City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Passage of an Ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 6 of the City Code to update the existing Sewage Disposal Ordinance related to the Discharge of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) into the Sanitary Sewer Collection System from Food Service Establishments.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a proposed ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 6 of the City Code to update the existing sewage disposal ordinance related to the discharge of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) into the sanitary sewer collection system from food service establishments.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council pass on second reading (first reading and public hearing completed) the attached proposed ordinance (Attachments 1 and 2) that has been updated based on the feedback received from City Council following the introduction of the ordinance on October 6th and the public hearing on October 17th. A copy of the September 30th docket memo to City Council (Attachment 3) provides background information about FOG and a discussion that summarizes the need for a new ordinance for FOG.
DISCUSSION: The proposed FOG ordinance that was introduced at the October 6th City Council Legislative meeting has been amended based on questions raised by City Council. A summary of the changes is provided below. It should be noted that the City Attorney believes these changes do not trigger a second public hearing as the changes are intended to provide additional clarity and do not result in additional requirements for food service establishments.
* Based on the discussion at the October 6th legislative meeting regarding the impact of the ordinance on food service establishments and concerns raised by the Mayor, staff is recommending delaying the effective date of the propo...
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