City Council
Regular MeetingChattanooga, TN · October 17, 2023
Agenda
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
6:00 PM
I. Call to Order by Vice-Chair Hill.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Vice-Chair Hill).
III. Special Presentation.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
By Councilwoman Carol Berz
IV. Minute Approval.
Order of Business for City Council
V. Ordinances – Final Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2023-0085 Stone CreekConsulting,LLCc/oAllenJones(M-1ManufacturingZone
to UGC Urban General Commercial Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone an unaddressed
propertylocatedinthe2800blockofDoddsAvenue,fromM-1ManufacturingZone
toUGCUrbanGeneralCommercialZone,subjecttocertainconditions. (District7)
(Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and denial by Staff)
(Planning Version #2)
b. 2023-0151 Petra Moraczewski (R-2 Residential Zone and C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone to UGC Urban General Commercial Zone). An ordinance to
amendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezone
809 Dodds Avenue, from R-2 Residential Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone to UGC Urban General Commercial Zone, subject to certain conditions.
(District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
PUBLIC WORKS
c. MR-2023-0136StephenBrady/SeanCompton,SSPLuceyLLC(Abandonment). An
ordinance closing and abandoning an unopenedright-of-waywestofandparallelto
the 700-900 block of South Greenwood Avenue, as detailed on the attached map,
subject to certain conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by
Planning Commission and denial by Staff)
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VI. Ordinances – First Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2023-0146 William Dickson (O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to
amendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezone
5468 Old Hixson Pike, from O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone, subject to certain
conditions. (District 3) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission
and Staff) (Deferred from 10-10-2023)
2023-0146 William Dickson (O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to
amendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezone
5468 Old Hixson Pike, from O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone. (Applicant Version)
b. 2023-0132 Allied Metal Company/Nelson M LLC (R-2 Residential Zone to M-1
Manufacturing Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepartsofpropertieslocatedat3320and
3440 Lightfoot Mill Road, from R-2 Residential ZonetoM-1ManufacturingZone.
(District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission) (Deferred
from 10-10-2023)
2023-0132 Allied Metal Company/Nelson M LLC (R-2 Residential Zone to M-1
Manufacturing Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepartsofpropertieslocatedat3320and
3440 Lightfoot Mill Road, from R-2 Residential ZonetoM-1ManufacturingZone,
subject to certain conditions. (Staff Version)
c. 2023-0141 Shane Durkee (R-1 Residential Zone to R-T/Z Residential
Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code,
Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone 1812 Hickory Valley Road,
from R-1 Residential Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone.
(District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
(Deferred from 10-10-2023)
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d. 2023-0160 Cody Etling (R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone). An ordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,Zoning
Ordinance,soastorezonepartofanunaddressedpropertylocatedinthe6000block
of Highway 58, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 ConvenienceCommercialZone,
subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by
Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 10-10-2023)
2023-0160 Cody Etling (R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone). An ordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,Zoning
Ordinance,soastorezonepartofanunaddressedpropertylocatedinthe6000block
of Highway 58, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 ConvenienceCommercialZone.
(Applicant Version)
e. 2023-0130 Collier Construction(C-2ConvenienceCommercialZonetoC-3Central
BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,
Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2409, 2411, 2417, and an
unaddressed parcel in the 2400 block of East Main Street, from C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions.
(District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission) (Deferred
from 10-10-2023)
2023-0130 Collier Construction(C-2ConvenienceCommercialZonetoC-3Central
BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,
Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2409, 2411, 2417, and an
unaddressed parcel in the 2400 block of East Main Street, from C-2 Convenience
CommercialZonetoC-3CentralBusinessZone,subjecttocertainconditions. (Staff
Version)
2023-0130 Collier Construction(C-2ConvenienceCommercialZonetoC-3Central
BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,
Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2409, 2411, 2417, and an
unaddressed parcel in the 2400 block of East Main Street, from C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone. (ApplicantVersion)
f. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning
Ordinance, Article XVI, Downtown Chattanooga Form Based Code, Division 4,
Downtown Core, Section 38-702, D-CX: Commercial Mixed Use Zone to add
additional Maximum Permitted Building Heights. (Deferredfrom 10-10-2023)
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POLICE
g. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter16,Section16-59
through Section 16-66, by deleting same in their entirety and substituting in lieu
thereof the following new sections, as amended, for the Police Advisory Review
Committee.
VII. Resolutions:
COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the appointment of Caroline Baker to the Animal Control
Board for District 2, with a term beginning on October 18, 2023, and ending on
October 17, 2026. (District 2)
b. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic
Development toacceptanawardof$30,000.00fromtheAmericanRescuePlanAct
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the continuation of the
Empact Program in Chattanooga’s District 7, which equips unemployed, and
underemployed participants, without prior Information Technology (IT) experience,
with industry-recognized training and credentials that will lead to entry-level
employment. (District 7)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
c. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an Agreement of
Ground Lessor, in substantially the formattached,withMorganStanleyBank,N.A.
("Lender"),asaninducementtolenderinmakingaloantoHarborHotel,LLC,which
will be secured, in part, by a Fee and Leasehold Deed of Trust and Security
Agreement granted by tenant upon tenant's rights and interests under that certain
Ground Lease dated April 3, 2008, by and between the City of Chattanooga, as
landlord and Harbor Hotel, LLC, as tenant. (District7)
d. A resolution authorizing theMayororhisdesigneetoenterintoaLeaseAgreement
withCMC,Inc.,insubstantiallytheformattached,fortheuseofLots1,2,3,4,and
the portion of Lot 5 not in the floodway, withsaidlotsbeingaportionofTaxMap
No. 167D-E-041, at 915 E. 38th Street, to be used as a staging area for activities
relating to the United States Environmental Protection Agency "Southside
Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site" Project, for the term of five (5) years, with the
option to renew for an additional term of five (5) years, for the annual rent ofone
dollar ($1.00). (District 8)
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e. AresolutionauthorizingtheMayororhisdesigneetoenterintoaSecondAgreement
toExerciseOptiontoRenewwiththeForgottenChildFund,Inc.,insubstantiallythe
formattached,toleaseapproximately19,516squarefeetofwarehousespaceat1815
E. Main Street, identified as Tax Map No. 156B-D-009, for an additional term of
three (3) months, through January 31, 2024, for the rent of one dollar ($1.00) per
term. (District 8)
f. AresolutionauthorizingtheMayororhisdesigneetoenterintoaSecondAgreement
toExerciseOptiontoRenewwiththeForgottenChildFund,Inc.,insubstantiallythe
form attached, to lease approximately 1,142 square feet of office space at 1715 E.
Main Street, identified asTaxMapNo.156B-D-011,foranadditionaltermofthree
(3) months, through January 31, 2024, for the rent of one dollar ($1.00) per term.
(District 8)
PLANNING
g. 2023-0148 Chattanooga Engineering Group (Special Exceptions Permit). A
resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential Planned Unit
Development for property located at 614 Ely Road, subject to certain conditions.
(District2) (RecommendedforapprovalbyPlanningCommissionanddenialby
Staff) (Deferred from 10-10-2023)
2023-0148 Chattanooga Engineering Group (Special Exceptions Permit). A
resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential Planned Unit
Development for property located at 614 Ely Road. (Applicant Version)
POLICE
h. AresolutionauthorizingtheChattanoogaPoliceDepartmenttoapply,andifawarded,
accept from theOfficeofJusticeProgramfortheBJAFY23NationalPublicSafety
Partnership-Capacity Building Grant, to be used to enhance training, prevention,
intervention, and enforcement towards gun violence reduction, with a grant period
beginning on October1,2023,andendingonSeptember30,2025,intheamountof
$500,000.00.
i. A resolution authorizing the Chattanooga Police Department to apply for, and if
awarded, accept from the Office of Justice Program aVictimServiceStateSupport
Service Grant to be used for supplies, training and travel, and assistance for
individual victims, with a grant period of one (1) year beginning July 1,2023,and
ending on June 30, 2024, in the amount of $61,500.00.
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PARKS & OUTDOORS
j. A resolution authorizing the AdministratorfortheDepartmentofParks&Outdoors
toapplyfor,andifawarded,acceptaone-timeawardfromtheUnitedStatesCouncil
of Mayors-American Beverage Foundation for a Childhood Obesity
Prevention/Environmental Health And Sustainability Award, in the amount of
$175,000.00.
PUBLIC WORKS
k. A resolution authorizing the appointment of Adam Salas,asaspecialpoliceofficer
(unarmed)fortheCityofChattanoogaandtheChattanoogaParkingAuthority,todo
special duty as prescribed herein, subject to certain conditions.
VIII. Purchases.
IX. Committee Reports.
X. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XI. Adjournment.
Proposed Agenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
SUBJECT TO COUNCIL ACTION
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order by Chair Dotley.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Noel).
3. Special Presentation.
4. Minute Approval.
Proposed Order of Business for City Council
5. Ordinances - Final Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2023-0146 William Dickson (O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to
amendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezone
5468 Old Hixson Pike, from O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone, subject to certain
conditions. (District 3) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission
and Staff) (Deferred from 10-10-2023)
2023-0146 William Dickson (O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to
amendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezone
5468 Old Hixson Pike, from O-1 Office Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone with conditions to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone. (Applicant Version)
b. 2023-0132 Allied Metal Company/Nelson M LLC (R-2 Residential Zone to M-1
Manufacturing Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepartsofpropertieslocatedat3320and
3440 Lightfoot Mill Road, from R-2 Residential ZonetoM-1ManufacturingZone.
(District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission) (Deferred
from 10-10-2023)
2023-0132 Allied Metal Company/Nelson M LLC (R-2 Residential Zone to M-1
Manufacturing Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepartsofpropertieslocatedat3320and
3440 Lightfoot Mill Road, from R-2 Residential ZonetoM-1ManufacturingZone,
subject to certain conditions. (Staff Version)
Proposed Agenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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c. 2023-0141 Shane Durkee (R-1 Residential Zone to R-T/Z Residential
Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code,
Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone 1812 Hickory Valley Road,
from R-1 Residential Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone.
(District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
(Deferred from 10-10-2023)
d. 2023-0160 Cody Etling (R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone). An ordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,Zoning
Ordinance,soastorezonepartofanunaddressedpropertylocatedinthe6000block
of Highway 58, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 ConvenienceCommercialZone,
subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by
Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 10-10-2023)
2023-0160 Cody Etling (R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial
Zone). An ordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,Zoning
Ordinance,soastorezonepartofanunaddressedpropertylocatedinthe6000block
of Highway 58, from R-1 Residential Zone to C-2 ConvenienceCommercialZone.
(Applicant Version)
e. 2023-0130 Collier Construction(C-2ConvenienceCommercialZonetoC-3Central
BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,
Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2409, 2411, 2417, and an
unaddressed parcel in the 2400 block of East Main Street, from C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions.
(District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission) (Deferred
from 10-10-2023)
2023-0130 Collier Construction(C-2ConvenienceCommercialZonetoC-3Central
BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,
Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2409, 2411, 2417, and an
unaddressed parcel in the 2400 block of East Main Street, from C-2 Convenience
CommercialZonetoC-3CentralBusinessZone,subjecttocertainconditions. (Staff
Version)
2023-0130 Collier Construction(C-2ConvenienceCommercialZonetoC-3Central
BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,
Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2409, 2411, 2417, and an
unaddressed parcel in the 2400 block of East Main Street, from C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone. (ApplicantVersion)
Proposed Agenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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f. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning
Ordinance, Article XVI, Downtown Chattanooga Form Based Code, Division 4,
Downtown Core, Section 38-702, D-CX: Commercial Mixed Use Zone to add
additional Maximum Permitted Building Heights. (Deferredfrom 10-10-2023)
6. Ordinances - First Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2023-0118 Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel (R-2 Residential Zone to UGC Urban
GeneralCommercialZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of a property located at 1710
South Holtzclaw Avenue, from R-2 Residential Zone to UGC Urban General
Commercial Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 8) (Recommended for
approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 09-12-2023 &
09-19-2023) (Motion to Reconsider on 10-10-2023)
2023-0118 Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel (R-2 Residential Zone to UGC Urban
GeneralCommercialZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of a property located at 1710
South Holtzclaw Avenue, from R-2 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone. (Applicant Version) (Recommended for denialbyPlanning
Commission and Staff)
b. 2023-0137 Stephen Brady (Lift Condition). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
CityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastoliftConditionNo.2from
OrdinanceNo.13624ofpreviousCaseNo.MR-2020-0132aftertheabandonmentof
parts of several streets and alleys located near 901 South Holtzclaw Avenue.
(Districts 8 & 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and
recommended for deferral by Staff) (Deferred from 09-12-2023 and 10-10-2023)
c. 2023-0138 Stephen Brady (Lift Condition). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
CityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastoliftConditionNo.2from
Ordinance No. 13625 from the original abandonment of previous Case No.
MR-2020-0134frompropertylocatedinthe1300blockofVanceAvenue. (Districts
8&9) (RecommendedforapprovalbyPlanningCommissionandrecommended
for deferral by Staff) (Deferred from 09-12-2023 and 10-10-2023)
Proposed Agenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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7. Resolutions:
COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the appointment of Melody Shekari to the Industrial
Development Board for District 8, for a term beginning on October 25, 2023, and
ending on October 24, 2029. (District 8)
b. A resolution confirming the appointment of Gina Reviere to the Community
AdvisoryCommitteeforBushtown-GlenwoodforDistrict8,foratermbeginningon
October 25, 2023, and ending on October 24, 2025. (District 8)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
c. AresolutionauthorizingtheMayororhisdesigneetoenterintoaThirdAgreementto
ExerciseOptiontoRenewwithMissionaryRidgeNeighborhoodAssociation,Inc.,in
substantially the form attached, toleaseapproximately2,600squarefeetofspaceat
36 Sheridan Avenue, identified as Tax Map No. 156E-B-001.01, for an additional
termofone(1)yearthroughDecember16,2024,fortherentofonedollar($1.00)per
term. (District 9)
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic
Development to apply for, and if awarded, accept a Recompete Grant from the
Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Recompete PILOT Program, in
coordination with Hamilton County, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce,
Chatt 2.0, Benwood, and the Bethlehem Center, to support revitalization of EDA
eligible distressed areas in the City where prime-age (25-54 years) employment
significantly trails the national average, in the amount of $500,000.00.
PUBLIC WORKS
e. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to
awardContractNo.Y-22-011-201,HixsonCommunityCenterRoofReplacement,to
Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc., of Morrison, TN, in the amount of $308,075.00,
with a contingency in theamountof$30,000.00,foratotalamountof$338,075.00.
(District 3)
8. Purchases.
9. Committee Reports.
10. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
Proposed Agenda for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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11. Adjournment.
October 17, 2023, Council Session
Recommended New Purchases
Council approval is recommended to award contracts for the following new purchases: Department Feedback for Renewals - Still Being Refined
ANNUAL Accuracy
BIDS BIDS DOCUMENTATION Other Responsiveness Timeliness Quality of
DEPARTMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION LOWEST/BEST BIDDER COST FUND NAME SUMMARY of
REQUESTED RETURNED LINK notes to contact of delivery goods/services
ESTIMATE invoicing
New blanket contract for
Custodial Services at the
Family Justice Center.
This will be a four (4)
Custodial Services at DetailXperts 651
Facilities, Public year agreement not to
the Family Justice 7 5 E Fourth Street, Suite 200 $65,000.00 General Fund 200571 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Works exceed $65,000 per year.
Center Chattanooga, TN 37403
The award will go to
DetailXperts, as the best
bid for the City of
Chattanooga.
Year three (3) renewal of
four (4). A 5.0% price
increase was submitted
Increase of at the time of Year 3 by
Street CWS-Chattanooga Hauling $18,500.00 for CWS-Chattanooga
Maintenance Front End Loader & dba Capital Waste Services a total contract Hauling dba Capital
- - General Fund PA100053 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Division, Public Refuse Pickup Services 1387 Wisdom Street amount for Waste Services due to
Works Chattanooga, TN 37406 Year 3 of the increase in the cost of
$388,500.00 operations and
transportation. New
estimated annual spend
is $388,500.
This is a one (1) year
extension of the contract
External program with Charles Brown, PhD
Charles Brown, PhD PA100077 Feeedback
Community evaluator for for external program
- - Associate Professor $42,904.00 FY22-OMH-521107 Contract not
Health Community Health evaluation services. The
Tennessee State University Amendment Provided
Program total annual spend for the
one year extension will
be $42,904.
This is a blanket contract
annual spend increase
request for Security
Guard Services. This
Park SEI, Inc increase request is for
Maintenance 6400 Lee Hwy $300,000 to bring the
Security Guard Services - - $1,125,000.00 General Fund PA100083 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Division, Parks & Suite 108 annual spend from
Outdoor Chattanooga, TN 37421 $825,000 to $1,125,000,
due to a price increase
from the vendor and
increased usage of
contract.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Talley, Interim Chief Procurement Officer
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