CITY UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

KRS tit. XIII, ch. 165

in effect

KRS 165.010 Definition of municipal university, college and junior college

165.010. Definition of municipal university, college and junior college A municipal university, college or junior college as used in this chapter means any university, college or junior college established or supported in whole or in part by funds raised by municipal taxation. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2948a-2, 3219-2, 3219-9.

KRS 165.015 Appropriation of city funds for postsecondary educational facilities and programs

165.015. Appropriation of city funds for postsecondary educational facilities and programs It shall be a public purpose for a city of any class to support postsecondary education through the appropriation of funds for postsecondary educational facilities located or to be located within the city and for postsecondary educational programs offered within the city. Nothing in this section and KRS 165.160, 165.165, 165.180, 165.190, and 165.195 shall create an obligation or liability for the Council on Postsecondary Education. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 521, sec. 24, effective July 14, 2000.

KRS 165.020 Repealed, 1970

165.020. Repealed, 1970 Catchline at repeal: Municipal university in city of first class -- Control and organization of. History: Repealed 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 7. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2948a-2, 2948a-5.

KRS 165.030 Appropriation for university

165.030. Appropriation for university The board of aldermen of a city of the first class having a municipal university may make an annual appropriation from the general fund of the city for the support of such university. Such appropriation shall be such sum as in the judgment of the board of aldermen shall, when supplemented by other income of the university, be reasonably necessary for such purposes. History: Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 1, effective June 17, 1954. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948a- 1.

KRS 165.040 Payment of appropriation to university

165.040. Payment of appropriation to university The funds appropriated by the board of aldermen of a city of the first class as provided in KRS 165.030 may be paid to the treasurer of the university by the director of finance of the city in regular monthly installments. Effective: June 17, 1954 History: Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 2, effective June 17, 1954. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948a- 3.

KRS 165.050 Appropriation of funds other than taxes

165.050. Appropriation of funds other than taxes The board of aldermen of a city of the first class having a municipal university may devote to university purposes funds derived from other sources as well as from taxes levied for general city purposes. History: Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 3. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4948a-4.

KRS 165.060 Appropriation of land for university

165.060. Appropriation of land for university The board of aldermen of a city of the first class may set apart or appropriate as a site for the buildings and grounds of its municipal university any public grounds of the city not specially appropriated or dedicated by ordinance to another use. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948a-6.

KRS 165.070 Condemnation, purchase or gift of land

165.070. Condemnation, purchase or gift of land The board of trustees of a municipal university in a city of the first class may acquire, by purchase or gift, lands and improvements for the purpose of expanding the plant and extending the usefulness of the university, and when unable to agree with the owner of land and improvements necessary for the purposes of the university may proceed to condemn the land and improvements. The condemnation proceedings shall be conducted in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky. History: Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 140, sec. 70. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948a-6a.

KRS 165.080 Bond issue question may be submitted to voters

165.080. Bond issue question may be submitted to voters The board of aldermen of any city of the first class may adopt an ordinance submitting to the voters of the city at any regular election held in the city the question of whether or not bonds of the city shall be issued for the benefit of the municipal university if the ordinance is filed with the county clerk not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election. Authorization of the bond issue and submission of the question to the voters may be by one (1) ordinance and at one (1) election covering the entire amount of the bonds or it may be by different ordinances authorizing different elections at different times for parts of the total amount. The ordinance shall provide the date and maturity of the bonds, the rate of interest they shall bear and the total amount to be then issued, and shall contain the necessary details with reference to the execution and delivery of the bonds, their denominations, coupons to be attached, and taxes to be levied to pay interest and to create a sinking fund to retire the bonds at maturity. A failure of the voters at one (1) election to authorize a bond issue shall not prevent submission of the question of issuing bonds at subsequent elections. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 195, sec. 59, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2948b-2, 2948b-3.

KRS 165.090 Sale of bonds -- Disposition of proceeds

165.090. Sale of bonds -- Disposition of proceeds Bonds issued under authority of KRS 165.080 shall be placed under the control of the president and trustees of the university, who shall determine when and at what price they shall be sold, but no bonds shall be sold for less than par. Any premium obtained from the bonds shall constitute a part of the sinking fund for their ultimate redemption. The proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited to the credit of the university in the depositories that are selected for the deposit of the funds of the sinking fund commissioners of the city, upon the same agreement as to interest, and shall be withdrawn upon the checks of the treasurer of the university, countersigned by the president thereof. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948b-5.

KRS 165.100 Purposes for which proceeds may be used

165.100. Purposes for which proceeds may be used The money derived from the bonds issued under authority of KRS 165.080 shall be used to meet the needs of the university. The authorized use includes the payment for real estate and buildings purchased or to be purchased, the erection and alteration of improvements, and the securing of proper equipment, but does not include the payment of salaries or operating expenses or the payment of any existing indebtedness incurred as an operating expense. History: Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948-4.

KRS 165.110 Bonds of officers to cover duties under bond issue

165.110. Bonds of officers to cover duties under bond issue The president and treasurer of the university shall each give bond with approved surety in a sum fixed by the board of aldermen of the city. The bond shall be payable to the university and obligate the makers to perform faithfully the duties of their offices and faithfully account for and pay over all money or other thing of value that may come into their hands. The bonds shall be kept in force during the time any money received from the bond issue provided for by KRS 165.080 is being handled or administered by the university or its officers. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948b-6.

KRS 165.120 Employment of technical advisers and others for construction work

165.120. Employment of technical advisers and others for construction work The president and trustees of the university may employ such persons as they deem necessary, including architects and other technical advisers, to perform any work for which a bond issue has been provided. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948b-7.

KRS 165.130 Contracts -- Bids for

165.130. Contracts -- Bids for Any work for which a bond issue has been provided may be done by contract or otherwise, in the discretion of the president and trustees of the university. When any contract involves the expenditure of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more it shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. All bids or parts of bids for any such work, or for any supplies, may be rejected by the president and trustees. The president and trustees may do any part of the work by day labor when deemed advisable. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2948b-8.

KRS 165.140 Financial and other reports concerning university

165.140. Financial and other reports concerning university The president and trustees of a municipal university in a city of the first class shall annually report to the mayor and the board of aldermen of the city what they do under the provisions of KRS 165.080 to 165.130, and account for all funds received by them. An annual report and audit of receipts and disbursements of funds received by the university under KRS 165.030 to 165.050 shall be made in addition to other reports required by its charter. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2948a-7, 2948b-9.

KRS 165.150 Law school buildings for municipal university -- Erection of

165.150. Law school buildings for municipal university -- Erection of (1) Any city of the first class may, if the necessary ground is conveyed to the city without cost and free of all liens and encumbrances, erect law school buildings, with necessary appurtenances, for the purpose of supplying the municipal university of the city with adequate buildings necessary to carry out its powers and duties. The city shall proceed under the provisions of KRS 162.160 to 162.280. When so applied, KRS 162.160 to 162.280 shall be so read that: (a) "School building" means "law school building." (b) "Board of education of the school district" means "board of trustees of the municipal university." (c) "KRS 162.150 to 162.280" means "KRS 165.150." (d) "From the public works administration or other agency of the federal government," in KRS 162.170, is replaced by "secured by a lien on the revenues derived from the building." (e) "Thirty (30) years," in KRS 162.180, means "fifty (50) years." (f) "KRS 162.150," in KRS 162.160 and 162.170, means "KRS 165.150." (g) "And to the Superintendent of Public Instruction," in KRS 162.160, is omitted. (h) The period of the lease contemplated by KRS 162.160 shall not exceed a maximum of fifty (50) years, and the insurance required in the lease shall at least equal the value of the improvements. (2) This section creates an additional and alternate method for the erecting of law school buildings for municipal universities in cities of the first class, and does not affect any other statute. No proceedings shall be required for the erection of any law school building under this section or the issuance of bonds therefor except those prescribed by this section. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2948c-1 to 2948c-16.

KRS 165.160 Municipal colleges in cities with populations of 3,000 or more, except for cities of the first class -- Establishment -- Board of trustees -- Advisory board prohibited

165.160. Municipal colleges in cities with populations of 3,000 or more, except for cities of the first class -- Establishment -- Board of trustees -- Advisory board prohibited (1) Except for cities of the first class, cities with populations equal to or greater than three thousand (3,000) based upon the most recent federal decennial census may establish or acquire by lawful conveyance municipal colleges for the purpose of promoting public education. A college in a city meeting the requirements set out in this subsection shall not constitute a municipal college or receive support as provided in KRS 165.170 to 165.190 unless it is controlled by a board of trustees appointed by the mayor and legislative body of the city, and unless its principal work is the maintenance of courses affording instruction in such arts, sciences, and professions and conferring such certificates of attainment as are authorized by other similar institutions of learning above the high school grade. No advisory board shall be appointed for any college established pursuant to the provisions of this section, and the board of trustees of the college shall perform the functions of an advisory board in addition to its other functions. (2) If the college is supported by a municipal college support district, three (3) members of the board of trustees mentioned in subsection (1) of this section shall be appointed by the governing body of the district. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 231, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 521, sec. 19, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 98, sec. 2. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 203, sec. 1, effective June 16, 1960. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3219-1, 3219-2, 3219-5.

KRS 165.165 Bond issue for municipal college

165.165. Bond issue for municipal college The legislative body of a city which has established or acquired a municipal college pursuant to KRS 165.160 or where a junior college exists under the provisions of KRS 165.160 to 165.260 may, for educational purposes, use and employ all the authority contained in KRS 165.080 to 165.140 and 162.340 to 162.380 to issue bonds for the benefit of such college. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 232, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 521, sec. 20, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 1.

KRS 165.170 Tax levy for municipal college -- Amount -- Disposition

165.170. Tax levy for municipal college -- Amount -- Disposition The legislative body of any city with a population equal to or greater than twenty thousand (20,000) based upon the most recent federal decennial census that has a municipal college may, after an election as required by Section 184 of the Constitution, annually levy and collect, for the support of the municipal college, a tax of not less than five cents ($0.05) nor more than fourteen cents ($0.14) on each one hundred dollars' ($100) worth of property subject to taxation for city purposes. The levy of such taxes shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as other levies for city purposes. The amount levied shall be placed to the credit of the municipal college fund upon the completion of the assessment of property for taxation, and paid as collected, subject to the discount allowed on other city taxes, by the treasurer of the city to the treasurer or other financial officer of the college, for the purpose of establishing, acquiring and operating the college. The taxes authorized by this section shall be construed to be school taxes and shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law to be used for municipal or school purposes. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 233, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 203, sec. 2. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3219-1, 3219-3.

KRS 165.175 Municipal college support district

165.175. Municipal college support district (1) The fiscal court of a county containing a city with a population equal to or greater than twenty thousand (20,000) based upon the most recent federal decennial census that has a municipal college, having obtained the authorization of the legislative body of such city for the college to accept tax support from a municipal college support district and for appointment of three (3) members of the college board of trustees by the governing body of the district, may establish a municipal college support district consisting of the territory in the county outside the limits of the city in which is located the college. The members of the fiscal court shall constitute the governing body of the district. Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the district may levy a tax of not less than five ($0.05) or more than fourteen cents ($0.14) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the assessed valuation of all property in the district. The funds raised by this tax shall be used solely to support the college. (2) A certified copy of the order of the fiscal court creating the district shall be filed by the governing body of the district with the county clerk not later than the second Tuesday in August before a regular election, and the clerk shall cause the question whether the tax is to be imposed to be prepared for presentation to voters residing in the district. The question shall be so phrased as to ask the voter whether he favors the imposition of a tax of not less than five ($0.05) or more than fourteen cents ($0.14) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the assessed valuation of all property in the district for the purpose of supporting the municipal college in the county. If a majority of those voting on the question favor the imposition of the tax, the governing body of the district shall levy the tax. (3) The sheriff shall collect the taxes due the district at the same time and in the same manner in which he collects the state and county ad valorem tax. He shall be allowed a fee not to exceed four percent (4%) for collection of this tax. The money collected shall be paid to the college board of trustees. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 234, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 195, sec. 60, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 360, sec. 51, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 203, sec. 3, effective June 16, 1960.

KRS 165.180 Appropriation of funds other than taxes

165.180. Appropriation of funds other than taxes Any city having a municipal college pursuant to KRS 165.160 may devote to college purposes any funds or properties derived from sources other than taxes levied for special purposes. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 235, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 521, sec. 21, effective July 14, 2000. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-4.

KRS 165.190 Appropriation of land for college

165.190. Appropriation of land for college The legislative body of any city having a municipal college pursuant to KRS 165.160 may appropriate as a site for the buildings and grounds for that municipal college any public grounds of the city not especially appropriated or dedicated to any other use. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 236, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 521, sec. 22, effective July 14, 2000. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-6.

KRS 165.195 Acquisition of property by board of trustees

165.195. Acquisition of property by board of trustees The board of trustees of a municipal college established pursuant to KRS 165.160 may acquire, by purchase or gift, lands and improvements for the purpose of expanding the plant and extending the usefulness of the college, and when unable to agree with the owner of land and improvements necessary for the purposes of the college may proceed to condemn the land and improvements. The condemnation proceedings shall be conducted in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 237, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 521, sec. 23, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 140, sec. 71. -- Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 203, sec. 4.

KRS 165.200 Financial and other reports concerning college

165.200. Financial and other reports concerning college An annual report and audit of receipts and disbursements of funds received by a municipal college under KRS 165.160 to 165.190 shall be made in addition to such other reports on the condition of the college as are required by its charter or by the governing body of the city. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-7.

KRS 165.210 Municipal junior colleges in designated cities -- Establishment and control of

165.210. Municipal junior colleges in designated cities -- Establishment and control of (1) Boards of education of designated cities may establish or acquire by lawful conveyance municipal junior colleges for the purpose of promoting public education. A college in a designated city shall not constitute a municipal junior college or receive support as provided in KRS 165.220 to 165.240 unless it is controlled by the board of education of the city as a part of the public school system, and unless its principal work is the maintenance of courses affording instruction in such arts, sciences and professions and conferring such certificates of attainment as are authorized by other similar institutions of learning above high school grade. (2) As used in this section, "designated city" means a city classified as a city of the second class as of January 1, 2014, under the city classification system in effect prior to January 1, 2015. The Department of Education shall, on or before January 1, 2015, create an official registry listing the cities that qualify as a "designated city" under this section and shall publish that registry on its Web site. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 238, effective January 1, 2015. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3219-8, 3219-9, 3219-12.

KRS 165.220 Tax levy for junior college

165.220. Tax levy for junior college The board of education of any city having a municipal junior college pursuant to KRS 165.210 may request and the legislative body of the city shall then, after an election as required by Section 184 of the Constitution, annually cause to be levied and collected, for the support of a municipal junior college, a tax of not less than five cents ($0.05) nor more than seven cents ($0.07) on each one hundred dollars ($100) worth of property subject to taxation for city purposes. Any election for the levy of taxes under this section shall be held at the next regular election if the question is filed with the county clerk not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election. The levy of such taxes shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as other levies for public school purposes. The amount levied shall be placed to the credit of the board of education fund upon completion of the assessment of property for taxation, and paid as collected, subject to the discounts or penalties allowed on other city taxes, by the treasurer of the city to the treasurer of the board of education for the purpose of establishing, acquiring and operating the college. The taxes authorized by this section shall be construed to be school taxes and shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law to be used for municipal or school purposes. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 239, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 195, sec. 61, effective July 15, 1996. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3219-8, 3219-10.

KRS 165.230 Tuition charged by junior college

165.230. Tuition charged by junior college The board of education of any city that establishes or acquires a municipal junior college pursuant to KRS 165.210 may, for the purpose of supplementing the tax provided in KRS 165.220, charge each pupil attending the college an annual tuition fee of not more than two hundred dollars ($200). The tuition fee shall be collected by the treasurer of the board of education and placed to the credit of the board of education college fund, and shall be used for maintaining and operating the college. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 240, effective January 1, 2015. -- Amended 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-11.

KRS 165.240 Appropriation of land for junior college

165.240. Appropriation of land for junior college The board of education of any city that has established or acquired a municipal junior college pursuant to KRS 165.210 may set apart or appropriate any site or school building, or part of a school building and grounds, not needed for general school purposes, for the use of a municipal junior college. Effective: January 1, 2015 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 241, effective January 1, 2015. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-13.

KRS 165.250 Financial report of junior college

165.250. Financial report of junior college An annual report and an audit of receipts and disbursements of the junior college fund shall be made by the board of education of the city. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-14.

KRS 165.260 Existing junior colleges not affected

165.260. Existing junior colleges not affected KRS 165.210 to 165.250 do not affect cities that had established and were operating, on January 27, 1937, municipal junior colleges other than by boards of education. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3219-15.

KRS 165.270 Repealed, 1990

165.270. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: City of first class may provide for training teachers. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 616, effective July 13, 1990. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4399-20.

KRS 165.280 Repealed, 1990

165.280. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: Board of education in county containing city of fourth class may establish junior college; tax for support; election on question of establishment. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 616, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 1.

KRS 165.290 Repealed, 1990

165.290. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: What constitutes junior college; course of instruction. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 616, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 164, secs. 2 and 4.

KRS 165.300 Repealed, 1990

165.300. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: Tuition and fees; college fund. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 616, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 164, secs. 3 and 6.

KRS 165.310 Repealed, 1990

165.310. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: Site and buildings; issuance of bonds. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 616, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 5.

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