CITY OF MANSFIELD - File #: 09-1671

• File #: 09-1671
• Version: 3
• Name: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas Amending Chapter 51.073, 51.075, 51.076, 51.079, and 51.083 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Mansfield, Texas; so as to Revise Sections of the Chapter, as Established by
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/28/2009
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/14/2009
• Final action: 12/14/2009
• Title: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas Amending Chapter 51.073, 51.075, 51.076, 51.079, and 51.083 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Mansfield, Texas; so as to Revise Sections of the Chapter, as Established by Ordinance 763, which do not Correspond to House Bill 1979 Model Standards For a Grease Ordinance; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing for Publication and for an Effective Date
• Sponsors: John Woodworth

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/14/2009	3	City Council	Approved on the Consent Agenda	Pass
11/23/2009	2	City Council	Approved on Second Reading	Pass
11/9/2009	1	City Council	Approved on First Reading	Pass

Title

Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas Amending Chapter 51.073, 51.075, 51.076, 51.079, and 51.083 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Mansfield, Texas; so as to Revise Sections of the Chapter, as Established by Ordinance 763, which do not Correspond to House Bill 1979 Model Standards For a Grease Ordinance; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing for Publication and for an Effective Date

Requested Action

Staff requests that council adopt the recommended amendments to the sewer service ordinance.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the current sewer service ordinance be amended to reflect standards in the model grease ordinance established by House Bill 1979.

Description/History

The current sewer service ordinance established criteria for generators, transporters, and disposal facilities associated with grease trap waste. Legislation regarding the responsibilities of each party has been updated by House Bill 1979.

Justification

The recommended amendments are necessary to protect the structural integrity of our sanitary sewer system.

Funding Source

n/a

Prepared By

John Woodworth, Laboratory Supervisor, Utility Operations