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File #: ORD 19-2438    Version: Name: Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Control
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/18/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/18/2019 Final action: 11/18/2019
Title: SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER 86 - UTILITIES, ARTICLE III. - CONNECTIONS TO SYSTEMS, ADDING SEC. 86-107, FATS, OILS AND GREASE (FOG) CONTROL PROGRAM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLAINE
Sponsors: Jon Haukaas
Attachments: 1. Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) Control Ordinance

CONSENT AGENDA Jon Haukaas, Director of Public Works

                     

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SECOND READING

AMENDING CHAPTER 86 - UTILITIES, ARTICLE III. - CONNECTIONS TO SYSTEMS, ADDING SEC. 86-107, FATS, OILS AND GREASE (FOG) CONTROL PROGRAM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLAINE

 

Background

The proposed ordinance was reviewed at the October 21 workshop with first reading held November 4 with no changes.  This ordinance would set forth requirements to aid in the prevention of sanitary sewer blockages, obstructions and overflows due to the contribution and accumulation of fats, oils and grease (FOG) into the City’s sanitary sewer system from commercial and industrial businesses, and food service establishments (FSE). The ordinance would regulate such businesses and FSEs by requiring grease interceptors and other devices and equipment be used and by requiring that such devices and equipment be installed, implemented and maintained in accordance with the provisions hereof. The objective is to eliminate FOG related sanitary sewer overflows and sewer line blockages to prevent residential and commercial property damage, decrease sewer maintenance costs, improve sanitary sewer pipe and lift station conditions, and to protect the environment.

 

Anoka County does not have jurisdiction over these issues as they are addressed by the State Plumbing Code. However, the County supports the ordinance as another way to address concerns that arise during restaurant licensing inspections and plan reviews for new and remodeled restaurants.  Council stressed the importance of education of the program as well as the need for significant fines in order to address FSEs that may repeatedly disregard the ordinance. 

 

Recommendation

Council is asked to hold second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance.

 

Body

 

THE CITY OF BLAINE DOES ORDAIN:   (Added portions are underscored and deleted portions are shown in brackets with overstrike.)

SEE ATTACHED

 

INTRODUCED AND READ in full the 4th day of November, 2019.

 

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 18th day of November, 2019.