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July 4, 2011
Susan !.inner. yield Supervisor
Colorado Field Clffiec. U.S. Dish and Wildlili Service
1'. 0. Box 25486. DFC (MS 65412)
Denver, CO 80225-0486
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Rfi: Environmental Assessment fior Merten. Inc. at. Union Place. in Dort Collins. CO
Susan_
received your response on the. l.;nion Place Environmental Assessment in May,
however. the developer is now proposing to further increase the density of this
development. so I am requesting your comments again on this proposal for the
construction of lag (previously 104) new housing units in the Union Place Subdivision in
North Fort Collins. Morten. Inc. anticipates receiving and [sing federal funding from the
U. S. Department of blousing and Urban Development for the residential portion of this
project and as a result. an Iinvironmentaal Assessment tnust be completed.
The Union Place Subdivision is located west of North College Avenue and south of
Willox lane (ate attaclu d map), 'this subdivision covers 10.145 acres and %eaas approved
by the City of Fort Collins in 2009. The approval consisted of a total of 89 housing units
in a mix of single-family. triplex and condominium units. and commercial area, Merton.
Inc. will be requesting; approval from the City of Fort Collins to increase the total number
of housing units from 89 tip to 159 by reducing the number of bedrooms per unit and
converting 10 single-family lots in the wcstem area of the site to multi -family units.
Utilities and roadways exist on the site. The proposed housing units are planned for
alTordable housing for seniors. Thearea to the east of this site is an existing Mc ?onald's
restaurant and Shell convenience store. car wash. and mini -storage: to the south is an
existing; mobile home park: existing single-family home arc to the west: and existing
residential and industrial uses are to the north of watox Lane. 'Ilse Cache La Poudre
River is approximately 14 mile to the south.
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Lot 2 Block 5 (Previously a mixed use lot)
l . 13 units (8 parking spaces,)
a. 7 one bedroom (376-650 sq. ft.)
b. 6 two bedroom (762 sq. ft.)
2. Total building size: 16,000 sq. ft.
3. Change of use for Lot 2 Block 5 — No longer mixed use, now condominium only.
4. Cap off one set of existing taps.
Lot 3 Block 5
1. Change of use for Lot 3 Block 5 —No longer mixed use, now commercial only.
2. Lots depth and area reduction due to wider sidewalk.
3. Lot area reduction from 8,$01 sq.ft. to 8,6t8 sq.ft.
4. Cap off one set of existing taps.
Lot 4 Black 5
1. Change of use for Lot 4 Block 5 —No longer mixed use, now commercial only.
2. Cap off one set of existing taps.
Merten Incorporated • 2017 17' Street. Boulder, Colorado 80302.720.304-0011
www.mertenine com
1. 9 units (9 parking spaces)
a. Qty. of 1 verses 2 Bedroon B.D.
2. Total building size: T.B.D.
3. Front setback reduction from l2'-O„ to I0'-0"
4. Building envelope depth increase from 50'-0" to 52'-0"
►t I Block 3 (Previously Lots 1-4)
1. 12 units (15 parking spaces)
a. Qty. of 1 verses 2 Bedrooms T.B.D.
2. Total building size: T.B.D.
3. New water, sewer, & sprinkler taps, Cap off existing taps.
tt 2 dock 3 (Previously Lots 5-8)
1. 12 units (15 parking spaces)
a. Qty. of 1 verses 2 Bedrooms T.B.D.
2. 'total building size: T.B.D.
3. New water, sewer, & sprinkler taps. Cap off existing taps.
tt I Block 4
1. 24 units (21 parking spaces)
a. 18 one bedroom (595 & 677 sq. ft.)
b. 6 two bedroom (700 & 763 sq. ft.)
2. Total building size: 21,039 sq. ft.
3. Front easement reduction from 9'-0" to 8'-0"
4. Front setback reduction from 15'-0" to 8'-0" matching easement.
5. Building envelope depth increase from 51'-0" to 58'-0"
A 2 Block 4
1. 12 units (12 parking spaces)
a. 9 one bedroom (595 sq. ft.)
b. 3 two bedroom (768 sq. ft.)
2. Condo units: 10,050 sq. fl.
3. Community center 1.368 sq. ft.
4. Total building size 11,418 sq, ft.
5. Front easement reduction from 9'-0" to 8'-0"
6. Front setback reduction from 15'-0" to 8'-0" matching easement.
7. Building envelope depth increase from 51'-0" to 58'-0"
of 1 Block 5
1. 18 units (15 parking spaces)
a. 6 one bedroom (576 sq. ft.)
b. 12 two bedroom (700-768 sq. ft.)
2. Total building size: 17,100 sq. ft.
3. front setback reduction. from 15'-0" to 10'-0"
Menen incorporated - 2017 17'4 Street Boulder. Colorado 80302.720-3404-001
Merten Incorporated
Merten Design Studio
Merten Construction
2017 17`" Street
Boulder, CO 80302
720-304-0011
Union Place — Maior Amendment Revisions 6-6-11
1. Overall density increase from 89 to 158 units
2. Floor Area Ratios changing for all.
3. Plaza area between lots 4 & 5 B5 to be revised to community gardens.
4. Request for reduction in parking requirements to 0.75 to I per unit.
5. Revised bedroom counts.
6. Increase width of sidewalk south of Lots 3 & 4 Block 5 from 7' to 8.
7. Add sidewalks west of block 4, extension between .Lots 1 & 2 Block 5, and along parallel
spaces north of Lot 2 Block 2.
S. Removal of dumpster enclosure east of Lot 2 Block 5.
Revisions by Lot & Block number including new unit count and square footages
Lot 1 Block 1 (Previously Lots 1-6)
1. 30 units (30 parking spaces)
a. Qty. of I verses 2 Bedrooms T.B.D.
2. Total building size: T.B.D.
3. Front setback reduction from 12%V to 9'-0" matching easement.
4. New water, sewer, & sprinkler taps. Crap off existing taps.
Lot 2 Block 1. (Previously Lots 7-10)
1. 19 units (19 parking spaces)
a. Qty. of 1 verses 2 Bedrooms T.B.D.
2. Total building size: T.B.D.
3. Front setback reduction from 12'-0" to 9'-0" matching easement,
4. New water, sewer, & sprinkler taps. Cap off existing taps.
Lot I Block 2
1. 9 units (9 parking spaces)
a. Qty. of 1 verses 2 Bedrooms T.B.D.
2. Total building size: T.B.D.
3. Front setback reduction from 12'-0" to 10'-0"
4. Building envelope depth increase from 50'-0" to 52'-0"
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(Part 4, Consultations, Source Documentation, & Appendices)
(24 CFR Part 58.40 & 40 C.F.R. Part 1508.8(b)l
List of Sources. Agencies, and Persons Consulted
(40 C.F.R. Part 1508.9(b))
City of Fort Collins City Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
City of Fort Collins Zoning Map
City of Fort Collins Land Use Code
City of Fort Collins Planning file for Union Place Subdivision (including 12/22108 Concept
Review Comments; 07/8109 staff memo; and 06/08/11 Concept Review Comments)
Consultations with Project Planner Emma McArdle and Chief Planner Ted Shepard
FIRM Map # 08069CO977G dated 06/17/08
Fort Collins Citywide Traffic Signal Timing Project, December 2009,
USDA Soil Survey for La rimer County, Colorado Soils Map: Soil #73 Nunn clay loam
Nunn clay loan (1-3% slope)
US Fish & Wildlife Service Ecological Services, Colorado Field Office
Susan Linner, Colorado Field Supervisor
Tribal Contacts (no responses received within 30-day comment period, which expired
08103/11): Arapahoe Wind River Reservation Tribe
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
Northern Cheyenne Tribe
Union Place Subdivision Plat, dated 10/22/09
EPA Ground Water Office, Region 8 Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Program
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Quality Control Commission
Report to the Public 2007-2008; Ozone Plan-2008
EPA Cerclis/Superfund and RCRA listings, data extracted 07/15/11
Appendices (attachedl
Project Information (location map, plat sheet, site plan, revised data, site photos, sample
building elevations)
Noise Assessment dated 07/04/11
Response received: Susan Linner of USFWS, dated 07/07111 Cconcur, no effect)
Version: 01 /09
Public Safety 1 Police services provided by City of
- Police Fort Collins and will not be impacted by the
development of this site according to the
Union Place Subdivision file.
Public Safety 1 Fire services provided by Poudre Fire
- Fire Authority and will not be impacted by the
development of the site according to the
Union Place Subdivision file.
Public Safety
1
Emergency medical services provided by
- Emergency Medical
Poudre Health district and will not be
impacted by development of site.
Open Space &
1
Park/open spacetrecreation space is on -site
Recreation
for residents; public park is located at
- Open Space
Greenbriar Park, east of College Avenue.
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Open Space &
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Public recreation/cultural facilities are
Recreation
existing/available for use of residents and
Cultural Facilities
not impacted by development of this site
according to Union Place Subdivision file.
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Transportation
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1
Streets to serve site and connect with
community are existing; a bus stop is within
2 blocks of the site on WVillox Lane and
College Avenue. A parking reduction will be
requested with the Major Amendment.
Water Resources
1
Adequate water resources are available
to serve this site according to Union Place
Subdivision file.
Surface Water
1
No surface water on or adjacent to site
based on site inspection by environmental
preparer.
Unique Natural Features
1
No unique natural features; no agricultural
& Agricultural lands
lands on or adjacent to site based on site
inspection by environmental preparer.
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Vegetation & Wildlife
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1
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Consultation with USFWS on 07/05/11
resulted in letter stating "no effect'
on wildlife or critical habitat on 07/07111.
Note: The Responsible entity must additionally document compliance with 24 C.F.R. Part 56.6 in the
Environmental Review Record, particularly with the Flood Insurance requirements of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act and the Buyer Disclosure requirement of the HUD Airport Runway Clear Zone/Accident
Potential Zone regulation @ 24 C.F.R. Part 51, Subpart D.)
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SOCIOECONOMIC Code Summary of consultations, supporting
documentation, determinations, &
mitigation measures
Demographic — --_ 1 Subdivision is compatible with area land
Character Changes uses, densities and provides adequate
services and facilities for all proposed uses.
Displacement
There will be no displacement as a result
of development since the site is vacant.
Employment & Income
Patterns
1 The subdivision will not adversely impact
employment or income levels and provides
a source of affordable housing.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Code Summary of consultations, supporting
AND SERVICES
documentation, determinations, &
mitigation measures
Educational Facilities
1 Site is within the Poudre R-1 School
District, which has adequate facilities to
serve this site if any children reside in units.
Commercial Facilities 1 Closest commercial facilities are found
along North College Avenue, directly to the
east of this site.
Health Care
1 Health care services are provided by the
Poudre Health District.
Social Services
1 Larimer County Office of Human Services is
located on Blue Spruce Drive, to the east.
Solid Waste
1 Solid waste service is provided by privately -
owned solid waste haulers.
Waste Water
1 Waste water treatment is provided by City
of Fort Collins and adequate service is
available at the site according to Union
Place Subdivision file.
Storm Water 1 Storm water on -site will be handled by the
detention pond in SE comer of site; site is
not within a flood plain based on a review
of floodplain maps by FC Utilities staff.
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Water Supply 1 Water service is provided by City of Fort
Collins and adequate service exists at site
according to Union Place Subdivision file.
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(Evaluate the significance of the effects of the proposal on the character, features, and resources of the
project area. Enter relevant base data and verifiable source documentation to support the finding. Then
enter the appropriate impact code from the folbwing list to make a finding of impact. Impact Codes: (1) —
No impact anticipated; (2) Potentially beneficial; (3) Potentially adverse; (d) — Requires mitigation; (5) —
Requires project modification. Note names, dates of contact, telephone numbers, and page references.
Attach additional materials as needed_)
LAND DEVELOPMENT
Code Summary of consultations, supporting
documentation, determinations, &
mitigation measures
_
Conformance with
1 Development of site with 158 housing
Comprehensive Plans
units is consistent with City's Comp. Plan &
& Zoning
existing zoning of CS -Service Commercial
District, with Major Amendment approval
Compatibility & urban -
1 Development in housing and commercial
Impact
is compatible with surrounding land uses of
residential to west, north and south; and
commercial to the north and east.
Slope _
1 Site inspection shows little or no slope
on site.
Soil Suitability _
i Soil on site is Nunn clay loam (1-30/o slope)
from USDA Soil Survey for Larimer County.
Hazards & Nuisances
1 Site inspection revealed no hazards or
Including Site Safety
nuisances on or adjacent to site.
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Energy Consumption
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1 Housing units will be designed using
energy conservation techniques.
Nolse-Contribution to
�1 No additional noise is expected as a result
community noise levels
of development other than in construction;
noise generated by the Union Pacific Rail
line to the west results in a DNL of 58.62,
Air Quality -Effects of
1 Fort Collins is in an attainment area
Ambient air quality on
for particulates and carbon monoxide and a
Community pollution levels
non -attainment area for ozone and
development of site is not expected to
impact air quality.
Environmental Design- 1 Structures are compatible with area and
Visual quality -coherence, designed with coherence in design, and
Diversity, compatible use diversity in style of architecture, color and
size of structure.
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HUD Environmental
Standards
Summary of consultations, supporting documentation,
determinations, & mitigation measures
Noise Abatement &
Site is within 1,100' of a rail line. Noise Assess -
Control
ment result of 58.62 DNL is within the "acceptable"
l24 C.F.R. Part 5181
range. Sffe is also within 700' of a major roadway (College
Avenue) but is not near a major airport.
Toxic Chemicals $ Gases,
There are no hazardous or toxic waste sites
Hazardous Materials,
within one mile of the site, based on a review
Contamination, &
of the EPA's CERCLIS listing. Site appears to be
Radioactive Substances
free of toxic chemicals and gases, hazardous
(24 C.F_R_ Part 58.5(i)(2)(i)l
materials, contamination, and radioactive substances.
Siting of HUD -Assisted There are no above -ground storage tanks, trans -
Projects near Hazardous mission pipelines, or loading facilities for hazardous
Operations liquids or gases within one mile of site, based
(24 C.F.R. Part 51 C] on site and area field inspections by environmental
preparer and review of RCRA and CERCLIS listings.
Airport Clear Zones &
Accident Potential Zones
124 C.F.R. Part 511)]
The site is not within an FAA -designated civilian
airport RCZ or RPZ, or within a military airf%eid
CA or APZ,
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(Fart Z, "Statutory Checkfistl
f24 C.F.R. Part 58.51
Factors Summary of consultations, supporting documentation,
determinations, & mitigation measures
Historic Preservation There are no historic or cultural resources on the site.
[36 C.F.R. Part 800) Site is being developed with 158 housing units. Tribal
consultations resulted in no responses within the 30-day
comment period ending 08103/11,
Floodpiain Management The site is not within any FEMA-designated flood.
[24 C.F.R. Part 55, E.O. 119881 plain as verified by Kymberlie Costner FC Utilities, based on review
of FIRM panel # 08069C0977f , dated 06t17108.
Wetlands Protection There are no wetlands on or near the site, as verified
[E.O. 119901 by a field inspection by environmental preparer. Site is a developing
site in an urban area.
Coastal Zone Mgt Act
(Sections 307 (c). (d)) Not applicable in CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY.
Sole Source Aquifers The site is not located within an EPA -designated sole source
aquifer watershed as per the EPA Ground Water Office.
[40 C.F.R. Part 1491
Endangered Species Act Consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service,
[50 C.F.R. Pan 4021 Colorado Field Office, resulted in a response of 'concur, no effect" on
07107111 _
Wild & Scenic Rivers Act There are no designated wild & scenic rivers within one mile
[Sections 7 (b), (a)) of this site.
Air Quality Site is within an attainment area for particulates and
(Clean Air Act, Sections 176 (c) carbon monoxide, based on DPHE Air Quality Control Comm.
d), & 40 C.F.R. Part 6, 51,93 regs. Air Quality Stds. Area is non -attainment for ozone levels, but
development of site is not expected to impact air quality.
Farmland Protection Policy There is no impact on farmland since the site is developing
Act (7 C.F.R. Part 658) urban land, zoned far non-agricultural land uses.
Environmental Justice The site is being developed in affordable and market rate
Executive Order 12898 units constructed by Merten, Inc., is suitable for its location
and will not disproportionately be adversely impacted by, or
disproportionately impact low income or minority
populations. Development will serve low income and
minority seniors in affordable and market rate housing units.
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Responsible Entity, Certifying Official's Information/Certification:
Responsible Entity, Certifying Officials name and title (printed or typed):
Joe Frank, Director of Advance Planning
Responsible Entity, Certifying Officials Signature:
Date.
Statement of Purpose and Need for the Proposal:
Provide affordable and market rate housing opportunities for senior households.
Description of the Proposal:
The Union Place Subdivision was approved for 89 residential units and 19,000 square
feet of commercial space. A total of 158 housing units are now proposed for the
subdivision by Merten, Inc. for the construction of senior affordable and market rate
housing units. The entire site has been considered in this Environmental Assessment.
Existing conditions and Trends:
Utilities and streets exist on the site to serve the entire subdivision. Several parks/open
space areas are planned throughout the site and a community garden is proposed. A
drainage/detention area is in the southeastern area of the site.
Summary of Findinas & Conclusions
There were no environmental impacts or outstanding issues identified through this
Environmental Assessment. The site is not within a flood plain. Noise levels identified
through a noise assessment showed noise levels to be within the'ac ceptabld range of
58.62 DNL. The development of this site will not result in a significant impact to the
quality of the human environment.
Alternatives to the Proposed Action
There were no aftematives or project modifications considered or needed.
Mitigation Measures Recommended
There were no adverse environmental impacts identified through this Environmental
Assessment.
Additional Studies Performed
A Noise Assessment was conducted since the site is located within 3,0017 of the Union
Pacific rail line to the west of the site and is within 1,000' of College Avenue. Results of
the assessment showed that the DNL noise levels were within the"acceptabld range at
58.62 DNL. There are no major airports within the area.
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Environmental Assessment
ProiLgActivity Information:
Project Funding Program and Grant Number: B-10-MC-08-0008 and B-11-MC-08-0 l08
MonthNear: June 2011
Responsible Entity (RE): City of Fort Collins
(24 C.F.R. Part 58.2(a)(7)]
Certifying Official: Joe Frank, City of Fort Collins
124 C.F.R_ Part 58.2(a)(2)] .
Project Name: Marten, Inc. Union Place Subdivision
Project Location: Fort Collins, CO
Estimated total project cost: $22,238,084
Grant Recipient: Merten, Inc.
(24 C.F.R. Part 58(a)(5)]
Grant Recipient Address: 2017 170 Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Project Representative: Donna MertenfRob Ross
Telephone Number. (720) 304-0011
Conditions for Approval: Approval of a Major Amendment must be obtained from
the City of Fort Collins for the proposed 158 units and any related waivers (ie.
parking requirements, sidewalk widths and locations, setback reductions, etc.) be
approved.
Finding:
(24 CFR Part 58.40(g))
_,X Finding of No Significant Impact
(The project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment)
Finding of Significant Impact
(The project may significantly affect the quality of the human environment)
Environmental Review Preparer's Information:
Environmental Preparer's Name (printed or t p }: She Albertson -Clark
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Environmental Preparer's Signature:
Date: �{J.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Wart I. -Project Identification Description. and Finding)
Project Identification and Description: Morten Inc. — Union Place Subdivision
Marten, Inc. proposes to develop the Union Place Subdivision in Fort Collins, Colorado and build
a total of 158 housing units for a mix of affordable and market rate senior housing. This
Environmental Assessment is for the entire 10.145-acre development. Union Place Subdivision
is located west of North College Avenue and south of West Willox Lane. The subdivision was
approved by the City of Fort Collins for mixed -use development (housing and retail) as of October
22. 2009. The approved subdivision consisted of 89 housing units in a mix of single-family, tri-
piex, and condominium units; and three mixed -use lots, with a total of 19,000 square feet of
commercial space. Marten, Inc. proposes to develop a total of 158 housing units, 103 of which
would be affordable units and 55 market rate units. The buildings proposed for Lots 3 and 4 of
Block 5 would contain commercial uses, with no mixed -use buildings in the development. A
Major Amendment to the project must be approved by the City of Fort Collins in order to increase
the number of housing units.
Access to the subdivision will be from Mason Street, via Willox Lane to the north. Access will
also be provided from an existing, un-named street from Willox Lane, along the west side of the
site. Several small park/open space areas are throughout the site to serve residents of the site.
A drainage detention area is in the SE portion of the site. Utilities have been installed throughout
the site and the access drives on the site have also been completed.
Project Finding
Based on the results of this Environmental Assessment, a Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) can be made and is recommended. The project will not result in a significant impact on
the quality of the human environment.
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August 30, 2011
Steve Olt, Sr. Planner
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80538
Advance Planning
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6376
970.224.6111 - fax
fcgov. conuadvance planning
RE: Union Place
137 Willox Lane, Fort Collins CO
Parcel #s: Parcel #s: 9702122014-15, 9702121001, 9702122001-13, 9702119001-9,
9702122003-8, 9702118001, 9702117001-10. 9702127007, 9702122901
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Dear Steve:
The above -referenced project is requesting federal funds from the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The City of Fort Collins is the Responsible Entity (RE) for the
CDBG funding. The RE must authorize the performance of a federal Environmental
Review in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). If
the Responsible Entity makes a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), it must
prepare a FONSI notice and send the notice to interested parties under 24 CFR Part 58:
Section 58.43.
Attached please find the FONSI notice for the above -referenced project. If you have
any concerns or comments, please respond to our office by the end of business on
September 16, 2011. Thank you!
Sincerely,
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Ken Waido, Chief Planner
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
970.221.6753
kwaido(@fcgov.com
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