Contract - HUD - CDBG Consolidated Plan - 6/25/2020EXHIBIT "A"
Proposed Amendments to the CDBG 5 YR Consolidated Plan and CDBG 2019 Action Plan
No.
Section
Page
Added Language
Number
1.
ES-05 Executive
2
Under Ex. Summary #2 Summary of the Objectives and Outcomes
Summary
identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview: Added 4th
bullet point:
• Responding to the needs created by the COVID-19
Pandemic.
2.
NA-05
20
Under Non -housing Community Development Needs add 4th and
Overview-
5th bullet point:
Needs
• Code enforcement needs to provide property inspections
Assessment
and follow up on actions directly related to the
Overview
enforcement (not corrections) of state and local codes.
• COVID-19 needs include subsistence payment for utilities
and housing assistance.
3.
SP-05 Overview
85
1. First Paragraph: Geographic Priorities added: Census
Strategic Plan
Tracts
Overview
2. Second Paragraph: Priority Needs added: and responding
to needs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic
3. Under Goals added a 8th bullet point:
• COVID-19 assistance includes activities that
respond to the urgent needs created by the
COVID-19 pandemic
4.
SP-10
88
1. General allocation priorities (3rd paragraph) added:
Geographic
Qualified Census Tracts
Priorities
5.
SP-25 Priority
89
1. Added: Priority need #1 Associated Goals: Code
Needs
Enforcement & Public Services for COVID-19 Assistance
2. Under description added: Code Enforcement Economic
Development and Public Services for COVID-19 Assistance
6.
SP-25 Priority
92
1. During the development of the CDBG 2020 Action Plan
Needs under
and while consulting with city departments, CDBG staff
Narrative
realized that the neighborhood services division has
gotten an increase of calls from residents and
neighborhood leaders regarding the needs for code
enforcement in the low to moderate income
neighborhoods. Code enforcement division echoed that
and also the need for another 1.5 code enforcement
officer to patrol those areas exclusively.
2. On March13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a State of
Disaster in Texas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This
declaration remains effective. As a result of the COVID-19
pandemic, residents of the City of Round Rock are in need
of assistance with utility and housing payments.
7.
SP-35
95
Added the CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $397,375 and added
Anticipated
to CDBG 2019 funds: $686,770 for a total of anticipated resources
Resources
of $1,084,145
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8.
SP-45 Goals
101
Added the following Goals:
#7 Code Enforcement
#8 COVID-19 Pandemic Response
9.
SP-45 Goals
101
Added the following Goals with Name/start end dates/
Summary Table
Category/Geographic Area/Needs Addressed/Funding/Goal
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Outcome Indicator:
#7 Code Enforcement/ 2019-2024/non-housing comm
dev/qualified census tracts/$112,000/1.5 employees and also LMA
with number of persons to be assisted to be determined based on
areas served.
#8 Public Services:COVID-19 Pandemic Response/2019-2024/non-
housing comm dev/citywide/$397,375 CDBG-CV/Public service
activities/LMI/400 Persons assisted.
10.
SP 45 Goal
102
Added Goal #7 Code Enforcement: This Goal provides services
Descriptions
such as property inspections directly related to the enforcement of
state and legal codes in the low to moderate income areas of the
city.
Added Goal #8 Public Services COVID-19 Pandemic Response: This
goal provides subsistence payments for services such as utility and
housing payment assistance.
11.
AP -IS Expected
112
Add the CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $397,375 and added to
Resources
the CDBG 2019 funds: $686,770 for a total of anticipated
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resources of $1,084,145
12.
AP-20 Annual
115
Changed the home repair budget from $200,000 to $172,001
Goals and
Objectives
13.
AP-20 Goals
116
Added Goals with Name/start-end dates/category/geographic
and Objectives
area/needs addressed/funding/goal outcome indicator:
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#7: Code enforcement/2019-2024/non housing community
development/qualified census tracts/$$27,999/1.5 employees
#8: Public Services COVID-19 Assistance/2019-2024/non housing
community development public services/citywide/$397,375/public
service activities other than LMI housing benefit: 400 persons
assisted
14.
AP-20 Annual
117
Entered Goals #7:Code Enforcement: This goal provides services
Goals and
such as property inspections directly related to the enforcement of
Objectives:
state and legal codes in the low to moderate income areas of the
Goals
city
Descriptions
#8 Public Services COVID-19 Assistance: This goal provides
subsistence payments for services such as utility and housing
payment assistance.
15.
AP-35 Projects
118
Added 2 projects: Code Enforcement and Public Services COVID-19
16.
AP-38 Project
123-124
Added the following for #5 & #6:
Summary
Project name: Code enforcement
Target area: Qualified Census Tracts
Needs addressed: non housing comm development
Funding $27,999 (for 3 months of PY 2019)
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Description: Provide services such as property inspections directly
related to the enforcement of state and legal codes in the low to
moderate income areas of the City
Target date: 9/30/2020 or until project completion
Number to be served: to be determined based on the Census
tracts served
Location: Qualified Census Tracts
Planned activities: funding 1.5 code enforcement positions
#6: Project Name: Public Services COVID-9 assistance
Target area: Citywide
Goals supported: Provide assistance to residents affected by the
COVID-19 pandemic
Needs Addressed: Non housing community development
affordable housing
Funding: $397,375 CDBG-CV
Description: Funds will be used to provide COVID-19 assistance to
residents affected by COVID-19 pandemic with subsistence
payments
Target date: 9/30/2020 or until project completion
Number to be assisted: 400
Location: citywide
Planned activities: $397,375 of the CDBG-CV funds will be used to
provide public services such as subsistence payments for utility
and housing assistance
17.
AP-38 Project
119
Added the following: The following are the project summaries and
Summary
budgeted amounts. Should any of these projects not come to
fruition, have delays, have balances after completion with either
CDBG or CDBG-CV funds, the funds may be used for another
approved project.
18.
AP 85 Other
134
Changed funding amount for minor home repair from $200,000 to
Actions
$172,001
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49
CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Forni-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph I and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers ( including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.
1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
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Compliance with Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R.
Compliance ith Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it plans to provide tenant -based rental assistance, the tenant -based
rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR §§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in §92.214.
Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance
with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in
combinatio with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
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Discharge Policy — The recipient will establish and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and
where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities,
or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in
homelessness for these persons.
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
Exhibit "B"
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 12/31/2022
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
® Application
Changed/Corrected Application
* 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
® New
R Continuation * Other (Specify):
Revision
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
06/29/2020
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
B-20-MW-48-0514
TX 989679
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a. Legal Name:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
1027907920000
74-6017485
d. Address:
* Street1: 221 EAST MAIN STREET
Street2:
* City: IROUND ROCK
County/Parish: WILLIAMSON
* State: TX: Texas
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
* Zip / Postal Code: 78664-5271
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs.
Middle Name: G.
*First Name:
ELIZABETH
* Last Name: ALVARADO
Suffix:
Title:
CDBG COORDINATOR
Organizational Affiliation:
* Telephone Number:
512-341-3328
Fax Number:
*Email: EALVARADO@ROUNDROCKTEXAS.GOV
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
• 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
' Other (specify):
' 10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
114.218 I
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant Program for Entitlement Communities
' 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
1
• Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
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' 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan as amended to include CDBG-CV grant funds
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
" a. Applicant 31st " b Program/Project 31st
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17. Proposed Project:
' a. Start Date: 10/10/2019, • b. End Date: 09/30/2020
18. Estimated Funding (f):
' a. Federal [ 397, 375.001
' b. Applicant
' c. State
' d. Local
" e. Other �—
' f. Program Income l
`g.TOTAL [ 397,375.00
' 19. is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
Fla. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
' 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
Yes ®No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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21, *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained In the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
® —I AGREE
" The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list. is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: (Mr. 1 " First Name: (Craig 1
Middle Name: I l
' Last Name:
IMorgan [
Suffix: t J
' Title: [Mayor I
`Telephone Number. 1512-218-5410 Fax Number. [512-218-7097
*Email: (craigmorgan@roundrocktexas.gov
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' Signature of Authorized Representative:
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ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number: 4040-0009
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NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share
of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of project described in
this application.
Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the
terms of the real property title or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision at the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progressive reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards of merit systems for programs funded
under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F)
9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 86-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and 0) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the
application.
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
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11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance
with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S,C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470). EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq).
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
Mayor
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION J/ DATE SUBMITTED
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Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the consolidated plan:
1. For a period of not less than 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial
rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2. For a period of not less than 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation
or repair of a building or stWture.
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OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-
assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
commuilj and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
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