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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROJECT HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR DISCLOSURES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. TAX YEARS STILL OPEN UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAIN SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING BODY AND THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY- "KIRKPATRICK MANAGEMENT COMPANY-KY"- ARE GIVEN A COPY OF THE 990 TO REVIEW. THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL SIGN THE 990 BEFORE SENDING/FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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