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Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC Petitioner V City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002863-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/29/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4521 Pin Oak Ln City or Town State ZIP Code Belleaire > 77401 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.1. Last Name Steve Johnson Firm Name (fam) \fichigan Tax Appeal Services Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N Center St City or Town State ZIP Code Northville MI 48167 Telephone Number 248-302-4342 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Subject Prope rty Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? 1 [J ves No** **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street) 19171 St Marys City or Town County Wayne State ZIP Code Detroit Mi 48235 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit
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2 “eg STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [OJ Taxable Value Only (calculation) [] Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? M Yes [No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: March [0] July O December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): O Not required to attend O Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order a Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain: Year(s) under appeal: 2026
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Sy, & STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information “use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 22058875 Classification of Property: Real Personal [J (check one) Agricultural[J Commercial [J Industrial ] Residential 4 Timber-Cutover[J Developmental[1 Utility J (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 49 500 49,500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 65,000 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by .5) 32,500 assessed value) 32,500 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? O Yes No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature *required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Steve Johnson Isl
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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Phone: (313) 628-0722 Boardsumed]of Review 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 Fax: (313) 224-4576 Detroit, Michigan 48226 www.detroitmi.gov 04/06/2026 ABU KENECHI MICHIGAN LLC 4521 PIN OAK LN BELLEAIRE TX 77401 RE: 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: M-005732 The March Board of Review has considered the appeal on the 2026 assessment for the below described property and concluded that: FINDING OF FACTS: 1. Parcel Number: 22058875. 2. Property Address: 19171 ST MARYS 3. District: 2 4. Property Classification: 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Ad Valorem 6.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Organization First Name M.I. Last Name Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4521 Pin Oak Ln City or Town State ZIP Code Bellaire Michigan 77401 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address info@mitaxappeal.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name M.I. Last Name Steve Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town State ZIP Code Northville Michigan 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address info@mitaxappeal.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 19171 St Marys 1 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR City or Town County State ZIP Code Detroit Wayne Michigan 48235 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 22058875 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 49500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 49500 2 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR What do you believe is the fair market value? 65000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 32500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 32500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Steve Johnson Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No 3 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002863 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: October 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002863 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: October 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4521 Pin Oak Ln City or Town State ZIP Code Belleaire > 77401 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.1. Last Name Steve Johnson Firm Name (fam) \fichigan Tax Appeal Services Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N Center St City or Town State ZIP Code Northville MI 48167 Telephone Number 248-302-4342 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Subject Prope rty Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? 1 [J ves No** **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street) 19171 St Marys City or Town County Wayne State ZIP Code Detroit Mi 48235 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit
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2 “eg STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [OJ Taxable Value Only (calculation) [] Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? M Yes [No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: March [0] July O December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): O Not required to attend O Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order a Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain: Year(s) under appeal: 2026
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Sy, & STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information “use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 22058875 Classification of Property: Real Personal [J (check one) Agricultural[J Commercial [J Industrial ] Residential 4 Timber-Cutover[J Developmental[1 Utility J (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 49 500 49,500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 65,000 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by .5) 32,500 assessed value) 32,500 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? O Yes No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature *required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Steve Johnson Isl
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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Phone: (313) 628-0722 Boardsumed]of Review 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 Fax: (313) 224-4576 Detroit, Michigan 48226 www.detroitmi.gov 04/06/2026 ABU KENECHI MICHIGAN LLC 4521 PIN OAK LN BELLEAIRE TX 77401 RE: 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: M-005732 The March Board of Review has considered the appeal on the 2026 assessment for the below described property and concluded that: FINDING OF FACTS: 1. Parcel Number: 22058875. 2. Property Address: 19171 ST MARYS 3. District: 2 4. Property Classification: 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Ad Valorem 6.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Organization First Name M.I. Last Name Abu Kenechi Michigan LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4521 Pin Oak Ln City or Town State ZIP Code Bellaire Michigan 77401 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address info@mitaxappeal.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name M.I. Last Name Steve Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town State ZIP Code Northville Michigan 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address info@mitaxappeal.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 19171 St Marys 1 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR City or Town County State ZIP Code Detroit Wayne Michigan 48235 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of the true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 22058875 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 49500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 49500 2 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR What do you believe is the fair market value? 65000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 32500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 32500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Steve Johnson Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No 3 of 3
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