Placement: First Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 19-70, Approve an Ordinance Amending Section 64.09, Interceptors, of the City's Code of Ordinances
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Submitted By: Donna Rhoden, Utility Systems Deputy Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): It is essential that the introduction of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) into the City's wastewater collection system be limited so that FOG does not interfere with the operations of wastewater/sewer mains, lift stations, and treatment facilities. The existing language in Section 64.09 of the Code of Ordinances does not adequately address current industry standards for FOG interceptor operations, inspections or remedial actions customers must take to bring interceptors at their service locations into compliance.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the attached ordinance
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction
Background: During Fiscal Year 2017-18, the Utility Systems Dept. added a dedicated staff position for a Pretreatment Coordinator. It is that position's responsibility to inspect the more than 500 interceptors associated with customer locations connected to the City's wastewater collection system that are typically used to reduce the amount of FOG from reaching the City's wastewater treatment plants. While performing inspections, the Coordinator noted several code violations primarily related to the customer's responsibility to maintain interceptors. Some customers have brought their interceptors into compliance and established regular pumping/maintenance routines, but others balked at the Utility's enforcement attempts. The attached ordinance reflects current utility industry standards; clarifies provisions regarding violations; defines th...
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