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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.07.09 EDA Packet AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, JULY 99 2013 5:00 PM 5:00 pm 1. Call to Order 5:01 pm 2. Roll Call 5:02 pm 3. Approval of Minutes EDA Meeting of June 11, 2013 5:05 pm 4. Discussion on Marketing City Owned Property in Downtown 5:50 pm 5. Update on Washington County Economic Development Efforts 6:00 pm 6. Discussion on the City's Water Conservation Workshops 6:20 pm 7. Update on Downtown Redevelopment 6:30 pm 8. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF TUESDAY,JULY 9, 2013 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the June 11, 2013, EDA Meeting as presented. 4. DISCUSSION ON MARKETING CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN At its June 11, 2013,meeting the EDA discussed options for marketing of the City owned property in downtown. The EDA discussed options such as, request for proposals (RFP), continue working with FBF, LLC, contact other commercial realtors, and creating a marketing packet. The EDA agreed that they needed some time to think about the marketing options and wanted to discuss it at the July 9, 2013, meeting. Staff has included in the packet the RFP that was use for marketing the City owned property in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park (BEIP). Since then the City closed on a portion of the former Carpenters property, the other portion has a title issue and the City plans for close on it in the next 3-6 months. Staff recommends the EDA discuss the marketing of the City owned property in downtown and provide staff with direction on how they would like to move forward. 5. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Over the past few months the County has been working on hiring a consultant to help with figuring out the best ways the County can help its cities with economic development. The County sent out RFP's to several consulting firms and conducted interviews with three of them. Recently the County selected Springsted as the consultant. They will provide the County and the economic development workgroup, which includes the cities and stakeholders, with an assessment and plan/strategies through meetings and workshops. Staff will keep the EDA updated as the project moves forward and meeting/workshops are set. 6. DISCUSSION ON THE CITY'S WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS On June 18, 2013, the Hugo City Council held the first of several water conservation workshops. The Council agreed the main goal is to protect the City's water resource, and they outlined several possible methods to achieve this. There are some methods that relate to businesses. Staff will provide an overview of these items at the meeting. MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2013 Klein called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Denaway, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo and Weidt ABSENT: None STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MAY 14,2013 Klein made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of May 14, 2013. All ayes. Motion carried. UPDATE ON ASSESSMENT POLICY At its May 20, 2013, meeting the City Council considered recommendations from the Planning Commission and EDA on the revisions to the assessment policy regarding financing infrastructure projects. The City Council approved the revisions at the meeting. Staff has included the revised policy and Exhibit A. At its June 3, 2013, meeting the City Council approved the feasibility study and assessment agreement with Len Pratt for construction of Rosemary Way. Staff will continue to work with Mr. Pratt to get the agreement signed and obtain a letter of credit for 60% of the construction cost plus interest, prior to construction plans being drafted. UPDATE ON CARPENTERS AND CITY OWNED PROPERTY On May 20, 2013, the City entered into a purchase agreement for the Carpenters properties. The City will pay all back taxes, liens, and mortgages as the result of the purchase. The properties total 1.34 acres and abut the properties the City owns to the north. Staff updated the EDA on the purchase agreement for the former Carpenters Parcels and that the closing will be in early July. The purchase agreement.for the City owned properties with FBF, LLC, has expired as of May 21, 2013. Staff discussed how the EDA would like to proceed with marketing of the properties. Staff provided ideas to the EDA on how to market the City owned properties in downtown. Some of the ideas included a request for proposals (RFP), continue working with FBF, LLC, contact other commercial realtors, and creating a marketing packet. Puleo stated that with the Carpenters parcels the property seems to be more marketable. Bever asked about completing an RFP process for the properties. Staff stated that the process will take some time and it could be long. We would need to be specific with an end user in mind. Denaway stated that the City completed an RFP process for lots it owned in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Arcand and Klein stated that they would like to make sure we talk about a restaurant in that location and economic incentives. The EDA agreed that that the process should be opened up to other brokers and that they would like to think about it and discuss at its next meeting. DISCUSSION ON DEED SHOVEL READY SITE CERTIFICATION The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has a Shovel ready Site Certification program to help make sites more attractive to companies and site- selection consultants looking for locations for business startups, expansions or relocations. Staff provided the EDA with an overview of what needs to be completed and the process to become certified. The application requires all planning, zoning, surveys, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis, and engineering to be completed. The City has some of this for Carpenters, but for the entire site. The site would not technically qualify. A developer would still need to build, stormwater facilities, water lines, and depending on placement of the building the design would change. Staff does not see this as a necessary step. DEED prioritizes job creation and industrial users for this process. Denaway stated that this is more for industrial zoned properties. The EDA agreed. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff updated the EDA on Downtown Redevelopment. The City is working with Pete Sampair to complete a study on the extension of Finale Avenue to CSAH 8. This will result in a preliminary layout of the road. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Gallivan to adjourn at 6:10 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK PROPOSALS DUE: LOCATION: CITY OF HUGO 14669 FITGERALD AVE.N HUGO, MN 55038 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST II. INTRODUCTION - GENERAL INFORMATION III. INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS IV. DESCRIPTION OF SITE V. DESIRED DEVELOPER COMMITMENTS/CONTRIBUTIONS VI. CITY OF HUGO COMMITMENTS VII. PROPOSAL CONTENTS VIII. SELECTION IX. PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HUGO,MINNESOTA I. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST The City of Hugo is requesting proposals for the development of City owned property in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park(BEIP), information concerning the City's needs is outlined in the following Request for Proposals. II. INTRODUCTION The City of Hugo is a rapidly growing suburb of St. Paul with a present population of approximately 9,000 residents, which is likely to double within the next ten years. Hugo is currently experiencing immense residential growth, having issued 173 residential building permits by the end of March. The key factors driving this growth are the relative availability of undeveloped land, and the close proximity of Hugo to major freeways and downtown St. Paul. The City Council in the mid 1990's made the economic growth and diversification of Hugo's tax base a priority, which resulted in the development of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park (BEEP). The goal in creating the industrial park was to diversify Hugo's tax base through an increase of industry located within Hugo, and to increase the potential for Hugo residents to live and work within the City. Presently, the sites in the park have either been developed or are owned by private developers. The site highlighted in this RFP is the lone remaining City owned parcel, and is a high visibility corner lot located on the main thoroughfare of the industrial park. The City is seeking an experienced and qualified developer to acquire this property and develop it to its highest and best use. The City will provide preference to proposals based on; proposed tenants, full development of site, and the potential for job creation. The City of Hugo has already provided financial assistance in the development of this site, which is reflected in the below market price of the property. The City expects the private development firm to embrace and support the principles demonstrated by the development covenants of the BEIP. In turn, the City is committed to a public/private partnership and a win/win relationship. III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS A. All proposals should be sent and all questions and correspondence should be directed to: City of Hugo Attn: Bryan Bear 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo,MN 55038 (651) 762-6320 B. All proposals must be received no later that 2:00 p.m., XX/XX/2005 Fifteen (15) copies of the proposal must be presented. The copies shall be sealed and clearly identified with "Development Proposal" by the submittal deadline. C. In order to be considered a valid proposal, each proposal must meet the following requirements: a. Written proposals received after 2:00 pm XX/XX/2005 will not be considered. b. Each proposal must be signed by an officer of your company who can be held accountable for all representations. D. The proposal shall be limited to a maximum of 20 pages, printed on one side. Additional material, other than that requested by the City of Hugo, will be disregarded. E. The City will review the proposals, and will schedule interviews for finalists F. Proposers are prohibited from contacting any representatives of the City Council for purposes of lobbying to secure this contract IV. DESCRIPTION OF SITE ❖ LOCATION The site consists of a single parcel 3.3 acres in size. The property is located in a City developed industrial park known as the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The property is an undeveloped greenfield. Connections to City services and a regional storm water management system have been provided, thus requiring minimal on site storm water ponding. The property is a corner lot, bounded by Fenway Boulevard on the west and Fenway Boulevard Circle on the South. The City is in the process of constructing a railroad spur into the industrial park. This spur would not abut the proposal site,but its use would be available to a potential occupant. A vicinity map highlighting the parcel and the surrounding neighborhood has been included. ❖ ZONING The property is zoned 1-3 (General Industrial), any proposed development would be expected to comply with this zoning. A copy of the 1-3 Zoning Regulations has been enclosed. ❖ DESIGN GUIDELINES A set of Development Covenants was created in conjunction with the development of the BEIP, a copy of which has been provided. Any proposal would be expected to comply with the design guidelines and land uses outlined in the covenants of the park. Other elements the City desires include: ❖ The City is seeking a proposal with an end user in mind, proposals including a tenant will be given priority. ❖ The BEIP was created with the goal of diversifying Hugo's tax base and the creation of jobs, proposals will be evaluated on the potential increase in land value, and on the number of jobs created. ❖ Full development of the site. The City will give preference to proposals which utilize the full site at the time of construction. Phase developments will be viewed less favorably. V. DESIRED DEVELOPER COMMITMENTS/CONTRIBUTIONS ❖ The developer must demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the development covenants of the BEIP. ❖ The developer must demonstrate the experience necessary to organize and deliver a high quality project of this type and scale. •3 The developer is expected to provide private capital to fund %100 of the value of this project. The purchase price of the property is $166,768, which would be due within ???? days of award??? VI. CITY OF HUGO COMMITMENTS ❖ The City of Hugo developed the industrial park using Tax Increment Financing, which is reflected in the below market price of the land. Additional gap financing will not be available on the site. VII. PROPOSAL CONTENTS All submitted proposals should include: A. A narrative outlining the project approach B. A detailed concept proposal with estimated construction time frames outlined D. Background summary of related development experience, financing capacity and references from at least three communities where you have completed similar developments E. Detail of unique characteristics and design elements that will be incorporated into the project VIII. SELECTION Evaluation of Proposals Proposals will be evaluated, based on the criteria listed below, to ascertain which proposal best meets the needs of the City. 1. Responsiveness of the proposer in clearly stating the understanding of the work to be performed. 2. Technical experience of the firm. 3. Experience and professional activities of the project team. 4. Size and structure of the firm. S. Potential increase in land value 6. Potential number of jobs created Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by a subcommittee of the Hugo Economic Development Authority(EDA). The subcommittee will include the City of Hugo Administrator, Community Development Director, and three Board members of the EDA, one of whom is also a City Council Member. The evaluation will be provided to the EDA to be used in the selection of developers for final interviews. The proposals selected for final interviews will be required to submit final site proposals prior to developer interviews. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to request additional information from proposers. The award made will be the firm, which, in the opinion of the City, is best qualified, and provides the greatest increase to the City's tax and employment bases. IX. PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. The City of Hugo reserves the right to cancel or amend the request for proposals at anytime. The City of Hugo reserves the right to determine the successful respondent. The City of Hugo reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. B. The City of Hugo will not be liable for any costs incurred by the firm responding to this request. C. A contract will be executed between the successful respondent and the City of Hugo. It is anticipated that the successful firm's proposal and the specifications of this request, including the Terms and Conditions set forth herein, will be incorporated in the contract. D. The firm shall not assign any interest in this contract and shall not transfer any interest in the same without the prior written consent of the City of Hugo. E. For the purposes of this agreement, the consultant shall be deemed to be an independent contractor, and not an employee of the organization. Any and all agents, servants, or employees of the firm or other persons, while engaged in the performance of any work or services required to be performed by the City of Hugo under this agreement, shall not be considered employees of the City of Hugo and any and all actions which arise as a consequence of any act or omission of the firm, its agents, servants, employees or other persons shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the City of Hugo. The consultant, its agents, servants, or employees shall be entitled to none of the rights, privileges, or benefits of organization employees except as otherwise my be stated herein. F. The consultant further agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances, and all applicable rules, regulation, and standards established by any agency of such governmental units, which are now or hereafter promulgated insofar as they relate to the firm's performance of the provisions of this agreement. G. If, for any reason, the firm shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner the obligations under the contract, the City of Hugo shall reserve the right to terminate the contract by specifying the date of termination in a written notice to the firm at least thirty(30) calendar days before the termination date. H. No official or employee of the City of Hugo who exercises any responsibilities in the review, approval or carrying out of the contract shall participate in any decision which affects his or her direct or indirect personal or financial interest. —A. Cover Page off— Proposal Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County, Minnesota Springsted Incorporated 380 Jackson Street, �5uite 300 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 www.springsted.com 651-223-3000 Tony Schertler/David Unmacht tschertler@springsted.com /dunmacht@springsted.com May 22, 2013 Springsted B. Table of Contents LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL C STATEMENT OF LENGTH OF TIME THE BID PRICE IS VALID.............1 D CONSULTANT/FIRM PROFILE......................................................2 Housing and Economic Development Group..................................4 Organizational Management and Human Resources Services ...........6 E ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT/FIRM SERVICES...........8 F SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION ..............................................18 G GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.......................................19 Mission Statement Springsted provides high quality, independent financial and management advisory services to public and non-profit organizations, and works with them in the long-term process of building their communities on a fiscally sound and well-managed basis. Springsted Incorporated 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Springsted Saint Paul,MN 55101-2887 Tel: 651-223-3000 Fax: 651-223-3002 www.springsted.com LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL May 22,2013 Ms.Jane Harper, Principal Planner Washington County Office of Administration 14949 62nd Street North Stillwater,Minnesota 55082 Re: Request for Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota Dear Ms. Harper: Thank you very much for the opportunity to submit a proposal to assist in preparing an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County. Through our role and partnership with Washington County,we are committed to working closely with you,county and city officials and all stakeholders to conduct a thorough,comprehensive process that meets and exceeds your expectations for the economic development assessment. • Springsted has extensive experience in all aspects of your Request for Proposals. Our model and business strategy is to provide you with a strong process while remaining flexible to adapt to the County's needs and desires. We approach each process by establishing positive and effective communication and trust with everyone. We will work hard to assist the County in developing a unified economic development strategy that encompasses all components as outlined in the RFP. We will seamlessly and effectively integrate the many disciplines needed to successfully partner with you on this project. • Springsted has a strong,long-standing commitment to the County. Washington County has long been a highly valued Springsted client and we feel our relationship has grown together over a considerable period. We have worked together to realize the accomplishments and meet the challenges. Today,we offer this blend of historical perspective with the addition of significant new professionals and services. We want to re-emphasize our long standing commitment to the County. We believe our participation has helped the County to become and maintain its position as a premier Minnesota community. • Our Washington County Service Team. Our Service Team blends continuity with the commitment of new expertise. We have included our senior staff,all with experience working both inside and alongside of government. Our service team is selected to meet four very specific objectives for the County: 1)It represents our senior and most experienced staff;2)It provides a range of expertise to cover the range of service Public Sector Advisors Washington County,Minnesota May 22,2013 Page 2 requirements;3)It provides a continuity of service and institutional knowledge to achieve future objectives in the County's evolving policy and financial environment;and 4)It represents the commitment of our Principals to take personal and professional responsibility for the services and outcomes for Washington County. We understand our proposal is subject to review and discussion. We are willing to meet with you to discuss our work plan and proposal. We look forward to the next steps in the process and we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this important opportunity. Respectfully submitted, A thony L.Schertler David J. Unmacht Springsted Incoipvrated Springsted Incorporated kmd ofLength ofTime the • Price is Valid -C. Statement Springsted has a long and established working relationship with Washington County and many of the cities within the County. We understand the scope of services and the expectations that are outlined in the background materials. There is no time limit on the bid price. The bid price is valid for as long as the County needs to review and consider all proposals. The only consideration that would impact the bid price and its timing is if the scope of services is changed—either reduced or expanded. 5 p r i n g S t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota D. • Profile Springsted is one of the largest and most established independent public sector advisory firms in the United States. For more than 50 years,we have continually grown in the range of our client relationships,the comprehensiveness of our services and our prominence within the industry. Our managed growth is focused on providing local governments with a balance of national perspective and local expertise. We list below the various and general services we provide to our clients. In addition,we have provided greater detail to the two service areas that we consider relevant to the Washington County Scope of Work. We propose to bring the senior staff and services of our Housing and Economic Development Group and our Organizational Management and Human Resources Group. Springsted is a women-owned business and is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise("WBE") by the City of Saint Paul,Minnesota. Three employee-owners lead Springsted and our 60 staff members. Our headquarters are located in Saint Paul,Minnesota,with additional offices located close to our clients throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states. Specifically,our regional offices include Milwaukee,Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City,Missouri; Richmond, Virginia;Denver,Colorado and Los Angeles,California. Our Clients • Cities,Towns,Townships and Villages States in gold reflect client locations • Counties Areas with stars reflect regional offices • Special Service Districts • Non-Profit Organizations • Hospitals • Economic Development,Redevelopment and Port Authorities . • Electric and Water Utilities • Higher Education Authorities • School Districts • Housing Authorities History and Leadership Minnesota has been Springsted's home since our inception. The growth and success of Washington County and other Minnesota communities form the foundation of our achievements. From Osmon Springsted's first one-person Saint Paul office in the early 1950s,to our standing today as the state's foremost advisory firm,serving Minnesota's public and non-profit entities has been our key to success. The growth in our partnerships with Minnesota communities has led to our prominence as a financial advisor,as well as to the expansion of our services to cover all financial,economic development and organizational areas. Our future is based on our commitment to serve all Minnesota communities. t Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota General Advisory Services Provided Springsted is unique among advisors in the range and quality of its total service offerings. With a foundation in public finance,Springsted has expanded its services to include all related financial and management areas. This service approach permits us to focus our resources within the larger entity perspective and ensures solutions satisfy both the immediate project objectives and the overall goals of our clients. This comprehensive approach is reflected in our five service areas: Management Consulting Group Housing&Economic Development Group A specialized team dedicated to helping you An experienced team to address quality plan and manage resources to achieve of life through expanded economic maximum efficiency and effectiveness.The opportunities,housing options and team provides a variety of financial planning private development.Comprehensive tools enabling you to evaluate the interface of services extend beyond planning and capital infrastructure,tax policies,debt policy development to financing plans, management,and operational finance. project facilitation and full compliance • Operational Financial Planning assistance. • Capital Improvement Planning • Policy Development • Integrated Capital/Operational Planning • Incentive Capacity Analysis • Growth/Fiscal Impact Analysis • Development Strategy • User Fee Studies • Development Process Management • Utility Cost Recovery Studies • Developer Review&Negotiation • Tax Impact Analysis • Housing Initiatives • Referendum Assistance • Statutory Compliance Services • Public/Private Partnerships • Consolidation/Annexation Studies Organizational Management • Privatization Studies &Human Resources Group • Financial Feasibility Analysis An expert team of former public sector leaders devoted to helping governing Public Finance Group bodies,senior management and HR An extensive team of financial experts departments solve their organizational providing comprehensive services for every and staffing needs. Complete services type of public infrastructure and operational to provide strategic direction, finance area. Specialized technology and organizational improvements and experts devoted to providing you with staffing enhancements. independent advice covering all of your options,with associated full regulatory • Strategic Planning compliance services. • Organizational Improvement Studies • Capital Improvement Policies • Compensation&Benefit Systems • Debt Planning&Policies • Performance Evaluation Studies • Debt Capacity Studies • Position Classification • Capital Infrastructure Financing &Evaluation Studies • Cash Flow&Pooled Financing • Executive Search • Individual&Master Lease Programs • Personnel Policies • Debt Management • Credit Rating Strategy&Enhancement • Arbitrage/Rebate Regulatory Compliance Services • Continuing Disclosure Regulatory Compliance Services I'":� Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota Investment Services Group A skilled team of investment professionals with experience in policy development,cash flow and portfolio analysis,fund selection, and refunding existing debt. • Policy Development • Cash Flow Forecasting&Monitoring • Portfolio Analysis • Investment of Public Funds • Ongoing Support and Advice • Debt Refunding Services Housing and Economic Development Group Housing and economic development services have been a cornerstone of our work from the beginning. Springsted's commitment to building healthy communities is demonstrated through our involvement in efforts to enhance client communities as places to live,work and play. Springsted has carried on its tradition of independence in expanding our Management Consulting Services, particularly in the area of Housing and Economic Development advisory services. Springsted works exclusively on behalf of local governments or their affiliated organizations. We find that working solely on behalf of the public allows us the critical objectivity needed when testing the assumptions provided by for-profit private investors. Our leadership is reflected by our clients' success in the first-ever use of tax increment financing in three states,recognition from Harvard University and the Ford Foundation for the creation of tax increment financing for soil corrections and the receipt of the U.S.Conference of Mayors Award for public/private partnerships in downtown revitalization. We have also helped pioneer new concepts in affordable housing,"smart growth"mixed-use developments and environmentally efficient"green"development. Springsted offers a comprehensive array of development process services, including policy development,project feasibility studies,analysis and negotiation of the need and type of public sector participation as well as coordination of financing mechanisms. In short,we help our clients turn concepts and goals into projects and achievements. DevelopmentSpringsted's Housing and Economic . Areas: Policy Development We help our clients clarify and formalize their development objectives,subsidy criteria and required safeguards to improve public development policies. Such policies establish a consistent framework for negotiating subsidies while preserving the flexibility to create innovative development solutions. Incentive Portfolio Development We assist clients in choosing from a wide variety of tools to facilitate housing and economic development projects. Typical options include tax increment financing,tax abatement and low- interest loans. We also develop incentive programs to match each community's unique set of resources and priorities. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota Cl Public Development Planning and Strategic Implementation Many jurisdictions are looking for opportunities to promote private development through direct public investment in targeted areas. Springsted helps these clients prioritize and manage their development objectives and determine how best to implement those goals through public development and redevelopment activities. Private Development Review and Analysis(But For) We analyze private development proposals,project budgets,operating pro formas and other information to verify the need and appropriate level of public financial participation. Using this analysis,we also help clients choose the best incentive tools for the project. Developer Review and Negotiations We assist clients in learning more about prospective developers by performing in-depth business credit analyses, evaluating market conditions,assessing proposed business plans and checking credentials and references. We also assist clients in negotiating public assistance agreements with developers. Development Process Management Springsted helps clients manage the implementation of complex and/or multi-phase housing and economic development projects, providing advice on how to avoid cash flow problems and reduce risk. Special Development Studies Clients sometimes face issues that are unique to a specific housing or economic development project. In such cases,we are available to evaluate the situation, establish work plans and make recommendations to assist our clients. Preliminary Project Feasibility Analysis We assist clients in understanding the preliminary economic feasibility of distinct development alternatives and identifying the merits of pursuing further the costs of professional due diligence Many of our clients are faced with developers returning for increased financial assistance or relief from contractual obligations. Springsted provides project audit services that can verify if the requested relief is needed.Our clients also use this service to verify public purpose performance Cost Benefit Analysis Springsted helps our clients calculate the costs and benefits to each taxing entity of various development proposals. Our models calculate those revenues and costs(including incentives)in order to help our clients better understand the pay-back period and annualized rate of return on each investment. Economic Impact Analysis Springsted assists clients with measuring the economic impact of individual development proposals. The basis of the economic impact study is to estimate the direct, indirect and induced impacts of proposed projects with estimated sales and property tax revenues,job creation and average annual wages of each job created. The results of the studies are used to project the benefits at both local and State levels. I Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 5� Overview of Springsted's Organizational Management and Human Resource Services Executive Search Springsted has assisted numerous local governments in recruiting city and county managers and administrators and department directors,using our contacts to identify potential candidates for the purposes of finding the best and most qualified and capable person for the job. Facilitation Springsted staff serves successfully as skilled,neutral,third-party facilitators for numerous group meetings on a wide variety of topics with a broad range of meeting participants. We will design and lead the process for your group meeting in a manner ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate and desired outcomes are achieved. Organizational Improvement Studies Organizations are continuously looking for ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their services and maximize the use of their human,financial and capital resources. Our team can help your organization evaluate programs,departments and services and develop strategies for achieving optimal performance. Resource Sharing,Collaboration and Intergovernmental Cooperation Whether you want to form a simple partnership,establish an intensive collaboration or actually merge services,we are able to assist you in asking the right questions, identifying possible partners, introducing creative ideas,and recommending sound,practical and cost effective solutions. Strategic Planning Managing strategically requires a conscious and deliberate action plan that provides a solid understanding of the organization's current position and a clear,compelling picture of where you want to go in the future. Springsted utilizes a highly participatory,locally tailored model for each strategic planning process. Position Classification and Evaluation Studies Springsted can help you create an organized, fair and equitable compensation plan using our copyrighted Systematic Analysis and Factor Evaluation(SAFE®)system to evaluate each position in your organization and then develop a structured classification system for you. Our process is based on a high level of client participation. Compensation and Benefits Studies Springsted can develop a systematic means for your organization to determine employee pay and benefits. They should be high enough to attract and retain competent personnel,flexible enough to motivate personnel and comparable with salaries received by their counterparts in other similar localities. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota Personnel Policies A comprehensive and up to date personnel policy manual is essential for organizational success. Our staff can assist you with the creation of personnel policies or the review of your current policies. In both cases, Springsted will ensure your personnel policies address all relevant areas of human resource management. Performance Evaluation Studies High performing organizations are clear with their employees about expectations and regularly evaluate employee performance in meeting those expectations. Springsted can customize a performance evaluation system that is easy to understand and use. We will also provide training to your staff on how to utilize the system. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota e E. Economic Development • The Springsted team has studied the RFP dated May 2, 2013. We have carefully reviewed the background and purpose of the consulting engagement. We understand the County desires to retain the services of an economic development consultant/firm to assist with specific economic development tasks as outlined in the Scope of Work(page 4). The outcome of the work is to develop a unified economic development strategy for the County including • Understanding the county's economic advantages • Identifying marketing strategies • Identifying target business sectors • Determining the county's appropriate role in economic development The consulting team will be responsible for meeting and exceeding all requirements within the RFP. Our number one objective is to maintain open communication and we will create strong partnerships with county officials,city participants and all stakeholders. To that end,we propose to have regular meetings and/or communications to update designated officials on the status of the project. These meetings will be targeted early in the process and scheduled throughout the timeline at important study intervals. The Springsted team will bring an unsurpassed commitment to quality; in fact one of our distinctive qualities is the commitment we have to ensure the success of the process. To that end,our experience and project approach takes into consideration two key variables: process credibility and outcome credibility. Process credibility is the realization to all involved, in particular the elected officials and staff,that the methodology used is credible,reasonable and fair to all concerned. In addition,the information and communication must be transparent, honest and timely. Outcome credibility is the realization that the information and data used to develop the findings and recommendations is comprehensive,complete and applied consistently and appropriately without bias or preference to any particular person,persons or individual agenda. If these two objectives are realized,the recommendations,outcomes and future implementation plans are on a strong foundation. This distinction is unique in our business and is a contributing factor to the benefits and strengths of the Springsted team. 1. Areas of Expertise and General Services Provided By Springsted As outlined in the accompanying sections of the proposal, Springsted has the area of expertise and background in all of the services necessary to provide a comprehensive and thorough assessment and process. We have the following skill sets that are needed to support all aspects of the work: • Economic Development Experience • Policy and Procedures Development • EDA Board Facilitation • Transactional Due Diligence • Feasibility Analysis • Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis • Project Management `< Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota • Economic Incentive Negotiations • Data Collection and Analysis T • Interview skills • Public Presentations • Facilitation of Policy Development Based on Benefit Distribution 2. General Qualifications and Experience as it Relates to the Scope of Work City of Woodbury,Minnesota—2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan City of Red Wing,Minnesota—2010 Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Economic Development City of Eudora,Kansas—2010 Economic Development Incentives Policy City of Adel,Iowa—2013 Economic Development Strategic Plan Dakota County Community Development Agency,Minnesota—2011 Strategic Plan Washington County,Minnesota—2012 PHE Strategic Plan City of Jordan,Minnesota—2012 Jobs for Fees Program Facilitation City of North Mankato, Minnesota—2013 Economic Development Policies and Procedures Facilitation City of Norwalk, Iowa—2013 Economic Development Tools,Policies and Procedures Miami County,Kansas—2009 County Role in Economic Development,Policy Development City of Wadena,Minnesota—2008 Economic Development Policy Implementation City of Grand Rapids,Minnesota—2004 Economic Development Policy Implementation In addition,the two senior Springsted project leads for this Washington County effort will be Mr. Schertler and Mr. Unmacht. During his tenure at the City of Saint Paul's Department of Planning and Economic Development,Mr. Schertler was responsible for implementing and administering the City's role in land use planning,housing and economic development,small business lending, home rehab and mortgage foreclosure prevention programs and the sales tax program targeting neighborhood revitalization and promotion of the cultural arts. He has over 15 years of municipal public sector experience,with 10 years focused on Downtown Redevelopment. As a senior manager and acting Director,he is credited with successfully assembling two major initiatives. The first was the creation of the Saint Paul Housing 5000 project,a program to produce 5,000 units of housing in four years that ultimately resulted in over one billion dollars of public and private investment. The second initiative was the establishment of a transparent management system to prioritize development opportunities within the context of resource availability and policy consensus. The result assured on-time availability of the financial resources required for completing housing and economic development projects and increased public confidence in the economic development decisions made by the policymakers In Scott County,Mr. Unmacht was instrumental in the creation of an organization called the Scott County Association of Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE). Just short of 10 years in operation (formed in March of 2003)SCALE is a model of collaboration and partnership with many distinctive successes. SCALE has taken on many different projects and activities and recently has successfully coordinated a county-wide economic development initiative. Although the LJ S p r i n g s t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota majority of this work was completed after Mr. Unmacht left Scott County employment,the conversations began during his tenure with the County and Scott County's recent experience can serve as a valuable guide and resource for Washington County's initiative. Preparing an economic development assessment and strategic direction does not have to be complicated and confusing. In short, it is simply a deliberate and intentional engagement to understand where the County has been, where you are today and where you want to go in the future. The process and outcomes will be effective tools in four distinct ways: • Decision-Making—to assist you in making choices about the County • Leadership—to assist you in identifying and establishing strategies • Management—to operationalize your plans and accountabilities • Communication—to inform others about your plans and priorities There are many clear benefits to an assessment and planning process. A sample of them includes the following: • Strengthen relationships within the County • Provide a road map to get where you want to go • Improve ability to focus on most important priorities and issues • Provide direction on where to allocate limited resources Improve accountability and capacity to measure performance and outcomes • Coalesce staff around common goals and priorities • Create a common vision to enhance organizational effectiveness • Assist in defining roles and responsibilities • Communicate the important County priorities • Create partners and advocates with your stakeholders 3. Detail on How the Firm will Approach Each Activity in the Scope of Work The key to our organizational approach is the role of the project manager,Mr. Schertler who has the single-point of responsibility and accountability. Project managers have the responsibility of planning, executing and delivering all products and services requested in accordance with contract terms. As part of management responsibilities,the project manager oversees all work under the contract, provides input on every aspect of the project and coordinates the various study areas.As noted earlier,the project manager will meet and interact with representatives of the cities on a regular basis to discuss the project schedule and status of work and related issues. The team consists of three primary consultants(Tony Schertler, David Unmacht and Mikaela Huot) are conveniently located less than a few minutes from the participating cities and Washington County. This will ensure greater accessibility and will promote an incomparable ease in communication and scheduling flexibility. Summary biographies for all team members are included on the following pages. Additional detailed information on each is available upon request. S p r i n g s t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 101 The project will be coordinated and managed by Mr. Schertler. He will be responsible for all aspects of the process,work product and communication with the county. Mr. Schertler will ensure that the team works in tandem and accomplishes all of the tasks on time and on budget.Mr. Unmacht and Ms. Klumpp will focus on the governance,organizational design and cultural areas and facilitation as needed. Ms. Huot and Ms.Aho will focus on the financial capacity of Washington County and possible operational roles and responsibilities that Washington County may consider to undertake. Each of the primary team members is supported by staff within their respective group. The support personnel will be involved in the project to assist at various stages including interviewing,data collection,data analysis, logistics and general administrative responsibilities.These names will be provided to the project team at the beginning of the study. Furthermore,as the project moves forward,issues arise and needs develop that sometimes are unforeseen; in these instances,we have the resources and capacity,within the identified budget,to bring in experts with the skills and experience to support and augment the work to deliver the best product possible. Scope of Work Tasks Section A. Assessment: Springsted has been in contact with Adeel Ahmed at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Center seeking their assistance in providing the community assessment. Mr.Ahmed's group provides community assessments that"profile"the local economy that will address the industry trends outlined in the first half of the Scope A. He has indicated that he needs a bit more clarity on the relationship between housing and jobs before he can address that issue. (An observation we share). Mr.Ahmed was unsure whether he could "joint venture"with Springsted on the Washington County RFP. We felt no need to enter into any exclusive agreements with Mr.Ahmed and in the spirit of the County's desire for the consultant to use readily available data and focus on the analysis and recommendations; it is Springsted's intention to retain Mr. Ahmed's service should we be awarded the contract. The Springsted team of professionals will be devoting our expertise to the available resources for current and future businesses such as loan funds,tax incentives,development and redevelopment programs. In addition,the Springsted team will be evaluating the current financial and organizational capacity of Washington County and its communities to engage in economic development. We propose that the Assessment Task will cost$11,500. Section B. Plan/Strategies: Task B and C will likely entail some overlap given the nature of using Listening Sessions to inform the creation of the Strategic Plan. Springsted has recent experience with assisting Anoka County in facilitating the creation of their own Economic Development Authority. Drawing on this experience,we anticipate that gathering together the best practices and facilitating and educating the stakeholders on the pros and cons of various models and completing a final report including analysis,recommendations and action plan will cost$30,000. Section C. Meetings and Presentations: As mentioned above, some of the meetings with the Economic Development Work Group and the Listening Sessions with stakeholders are priced in Section B. The reason for this is that our meeting preparation time may involve tasks outlined in Section B. Assuming we have two of our senior consultants at 10 meetings of two hours in length, and assuming approximately two hours of preparation for each meeting. Using our blended hourly rate of$190 we estimate that Task C to cost$15,200. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 11 4. Contract Manager Mr.Tony Schertler,Senior Vice President 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 651-223-3061 Office 651-240-4081 Cell tschertler@springsted.com Anthony L."Tony" Schertler Senior Vice President and Consultant Mr.Tony Schertler is head of Springsted's Housing and Economic Development Group. Mr. Schertler has over 15 years' experience working in local government,with 10 years focused on downtown development and redevelopment. He has been with Springsted for 7 years assisting our clients around the country. He is a licensed attorney, with an extensive background in land use,real estate development and urban renewal. He is currently serving on the Saint Paul Planning Commission and is Co-Chair of the Ford Site Planning Task Force. 5. Springsted Team Members Mr.David Unmacht,Senior Vice President 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 651-223-3047 Office 612-202-2391 Cell dunmacht@springsted.com David J. "Dave"Unmacht Senior Vice President and Director of Organizational Management&Human Resources Mr.Dave Unmacht is director of Springsted's Organizational Management/Human Resources group. Mr. Unmacht brings more than one decade of county administration experience,having worked for Scott and Dakota counties,Minnesota. He has also worked as City Manager in Prior Lake and City Administrator in Belle Plaine,Minnesota. He guides clients in budget and resource planning, organizational and leadership development, staff/elected official relations,human resources, intergovernmental collaborations, comprehensive planning and growth management,communication strategies,facilitation services and strategic planning. He has a master's in Public Administration from Drake University in Iowa and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Wartburg College in Iowa. Mr. Unmacht was the recipient of the Minnesota Association of County Administrators(MACA)Joe Ries Excellence in County Management Award in 2000 and the Minnesota City/County Management Association(MCMA)Award for Management Excellence in 2006. Mr.Unmacht is also a Credentialed Manager with the International City/County Management Association(ICMA)and a community faculty member with Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul,Minnesota. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 12 Ms. Mikaela R.Huot, Vice President 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 651-223-3036 Office 612-270-5677 Cell mhuot@springsted.com Mikaela R.Huot,CIPFA Vice President and Consultant Ms. Mikaela Huot has been with Springsted's Housing and Economic Development Team for over twelve years. Ms. Huot is a specialist in the comprehensive analysis and use of a variety of economic development, redevelopment and housing programs in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions,including property tax and sales tax increment financing,tax abatement,state grant and loan programs, enterprise zones,community development authorities and special service/business improvement districts. Ms.Huot received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Business and Industry Education from the University of Minnesota and is certified through the National Development Council as an Economic Development Finance Professional. Ms.Kathleen A.Aho,President 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 651-223-3048 Office 612-799-0205 Cell kaho@springsted.com Kathleen A.Aho,CIPFA President and Client Representative Ms. Kathy Aho has been a principal of the firm since 1993. She has a reputation for developing creative solutions for managing today's most challenging financial issues,such as housing,economic development, advance refunding,sales and/or special tax-backed financings and enterprise management. In over 25 years of experience as an advisor to the public sector, she has served as manager on hundreds of financing assignments that involved both taxable and tax-exempt obligation transactions. Ms.Aho is the president of the Minnesota Institute of Public Finance and a past president of the National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors. S p r i n q s t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 13 Ms. Sharon G. Klumpp, Vice President 380 Jackson Street,Suite 300 Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 651-223-3053 Office 651-270-6856 Cell sklumpp@springsted.com Sharon G.Klumpp Senior Vice President and Consultant Ms. Sharon Klumpp specializes in executive search and organizational and management consulting for public agencies. Ms.Klumpp has extensive government experience,having served as an Executive Director of the Metropolitan Council—the seven-county regional planning agency for the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota,as the Associate Executive Director for the League of Minnesota Cities,as a City Administrator and as an Assistant City Manager. Her private sector experience includes serving as the chief administrative officer for the Minneapolis office of a major global engineering and design firm. Ms. Klumpp also served as an adjunct instructor at Walden University,where she taught public administration and organizational change in the University's School of Management. She holds a master's in public administration from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's degree in political science from Miami University of Ohio. 6. List of Previous or Current Activities Performed for Washington County or any Communities within the County Washington County,Minnesota Springsted is currently the Financial Advisor for Washington County. We provide ongoing debt advisory work including issuance of bonds and evaluation of issuance process,debt management and ratings. Springsted also works closely with Washington County in their role as a CTIB joint party. Contact: Mr.Harley Will,Accounting and Finance Director Springsted Human Resources and Organizational Management Groups provided Strategic Planning services and Executive Search services to the Washington County Department of Public Health. Contact: Mr. Lowell Johnson,Director PHE Washington County HRA Over the past five years Springsted has provided Human Resources and Org Management services including Succession Plan, Pay and Class Studies. Contact: Ms. Barbara Dacy,Executive Director S p r i n g s t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota A City of Stillwater, Minnesota Springsted is currently retained to provide Financial Advisory and Housing and Economic Development services for the City of Stillwater. Contact: Mr. Larry Hansen,City Administrator City of Oakdale,Minnesota Springsted is currently retained to provide Financial Advisory and Housing and Economic Development services to the City of Oakdale. Projects include Tartan Crossing and Tanners Lake, Red Oak Preserve Washington Co HRA initiated. Contact: Mr. Craig Waldron,City Administrator Mr. Bob Streetar,Community Development City of Hugo,Minnesota Springsted is currently retained to provide Financial Advisory and Housing and Economic Development services to the City of Hugo. Projects include: Economic Development Policy Creation, Downtown Redevelopment TIF District,C.S.A.H 8 Abatement-joint abatement between City and White Bear School District, Parkland purchase abatement/corresponding bond issuance. Contact: Mr. Bryan Bear,City Administrator City of Woodbury, Minnesota Springsted provided Organizational Management Services for Woodbury to develop their Economic Development Strategic Plan and Springsted Operational Finance is in the process of completing a Utility rate study for the city. Contact: Mr. Dwight Picha,Community Development Mr. Tim Johnson,Finance Director City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota Fiscal Disparities Impact Study—St.Croix River Crossing. Contact: Mr. Eric A.Johnson,City Administrator City of Mahtomedi, Minnesota Executive Search. Contact: Mr. Scott Neilson,City Administrator City of Bayport,Minnesota Executive Search. Contact: Ms. Sarah Taylor,Assistant City Administrator City of Scandia,Minnesota Executive Search. Contact: Mr.Randal Simonson,Mayor Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 15� Forest Lake Independent School District Springsted is currently retained to provide Financial Advisory services. Recent project currently underway includes proposed establishment of a tax abatement and issuance of Tax Abatement Bonds to facilitate the acquisition of an Ice Arena. Contact: Mr. Lawrence Martini,Director of Business Services Mahtomedi Independent School District Springsted currently provides Financial Advisory services to the Mahtomedi school District. Contact: Mr. Mark Larson,Superintendent 7. Any Potential Conflicts As an independent financial advisor, Springsted only works for public sector entities. Our corporate culture is one of keen awareness and avoidance of possible conflicts of interest. In the scope of work outlined by Washington County, we do not foresee a conflict of interest arising. We do anticipate that as the strategic plan facilitation with stakeholders proceeds,that divergent interest may arise by virtue of variable benefits that might accrue depending on the location and type of economic development event. However,the role of the Springsted team would be to simply illustrate the strengths and weaknesses and fiscal impacts of the desired effort,a role requires us to be neutral. Since we do not represent private industry or real estate developers, we foresee no conflicts generated by possible incentives provided to such entities. 8. Economic Development Library and Research Capabilities Springsted's staff includes a full time research librarian who provides assistance on economic development, redevelopment and housing research. Our research library contains the latest information from numerous sources to assist in tasks associated with technical project analysis. A sample of this information is as follows: • Regional mall sales per square foot • Gross profit margins for a variety of industry sectors • Building coverage ratios and parking requirements per industry sector • Sample development policies from numerous states covering a variety of tools and issues including revolving loan funds,tax increment,tax abatement and business subsidies • Comprehensive lease rate and land sale information from several different major markets • Public assistance thresholds and components for projects nationwide Additionally,we utilize outside research databases such as Dun&Bradstreet, Hoovers Handbook Data,NEXIS, Thompson and Bloomberg Financial and the PACER system which allows us to research federal court documentation on bankruptcies, liens, lawsuits and other information pertaining to developers' or business prospects' credit and performance capabilities. In addition, as mentioned above, it would be our intention to engage the University of Minnesota Regional Extension Services for the Economic Assessment portion of the proposal and they will bring the depth of their research resources. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 16 9. Fees and Charges We propose to complete this study, in accordance with the scope of services detailed above,on an hourly basis of$190 per hour and will not exceed$56,700. We estimate that completion of the three tasks combined will cost$56,700,exclusive of any out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and copying. This fee includes attendance at meetings with staff as necessary,to review the project components. Fees will be billed at the following schedule: completion of Task A at $11,500, invoicing for Task B and C at$45,200 at the completion of the project. Additional work requested and authorized by the client outside the scope of services described in this proposal will be invoiced at our standard hourly rates as shown below, or through an addendum to this scope of services. ttOl�RLY It $ Principal/Senior Officer $220 Officer/Project Manager $190 Senior Associate $155 Associate $145 Support Staff $65 S p r i n q s t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 177 F. Subcontractor I • • As mentioned above and based on the RFP encouraging consultant proposals to consider using the services provided by the University of Minnesota Extension Services and the Department of Employment and Economic Development,Springsted is pursuing those engagements. There was some uncertainty whether the University of Minnesota Regional Extension services would"joint venture"on an individual proposal. Consequently Springsted has not yet entered into any agreements with the University,but our intention is to do so if selected. We have conservatively priced Task A in the scope of work to allow for some modifications to the possible data sets that the University of Minnesota would analyze. They have reviewed the scope of work in the RFP. S p r i n a s t e d Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 1® G. General Contract • General ProposalRequirements Springsted accepts all General Contract Requirements in Exhibit I and the General Proposal Requirements within the RFP. This includes any alterations that may occur during the course of the work. Within Section l General Information the County outlines the contract Target Dates including the RFP Release date through the date of completion of the Final Report(December 31, 2013). Springsted does not anticipate any problems with the proposed dates and will work closely with the County to ensure that all expectations and deadlines are met. Springsted Washington County,Minnesota. Proposal to Prepare an Economic Development Assessment for Washington County,Minnesota 19 Manufacturing,Hospitality Restaurants,and Health Care • Use rain or moisture sensors on automatic sprinkler systems to prevent over irrigating(all types of businesses that have landscaping) • Use a regular old broom or pressurized Waterbroom when possible to clean sidewalks. Using a hose or nozzle to clean sidewalks uses 8-10 gallons of water per minute. 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