After editing an items' properties for group permissions the Report builder Icon still is not displayed for AD security groups allowed to create reports. After double checking the groups permissions it shows the Report Builder role as being assigned.
It is necessary to edit site settings for the Report site and add the AD security group as a 'System User". After a refresh of the report folder page the Report builder icon should appear on the toolbar.
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