Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance amending Chapter 53 of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, Title V Public Works, Chapter 53 Industrial Wastes, by repealing sections 53.040 through 53.061 and replacing with sections 53.040 through 53.052 to comply with Federal and State regulations; providing for a violation as a Class C misdemeanor and a fine amount not to exceed $2,000.00; providing for severability and repealer; and providing an effective date.
Summary
After Council approval for moving forward with a consultant to assist the City with developing a Industrial Pretreatment Program and Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Management Program, staff have been working with the consultant to develop proper procedures on ways to both keep the City compliant with it’s wastewater discharge permit as well as prevent any unnecessary contaminants from entering the wastewater collection system.
These programs will ensure that Industrial customers and Food Service Establishments (FSEs) are prevented from sending either industrial pollutants or large volumes of FOG to enter into the wastewater system. In developing these programs, the consultant and staff developed various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Enforcement Response Plans, and a variety of standard forms and templates for this program.
The Industrial Pretreatment Program and this ordinance revision will give a more robust mechanism for Utility staff to monitor industrial users and give staff a mechanism to bring enforcement on those users that are discharging contaminants that are above the Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs). This ordinance modification is intended to bring the wastewater Utility within compliance with the latest requirements in 40 CFR Part 403 and with TCEQ discharge requirements. This program will generate revenue from various industries that is dependent on the volume of industrial customers and the levels at which they are discharging pollutants where a wastewater surcharge would apply.
This ordinance has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to form.
Prior City Council Action
This ordinance was approved on first reading on August 10, 2021.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on second and final reading on August 24, 2021.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _X_
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: __8/3/2021____
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance amending Chapter 53 of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, Title V Public Works, Chapter 53 Industrial Wastes, by repealing sections 53.040 through 53.061 and replacing with sections 53.040 through 53.052 to comply with Federal and State regulations; providing for a violation as a Class C misdemeanor and a fine amount not to exceed $2,000.00; providing for severability and repealer; and providing an effective date.