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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER A
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
CONTINUING PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
City Council to consider a Resolution endorsing the implementation of a continuing
pretreatment program for the central regional wastewater system.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in the Utility Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Texas have required Trinity River
Authority of Texas to implement an Industrial Pretreatment Program. Each City that is
served by the Trinity River Authority of Texas, Grapevine being one, is required to pass
a resolution endorsing the implementation of a continuing pretreatment program. The
City Attorney has reviewed the Resolution and found it to be acceptable.
Staff recommends approval.
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February 11, 2003 (4:06PM)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE TEXAS,
ENDORSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONTINUING
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY RULE 40
CFR 403 FOR THE CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER
SYSTEM AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on June 26, 1978, the United States Environmental Protection Agency
published a rule (Amended January 28, 1981) which established mechanisms and
procedures for enforcing National Pretreatment Standards controlling the introduction of
wastes from non-domestic sources into Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs); and
WHEREAS, this rule, 40 CFR 403, requires that a Pretreatment Program be
developed for the Regional Wastewater System; and
WHEREAS, the Trinity River Authority of Texas, as the owner and operator of a
POTW, must comply with rule 40 CFR 403; and
WHEREAS, the City, as a contracting party of the Regional Wastewater System,
has entered into an Amendatory Wastewater Contract with the Trinity River Authority
of Texas whereby the City has enacted ordinances that are necessary to implement and
enforce the National Pretreatment Standards; and
WHEREAS, 40 CFR 403.9 (b) requires a statement or resolution reflecting the
endorsement or approval of the local boards or councils responsible for supervising and/or
funding the POTW.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Grapevine hereby endorses the implementation of a
pretreatment program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the Regional Wastewater System
with such program to continue as long as 40 CFR 403 remains in effect.
Section 2. That this resolution become effective from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, on this the 18th day of February, 2003.
ATTEST:
RES. NO.