FY22 Resort Tax Requests

FY22 Resort Tax Requests BIG SKY RESORT AREA DISTRICT

Since 1992, over $70 million in Resort Tax investments have played a significant role in funding priority programs and projects throughout Big Sky. Included in these investments are community development, social services, economic development, housing, infrastructure, public safety, recreation, and conservation. These dollars have been a pivotal tool for funding Big Sky’s priorities.

A total of 49 projects have been proposed by 26 sponsoring organizations. The $9,228,286 requests come at a time when the District is winding down our response to COVID-19 and working diligently to execute our recently adopted strategic plan. We invite you to participate in the application process by reviewing the request summaries and descriptions provided by sponsors. Full project applications can be found at ResortTax.org/funding. The order of projects is based on the scale of requests.

Daniel Bierschwale BSRAD Executive Director OUR VISION: “Big Sky is BETTER TOGETHER as a result of wise investments, an engaged community, and the pursuit of excellence.”

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BSRAD

This year our refined application was designed to increase accountability. It requested additional information regarding measurable outcomes, project budgets, milestones, and key community deliverables. Proposals are also being reviewed using a “pilot” scoring system developed over the last year. The system will bring additional objectivity to the decision-making process and support the District in making truly strategic investments.

Table of Contents GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

FY22 - FY24 Operations

PROJECTS OVER $100K

Housing Economic Development Public Health & Safety Recreation & Conservation Infrastructure Community Development & Social Services

PROJECTS UNDER $100K

Recreation & Conservation Community Development & Social Services Infrastructure Public Health & Safety Housing Economic Development

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GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FY22 - FY24 OPERATIONS Long-term forecasting and planning are critical for investing strategically in Big Sky’s future. FY22 is the first Award Cycle in which a multi-year application was available to Government Entities.

As a local Government Entity, the District can execute governmentto-government agreements helping with funding and operational predictability. Each local Government Entity can still make capital requests of Resort Tax funds annually – to be reviewed among all other requests each year. Annual updates will be provided to the District, verifying operations and financial commitments still accurately meet community needs.

We believe local Government collaboration, coupled with community tax education, yields fiscally responsible decision-making. You may have noticed the District heavily involved with cross-county collaboration amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the District Executive Committee was recently invited to actively participate in the Joint County Commission meeting. We are pursuing a standing committee with the District and both Counties intended to facilitate long-term dialogue regarding jointly funded projects.

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BSFD OPERATIONS SPONSOR

BIG SKY FIRE DEPARTMENT FY22

FY23

FY24

$883,496 | $918,836 | $955,589 3-YEAR REQUEST

$2,757,921 BSRAD funding continues to be an integral portion of funding for the Big Sky Fire Department in an effort to offset the fiscal impacts of tourism and visitor impact to the area. The funding works to supplement taxpayer funding in order to provide relief for primarily non-resident 911 usage.

F Y22 - F Y24 OPE R ATIONS BSTD OPERATIONS

GCSO OPERATIONS

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT

GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

FY22

FY23

FY24

FY22

FY23

GCWSD OPERATIONS SPONSOR

GALLATIN CANYON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT

FY24

$850,000 | $950,000 | $975,000

$323,378 | $331,299 | $345,304

3-YEAR REQUEST

3-YEAR REQUEST

$2,775,000

$999,981

This request for FY22-24 will allow the Transportation District to continue and expand its transportation services to meet the transportation needs of the Big Sky community, including the need for travel between Big Sky and the greater Bozeman area.

The Big Sky/Canyon Division Patrol will provide law enforcement services to all in and around Big Sky including but not limited to; emergency response, traffic control, criminal investigation, search and rescue coordination, coroner services, service of civil notices, and more.

FY22

FY23

FY24

$74,000 | $74,000 | $74,000 3-YEAR REQUEST

$222,000 The Gallatin Canyon Water and Sewer district is requesting funding to organize and set up the operations of the new district and create systems that will allow the district to expand in an organized manner.

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PROJECTS OVER $100K HOUSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY RECREATION & CONSERVATION INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES

$1,870,000 $1,077,001 $1,035,000 $675,243 $638,906 $625,000

FY22 REQUESTS Recreation & Conservation 12.34% 20.04%

Public Health & Safety Infrastructure

25.68%

12.38%

Housing 20.70%

Economic Development

8.86%

Community Development & Social Services

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Projects Over $100k

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TBD SPONSOR

BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FY22 REQUEST

$1,100,000 Resort Tax Funds are an essential component to the acquisition of land into a Community Land Trust so that housing units can be developed which are dedicated to local workers. Both rental and ownership units are needed to support our local economy.

HOU S ING RIVERVIEW APARTMENTS ON LONE MTN TRAIL

OPERATIONS

RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST

BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST

BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$500,000

$140,000

$130,000

The Big Sky Community Housing Trust provides much needed services, working diligently to improve the availability of affordable housing for the Big Sky community. Our lean staff handles all aspects of the organization.

This program makes rental units available for local workers, while providing property owners a reasonable financial return. The program screens tenants, provides regular property checks, reduced Property Management fees, and places to stay when owners come visit Big Sky on vacation.

The collaboration between CHAP and BSCHT is adding much needed apartments for local workers. The recently announced project is in the planning stages as federal tax credit funding is being secured.

SPONSOR

Projects Over $100k

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EC ONO M I C DE VELOPM E NT VBS DESTINATION MARKETING

BIG SKY CHAMBER STAFFING & OPERATIONS

VBS STAFFING & OPERATIONS

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

VISIT BIG SKY

BIG SKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VISIT BIG SKY

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$556,215

$321,507

$199,279

VBS, the official Destination Marketing & Management Organization for the Big Sky destination leads the development/marketing of authentic tourism experiences, through research and stakeholder collaboration to grow Big Sky’s economy while balancing the need to sustain quality of life for residents.

Our Community. Our Business. The Big Sky Chamber, in serving its 400+ member businesses, their thousands of employees and our Big Sky community at-large, works every day to Elevate Big Sky in its continued evolution from a destination ski resort to a healthy and sustainable community.

VBS, the official Destination Marketing & Management Organization for the Big Sky destination leads the development/marketing of authentic tourism experiences, through research and stakeholder collaboration to grow Big Sky’s economy while balancing the need to sustain quality of life for residents.

8 Projects Over $100k

SPONSOR

PU B LI C H E A LTH RECRE ATION & & SA FE T Y C O N SE RVATION BSFD CAPITAL REQUEST SPONSOR

BIG SKY FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SPONSOR

BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$1,035,000

$675,243

BSRAD funding continues to be an integral portion of funding for the Big Sky Fire Department in an effort to offset the fiscal impacts of tourism and visitor impact to the area. The funding works to supplement taxpayer funding in order to provide relief for primarily non-resident 911 usage.

Big Sky Community Organization (BSCO) is requesting funds to maintain and operate 100 acres of public parkland and 23.25 miles of protected trails for the community and visitors to enjoy year-round.

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INF R ASTRUCT URE BSCO MAINTENANCE FACILITY

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WATER SUPPLY RESILIENCY PROJECTS

POST OFFICE OPERATIONS

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE

THE POST OFFICE, LLC

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$267,339

$240,567

$131,000

BSCO is proposing to build a new facility adjacent to and in collaboration with the BSWSSD plant to provide an indoor space for storing and maintaining equipment & supplies.

This improves BSCO’s ability to properly maintain the public parks & trails system for safe access by residents & visitors.

The Headwaters Alliance: Water Supply Resiliency Projects will expand treated wastewater effluent recycling options that provide the most benefit to our local streams and aquifers.

Projects Over $100k

SPONSOR

POLLC is requesting BSRAD funding to satisfy the gap between the cost to operate the Big Sky Post Office facility and the funding provided by the fixedrate contract with the USPS.

C OMMU N IT Y DE VE LOPM ENT & SOCIA L SERVIC ES MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS 2022

WMPAC CULTURAL PROGRAMMING 2021 & 2022

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY

MORNINGSTAR LEARNING CENTER

FY22 REQUEST

WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

$215,000

FY22 REQUEST

$200,000

For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up and coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists.

The series draws more than 35,000 concertgoers to the Big Sky community each summer.

$210,000 The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center is requesting annual support for a wide range of performing artists to engage with the Big Sky and greater Southwest Montana community through summer artist residencies, family-oriented programming in the Fall, and the 2022 Winter Season.

SPONSOR FY22 REQUEST

Morningstar Learning Center is seeking funding for a new, needs-based Tuition Assistance Program to help local families afford childcare. Making childcare affordable makes it possible for families to work and live in Big Sky.

Projects Over $100k

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PROJECTS UNDER $100K RECREATION & CONSERVATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY HOUSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$503,428 $374,771

$178,567 $53,500 $40,000 $25,997

FY22 REQUESTS

$2.5 MM

Recreation & Conservation $2.0 MM

Public Health & Safety

0.0

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Projects Under $100k

$1,138,920

$2,369,374

$0.5 M

$817,473

Housing $1,910,000

$1.0 MM $1,142,748

Infrastructure

$1,849,771

$1.5 MM

Economic Development Community Development & Social Services

OPERATIONS SPONSOR

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE FY22 REQUEST

$76,201 Resort Tax support has been and remains a vital source of revenue for continuing the work of the Gallatin River Task Force and our mission to protect the Gallatin.

RECRE ATION & C ON SE RVATION GALLATIN RIVER ACCESS RESTORATION PROJECTS

BIG SKY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM

BOARD REPLACEMENT PROJECT

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

BIG SKY SKATING & HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.

$46,377

$41,077

FY22 REQUEST

Gallatin River Access Restoration Projects provide sustainable recreation opportunities and ecological restoration of the Gallatin River. The projects address the growing number of people recreating along the river corridor and the environmental impacts associated with river access.

The Big Sky Water Conservation Program inspires community members to engage in practices that save water for the benefit of the community drinking water supply and preservation of our rivers and streams.

SPONSOR

$39,750 Requesting part of the funds for upgrading the dasher board system used in the BSSHA practice rink.

The upgrade will enhance safety, lower costs, and provide our rink with additional participation options for our youth hockey teams and for drawing higher level adult teams to our Community.

Projects Under $100k

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REC RE ATI O N & C ONS E RVATI O N WATERSHED MONITORING & ANALYSIS

MIDDLE FORK RESTORATION PROJECTS

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE

FY22 REQUEST

BIG SKY SKATING & HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.

$38,008

FY22 REQUEST

$34,765

Our Watershed Monitoring and Analysis project collects, analyzes and disseminates water quality and quantity data to guide our programmatic priorities that will be most effective to protect, restore and manage our local rivers and drinking water aquifers.

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OPERATING FUNDS ASSISTANCE PROJECT

Projects Under $100k

$34,980 In order to assure that the BSSHA’s ice rink and program are kept affordable for the Community, we request Resort Tax funds to help with operating costs.

SPONSOR FY22 REQUEST

Middle Fork West Fork Restoration encompasses a series of projects that will improve the water quality, habitat, and wetland conditions of the Middle Fork West Fork Gallatin River, a stream running through the center of Big Sky, that currently does not meet state water quality standards.

RECRE ATION & C ON SE RVATION EDUCATION & OUTREACH

ADDITIONAL SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GROOMING

BSTRP-FY22

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

GALLATIN INVASIVE SPECIES ALLIANCE FY22 REQUEST

GALLATIN VALLEY SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION

BIG SKY TRAILS, RECREATION, AND PARKS DISTRICT

$32,900

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$27,000

$25,000

The Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance’s Education and Outreach projects educate the public about invasive species, inspire the community to practice clean recreation and use native plants, and advocate for conservation practices to maintain ecological integrity and economic health of the community.

Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association grooms the Buck Ridge snowmobile trail. This provides a smoother trail enhancing the snowmobile experience for those using the trail. We are requesting funding for 2 additional weekly grooming of Buck Ridge/Doe Creek trail.

SPONSOR

Big Sky Trails, Recreation, and Parks District Interlocal Agreement update.

Projects Under $100k

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REC RE ATI O N & C ONS E RVATI O N PARKS & TRAILS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

ADMINISTRATION

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

GALLATIN INVASIVE SPECIES ALLIANCE

GALLATIN INVASIVE SPECIES ALLIANCE

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$22,400

$21,600

$20,720

BSCO needs to purchase lawn and turf care equipment for cost effective maintenance of public parks. As acreage of BSCO parks continues to grow, owning and operating this equipment will reduce the cost per acre for park maintenance thus reducing BSRAD funding in the future.

The Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance’s Environmental Stewardship projects improve degraded wildlife habitat, provide landowners with the tools and resources to be proficient stewards, and enhance heavily used recreation sites via invasive plant management strategies.

Projects Under $100k

SPONSOR

The Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance works to educate and inspire landowners and protect our natural resources from the threats posed by invasive species. We do this for the benefit of all and to ensure the places that make Big Sky so special are not destroyed by our pursuit to experience them.

RECRE ATION & C ON SE RVATION BIG SKY LAND CONSERVATION

BSCO TENNIS COURT RESURFACING

RECYCLING/COMPOST SERVICE

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

THE MONTANA LAND RELIANCE

BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

BIG SKY SNO, INC

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$20,000

$13,200

$5,400

Resurfacing of the Community Park tennis courts is a best management practice to properly maintain and improve the safety of the courts.

BSCO seeks 1/3rd of the total cost to resurface the courts from BSRAD while applying for grants and raising private donations to cover the remaining 2/3rds.

Through collecting and processing plastic, cans and compostables, we can reuse materials and move towards becoming a zero waste, environmentally sustainable community.

MLR partners with private landowners to permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space. The immediate accomplishments of MLR’s work are measured in miles of streambank and acres of land and habitat protected.

SPONSOR

Projects Under $100k

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RECRE ATION & C ON SE RVATION EQUIPMENT STORAGE TRAILER PROJECT

018 Recreation & Conservation

GLYCOL TANK PROJECT

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY SKATING & HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.

BIG SKY SKATING & HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$2,300

$1,750

Requesting one-half of the cost to add a trailer for storage of skates and hockey equipment. BSSHA provides this equipment for minimal cost to local children participating in the BSSHA’s hockey programs. The trailer is needed to have the equipment available at the rink.

Requesting one-half of the cost of adding a pressured tank for the storage of glycol used to refrigerate the BSSHA ice rink. This will help the BSSHA reduce operating costs.

C OMMU N IT Y DE VE LOPMENT & SOCIA L SERVIC ES THE MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

BIG SKY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

OPERATING BUDGET

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY DISCOVERY ACADEMY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

FRIENDS OF THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

MORNINGSTAR LEARNING CENTER

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$92,446

$87,825

$75,000

The Montessori Early Childhood Program offers a robust preschool/ childcare program with needs-based tuition assistance for 3-5 year olds in the community.

We are the only public library in this community. We are the only entity capable of providing access to devices capable of accessing the internet and materials for learning, reading, listening and research for locals/visitors. We provide in person/online programs to ensure equitable services to all.

SPONSOR FY22 REQUEST

The Operating Budget Project supports daily operations of MLC, providing a community investment opportunity for Big Sky’s only full-time, state-licensed, year-round childcare and early learning facility.

Projects Under $100k

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C OM M U N IT Y DE VE LOPME NT & SOCIA L S E RVI C ES WIA - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

EVENT COORDINATOR

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

WOMEN IN ACTION

BIG SKY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

BIG SKY SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$51,500 WIA provides access to affordable, virtual, and in-person mental health and substance use disorder counseling for individuals, children, couples, and families. We are able to provide care for individuals in Big Sky who are most in need and who may otherwise not seek or receive help.

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EMERGENCY FOOD & SOCIAL SERVICES

Projects Under $100k

$48,000 Our vision is to help Big Sky become a stable and livable year-round community for all. By utilizing community resources, BSCFB enhances the food security, health, and dignity of everyone in the Big Sky area.

SPONSOR

$20,000 Our programs provide recreational opportunities in the Big Sky Community and the Gallatin Valley. Our great volunteer base allows us to host several events that make a large impact on the community; the event coordinator position will bring more events to the community.

IN FR A STRUCTURE NUTRIENT REDUCTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS

WILDLIFE & TRANSPORTATION CONFLICT ASSESSMENT

EQUIPMENT

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE

BIG SKY SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

FY22 REQUEST

CENTER FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION

$86,567

FY22 REQUEST

$42,000

The Upper Gallatin Nutrient Reduction Plan Implementation projects aim to reduce nitrogen in the Upper Gallatin and West Fork to un-impair local streams not meeting state standards and mitigate algae blooms.

$50,000 We will develop a state-of-the-art Wildlife and Transportation Conflict Assessment along US-191 from Gallatin Canyon to West Yellowstone, and Lone Mountain Trail, to lay the groundwork for best management practices to protect wildlife and human safety in the face of regional traffic growth.

SPONSOR FY22 REQUEST

BSSEF is in partnership with Resort Tax. Our programs provide recreational opportunities in the Big Sky Community and the Gallatin Valley. Our great volunteer base allows us to host several events that make a large impact on the community.

Projects Under $100k

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PUB LI C H E A LTH & SAF E T Y BSSAR TRAINING & EQUIPMENT

HOU SING DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

EC O NOMIC DE VE LOPM ENT VISIT BIG SKY EDUCATION MARKET RESEARCH

SPONSOR

SPONSOR

BIG SKY SEARCH AND RESCUE

BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST

VISIT BIG SKY

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

FY22 REQUEST

$53,500

$40,000

$25,997

Our project will provide equipment and training to Big Sky Search and Rescue so we can provide the best possible service to Big Sky’s community and our visitors who enjoy our wilderness and trails that have found themselves in a situation where BSSAR’s services are needed.

Big Sky Community Housing Trust wants to help all qualified local buyers acquire their own home. Down Payment assistance loans provide an effective assist during the stressful buying process.

VBS provides leadership as the Official Destination Marketing and Management Organization for the Big Sky destination, represents and speaks for all tourism stakeholders and place consumers from businesses to residents to the natural surroundings that make Big Sky what it is for the greater good.

SPONSOR

Projects Under $100k

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MEETING DETAILS:

Application Review Meeting 1 Monday, June 7, 5:30-8:30pm

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Application Review Meeting 2 Thursday, June 10, 5:30-8:30pm Application Review Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, visit ResortTax.org for details on joining the meetings.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

The District’s locally elected Board uses your feedback to help guide them. We live in the era of social media and technology. While it might seem logical to vocalize your opinion through social channels — it misses the mark to truly voice your opinion. We have made it easier than ever to make your voice heard.

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Suggestions for productive public comment: • Read project applications at ResortTax.org/Funding.

• Include your full name and your address.

• Share your feedback for projects and their outcomes.

For example: I support x project because it does y for the greater good of Big Sky. • Broad-based feedback for organizations does not communicate to the District why a project is important and therefore, how project outcomes meet community needs.

For example: I support x organization, fully fund (does not communicate project outcomes.)

Administered by the Big Sky Resort Area District, Resort Tax is a 4% tax on luxury goods & services.

Share public comment by emailing Info@ResortTax.org or by attending District meetings via Zoom.

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