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Council adopts ordinance adding fats, oils and grease provisions to city code
Summary
On a second reading the council approved an ordinance amending the City Code to add a provision addressing discharge of fats, oils and greases; the measure passed by voice vote after brief discussion with staff.
The Decatur City Council approved a second reading ordinance to add provisions to the City Code addressing the discharge of fats, oils and greases (commonly called FOG) into the municipal collection system. Staff introduced the item as a development services program designed to regulate discharge that can cause blockages and service interruptions.
A council member moved to approve "ordinance 202006311," the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote. Council thanked staff for the education on the topic and confirmed there were no substantive changes from the first reading. The ordinance will be included in the City's code and enforced through the established fee and compliance mechanisms.
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