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C-ity o0 Joint Planning & Development &
Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda
PICKERIN Monday, March 4, 2013
Council Chambers
7:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Pickles
Part "A"
Planning & Development Committee Reports Page Nos.
1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-13 1-3
Nicou Inc., Plan of Subdivision 40M-2343
-Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision '
Recommendation
• 1. That Nature Haven Crescent within Plan 40M-2343 be assumed for public
use;
2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within
Plan 40M-2343, which are constructed, installed or located on lands,
dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent
thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City,
be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except for Blocks 40,
43, 44 and 45; and 3. That the Model Home Agreement and the Subdivision Agreement and any
amendments relating to Plan 40M-2343 be released and removed from title.
Part "B„
Executive Committee Reports
1. Director, City Development, Report OS 01-13 4-12
Marketing & Business Development Program
-2012 Year End Summary
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Joint Planning & Development &
Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda
PI ~KERING Monday, March 4, 2013
Council Chambers
7:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Pickles
Recommendation
That Council receive for information, the 2012 Marketing & Business
Development Year End report.
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 04-13 13-15
Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes
Recommendation
1. That Report FIN 04-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received; '
2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the
Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
(II) OTHER BUSINESS
(III) ADJOURNMENT .
Report to
Planning & Development Committee
PICKERING
Report Number: LEG 01-13
Date: March 4, 2013
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Nicou Inc., Plan of Subdivision 40M-2343
- Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision
- File: 40M-2343
Recommendation:
1. That Nature Haven Crescent within Plan 40M-2343 be assumed for public use; ,
2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan
40M-2343, which are constructed, installed or located on lands, dedicated to, or
owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands
that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed
for maintenance, save and except for Blocks 40, 43, 44 and 45; and
3. That the Model Home Agreement and the Subdivision Agreement and any
amendments relating to Plan 40M-2343 be released and removed from title.
Executive Summary: The City entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the ;
above-noted developer for the development of the lands within Plan 40M-2343. As all
works and services within this plan have been completed to the satisfaction of City staff,
it is appropriate to assume the road, and the works and services within this plan (save
and except for Blocks 40, 43, 44 and 45) under the jurisdiction of the City and to
release the developer from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement.
Financial Implications: Not Applicable
Discussion: The City entered into a Model Home Agreement and a
Subdivision Agreement with the above-noted developer for the development of the
lands within Plan 40M-2343. As the developer has now completed all of the works and
services to the satisfaction of City staff, it is appr.opriate to assume the road, and the
works and services within Plan 40M-2343, save and except for Blocks 40, 43, 44 and
45. Blocks 43, 44 and 45 are reserves owned by the City that are not expected to be
dedicated as public highway and Block 40 is an open space block now in the ownership
of TRCA.
Report LEG 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2343 Page 2
As the works and services within Plan 40M-2343 have been completed to the
satisfaction of the City, it is now appropriate to release the developer from the
provisions of the Model Home Agreement and the Subdivision Agreement with the City .
and any amendments related thereto. The Subdivision Agreement will also be released .
from reserve Blocks 43, 44 and 45 as well as from open space Block 40.
Attachments:
1. Location Map - Plan 40M-2343
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Recommended for the consideration
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
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Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
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PICKERING ReportNumber: os o1-13
Date: March 4, 2013
From: Thomas Melymuk
Director, City Development
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Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary
- File: D-1400-005
Recommendation:
1. That Council receive for information, the 2012 Marketing & Business Development
Year End report.
Executive Summary: The City of Pickering's Economic Development Office '
delivers a strategic Marketing & Business Development work program with the goal of
retaining and attracting desired investment, jobs, and assessment growth in our
community. The work program recognizes current trends in business development and
relies on both internal and external expertise in the economic development sector.
Through implementation of this program, the Economic Development Office strives to
meet the needs of our existing business base, while looking to attract new business
investment that is desirable to, and supportive of, the sustained economic health of our
community.
In 2012, the City of Pickering celebrated 34 new business openings including 4 new
developments, being the Pickering Learning Site, V!VA Retirement Community, the
Trench Ltd. (Siemens) industrial plant and a Long & McQuade retail store. Search
Engine People also opened up an office in our downtown and is now reported to be the
fastest growing company in Canada in the Information & Communications Technology
sector.
Over 900 new jobs were created in 2012, representing a range of sectors including
industrial manufacturing, information and communication technology, commerciat office,
retail and hospitality.
Marketing of our businesses and community was expanded to include a new employee
guide - Your City. Right Now. Content on web pages in the Business section were
enhanced with 2 promotional videos and 3 new Corporate Testimonials, while the real
estate community was engaged to actively participate in the updating of our on-line
Available Land & Space inventory tool.
A total of 6.75 ha of employment land was absorbed during 2012. Until employment
lands in the Seaton Community are available for development, the City's ability to offer
up shovel ready lands for new industrial investment is now constrained by the limited
supply of desirable parcels in our Brock Employment Park.
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Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary Page 2
Financial Implications: Not applicable.
Discussion: The City's Economic Development Office develops and delivers a work
program designed to address three key areas of Economic Development including -
Business Retention & Expansion, Business Attraction and Investment Readiness. The
goal of the program is to assist in the retention and attraction of desirable investment
that results in jobs and assessment growth to our community.
1. Corporate Calling Program identifies a strong diversity of business sectors
in Pickering. ,
A key component of the 2012 Business Retention & Expansion program is Corporate Calling. Foremost, this program provides a platForm for our businesses
to share their successes and identify challenges to their business growth.
Further, the program provi-des staff an opportunity to inform our companies of
current City activities, connect them to business programs and support services,
and engage our corporate leaders in the promotion of our City as a preferred .
place to do business.
The 2012 Corporate Calling Program reviewed the diversity of our business
community, conducting interviews with companies in the following sectors:
• Businesses with Pickering headquarters
• Manufacturing
• EN3 (Energy, Environmental and Engineering)
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
• Logistics
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During the course of the program, staff identified multiple instances of Pickering
businesses that are committed to supporting the Pickering supply chain by -
buying goods and services locally.
In 2012, we were also informed by 2 companies that Pickering offers a preferred
business environment that is safe, attractive and efficient for both employees and
clients. As a result, one company chose to remain and expand in Pickering,
while another chose to move their operations from Scarborough, establishing a
new, expanded base of operations in Pickering.
2. City of Pickering staff delivers effective business support services.
It is not sufficient to identify the challenges to business development facing our
companies. Practical, day to day business support is a prime function of the
Economic Development Office at the City of Pickering and establishing a working
relationship with our business owners is key to providing this support.
Understanding of the products and services produced and distributed by our
businesses contributes to Economic Development's staff ability to identify
opportunities for growth in our business community.
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary Page 3
Throughout the course of the 2012 program, this office facilitated introductions
and meetings between Pickering business owners and a wide range of business
support service providers, such as, The Ministry of Economic Development and
Innovation, The National Research Council, Durham College, Spark Centre for
Innovation, Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre, the Business
Development Bank, and more. Further, we arranged for peer to peer meetings
between operations staff at Pickering based manufacturing companies where
process information was shared and opportunities for local supply chain
purchases were identified.
3. Economic Development partnerships support City business growth.
Despite limited staff and resources, the Economic Development Office succeeds
in providing professional services to our business community. This is often
achieved through the various partnerships this Office participates in, with a
variety of Economic Development experts, organizations and services.
a) Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT)
We continue to actively support the efforts of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
(APBOT) through activities and services, such as:
• Presence on the Board of Directors and at the Government Relations
Committee.
• Attendance at Board of Trade meetings and events to establish and
maintain positive working relationships with our local business leaders.
• Sponsorship and delivery of The Next Generation of Manufacturing Seminar
Series.
• Recognition of Pickering business leaders through the annual APBOT
Business Excellence Awards.
• Presentations to the APBOT membership, as needed. In 2012, this office
delivered a presentation promoting the roles and responsibilities of
Municipal Economic Development offices.
b) Durham Economic Development Partnership (DEDP)
Ongoing participation and collaboration with the Durham Economic Development
Partnership (DEDP) work program gives Pickering the opportunity to respond to
investment enquiries received by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, the
Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation and the Region of Durham
Economic Development Office. The 2012 work program included an event
hosting key US site selectors during which a reception was held at The Lake
House in Pickering and was followed by a tour of DurFiam Region, featuring a
flyover of the Seaton Employment Lands.
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary Page 4
Pickering staff also provided practical training and advice to support the delivery
of the Region of Durham "Business Count" survey program. Funding provided
through the DEDP also afforded the opportunity for Pickering staff to attend the
Canadian Nuclear Association conference where we promoted the City of
Pickering as a premier nuclear host community. We were also able to represent
the City of Pickering at a national commercial realtor conference and an
international realtor and site selector conference.
c) Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI)
This office works with staff at MEDI to deliver support to our business community
specifically related to understanding and accessing provincial funding programs
and business expansion best practices. In 2012, funding opportunities were
identified for Pickering businesses in the areas of software development and
implementation training, as well as R&D tax credits and process improvements in
manufacturing.
d) Greater Toronto Countryside Mayors Alliance (GTCMA) The GTCMA is made up of fourteen municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area.
The mandate of the Alliance is to monitor and discuss rural economic issues,
federal and provincial programs and legislation affecting countryside
communities; undertake research and analysis on matters of interest affecting
the membership, and advocate for provincial support and/or changes to
Provincial Policies that affect Alliance membership. In 2012, the GTCMA
completed Phase 2 of the Rural Economic Development study and will be -
presenting the findings and recommendations of the strategy to various provincial
ministries for comment and action in the Spring of 2013.
4. Pickering celebrates business expansions in 2012.
A number of Pickering businesses expanded operations in 2012, including:
• Purdue Pharma, 630 Granite Court, completed the final phase of their '
expansion project occupying an 18,000 square-feet, 2 storey office space.
They also received OPA approval and completed the installation of a
250KW solar array on their warehouse rooftop under the Provincial FIT
Program.
• Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB) moved within Pickering .
to expanded offices at 1305 Pickering Parkway.
• RBRO Solutions moved within Pickering to expanded offices at
1101 Kingston Road. RBRO Solutions provides document management
solutions to a global clientele in the legal, architectural, engineering and
construction industries.
• Long & McQuade established a retail presence in Pickering opening a store
at 1887 Kingston Road. Long & McQuade now operate their head office,
2 warehouses and a retail storefront in the City of Pickering.
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary ' Page 5
• Miratec Inc. at 1895 Clements Road expanded their facilities by 50%, in
preparation fo.r expected growth in their industry sector in 2013. Miratec
designs and manufactures electronic cabling systems for manufacturing and
alternative energy products.
5. Marketing a key component to Business Retention and Investment
Attraction.
The Economic Development Office currently produces 7 online and print
publications, the contents of which include statistics, labour force data,
demographics, community and business sector promotions and site selection
data. These publications are updated annually and are made available in print
and online. We also produce an electronic newsletter to promote business
success stories and business support services offered by the City and upper tier
Economic Development offices.
In 2012, we expanded our publications to include a resource guide for new
employees entitled Your City. Right Now. Created for delivery to employees of
companies new to Pickering, the guide provides information on recreational
activities in Pickering, as well as practical information such as locations of
financial institutions, medical clinics, ServiceOntario offices, train and bus
services and more. To date, copies have been delivered to Search Engine
People and Trench Ltd.
6. Investors review municipal websites before they consider investment.
Providing accurate information through online tools is critical to supporting the
Business Retention & Expansion and Investment Attraction programs. Research
says that new investors look to municipal websites for information on lifestyle,
demographics, infrastructure and incentives before making direct contact with
municipal staff or local real estate service providers.
The City maintains an online inventory of available land and space, presented
through the eSpace Listings website tool. In order to help maintain the accuracy
of the inventory, in 2012 a protocol was developed whereby realtors provide this
office with monthly updates of available land and space listings. This has served
to enhance the number and accuracy of listings on the inventory site.
Three new Corporate Testimonials were developed and posted to the Advantage
Pickering section of the website. Ellis Packaging, Long & McQuade and Purdue
Pharma are long standing members of the Pickering community and are
considered Ambassadors of our business community. Economic Development
staff also developed 2 new videos for the website, showcasing Downtown
Pickering and the Nautical Village.
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary Page 6
7. Economic Development staff responds to new investment in 2012.
The Economic Development Office responded to 26 investment enquiries,
including 3 confidential enquiries for significant industrial manufacturing and office space development. These enquiries were received from the GTMA,
Ministry of Economic Development & Innovation, OMAFRA (Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), and various private real estate brokerages.
In 2012, 2 major employers, Search Engine People and Trench (Canada) Ltd.
opened their doors in Pickering. In both cases, the Economic Development
Office led a Development Response Team to coordinate the efforts of multiple
municipal and external development approval authorities. As a result of the team
. effort, both businesses received their necessary approvals in time to meet
aggressive construction schedules, allowing them to occupy their facilities, bring
over 400 new jobs to Pickering, and begin work in their sectors without any
significant delays.
8. City of Pickering celebrates at 34 Grand Openings in 2012.
Economic Development staff coordinated the support of 34 business openings in
2012. Services provided included information on appropriate protocols and media
contacts, the provision of ceremonial scissors and ribbons, and the presentation ~i
of certificates of appreciation and/or plaques to commemorate the event. When I,
appropriate, an editorial with accompanying photography is posted to the City's
Business website to promote the grand opening. A few Grand Openings to highlight in 2012 are:
• The Pickering Learning Site - 1340 Pickering Parkway
• Search Engine People - 1305 Pickering Parkway
• V!VA Retirement Community - 1880 Glengrove Road
• Long & McQuade retail store - 1887 Kingston Road
• Aspect Retail Logistics - 200,00 square foot expansion at 1400 Church Street
9. Economic Development Office promotes the City of Pickering as a
preferred place to invest.
Each year, the Economic Development Office identifies opportunities to market
our community as a preferred place to invest. To augment the Economic
Development budget allocation for marketing, this office will, from time to time,
participate in joint marketing opportunities with other Economic Development
groups such as:
• Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (Foreign Direct Investment attraction)
• Durham Economic Development Partnership (Regional and National
investment)
• Durham Region Tourism (for promotion of the Pickering Museum Village,
our waterfront, Nautical Village and community events)
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary Page 7
In 2012, this office coordinated the design and production of 2 new pop up
banners entitled `Advantage Pickering' and `Smart Energy. Smart Choice'. These
promotional banners are used to showcase Pickering at various trade shows and
business events.
Print advertising pieces were placed in a number of publications, including the
following:
• Durham Tourism Discovery Guide - annual print and online publication.
• Perspectives Canada Magazine - international circulation.
• Canadian Business Magazine - annual economic development issue.
• EDCO Investors Guide (Economic Developers Council of Ontario).
• Expansion Solutions Magazine, Canadian feature; North American
circulation and online presence in the Ontario Directory.
10. Collection and analysis of data and statistics, necessary to support
Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction programs.
The chatlenge of any economic development office is to source accurate, current
demographic data for their community. This data is necessary in order for the
City's Economic Development Office to respond effectively to requests for
information that support a potential investor's decision to choose Pickering as
their preferred location to start and/or grow their business.
In 2012, staff contributed significant time and expertise to the roll out of the Region
of Durham `Business Count' Employment survey. Results will be released to this
office in early 2013. This comprehensive employment data will allow us to
establish a current set of boiler plate statistics such as the number of businesses
operating in Pickering, the sector in which they operate, the size of businesses
both by employees and square footage and other information critical to
understanding our business base. Information collected in this program will provide
a baseline set of data for the ongoing tracking of business data and trends in our
community. This information can then be used to determine supply chain and
labour force gaps, to accurately promote the skills and services available from our
business community and to review the level of job creation. Further, this data will
enable the Economic Development Office to develop more effective support
programs for business retention, expansion and new investment.
11. Gauging the Economic Health of Pickering through Labour Force tracking
and Employment Land Absorption.
a) Labour Force Tracking job gains and losses is a difficult, yet necessary activity in gauging the
economic health of a community. This office collects labour force data at
corporate calls, through discussions with business owners, and from information
available through other economic development agencies that interact with
Pickering businesses (such as the Region of Durham Business Count
Employment survey).
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary Page 8
Pickering experienced minimal job losses in 2012 and enjoyed a number of
significant job gains. It is estimated there were over 900 new jobs created in the
City in 2012, in a variety of sectors including industrial manufacturing, information
and communication technology; commercial office, retail and hospitality.
Another area of employment that should be considered when reviewing the g'ains
or losses in labour force is jobs created by construction projects. Whether
private sector or government infrastructure projects, they create temporary jobs
within our City that have a significant economic impact on the community.
Construction jobs vary from general labourers to highly skilled technicians,
engineers and architects. While in our City, these workers are a source of
revenue to local businesses and service providers. Significant developments
such as the pedestrian bridge, the Pickering Learning Site, Siemens/Trench Ltd.,
York/Durham Pipeline, Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and new
residential construction in Duffin Heights have brought hundreds of workers into
the City of Pickering on a daify basis over the last 2-3 years.
b) Employment Land Absorption
Total employment land absorption for the year 2012 was approximately 6.75ha or
17 acres. This absorption was represented by the Nivlog mixed use
development under construction at 1735 Bayly Street, and the 192,000 square-
foot industrial facility at 1865 Clements Road, now occupied by Trench Ltd.
(division of Siemens).
Currently, the Brock Employment Park has approximately 100 acres of serviced,
developable land available, represented by approximately 7 separate parcels.
Nearly three quarters of this land is owned by Runnymede Development Corp.
Five of the parcels available for development are 5 acres or less, with one of the
smaller parcels being subject to significant environmental screening.
The lack of vacant, shovel ready employment land in urban Pickering is now
affecting the City's ability to respond to investment enquiries that have a potential
for significant job creation. !
Until employment lands are serviced and available for development in the Seaton
Community, this office expects to be constrained in the number of opportunities
to which we wilt be able to offer shovel ready development opportunities in the
City of Pickering.
Report OS 01-13 March 4, 2013
Subject: Marketing & Business Development Program
- 2012 Year End Summary . Page 9
12. Film Productions on the rise in Pickering.
2012 was a record-breaking year for production in Ontario with over $1.3 billion
dollars in direct expenditures to the provincial economy. Ontario is now the
largest film and television jurisdiction in Canada. Pickering continues to
experience a growing share of this increased filming activity.
During 2012, Pickering issued permits for 64 film days collecting $3,700 in permit
fees. A further $8,778.81 in revenue was collected for productions shot at the
Pickering Recreation Complex and another $17,890 for film productions shot at
Pickering Museum Village.
Residents and businesses in Pickering also benefit from local film expenditures.
An example of this was the Wolves production that filmed in north Pickering for
17 days, paying $126,500 in location fees, goods and services.
Prepared By: Approved/Endors By: i
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PI KERING Report Number: FIN 04-13
Date: March 4, 2013
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes
Recommendation: 1. That Report FIN 04-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be
received;
2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal
Act, 2001 be approved; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto. "
Executive Summary: Not Applicable
Financial Implications: . If approved, the write-off of taxes as referred to in Attachment 1 of this report, represents a gross cost of $3,044.57, with a net cost to the
City of approximately $756.12, the balance being charged back to the Region of
Durham and the School Boards. Pickering's share of the costs will be charged to the
2013 Current Budget allocation under General Government - Provision for
Uncollectable Taxes. The 2013 budget provision is anticipated to be $286,359.00, and
$1,072.23 (including the above) has been spent to date.
Discussion: The Municipal Act provides the Treasurer with various tax tools
regarding the administration and collection of property taxes. Under the provisions of
Section 357 of the Municipal Act, reduction of taxes due to fire, demolition, exemption,
assessment change or error is allowed. Change in realty tax class can translate into
lower property taxes if the property went from industrial to commercial tax class or
commercial to residential tax class. Demolitions, and other physical changes to a
property, such as filling in a swimming pool, or damage caused by fire or flooding, result
in a reduction in assessment and a corresponding reduction in property taxes.
Two of the properties referred to in Attachment 1 reflect the comment "Ceased to be
liable for tax at rate it was taxed". These properties have had their assessment class .
revised to a class with a lower tax rate.
Report FIN 04-13 . Date: March 4, 2013
Subject: Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes Page 2
Section 358 of the Municipal Act, allows taxpayers to have their assessments revised by
MPAC where they believe that they have been overcharged due to a gross or manifest
clerical error on the part of MPAC. On this basis, taxpayers are allowed to seek
reduction of their assessments for the current year as well as the two prior years. This
section of the Act allows for the reduction of taxes due to such errors, once confirmed
by the Regional Assessment Office of MPAC.
One of the properties referred to in Attachment 1 reflects the comment "Gross or
Manifest Clerical Error (by MPAC)." This property was assessed with incorrect acreage
information, and this report will adjust the related accounting transactions to reflect the
correct assessments for all eligible years.
The purpose of Sections 357/358 is to allow the municipality and MPAC to quickly
rectify assessment classification changes, and prior year's errors quickly without having
the property owner having to go through the formal assessmenf review process.
Attachments:
1. Section 357/358 Adjustment to Taxes - Taxable
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Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed By:
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