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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”98%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][chiac_divi_accordions chiac_mode=”single” chiac_i_title_margin=”|||-24px|false|false” chiac_i_body_padding=”0px||25px|6px|false|false” chiac_i_item_margin=”-42px||33px|29px|false|false” chiac_i_item_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” chiac_i_title_text_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_i_title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” custom_padding=”29px||11px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”Why do I have to pay fees to a Residents\u2019 Association?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The mandatory annual fees are stipulated in an encumbrance registered against the title of each lot sold in Cooper\u2019s Crossing.\u00a0 The purpose of the fees is to manage the amenities of the community (i.e. community signage, parks\/greenspaces) that the City wouldn\u2019t maintain to the developer\u2019s standards and to fund community enhancement projects and events as determined by the Cooper\u2019s Crossing Residents\u2019 Association (CCRA). This includes such items as the production of a community newsletter, installing Christmas lights throughout Coopers, organizing\/advertising of the annual garage sale, Movie in the Park events and additional park maintenance over and above the regular maintenance performed by the City of Airdrie Parks department.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”How much are the annual Residents’ Association fees?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

In 2019 residences adjacent to public green-space will pay $75.00 including GST per year with all other residences paying a rate of $57.00 including GST per year. These rates are subject to increase for inflation based on the annual consumer price index for the City of Calgary on January 1st of each year. Resident Association Fees are paid on an annual basis and are due in January of each year.<\/p>\n

NOTE: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) stipulates that any organization that brings in over $50,000.00 must pay GST on this amount. This GST is included in your Association Fee(s).<\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”Can I set up an automatic payment for my annual fee?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

This option was available in the past, however it was too onerous to manage, so is no longer available.<\/p>\n

In the past, homeowners and banks did not necessarily inform Astoria Asset Management or the Cooper\u2019s Crossing Residents\u2019 Association of home sales and money was still automatically being withdrawn from the old homeowner\u2019s account.\u00a0 In addition, we also found homeowners changed banking information without informing us which resulted in NSF fees.<\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”Who do I pay my annual Residents’ Association fees to?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Astoria Asset Management Ltd. has been hired to administer the collection of annual fees.<\/p>\n

Payment of your Residents\u2019 Association Fees (RAF) may be paid by mailing cheque, bank draft or money order to Astoria Asset Management at the following address: #202, 150 Edwards Way NW Airdrie, AB T4B 4B9.<\/p>\n

Association fees may also be paid through Astoria\u2019s NEW online payment portal (Yardi Caf\u00e9).\u00a0 This online portal allows residents to pay their RAF fees using credit and debit services or via automatic withdrawal from their bank. Your should have received a letter to your residence in March\/April of 2019 explaining how to access and pay your fees using the Yardi Caf\u00e9. If you did not receive this email, please contact\u00a0<\/span>Kara at Astoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may also pay via e-transfer payment. Please send e-transfer to Ann at Astoria Asset Management:\u00a0<\/span>ann@astoriamanagement.ca<\/a>;\u00a0Security word:\u00a0 astoria.\u00a0 Please include what the transfer is for: i.e. Residents\u2019 Association Fees and also include your address.<\/p>\n

If you require assistance with the Yardi online portal, or have questions regarding payment of the RAF, please contact\u00a0<\/span>Kara at Astoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”What color do I stain my wood fence in Cooper’s Crossing?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

All wood screen fencing facing public streets or parks must be stained the colour \u201cBeachwood\u201d by Cloverdale. The exterior SOLID STAIN is available at Cloverdale Paints in Airdrie (Sharkskin-Solid Stain (product #7240101)\/colour EX202, with a 30% discount offered to AMA members) or at Airdrie Paint & Blinds (Arborcoat-Solid Stain\/Colour EX202 on file in their system under \u201cCooper\u2019s Crossing\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”Do my fees include road and\/or park maintenance?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The City is responsible for road, alley and park maintenance, including snow removal on pathways and roadways.<\/p>\n

The Cooper\u2019s Crossing Residents\u2019 Association does enter into an annual contract with the City of Airdrie to augment the parks maintenance (i.e. planting additional annuals\/perennials and weeding shrub beds).<\/p>\n

Contact the City of Airdrie Public Works department at 403-948-8415 for questions regarding maintenance and snow removal on roads. You may wish to review the\u00a0<\/span>City of Airdrie\u2019s Snow and Ice Management<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>page first as it provides great information related to the City\u2019s priorities for streets and determines where to apply winter maintenance materials.<\/p>\n

For traffic issues such as parking or speeding on public roads contact Municipal Enforcement at 403-948-8892.<\/p>\n

Contact the City of Airdrie Parks department at 403-948-8400 for questions\/concerns regarding snow removal on pathways, weeding, grass\/trees, and irrigation.<\/p>\n

We have a volunteer whose role it is to liaise with the City of Airdrie. If you have specific concerns that you would like the liaison to discuss with the City, please send an email to:\u00a0<\/span>parks@cooperscrossingresidents.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”Whose property is the sound fence on?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Sound fencing must be constructed on public property, with the inside face of the fence on the property line.<\/p>\n

During the design process a sound attenuation analysis is required for any residential development bordering arterial roadways or highways. Sound fencing is required in areas where the noise analysis demonstrates a sound fence must be installed and must follow the sound fence requirements.<\/p>\n

The City of Airdrie assumes structural maintenance of the sound fence and cosmetic responsibilities on the City side of the fence.<\/p>\n

[\/chiac_divi_accordions_item][chiac_divi_accordions_item title=”What can our Residents’ Association do and not do?” chiac_subtitle_state=”off” chiac_header_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” chiac_body_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” chiac_l_icon_state=”off” chiac_select_r_fonticon=”C||divi||400″ chiac_r_icon_color=”#E02B20″ chiac_r_icon_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” border_color_all_chiac_content=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_all_chiac_item=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

As a Residents\u2019 Association, we work to build a strong sense of community among residents in Cooper\u2019s Crossing. We accomplish this by planning community events for our residents, enhancing the beautification of our community through initiatives such as increased parks maintenance (through a paid contract with Parks), planting of summer flowers, installing Christmas lights and by ensuring the encumbrances\/caveats of properties in Cooper\u2019s Crossing are adhered to (shed and fencing standards).<\/p>\n

We do not have any control over roadways (i.e. snow clearing, speed limits), pathways (i.e. snow clearing, repair), parks irrigation, bylaw enforcement (i.e. parking complaints, snow removal complaints, animal complaints, noise complaints), or disputes amongst neighbors.<\/p>\n

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This includes such items as the production of a community newsletter, installing Christmas lights throughout Coopers, organizating\/advertising of the annual garage sale and additional park maintenance over and above the regular maintenance performed by the City of Airdrie Parks department.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"How much are the annual Residents' Association fees?\" tab_id=\"1547674999461-2128c91f-ac6e\"][vc_column_text]In 2019 residences adjacent to public green-space will pay $75.00 including GST per year with all other residences paying a rate of $57.00 including GST per year. These rates are subject to increase for inflation based on the annual consumer price index for the City of Calgary on January 1st of each year. Resident Association Fees are paid on an annual basis and are due in January of each year.\r\n\r\nNOTE: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) stipulates that any organization that brings in over $50,000.00 must pay GST on this amount. This GST is included in your Association Fee(s).\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Who do I pay my annual Residents' Association fees to?\" tab_id=\"1547675385023-e54397d2-2d18\"][vc_column_text]Astoria Asset Management Ltd. has been hired to administer the collection of annual fees.\r\n\r\nPayment of your Residents' Association Fees (RAF) may be paid by mailing cheque, bank draft or money order to Astoria Asset Management at the following address: #202, 150 Edwards Way NW Airdrie, AB T4B 4B9.\r\n\r\nAssociation fees may also be paid through Astoria\u2019s NEW online payment portal (Yardi Caf\u00e9).\u00a0 This online portal allows residents to pay their RAF fees using credit and debit services or via automatic withdrawal from their bank. Your should have received a letter to your residence in March\/April of 2019 explaining how to access and pay your fees using the Yardi Caf\u00e9. If you did not receive this email, please contact Kara at Astoria<\/a>.\r\n\r\nYou may also pay via e-transfer payment. Please send e-transfer to Lori Liboiron at: lori.liboiron@astoriamanagement.ca<\/a>;\u00a0Security word:\u00a0 astoria.\u00a0 Please include what the transfer is for: i.e. Residents' Association Fees and also include your address.\r\n\r\nIf you require assistance with the Yardi online portal, or have questions regarding payment of the RAF, please contact Kara at Astoria<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What happens if I don\u2019t pay my Residents' Association fees?\" tab_id=\"1559604724689-84d62e3c-222d\"][vc_column_text]Astoria Asset Management Ltd. collects and manages the Cooper\u2019s Crossing Residents\u2019 Association (CCRA) fees and advises the CCRA when there are households in Cooper\u2019s Crossing whose Residents' Association fees are in arrears.\r\n\r\nFailure to pay the CCRA fees may result in interest charges being applied to the balance in accordance with the CCRA Articles of Association. (we charge 8% per annum and late fees are posted at the end of the financial year). \u00a0A demand letter will be sent to all residents who are two years or more past due (payment due within 10 days). Payments not received will be sent to legal for collection.\u00a0 Homeowners in arrears will be required to repay the CCRA for any legal expenses incurred to collect amounts outstanding. NOTE: There is a charge-back to residents for both the demand letters ($90-$100) and for the legal fees ($500+).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What color do I stain my wood fence in Cooper's Crossing?\" tab_id=\"1549071394012-6829b4bb-f398\"][vc_column_text]All wood screen fencing facing public streets or parks must be stained the colour \u201cBeachwood\u201d by Cloverdale. The exterior SOLID STAIN is available at Cloverdale Paints in Airdrie (Sharkskin-Solid Stain (product #7240101)\/colour EX202, with a 30% discount offered to AMA members) or at Airdrie Paint & Blinds (Arborcoat-Solid Stain\/Colour EX202 on file in their system under \u201cCooper\u2019s Crossing\u201d).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Do my fees include road and\/or park maintenance?\" tab_id=\"1549071049432-1873465e-74f1\"][vc_column_text]The City is responsible for road, alley and park maintenance, including snow removal on pathways and roadways.\r\n\r\nThe Cooper\u2019s Crossing Residents\u2019 Association does enter into an annual contract with the City of Airdrie to augment the parks maintenance (i.e. planting additional annuals\/perennials and weeding shrub beds).\r\n\r\nContact the City of Airdrie Public Works department at 403-948-8415 for questions regarding maintenance and snow removal on roads. You may wish to review the City of Airdrie's Snow and Ice Management<\/a> page first as it provides great information related to the City's priorities for streets and determines where to apply winter maintenance materials.\r\n\r\nFor traffic issues such as parking or speeding on public roads contact Municipal Enforcement at 403-948-8892.\r\n\r\nContact the City of Airdrie Parks department at 403-948-8400 for questions\/concerns regarding snow removal on pathways, weeding, grass\/trees, and irrigation.\r\n\r\nWe have a volunteer whose role it is to liaise with the City of Airdrie. If you have specific concerns that you would like the liaison to discuss with the City, please send an email to: parks@onlinewebdesign.ca<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What are the restrictions regarding fences and sheds in Cooper\u2019s Crossing?\" tab_id=\"1549071192775-5f7ddad6-0891\"][vc_column_text]When planning Cooper\u2019s Crossing, Westmark Holdings canvassed other communities to get feedback on whether or not the developer should control the style and color of fencing. The feedback was that the developer should control fencing in an effort to have a consistent look\/quality and to enhance the aesthetic of the community.\r\n\r\nThere is a permanent restrictive covenant registered against every lot in Cooper\u2019s Crossing regarding fencing and sheds. This covenant is to ensure a consistent standard of fencing and sheds is maintained throughout the community and to reduce conflicts between neighbors over fencing along common property lines. (note: Phase 1 of Cooper\u2019s Crossing is unique to the rest of Cooper\u2019s as the restrictive covenant did not include temporary structures \u2013 sheds).\r\n\r\nThree types of fencing are used in Cooper\u2019s Crossing: wood screen, chain link, and steel ornamental. The type of fencing and specifications for each lot are determined by the location of your lot and stipulated in a permanent restrictive covenant against all lots in our community.\r\n\r\nThe fencing covenant includes what types of fences can be built, and what color they are painted. For example, all wood screen fences (including those made of pressure treated wood) facing public space must be stained a particular color.\u00a0 The exterior SOLID STAIN is available at Cloverdale Paints in Airdrie (Sharkskin-Solid Stain product #7240101\/colour EX202) or at Airdrie Paint & D\u00e9cor (Arborcoat-Solid Stain\/Colour EX202 on file in their system under \u201cCooper\u2019s Crossing\u201d).\r\n\r\n\u201cFacing public space\u201d includes all lots which back onto a lane, park or pathway, as well as any fence that faces a street. Often people enclose their lots by installing a fence from the house to the side property line. This short fence section that faces the street needs to be painted regardless if this section is in line with the front of the house, is located midway down the property, or even if it is in line with the back of the house. If the fence is visible from the street when you are walking or driving by, it needs to be painted.\r\n\r\nThe shed covenant stipulates that all sheds must be constructed of the same materials and colors used in the construction of the home including but not limited to roof pitch, fascia, shingles and exterior cladding. The covenant also specifies if your property is bordering onto park space the shed must not be placed within 3 meters of any property line adjacent to the park. Because sheds can be highly visible the covenant was established to maintain a high-quality appearance within the subdivision and to help protect property values. Effort should be made to place the shed on your property to have the least impact for your neighbor\u2019s view. When possible, placing the shed beside the house in the side yard is preferable to placing the shed in the back yard.\r\n\r\nIf a resident has a shed or fence that is not in compliance with the restrictive covenant on their home\u2019s title, they will receive a notification from Westmark Holdings or the CCRA. These are generally sent out in the Spring and Fall and are sent out until such time as the homeowner complies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Whose property is the sound fence on?\" tab_id=\"1556306751201-c651942d-6a80\"][vc_column_text]Sound fencing must be constructed on public property, with the inside face of the fence on the property line.\r\n\r\nDuring the design process a sound attenuation analysis is required for any residential development bordering arterial roadways or highways. Sound fencing is required in areas where the noise analysis demonstrates a sound fence must be installed and must follow the sound fence requirements.\r\n\r\nThe City of Airdrie assumes structural maintenance of the sound fence and cosmetic responsibilities on the City side of the fence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Who do I call if I have found skunk, crow or magpie nests in City Parks?\" tab_id=\"1553554648051-d1ba7bc1-ad9e\"][vc_column_text]A: Residents are asked to call 403.948.8400 or email parks@airdrie.ca<\/a> the City Parks Department when they find nests and eggs of troubling\/pest birds (crows, magpies) or skunks on City property. City crews will remove nests on City property ONLY, usually early in the spring.\u00a0 Crews will not exterminate adult or juvenile birds.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What can I do if I have an issue with a neighbor regarding their yard or home?\" tab_id=\"1556300597730-1e2ecf41-375d\"][vc_column_text]The City of Airdrie has an unsightly premises policy.<\/a>\r\n\r\nCooper's Crossing is Airdrie's premier community, and as such we hope that all residents will maintain their property to a standard that all residents can be proud of. Unfortunately this is not always the case and you may have a neighbor whose property is in disrepair. If this is the case, we encourage you to first speak openly,\u00a0 honestly and respectfully with your neighbor regarding your concerns. Calmly outline the issues you have, why this is important, to you and together identify possible solutions to the issue.\r\n\r\nWe recognize, that sometimes communicating with your neighbor will not result in any action. If your issues is related to a municipal bylaw, you can report the issue to municipal enforcement. For example, the Community Services Bylaw<\/a>, includes a section related to unsightly premises. This bylaw goes into great detail about what constitutes an unsightly premises. In part, it states:\r\n\r\n\"No Person, Owner or Occupant of a Premises within Airdrie shall permit the Land or Premises to be or remain in an untidy or unsightly condition, which means that the Premises shows signs of a serious disregard for general maintenance and upkeep, whether or not it is detrimental to the surrounding area, which includes but is not limited to the following:\r\n\r\n(a)\u00a0 any loose litter, feces, garbage or Refuse, whether located in a storage area, collection area or elsewhere on the Land;\r\n\r\n(b) damaged, dismantled or derelict vehicles or motor vehicles, whether insured or registered or not;\r\n\r\n(c) smelly or messy compost heaps;\r\n\r\n(d) unkempt grass or weeds higher than ten (10) centimetres;\r\n\r\n(e) production of any generally offensive odours;\r\n\r\n(f) any tree, shrub, other type of vegetation or any Structure;\r\n\r\n(i) that interferes or could interfere with any public work or utility;\r\n\r\n(ii) that obstructs any Sidewalk adjacent to the Land;\r\n\r\n(iii) that impairs the visibility required for safe traffic flow at any intersection\u00a0\u00a0 adjacent to the Land; or\r\n\r\n(iv) that becomes a nuisance by encroaching on a neighbouring Premises.\r\n\r\n(g) any accessible excavation, ditch, drain or standing water that could pose a danger to the public; and\r\n\r\n(h) any Construction project or activity not completed within three (3) years of the date the permit for the project or activity was issued by the City or, if no permit was issued or required, within three (3) years of starting Construction.\"\r\n

All City of Airdrie bylaws are enforced, by\u00a0 Municipal Enforcement<\/a>. If you have questions pertaining to enforcement of municipal bylaws, please contact Municipal Enforcement, telephone:<\/span> 403.948.8892.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"How do I landscape around a ``green transformer box`` on my property?\" tab_id=\"1556304549217-75d084a3-c5fa\"][vc_column_text]\r\n

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