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Of
Residential Improved Property
For
County Board of Equalization
IVERSON TIM D
Petitioner
vs.
Weld County Assessor's Office
Respondent
Docket Number: 2021-2008
Parcel Number: 080534400083/084/085
Schedule Number: R6780551/R6780552/R6780553
Appeal Number: 2008230162/63/64
Date: 2021-07-27
Time: 1:00 PM
Board: 1
Prepared By
Duane M Robson
Assessor's Office Senior Appraiser
Assessor's Indicated Value
RESIDENTIAL $483,671
TOTAL: $483,671
Subject Photo
General Description and Market Summary
Subject Site and Improvements
The subject property is located at 5 011 F St. in Weld County. The legal description of the
property is PT 34-6-66 LotA and Lot B of Rec Exemption RE 11-0008.
The subject is a frame aluminum residential improvement constructed in 1996. It has 1,510
square feet of finished living area above grade. There is 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The
Assessor has classified the structure as a mixed residence and outbuilding of average
quality construction. It shares common walls with a 1,626 square foot, good quality barn.
There are an additional three outbuildings on the property of minor utility.
The total land size is 83.092 acres and it is being valued as three separate parcels. There is
an 8.0 acre parcel along with a 67.202 acre parcel. Both of these are vacant and consist of a
former gravel mine that is now in the process of being reclaimed. There is also a 7.89 acre
parcel that was not part of the mining operation. All the improvements are located on this
parcel.
The assessor's staff completed a physical inspection (exterior only) on August 25th, 2020.
Market Approach Summary
The subject property has been classified as Residential for assessment purposes. Residential property
value shall be determined solely by consideration of the Market Approach to Value {39-1-103(5)(a),
CRS
As required by 39-1-104(10.2), CRS, the market value is determined by utilizing data from the period of
one and one-half years immediately prior to June 3 0th, 2020. If sufficient comparable valuation data is
not available within the eighteen -month time period, the assessor shall use market data from the five
year period immediately prior to June 3 0th, 2020. When appropriate, all sales are to be time adjusted to
the appraisal date of June 30th, 2 02 0.
Although the appraisal date is June 30, 2020, the physical characteristics are reflective of the property as
of January 1, 2021.
The comparable sales in this report were selected using county records and the Multiple Listing Services.
The Weld County Assessor's Office has verified that the comparable sales are arms -length transactions
based on review of the Real Property Transfer Declaration, telephone or personal confirmation
interviews and physical inspections to confirm property characteristics at the time of sale.
DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE: The most probable price, as of a specified date, in cash, or in terms
equivalent to cash, or in other precisely revealed terms, for which the specified property rights should
sell after reasonable exposure in a competitive market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, with
the buyer and seller each acting prudently, knowledgeably, and for self interest, and assuming that
neither is under undue duress. {The Appraisal Institute}
The market value of all three properties as of June 30th, 2020 is a total value of:
Assessor's Indicated Value
RESIDENTIAL $483,671
TOTAL: $483,671
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The total land size of this parcel is 7.89 acres. The two panhandles comprise 2.05 acres and are
valued at $500/acre for a total value of $1,025. The remainder of the parcel is 5.84 acres valued at
$34,026/acre for a value of $198,713. Total land value for this 7.89 acre parcel is $199,738.
Sales used to value this parcel
Account Sale Date Sale Price Acres $/acre
R8947070 3/11/2019 $165,000 2 $82,500
R8957401 5/17/2019 $180,000 5.03 $35,785
R3346305 10/19/2018 $194,000 5.98 $32,441
R8959142 4/23/2020 $235,000 9.82 $23,931
Subject
5.84 $34,026
The total value of all three parcels is $4,000, $33,601, and $199,738 for a total combined
land value of $237,339 for the 83.092 acres.
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Improvements
Building,Year
Built
Size
(Sqft)
2019
2021
Residential portion
of barn
1996
1,.510
51731098
$214,399
Outbuilding
portion
of barn
1996
1,626
$23,946
$21,726
i lay Shed
2009
735
$2,474
$1,996
Utility Bundling
1980
723
$2,364
$21523
Utility
tilit
Shed
1955
3,024
94,749
$5,688
Total
$206,631
$2461332
Final Reconciliation
For non -buildable land, the value was set at a minimal land value ($500/acre). For that
portion of land that is buildable, the value was established using market sales of
property with similar usable space.
The outbuilding improvements were valued on a cost basis and depreciated
accordingly.
The residential improvement was valued using a market driven cost approach.
Residences built within an outbuilding are unique and the sales of those tend to be
scarce. The value was derived by calculating the replacement cost new, then
depreciating the improvement to account for it's age. That value is then given an
economic adjustment based on sales of all residential improvements in this area.
Account
Type
Value
R6780553
Land
.4,000
R6780552
Land
$33,601
R57805.51
Land
$199/.738
X6780551
Improvements
$246,332
Total Value $483,671
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Brenda Dones
Weld County Assessor
1400 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
RECEIVED
JUL 1 3 2021
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Date of Notice: 6/30/2021
Telephone: (970) 400-3650
Fax: (970) 304-6433
Office Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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The Assessor has carefully studied all available information, giving particular attention to the
specifics included on your protest. The Assessor's determination of value after review is based on
the following:
Your property has been uniformly valued following Colorado law. Your protest of value has been
denied due to comparison of other similar properties which sold during the Jan 2019 to June 2020
time period.
If you disagree with the Assessor's decision, you have the right to appeal to the County
Board of Equalization for further consideration, § 39-8-106(1)(a), C.R.S.
The deadline for filing real property appeals is July 15.
The Assessor establishes property values. The local taxing authorities (county, school district, city,
fire protection, and other special districts) set mill levies. The mill levy requested by each taxing
authority is based on a projected budget and the property tax revenue required to adequately fund
the services it provides to its taxpayers. The local taxing authorities hold budget hearings in the fall.
If you are concerned about mill levies, we recommend that you attend these budget hearings.
Please refer to last yeas tax bill or ask your Assessor for a listing of the local taxing authorities.
Please refer to the reverse side of this notice for additional information.
Agent (If Applicable):
2021-2007
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R6780552
County Board of Equalization Hearings will be held from
July 26th through August 5th at 1150 O Street.
To appeal the Assessor's decision, complete the Petition to the County Board of Equalization shown
below, and mail, file online, or deliver a copy of both sides of this form to:
Weld County Board of Equalization
1150 O Street, P O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80631
Telephone (970) 356-4000 ext, 4225
Online: www co weld.co.us/appsl/cboe/
To preserve your appeal rights, your Petition to the County Board of Equalization - must be
postmarked or delivered on or before July 15 for real property — after such date, your right to
appeal is lost. You may be required to prove that you filed a timely appeal; therefore, we
recommend that all correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing.
You will be notified of the date and time scheduled for your hearing. The County Board of
Equalization must mail a written decision to you within five business days following the date of the
-decision. The County Board of Equalization must conclude hearings and render decisions by August
5, § 39-8-107(2), C.R.S. If you do not receive a decision from the County Board of Equalization and
you wish to continue your appeal, you must file an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals by
September 10, § 39-2-125(1)(e), C.R.S.
If you are dissatisfied with the County Board of Equalization's decision and you wish to continue your
appeal, you must appeal within -30 days of the date of the County Board's written decision to ONE of
the following:
Board of Assessment Appeals District Court
1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Contact the Distnct Court in the County
Denver, CO 80203 where the property is located. See your
(303) 866-5880 local telephone book for the address and
www.dola.colorado.gov/baa telephone number.
Binding Arbitration
i=or a list of arbitrators, contact the County Commissioners at the address listed for the County Board
of Equalization.
If the date for filing any report, schedule, claim, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document
falls upon a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed to have been timely filed if filed
on the next business day, § 39-1-120(3), C.R.S.
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What is your estimate of the property's value as of June 30, 2020? (Your opinion of value in terms of a
specific dollar amount is required for real property pursuant to § 39-8-106(1.5), C.R S )
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What is the basis for your estimate of value or your reason for requesting a review? (Please attach
additional sheets as necessary and any supporting documentation, i.e., comparable sales, rent roU, onginal
installed cost, appraisal, etc )
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Email Address
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July 20, 2021
Esther E. Gesick
Clerk to the Board
Weld County Board of Commissioners
And Board of Equalization
Account R6780551, R6780552, R6780553
Dear Board of Equalization,
RECEIVED
JUL 21 2021
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
The classification of the above 3 accounts is in dispute. Weld Assesor identifies them as
residential, while Weld Planning identifies them as AG -Waste -Land -4167, The
identification of 552, 553 is the issue, however the land value associated with 551 is
extremely inaccurate due to the existence of the Boyd and Freeman ditch and its
easement which encompasses approximately 75% of 551 land mass. The assessed value
of 551 land should be reduced 75% dating back to 2011. The inception and creation of
the associated Recorded Exemption was and is a cruel and heinous offense to Weld
County's agricultural values. I am not available 7/27/2021 for docket 2021-2006,
AS0109.
Tim Iverson
2021 REAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF VALUATION
This is a condensed version of your Notice of Valuation. See your entire Notice of Valuation, a
'complete property report, further detells on the appeal process, safes data used for the valuation tyde,
and a protest fll application at
residential proper�y is 7.15%. Geiraraily a - -
Your property was valued as it existed on January 1,
June 30, 2020.
Lt+ pelDescription
T A REC EXEMPT RECX11-0008
The assessment rate for
using appraisal data from the period ending
FOR M THE VALUE DIFFERENCE REFLECTS A 2 YEAR CHANGE.
THE PRIOR YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS 566. THE CURRENT YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $4,447.
THIS RESULTS IN A DECREASE OF 4119. THIS ESTIMATE IS BASED ON 2020 TAX RATES. YOU WILL RECEIVE A TAX
BILL IN 2022.
If you are unable to view your Nona of Valuation online, please cal us at 970-400-3650.
YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR
CLASSIFICATION TO THE ASSESSOR EXPIRES JUNE 2, y 2021.
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Bith oa d Equalization Notice lei �i y 15, 2021.
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Your propertyalued as it existed on January 120 11 using appraisal data from the period ending
June 30, 2020.
Account No:
R6780552
PropDe rty Add�n
WPT 34 666 LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX11-0006
C PT LYING WITHIN W2SE4NW4 SEC 34
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Prior Currant Difference
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Total
0 33,601 +33.801
553 0 -553
353 33,501 +33,048
FOR MOST REAL PROPERTY THE VALUE DIFFERENCE REFLECTS A 2 YEAR CHANGE.
THE PRIOR YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $12. THE CURRENT YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $174.
THIS RESULTS IN AN INCREASE OF +:182. THIS ESTIMATE IS BASED ON 2020 TAX RATES. YOU WILL RECEIVE A
TAX BILL IN 2022.
if you are unable to view your Notice of Valuation online, please call us et 970-400.3650.
YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL THE PROPERTY VALUATION AND/OR
CLASSIFICATION �TO THE ASS�EeSSOR EXPIRES JUNE 2, �2021.
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FOR MOST REAL PROPERTY THE VALUE DIFFERENCE REF__S7
THE PRIOR YEAR TAX ESTIMATE IS $2. THE CURRENT YEAR -t_4 '.'._`
THIS RESULTS IN AN INCREASE OF +S2U. THIS ESTIMATE IS EASE= _`, _:_: ' __ , , RECEIVE A TAX
BILL IN 2022.
if you are unable to view your No eofVaIuoo' :. csae_:0 a: ;-:-4::-3E57,
RECEIVED
JUL 2 1 2021
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Treasurer
Account
R6780552
Parcel Number Receipt Date
080534400084 Sep 18,2020
IVERSON TIM D
5011 WFST
GREELEY, CO 80631-9449
Sites Address
WELD
Receipt Number
2020-09-18-05-8795
Payor
IVERSON TIM D
5011 WF ST
GREELEY, CO 80631-9449
Legal Description
PT 34 666 LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX11-0008 EXC PT LYING WITHIN W2SE4NW4 SEC 34
Property Code Actual Assessed Year Area Mill Levy
AG -WASTE LAND - 4167 553 160 2019 3888 74.568
Payments Received
E -Check $16.97
Payments Applied
Year Charges
2019 DEL TAX NOTICE
2019 ADVERT FEE
2019 Interest
2019 Tax
Billed Prior Payments New Payments Balance
$5.00 $0.00 $5.00 $0.00
$10.00 $0.00 $0.03 $9.97
$0.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.05
$11.94 $0.00 $11.94 $0.00
Balance Due as of Sep 18, 2020
$16.97 _—$10.02
$10.02
Thank you for your payment. All payments made by check are subject to final bank clearance.
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Petitioner:
IVERSON TIM D
5011 W F ST
GREELEY, CO 80631-9449
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 400-4226
FAX (970) 336-7233
WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY CO 80632
Agent (if applicable):
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTIFICATION OF HEARING SCHEDULED
Docket 2021-2007, AS0109 Appeal 2008230163 Hearing 7/27/2021 1:00 PM
Account(s) Appealed:
R6780552
Dear Petitioner(s):
The Weld County Board of Equalization has set a date of July 27, 2021, at or about the hour of 1:00
PM, to hold a hearing on your valuation for assessment. This hearing will be held at the Weld
County Administration Building, Assembly Room, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado.
You have a right to attend this hearing and present evidence in support of your petition. The Weld
County Assessor or his designee will be present. The Board will make its decision on the basis of
the record made at the aforementioned hearing, as well as your petition, so it would be in your
interest to have a representative present. If you plan to be represented by an agent or an attorney
at your hearing, prior to the hearing you shall provide, in writing to the Clerk to the Board's Office, an
authorization for the agent or attorney to represent you. If you do not choose to attend this hearing,
a decision will still be made by the Board by the close of business on August 5, 2021, and mailed to
you within five (5) business days.
Because of the volume of cases before the Board of Equalization, most cases shall be limited to 10
minutes. Also due to volume, cases cannot be rescheduled. It is imperative that you provide
evidence to support your position. This may include evidence that similar homes in your area are
valued less than yours or you are being assessed on improvements you do not have. Please note:
The fact that your valuation has increased cannot be your sole basis of appeal. Without
documented evidence as indicated above, the Board will have no choice but to deny your appeal.
If you wish to discuss your value with the Assessor's Office, please call them at (970) 400-3650. If
you wish to obtain the data supporting the Assessor's valuation of your property, please submit a
written request directly to the Assessor's Office by emailing assessor@weldgov.com or sending a
fax to (970) 304-6433. Upon receipt of your written request, the Assessor will notify you of the
estimated cost of providing such information. Payment must be made prior to the Assessor
providing such information, at which time the Assessor will make the data available within three (3)
working days, subject to any confidentiality requirements.
Please advise me if you decide not to keep your appointment as scheduled. If you need any
additional information, please call me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
e"'!G'C.
Esther E. Gesick
Clerk to the Board
Weld County Board of Commissioners
and Board of Equalization
cc: Brenda Dones, Assessor
July 27, 2021
Petitioner:
IVERSON TIM D
5011 W F ST
GREELEY, CO 80631-9449
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE (970) 400-4226
FAX (970) 336-7233
WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY CO 80632
Agent (if applicable):
RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2021, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE OF DECISION
Docket 2021-2007 Appeal 2008230163 Hearing 7/27/2021 1:00 PM
Dear Petitioner:
On the day indicated above, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Colorado convened and
acting as the Board of Equalization, pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-101 et seq., considered petition for appeal of
the Weld County Assessor's valuation of your property described above, for the year 2021.
Account # Decision
The Assessment and valuation is set as follows:
Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by
Determined by Assessor Board
R6780552 Deny - Denied in Full
$33,601 $33,601
A denial of a petition, in whole or in part, by the Board of Equalization must be appealed within thirty (30)
days of the date the denial is mailed to you. You must select only one of the following three (3)
options for appeal:
1. Appeal to Board of Assessment Appeals: You have the right to appeal the County Board of
Equalization's decision to the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals. A hearing before that Board
will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in
support of your valuation. If the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals is further appealed to
the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-108(2), only the record of proceedings from your
hearing before the Board of Assessment Appeals and your legal brief are filed with the appellate
court.
All appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals filed after August 10, 2021, MUST comply with the
following provisions of C.R.S. §39-8-107(5):
(5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2021, in addition to any other requirements under law, any petitioner
appealing either a valuation of rent -producing commercial real property to the Board of Assessment Appeals
pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-108(1) or a denial of an abatement of taxes pursuant to C.R.S. §39-10-114 shall
provide to the County Board of Equalization or to the Board of County Commissioners of the County in the
case of an abatement, and not to the Board of Assessment Appeals, the following information, if applicable:
(A) Actual annual rental income for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year;
(B) Tenant reimbursements for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year;
(C) Itemized expenses for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; and
(D) Rent roll data, including the name of any tenants, the address, unit, or suite number of the subject
property, lease start and end dates, option terms, base rent, square footage leased, and vacant space for
two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year.
(II) The petitioner shall provide the information required by subsection (5)(a)(I) of this paragraph (a) within
ninety days after the appeal has been filed with the Board of Assessment Appeals.
(b)(I) The Assessor, the County Board of Equalization, or the Board of County Commissioners of the
County, as applicable, shall, upon request made by the petitioner, provide to a petitioner who has filed an
appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals not more than ninety days after receipt of the petitioner's
request, the following information:
(A) The primary method used by the county to determine the value of the subject property; and
(B) The rates used by the county to determine the value of the subject property under the method identified
in accordance with subsection (5)(b)(I)(A) of this section.
(II) The party providing the information to the petitioner pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b)
shall redact all confidential information contained therein.
(c) If a petitioner fails to provide the information required by subparagraph (I) of paragraph (a) of this
subsection (5) by the deadline specified in subparagraph (II) of said paragraph (a), the County may move
the Board of Assessment Appeals to compel disclosure and to issue appropriate sanctions for
noncompliance with such order. The motion may be made directly by the County Attorney and shall be
accompanied by a certification that the County Assessor or the County Board of Equalization has in good
faith conferred or attempted to confer with such petitioner in an effort to obtain the information without action
by the Board of Assessment Appeals. If an order compelling disclosure is issued under this paragraph (c)
and the petitioner fails to comply with such order, the Board of Assessment Appeals may make such orders
in regard to the noncompliance as are just and reasonable under the circumstances, including an order
dismissing the action or the entry of a judgment by default against the petitioner. Interest due the taxpayer
shall cease to accrue as of the date the order compelling disclosure is issued, and the accrual of interest
shall resume as of the date the contested information has been provided by the taxpayer.
Appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals must be made on forms furnished by that Board, and must be
mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days of the date the denial by the Board of Equalization is mailed to
you
The address and telephone number of the Board of Assessment Appeals are:
Board of Assessment Appeals
1313 Sherman Street, Room 315
Denver, Colorado 80203
Telephone Number: (303) 864-7710
Email: baa@state.co.us
Fees for Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals: A taxpayer representing himself is not charged for the
first two (2) appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals. A taxpayer represented by an attorney or agent
must pay a fee of $101.25 per appeal.
OR
2. Appeal to District Court: You have the right to appeal the decision of the Board of Equalization to the
District Court of the county wherein your property is located: in this case that is Weld County District
Court. A hearing before The District Court will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits
or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the District Court is
further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. §39-8-108(1), the rules of Colorado
appellate review and C.R.S. §24-4-106(9), govern the process.
OR
3. Binding Arbitration: You have the right to submit your case to binding arbitration. If you choose this
option, the arbitrator's decision is final and you have no further right to appeal your current
valuation. C.R.S. §39-8-108.5 governs this process. The arbitration process involves the following:
a. Select an Arbitrator: You must notify the Board of Equalization within 30 days that you will
pursue arbitration. You and the Board of Equalization will select an arbitrator from the official
list of qualified people. If you cannot agree on an arbitrator, the District Court of the county in
which the property is located (i.e. Weld) will select the arbitrator.
b. Arbitration Hearing Procedure: Arbitration hearings are held within sixty (60) days from the
date the arbitrator is selected, and are set by the arbitrator. Both you and the Board of
Equalization are entitled to participate in the hearing. The hearing is informal. The arbitrator
has the authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses, books, records documents and other
evidence pertaining to the value of the property. The arbitrator also has the authority to
administer oaths, and determine all questions of law and fact presented to him. The
arbitration hearing may be confidential and closed to the public if you and the Board of
Equalization agree. The arbitrator's decision must be delivered personally or by registered
mail within ten (10) days of the arbitration hearing.
c. Fees and Expenses: The arbitrator's fees and expenses are agreed upon by you and the
Board of Equalization. In the case of residential real property, the fees may not exceed
$150.00 per case. For cases other than residential real property, the arbitrator's total fees
and expenses are agreed to by you and Board of Equalization, but are paid by the parties as
ordered by the arbitrator.
If you have questions concerning the above information, please call me at (970) 400-4226.
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
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Esther E. Gesick
Clerk to the Board
Weld County Board of Commissioners
and Board of Equalization
cc: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor
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