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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
      Public Participation for Hybrid Meetings
    2. City Updates
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Commission on Arts & Culture
        Privacy Policy
      2. Downtown Development Authority / BID
      3. Forestry Board
      4. Grand Junction Housing Authority
      5. Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority
      6. Historic Preservation Board
      7. Horizon Drive Business Improvement
      8. Mesa County Building Code Board of Appeals
      9. One Riverfront
      10. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
      11. Parks Improvement Advisory Board
      12. Planning Commission
      13. Riverview Technology Corporation
      14. Urban Trails Committee
      15. Visit Grand Junction Advisory Board
      16. Zoning Board of Appeals
      17. Judicial Performance Commission
    4. City Attorney
      1. Cornerstones of Law & Liberty Plaza
        1. The Bill of Rights
        2. The Declaration of Independence
        3. The Mayflower Compact
        4. Preamble to the Constitution
        5. The Ten Commandments
    5. City Clerk
      1. Election Information
      2. Ordinances
        Municipal Code
      3. Public Records
      4. Open Records Request Form
      5. Special Districts
      6. Administrative Regulations
      7. Cannabis Business Licensing and Regulations
      8. Liquor Licensing
        Agendas & Minutes
    6. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Strategic Plan and Innovations
      3. City Council Districts
      4. Meet You There Initiative
    7. City Manager
      1. American Rescue Plan Advisory Committee
      2. Annual Budget
      3. City Council
      4. Communications & Engagement
      5. Employee Kudos
      6. Organizational Chart (PDF)
      7. Report an Issue
      8. Strategic Framework 
      9. Resource Stewardship and Sustainability
    8. Departments & Divisions
      1. 9-1-1 Communication Center
      2. Communications & Engagement
        1. City Employee Kudos
        2. News and Press Releases
        3. Mobile App
        4. Report an Issue
        5. Social Media
        6. GJ Currents Podcasts
      3. Community Development
        1. Active Transportation & Mobility
        2. Boards & Commissions
          1. City Council
          2. Historic Preservation Board
          3. Planning Commission
          4. Urban Trails Committee
          5. Zoning Board of Appeals
        3. Development Projects Map
        4. Project Submittal Hub
          1. Sufficiency Review
          2. Submittal Checklists
          3. Development Forms & Standards
          4. Fees
            1. Development Application & Permit Fees
            2. Development Impact Fees
          5. Development Improvement Agreements
        5. Housing
          1. Community Resources & Referrals 
          2. What is Affordable and Attainable Housing?
          3. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Resources
          4. At Home in GJ Landlord and Tenant Program
          5. Private Activity Bond (PAB) Application
          6. Affordable and Attainable Housing Incentive Program
        6. Licenses & Permits
          1. Short-Term Rentals
            Sales, Use & Lodging Taxes
        7. Planning
          1. Addressed Subdivision Plats
          2. General Meetings
          3. Long Range Planning
          4. Monthly Planning Statistics
          5. Weekly Planning Reports
        8. Programs
          1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          2. Neighborhood Program
      4. Housing
      5. Economic Development
      6. Engineering and Transportation
        1. Engineering Division
          Stormwater Maintenance
        2. Transportation Engineering
          1. Active Transportation & Mobility
            1. Report a Concern
            2. Bike Map
            3. Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
            4. Safe Routes to School
            5. Bicycle Route Wayfinding
            6. e-Bike Resources
            7. Helpful Brochures
            8. Traffic Volume Cameras
          2. Transportation Planning
            Regional Transportation Plans
        3. Current Projects
          1. Bidding Opportunities
          2. B 1/2 Road Improvements
          3. Crosby Avenue Reconstruction
          4. D 1/2 Road (29 1/4 Road to 30 Road)
          5. Four Canyons Parkway Project
          6. I-70 & 29 Road Interchange Study
          7. North Avenue Projects
          8. Patterson Sidewalk Improvements
          9. Patterson Road at Matchett Park
        4. Permits
        5. Manuals & Regulations
          1. Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM)
          2. Transportation and Engineering Design Standards (TEDS)
        6. Report a Concern
      7. Finance
        1. Annual Budget & Budget Development
          1. Non-profit Funding Requests
          2. 2026 Budget Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
        3. Grand Junction Rating Report (PDF)
        4. Monthly Revenue Reports
        5. Sales, Use, Lodging and Cannabis Taxes
          1. Title 3 Revenue & Finance Municipal Code
          2. Topic and User Guides
            1. Host Special Event Guide (PDF)
            2. Attend a Special Event Guide (PDF)
            3. New License Registration Guide (PDF)
            4. Carryout Bag Fee Guide (PDF)
            5. Marketplace Facilitator Guide (PDF)
            6. Create a Web Logon Guide (PDF)
            7. Agricultural Compounds FYI 2010-05 (PDF)
            8. Coins and Precious Metal Bullion FYI 2011-01 (PDF)
            9. Direct Mail Advertising Materials FYI 2010-06 (PDF)
            10. Energy Used for Industrial FYI 2010-03 (PDF)
            11. Manufacturing Equipment FYI 2013-01 (PDF)
            12. Non Essential Articles FYI 2010-02 (PDF)
            13. Sales by Out of State Retailers FYI 2010-07 (PDF)
            14. Sales by School Associations FYI 2013-02 (PDF)
      8. Fire Department
        1. Administration
          1. About Us
            1. Leadership
            2. Insurance Service Office Rating
          2. Accreditation Process
          3. Employment
            1. Minimum Qualifications
            2. Application Process
            3. Pay & Benefits
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Grand Junction Rural Fire Protection District
          5. Ambulance Services, Billing, and Records Requests
          6. Ambulance Standby Request
        2. Codes & Permits
          1. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
          2. Plan Review Portal
          3. Outdoor Burning Regulations
          4. Fire Code Compliance
          5. Fire Protection System Report Submittals
          6. Development and Construction
        3. Community Outreach
          1. News & Updates
            GJFD Clear & Available
          2. Safety Education
            1. Car Seat Checks
            2. CPR & Bleeding Control Classes
            3. Fire Extinguisher Classes
            4. Fire Safety for College Students
            5. School Programs
            6. Station Tours
            7. Youth Fire Intervention
          3. Resources
            1. Kids Corner
            2. Wildland Fire Safety
          4. Lights and Sirens Podcast
        4. Operations
          1. EMS & Fire Operations
          2. Ambulance Services, Billing, and Records Requests
          3. Our Stations
          4. Ride-Alongs
        5. How Do I...
          1. Burn Permits & Outdoor Burning
          2. Ride-Along
          3. Get Notified When Jobs Open/Job Interest Card
          4. Schedule an Education Session
      9. General Services
        1. Solid Waste/Trash
          1. Dumpster Pad & Enclosure Standards
          2. Helpful Hints for Successful Trash Collection
          3. Spring Clean-Up
          4. Recycling Division
        2. Recycling Division
          1. Recycling Division
          2. Multi-Stream Recycling
          3. Dual Stream Recycling & Yard Waste Composting
          4. Recycling Drop Off
          5. Solid Waste/Trash
          6. Hard to Recycle Materials
        3. Street Systems Division
          1. Spring Clean-Up
            1. Prohibited Items
            2. Spring Clean-Up Helpful Hints
          2. Street Maintenance Program
          3. Chipseal Program
          4. Leaf Removal Program
          5. Snow & Ice Removal
          6. Stormwater
          7. Street Cleaning
      10. GIS Maps
      11. Human Resources
        1. Call Grand Junction Home
        2. Employee Benefits
          Federally Mandated Notices 2025-2026
        3. Employment
          1. Apply Grand Junction Police Department
          2. Meet Our Team!
          3. Equal Employment Opportunity
        4. Risk Management
        5. Volunteer Opportunities
      12. Information Technology Security
      13. Municipal Court
        1. Contesting a Parking Ticket
        2. Criminal Tickets
        3. Parking Permits & Information
        4. Payment Options
        5. Traffic Tickets
        6. Trial Information
        7. Municipal Court Dockets
      14. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks
          1. City Park Search
          2. City Parks
          3. Dog Parks
          4. Kindred Reserve Open Space Park
          5. Las Colonias Park
          6. Las Colonias Arboretum
          7. Lincoln Park Arboretum
            Online Guided Tour
          8. Forestry
            1. Tree Care Services
              1. Tree Work Request Form
              2. Tree Planting Request
              3. Public Tree Maintenance Permit
            2. Becoming a Licensed Arborist
              Licensed Arborist Application
            3. Helpful Resources
              1. General Tree Care Information
                1. What Does the City Cover?
                2. Know Your Roots - Trees, Roots, and Water
                3. Tree Services & Arborist Companies
                4. Care & Management for GJ's Trees
                5. How to Select the Right Tree
              2. Approved Street Tree List
              3. Tree & Shrub Guide
              4. Grand Junction's Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
              5. Grand Junction's Tree Inventory
              6. Farmer's Market Materials
            4. Community Events
              Arbor Day Seedlings
            5. Grand Junction Forestry Advisory Board
            6. Lincoln Park Aboretum
            7. Main Street Arboretum
            8. Root For Your Ash
          9. Skate Parks
          10. Park Rules
          11. Trails Guide (PDF)
          12. Lincoln Park Arboretum
            1. 1 Weeping Mulberry
            2. 2 Canada Red Chokecherry
            3. 3 Hackberry
            4. 4 Giant Sequoia
            5. 5 Red Horsechesnut
            6. 6 Yellowhorn
            7. 7 Flamingo Boxelder
            8. 8 Ivory Silk Lilac
            9. 9 Bechtel Crabapplee
            10. 10 Autumn Blaze Maple
            11. 11 Swamp White Oak
            12. 12 Bur Oak
            13. 13 Aristocrat Pear
            14. 14 Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
            15. 15 Dawn Redwood
            16. 16 Mulberry
            17. 17 Summit Ash
            18. 18 Spring Snow Crabapple
            19. 19 Lacebark Elm
            20. 20 Bristlecone Pine
            21. 21 American Elm
            22. 22 Purple Robe Locust
            23. 23 Apricot
            24. 24 Atlas Cedar
            25. 25 Incense Cedar
            26. 26 Green Ash
            27. 27 Frontier Elm
            28. 28 London Plane
            29. 29 Austrian Pine
            30. 30 Western Catalpa
            31. 31 Birchbark Cherry
            32. 32 Ornamental Crabapple
            33. 33 Littleleaf Linden
            34. 34 American Linden
            35. 35 Eastern Redbud
            36. 36 Shumard Oak
            37. 37 Siberian Elm
            38. 38 Ponderosa Pine
            39. 39 Buckthorn
            40. 40 Eastern Cottonwood
            41. 41 Utah Juniper
            42. 42 Redspire Pear
            43. 43 Blue Spruce
            44. 44 Sensational Boxelder
            45. 45 Russian Hawthorn
            46. 46 Scotch Pine
            47. 47 Ornamental Pear
            48. 48 White Spruce
            49. 49 Kentucky Coffeetree
            50. 50 Norway Maple
            51. 51 Linden Hybrid
            52. 52 Autumn Purple Ash
            53. 53 Crimson King Norway Maple
            54. 54 Mountain Ash
            55. 55 Tri Color Beech
            56. 56 Tuliptree
            57. 57 Limber Pine
            58. 58 Turkish Filbert
            59. 59 Golden Rain
            60. 60 English Oak
            61. 61 Sugar Maple
            62. 62 Winter King Hawthorn
            63. 63 Thornless Honeylocust
            64. 64 Ginkgo
            65. 65 Pinyon Pine
            66. 66 Green Vase Zelkova
            67. 67 Crimson Cloud Hawthorn
            68. 68 Newport Plum
            69. 69 Rocky Mountain Juniper
          13. Riverfront at Dos Rios
          14. Watson Island Disc Golf Map (PDF)
        2. Facilities
          1. Approved Food Vendors
            1. What You Need to Know to Be a Mobile Food Vendor (PDF)
            2. Approved Food Vendors
            3. Concessionaire Payment Form (PDF)
            4. Event Organizer Information
            5. Food / Beverage Vendor Information
            6. Lunch Loops Food Vendor Map(PDF)
            7. Las Colonias Food Vendor Map (PDF)
            8. 2026 Cottage Food Vendor Qualification Packet
            9. 2026 Food Vendor Qualification Packet
            10. 2025 Lemonade Law Location Request
          2. City Cemeteries
            1. Burial Search
            2. Flowers and Decorations
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Funerals and Burials
            5. Monuments and Markers
            6. Available Grave Spaces
          3. Facility Rentals
            1. Park Shelters
              Shelter Rental Information (PDF)
            2. Hospitality Suite
            3. Lincoln Park Barn
            4. Las Colonias Amphitheater
            5. Field Rentals
            6. Awareness Day Request
            7. Neighborhood Block Party Trailer
            8. Special Event Permits
            9. Facility Availability
          4. Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
          5. Lincoln Park Sports Complex
          6. City Child Care Center - GJ Little Learners
            1. About Us
            2. Fees & Tuition
        3. Recreation
          1. Aquatics
            1. Pool Admissions, Passes, and Punch Cards
            2. Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool Hours of Operation
            3. Orchard Mesa Pool Hours of Operation
          2. Leagues
          3. Pickleball
          4. Register for Programs
          5. Summer Camps
          6. Seasonal Activity Guide
          7. Special Events
            1. Southwest Arbor Fest
            2. Senior Games
              Seniors Games Schedule
            3. Water Lights at Night
            4. Santa Cause Run
            5. Food Truck Friday
            6. Special Event Permits
            7. Wild West Skate Fest
          8. Community Recreation Center
          9. Youth Basketball
          10. Youth Scholarships
            1. Apply for Scholarship Funds
              Becas para Programas Juveniles
            2. Round Up for Recreation
            3. GJ Plays Foundation
        4. Arts & Culture
          1. Strategic Cultural Plan & Reports
            1. Cultural Resources
            2. Economic Impact Reports
          2. Call for Artists
          3. City Art Collection
            1. About the Collection
            2. Photo Gallery
          4. Our Board
          5. Commission on Arts and Culture Programs
            1. Mural Programs
            2. Public Art Exhibits
            3. Grand Valley Open Studio Tours
          6. Commission on Arts and Culture Funding Program
          7. Local Artists Groups & Galleries
            1. Artist Registration
            2. Find Artists By Discipline or Name
          8. Interactive Art Map
          9. City Agendas & Minutes
        5. About Us
          1. Lincoln Park Stadium Renovations
          2. Parks, Recreation, Open Space (PROS) Master Plan
          3. Stay Connected
          4. Seasonal/Part-Time Employment
          5. Grand Junction Community Recreation Center 
            1. Aquatics at the CRC
            2. Climbing Wall at The CRC
            3. Facility Rentals at The CRC
            4. Fitness at the CRC
            5. Gymnasium at the CRC
            6. Kids Club at The CRC
            7. Meet the CRC Team
            8. Memberships, Rates, and Hours at the CRC
            9. Construction and History of the CRC
        6. How Do I...
          1. Apply for Scholarships
          2. Become an Approved Food Vendor
          3. Donate to the Scholarship Fund
          4. Find City Art
          5. Find a Golf Course
          6. Find a Park
          7. Find My League Scores
          8. Register for Programs
          9. Register for Camps
          10. Rent a Facility or Shelter
          11. Report a Concern
          12. Sign up for Renew Active or SilverSneakers
      15. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Leadership
            1. Chief Matt Smith
            2. Deputy Chief Gary Marak
            3. Deputy Chief William Baker
            4. Deputy Chief Shawn Hasty
            5. Police Chiefs Through the Years
          2. Divisions
            1. Animal Control
            2. Code Enforcement
              1. Animals
              2. Fences
              3. Junk/Trash/Weeds
              4. Outdoor Storage and Unlicensed/Inoperable Vehicles
              5. Sidewalks with Snow/Debris
              6. Storage of Trailers/Campers
              7. Yard Sales
            3. Colorado Mesa University Substation
            4. Community Resource Unit
            5. Co-Responder Unit
            6. Drug Task Force
            7. Investigations Division
              Critical Incident Response Team
            8. Media Relations and Community Outreach
            9. Municipal Park Rangers
            10. Patrol Division
            11. Police Service Technicians
            12. Property and Evidence
            13. Records and Data Management
            14. School Resource Officers
            15. Special Units
              1. Bomb
              2. Honor Guard
              3. K9
              4. SWAT
            16. Traffic Enforcement and Crash Investigation Unit
          3. Mission, Vision, Values
          4. Police Policies and Directives
          5. Reports and Crime Statistics
        2. Services
          1. Bike Registrations
          2. Emergency Alerts
          3. File a Report Online
            Fraud Packet (PDF)
          4. Public Safety Map
          5. Registered Sex Offender Information
            Sexually Violent Predators
          6. Request a Record
            1. 9-1-1 Audio Requests
            2. Criminal Justice Records and Police Reports
            3. Evidence and Property
            4. Fee Schedule (PDF)
          7. Safe 2 Trade Zone
          8. Vacation Check Request
          9. Victim Services
          10. VIN Inspections
          11. Volunteer Program
        3. 911 Dispatch
          1. 911 Audio Request Form (PDF)
          2. Dispatch Service Area (PDF)
          3. Emergency Alerts
          4. Non-Emergency vs 911
          5. What to Expect When Calling 911
          6. Multiline Telephone Systems
        4. Community
          1. Crime Stoppers of Mesa County
          2. Fight Crime with Neighbors
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Police Blotter
          5. Police News
          6. Registered Sex Offender Information
            Sexually Violent Predators
          7. National Night Out
          8. National Night Out registered events
          9. Community Police Academy
          10. Shop with a Cop
          11. Resources
          12. Safe Roads, Safe Summer
          13. Lights and Sirens Podcast
        5. I Want To...
          1. Apply For A Job
            1. Qualifications
            2. Application Process
            3. Pay & Benefits
            4. Living in Grand Junction
          2. Contact
          3. File a Report Online
          4. Register a Bike
          5. Request a Report
          6. Request a VIN Inspection
          7. Share Feedback
          8. Submit a Crime Tip
          9. Volunteer for the GJPD
      16. Utilities Department
        1. Utility Billing
          1. Paperless E-Billing
          2. Landlord - Property Owner Information
            1. CustomerConnect
            2. Landlord Options to Limit Liability
          3. New Construction & Connection to System
            1. Sewer Connection Fee
            2. Water Connection Fee
          4. Residential Application
          5. Utility Rates
          6. Water Leaks
            How to Check for a Water Leaks
        2. Persigo Wastewater Treatment
          1. About Us
            1. Collection System Maintenance
            2. Industrial Pretreatment
            3. Plant Operations
            4. Plant Maintenance
            5. Wastewater Quality Laboratory
          2. Businesses
            1. Food Service Establishments
            2. Hauled Waste Requirements
            3. Health Care Establishments
            4. Industrial Requirements
            5. New Businesses
            6. Photographic Processing Establishments
            7. Vehicle / Equipment Establishments
          3. Projects
          4. Residents
          5. Tours
        3. Water Services
          1. Ridges Irrigation
          2. Conservation Efforts
            Water Conservation Programs
          3. Water Conservation Programs
            1. Water Efficiency Rebates
            2. Graywater Program
            3. Garden In a Box
            4. Smart Watering Program
            5. Waterwise Lawn Program
          4. Water Distribution
          5. Water History
          6. Water Rate Calculator
          7. Water Supply
          8. Water Treatment
            1. Annual Water Quality Reports
            2. Water Quality Laboratory
          9. Watershed Protection
          10. Fill Stations
          11. Backflow Prevention Program
            1. Backflow Design Requirements
              1. Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly (PVBA)
              2. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA)
            2. Certified Backflow Tester List (PDF)
        4. Get to Know Your H2O
      17. Visit Grand Junction
    9. Transparency Portal
      1. City Council
      2. City Public Records
      3. Community Development Self Service
      4. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
      5. 2024 Joint Sewer Financial Statement
      6. Municipal Code
      7. Sales, Use, & Lodging Taxes
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  3. Services

    1. City of Grand Junction Accessibility Plan
    2. Alerts
      1. Emergency Alert Registration
      2. NotifyMe
    3. Business
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Business & Development
      3. Licenses & Permits
    4. Code Enforcement
    5. Computer Donation
    6. Employment
      1. Human Resources
      2. Living in Grand Junction
    7. Municipal Court
    8. Nondiscrimination and Accessibility
    9. Pay Online
    10. Parking & Public Transportation
      1. Bicycle Route Wayfinding
      2. Bustang
      3. Downtown Parking
      4. Grand Valley Transit
      5. Amtrak
    11. Public Records
      1. Financial Records
      2. Municipal Code & Charter
      3. Public Records
      4. Other Public Records
    12. Report a Concern
    13. Resources
      1. GIS Maps
      2. Sales & Use Tax
      3. Solid Waste
      4. Transportation Engineering Design Standards (TEDS)
      5. Utility Billing
      6. Venue Booking
        1. Food Catering
        2. Las Colonias Park Amphitheater
        3. Parks Shelters & Facilities
        4. Stocker Stadium Hospitality Suite
        5. Grand Junction Convention Center
    14. Safety Services & Updates
      1. 9-1-1 Communication Center
      2. Emergency Alert Registration
      3. Fire Department's Community Outreach
      4. Fire Reporting
      5. Police Department's Community Outreach
    15. Street Services
    16. Solid Waste/Trash
    17. Recycling Division
    18. Student & Volunteer Opportunities
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  4. Business & Development

    1. Cannabis Regulation
    2. Community Development
    3. Community Development Self Service
    4. Development Map
    5. Downtown Grand Junction
    6. Economic Development
      1. Chamber of Commerce
      2. Grand Junction Economic Partnership
      3. Business Incubator Center
    7. Engineering
    8. Finance
      1. Annual Budget & Budget Development
      2. Sales, Use & Lodging Taxes
    9. Horizon Drive Business Improvement District
    10. Licenses & Permits
    11. Open Data Portal
      1. Development Projects Map
      2. Forestry Map
    12. Purchasing Bids
      1. Bid Summaries
        1. Bid Summaries - Current Year 2026
        2. Bid Summaries - 2025
        3. Bid Summaries - 2024
        4. Bid Summaries - 2023
        5. Bid Summaries - 2022
        6. Bid Summaries - 2021
        7. Bid Summaries - 2020
        8. Bid Summaries - 2019
        9. Bid Summaries - 2018
    13. Riverfront at Las Colonias
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Contractor's License
      2. Employment
      3. Permits
      4. Utility Service
      5. Volunteer Board
      6. Volunteer Position
      7. Work in the Right-of-Way Permit
      8. Use of City Hall Auditorium and Designated Outdoor Assembly Areas
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. Departments & Divisions
      4. IT Security
    3. Find
      1. Avalon Theatre
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. City Limits
      4. Forms
      5. GIS Maps
      6. Golf Information
      7. Parks & Recreation
      8. Public Records
      9. Sales Tax Information
      10. Trash Schedule
      11. Visit Grand Junction
      12. My Portal
    4. Pay Online
    5. Submit
      1. File A Police Report Online
      2. Parks & Recreation Program Sign Up
      3. Report a Concern
      4. Utility Paperless E-Billing
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  6. Feature Links

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
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    1. Employee Benefits
    2. How to Apply
    3. Living in Grand Junction
    4. Qualifications
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