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City of Seminole
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
THE CITY OF SEMINOLE
Summer 2014
Seminole City Council
IS DEDICATED TO
EXCELLENCE,
PROFESSIONALISM
AND INTEGRITY IN THE
DELIVERY OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR
AN ENHANCED
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR
THOSE LIVING, WORKING
AND VISITING OUR
COMMUNITY.
Inside This Issue
Citizens Academy Graduates
City Manager to Retire . . . . . . . . . 2
Library Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recreation Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2014 Hurricane Season
Welcome Chief Burford . . . . . . . . . . 5
Enhanced Recycling a Success
New Community Garden Coming
New Community Center and
Historical Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Development, Redevelopment
Accelerates
Enroll at SPC Seminole Campus . . 7
Phone Numbers & Addresses . . . . 8
Back row: Councilor Jim Quinn, Councilor Chris Burke
Center Row: Councilor Patricia Plantamura, Councilor John Counts, Councilor Bob Matthews
Front Row: Mayor Leslie Waters, Vice Mayor Thom Barnhorn
Municipal Election
November 4, 2014
ity of Seminole regular Municipal Elections are held in conjunction with state general
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elections, the next one being this fall on November 4. Voters will choose two Council
members (who serve three-year terms). Residents also will be able to vote on Charter
amendments. All municipal elections are non-partisan.
Here are important dates relating to the election:
Candidate qualifying period - July 29, at 9:00 a.m. to August 11, at 4:00 p.m.
Absentee ballots sent to overseas and military voters - September 20
Absentee ballots sent to domestic voters - September 30
Voter registration deadline - October 6
Early voting - October 20 to November 2, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily
Deadline for voter to request mail ballots - October 29, 5 p.m.
General election - November 4, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Voter Identification Requirements:
When entering a polling place, an inspector will require each voter to present a valid
photo identification with a signature. If the picture identification does not include
the voter’s signature, the voter must provide an additional identification that has the
voter’s signature.
Please see “election” on next page
“election” from front page
Acceptable forms of identification include:
Municipal Elections:
• Florida driver’s license
• Florida ID card issued by the Dept. of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles
• U.S. passport
• Debit or credit card
• Military identification
• Student identification
• Retirement center identification
• Neighborhood association ID
• Public assistance identification
• If none of the forms of identification are provided, the
voter will be allowed to use a provisional ballot.
City Clerk’s Office, 9199 113th Street N., Seminole, FL 33772.
Phone: 727-391-0204, Ext. 102, Fax: 727-399-6023. Email:
rbenoit@myseminole.com. Website: www.myseminole.com/
cityclerk. Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Additional Election Information:
Pinellas County/State Elections:
Deborah Clark, Supervisor of Elections, 13001 Starkey Road,
Largo, FL 33773. Phone: 727-464-6788, Fax: 727-464-6239.
Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Email: election@votepinellas.comMail. Request a mail ballot: 727-464-VOTE (8683), or Email
Ballot Request to: absentee@votepinellas.com.
We urge you to be proactive and vote! Every vote counts!
First Citizens Academy Graduates
The members of the first
annual Citizens Academy
received their graduation certificates after attending five
weekly sessions learning about
the inner workings of the City
of Seminole. They reviewed the
fiscal side of local government,
met elected officials and key
staff and took site tours of various city facilities, including the
Seminole-St. Petersburg College
joint-use library, the Recreation
Center, Public Works buildings
and Fire Station #29. There
were 23 local participants.
City Manager Announces Retirement
uring the June 10, 2014, City Council Meeting
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I announced my decision to retire on January
16, 2015, after 19 years of service. It has been a
privilege to serve as Seminole’s first city manager.
I announced my retirement plans then to provide
sufficient time for Mayor Waters and members of
the city council to recruit and select my successor, a
process that typically takes five to six months.
During my employment with the City of
Seminole it has been a pleasure to work with
Mayors Reeder, Johnson and Waters, as well as the
various city council members. Our city employees
are a group of professional and dedicated folks
who provide services to our residents every day.
Our facilities have been recognized nationally as
examples of good facility planning and will serve
the public for many years to come.
I leave the city in a very strong financial condition. The property tax millage rate is lower today
than it was when I arrived in 1995. Our property
tax rate is one of the lowest in Pinellas County.
Over the years we have been able to build a solid
emergency reserve that is now close to $4.3 million.
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City of Seminole Community Newsletter
The city’s bonded
debt is fully paid by
revenues we receive from
the Penny for Pinellas
program. We anticipate
the city will be debt free
by 2020. The City of
Seminole has fewer fees
and/or taxes than most
Pinellas County commuFrank Edmunds
nities.
Currently, Seminole is
experiencing a resurgence in retail/commercial
growth as evidenced in the Bay Pines redevelopment. Soon, we anticipate the redevelopment of
Seminole mall property which will continue to contribute to Seminole’s growth and redevelopment.
The City of Seminole has a strong sense of
community. Over the years I have greatly appreciated the support that I have received from our
residents. It has truly been a pleasure to serve you
and Seminole city government.
Remember,
Seminole Recycles!
CITY
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
View City Council meetings
on the City’s web site:
www.myseminole.com
Click on the
“Watch Council Meetings”
icon.
Library Update
The World at Your Fingertips @ Your Library!
www.spcollege.edu/scl • 727-394-6905
o you have the “smartest card” in your purse or wallet? Your local Pinellas library card is valid
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at all member libraries of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (www.pplc.us).
Library Programs and Events
For Adults
LIBRARY NEWS
Backwards Travelers Historical Fiction Discussion
Group: Third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Discussions of the
best of historical fiction.
Be sure to visit the new Innovation Lab on the second floor (Room 201). A maker space
for students and the general public!!
LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
For the latest calendar of events information visit: www.spcollege.edu/SCL/
calendar/index.php. All programs and activities are in the library program rooms
on the first floor unless noted.
For All Ages
Two Towers Chess Club: Second and fourth Monday of the
Book Buzz: First Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Drop by and
enjoy talking to other readers about your favorite books.
Booktalkers: First Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Discussions
of contemporary fiction and nonfiction.
Cinema at Sundown: July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 28, Sep. 11, Sep.
25, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Dec.11, at 6:00 p.m. Contemporary films
from around the world.
month at 3:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Basic instruction available from
chess coaches.
Classic Movie Matinee: Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Aug. 15, Nov. 14,
Nov. 28, Dec. 26. Movies from the golden age of Hollywood.
The Artistry of Model Railroads: A Three-Dimensional
Exhibit of Thematic Sculptures: Aug. 15, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Aug.
16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Aug. 17, 1-4 p.m. Five model railroad layouts!
Great Books Discussion Group: Third Wednesday of the
month at 2:00 p.m. Discussions of great works of literature, history,
philosophy, religion, politics, economics, and more.
Mid-Pinellas Comic Con: Aug. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For comic book
fans, gamers, and more!
Pause for Poetry: Aug. 20, Sep. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, at
7:00 p.m. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere where lovers of poetry share
their own creative works and/or read favorite selections aloud.
For Children and Families
Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For ages 18-36 months.
Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. For ages 3-5 years.
Baby Steps Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. For ages
birth-18 months.
Hands On: Mondays in July at 1:00 p.m. For elementary-aged
children.
Reading with the Dogs: Mondays in July at 10:00 a.m. For
reading aged children.
Wiggle, Giggle and Sing!: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. For ages
5 and under.
Family Movie Matinee: Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. For the whole
family!
For Teens
Tween Thursdays: Tuesdays in July at 2 p.m. For grades 5-7.
Seminole Chess Club: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For novice,
intermediate and advanced players.
Socrates Café: Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, at 1:00 p.m. For
people interested in discussing serious philosophical questions that may
have more than one answer.
Sunday Musicale: Sep. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, at 3:00 p.m.
A variety of musical concerts for a Sunday afternoon!
Super Novels: Aug. 28, Sep. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, at
2:00 p.m. Reading and discussion of the best novels of the 19th and 20th
centuries.
Thrilling Tales – A Story Program for Adults: Sep. 4,
Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, at 1:00 p.m. Skilled readers present entertaining
short stories from the best of popular fiction and classic literature.
Our Community’s “living room” and gathering place
– The Seminole Community Library!
Library Youth Advisory Board: Beginning in September:
Second and fourth Mondays of month at 7:00 p.m. For grades 8-12.
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Recreation
Adults/Seniors
Check out our Day Trips, Chow Crowd, Eats & Sweets, and Luncheons.
Facebook 101
Pinochle
Computer Class
Canasta
Scrabble
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Free Members/$5.00 Non-Members
Painted Ceramics
Woodcarvers
Monday
Tuesday
6:00-8:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
$2.00 Members/$3.00 Non-Members
Fit Forever
Indoor Cycling
Personal Training
Pilates
Total Body Conditioning
Video Cycling
Yoga, New World
Zumba, Aqua
Zumba Fitness
Zumba Gold
Zumba Toning
Mon/Wed/Fri
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday
6:00-6:45 p.m.
Call for Dates & Times
Tuesday/Thursday
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday
5:00-5:45 p.m.
Saturday
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Monday
7:15-8:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Monday/Wednesday
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday
7:00-8:00 p.m.
$8.00 Members/$12 Non-Members
Friday, August 8
Wednesday
1st Saturday Each Month
1st & 3rd Wednesday
1st Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
7:00-11:00 p.m.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Membership Required
Membership Required
Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Saturday
Monday/Thursday
1st Friday Each Month
Saturday
Saturday
Wednesday
4:00-5:30 p.m.
6:00-6:45 p.m.
5:00-5:45 p.m.
6:00-7:45 p.m.
10:-00-11:30 a.m.
5:15-6:00 p.m.
7:00-11:00 p.m.
11:00-11:45 a.m.
10-00-10:45 a.m.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
$24 Members/$36.00 Non-Members
SEPTEMBER
September 5, 12, 19, 26
Music in the Park
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Seminole City Park
OCTOBER
October 3 & 10
October 24
October 24 & 25
October 25
Music in the Park
Field of Screams
Haunted House
Doggy Derby
7:00-9:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:00-10:00 p.m.
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seminole City Park
Seminole Recreation Center
Family Aquatic Center
DECEMBER
December 7
December 12
December 20
Fit for Kids Zumba Kids
Bright Before Your Eyes Parade7:00-9:00 p.m.
Winter Fest
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Monday/Thursday 5:15-6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m. All Ages
Fitness Classes
Teens
eXtreme Trips (Adventure Studios)
Pin with Us
Rec After Dark
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Board Youth
Archery
Art 4 Kids
Ballet & Tap
Cheerleading
Comic Book Art
Fit for Kids
Freaky Fridays
Lil Picassos
Lil Sports
Zumba Kids
Events
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North on 113th Street North
Seminole Recreation Members
$5.00 Members/$7:00 Non-Members
Fire Rescue
2014 Hurricane Season June 1st to November 30th
very year as regular as tax season, hurricane season arrives.
and radios. Have a supply of personal hygiene items such
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The 2014 North Atlantic season is expected to be an active
as toilet paper, diapers, sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste,
period for strong storms. It is inevitable that we will be affected
by Mother Nature’s fury so why not be prepared? We can, by
following some easy steps:
• Be informed, pick up a free copy of Surviving the Storm at
City Hall, the Library, or your neighborhood firehouse. Also
register for FIRST CALL at https://alertregistration.com/
PinellasCoFLEMS/
• Know your evacuation zone, as listed in Surviving the Storm.
• Listen to your radio, television, and media reports for storm
progress.
• Prepare your home now! Clean your yard of loose items,
(even our afternoon thunderstorms create high winds that
can blow items around causing damage to your home). Have
your roof inspected if you suspect problems, weather-strip
windows and doors, and make sure your garage door can be
secured. Consider getting storm shutters for your windows.
Prune trees of overhanging or dead branches and clean your
gutters.
• Prepare your vehicles, have a first aid kit, tool kit, tire
inflation kit, flashlight, jumper cables, road flares, 12 volt
cell phone charger and a map with shelter locations.
• Review your homeowners insurance. (Once a storm is
declared you cannot change or get a new policy.)
• Be sure you have an ample supply of your medications. (Do
not rely on 911 services to provide them.)
• Stock your pantry with bottled water, canned goods and
non-perishable items that can be prepared easily with little
to no heating. Stock up on batteries for your flashlights
toothbrushes, etc.
• Have a plan for your pets. (Where you can shelter them and
a supply of food and water.)
• Have a plan for Seniors and those needing special
medical attention. Register a resident with special needs if the
person has medical conditions by contacting Pinellas
County Emergency Management at 464-3800, or http://www.
pinellascounty.org/forms/evac-assist.htm.
• Create a Go Box of items that are important and can be
grabbed quickly such as food items, water, medicines,
important papers, and personal identification with your
address on it.
• Also create a Go Box for your children including toys,
games and puzzles. Do not plan to use your cell phone for
entertainment as you will need the battery life for
communication.
• Back up your computer and store the information on a
portable hard drive in a strongbox along with other
important documents.
• Have a plan for your boat, including extra lines and a
working bilge pump, or have it tied down to the ground if
it is on a trailer.
A little preparation now can make a difference in limiting
your losses during the catastrophe of a hurricane or tropical
storm. For more information or if you would like us to make a
presentation to your group, please contact Brad Dykens, Public
Education Officer for Seminole Fire Rescue at 393-8711 ext.
210.
City of Seminole Welcomes Chief Heather Burford
n January 13, 2014, the City of
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Seminole welcomed Heather Burford as
the Fire Rescue Department’s new Fire
Chief. Chief Burford came to us with 25
years of experience in the American Fire
Service, most recently with a community
in southwest Connecticut.
Chief Burford began her fire service
experience in 1988 as a volunteer fireChief Burford
fighter and after some consideration left
a career in the pharmaceutical industry to pursue a career in the fire service. She was hired as a
Firefighter/Paramedic in 1993 by the Manchester Fire Rescue
Department where she spent 13 years moving up through the
ranks.
“As it turns out, the experience I gained working in
Manchester was ideal for the City of Seminole. The departments are very similar in size and scope of service; it’s a perfect
match” stated Burford.
Chief Burford left the Manchester department as a Battalion
Chief in 2006 to lead the Ridgefield Fire Department in
Ridgefield, Connecticut. There she assumed the role of Fire
Chief and Director of Emergency Management for a combina-
tion fire department, (both career and volunteer personnel),
of over 100 members.
Chief Burford holds a Bachelor of Science degree from
Iowa State University and a Masters in Public Administration
from the University of Connecticut.
“I have always believed in the power of education, and I
have made it my career focus to help move the fire service
towards professional recognition,” stated Burford.
Burford spent several years serving on the International
Association of Fire Chiefs Professional Development Committee
helping to create quality professional development and mentoring programs.
“I am very impressed with the professionalism and quality
customer service I have already seen within the City of Seminole
Fire Rescue Department,” stated Burford. “Personnel are welltrained, hard-working and compassionate towards our residents
and visitors. I could not ask for a better starting point.”
Chief Burford knows the fire service changes constantly
and looks forward to the future and the possibility of enhanced
service delivery. She understands and enjoys Seminole’s close
community atmosphere and as a resident looks forward to
becoming more involved in local activities and events.
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Public Works
Enhanced Recycling Program a Success
he City of Seminole rolled out the a new recycling program on April 1st, which
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provides all single family homes a 64-gallon wheeled cart for single stream recycling.
Since the new program began, participation in the recycling program has increased from
an average of 40% to an estimated 70-75%. Also, the recycling materials collected have
dramatically increased from an average monthly collection of 40 tons to 70.5 tons
collected in May.
Community Garden Coming Soon
he City of Seminole, with guidance
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from the Tree Advisory Committee, has
begun the preparation and planning for
a city community garden. The garden will
be located in an open space on the corner
of 70th Ave. and 113th St., just west of the
Public Works Administration Building.
The garden will
include 21 rental spaces
in three sizes, 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 16’
and 4’ x 24’ with raised beds with water
access at each location. The garden area
will be secured with fencing and include a
designated area for future composting, as
well as a shady picnic area. For more information concerning the city community
garden, please contact the Public Works
Department at (727) 397-6383.
New Community Center & Historical Society Project Is Underway
he new Community Center and Historical Society
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facility project has begun. The construction project will
include both renovation and new construction. The
eastern portion of the project will consist of approximately 6650 square feet of public rental banquet space
with a seating capacity of up to 250. This space will also
offer a fully-equipped commercial kitchen. The central
portion of the facility will be occupied by the Seminole
Historical Society with a museum and a gift shop. The
remainder of the space will be used for recreational
activities and Public Works storage.
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Community Development
Development and Redevelopment Accelerates in the City of Seminole
he The 60-acre Bay Pines redevelopment project is heading
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towards completion. Over 250 of the proposed 330 Courtney
at Bay Pines apartment units are finished and available for
lease. Regarding the proposed 56 Cove at Bay Pines single
family homes, over one-half of the homes are either being
constructed, or expected to be under construction in the
very near future. And the largest single use at the Bay Pines
project site, the 195,000 square foot Walmart opened on July
16th. Currently under review is a proposed 7,100 square foot,
267-seat, Texas Roadhouse steakhouse, to be located at the
northwest corner of Bay Pines Blvd. and 100th Way. Future
additions to the Bay Pines project will include a hotel, other
restaurants and small retail uses.
The developer, Kitson and Partners, has spent over $5
million to install the necessary infrastructure and roadway
improvements to support all the current and proposed
development on the 60-acre Bay Pines project site. The Bay
Pines site is being developed in a Mediterranean Revival
architectural style, which is consistent and complementary to
the nearby historical VA hospital.
Other projects that have been approved by the City
include: a 15-lot single family subdivision being built on
the former Lake Shore mobile home park site at 8003
Seminole Boulevard between the Lake Seminole Estates
mobile home park and the Monterey at Lake Seminole condominium project; a two-story, 10,000 square foot medical office
building at 8900 Park Boulevard where the Sunoco gas
station previously existed; the completion of the 64-unit
Bayou Grande townhome project located east of the Home
Depot and, the Boca Ciega Court single family subdivision
located on the west side of the Seminole United Methodist
Church on 54th Ave.
Additionally, awaiting City Council approval is a
proposed 53-lot single family subdivision to be located where
the existing Orange Blossom Groves citrus business was
located at 5800 Seminole Blvd.
Finally, the major, upcoming redevelopment project of
interest is the Seminole Mall. Once the Mall owners
finalize a concept plan for the redevelopment of the almost
40-acre site, they will present it to the City Council for input and
comment. We also anticipate there will be a lot of input from
the residents, through advertised public hearings. Both the
City Council and staff will be involved in the review of any Mall
redevelopment proposal submitted by the owners, so as to
assure that any proposal will result in the Mall’s being a
positive asset to the community.
All of this activity is evidence of the positive, on-going
development and redevelopment in the City of Seminole.
And, these projects demonstrate the City Council’s dedication, attention and vigilance to reviewing and approving
projects that add value and quality to the City of Seminole.
SPC - Seminole Campus
he St. Petersburg
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College-Seminole Campus
has had a long-standing
partnership with the City of
Seminole, and we want you
to benefit. Fall registration
is underway, and we are
offering Seminole residents
special assistance in getting
themselves, friends or family registered for fall term
classes on campus. You can
view our course offerings at
www.spcollege.edu/se and
then click on the link to
“View our Seminole
Campus course offerings
for Fall 2014.” Our enrollment team is standing by
to help at 727-394-6968 or
727-394-6994.
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City of Seminole
PAID
St. Petersburg FL
Permit # 8185
9199 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772
&
Telephone Numbers
City Hall
391-0204
9199 113th Street North Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Community Development 398-3108
Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Building/Code Enforcement/
392-1966
Occupational License
9199 113th Street North Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Public Works 397-6383
11195 - 70th Avenue North
Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fire Administration 393-8711
Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Recreation Center 391-8345
Hours: M – F 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Addresses
Library 394-6905
Hours: Effective when SPC is in session
M – Th 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fri
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Waste Management 572-8779
Trash Services, Special Pickups, Brush Disposal
Pinellas County Utilities 464-4000
Water Services, Watering Restrictions
Greater Seminole Chamber of Commerce 392-3245
Pinellas County Sheriff 582-6200
*If your call is an emergency, Dial 9-1-1.
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