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Clay County, Missouri

Clay County public meetings in 2024

54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commission

The scheduled budget workshop meeting was cancelled.

The Board of County Commissioners had planned a budget workshop to discuss the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and the proposed 2025 budget, but the meeting was cancelled. No decisions or actions were taken.

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Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 17:30

Board of County Commission

Clay County Commission schedules business session for December 19

The Board of County Commission will meet for a business session. The agenda consists of procedural items and executive sessions regarding contractual and personnel matters.

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Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board will approve a sewage pump services contract and several county payments.

At the December 19 meeting, the Clay County Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approving invoice payments for county departments, an amendment to the Human Resources Manual, and a contract for sewage pump installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance. The commission will also vote on the transfer of two sheriff’s vehicles to the Facilities Department and on agreements related to the Midwest National Air Center. A discussion item will feature a presentation on the Veterans READS program.

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Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commission

Commission holds budget workshop for 2025 and 5-Year CIP Fund

The Board of County Commission is meeting for a budget workshop session. The body will discuss proposed budgets for the Assessor, Road & Bridge, and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund.

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Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 17:30

Board of County Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider lot width variance for Seth and Melinda Haney

The Board of Zoning Adjustment is meeting to review a request for a variance regarding lot width to depth ratios. The decision concerns proposed lots in Agricultural and Residential Rural districts.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 15:30

Public Notice

Clay County board to allocate 2025 domestic violence funding

The Domestic Violence Board will meet to review an application and allocate funds for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Smithville.

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Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board approves $675,000 ARPA funding for the Transition Facility construction

The Clay County Board will approve several ARPA‑funded contracts, including a $675,000 allocation for the Transition Facility. It will also approve funding for audio‑video and security equipment at the Law Enforcement Resource Center, and authorize budget transfers to cover year‑end payroll for the Law Enforcement Fund. Additional items include invoice payments, a fee‑waiver request, and a discussion on holiday leave policy.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commission

Discussion of proposed 2025 Sheriff and Road & Bridge Fund budgets

The Board will hold a budget workshop session to discuss the proposed 2025 budgets for the Sheriff’s Office and the Road & Bridge Fund, including related administration costs. No decisions are noted in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 17:00

Board of County Commission

Clay County Board of County Commission meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will hold executive sessions regarding legal and contractual matters.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Commission considers Law Enforcement Resource Center contracts

The Board of County Commission will vote on several facility and equipment contracts, including a shooting range and motor grader leases. The body will also discuss the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program and ARPA funding.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commission

Commission holds 2025 General Fund Budget workshop

The Board of County Commission is meeting for a budget workshop session. The body will discuss the proposed 2025 General Fund Budget and Administration.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider adopting Clay County Compass 2040

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Clay County Compass 2040 development document. The body will also review requests for rezoning, plat approvals, and an easement vacation.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 17:45

Board of County Commission

Executive session to discuss contractual matter under RSMO 610.021(12)

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will meet on November 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM. After routine items (call to order, roll call, agenda approval), the commission will hold an executive session to consider a contractual matter referenced in RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting will conclude with a recess and adjournment.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board approves $35,000 transfer for water & sewer services

The Clay County Commission will approve several routine items, including invoice payments for the county and the prosecutor's office, renewal of the amusement and recreation license ordinance, a $35,000 fund transfer for water and sewer services, and a lease agreement for the Jesse James Bank Museum. Commissioners will also hear a presentation on the 2025 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and administrator updates.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 17:45

Board of County Commission

Clay County Board of County Commission holds business session

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a scheduled executive session regarding contractual matters.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

County approves $17,500 fund transfer for copier lease expenses

The Clay County Commission will vote on several financial items, including invoice payments for county operations and the prosecutor's office for the period November 2‑8, 2024. They will also approve contracts under RFP #72-24 with four vendors for abatement and remediation services. A $17,500 transfer within a fund will be authorized to cover additional copier lease costs for the rest of 2024. The meeting will include routine items such as minutes approval and scheduling of the next session.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 14:00

Board of County Commission

Board reviews draft options for opioid settlement fund distribution

The Clay County Board of County Commission will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the October 8, 2024 session, and then review and provide feedback on the draft funding distribution options for the opioid settlement fund. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 09:30

Board of County Commission

Tourism Board will discuss 2024‑2025 tourism projects and related updates

The Clay County Tourism Board will review several discussion items, including an advertising overview, updates on Northland CAPS projects, a World Cup planning update, and proposed tourism projects for 2024 and 2025. The meeting also includes reports on monthly social media and website activity and a Google Analytics review. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Park Board will discuss naming policy and upcoming activities

The Clay County Park Board will meet on November 12, 2024 at the Jesse James Bank Museum. The agenda includes reviewing the Park Naming Policy, receiving a monthly activities report from the Park Director, and a tour of the James Bank. No decisions are recorded as finalized in the agenda.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 17:15

Board of County Commission

County Commission holds executive sessions on personnel and contracts

The Clay County Board of County Commission will meet for a business session on November 7, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval, followed by two executive sessions—one for personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(3) and another for contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting will conclude with a recess and adjournment.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

County transfers $303,509.81 for detention lock system project

The commission will approve invoice payments for Clay County and the Clay County Prosecutor's Office covering October 19 to November 1, 2024. It will adopt a cost‑share agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the Clay County Parks Replacement Project (2024‑2025). It will also move $303,509.81 within the 224 Fund for the final Sydaptic payment on the detention electronic locking and monitoring system project.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 18:00

Public Notice

DDRB Finance Committee to review capital grant requests and 2025 budget

The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss funding and grant requests. The committee will review the operations budget for 2025 and several requests for capital grants.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 18:30

Public Notice

Board will review funding and grant requests for education and community services

The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board will discuss several financial items, including a transfer funding request and multiple capital grant requests for local programs. The board will also consider the DDRB operations budget for 2025 and an update on new housing. These items are presented by the Finance Committee and other sub‑committees.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024 · 17:30

Board of County Commission

Executive sessions on personnel and contractual matters

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will hold executive sessions to discuss personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(3) and contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board adopts Clay County fiscal and budget policies

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including invoice payments for the county and the Prosecutor's Office, a capital project encumbrance and purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax LS SUV, and the appointment of designee members to Mid-America Regional Council boards. The board will also adopt the county's fiscal and budget policies. These items are presented for approval during the regular meeting session.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board will review and recommend the Clay County Comprehensive Plan (Compass 2040).

The Clay County Commission will approve invoice payments for the county and the Prosecutor's Office covering October 5‑11, 2024. They will also adopt updated annual fee schedules for long‑term planning for 2025‑2029. A key agenda item is the review and recommendation of the Clay County Comprehensive Plan, known as Compass 2040. Additionally, the board will discuss fiscal policies presented by Commissioner Wagner.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 17:00

Board of County Commission

Executive session on personnel and contractual matters

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(3) and contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board will consider an ordinance regulating county use of taxpayer funds for nonprofits

The commission will vote on a $5,810 reimbursement from the Missouri Division of Tourism and on an ordinance that sets rules for how county taxpayer money can be used by nonprofit organizations. They will also approve invoice payments for Clay County and the Clay County Prosecutor's Office for the period September 28‑October 4, 2024. Additional discussion items include a presentation from Rebuilding Together Kansas City and a review of the fee schedule.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 09:30

Board of County Commission

Tourism Board will discuss advertising, projects, and World Cup cooperation

The Clay County Tourism Board meeting on October 8, 2024 will review an advertising overview, provide an update on Northland CAPS projects, examine the Platte County/Clay County World Cup cooperation meeting, and discuss tourism projects planned for 2024 and 2025. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda items are for discussion and reporting.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 14:00

Board of County Commission

Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force reviews community initiatives

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force is meeting to review a community initiative survey. The body will also work on the prioritization of these initiatives.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Clay County commission meets to approve payments, vehicle purchases, and road projects.

The Clay County Commission will approve invoice payments, vehicle purchases, and a road project funding agreement. The meeting also includes a public comment session and an executive session for personnel and contract discussions.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Park Board will approve minutes and set next meeting date

The Clay County Park Board will consider approval of the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting. It will confirm the date and location for the next meeting on November 12, 2024 at the James Bank Museum, 103 N. Water, Liberty, MO. The board will also receive the monthly activities report from the Park Director.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024 · 17:00

Board of County Commission

Clay County Board of County Commission meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will hold executive sessions regarding legal, personnel, and contractual matters.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Board will set 2024 tax levies and approve a road & bridge labor agreement

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will vote on setting the 2024 tax levies and the outside tax levies. It will also approve a labor agreement between the County Road & Bridge department and Teamsters Local 41. Additional items include invoice payments, a transfer of a K9 dog to a Michigan police department, and an honorary resolution for suicide‑prevention awareness month.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Approve multiple Missouri DOT highway safety grants for sheriff enforcement

The Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including payments, equipment leases, capital project encumbrances, manual adoptions, and acceptance of several Missouri Department of Transportation highway safety grants. They will also review a request for fee waivers and authorize an ARPA-funded water service project at Crows Creek Campground. Discussion items include a mill levy presentation and a safety and wellbeing update.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Clay County commission to approve budget revisions and invoice payments

The Clay County Commission will meet to approve invoice payments, a budget revision for tourism funds, and agreements for water easements and insurance coverage. The session includes a discussion on road and bridge technical specifications.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 09:30

Tourism Board Meeting

Tourism Board will discuss Fall Advertising and upcoming tourism projects

The Clay County Tourism Board will review a fall advertising overview and upcoming campaigns. Members will hear updates on Northland CAPS projects, the Platte County/Clay County World Cup cooperation, and planned tourism initiatives for 2024 and 2025. The meeting also includes reports on monthly social media, website activity, and Google Analytics.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Park Board will approve August 13 minutes and set next meeting date

The board will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. It will confirm the next meeting for October 8, 2024 at the Mt. Gilead Church Historic Site, 15918 Plattsburg Rd, Kearney, MO. The board will receive the monthly activities report from the Park Director. The Parks Advisory Board will attend the County Comprehensive Planning Meeting via Zoom.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

County commission approves invoices, vehicle purchase, and budget transfers

The Clay County Commission will consider approving payments for county operations, a vehicle purchase, and budget adjustments. The body will also discuss a waiver request and reallocate federal funds.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning for subdivision at 7301 92 Highway

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting and consider a rezoning request for the proposed subdivision The Reserve at Tillery Estates.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Decision on variances for an agricultural lot requested by Judith A. Case

The Clay County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request for variances to the 2011 Clay County Land Development Code. The variances concern the minimum lot width‑to‑depth ratio and the minimum lot width required for a parcel in an Agricultural (AG) district. The applicant is Judith A. Case (Case No. 24‑103BZA). The commission will discuss whether to grant the requested variances.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024 · 17:15

Board of County Commission

Board holds routine executive session on real estate and contracts

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting. After standard items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval, the commission will hold executive sessions covering real estate matters under RSMO 610.021(2) and contractual matters under RSMO 610.021(12). The meeting will conclude with a recess and adjournment.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Commission considers budget revisions for juvenile services and tax credit amendments

The Board of County Commission will review several budget reappropriations for juvenile programs and the detention center. The body is also considering an amendment to the Senior Real Estate Tax Credit ordinance and a presentation on economic development.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 17:15

Board of County Commission

Clay County Commission holds business session and executive session

The Clay County Commission will hold a business session on August 15, 2024, followed by an executive session for legal matters.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Commission considers indoor shooting range permit and bridge replacement

The Clay County Board of County Commission will review a conditional use permit for a Sheriff's indoor shooting range and a programming agreement for a bridge replacement on Stockdale Road. The body will also consider several contracts for inmate healthcare and facility services.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Clay County Park Board to discuss golf course operations

The Park Board is meeting to review golf course operations and park naming criteria. The session includes a monthly activities report from the Park Director.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

Clay County commission to approve invoices and discuss parks updates

The Clay County Board of County Commission will approve payments for county operations and the prosecutor's office, discuss updates to Chapter 90 parks, and review the senior tax relief program.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 14:00

Board of County Commission

Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force to discuss county data and resources

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force is meeting to continue discussions regarding available data and resources in Clay County. The meeting includes presentations from guests representing the Office of Dispute Resolution and Family Court Programs, Beacon Mental Health, and the Clay County Treatment Court.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 09:00

Public Notice

Clay County Board of Equalization will hold hearings Aug 5‑6, 2024

The Clay County Board of Equalization has posted a public notice for hearings. The hearings will take place in the Clay County Commission Hearing Room at 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO, on Monday, August 5, 2024, and Tuesday, August 6, 2024, each from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No decisions are scheduled; the notice informs residents of the hearing dates and location.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission will decide on rezoning Weber Acres and a shooting range permit

The Clay County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone the Weber Acres subdivision from Residential Low Density (R-1A) to Residential Ranchette (R-5) with an Agricultural Land Preservation Overlay. The same parcel, located at approximately 17311 C Highway, also seeks final plat approval. The commission will also review a Conditional Use Permit application from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to operate a shooting range on Agricultural (AG) district land at approximately 16616 NE 116th Street. Both items are on the regular agenda for the August 6 meeting.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 09:00

Public Notice

Board of Equalization will hold public hearings Aug 5‑6

The Clay County Board of Equalization is scheduling open hearings on August 5 and August 6, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The hearings will be held in the Clay County Commission Hearing Room at 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068. No decisions are being made at this time; the meetings are for public comment and information.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

County approves purchase of new mowers and tractor for Road & Bridge

The Clay County Commission will vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of invoice payments, subscription‑based website agreements, and capital project encumbrance requests to purchase two replacement batwing mowers and one replacement tractor and arm mower from Heritage Tractor, Inc. for the Road & Bridge department. The commission will also discuss an update to the 2024 Road Maintenance/Preservation Program. Routine business such as public comments, administrator updates, and commissioner comments will also be addressed.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 18:00

Board of County Commission

County transfers $15,000 for third‑party building inspection services

The commission will approve routine invoice payments, authorize the sale of surplus auction items, and move $15,000 within a fund to cover third‑party building inspection services while a staff member is on parental leave. It will also approve invoice payments for the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office for the period July 13‑19, 2024. Discussion items include updates on parks, a proposed question about campaign contributions on the commissioner application, and a request for a support letter for the City of Kearney.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 17:30

Board of County Commission

Clay County Board of Commissioners meets for business and executive session

The meeting consists of standard procedural items including call to order and agenda approval. The Commission will also enter an executive session regarding contractual matters.

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