 feet to the 112 westerly edge of the bridge crossing the St. Jones River at Mirror Lake and 113 then following the westerly edge of Mirror Lake to the boundary of lands of 114 the State of Delaware and then turning west and following the southern 115 boundary of said state lands until the intersection with Kings Highway and 116 then west along the southern edge of E. Reed Street to the original target area 117 boundary and co-located with that boundary south to the point of beginning. 118 119 (2) Being that the boundary extension encompassing 14 acres is approved by the 120 Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues. 121 122 (3) Subject to the condition that no rebates will be granted for expansion of the 123 gross square footage of the building on parcel 2-05-07705-04-5200-00001 124 unless an eligible project(s) mitigates future flood risks and improves the 125 resiliency of the site. Renovations to the existing building may be considered 126 appropriate, at the discretion of the Office of State Planning Coordination 127 (OSPC) and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). 128 129 (4) The boundary extension set forth above shall be incorporated into the City of 130 Dover’s GIS system as an amendment to the High Priority Target Area (a.k.a. 131 the Downtown Development District). 20

Item 2. Proposed Ordinance #2024-08 – Amending Appendix C - Downtown Redevelopment, Article II - Definitions, Section 4 - Target Area Page 4 132 ADOPTED: * 133 134 SYNOPSIS 135 This ordinance incorporates an addition of 14 acres to the City of Dover High Priority Target Area 136 (a.k.a. the Downtown Development District) as approved by the Cabinet Committee on State 137 Planning Issues (CCSPI) on February 1, 2024, by describing the physical boundary, the conditions 138 approved by the CCSP, and amending the City of Dover GIS system map. 139 140 (SPONSORS: NEIL, ANDERSON) 141 Actions History (Most recent first) 142 03/26/2024 - Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and 143 Administration 21

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