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AGENDA
ENGLEWOOD WATER AND SEWER BOARD
October 10, 1995
5 :00 p .m.
** CONFERENCE ROOM A**
1. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 WATER & SEWER BOARD.
(ATT. 1)
2 . PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGE
RE: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW & APPEAL. (ATT. 2)
3 . PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES
RE : ADDITIONAL FEES . (ATT. 3)
4 . CONCRETE I SERVICE LINE I SPRINKLER SYSTEM . (ATT. 4)
5 . COM ENGINEERING REPORT.
WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 1995
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The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Chairman Fullerton declared a quorum present.
Members present:
Members absent;
Also present:
Habenicht, Fullerton, Burns,
Neumann, Otis, Vobejda,
Wiggins
Lay, Relsey
Stewart Fonda, Director of
Utilities
Dennis Stowe, Bi-City Plant
1) MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 8, 1995 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes from the August
8, 1995 meeting were approved.
Mr. Vobejda moved:
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To approve the August 8, 1995
Englewood Water and Sewer
Board Minutes.
Habenicht, Fu l lerton, Burns,
Neumann, Otis, Vobejda,
Wiggins
None
Lay, Resley
2) SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #127.
The Board received a request from Southgate Sanitation
District representing the owner/developer for inclusion into
the Southgate Sanitation District. Supplement #127 is for .
an area approximately 2.24 acres and the existing zoning is
R-2.25 in the City of Greenwood Village. This allows one
single family dwelling on this property and no zoning
changes are proposed. The owners are Brad and Penny Place.
The property is located at 5701 s. Colorado Blvd.
Mr. Fullerton moved:
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of Southgate Supplement #127.
Habenicht, Fullerton, Burns,
Neumann, Otis, Vobejda,
Wiggins
None
Lay, Resley
3. WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE.
The Board discussed the Wastewater Collection System
Maintenance Agreement submitted by the City of Cherry Hills
Village. The agreement would provide sewer line maintenance
from the City of Englewood for the area that was formerly
Cherryridge Sanitation District. The proposed agreement was
passed earlier by Council, but Cherry Hills Village
requested some minor verbage changes. These changes are
acceptable to staff and the City Attorney.
Ms. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Vobejda seconded:
Ayes:
To recommend Council approval
of the Wastewater Collection
System Maintenance Agreement
with City of Cherry Hills
Village.
Habenicht, Fullerton, Burns,
Neumann, Otis, Vobejda,
Wiggins
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Nays: None
Members absent: Lay, Resley
Motion carried.
4. OIL AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLATION.
The Board received a copy of the proposed Oil and Grease
Interceptor Installation Ordinance. This is an information
item that will be discussed at the next meeting. Stu noted
that the proposed ordinance clarifies the code and
enforcement responsibilities. It was also noted that the
City of Littleton will be passing an ident i cal ordinance for
uniform compliance.
5. ENGLEWOOD HERALD EDITORIAL DATED 8-17-95.
The Board discussed an article that appeared in the August
17, 1995 Englewood Herald titled, "City water clogs our
filters: Why?" The Operations Superintendent, Bill
McCormick attempted several times to contact Mr. Boardman,
without success. Stu discussed proposed future water plant
improvements.
6. DENVER NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE.
Stu noted that the Denver/Amax/City Ditch agreements have
been finalized and approved by both City Councils. There
will be a signing ceremony on October 3, 1995 at 9:15 a.m.
at the Denver Water Department. All Water Board members are
welcome.
7. LETTER REGARDING CHUCK MERRY.
The Board received a copy of a letter from Mr. Timothy Hombs
complimenting Chuck Merry on his helpful service.
8. AUGUST 9, 1995 POWER OUTAGE AT BI-CITY WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
Mr. Dennis Stowe appeared before the Board to review the
circumstances behind the power failure and resulting sewage
spill that occurred on August 9, 1995. Mr. Stowe also
discussed equipment that i~ proposed for installation as
part of the Phase IB Expansion Project at the Bi-City Plant
that should prevent future incidents ..
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be October 10,
1995 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPEALS : Any owner who disputes any decision, action,
or determination made by or on behalf of the City pursuant to this Chapter may petition the
Director of Utilities for a hearing on a revision or modification of such action, decision, or
determination no later than thirty (30) days after the decision, action, or determination. Such
petitions shall be in writing and shall set forth in detail the facts supporting the petition,
whereupon the Director shall hold a hearing. The Director of Utilities may conduct such hearing
himself, or at his sole discretion, may designate an officer or employee of the City as a hearing
officer with authority to hold such hearings . The petition shall be acted upon by the Director
within ten (I 0) days from the date of hearing . The decision, action, or determination may be
stayed during such period of review by the Director.
If the decision of the Director is unsatisfactory to the person petitioning, they may file a written
appeal to the Water and Sewer Board within ten (10) days after the receipt of the decision . The
Water and Sewer Board may hear the appeal and shall make a final ruling on the appeal within
thirty five (35) days ofreceipt of the written appeal . The decision, action or determination of the
Director may be stayed during such period of review by the Water and Sewer Board.
If the decision of the Water and Sewer Board is unsatisfactory to the person petitioning, they may
make further appeals to District Court .
ATT. 3
MEMORANDUM
To : Stu Fonda , Utilities Director ·
Fram : John Bo*ties Manager of Administration
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Date : September 19 , 1995
Subject: Ordinance Changes
The Building Department has asked for our help in eliminating old fashioned , wasteful
"once through" water cooled equipment. Their specific request is that we drop the
words "COOLING WATER, OR" from section 12-2-2 84 of the Sewer Code , and add
"WATER COOLED EQUIPMENT CURRENTLY IN PLACE MAY REMAIN IN USE.
WHEN SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR MOVED, IT MUST
BE REPLACED WITH AIR COOLED EQUIPMENT". This change would prohibit the
discharge of cooling water into specifically designated storm sewers .
In section 12-18-2, B of the Water Code , we would like to change the wording from "a
charge of sevent~ive dollars ($75 .00) will be due and payable from the applicant." to
"A CHARGE EQUAL TO THE WATER DIVISION'S TIME AND MATERIALS WILL BE
DUE AND PAYABLE FROM THE APPLICANT."
In section 12-1 D-4 we would like to add the following : Water bills on metered rates and
scheduled flat rates become delinquent thirty (30) days after the date of billing AND
SHALL BE ASSESSED A TEN PERCENT (10%) LATE FEE.
In section 12-1 D-5 we would like to raise the charge for water tum-offs from $5 . 00 to
$15.00.
In section 12-1 B-6 we would like to add the following : If Water Division personnel
clean out a property owner's stop box for whatever reason, either at the request
of the propfi'rtJ' owner, or for emergency tum off, or for delinquent tum off, a fee
of thirty d~J},lrs ($30.00) shall be due and payable by the property owner
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SERVICE LINE AND STOP BOX
REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND OWNERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES
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SHOULD THE CITY ASSIST THE -RESIDENT IN MAINTAINING THEIR
SERVICE LINE?
1. Leaking -
What the Code states:
The resident owns the entire service line. The City
may, at its option, but is not obligated to, repair the
portion in the public right-of-way.
What the Utilities Department is currently doing:
When a service line leaks in the public right-of-way,
we will repair it. When a service line leaks on
private property, we tell the homeowner that it is
their responsibility. We perform none of these
services for customer classes other than single family
residential.
Options:
A. Resident responsible for the entire length of
service line.
B. City is responsible for the entire length of
service line.
C. City is responsible for the section located in the
public right-of-way and resident is responsible
for the section located on their property.
2. Frozen Lines -
What the Code states:
The resident owns the entire service line. The City
may, at its option, but is not obligated to, thaw the
portion in the public right-of-way. The Code makes
special provisions for thawing service lines on private
property in terms of cost recovery.
What the Utilities Department is currently doing:
When a service line freezes in the public right-of-way,
we will thaw it, either with a welder or a hotsy. When
a service line freezes on private property, we are not
obligated to thaw it, but have been assisting whenever
a service line was frozen. We perform none of these
services for customer classes other than single family
residential.
Options:
A. Resident responsible for thawing.
B. city will assist thawing.
3. Lead/Galvanized Line ~
What the Code states:
The City Code does not specifically address situations
involving the repair, replacement, or failure of lead
or galvanized service lines other than those generally
listed above for leaking and freezing. Our current
standard is type "K" copper pipe.
What the Utilities Department is doing:
If the resident replaces the portion on private
property with copper, the City will replace the portion
in the street at no cost to the customer. When the
City installs a meter pit, if the service line is lead
or galvanized steel, we will replace it with copper at
no cost to the customer from the street to the property
line. From the curb stop to the house, the customer
must replace.
Options:
A. City will, if mandated, force resident to replace
entire service line.
B. City will replace entire service line.
c. Split responsibility at property line if resident
replaces their side of the service line.
D. City will replace section in the public right-of-
way.
E. City will replace section of service line in
public right-of-way when doing a meter pit
installation.
4. Poor Flow Characteristics -
What the Code states:
The City Code does not specifically address this issue
other than to state that the service line is the
property and responsibility of the property owner.
What the Utilities Department is doing:
The City does not repair, replace or maintain service
pipes that are partially blocked. If a property owner
agrees, the City will excavate the service line at the
curb stop so the property owner can hire their own
plumber to clean the service line. The City back-fills
the excavation. This service is offered in the
southern part of Englewood where there are problems,
caused by the City's use many years ago of a certain
treatment chemical.
Options:
A. Resident responsible for entire service line.
B. City is responsible for entire service line.
c. City/Owner split responsibility at the property
line.
WHO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE CURB STOP
VALVE ON THE RESIDENT'S SERVICE LINE?
Curb stops are the only means to shut off the service line
without excavating the main line. Service lines are shut
off for three reasons: failure to pay an outstanding water
bill, resident's inside shut-off valve is not functional, or
the City is doing main line cleaning. The curb stop valve
is located at the property line.
What the Code states:
The City Code clearly makes the repair and maintenance
of the curb stop the property owner's responsibility.
What the Utilities Department is doing:
The City does not repair broken or defective curb stops
except in the case where the valve fails when a Water
Department employee operates it for routing maintenance
purposes i.e. water meter maintenance, etc. If the
valve fails when a city employee operates it to turn
off water because the account is delinquent, the City
will not pay for the repair.
Options:
A. The resident is responsible.
B. The City is responsible.
CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
What the city Code states:
The City Code does not address this question.
What the Utilities Department is currently doing:
The Water Department tries to avoid concrete removal
and replacement. If a curb stop has been covered with
concrete during a concrete or paving district, the
Water Division will remove the concrete, repair the
curb stop and replace the concrete. If the concrete is
damaged due to a water main break, the Water Department
will pay for the repair.
During water meter installations, the Water Department
will try to avoid concrete. If we must remove concrete
to install the meter pit, we have generally replaced
the concrete. If the concrete is City owned concrete,
we will replace it. If the concrete is private
concrete, we have hesitated, but do replace it within
reason. The City does not replace extraordinary
landscaping.
In 1987, when the Council passed the ordinance
requiring the transfer of flat rate water customers to
meter upon the sale of the property, the Council
directed the Water Department to install meter pits
where they are necessary in an effort to keep the cost
of meter installations relatively equal for all
customers. The question posed here is -should
replacement of private concrete and extraordinary
landscaping be considered part of the replacement
costs?
PRIVATE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS:
What the City Code states:
The City Code does not address this question.
What the Utilities Department is doing:
The Water Department tries to avoid all but the most
simple repairs. If a private sprinkler system is in
the way of a meter pit installation, we are asking the
customer to move it before we do our work. We have
paid to move some of them, but we are now leaning
towards having the customer do it.
12-18-2 12-18-3
12-18-2: TAP PING AND CUTTING OFF MAINS:
A. The tapping of any main for the purpose of making a connection shall be done
only by the Water Division and at the expense of the applicant. The corporation
valve inserted in the main and the service pipe to be laid must be of the size
specified in the permit. (Ord. 11 Series 1972)
8. The cutting off from mains may be performed by either a licensed and bonded
plumber or by Water Division personnel. In the event Water Division personnel
perform the cutoff and the tap is to be abandoned, a charge of seventy five
dollars ($75 .00) will be due and payable from the applicant. (Ord. 22 Series
1977)
12-18-3: WATER MAINS:
A. Change from Private Lines to City Mains. Changeover from private lines to City
mains may be obtained or required as follows:
1. A petition may be presented to the City bearing all the names of the property
owners being served by an inadequate private line requesting that the City
construct a City main in lieu of such line and that they will pay the City all
charges as hereafter stated.
2 . The City may, without a petition or any other form of request, construct a
main of suffic ient size t o serve the area served by an inadequate line when in its
opinion the line is causing undue hardships on the users of said line or on the
City .
3 . In either case, when the City so constructs a main to replace an inadequate
line and when said main runs parallel to such line, all service lines connected to
such li ne shall be disconnected and changed over to the newly constructed
City main by the Water Division. The inadequate line shall then be
disconnected from the City water system and abandoned.
4 . No payment shall be due the owners of a private line by reason of
replacement and abandonment as any such private line will be considered as
having served its usefu l ness and that it is of no value for salvage.
5. The cost to the property owners shall be such as shall be from time to time
established by resolution of the City Council. (1962 Code§ 8.7-1)
B. Extension of Distr ibution Mains . When it is requested in writing to extend a
distribution main in order to serve a responsible applicant or applicants whose
property is located within the City, the City will make such extension at its own
expense subject to recovery. In the case of new subdivisions or revised
platt ings, the applicant shall submit to the Water Division three (3) approved
prints of the area involved upon which shall be shown the lot and block
numbers and the house numbers . All water mains shall be located within
dedicated public rights of way or acceptable recorded easements . (1962 Code
§ 8 .7-2)
12-2-2 12-2-2
A, 7) this Chapter for enforcement of discharge limitations and
prohibitions, or by means of physical disconnection from the
wastewater treatment service. Such discharges may be halted or
eliminated without regard to the compliance of the discharge with
other provisions of this Chapter. This action does not preclude the
Director taking any further appropriate enforcement action provided
by this Chapter.
8. The Director shall see · that industrial users which discharge to
the Metro District comply with the more stringent discharge
limitations of either the Metro District or Englewood.
B. General Prohibitions.
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1. All wastewater shall be discharged to the POTW except as
provided hereinafter.
2. It shall be unlawful to discharge from any premises within the
City, or into any area under the jurisdiction of the City, or into a
district or jurisdiction under contract with the City for treatment of
sanitary sewage, into and upon any public highway, stream,
watercourse, or public place, or into any drain, cesspool, storm or
private sewer , or natural water outlet. any sewage or other polluted
waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in
accordance with provisions of this Chapter and local. State and
Federal laws .
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'3. It shall be un lawful for any person to cause to be discharged or
make a connection to the POTW which would allow any storm
water, surface drainage, ground water, water from unroofed drains,
roof run-off , cooling water or other water into any sanitary sewer.
No person shall cause any of the abovementioned water to be
mixed with that person 's sewage in order to dilute said sewage.
~Storm water, surface drainage, subsurface drainage, ground
·-water, water from unroofed drains , roof run-off, •~liA§ 11e!e.-~·
unpolluted water may be admitted to specifically designated storm
sewers which have adequate capacity for the accommodation of
said waters . It shall be unlawful for any person to connect to
and /or use sanitary sewers for the above purpose without having
obtained the written prior consent of the Director of Utilities .
5. It shall be unlawful for any person, in any way, to damage any
property, equipment or appliance constituting or being a part of the
12-10-3 12-10-5
In the event of excessive consumption caused by underground service lines broken
beyond the meter, up to a fifty percent (50%) credit for loss of water over normal
consumption recorded for similar prior periods will be given if a plumber is under a
contract to make repairs within seventy two (72) hours after discovery of such break.
(Ord . 11 Series 1972)
12-1D-4: DELINQUE~T WATER BILLS: Water bills on metered rates and
scheduled flat rates become delinquent thirty (30) days after the date of
billing . Water is subject to turn-off without notice whenever a bill therefor has become
delinquent; provided that the Water Division shall give a five (5) working day wrinen
notice before actually turning off water for nonpayment . Such notice shall be effected
by personal service or certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the
owner or occupant of the premises fer which the charge is due. The obligation to pay
promptly for water service is not in any way affected by failure of the owner or occupant
of the premises served to receive a bill for the service. (Ord. 8 Series 1979)
12-1D-5: CHARGES FOR TURNI~G WATER ON AND OFF: The Utilities
Department is authorized to charge five dollars ($5 .00)
for services rendered when water is turned off at the request of the licensee or when
a customer serviceman visits the pre mis es to de I iv er the turn -off notice or to turn off
the water in compliance with the provis ions of Section 12-1D-2 of this Article. If
water turned off at the curb box by the Water Division is unlawfully turned on again
or caused to be turned on by the user, or if the waterway controlling the service is
not readily accessible, the service may be cut off at the main by the Water Division
and , before the water shall be turned on again , the user desiring the same on said
premises sha ll pay the cost and expense of turning said service off and on, and said
cost shall also exclude excavation and street cut permits. (Ord . 9 Series 1980)
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6 . Other materials may be _~sed only upon the expressed approval of the City
Engineer or Director· of Utilities . (Ord. 11 Series 1972)
8 . Depth of Service Pipe. All service pipes must be laid at least five feet (5') below
the established grade of the street in which they shall be laid and in all places
at least five feet (5') below the surface of the ground. All plumbing shall be
so installed and of such material as to withstand safely the perils surrounding
their condition of operation and use. (1962 Code § 8 .4-7)
12-18-5: MATERIALS PURCHASED FROM CITY: In the case of permanent
connections to the mains of the City water system, the applicant shall
purchase from the Water Division the following materials:
A . The corporation stop by which connection is made to the main .
8. Water meter when required. 1 (Ord . 11 Series 1972)
12-18-6 : USER TO PROVIDE CURB STOP: Every owner of property using water
shall provide a curb stop with round waterway on the service
12-18-6 12-18-10
pipe outside of his premises and protected by a stop box, by means of which the water
may be turned on or off from the premises by any employees of the Water Division,
and shall maintain the same in good working order. The stop box shall be so
maintained that at all times it will be conveniently accessible in good order for turning
water on and off with the cover at the level of the adjacent ground. (1962 Code§ 8.4-6)
12-18-7: NUMBER OF USERS ON SERVICE RESTRICTED:
A . More Than One Premises to a Service Connection Prohibited. Each premise or
property shall be served by a separate service connect ion to the main with
separate curb stops involving only one account when water is turned on or shut
off . Extension or serv ice to another premise from an existing service
connect ion is prohibited and shall subject service to shut off without the City
being liable for any damage. (1962 Code § 8.4-9)
8 . Two or More Users on Same Service Line . In case two (2) or more users are
supplied from the same service line, if any of the parties fail to pay the water
charges when due , or to comply with any rule of the Water Division, the Water
Division reserves the right to turn off the water from the whole service until
such charges are paid, or the rules strictly complied with, and it is expressly
stipulated that no claim for damage or otherwise may be made against the City
by any user whose water charges have been paid or who has complied with the
rules of the Water Division, because of such turn -off, it being expressly
stipulated that the necessity for such turn-off shall be deemed to be the joint
act of all served through such service . { 1962 Code § 8.4-10)
12-18-8: TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS: Temporary connections to the
water system for special purposes will be granted in proper cases upon
application . Licenses for water for building purposes will be issued only upon the
submission to the Water Division of the plans and spec ifications of the work to be done
for which water will be required, from wh i ch the charges to be made will be computed;
and in all cases payment in advance for the water shall be a condition precedent to the
issuance of a permit for an attachment to the water system for use under such license .
When the use of water for construction purposes has terminated, the contractor shall
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Private Sewer Elevation. In all structures where the elevation is too low to
pennit gravity flow to the public sewer, sanitary sewage discharge from
such structure shall be lifted and discharged to the sewer by a City and
Tri-County Health Department approved facility which shall be operated ·
and maintained by the user .
Installation and Maintenance . All costs and expenses incidental to the
installation and connection of the private sewer shall be borne by the
applicant who shall retain or employ a licensed sewer contractor or plumber
to make connection to and install a sewer.
The service line from the public sewer main line to the structure to be served
shall be installed by the property owner at his expense. The owner shall hold ·
the City harmless for any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be
occasioned by the installation of the service line or the malfunction of any
old private sewer.
The owner of any property connecting to the POTW shall be responsible for
the maintenance of the service line from the public sewer to the structure to
be served. The owner shall keep the service line for which he is responsible
in good condition and shall replace at his expense any portions thereof
which , in the opinion of the Director of Utilities, have become damaged or
disintegrated as to be unfit for further use, or is in such condition to permit
infiltration into the system . All repairs shall be completed within thirty (30)
days after notification and shall be completed by a bonded contractor. The
owner shall be responsible for returning the public right of way and the'
street to acceptable City standards.
F. OIL AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLATION :
1. GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLATION CRITERIA: GREASE
TRAP INTERCEPTORS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FACILITIES USED
AND OPERATED REGULARLY FOR THE SALE OF PREPARED
FOOD , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESTAURANTS, CAFES,
FAST FOOD OUTLETS, PIZZA OUTLETS, DELICATESSENS,
SANDWICH SHOPS AND ANY AND ALL OTHER KINDS AND TYPES
OF FOOD VENDING ESTABLISHMENTS IN WHICH ANY FOOD
PREPARATION (INCLUDING HEATING OR DEFROSTING IN OR BY
MEANS OF ANY KIND OF OVEN OR HEATING DEVICE) TAKES
PLACE ON THE PREMISES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH FACILITIES
ARE LOCATED IN A SEPARATE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE OR
OCCUPY SPACE IN A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE THAT IS
OCCUPIED BY OTHER BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS SCHOOLS,
CHURCHES, BOARDING HOUSES WITH COMMUNAL KITCHEN
FACILITIES, NURSING HOMES, AND DAY CARE CENTERS WHICH
HAVE KITCHENS AND ENGAGE IN THE PREPARATION OF FOOD.
IN ADDITION, MEAT CUTTING FACILITIES AND . OTHERS
CAPABT E OE DISCHARGING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF GREASE
INTO THE POTW SHALL BE REQUIRED TO INSTALL GREASE
INTERCEPTORS . THE EXCEPTION SHALL BE THOSE FACILIT S J (, , ,
GRANTED A VARIANCE BY THE DIRECTOR OF U-'P-IY ~ ~
GREASE INTERCEPTORS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR -N_ S b Ji 2_,
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INITIATED BY
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Agenda Item
STAFF SOURCE
Stewart Fonda
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Subject Wastewater Utility
Ordinance amendment
The Wastewater Utility Ordinance was revised by Council on July 17, 1995 , to incorporate additional local
enforcement authority and newly revised local limits .
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The action recommended is to add language to t he Wastewater Utility Ordinance which g ives the authority to the
City to inspect grease trap interceptors , require facility owners and operators to pump grease interceptors , and to
require fac ility owners and operators to use Best Management Practices when kitchen grease is being cleaned
into the sanitary sewer.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The Little ton /Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant Pretreatment staff has completed a study to determine if
grease from restaurants has an impact at the plant and in the sanitary sewer lines . The study results have
indicated significant maintenance costs associated with grease both at the plant and in maintaining the sewer
lines .
A procedure has been developed which allows the City to require restaurants to control the grease at the source.
New restaurants wh ich meet the criteria will be required to install and maintain grease interceptors. Restaurants
which are already doing business and have no grease interceptors are required to use the Best Management
Practice to keep all greases from entering the san itary sewer system. If a restaurant is the source of a grease
problem , the owner will be required to install a grease interceptor if it is deemed necessary.
This ordinance amendment gives the City the authority to enter the property of a restaurant owner and inspect the
equipment to assure that it is be ing maintained properly and to require the owner to adopt management practices
which will reduce the grease from the sewer system. ·
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None .
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
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MODIFICATION TO WASTEWATER CONNECTOR'S AGREE:MENT
This Modification to Wastewater Connector's Agreement, made and entered into this
___ day of , 1995, by and between the CITY OF ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as "City," acting by and through
its duly elected, qualified and authorized Mayor and City Clerk, and City of Cherry Hills
Village , a municipal corporation of the State of Colorado, hereinafter called "Cherry Hills,"
acting by and through its authorized Mayor and City Clerk;
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, on September 30, 1993, the_ parties hereto entered into an Agreement
encaptioned "Wastewater Connector's Agreement"; and
WHEREAS, Cherry Hills has the right, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
the Wastewater Connector's Agreement, to discharge sewage arising from an area referred to
in paragraph 1 of said Wastewater Connector's Agreement and depicted on Exhibit A attached
thereto (hereinafter referred to as "Sewer Service Area") into the City's sewage system for
transportation and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Cherry Hills has made a request to enlarge its Sewer Service Area to
include the entire geographic area located within the exterior boundaries of Cherry Hills as the
same now exists or may hereafter be amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to so enlarge Cherry Hills' Sewer Service Area.
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and for other good and
valuable consideration hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by the parties as follows:
1. Enlargement of Sewer Service Area. For purposes of enlarging the Cherry Hills
contract Sewer Service Area , the parties hereto agree that paragraph 1 of the Wastewater
Connector's Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following new paragraph 1
substituted in its place:
"The City hereby agrees under the conditions hereinafter set forth to treat the
sewage originating from within the geographic boundaries of Cherry Hills as the
same now exist, or as the same may hereinafter be amended from time to time
by Cherry Hills . The geographic boundaries of Cherry Hills are legally described
on Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit A-1, both of which are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. "
"Cherry Hills specifically agrees to prevent sewage from any area, other than that
described herein, from being discharged into Cherry Hills' sanitary sewage
system connected to the City's trunk line and to prevent connections to the system
from or in any area other than those described herein. "
2. Reaffirment of Wastewater Connector's Agreement. All other terms and
provisions of the Wastewater Connector's Agreement shall remain the same and in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Modification to Wastewater
Connector's Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
By :~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thomas J. Burns, Mayor
CHERRY HILLS
EXHIBIT •A•
Geographic boundari es of the City of Cherry Hills Village, County of Arapahoe,
State of Colorado: .. -.. •.
Commencing at the NW comer of the S 1/2 of the NW 114 of the NW 1/4 of
Section 2, Township S South, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian;
thence East to the SW comer of the NE 1/4 of the NB 1/4 of the NW 114,
thence North to the NW comer of the NE 1/4 of the NB 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of
said Section 2, thence East along the North line of Section 2 to the NW comer
of Section 1, Township S South, Range 68 West, continuing East along the
North line of said Section 1 to the NW comer of Section 6, Township S South,
Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, continuing P.ast along the North
line of said Section 6 to the NE comer of the NW 1/4 of said Section 6,
thence South along the East line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 7 to the center
of Section 6, Township S South, Range ·67 West, thence P.ast along die North
line of the SB 1/4 of said Section 6, 2,642.16 feet to the NB comer of the SB
. 114 of Said Section 6, thence North along the Bast line of said Section 6,
10.88 feet to the center line of Happy Canyon Road, thence South 44°35•35•
Bast 3,708.45 feet to the North 1/4 comer of Section 8, Township S South,
Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, thence. South on the West line of
the NB 1/4 of Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 67 West to the center of
said Section 8, continuing South along the West line of the SB 1/4 of said
Section 8 to the SW comer of the SE 1/4 of said Section 8, thence West tQ the
SE comer of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal
Meridian; continuing West along the South line of said Section 7 to the SE
comer of Section 12, Township S South, Range 68 West of the 6th Princl pd
Meridian, continuing West along the South lin~ of said Section 12 to the SE
corner of Section 11, Township 5 South, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal
Meridian, continuing West along the South line of said Section 11 to the SW
corner of said Section 11, thence North along the West line of said Section 11
to the SW corner of Section 2, Township 5 South, Range 68 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian, continuing North along the West line of mid Section 2 to
the point of beginning.
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NOTE!!!!!!
THIS MONTH'S WATER AND SEWER BOARD
WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995
AT 5:00 P.M.
IN THE UTILITIES' DEPARTMENT