Resolution 2024-33091 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33091
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE (LUSC), AT THE MAY 28, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING TO
NOT PROCEED WITH THE POTENTIAL PARKING SOLUTION FOR
PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL PARKING AS PART OF THE WEST
AVENUE PHASE II (SEGMENT 1 AND 2) PROJECT, BROUGHT FORTH
BY THE WEST AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (WAVNA),
LINCOLN BAY TOWERS (1450 LINCOLN ROAD) AND AREA
RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2023, the City Commission approved a referral to
the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC), to consider a
potential parking proposal for permanent residential parking as part of the West Avenue
Phase II Improvements (segments 1 and 2) project, brought forth by the West Avenue
Neighborhood Association (WAvNA), Lincoln Bay Towers (1450 Lincoln Road) and area
residents; and
WHEREAS, the referral asked that the Administration carefully evaluate the
proposal, discuss the proposal further with WAvNA and area stakeholders, and advise
the committee on its feasibility; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2024, the PSNQLC discussed the item and referred it
to the City Commission for additional discussion; and
WHEREAS, the proposal referenced above was first brought to the attention of
City staff on July 25, 2023, and included an alternate alignment for the Baywalk and the
construction of an elevated parking deck; and
WHEREAS, the proposal, as described in the communication from July of 2023
with accompanying sketch, was as follows:
Instead of going all the way to Lincoln Rd, the Baywalk could stop at
its current location (northern part of the Capri). At that point, the
Baywalk could become a walkway at 1450 Lincoln Rd property
following their south property line instead of the bay. It would then
come out in between 1450 Lincoln Rd and 1400 Lincoln Rd which
would bring the Baywalk user in line with Lincoln Court where they
must continue once they cross Lincoln Rd.
Even with 6-foot-wide walkway and a separation fence or partition, the
parking lot behind 1450 could probably still hold about twenty spaces.
They would only lose the current spaces which allow parallel parking
against their building on the South.
This ground area could be used for public residential parking with an
agreement for 1450 Lincoln Rd giving about 20 parking spaces.
For 1450 Lincoln to get back their lost parking in the area discussed
above, the city could use the funds available for the Baywalk and build
a second-floor parking level ... on the South Side of the 1450 Lincoln
Building. 1450 already has a ramp giving access to that second-floor
level that a new second level could be connected to it.
WHEREAS, preliminary evaluation of the proposal identified items requiring further
consideration; and
WHEREAS, for example, Land Development Regulations may not allow for the
construction of the elevated parking deck without waivers or variances, vehicular access
to neighboring properties would need to be maintained, construction of the elevated deck
may interfere with fire department access, and long-term agreements and easements will
need to be established with the property; and
WHEREAS, in order to more fully analyze the proposal, a consultant would need
to be retained to analyze the proposal and examine these and other concerns in detail,
identify any impediments and determine a cost to complete; and
WHEREAS, a feasibility study of this nature should include, at a minimum, a
Boundary and Topographic Survey, geotechnical testing, underground utility identification
and investigation, research of as-built records, structural analysis, code review and
construction cost estimate; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of this type of analysis, could exceed
$100,000 and take several months; and
WHEREAS, the Administration does not recommend moving forward with the
concept of rerouting the Baywalk and providing structured parking in the rear yard of
Lincoln Bay Towers; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission referred for
discussion, Item R9 AH, Discussion to Consider a Potential Parking Solution for
Permanent Residential Parking as Part of the West Avenue Phase II (Segment 1 and 2)
Project, to a special meeting of the LUSC, which was scheduled and held on May 28,
2024; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2024, the LUSC discussed this item and passed a motion
accepting the Administration's recommendation to not move forward with this proposal
and close this item with no further action; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee, at its May 28, 2024 special meeting, the Administration recommends that the
Mayor and City Commission approves the resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee(LUSC), at the May 28, 2024 special meeting, not to proceed with the potential
parking solution for permanent residential parking as part of the West Avenue Phase II
(Segment 1 and 2) Project, brought forth by the West Avenue Neighborhood Association
(WAvNA), Lincoln Bay Towers (1450 Lincoln Road) and area residents.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a* day of 7/(me , 2024.
ven Meiner, Mayor
ATTEST A / APPROVED AS TO
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Rafael E. Granath:), City Clerk /o//o/ a;zf-
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION.MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: June 26, 2024
TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE
AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (LUSC), AT THE SPECIAL MAY 28, 2024
MEETING, TO REJECT THE PROPOSAL FOR THE POTENTIAL PARKING
SOLUTION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL PARKING AS PART OF THE WEST
AVENUE PHASE II (SEGMENT 1 AND 2) PROJECT, BROUGHT FORTH BY THE
WEST AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (WAVNA), LINCOLN BAY
TOWERS (1450 LINCOLN RD)AND AREA RESIDENTS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On May 15, 2024,the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) referred items C4 AQ and
R9 AH to the LUSC (Exhibit A) to (1) discuss/consider expanding parking options for residents
within the West Avenue neighborhood by permanently converting approximately 133 metered on-
street parking spaces within parking Zone 12, to metered 24-hour residential spaces and (2)
discussion to consider a potential parking solution for permanent residential parking as part of the
West Avenue Phase II (Segment 1 and 2) Project.
On September 13, 2023, the City Commission approved a referral to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC), to consider a potential parking proposal for
permanent residential parking as part of the West Avenue Phase II Improvements (segments 1
and 2) project, brought forth by the West Avenue Neighborhood Association (WAvNA), Lincoln
Bay Towers (1450 Lincoln Rd) and area residents. The referral asked that the Administration
carefully evaluate the proposal, discuss the proposal further with WAvNA and area stakeholders,
and advise the committee on its feasibility. On March 20, 2024, the PSNQLC discussed the item
and referred it to the City Commission for additional discussion.
ANALYSIS
Parking at Lincoln Bay Towers (1450 Lincoln Rd)
The proposal referenced above was first brought to the attention of city staff on July 25,
2023, and includes an alternate alignment for the Baywalk and the construction of an
elevated parking deck. The proposal, as described in the communication from July of
2023 with accompanying sketch, is as follows:
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Instead of going all the way to Lincoln Rd, the Baywalk could stop at
its current location (northern part of the Capri). At that point, the
Baywalk could become a walkway at 1450 Lincoln Rd property
following their south property line instead of the bay. It would then
come out in between 1450 Lincoln Rd and 1400 Lincoln Rd which
would bring the Baywalk user in line with Lincoln Court where they
must continue once they cross Lincoln Rd.
Even with 6-foot-wide walkway and a separation fence or partition, the
parking lot behind 1450 could probably still hold about twenty spaces.
They would only lose the current spaces which allow parallel parking
against their building on the South.
This ground area could be used for public residential parking with an
agreement for 1450 Lincoln Rd giving about 20 parking spaces.
For 1450 Lincoln to get back their lost parking in the area discussed
above, the city could use the funds available for the Baywalk and build
a second-floor parking level ... on the South Side of the 1450 Lincoln
Building. 1450 already has a ramp giving access to that second-floor
level that a new second level could be connected to it.
Preliminary evaluation of the proposal identifies items requiring further consideration. For
example, Land Development Regulations may not allow for the construction of the elevated
parking deck without waivers or variances, vehicular access to neighboring properties will need
to be maintained, construction of the elevated deck may interfere with fire department access,
and long-term agreements and easements will need to be established with the property.
In order to more fully evaluate the proposal, a consultant would need to be retained to analyze
the proposal and examine these and other concerns in detail, identify any impediments and
determine a cost to complete. A feasibility study of this nature should include, at a minimum, a
Boundary and Topographic Survey, geotechnical testing, underground utility identification and
investigation, research of as-built records, structural analysis, code review and construction cost
estimate. It is anticipated that the cost of this type of analysis, could exceed $100,000 and take
several months to complete. Funding would need to be identified and appropriated.
The Administration does not recommend moving forward with the concept of rerouting the
Baywalk and providing structured parking in the rear yard of 1450 Lincoln Rd.
On May 28, 2024,the LUSC discussed this item and passed a motion, by acclamation,accepting
the Administration's recommendation to reject this proposal and close this item with no further
action.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Not applicable.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on . See BIE at:
https://www.miamibeachfl qov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
adopt a resolution to reject the proposal for the potential parking solution for permanent residential
parking as part of the West Avenue Phase II (segment 1 and 2) project, brought forth by the West
Avenue Neighborhood Association (WAvNA), Lincoln Bay Towers (1450 Lincoln Rd) and area
residents.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
•
•
Department
Capital Improvement Projects
• Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
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6/7/24,4:48 PM Coversheet EXHIBIT A
Committee Assignments-Ct4-At1
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO' Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM. Commissioner David Suarez
DATE. May 15, 2024
SUBJECT REFERRAL TO THE JUNE 10, 2024 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (LUSC) -
DISCUSS/CONSIDER EXPANDING PARKING OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WITHIN THE WEST
AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD BY PERMANENTLY CONVERTING APPROXIMATELY 133
METERED ON-STREET PARKING SPACES WITHIN ZONE 12, TO METERED 24-HOUR
RESIDENTIAL SPACES.
FacKOROIINDIHISTORY
Was Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying?
No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
Please place on the May 15, 2024 agenda a referral to the June 10, 2024 Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) to
discuss/consider permanently converting approximately 133 existing metered on-street parking spaces within the project area of
the West Avenue Phase II Improvements North of 14 Street project(Project), to hybrid spaces that are available on a 24-hour basis
to both residents (residential permit)and non-residents(metered).
The Project will result in a reduction of approximately 102 on-street parking spaces for resident use within Zone 12 (Attachment A).
As a result of parking loss, the City Commission directed the Administration via Resolution 2023-32474 to identify parking options
to mitigate that loss. and present short term (during construction)solutions prior to the displacement of any residential parking due
to construction of the project.
Among the short-term parking solutions approved by the City Commission via Resolution 2023-32518 was the temporary
conversion of approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within parking Zone 12, which roughly approximates the limits
of construction for the Project. to hybrid residential/metered spaces at all times. These spaces are currently pay-to-park spaces
from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays only, accessible to residents from 6.00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 24 hours on Saturdays and
Sundays. This short-term parking option will convert these spaces to 24-hour access for residents, while remaining accessible as
metered parking spaces to non-residents as well.
Given the complexity of the Project and limited opportunities to mitigate parking loss, I would like to discuss with my colleagues the
possibility of permanently converting some, if not all, of these 133 spaces to 24-hour hybrid resident access/metered spaces to
ensure no net loss of residential parking in this zone.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
1s this a"Residents Right is Does this item utilize G.O
Know"Nem,-pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner David Suarez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
U Exhibit A-Zone 12 Upper West Avenue Residential Parkingfjag
https://miamibeach.novusagenda com/agendapublidCoverSheet as s?ItemID=359 08M tingID=1361 1/2
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EXHIBIT A
New Business and Commission Reguesta-R9 AN
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM' Rickelle Williams. Interim City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT'. DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A POTENTIAL PARKING SOLUTION FOR PERMANENT
RESIDENTIAL PARKING AS PART OF THE WEST AVENUE PHASE II (SEGMENT 1 AND 2)
PROJECT
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On September 13, 2023, the City Commission approved a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee (PSNQLC), to consider a potential parking proposal for permanent residential parking as part of the West Avenue
Phase II Improvements (segments 1 and 2) project (Exhibit A), brought forth by the West Avenue Neighborhood Association
(WAVNA), Lincoln Bay Towers(1450 Lincoln Road)and area residents.The referral asked that the Administration carefully evaluate
the proposal, discuss the proposal further with WAvNA and area stakeholders, and advise the committee on its feasibility. On
March 20, 2024,the PSNQLC discussed the item and referred it to the City Commission for additional discussion.
Members of WAvNA have spent considerable time developing options to minimize the loss of permanent residential parking as a
result of the West Avenue Project. The proposal offers a potential partnership with one of the area stakeholders, the Lincoln Bay
Towers, to develop a parking deck on the existing parking lot located on the south side of the condominium building, to provide for
additional, permanent public parking for the benefit of area residents.
ANA'YCIC
Parking at Lincoln Bay Towers(1450 Lincoln Road)
The proposal referenced above was first brought to the attention of city staff on July 25, 2023, and includes an alternate alignment
for the Baywalk and the construction of an elevated parking deck. The proposal, as described in the communication from July of
2023 with accompanying sketch, is as follows'.
Instead of going all the way to Lincoln Rd, the Baywalk could stop at its current location (northern part of the Capri). Al that point,
the Baywalk could become a walkway at 1450 Lincoln Rd property following their south property line instead of the bay. It would
then come out in between 1450 Lincoln Rd and 1400 Lincoln Rd which would bring the Baywalk user in line with Lincoln Court
where they must continue once they cross Lincoln Rd.
Even with 6-foot-wide walkway and a separation fence or partition, the parking lot behind 1450 could probably still hold about
twenty spaces. They would only lose the current spaces which allow parallel parking against their building on the South.
This ground area could be used for public residential parking with an agreement for 1450 Lincoln Rd giving about 20 parking
spaces.
For 1450 Lincoln to get back their lost parking in the area discussed above. the city could use the funds available for the Baywalk
and build a second-floor parking level ...on the South Side of the 1450 Lincoln Building. 1450 already has a ramp giving access to
that second-floor level that a new second level could be connected to it.
Evaluation of the proposal identifies items requiring further consideration. For example, Land Development Regulations may not
allow for the construction of the elevated parking deck without waivers or variances, vehicular access to neighboring properties will
need to be maintained, construction of the elevated deck may interfere with fire department access, and long-term agreements and
easements will need to be established with the property.
Recent communication with the President of the Lincoln Bay Towers Association, confirmed that the association's Board of
Directors favors, in order of preference, three (3) options regarding the alignment of the Baywalk. (1) Do not build the Baywalk at
this property and allow the overland connection to happen along Lincoln Terrace: (2) implement the proposal above by re-aligning
the Baywalk through an overland walkway along the south side of the property, resulting in the addition of public parking spaces:
(3) construct the over-water Baywalk as designed. The Board expressed reservations with the construction of the over-water
Baywalk, but made it clear that they are willing to consider any option.
Discussions with representatives of WAvNA, indicated support of either the over-water Baywalk or the alternate alignment through
the Lincoln Bay Towers property.
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EXHIBIT A
In order to more fully analyze the proposal, should the City Commission elect to proceed, a consultant will need to be retained to
analyze the proposal and examine these and other concerns in detail, identify any impediments and determine a cost to complete.
A feasibility study of this nature should include, at a minimum, a Boundary and Topographic Survey, geotechnical testing.
underground utility identification and investigation, research of as-built records, structural analysis, code review and construction
cost estimate. It is anticipated that the cost of this type of analysis, could exceed $100,000 and take several months. Funding will
need to be identified and appropriated.
Regular Long-Term Parking Solution Update
On October 5, 2023. the Design-Builder delivered a parking code analysis reflecting the impacts of the various parking regulations
and codes as well as assumptions and recommendations regarding mitigation strategies which could result in an improvement in
the number of retained, permanent. on-street parking spaces within the project area. The May 2022, parking study performed by
the Design-Builder, indicates that the currently planned 246 on-street parking spaces results in a reduction of 102 parking spaces.
Ultimately, the number of parking spaces retained, beyond those in the current design, will be dependent on the strategies selected
and the reconciliation of code and standard requirements.
On November 6, 2023, city staff met with representatives of the community and neighboring properties to discuss the potential
long-term parking strategies identified in the parking code analysis and the commencement of construction activities at the pump
station site. Those in attendance expressed support for the commencement of construction activities at the pump station site and
the advances made regarding long term parking strategies, with the understanding that every effort to identify additional parking
gains should continue. During that meeting, city staff informed the residents that the project would incorporate revisions to the
drawings identified as option 8 of the analysis.
On November 8, 2023, city staff attended the WAvNA regularly scheduled meeting and provided an update on the project.
informing those present of the long-term parking strategies and the upcoming commencement of construction activities. Those in
attendance were supportive of the developments in the Project and thanked city staff for their efforts in attempting to address the
community's concerns.
On December 20, 2023, via LTC 559-2023 (Exhibit B), the Administration communicated that the strategies and alternatives
presented in the code analysis had been vetted by the project team, and that the project drawings will be revised to incorporate
those parameters included in Option 8 of the analysis, returning approximately 44 parking spaces to the project area and reducing
the parking loss to approximately 58 on street parking spaces. For more information regarding impacts identified in the parking
analysis. refer to LTC#457-2023 which provides a parking solution update to the Mayor and City Commission.
On December 23. 2023, WavNA forwarded a resolution to city staff, in support of the City's plan to proceed with the West Avenue
Neighborhood Phase II Improvement Project, incorporating revised parking strategies identified as option 8 in the parking analysis.
or in the alternative, option 7, should the city be unable to include additional parking spaces on Flamingo Way and/or 14 Terrace
(Exhibit C).
Parking on Bay Road
On November 6, 2023, representatives of WAvNA and area residents provided a design suggestion for Bay Road, north of Lincoln
Road (Exhibit D). The suggestion mimics the current parking arrangement on 1st Street, with two (2) rows of parallel parking
aligned in the center of the roadway with a landscape island. City staff reviewed the suggestion and determined that the right-of-
way of 1st Street is wider than Bay Road, making that arrangement possible at that location, but not on Bay Road. However, at the
behest of the residents and in the interest of augmenting on-street parking, city staff developed a similar layout, consisting of a
single parallel parking lane in the center of the road, which could provide additional on-street parking spaces. Further vetting has
demonstrated that the layout does not comply with the National Fire Protection Association Code, engineering best practices or
other requirements. However, city staff continues to work with the Miami Beach Fire Department in order to further examine the
feasibility of this layout.
Regular Short-Term Parking Solution Update
The Administration and project team evaluated multiple mitigation strategies,and on March 27, 2023,the City Commission adopted
Resolution 2023-32518, approving four (4) short-term parking options to mitigate the loss of parking during construction in the
neighborhood as a result of the West Avenue Phase 2 Neighborhood Improvement Project.The short-term strategies include'
1 Engage private parking providers to provide approximately 50 parking spaces to residents at a reduced rate, to be partially
subsidized by the City. Discussions with private owners resulted in an arrangement to provide for 50 spaces to be charged at$135
per month, with the City subsidizing $75 per month for the spaces, and the residents paying the balance ($60). The Commission
authorized up to$75,000 per year,during construction,for this purpose.
2. Convert approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces within the zone (commercial), to metered 24-hour residential
spaces. These spaces are currently pay-to-park spaces, accessible to residents during nights and weekends only. The proposed
short-term parking option would convert these spaces to 24-hour access for residents, while remaining accessible to non-residents
as well.
3. Expand the residential parking zone to include City owned Parking Lot P-24, located at 1671 West Avenue, allowing residents to
utilize up to 42 spaces once construction of the overall project is complete. These spaces would remain 'pay-to-park' for non-
residents or those who do not hold a valid parking pass.
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EXHIBIT A
4. Provide approximately 18 temporary parking spaces on 14th Terrace, and approximately 10 temporary parking spaces on
Flamingo Way, between Bay Road and West Avenue.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
CONCLUSION
The Administration does not recommend moving forward with the concept of rerouting the baywalk and providing structured
parking in the rear yard of Lincoln Bay Towers. Should the Commission elect to proceed, the City would need to engage a
consultant to prepare a feasibility study to include. at a minimum, a Boundary and Topographic Survey, geotechnical testing,
underground utility identification and investigation, research of as-built records, structural analysis, code review and construction
cost estimate. It is anticipated that the cost of this type of analysis. could exceed $100.000 and take several months. Funding will
need to be identified and appropriated.
The Administration is moving forward with the redesign of the West Avenue Neighborhood Improvements Phase 2 project to
incorporate changes to the parking plans (option 8 of the parking study)which will return approximately 44 parking spaces. Staff
continues to pursue additional long-term parking mitigation strategies.
Applicable Arse
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right to Does this item utilize G 0
Know"item,_pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
l✓
Capital Improvement Projects
ATTACHMF NT4:
Description
O Fxhibit A.Referral Memo from September 11, 2023 Meeting Item C41S
o Exhibit B-LTG 559-2023
O Exhibit C-WAvNA Resolution
o Fxhihit D-Resident Bay Road Suggestion
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