OTB CONTRACT Parkview Taphouse - Skyfall 7

Town of Fountain Hills — Town Council (2026-04-21)

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TURF PARADISE
TELETRACK
WAGERING FACILITY

AGREEMENT

March 4, 2026

1. Skyfall 7, LLC. dba Turf Paradise, an Arizona
Limited Liability Company, hereinafter referred to
as "Track".

2. MMDCNG LLC dba The Parkview Taphouse,
hereinafter referred to as "Lessor".

A. Date of Commencement, April 12, 2026

B. Date of Termination, May 31, 2028

A portion of the facility known as The Parkview Taphouse, located at 16828
E. Parkview Ave. # B & C, Fountain Hills, AZ. 85268 as more fully
described in Exhibit A attached hereto.

This Agreement is made by and between Skyfall 7, LLC. dba Turf Paradise, an
Arizona Limited Liability Company (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Track") and

Lessor, as more fully described on the first page of this Agreement.

WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes 5-111 (A) permit the operation of additional
wagering facilities (hereinafter sometimes referred as "Teletrack Wagering Facilities") for
wagering on the races composing the racing program of Track; and Track and Lessor
desire to establish an additional wagering facility pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. 5-
111 (A) and to memorialize their various rights, duties and obligations by this Agreement;

and

WHEREAS, Lessor is the owner of or leases from the owner that certain premises
described on the first page of this Agreement (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "the

Premises" of which the additional wagering facility is a part; and

WHEREAS, Track is the holder of a permit to conduct a horse racing meeting at
Turf Paradise Race Track in the State of Arizona and desires its program to be transmitted
to the additional wagering facility for teletrack wagering pursuant to the provisions of

A.R.S. 5-111 (A) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, Track desires to lease that certain portion of the premises as more
fully described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and hereinafter referred to as the "Facility" on

a non-exclusive basis for the purpose of conducting teletrack wagering.

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NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:

Te Term and Premises

(a) Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for the period commencing as set
forth on the first page of this Agreement or as soon thereafter as is practicable after
receiving necessary approvals, permits and licenses pursuant to Section 3(a) and 11(d) of
this Agreement, through the termination date and for such additional periods as the parties

may from time to time agree in writing.

(b) Premises. Lessor, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements of the parties, hereby leases, on a non-exclusive basis, to Track and Track
hereby leases from Lessor those portions of the facility referred to herein as the Additional
Wagering Facility more fully described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. The leased portion
of the Premises is limited to the areas specifically designated and described as the leased
area, which area shall also be known as the "Facility." The parties acknowledge that the
Facility is occupied by Track on a non-exclusive basis and Lessor reserves to itself all
other rights of use, occupation and entry of the Facility and the parties agree that all other
rights except the right of non-exclusive occupancy and use as provided herein are

reserved to Lessor.

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2. Duties and Responsibilities of Lessor.

(a) Additional Wagering Facility. Lessor shall maintain the Premises of which

the leased facility is a part, ina manner suitable for the operation of an additional wagering
facility and shall open the facility to the public for purposes of teletrack wagering each day
that a racing program conducted by Track is transmitted to the facility unless otherwise

agreed to by Track and Lessor.

(b) General Obligations of Lessor. Lessor shall furnish or maintain or cause to

be furnished or maintained, at the teletrack wagering facility, at no expense to Track:

(1) Reasonable physical protection at all times of the teletrack wagering
system components installed or present on the Premises of Lessor which are owned by
Track or leased by Track from third parties from loss, harm, damage or destruction by any
cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, theft, removal, trespass, damage,
interference by other person, vandalism or water damage. Such protection shall be
afforded on a reasonable best efforts basis and shall, among other things, provide such
protection from elements and fire extinguishing methods as are reasonably required to
protect the same. Lessor further waives any claim or right of ownership, possession or
lien against all components, equipment, trade fixtures, materials or supplies owned by
Track or placed or installed by Track in or upon the premises or facility. Lessor further

agrees that all such components, equipment, trade fixtures, materials and supplies shall

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remain the property of Track, free of any claim of any kind whatsoever, regardless whether
the same are fixed or attached thereto.

(2) Necessary electrical power, telephone cabling, outlets and voltage
regulation for the proper, normal and emergency operation of the teletrack wagering
system equipment, including without limitation a dedicated circuit to the pari-mutuel

wagering terminals for teletrack operations.

(3) Secure space for the storage and care of printer ribbons, ticket materials
and other supplies of Track reasonably necessary for the conduct of teletrack wagering
operations as well as secure areas for the storage of spare or additional pari-mutuel

wagering machines.

(4) Lessor shall permit the officers, directors, employees, agents and
authorized representatives of Track access to the teletrack wagering system located at the
Premises at all reasonable times for the proper supervision, maintenance, repair or
operation of the system and to permit removal by Track or its designated agents or
contractor's of the removable parts of the system when not required or necessary for

teletrack wagering.

(5) Pay all taxes, fees, impositions or assessments levied or imposed by
any governmental agency whether state or local by reason of the Lease, occupation, use
or operation of the teletrack wagering facility and the conduct of business therein including

without limitation all ad valorem real or personal property taxes, special taxes, sales, gross

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receipts, use or transaction privilege taxes, city, county and state permit or license fees or

other excise taxes or fees.

(c) Gates and Admissions. Lessor shall be responsible for and shall contro! the

admission of the public to the teletrack wagering facility. The cost of labor, materials and
supplies associated with maintaining the facility in a clean and orderly manner shall be the
sole responsibility of Lessor. Lessor further agrees not to charge admission to the
Teletrack Wagering Facility. Lessor shall be responsible for compliance with and
enforcement of laws and regulations of the State of Arizona or any local governmental
entity and shall, at all time, maintain safe, orderly Premises and shall be responsible for

control of any interfering activities on or about the Premises.

(d) Parking. Lessor shall provide for parking space reasonably necessary to
accommodate the anticipated patrons at the teletrack wagering facility. The cost of labor,
materials and supplies associated with construction, maintenance and operation of parking
facilities shall be the sole responsibility of Lessor. Lessor further agrees not to charge for

parking at the teletrack wagering facility.

(e) Food and Beverage. Lessor shall maintain and establish appropriate food and

beverage service at the teletrack wagering facility. The costs of labor, materials and
supplies associated with construction, maintenance and operation of food and beverage
service shall be the sole responsibility of Lessor. Lessor shall be solely responsible for
compliance with all requirements imposed on the facility in connection with any required

beverage or liquor licenses or permits.

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(f) Amenities and Facilities. Lessor shall be responsible for providing and

maintaining a first-class, clean, safe and habitable teletrack wagering facility suitable for
public attendance and adequate facilities for patrons to permit handicapping and
appropriate seating areas sufficient to accommodate all patrons. Appropriate facilities for
handicapped patron access shall also be provided. The facility shall not be used for any
other purposes during the time teletrack wagering is being conducted. Lessor shall
provide suitable furnishings and fixtures approved by Track for the tellers’ stations or
positions located in the Premises. Lessor shall be entitled to all revenues from food and
beverage services and all other commercial enterprises conducted by Lessor. The cost of
labor, materials and supplies associated with construction, maintenance and operation of

the facility shall be the sole responsibility of Lessor.

(g) Security. Lessor shall provide adequate security for the protection of the public
and all employees, including such uniformed or plainclothes security personnel as shall be
reasonably necessary and as required by the Arizona Department of Racing to protect the
public and teletrack wagering facility from unlawful and improper acts or conduct. The cost
of labor, materials and supplies associated with security of the teletrack wagering facility

shall be the sole responsibility of Lessor.

(h) Utilities. Lessor shall provide such air conditioning, electrical service, water,
heat, telephone service and light as are reasonably necessary to maintain a proper first-
class teletrack wagering facility for the comfort of the patrons and for the operation of the

facility. The cost of such utility services shall be the sole responsibility of Lessor.
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(i) Maintenance. Lessor shall be responsible for all repairs, maintenance and janitorial
services necessary for the facility and all equipment therein, except the pari-mutuel and
other equipment installed by Track. In the event Lessor shall fail or refuse to provide such
repairs, maintenance and janitorial services in a first-class manner, Track shall be
permitted to perform such repairs, maintenance and janitorial services at the expense of

Lessor.

(j) Price Lists. Lessor shall furnish Track prior to the commencement of the

Racing meeting, a price list setting forth the amounts to be charged to the public for food

and beverage services and all other vended items.

3. Duties and Responsibilities of Track.

(a) Permits and Licenses. Track shall apply for and secure at its sole cost and

expense all necessary approvals, licenses or permits required by the State of Arizona or
any other governmental entity to conduct and operate a teletrack wagering operation
under Arizona law and shall maintain such approvals, licenses or permits in good standing
at all times during the term of this Agreement, provided however, that Lessor shall be
responsible and shall pay for all taxes, fees, impositions or assessments by all such

governmental entities as provided in Paragraph 2(b)(5) of this Agreement.

(b) Receiving and Display Equipment. The cost of all labor, materials, supplies

and services associated with the transmission reception or display of the audio-video
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signal to Lessor shall be the sole responsibility of Track. Track shall have the absolute
right to remove any or all equipment, materials, supplies, fixtures owned by or installed in
the teletrack wagering facility by Track during the term of this Agreement and/or for a

reasonable period of time after the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

(c) Pari-mutuel Operations. Track shall employ and supervise such qualified

pari-mutuel operations management and personnel together with such equipment as is
reasonably necessary for the proper operation and management of the Teletrack wagering
system given the reasonably anticipated attendance and pari-mutuel wagering handle at
the Premises. The cost of all materials and supplies associated with the maintenance and
operation of the pari-mutuel wagering equipment at the Premises shall be the sole
responsibility of Track. The cost of labor to operate pari-mutuel equipment (mutuel clerks)
at the Premises shall be the sole responsibility of the Track. Track reserves the right to
designate a managing agent, to supervise, operate and manage the _ pari-mutuel
operations at the Teletrack wagering facility on behalf of track. Track shall notify lessor, in
writing, of the designation of such managing agent. Track shall be responsible and pay for
all pari-mutuel taxes levied or assessed by the state of Arizona on pari-mutuel wagering

conducted at the facility.

4. Programs. For the purposes of this Agreement, Track shall have the exclusive
right to distribute and sell all forms, tip sheets or other written materials for handicapping

and the racing programs relating in any way to the teletrack wagering program.

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5. No Commission Fee. Lessor shall not be entitled to receive any commission fee

or payment from Track from or related to the wagers accepted and received at Facility on
races which are telecast to the Facility by Track.

6. Insurance.

(a) Track. Track shall, on request, provide certificates of insurance for, and will
maintain, at its expense, insurance coverage with companies having an A.M. Best rating of
A, Xlll or better as follows:

(1) All risks of physical damage coverage on its operations and facilities

subject to normal exclusions;

(2) Workers' Compensation on Track's employees providing statutory

benefits and an employer's liability limit of $100,000; and

(3) Comprehensive general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000
combined single limit, which shall include extensions of coverage for products, complete

operations, personal injury and specified contract coverage.

(4) Track shall also maintain an excess line of comprehensive general

liability coverage in such amounts that Track may deem appropriate.

(5) In each and all such policies, save and except the Workers'

Compensation policy, Lessor shall be an additional insured.

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(b) Lessor. Lessor shall, on request, provide certificates of insurance for, and will
maintain, at their expense, insurance coverage with insurance companies having an A.M.
Best rating of A, XIll or better as follows, or if governmental entities, said entities may, after
giving notice to Track, self-insure some or all of the following coverage’s or be covered by

an insurance pool, where the risk is born by insurance companies acceptable to Track:

(1) All risks of physical damage coverage on the facility, including the

leased Premises, subject to normal exclusions;

(2) Workers' Compensation on Lessor's employees providing statutory

benefits and an employer's liability limit of $100,000; and

(3) Comprehensive general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000
combined single limit, which shall include extensions of coverage for products, complete

operations, personal injury and blanket contract covering the entire facility.

(4) Liquor liability coverage of not less than $1 million combined single limit.

(5) Lessor shall also maintain an excess line of comprehensive general

liability coverage in such amounts that Lessor and Track may deem appropriate.

(6) In each and all such policies, save and except the Workers’

Compensation policy, Track shall be an additional insured.

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7. Interruption or Interference with Signal. Track shall not be liable to Lessor, its

agents or employees or third persons claiming through Lessor for any losses occasioned
by interruption or loss of the audio-video or pari-mutuel signal or transmission, for
whatever duration, except that Track shall save and hold Lessor harmless from and
against any claims of patrons or third parties relative to wagers made or claimed to be
made and accepted through the pari-mutuel system. Any recovery of commission losses
from the contractor or services supplier of Track, incurred as a result of interruption or loss
of the audio-video or pari-mutuel signal or transmission, shall be for the sole benefit of

Track.

8. No Competing Teletrack Wagering. The parties agree that because of the costs

incurred by Track in establishing teletrack wagering and implementing this Agreement and
the various factors affecting the patrons of pari-mutuel wagering involving horse racing that
it shall be a material breach of this Agreement justifying the termination of this Agreement
forthwith or the suspension of the audio-video signal to Lessor by Track for all or part of
the remaining term of this Agreement in the sole discretion of Track in the event Lessor
accepts an audio-video signal for pari-mutuel wagering purposes of any racing program
which is not transmitted to Lessor by Track during the time period that Track transmits its

signal to Lessor.

9. Right to Lease. Lessor represents and warrants that Lessor has the requisite
power, authority and right to lease the facility to Track as provided for in this Agreement.
In the event that Lessor is not the owner of the Premises of which the facility is a part and

is the lessee under a valid lease of the premises, then Lessor shall secure and deliver to
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Track a consent and approval to sublease the facility as provided in this Agreement duly
executed by an authorized agent or officer or the owner of the premises, as the case may
be, in a manner and form acceptable to Track and Track's legal counsel, as a condition

precedent to Track's obligation under this Agreement.

10. Termination. The parties agree that Track and Lessor shall at all times have the
right to terminate this Agreement, upon fifteen (15) days written notice to the other party,
provided that in the event of the condemnation or destruction of all or any part of the facility
which renders the facility unsuitable or unusable in Track's sole opinion, or in the event
Lessor shall fail to comply with any or all of the laws, rules or lawful orders of the Arizona
Department of Racing and the Arizona Racing Commission or the State of Arizona or
other governmental entity, then Track may, in Track's sole discretion, terminate this
Agreement immediately upon written notice to Lessor and Track shall not be responsible
for any costs, expenses or damages incurred by Lessor by reason of any such termination
under this Paragraph. Lessor acknowledges and agrees that in the event of the sale or
transfer of any interest in the business or of any license or permit required to operate the
business located in the premises in which the teletrack wagering facility is located or any
change in management or control are a violation of the rules of the Arizona Department of
Racing and that all such transfers must be subject of a pre clearance of such transfer by
the Department prior to the completion such transfer or of the completion or execution of

any agreement providing for such transfer or sale.

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11. Miscellaneous Provisions.

(a) Prohibition of Pari-mutuel Wagering. If at any time during the term of this

Agreement pari-mutuel wagering on racing or teletrack wagering or the operation of the
teletrack wagering facility contemplated by this Agreement is made, declared, or held to be
illegal or prohibited by statute or decision of a court of last resort, which decision has
become final, or by any competent public authority whose decision is final and not
appealable, or in the event the teletrack race permit issued by the Arizona Department of
Racing is canceled, revoked, not renewed or otherwise terminated for any reason, this
Agreement shall thereupon be deemed terminated and the parties hereto shall be
released from any and all further liability or obligation hereunder, provided however that
such termination shall not relieve Track or Lessor from any obligation or liability that

accrued under the terms of this Agreement prior to the date of such termination.

(b) Third Party Liability. This agreement is not intended to benefit any third party

and no person or entity other than Track and Lessor shall have any right of action arising
under any of the terms and provisions of this agreement.

(1) Track Liability. Track shall assume responsibility for the defense of,
and will indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, its directors, officers, shareholders,
employees, representatives and agents from and against any losses, claims, damages,
costs, suits, penalties, demands or liabilities, except claims of Lessor's employees for
personal injuries arising in the scope of their employment, including reasonable legal
counsel fees, occasioned by or arising out of, in whole or in part, any willful or negligent act

or omission of Track or any of its officers, directors, contractors, subcontractors, agents,
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servants or employees, provided that prompt written notice of such claim or suit is.given to
Track by Lessor, and provided Track is given full control over all negotiations and litigation
in connection therewith, including selection of counsel. Track shall not be responsible for

settlements made or costs or expenses incurred without its prior written consent.

(2) Lessor Liability. Lessor will assume the responsibility for the defense
of, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Track, its directors, officers, shareholders,
employees, representatives and agents from and against any losses, claims, damages,
costs, suits, penalties, demands or liabilities, except claims of Track’s employees for
personal injuries arising in the scope of their employment, including reasonable legal
counsel fees, occasioned by or arising out of, in whole or in part, by any willful or negligent
act or omission of Lessor or any of its officers, directors, contractors, subcontractors,
agents, servants or employees, and for any and all expenses for injury to or death of any
person or loss of or damage to property in or about the Premises or in or about the facility
of which the premises is a part that arises out of or in connection with the use or
occupancy of the facility, provided that prompt written notice of any such claim or suit shall
be given to Lessor by Track and Lessor shall be given full contro! over all negotiations and
litigation in connection therewith including selection of counsel; and Lessor further agrees
to indemnify and hold Track harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses,
damages, fines, penalties or clean-up costs incurred in connection with either the removal
or containment of any hazardous or toxic substance in or about the Premises or in or
about the facility of which the premises is a part that arises out of or in connection with the
use or occupancy of the facility, provided that prompt written notice of such claim or suit

shall be given to Lessor by Track, and Lessor shall be given full control over all
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negotiations and litigation in connection therewith, including selection of counsel. Track
shall not be responsible for settlements made or costs or expenses incurred without its

prior written consent.

(c) Independent Contractor. Track and Lessor each agree that they are not joint

ventures or partners and that their status as to one another is, for the purpose of this
Agreement, independent contractors and that neither they nor any of their contractors,
subcontractors, agents or employees shall, at any time, constitute agents or employees of
the other. Neither Track nor Lessor are granted any rights or authority to assume or
create any obligation or liability, express or implied, on behalf of each other or to bind each

other in any manner or thing whatsoever.

(d) Approval. The parties agree that their obligations under this Agreement are
subject to the approval of the Arizona Department of Racing and Arizona Racing
Commission and that in the event the Arizona Department of Racing or the Arizona Racing
Commission fails or refuses to approve this Agreement or to authorize Track to conduct
teletrack wagering at the teletrack wagering facility contemplated in this Agreement, then
this Agreement shall be terminated and neither party shall be entitled to compensation for

losses or damages arising out of or as a result of such termination.

(e) Compliance with Law. The parties agree that they will comply with any and all

applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United States of America, the State of
Arizona, the Rules of the Arizona Department of Racing and the Arizona Racing

Commission, all agencies of the State of Arizona, including, without limitation, alll
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applicable anti-discrimination, affirmative action, and conflict of interest provisions. During
the term hereof, both Track and Lessor shall at all times be in good standing with the

Arizona Department of Racing and the Arizona Racing Commission.

(f) Governing Law. The laws of the State of Arizona and the applicable rules
promulgated thereunder by the Arizona Department of Racing and Arizona Racing
Commission shall govern as to the interpretation, validity and affect of this Agreement. No
principle of conflict of laws shall make the substantive law of any other state or jurisdiction
applicable hereto. In the event of any further amendments to the Arizona Revised
Statutes as they relate to Horse Racing or Pari-mutuel Wagering, or the Rules
promulgated by the Arizona Department of Racing or the Arizona Racing Commission
after the date hereof, the parties hereto agree to negotiate in good faith any necessary or

advisable modifications to this Agreement.

(g) Attorneys’ Fees. In the event suit is brought to enforce or interpret any part of
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover as an element of its cost of

the suit and not as damages, reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed by the Court.

(h) Notices. All notices required by provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing
and sent, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,

personal delivery or via telefax.

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In the case of Track to:

Turf Paradise

ATTN: Dave Johnson
Assistant General Manager
1501 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85023

With copies to:

Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier

Snell & Wilmer

One East Washington Street, Ste 2700
Phoenix, AZ. 85004

In the case of Lessor to:

Milton Gabaldon

MMDCNG LLC dba The Parkview Taphouse
16828 E Parkview Ave. #B & C

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

With copies to:

(I) Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall be deemed to include and
incorporate the entire Agreement between the parties and may be amended,
modified or superseded only by an instrument in writing signed by duly

authorized officers of both parties.

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(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by any number of
counterparts, each of which may be deemed an original and ail of which shall constitute a

single document.

(k) Titles and Captions. Section titles, captions and numbers are provided for

each section or subsection only as a matter of reference and in no way define, limit,

extend or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any provision herein.

12. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Track, by their
respective signatures hereon, certify and represent that they are the duly authorized and
acting corporate officers of Track and that they are authorized and empowered by the
Board of Directors of Track to execute this Agreement on behalf of said corporation, and
that this Agreement has been duly approved and they are authorized to obligate and to
take such other and further action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate and
carry out this Agreement. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Lessor, in
the event that Lessor is a sole proprietorship or is a partnership, by their respective
signatures certify and represent that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement
on behalf of Lessor and, in the event that Lessor is a corporation, that they are the duly
authorized and acting corporate officers of Lessor and that they are authorized and
empowered by the Board of Directors, or Managing or General Partner, if a partnership or
Limited Liability Company, of Lessor to execute this Agreement on behalf of said

corporation,

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and that this Agreement has been duly approved and they are authorized to obligate the
corporation and to take such other and further action as may be necessary or appropriate

to effectuate and carry out this Agreement.

WHEREFORE, the parties hereto have set their hand the date first above

written.
MMDCNG LLC dha The a
Milton Gabafderr  ~ ”

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Title i

Skyfall 7, LLC. dba TURF PARADISE

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David W. Johns
Vice President/Assistant General Manager

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