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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
CSJ # 0902-48-681
District # 02
Code Chart 64 # 15000
Project: Urban Villaqe (Central Cluster)
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT
For a Demonstration Project
(Off State System)
THIS Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) is made by and between the State of
Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "State"
and the Citv of Fort Worth, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter called the
"Local Government."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS a Master Agreement between the Local Government and the State has been adopted
and states the general terms and conditions for transportation projects developed through this
LPAFA; and,
WHEREAS the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute Order 108410 that provides for the
development of, and funding for, the project described herein; and,
WHEREAS the Governing Body of the Local Government has approved entering into this LPAFA by
city council action, dated January 19, 2006, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Attachment A for development of the specific project which is identified in the location map shown as
Attachment B.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements
of the parties hereto, to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, it is
agreed as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. The period of this LPAFA is as stated in the Master Agreement, without exception.
2. Termination of this LPAFA shall be under the conditions as stated in the Master Agreement,
without exception.
3. Amendments to this LPAFA shall be made as described in the Master Agreement, without
exception.
4. Scope of Work: Central Cluster
The scope of work for this LPAFA is described as follows:
There will be three (3) different projects developed under this agreement. The locations of these
are shown on Attachment B (Mercado, Six Points and South Main).
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District # 02
Code Chart 64 # 15000
Project: Urban Villaqe (Central Cluster)
All three (3) projects (Mercado, Six Point and South Main) will consist of a planning phase and
two (2) of the projects (Six Points and South Main) will have a design and construction phase.
Phase One - Planning
The following tasks shall be completed for each of the three projects during the planning phase:
Public Involvement
Project Kickoff Meeting: The Local Government will work with the selected Consultant to plan,
coordinate, participate and execute a Project Kickoff Meeting. This meeting will allow the
project Consultant to learn about stakeholders' input and desires.
Three (3) Stakeholder Meetings: The Local Government will work with the selected Consultant
to plan, coordinate, participate and execute approximately three (3) stakeholders meetings.
The Local Government will update the stakeholders on the progress of the project.
Project Context/Previous Planning Documents
• The Local Government will require the selected Consultant to tour the three (3) locations
(Mercado, Six Points and South Main).
• The Local Government will require the selected Consultant to review all planning documents
and materials including but not limited to: the latest version of the City Comprehensive Plan,
any previous study of each project location, and any related development regulations
concerning each project.
Urban Village Inventory and Analysis
• The Local Government will provide the selected Consultant with any available aerial
photographs, utility maps, block maps, zoning maps, water and sewer utility maps. In turn, the
selected Consultant will prepare an inventory and analysis report for each project location
(Mercado, Six Points and South Main.)
Development Opportunities
• The Local Government will require the selected Consultant to develop a concept plan of
suggested land uses for vacant and underutilized properties. This concept plan must account
for realistic market opportunities and constraints such as adequate space for parking.
Transportation Needs and Priorities
• The Local Government will require the selected Consultant to develop a transportation
concept plan. This plan will identify the needs for transportation improvements like pedestrian,
bicycle and vehicular modes for each project location.
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Compendium of Results
• The selected Consultant will prepare reports, fact sheets, promotional materials, and other
required materials for the Stakeholders and City officials.
The following tasks shall be completed as determined by order of importance and as necessary for
each of the three (3) projects during the planning phase:
Mixed -Use Zoning Boundaries
• The selected Consultant will create mixed -use zoning maps showing defensible boundaries for
each project location.
• The Local Government will utilize necessary documents to obtain support among Stakeholders
for each project location.
Market Analysis
• The selected Consultant will prepare the market analysis report for each project location. This
study will include the market indicators and conditions that impact demand for land uses. This
study will also identify financial/economic trends and forecasts for the proposed use in the
trade area over the next 5 to 10 years.
Traffic Engineering
• The selected Consultant will create base maps and recommend and describe/depict design
modifications for each project location.
Design Guidelines
• The selected Consultant will provide the design guidelines for the new development and
redevelopment based on community input.
Phase Two — Design, Engineering and Construction
There will be two (2) Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages developed —one for
Six Points Urban Village and one for the South Main Urban Village. The activities to be included in
these packages are as follows:
• Demolition of substandard curb and sidewalks within the project boundaries, as needed;
• Reconstruction of streets, as necessary;
• Repaving of streets and/or other paving enhancements, as necessary;
• Construction of concrete sidewalk and curbs within the project boundaries, as needed;
• Development of standard crosswalk(s) at intersection(s);
• Installation of safety improvements, including traffic calming elements;
• Striping and/or construction of crosswalk(s) with brick paver accents and possibly other
detailing at intersection(s) within the project boundaries;
• Construction of bulb -outs and/or provision for on -street parking, as necessary;
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• Installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance improvements;
• Installation of pedestrian improvements, including but not limited to new street and pedestrian
lighting and wayfinding systems, benches, trash receptacles, and/or other enhancements to
promote pedestrian activity within the project boundaries;
• Installation of street signs, sign toppers, and banners for identification of neighborhoods and
commercial areas;
• Improvements to transit facilities, such as passenger shelters, stations, and transfer centers
• Creation or construction of bicycle lanes, bicycle signage, bike lock facilities, or other bicycle
facilities;
• Landscaping, including but not limited to, street trees within the project boundaries;
• Landscaped medians with appropriate breaks within the project boundaries;
• Landscaping and installation of drainage and irrigation systems;
• Location and relocation of electric utility lines underground, as necessary; and
• Design and relocation of traffic signal and pedestrian signal controls, as necessary to meet the
objectives of the project.
5. Right of Way and Real Property shall be the responsibility of the Local Government, as stated in
the Master Agreement, without exception.
6. Adjustment of utilities will be provided by the Local Government as required and as stated in the
Master Agreement without exception.
7. Environmental Assessment and Mitigation will be carried out as stated in the Master Agreement,
without exception.
8. Compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards and ADA will be as stated in the Master
Agreement, without exception.
9. Architectural and Engineering Services will be provided by the Local Government, as stated in the
Master Agreement, without exception. The Local Government is responsible for performance of
any required architectural or preliminary engineering work. The State may review and comment
on the work as required to accomplish the public purposes of the State. The Local Government
will cooperate fully with the State in accomplishing these local public purposes to the degree
permitted by State and Federal law.
The design criteria for the PS&E packages will conform to the State's Roadway Design Manual.
The State will review and approve the design of the project.
10. Construction Responsibilities will be carried out by the Local Government, as stated in the Master
Agreement, without exception.
11. Project Maintenance will be undertaken as provided for in the Master Agreement, without
exception.
12. Local Project Sources and Uses of Funds
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a. Project Cost Estimate: A Project Cost Estimate is provided in Attachment C. Any work done
prior to federal authorization will not be eligible for reimbursement. It is the Local
Government's responsibility to verify with the State that the Federal Letter of Authority has
been issued for the work covered by this Agreement.
b. A Source of Funds estimate is also provided in Attachment C. Attachment C shows the
percentage and absolute dollar amount to be contributed to the project by federal, state, and
local sources.
c. The Local Government is responsible for all non-federal and non -state funding, including all
project cost overruns, unless provided for through amendment of this agreement.
d. Not Applicable
e. Not Applicable
f. Not Applicable
g. If any existing or future local ordinances, commissioners court orders, rules, policies, or other
directives, including but not limited to outdoor advertising billboards and storm water drainage
facility requirements, are more restrictive than State or Federal Regulations, or if any other
locally proposed changes, including but not limited to plats or replats, result in increased costs
then any increased costs associated with the ordinances or changes will be paid by the Local
Government. The cost of providing right of way acquired by the State shall mean the total
expenses in acquiring the property interests either through negotiations or eminent domain
proceedings, including but not limited to expenses related to relocation, removal, and
adjustment of eligible utilities.
h. The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the
state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract.
Acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under this
contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the
legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds.
An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with
access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
13. Document and Information Exchange. The Local Government agrees to electronically deliver to
the State all general notes, specifications, contract provision requirements and related
documentation in a Microsoft® Word or similar document. If requested by the State, the Local
Government will use the State's document template. The Local Government shall also provide a
detailed construction time estimate including types of activities and month in the format required
by the State. This requirement applies whether the Local Government creates the documents
with its own forces or by hiring a consultant or professional provider.
14. Incorporation of Master Agreement Provisions. This LPAFA incorporates all of the governing
provisions of the Master Advance Funding Agreement (MAFA) in effect on the date of final
execution of this LPAFA, unless such MAFA provision is specifically excepted herein.
15. Insurance. If this agreement authorizes the Local Government or its contractor to perform any
work on State right of way, before beginning work the entity performing the work shall provide the
State with a fully executed copy of the State's Form 1560 Certificate of Insurance verifying the
existence of coverage in the amounts and types specified on the Certificate of Insurance for all
persons and entities working on State right of way. This coverage shall be maintained until all
work on the State right of way is complete. If coverage is not maintained, all work on State right
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of way shall cease immediately, and the State may recover damages and all costs of completing
the work.
16. Signatory Warranty. The signatories to this agreement warrant that each has the authority to enter
. into this agreement on behalf of the party represented.
IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in
duplicate counterparts.
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ATTEST:
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Marty Hendrix
City Secretary
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Contract Authorization
Date: ri Ac�w
APPROVED AS T FORM AND LEGALI#Y
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Melinda Ramos
Assistant City Attorney
Date: 11 n to
THE STATE OF TEXAS
APP OVED:
Li kr Watso
Assistant City Manager
Date: �'20 -O�o
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
Fernando Costa
Director, Planning Department
Date: -711 i 10 6
Executed for the Executive Director and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the
purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs
heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission.
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By. f'
J nice Mullenix 7
irector of Contract Services Section
Office of General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Date:-�,.e�t�
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ATTACHMENT C
PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE AND SOURCE OF FUNDS
Description Total Federal
Estimate Participation
Cost
100%
Mercado
Planning
Six Points
Planning
Design & Construction
South Main
Planning
Design & Construction
Sub -Total
Direct State Costs
I Total
$50,000
$50,000
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$50,000
$50,000
$740,571
$740,571
$50,000
$50,000
$740,571
$740,571
$1,631,142
$1,631,142 ti
$66,000
$66,000
$1,697,142
$1,697,142
CSJ # 0902-48-681
District # 02
Code Chart 64 # 15000
Project: Urban Villaqe (Central Cluster)
ATTACHMENT A
ACTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPROVING THIS LPAFA
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayer and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1119/2006 - Ordinance No. 16769-01-2006
DATE: Thursday, January 19, 2006
LOG NAME: 22UV SD PROPOSA REFERENCE NO.: G-15065
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Acceptance of Certain Federal Transportation Funds, Allocation of These Funds for
Certain Designated Urban Villages, Authorize Execution of Funding Agreements with. TxDot, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Nominating Projects for the North Central Texas Council of
Governments Sustainable Development Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the; City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept FY 2004 and FY 2005 federal transportation funds in the total
amount of $4,484,000.00 from the Federal Highway Administration;
2.. Allocate these federal transportation funds for planning, design and construction in designated urban
villages as specified in Attachment A;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute funding agreements with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for the specified urban village projects, and to remit payment for applicable
administrative fees;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $4,484,000.00; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to nominate projects for the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) Sustainable Development Program as specified in Attachment B.
In the FY 2004 and FY 2005 federal appropriations bills, the City of Fort Worth received earmarks totaling
$4,484,000.00 ("Urban Village Funds") in transportation funds through the Federal Highway Administration's
Section 115 Demonstration Program. These funds are to be allocated for projects within designated urban
villages. In addition, NCTCOG issued a call for projects on October 17 to public agencies in order to fund
up to approximately S40 million in transportation improvements throughout the region ("Sustainable
Development Funds'). NCTCOG has set aside S12.6 million of these funds for the Western subregion --
which includes the City of Fort Worth — for projects around transit stations; for pedestrian -oriented infill
projects in historic downtowns; and for inTill projects in low-income, high unemployment, and high vehicle
emission areas.
On November 1, 2005, the Central City Revitalization and Economic Development Committee (CCREDC)
endorsed the release of a Request for Prowls (RFP) to allocate Urban 'Village Funds and to nominate
projects for the NCTCOG Sustainable Development Funds. In accordance with the CCREDC
endorsement, the City issued an RFP on November 2, 2005.
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District # 02
Code Chart 64 # 15000
Project: Urban Villaae (Central Cluster)
ATTACHMENT A
ACTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPROVING THIS LPAFA
On December 1, 2005, the City received 31 proposals for urban village funding or sustainable development
nomination. An interdepartmental working group -- comprised of staff from Planning, Transportation and
Public Works, Economic and Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Engineering, and
the T — reviewed, evaluated, and rated each of the proposals..
On December 23, 2005, the City Plan Commission (CPC) reviewed the staff evaluations and recommended
funding five urban villages for planning, design and construction; and funding another seven urban villages
for planning only, as specified in Attachment A. The CPC also recommended the nomination of seven
projects for Sustainable [development funding as specified in Attachment B. The City Council received a
briefing on these recommendations on January 10, 20€l6.
Upon approval of this M&C, staff will complete the following activities:.
Urban Villve Projects
• Work with community stakeholders to select consultants for planning and design..
a Work with TxDOT to execute appropriate funding agreements- (Staff estimates that TxDOT's
administrative fees for these funding agreements will represent approximately eight percent of project
costs.)
a Request City Council authorization to execute planning and design contracts.
Sustainable DeveloDment Proiects
a Submit nominations to NCTCOG on Friday, January 20, 20G6.
• Report to the City Council the project selections made by the Regional Transportation Council on April
13, 2006_
a Work with NVCTCOG to execute appropriate funding agreements_
These projects are located in Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, B, and 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION.,CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the funding,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by Libby Watson (6199)
Originating Department head: Fernando Costa (8042)
Additional Information Contact: Scott Bellen (6942)
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ATTACHMENT A
ACTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPROVING THIS LPAFA
Attachment A
1 Clll`ban lllllage
Planning
Unspecified
Total'
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Hemphill/Berry; y°
$50,000
$775,000
$825,0001
Six Points
$50,000
$775,000
$825,000
Dear East Side
$50,000
$775,000
$825,000
I Berry/Riverside,$50,000
$775,000
$825,000
South Main
$50,000
$775,000
$825,000
Ridglear,
$50,000
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$50,000
Berry Street Guiielires
$50,000
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$50,000
Bluebonnet Circle,
$50,000
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$50,000
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Oakland Corners
$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000 f
SUB -TOTAL
$600,000
$3,875,000
$4,475,000
Reserve Balance
$9,000
TOTAL
$4,484,000
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,,r Texas Department of Transportation
P.O. BOX 6868 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76115-0868 • (817) 370-6500
October 23, 2006
CONTACT: DD:CM
Urban Village (Central Cluster)
CSJ: 0902-48-681
Scott Bellen
Senior Planner, Economic and Community Development
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Dear Mr. Bellen:
Attached, for your files, is one fully executed original of the Local Transportation Project
Advance Funding Agreement between the City and the State for the above project.
Please be advised that Mr. Ralph Browne, PE; North Tarrant County Area Engineer, will
be your day-to-day contact for this project. He can be reached at (817) 399-4300. All
contractual matters concerning the agreement will continue to be handled by my office.
If additional information is required, please contact the Contract Management Office at
817-370-6804.
enclosure
cc: a -file
Ralph Browne, PE; North
Sincerr'
Karen
Contract Specialist III
Tarrant County Area Engineer
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/19/2006 - Ordinance No. 16769-01-2006
DATE: Thursday, January 19, 2006
LOG NAME: 22UV SD PROPOSA
REFERENCE NO.: G-15065
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Acceptance of Certain Federal Transportation Funds, Allocation of These Funds for
Certain Designated Urban Villages, Authorize Execution of Funding Agreements with TxDot, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Nominating Projects for the North Central Texas Council of
Governments Sustainable Development Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept FY 2004 and FY 2005 federal transportation funds in the total
amount of $4,484,000.00 from the Federal Highway Administration;
2. Allocate these federal transportation funds for planning, design and construction in designated urban
villages as specified in Attachment A;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute funding agreements with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for the specified urban village projects, and to remit payment for applicable
administrative fees;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $4,484,000.00; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to nominate projects for the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) Sustainable Development Program as specified in Attachment B.
DISCUSSION:
In the FY 2004 and FY 2005 federal appropriations bills, the City of Fort Worth received earmarks totaling
$4,484,000.00 ("Urban Village Funds") in transportation funds through the Federal Highway Administration's
Section 115 Demonstration Program. These funds are to be allocated for projects within designated urban
villages. In addition, NCTCOG issued a call for projects on October 17 to public agencies in order to fund
up to approximately $40 million in transportation improvements throughout the region ("Sustainable
Development Funds"). NCTCOG has set aside $12.6 million of these funds for the Western subregion --
which includes the City of Fort Worth -- for projects around transit stations; for pedestrian -oriented infill
projects in historic downtowns; and for infill projects in low-income, high unemployment, and high vehicle
emission areas.
On November 1, 2005, the Central City Revitalization and Economic Development Committee (CCREDC)
endorsed the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to allocate Urban Village Funds and to nominate
projects for the NCTCOG Sustainable Development Funds. In accordance with the CCREDC
endorsement, the City issued an RFP on November 2, 2005.
On December 1, 2005, the City received 31 proposals for urban village funding or sustainable development
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nomination. An interdepartmental working group -- comprised of staff from Planning, Transportation and
Public Works, Economic and Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Engineering, and
the T -- reviewed, evaluated, and rated each of the proposals.
On December 23, 2005, the City Plan Commission (CPC) reviewed the staff evaluations and recommended
funding five urban villages for planning, design and construction; and funding another seven urban villages
for planning only, as specified in Attachment A. The CPC also recommended the nomination of seven
projects for Sustainable Development funding as specified in Attachment B. The City Council received a
briefing on these recommendations on January 10, 2006.
Upon approval of this M&C, staff will complete the following activities:
Urban Villaqe Proiects
. Work with community stakeholders to select consultants for planning and design.
. Work with TxDOT to execute appropriate funding agreements. (Staff estimates that TxDOT's
administrative fees for these funding agreements will represent approximately eight percent of project
costs.)
. Request City Council authorization to execute planning and design contracts.
Sustainable Development Proiects
. Submit nominations to NCTCOG on Friday, January 20, 2006.
. Report to the City Council the project selections made by the Regional Transportation Council on April
13, 2006.
. Work with NCTCOG to execute appropriate funding agreements.
These projects are located in Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the funding,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451996 022456081000 $4,484,000.00
GR76 5 $4,484,000.00
(VARIOUS) 022456081010
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv:
Oriainatina Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Libby Watson (6199)
Fernando Costa (8042)
Scott Bellen (6942)
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