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Town of Vail: Commission on Special Events
Special Meeting
Town of Vail: Adminib'uative Conference Room
Monday, June 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
CSE Members Present:: Robert Aikens (at 2:30), Ian Anderson (at 2:20), Stephen Connolly and
Chairman Dave Chapin. Others Present: Pam Brandmeyer and Sybill Navas. At 2:30: Tom
Armstrong, Mike Warner, Mike Friery, Paul Ferzacca. Amy and Susan Fritz-arrived- at 2:45.
Chairman Dave Chapin called the meeting to order at 2:10pm, and noted the lack of a
quorum.
2:00p.m.-2:30p.m: Members present reviewed the Taste of Vail/Summer application submitted
on October 14, 2005. Sybill affirmed that a contract was sent on April 28 to Amy Phillips for
release of the funds allocated by the CSE last fall to the Taste of Vail for their summer event, and
that it has not yet been signed or returned. As of this date, no funds have been released to the
Taste of Vail for the proposed 2006 summer event. CSE members expressed concern that, should
the event be cancelled, it would leave a significant "hole" in the late summer calendar. All
expressed concern that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to pull off the quality of event that
was r..,I osed in the application submitted to the CSE in October with only 2 months of
r••,Yaration time remaining. Pam Brandmeyer stated that, should the CSE decide to rescind the
funding for this event and that no new event meeting the CSE's criteria be forthcoming at this
late date in the year, the funds could be rolled over into the 2007 budget. Dave Chapin noted that
the quorum requirement was met with the arrival of Ian Anderson at 2:20 and Robert Aikens at
2:30.
At 2:30 board members of the Taste of Vail arrived to discuss the status of the summer event.
They informed the CSE that they had only learned of the CSE's funding of the event within the
last 10 days and that therefore almost nothing has been done to date to produce the event for this
summer. They stated that Amy Phillips was no longer employed by the Taste of Vail and that
their primary concerns are.two-fold:
• Not to damage the high quality reputation of the winter event that the Taste of Vail has
developed over the last 15 years
• To maintain a positive relationship with the CSE and the Town of Vail
Speaking on behalf of the board of the Taste of Vail, Tom Armstrong indicated that it would be
their preference not to do the event in 2006, but to come back in a year with more solid
preparation.
? Motion to withdraw the contract with the Taste of Vail to produce a summer 2006
event.
M/S/P: Stephen Connolly, Robert Aikens, Unanimous.
At this point in the meeting, members of the Taste of Vail board of directors left and the CSE
members began a discussion of how to use the $30,000 now remaining in the budget to fill the
"hole" in the late summer event schedule. Recognizing that the time remaining to develop an
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event from scratch is quite short, there was consensus to advise local event promoters of the
opportunity and to provide time on the agenda at the next CSE meeting on June 27 for the
informal presentation of any ideas. If the CSE feels that any of the suggestions might be viable, a
special meeting would be scheduled within two weeks to formally review a funding proposal.
? Motion to direct Sybill to inform local event producers of the opportunity to apply for
up to $30,000 in CSE funds for the production of an event that would at..,.ct
destination visitors and which would he scheduled at some time between August 18 and
September 4, 2006; and to post an agenda item for the CSE meeting on June 27 to
discuss. the options that might be presented.
M/S/P: Stephen Connolly, Robert Aikens, Unanimous.
Motion to adjourn at 3:15 p.m.
M/S/P: Ian Anderson, Stephen Connolly, Unanimous.
Minutes taken and submitted by
Sybill R. Navas, CSE Coordinator
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
Town of Vail: Commission on Special Events
Special Meeting
Town of Vail: Administrative Conference Room
Monday, June 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
2:00p.m.-2:30p.m: Review of Taste of Vail/Summer Event application submitted on October 14,
2005 and current status of the proposed contract allocating CSE funds toward the event
scheduled for August 18-20.
At 2:30, members of the Commission on Special Events will meet with board members of the
Taste of Vail to discuss the status of the inaugural summer event. CSE members will determine
whether their $30,000 funding allocation should remain in place in consideration of the proposed
changes from the original application.
Adjournment: 3 : 00p. m.
Posted this 16d' day of June, 2006 by
Sybill R. Navas, Coordinator
Commission on Special Events
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TOWN OF VAI
COMMISION ON SPECIAL EVENTS
Amy Phillips
Taste of Vail
PO Box 5663
Vail CO 81658
April 28, 2006
Dear Amy:
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
P: 970 376-2394
F: 970 476 7141
e-mail: specialeventsOvailoov.com
The purpose of this letter is to memorialize the agreement by the Town of Vail
Commission on Special Events ("CSE"), to provide funding in the amount of thirty
thousand dollars ($30,000.00) to the Taste of Vail ("Event Promoter") for the purpose of
putting on the 2006 Taste of Vail'. Summer (event) as proposed by the Event Promoter in
the application submitted October 14, 2005 and as approved by the CSE on November
22, 2005 and hereby referred to as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference. The CSE
understands that no funding was provided for the purchase of event canopies, however
expects that canopies which are used will display only logos that do not conflict with the
Town of Vail's sponsorship of the event. Your signature to this agreement below shall
constitute acceptance by the Event Promoter of the terms of this agreement and all
conditions of approval imposed by the CSE upon its approval of this event.
These funds will be released as follows, per the Commission on Special Events
Funding Application:
• 1 /3 of the amount, or $10,000.00, upon the signing of this letter of agreement
• 1/3 of the amount, or $10,000.00, upon verification of the placement of the first
advertising
• 1/3 of the amount, or $10,000.00, upon the completion of the event
CSE; sn.
2006 Receipt of Funds ngreenicnt
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The Event Promoter agrees to complete all Special Event Permit applications
which may be required by the Town of Vail for this event in a timely manner, and to
comply with all regulations pertaining to the production of Special Events within the
Town of Vail. In consideration of the receipt of funds from the CSE, the Event Promoter
agrees to the placement of the Town of Vail logo on marketing and promotional
materials associated with the event as appropriate to the level of sponsorship. Upon
request, the Event Promoter will provide the CSE with copies of any film or photographs
taken at the event for the purpose of promoting the Town of Vail.
Within 90 days of the close of the event, the Event Promoter will provide the
Commission on Special Events with a written, post-event follow-up document which
must include:
1. An overview outlining the event's strengths and weaknesses: specifically, what
went well and what measures could be taken to improve the event
2. An event budget showing actual profit and loss numbers and how the CSE
funding was utilized.
3. A detailed overview of the marketing that was implemented to promote the event.
4. Survey results showing the estimated effect on the following, per the CSE
Criteria as described in the RFP:
a. Attendance numbers and demographic profile
b. Economic impacts to the retail, restaurant and lodging sectors of the
community
c. Visitor Intent to Return
5. Potential for growth and the development of sponsorships and media exposure
6. Did the event impact VaiI's "Sense of Community"?
In addition, the Event Promoter hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the Town of Vail, the CSE and their respective agents, officers, directors,
servants and employees from any and all liability, claims, liens, demands, actions and
causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, cost, damage or injury
of any person or damage to property of any kind arising out of the misconduct, or
negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Event Promoter, its subcontractors or any
person directly or indirectly employed by it while engaged in any activity associated with
putting on the Special Event more fully described in Exhibit "A° and as approved by the
CSE. The jurisdiction and venue of any suit or cause of action to enforce the terms of
this agreement shall lie in Eagle County, Colorado.
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Finally, by the terms of this agreement the Event Promoter shall be considered
an independent contractor, and nothing contained in this agreement shall constitute or
designate the Event Promoter or any of its employees as employees of the Town of Vail
or the CSE. As an independent contractor, the Event Promoter, its subcontractors or
any person directly or indirectly employed by it are not entitled to worker's compensation
benefits or any benefit contemplated by an employer/employee relationship.
If you are in agreement with the above terms, please indicate by signing below.
Very truly yours,
Sybill R. Navas, Coordinator
Commission on Special Events
AGREE:
Event Promoter FEIN# . Date
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Dear Special Event Commissioner:
We are pleased to present this request for funding to the Town of Vail's Commission
on Special Events for consideration in the 2006 budget. The Hoard of Directors of
the i aste of Vail are proposing to create, market and manage a food and wine event
August 24 -28,-2_06
Th I weekend in August is still a very soft weekend in
our otherwise busy June - September summer season. It
has become even more challenging to fill over the past
few years, primarily due to the change in the start of the
school year for many students nationwide. The Taste of
Vail would provide an event that brings winemakers,
guests and industry professionals from throughout the
west. The event would be marketed as a long weekend
event, much like the April event was 16 years ago.
Currently the Taste of Vail has many more winemakers
interested in our April event than we can accommodate.
This new event would provide an option to those
winemakers that we couldn't accommodate in April to
present their products to the very lucrative Vail market.
Recent efforts for a food & wine event in the summer
have not been as successful as the Taste of Vail believes
are possible. We have identified several key reasons why the Taste of Vail is
positioned to make this event a success for the entire Vail community.
1. We have an existing database of over 200 wineries to insure that we will bring
Winemakers into the town, at their expense, for a 3-night hotel stay. The
Taste of Vail attracts the Winemakers & Principal Owners, primarily from
California, who travel at their own expense and utilize our lodging; other
organizations do not have this relationship that drives revenue.
2. We will create a schedule that will encourage, not hinder existing restaurant
business levels. It has been noted that the timing of "Gourmet on Gore"
reduced the number of diners at several Vail Village restaurants for the
Saturday of Labor Day weekend.
3. We have the necessary guest history for a successful marketing campaign to
bring guests in for a 2-night hotel stay from throughout the region. The
"Taste of Vail" has a very loyal Front Range following that are expected to
support this event.
4. We will begin to market this event in April to destination attendees.
As with our April event, The Summer Taste of Vail. will be geared toward the
consumer with an emphasis on quality. We will work with Wineries and Restaurants
that already are familiar with the caliber of event that is "Taste of Vail". There will be
a "Sponsors Tent" that will actually be a cluster of the pop-up event tents, ideally on
Gore Promenade/Intemational Bridge. "Sponsors" will be solicited from both food &
wine supply; Cookware, Linen, Kitchen Equipment etc. and from "Vail Lifestyle"
vendors; Fly Fishing, Mountain Biking, Kayak, Climbing etc. This sponsor area will
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VAIL COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS
EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION
Please print or type all information
? EVENT: Taste of Vail, Summer Event
? PROPOSED DATE(S): Friday, August Wednesday, Apri125 - Sunday, August , 7,7
2006
? AMOUNT OF CASH FUNDING REQUESTED: $ 40,000.00
• PRODUCING EN i i i Y: Taste of Vail
President or Executive Director's Name: Susan Fritz
Name and Title of Person Completing the Application: Amy C. Phillips
Address: PO Box 5663,
Vail CO 81658
Telephone: 970-926-5665 Cell: 970-331-1645 FAX: 970-926-5640
WEBSITE: Nv?N Nv.tasteofvai l.com
E-Mail Address: Aimissvailra)aol.coin; info@tasteofvail.com
Organization's tax status: Non-Profit XXX
Tax payer ID# 19 901 106 105
o Does the Event benefit a charity? Yes No _XX_
o Any profits received will be rolled into creating and marketing the following
years summer event. The April Taste of Vail took 3 years to become fully
funded.
Mission Statement:
The Taste of Vail showcases the lifestyle of the Vail Valley; a passion for fine
food and wine while also enjoying world class recreational amenities in one of
natures most spectacular settings. Since its creation in 1990, the Taste of Vail has
had the privilege of providing the food & wine community with a vast array of
world-class events. Taste of Vail has become recognized as one of the premier
culinary and wine festivals in the country, while also generating significant
funding for local charities1n the process. This event is dedicated to sustaining and
enhancing this lifestyle from an educational and community-based perspective
enriching the Vail Valley community. The Taste of Vail cultivates the vital spirit
that is the Vail Valley. We all treasure the lifestyle the valley provides, no matter
whether it is for a weekend or a lifetime.
Number of years your organization has been in business: 16
• Brief Description of the Event:
The Taste of Vail is a celebration of the outstanding food, wine and culture that is
abundant in beautiful Vail, Colorado. This event will create a summer experience to
introduce a new group of consumers to the essence of the "Taste of Vail" held each April.
It will also introduce our current winter guests to the abundant offerings that are summer
in the mountains.
• Describe where event will be located within the Town of Vail:
Friday, August 25, 2006 Vendor Showcase - Gore Creek Promenade
Progressive Dinner - Vail Village Restaurants
Bridge Street Shuffle - Vail Village Bars
Saturday, August 26, 2006 Vendor Showcase - Gore Creek Promenade
Taste of Vail Cookoff- Vail Village
Bridge Street Shuffle - Vail Village Bars
• Will any portion of the event take place outside of the Town of Vail?
Yes XXX No If yes, please explain:
• Please describe briefly how you will use the funds that you are requesting from the CSE:
The Taste of Vail will create &. market this summer event. As a non profit volunteer
organization the Taste of Vail Board of Directors are dedicated to providing their experience
and industry contacts to creating an event to fill this hole in Vail's summer business,
however they will rely on the CSE funding to insure that they are not required to also fund
the event out of pocket, as they did the first few years of the April event.
• Will additional in-kind services be required the Town of Vail? Yes XX
If yes, please explain, including a description of anticipated impacts on Town of Vail
services: i.e. bus service, parking, traffic control, street closures, etc. The event promoter will
be charged for all labor, materials and equipment unless such services are specifically exempted
and approved as part of the Special Event Permit.
Street Closure in the village core will be needed along with fencing etc. to delineate the event
boundaries. Waste removal support will also be requested.
Banner Placement and Auto Sponsor placement within the Town (Vail Village Preferred)
Is this a: New event XXX Existing event
Number of years in existence
Location(s) of event in previous years:
Atendee/Staffing Details:
Taste of Vail
Cookoff Total 2-Day Event
Number of participants
(Restaurants, Wineries, Musicians) 45 60
Number of volunteers needed 20 50
Number of event staff (includes Security) 26 25
Total Number of spectators anticipated 1500 2000
Local 35% In-state (non-local) 38% Out of State 27%
Demow,,gvhics: Event attendees fall directly in line with the Town of Vail's desired target
demographics, but these are also people that will potentially return to the Vail Valley at
other times during the year.
Ticket Sales: Taste of Vail participants reside in 7 of the top 10 markets for both Vail
Resorts and the VVCTB.
• If possible, would you intend to host the event in Vail beyond 2006? Yes XX
• If yes, for how many years beyond 2005? Indefinitely
• Do you anticipate requesting funding from the CSE next year? Yes XX
• If yes, in what amount?
? The Taste of Vail will determine future-funding requests based on financial
success of the 2006 event and new ideas that may come to light to create a
new event that will have the longevity of the April Taste of Vail
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (incomplete applications will not be considered):
? Detailed event budget, including all anticipated revenues and expenses.
? Marketing plan and detailed explanation of potential for sponsorships and media
exposure.
? Previous year's event evaluation, including income and expense statement (if
existing event).
? Past or projected demographics of event attendees and spending.
? Brief description of potential benefits to the Town of Vail, including an estimated #
of incremental r.,... nights and increased spending generated.
? What return on investment should the Town of Vail expect?
? Organization rosters naming-
• All officers and respective positions
¦ Board of Directors and positions
The CSE apv.ociates the inclusion of any additional support materials, such as videotapes,
programs, news articles and other printed materials.
PLEASE SUBMIT 15 COPIES (at least one formatted so as to be easily copied, Le.
unbound, 8 % z 11 size) OF i xis COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED
ATTAq-i.+IENTS TO:
Vail Commission on Special Events
Go Sybill Navas
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Rd.
Vail, CO 81657
For information and questions call Sybill Navas at 970 376-2394.
EVENT NAME: Taste of Vail Summer Event
(I promise it will get a catchier title if funded)
PROPOSED DATES: Thursday, August 24 - Sunday, August 27, 2006
Funding in the amount of was approved by the CSE on (date)
Subject to the following conditions:
Signature: CSE Coordinator
Signature: Applicant
Unless otherwise specified in the contract, CSE funds will be distributed per the following
formula:
¦ 1/3 of the amount upon the signing of a contract stipulating the terms of the CSE's
funding allocation.
• 1/3 of the amount upon verification of the placement of the first advertising
¦ 1/3 of the amount upon the completion of the event.
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also feature a variety of musical entertainment. Wine Tasting and Food Sampling
will be available at designated times as well.
The creation of this event is reliant on support from the Town of Vail. The Taste of
Vail Board is a working volunteer board that will bring their experience and industry
contacts to the table, and into the creation of a successful event.
Winter Profile
Attendance Fiaures
More than 5,000 attendees were involved with the 2005 Taste of Vail.
Where Taste of Vail attendees came from
Colorado 44% New Jersey 2%
California 8% Michigan 2%
Illinois 4% Ohio 2%
Florida 4% Georgia 2%
Texas 4% Other States 22%
New York 4% International 2%
Summer Expected Profile
Attendance Fiaures
Anticipated Summer Taste of Vail attendees will come from
Colorado 73% Texas 2%
California 4% New York 2%
Illinois 2% Other States 15%
Florida 2% International 0%
Local Soendino Proiections
Hotel Room Revenue
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Winemakers 20
Guests 5
Fri Sat Sun Total
20 20 c/o 60
20 20 c/o 45
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Rate $125
$13,125
4.5% Tax $591
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Restaurant & Retail Soendina
The Schedule will be designed so that on Saturday night
attendees will have the opportunity to dine at the
participating Vail Restaurants. There will be incentives
provided to encourage this.
On Friday & Saturday a late night "Bridge Street Shuffle"
will be featured. These events will be similar to the Martini
Mix Off and will provide incentives/discounts for entrance
to those who have ticket stubs/receipts from dining in the
village at participating restaurant. These events will be
marketed locally and targeted at a younger demographic.
Restaurant/Retail Incremental Revenue
Guest Counts
SponsorsNVineries 40 80 80 200
Out of Town Guests 10 160 160 330
Locals 200 200 400
50 440 440
Bar/Restaurant $60 $35 $65 $15
Retail $20 . $20
$60 $55 $85 $15
$3,000 $24,200. $37,400 $3,600 $68,200
4.5% Tax $3,069
The "out of town guest count" includes the many Denver 2nd homeowners
that currently support the April Taste of Vail event and are expected to
support this event as well.
There, will be many more guests that will enjoy elements of this event. Their
presence is forecast into the event ticket sales. These figures are based only
on guests that come into Vail specifically to participate in this event.
The Taste of Vail has engaged "Sales Fuel" for the marketing of our winter
event, should the Town of Vail chose to support this summer effort "Sales
Fuel" will be hired for the creation and branding of this event as well.
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Taste of Vail. Board of Directors
Board Members
President
Susan Fritz, Owner Sapphire Restaurant, Vail
Members
TJ Armstrong, Owner Blus Restaurant, Vail
Paul Frezacca, Owner. LaTour Restaurant, Vail
Mike Friery, Director on Mountain Dining, Vail Resorts, Vail
Cary Hogan, Owner Avon Liquors, Avon
Staff
Amy Phillips, Event Administrator, Part Time
Amy Oberly, Event Facilitator, Part Time
2006 Town of Vail Funding Request
$ 40,000 Cash Donation:
• Twenty Complimentary Full Event Passes, or equivalent
• Ten Gift Packs
• Logo inclusion in printed Taste of Vail advertising
• Sponsor supplied identification banner to be placed by Taste of
prominent strategic locations
• Inclusion on Street Banners placed in high visibility locations
Vail/Lionshead area
• Town of Vail Logo on all event tents (only if available from April event)
Vail in
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2006 Summer Event Schedule
Thursdav. Auaust 24. 2006
• 2:00pm - 6:00pm Winemaker Registration
Fridav, Auaust 25. 2006
• 12:00pm - 5:00pm Taste of Vail sponsor tents open
o International Bridge/Gore Promenade
• 5:00pm - 9:00pm Progressive Dinner
o Vail Village Restaurants
• 10:00pm - 12:00pm Bridge Street Shuffle
Saturdav. Auaust 26. 2006
• 10:00am - 5:00pm Taste of Vail sponsor tent open
o International Bridge/Gore Promenade
• 12:00pm - 3:00pm Taste of Vail Culinary Competition
Gore Creek Promenade
Gore Creek Drive
Bridge Street
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Culinary Judging
o Sponsor Tent
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm Taste of Vail Culinary Competition Awards
• 7:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner at Participating Vail Restaurants
• 10:00pm - 12:00pm Bridge Street Shuffle
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2006 SUMMER TASTE OF VAIL
Budget Projections
REVF.NI IF.
Sponsor Revenue
Town of Vail
Colorado Beef Board
Wine Spectator
Amex
Misc.
Restaurant Revenue
Winery Revenue
Ticket Revenue
Tasting Punch Cards
Progressive Dinner
Colorado Cookoff
Soft Good Revenue
Cost of Sales
Sales Taxes
Total Operwtin$ Revenue
MNT FXPFi1Lu
Event Expenses
Security
Friday
Saturday
Sponsor Tent Village
Progressive Dinner
Colorado Cook Off
Bridge Street Shuttle
Musical Production
Other Event Costs
Banners & Signage
Advertising & Promotion
Advertising
Marketing
Printing
Website
General & Admin Expense
Administration Fee
Bank Charges/CC Commissions
Insurance
License & Fees
Postage
Total Opgratina PyrTjI e
Profit or Loss
$60,000
$40,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$0
$4,000
$37,200
$7,200
$10,000
$20,000
$2,500
($1,500)
($1,787)
5100.414
$42,500
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$7,500
$10,000
$5,000
$6,000
$2,000
$3,000
$28,000
$7,000
$15,000
$4,000
$2,000.
$24,300
$20,000
$1,000
$2,500
$500
$300
SWAN
$5,614
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
CERTIFICATE
I, Ginette Dennis, as the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado, hereby certify that,
according to the records of this office,
TASTE OF VAIL, INC.
is a
Nonprofit Corporation
formed or registered on 12/06/1990 under the law of Colorado, has complied with all applicable
requirements of this office, and is in good standing with this office. This entity has been
assigned entity identification number 19901106105
This certificate reflects facts established or disclosed by documents delivered to this office on
paper through 10105/2005 that have been posted, and by documents delivered to this office
electronically through 10/11/2005 @ 07:13:07 .
I have affixed hereto the Great Seal of the State of Colorado and duly generated, executed,
authenticated, issued, delivered and communicated this official certificate at Denver, Colorado
on 10/11/2005 @ 07:13:07 pursuant to and in accordance with applicable law. This certificate is
assigned Confirmation Number 6322073 .
Secretary of State of the State of Colorado
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