ORD 11-02ORDINANCE NO.: 2011-02
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO
REGARDING DISCHARGE TO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 2-4-2.E.12 of the City Code is hereby amended to include
the following provision:
d. FOG Interceptor/Separator Inspection:
$100.00 + $75.00
for each re-
inspection
Section 2. Chapter 6, Section 3 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows
6-3-11: FATS OILS GREASE AND FLAMMABLES: In addition to other
provisions of this Section, the following regulations shall apply to non-domestic users
regarding the discharge of fats, oils, grease and flammables to the POTW:
A. The discharge of fats, oils, grease or flammable materials into the POTW shall be
prohibited.
B. Interceptors and Separators Required:
1. Users with potential discharge of FOG and flammables shall install
interceptors and separators in accordance with Minnesota Plumbing Code
4715 subject to review and approval of the Building Official.
2. Any change of use within an existing building shall comply with the
provisions of this Section.
3. The location of the interceptor and separator system within the building
shall be identified by a minimum one (1) square foot sign mounted on an
adjacent wall.
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C. Maintenance.
1. Users shall maintain separators and interceptors on a schedule based on
the individual user's operation to ensure proper function and prevent
discharge of FOG and flammables to the POTW.
2. The Utilities Supervisor may require modification of the maintenance
schedule or additional maintenance of a user's separator and interceptor
system if there is discharge of FOG and flammables to the POTW.
D. Reporting:
1. Any user required to provide pretreatment for FOG and flammables shall
submit to the Department of Building Safety a report outlining ongoing
maintenance of the interceptor and separator system at least annually but
within thirty (30) days of any service.
2. The report shall state any and all operation and maintenance service that
has been completed to the interceptor and separator system such that the
user is in compliance with the applicable pretreatment standards or
requirements and include the following information:
a. Date of maintenance.
b. Volume of FOG or flammables hauled from the site.
C. Identification of the firm or individual completing the maintenance
and/or hauling.
d. Any comments or issues identified by the maintenance provider.
e. Other information as required by the Building Official, Utilities
Supervisor or City Engineer.
3. This statement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the user
and certified by a qualified professional.
D. Inspections:
1. The interceptor and separator systems for non-domestic users shall be
inspected by the Building Official or their designee every two (2) years
based on a schedule determined by the Utilities Supervisor.
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2. The Building Official, Utilities Supervisor or City Engineer or their designee
may enter upon private property at any time for the purpose of inspecting
interceptor and separator systems.
3 Inspections shall be scheduled by the Department of Building Safety and
shall require payment of any fee established in Section 2-4-2 of the City
Code.
Section 3. Section 6-3-11 of the City Code is hereby renumbered as follows:
6-34412: INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC TREATMENT SYSTEM REQUIRED: All houses,
buildings or properties which are required by this Section or by other authority to have
sanitary wastewater facilities and are located where a POTW is not available shall be
equipped at the owner's expense, with suitable wastewater facilities connected to a
private wastewater disposal system which complies with the provisions of Chapter 4,
Section 3 of the Otsego City Code.
Section 4. Section 6-3-12 of the City Code is hereby renumbered as follows:
6-34213: SPECIAL AGREEMENTS PERMITTED: No statement in this Section
shall be construed as preventing a special agreement, arrangement or contract between
the City Council and any POTW user as to special conditions, rates and costs as
established by the City Council.
Section 5. Section 6-3-13 of the City Code is hereby renumbered as follows:
6-34314: PENALTY: Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be
punished pursuant to applicable State Statute regarding misdemeanor penalties, as
amended, plus the costs of prosecution. The City may, in its discretion, seek any
administrative or civil remedies available to it as well, including administrative fines,
injunctive relief or abatement. Each right or remedy accruing to the City under this
ordinance or at law is separate and distinct and may, in the City's discretion, be
exercised independently or simultaneously with any other right or remedy.
Section 6. Section 6-3-14 of the City Code is hereby renumbered as follows:
6-34415: SEVERABILITY: Should any subdivision, section, paragraph, provision,
sentence or lesser portion of this chapter be found invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, then such invalid portion shall be severed from this chapter and all
remaining subdivisions, sections, paragraphs, provisions and sentences contained in
this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
MOTION BY: CM HEIDNER
SECOND BY: CM SCHROEDER
ALL IN FAVOR: M yOR STOCKAMP: CM HEIDNER, SCHROEDER, DARKENWALD AND SCHARBER
THOSE OPPOSED: NONE
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 24th day of
January, 2011.
ATTEST:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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