Planning and Development · PLG DEV YTD 2011 1,733 44,940 46,673 2010 1,673 44,581 46,254 0 10,000...

Planning and Development

gwinnettcounty, georgia

gwinnettcounty

Aaron Bovos

Board of Commissioners

County Administration

Charlotte Nash

Commission Chairman

Jace Brooks

District 1 Commissioner

Lynette Howard


Tommy Hunter


John Heard


Glenn Stephens

County Administrator Deputy County Administrator/CFO

Jace Brooks was sworn in as Distrcit 1 Commissioner in September 2012, and Tommy Hunter was sworn in as District 3 Commissioner on December 11, 2012.


Planning and Development Director (Acting) Bryan Lackey

Office Services Coordinator Melissa Vaughan

Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division Donna Joe

Economic Analysis and Planning Division

Economic Analysis Alan Durham Candice McKieCurrent Planning Jeff WestLong-Range Planning Nancy LovingoodPlanning Data Services Patrick Quinn

Development Division

Division Director of Development Kathy Holland

Plan Review

Section Manager Dana BaitesBuilding Plan Review Marcus CanadaDevelopment Plan Review Michael JennessFire Plan Review Steve CollinsStormwater Plan Review Adena FullardWater and Sewer Plan Review Charli Young

Permits and Inspections

Building Permits Shlaine CollinsBuilding and Development Inspections Joel RodriguezLicense and Revenue David O’Kelley

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Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division

Development Division – Plan Review

Development Division – Permits and Inspections

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Engage GwinnettUpdate


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November 30, 2012 Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners: SUBJECT: 2011 Annual Report of Planning and Development Activity I, along with the staff of the Department, am pleased to present the following report that summarizes the activities and accomplishments of 2011. Listed below are some of our major accomplishments for the year: • Continued work on the development of a Unified Development Ordinance which will update and

consolidate several development related ordinances

• Continued efforts, initiated in 2010, in development of the updated Gwinnett County Water and Wastewater Master Plan

• Established a Planning and Development Study Committee which evaluated and recommended modifications to the department’s operations to allow maintaining efficiency and effectiveness at current service levels

• Established a Vacant Structure registration process in conjunction with Code Enforcement to assist neighborhoods with vacant or abandoned structures with various property maintenance issues within Gwinnett County

I want to express my appreciation to the staff of the Department for their professionalism and dedication in meeting the needs of our customers and the citizens of Gwinnett. Additionally, I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners and the County Administrator for their support of the Department and our efforts. Sincerely, Bryan Lackey, PE Director of Planning and Development

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MissionMission

To enhance the quality of life and property values in Gwinnett County by plan-ning for growth and enforcing construction and environmental standards for de-velopment in new and revitalizing residential and non-residential neighborhoods.

To protect the natural environment and facilitate the creation of a built environ-ment desired by the citizens of Gwinnett County through planning and develop-ment review.

IntegrityWe are committed to conducting business responsibly with integrity through planning, reviewing, and monitoring of development.

ResponsivenessWe will endeavor to provide quality service to our customers in a timely manner.

ExcellenceWe will strive to maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers while committing ourselves to act with courtesy and professionalism.

TeamworkWe will encourage and support an environment where team members bring individual strengths and talents to work together to meet our unified goal of superior customer service.

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Water and Sewer Master PlanningThe Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division con-tinued its efforts, started in 2010, in leading the ef-fort to develop the Gwinnett County Water and Wastewater Master Plan. This plan, required by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning Dis-trict, will recommend future water and wastewa-ter infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, plants, etc.) that will be necessary to serve our citizens as growth occurs over the next 30 years. The plan will be fully aligned with the 2030 Unified Plan, being based on the population and employment projec-tions developed in that plan. It will be implemented using water and wastewater flow triggers in order to ensure the most effective and efficient use of funds to design and construct infrastructure as it is needed. The Master Plan completion is projected in 2012.

Unified Development Code and Sector Plan Request for ProposalGwinnett County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will formalize the community’s vision for future development, which was captured in the 2030 Unified Plan. The UDO will update, streamline, and combine the County’s existing zoning resolution, development regulations, and other related ordinances into one integrated code document that will embrace the new image, goals, and policies of the 2030 Unified Plan. By doing so, the UDO will help ensure that future development in the county is consistent with the community’s vision. A central goal of the UDO is to create a final product that is easily understood by the public, the development community, and Gwinnett County officials.

Planning and Development Study CommitteeIn an effort to help maintain the department’s current levels of service, in January 2011 the Board of Commissioners estab-lished the Planning and Development Study Committee. This committee was comprised of Board appointees to evaluate the department’s current operations and to recommended potential modifications that the department could make to maintain current service levels in light of recent and ongoing resource challenges. Committee recommendations will be included on the department’s 2012 Balanced Scorecard to track implementation.

Vacant Structure RegistryIn an effort to assist the neighborhoods in Gwinnett with various Property Maintenance issues associated with vacant or abandoned structures, the department, in collaboration with the Code Enforcement Unit, established a vacant structure registration process where the owner and/or a responsible party must register a vacant building to assist the neighborhood and the County in addressing the various property maintenance issues that will serve to help maintain the quality of life within these neighborhoods.

Major Accomplishments


Administration Division

Division Overview

Department Director (Acting) Bryan LackeyDivision Director – Development Kathy HollandPlan Review Manager Dana BaitesInspections Manager Joel RodriguezPlanner II Patricia HuguenardOffice Services Coordinator Melissa VaughanAdministrative Support Associate III Martha NashAdministrative Support Associate II Vicki HarrodAdministrative Support Associate II Cathy KuhlAdministrative Support Associate II Deborah ReevesAdministrative Support Associate II Pamela SiegmundAdministrative Support Associate II Amanda Street

Under the guidance of the Planning and Development Acting Director, Management and Administration is responsible for:• Overseeing the management of planning and development by developing vision, mission, and strategic plans to imple-

ment Board of Commissioners’ goals and objectives• Providing exceptional service to residents, visitors, property owners, and businesses of the County• Administering policies and procedures for compliance and enforcement of the ordinances and regulations• Assisting the County Administrator’s Office with special projects• Providing administrative support to department management staff• Managing day-to-day activities of the Planning and Development Department, including the preparation and administra-

tion of the annual department budget, annual and monthly reports, payroll, personnel, procurement, and management information reporting

• Providing administrative support to the Strategic Infrastructure Planning, Economic Analysis and Planning, and Develop-ment divisions


2011 vs. 2010 Visitors to Planning and Development (Annually)

2011 vs. 2010 Visitors to Planning and Development (Monthly)

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC2011 3,182 4,224 5,170 4,253 4,093 4,174 3,625 4,178 3,952 3,881 2,914 3,0272010 3,627 5,018 5,616 4,226 3,774 3,685 3,365 3,626 3,443 3,522 3,395 2,957

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2011 Actual 2010 Actual

Miscellaneous

40704002 $ 16,021 $ 21,969

Planning

40404002 $ 118,985 $ 92,630

Fire/Planning and Development

40407002 $ 670,687 $ 526,336

Land Development

40404001 $ 81,800 $ 217,100

40704001 292,689 247,456

Total $ 374,489 $ 464,556

Building Construction

40407001 $ 1,895,086 $ 1,802,009

Planning and Development Total $ 3,075,268 $ 2,907,500

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Division Overview

Manager of Economic Development Alan DurhamProgram Analyst II Candice McKieCurrent Planning Manager Jeff WestPlanner III Andrew MendzefPlanner I Todd HargravePlanner I Alicia McElheneyLong-Range Planning Manager Nancy LovingoodPlanner III James PugsleyPlanning Data Services Manager Patrick QuinnGIS Associate III Mike Pappas

Under the guidance of the Planning and Development Acting Director, the Economic Analysis and Planning Division is responsible for:• Attracting new businesses and providing expansion incentives for existing firms to increase jobs in Gwinnett• Optimizing the residential/non-residential balance in the tax digest• Increasing income and wealth demographics for Gwinnett• Encouraging revitalization and redevelopment• Developing and maintaining forecast models for long-term planning including revenue, expenditure, and population;

providing economic analysis and research in support of County management; publishing Gwinnett County Economic Indicators depicting the County’s economic climate

• Handling rezonings and Special Use Permits and preparing staff analyses to be used by the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners in conducting public hearings

• Maintaining files and records; providing staff support for the Municipal Gwinnett County Planning Commission• Maintaining official zoning maps and street name changes• Preparing, updating, and refining the Unified Plan and its components, e.g., land use, long-range transportation, and public

facilities plans• Providing current statistical information, forecasts, and other data used by other agencies and the public


2011 vs. 2010 Rezoning Applications Accepted

2011 vs. 2010 Special Use Permits

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC2011 8 1 6 1 5 6 2 1 10 5 5 02010 8 3 2 4 2 2 2 3 7 6 6 5

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Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division

Division Overview Division Director Donna Joe Section Manager Todd Cleaver

Under the guidance of the division director of the Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division, the division is responsible for:• Coordinating long-range infrastructure planning efforts in multiple County departments (most particularly Planning and

Development, DWR, Transportation, and Community Services) as well as between the County and other planning enti-ties to ensure that various infrastructure projects are all in alignment with long-term objectives of the 2030 Unified Plan



Division Overview

Building Plan Review

Planning Manager Marcus Canada Architect Don Alford Construction Manager I Monica Fenderson Architect John Powell Engineer III Claudia Reit Engineer IV Prem Shah

Development Plan Review

Planning Manager Michael Jenness Planner I Sharon Cook Business Officer Thuy Hotle Planner II Maria Serban Planner I Lauren Tidwell

Fire Plan Review

Fire Planning Manager Steven Collins Fire Planner II Jim Egan Fire Planner II Kenneth Ferguson Fire Planner II Shawn Gaunt

Stormwater Plan Review

Engineer V Adena Fullard Engineer II Cornelius Ani Development Inspector II Scott Medders Contract Inspector Associate III Gary Nicely Administrative Support Associate II Maja Radovic

Water and Sewer Plan ReviewPlanning Manager Charli Young Planner I Leslie McCoy Planner III Debra McKee



Under the guidance of the Development Division director, the division is responsible for regulation, plan review, and inspec-tion of land development and building construction activity in unincorporated Gwinnett County. The division also performs code enforcement for construction within incorporated areas of Gwinnett County limited to plan review and inspection of work associated with utility construction permits for water and sewer installation and plan review of commercial construc-tion projects for issuance of fire permits. The division enforces requirements of the development regulations, construction and fire codes, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance, Buffer, Landscape and Tree Ordinance, and the Metropolitan River Protection Act. Major responsibilities by section include:

• Building Plan Review: Performing construction code compliance review and authorizing issuance of building permits for commercial construction projects located in unincorporated Gwinnett County which includes enforcement of condi-tions of rezoning and special use permits that impact building design

• Development Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing and permitting all civil site plans, final plats, signs and various other land development activities located in unincorporated Gwinnett County; assigning street and subdivision names, issuing street addresses, approving location plans for new residences and additions to existing homes, reviewing Chattahoochee River Corridor plans, and providing administrative and technical support for the Zoning Board of Ap-peals (ZBA) and the Tree Advisory Committee (TAC)

• Fire Plan Review: Performing plan review for compliance with fire and accessibility codes and ordinances and authorizing issuance of fire permits for commercial construction projects located in Gwinnett County (unincorporated and incorpo-rated) which include fire sprinkler systems, racking, fire alarm and detection systems, commercial hoods and suppression systems, hazardous materials, and pyrotechnics

• Stormwater Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing, and inspecting all stormwater facilities for developer-installed projects; facilitating flood prevention, proper stormwater drainage, and protecting and enhancing water quality in streams and lakes in Gwinnett County

• Water and Sewer Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing, and inspecting all water and sewer mains and facili-ties for developer-installed projects including unincorporated Gwinnett County as well as the cities in Gwinnett; assisting developers and consultants during the design and construction phase of projects to ensure outstanding water and sewer facilities for the County



Division Overview

Building Permits

Permits Supervisor Shlaine Collins Service Associate III April Herren Service Associate I Peggy Jackson Service Associate I Leah Law Service Associate I Mary Rooks Service Associate I Helen Sessom

Building Inspections

Building Inspector III Andy Blalock Building Inspector III John Brown Building Inspector II Clay Felton Chief Building Inspector Todd Herget Building Inspector II Charles Hoffmeyer Building Inspector II Gill Johnson Chief Building Inspector Ray Leach Chief Building Inspector Johnny Lyons Building Inspector III Joe Martin Building Inspector III Buck Scharfnorth Building Inspector III Tony Smith

Development Inspections

Development Inspector III Ricky Britt Development Inspector III Mickey Burns Chief Development Inspector Bruce Erskine Development Inspector III Dougal Young

License and Revenue

Financial Manager David O’Kelley Financial Support Associate III Brandi Everett Financial Support Associate III Sandy Forrester Financial Support Associate III Cathy Malone



• Building Permits: Issuing building permits, handling building permit revisions, building permit renewals and extensions, temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Completion, replacement of permit cards, payment of re-inspection fees, subcon-tractor affidavits, contractor name changes, and subcontractor name changes

• Building Inspections: Inspecting all building construction including commercial structures, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and erosion and sediment controls to ensure adherence to applicable construction design plans, codes, standards, and zoning conditions; responding to citizen complaints; supporting the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals (BCCA)

• Development Inspections: Inspecting sites of approved development plans in unincorporated Gwinnett County including new streets, nonresidential driveways, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, stream buffer protection, grassing, curbing, paving, landscaping, buffers, tree save areas, and applicable conditions of rezoning or Special Use Permit approval; responding to citizen complaints

• License and Revenue: Administering the Occupation Tax and Business Regulation Ordinance, Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, Adult Entertainment Ordinance, Cable and Video Service Ordinance, Hotel/Motel Ordinance, Pawn Shop Ordinance, and Video Store Ordinance; collecting taxes and fees for occupation applications and renewals, Alcoholic Beverage License appli-cations and renewals, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Mixed Drink Tax, Financial Institution Tax, Rental Motor Vehicle Tax, Hotel/Motel Tax, Cable TV Franchise fees, and Commercial Solid Waste Regulatory fees

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2011 2010TOTAL PERMITS 7,710 6,789

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S-F PERMITS M-F PERMITS C/O/I PUBLIC BLD MISC2011 1,640 0 862 66 5,1422010 1,849 12 807 53 4,068

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2011 vs. 2010 Building Permits (Metro Atlanta)

COBB DEKALB FORSYTH FULTON GWINNETT HALL ROCKDALE WALTON

2011 9,817 1,739 4,464 931 7,710 2,123 140 467

2010 10,147 2,924 4,250 1,041 6,789 2,232 145 535

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COBB DEKALB FORSYTH FULTON GWINNETT HALL ROCKDALE WALTON2011 1,037 965 1,174 264 1,640 140 7 312010 682 894 1,125 317 1,849 147 11 39

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2011 2010YTD 2011: 53,824YTD 2010: 58,759

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2011 vs. 2010 Building Complaint Cases (Monthly)

2011 vs. 2010 Building Complaint Cases (Annually)

2011 2010

TOTAL CASES 227 226

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2011 vs. 2010 Total Development Inspections (RS/CMML/FP)

2011 2010RSDL/CMML/FP 3,823 3,794

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2011 2010RESIDENTIAL 1,049 1,277

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2011 vs. 2010 Residential Development Inspections (Monthly)

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YTD 2011: 1,049YTD 2010: 1,277


2011 vs. 2010 Commercial Development Inspections (Monthly)

2011 vs. 2010 Commercial Development Inspections (Annually)

2011 2010COMMERCIAL 2,757 2,504

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2011 2010

2011 200 194 232 191 181 310 271 296 286 252 175 1692010 226 223 223 214 161 194 169 276 206 221 206 185


YTD 2011: 2,757YTD 2010: 2,504

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2011 vs. 2010 Final Plats Development Inspections (Monthly)

2011 vs. 2010 Final Plats Development Inspections (Annually)


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2011 2010 YTD 2011: 17YTD 2010: 13

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2011 2010FINAL PLATS 17 13

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2011 vs. 2010 Replanted Acres

2011 vs. 2010 Miles of New Paved Streets

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2011 0 0 0.03 0.02 0.26 0.35 0.38 0 0 0.19 0 02010 0 0 0 0 0 0.12 0.83 1.26 0.20 0 0.59 0.20


YTD 2011: 1.23YTD 2010: 3.20

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2011 4.21 3.07 16.04 2.02 16.18 13.22 21.82 34.03 5.60 18.25 7.03 1.042010 52.49 12.96 12.12 34.80 69.69 47.94 19.50 49.05 6.01 13.31 1.10 0.36


2011 2010 YTD 2011: 142.51YTD 2010: 319.29

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2011 vs. 2010 Trees Planted and Preserved (Monthly)

2011 vs. 2010 Trees Planted and Preserved (Annually)

2011 2010GRAND TOTAL 4,734 6,603

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2011 22 351 1,895 247 345 407 191 816 84 155 202 192010 354 184 267 1,005 998 1,091 27 414 397 1,790 61 15


2011 2010 YTD 2011: 4,734YTD 2010: 6,603

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2011 vs. 2010 Development Complaint Cases (Monthly)

2011 vs. 2010 Development Complaint Cases (Annually)

2011 2010TOTAL CASES 37 34

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License and Revenue

2011 Actual Revenue vs. 2010 Actual:

2011 Actual 2010 Actual

Alcoholic Beverage Excise Taxes

40107002; 40107003; 40107004; 40107005 $ 5,137,881 $ 5,376,010

Alcoholic Beverage License Fees

40401003; 40401004; 40401005; 40401006; 40401008 $ 2,676,042 $ 2,784,177

Cable Television Franchise Fees

40101100 $ 2,543,970 $ 3,757,154

Financial Institutions Business License Tax

40110002 $ 1,016,689 $ 744,478

Hotel/Motel Occupancy Taxes

40107001 $ 6,545,657 $ 6,033,377

Occupancy Taxes

40101200; 40401009 $ 15,783,375 $ 13,541,906

Rental Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

40107016 $ 849,395 $ 806,580

Solid Waste Fees, Regulatory and Tipping

40101110; 41301002 $ 95,574 $ 777,842

License and Revenue Total $ 34,648,583 $ 33,821,524


2011 vs. 2010 Home-Based Licenses Issued


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2011 2010 YTD 2011: 2,441 YTD 2010: 3,280

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2011 vs. 2010 Commercial Licenses Issued


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YTD 2011: 1,762 YTD 2010: 1,556


2011 vs. 2010 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Issued

2011 vs. 2010 Occupation Tax Certificates Issued

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YTD 2011: 120 YTD 2010: 132

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2011 1,576 4,792 6,442 2,180 672 455 139 200 106 113 147 1372010 1,618 4,376 5,210 2,653 688 487 308 417 5,277 339 579 268


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YTD 2011: 16,959 YTD 2010: 22,220

2011 2010


Gwinnett County’s final update on Engage Gwinnett recommendations

On August 15, 2012, Gwinnett County released a final update to the recommendations made by both Engage Gwinnett and its technology-focused offshoot, the Excellence Though Innovation Task Force. Although formal reporting is ending, the valuable contributions by these citizens and their ideas will live on.

By the time of the final report, Gwinnett County had taken action on approximately three-quarters of the recommenda-tions made by Engage Gwinnett and pledged that progress will continue on the remaining recommendations. Those actions reduced annual spending by millions of dollars and created new sources of income for county government, offsetting declin-ing tax revenues.

Another significant result of Engage Gwinnett was a follow-up review of the County’s computer systems, policies, and processes conducted by a group of outside volunteers with relevant knowledge and experience. The Excellence Through Innovation recommendations were aimed at maximizing efficiency and prioritizing long-term information technology goals. The County had accepted and acted on approximately one-third of those suggestions by the publication of the final report; progress will continue on the remaining recommendations.

Together, these two teams of citizen volunteers had a significant impact on County operations and finances. They donated countless hours of valuable time and brought a variety of outside perspectives and priorities to the table. Yet again, the Gwinnett County community pulled together to weather a perfect storm of global recession and falling tax revenues with a steadily growing population and increased needs for services.

For many years to come, we will continue to feel the impact of budget cuts resulting from these recommendations. Gwin-nett is now on a more sustainable path of less costly and increasingly efficient government that provides a firm foundation for future growth of our local economy.

This was a very challenging and time-consuming process, and the Board of Commissioners has expressed deep appreciation for the support of everyone involved.


Update

To view Gwinnett County’s final report on Engage Gwinnett and Excellence Through Innovation recommendations, please visit

www.EngageGwinnett.com

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