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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> Agenda Date Requested: June 13, 2011 Appropriation <br /> Requested By: David Mick . • Source of Funds: N/A <br /> Department: Public Works Account Number: N/A <br /> Report: Resolution: XX Ordinance: XX Amount Budgeted•N /A <br /> Exhibits: 2003 Ordinance (markup and clean) Amount Requested: <br /> Exhibits: Proposed Ordinance Budgeted Item: N/A <br /> Exhibits: <br /> SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> The City of La Porte has operated an Industrial Waste Pre - treatment Program since the mid 1980's as <br /> required by State and Federal Mandate. In September 2009, the Texas Commission on Environmental <br /> Quality (TCEQ ) conducted an audit of the City's Pretreatment Program / Municipal Pollution Prevention <br /> Assessment. The findings of the audit identified deficiencies which require the City to: <br /> 1. Revise the Industrial Waste Ordinance to comply with current federal regulations; and <br /> 2. To align the ordinance with specific components of the Industrial Waste program <br /> The proposed ordinance would repeal the existing ordinance Chapter 74, Utilities, Article II, <br /> Industrial Waste, Sections 74 -36 through 74 -58 both inclusive as codified in the City of La Porte <br /> Code of Ordinances. Changes to the current ordinance include the addition, deletion, and <br /> revision to numerous definitions, the addition and deletion of metal maximum contaminate levels <br /> based on current influent and effluent contaminates levels, and modifications to regulatory <br /> authority, other language and typographical changes. <br /> Additionally, the TCEQ requires a "Funding Resolution" by the governing body to ensure that <br /> adequate funding is provided for the operation and maintenance of the City's Pretreatment <br /> Program for the protection of the City's treatment works, personnel and the public. <br /> Current Significant Industrial Users (SIU's) are aware of the changes and none have expressed concern at <br /> this time. The Industrial Waste program is funded in the Wastewater Treatment Division budget through <br /> various accounts including an Industrial Waste Inspector, laboratory testing, equipment and supplies, etc. <br /> Staff plans to review current fees and return to Council with revised rate plan structure in the future. <br /> Actio ' • e• ired by Council: <br /> • •prove n:,. ordinan• - •, d <br /> • • i r A , Cit • , ncil A • enda <br /> rc 64 71 <br /> Ron : otto ' ty Manager Date <br />