HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 162-01 08-14-2001 RESOLUTION NO. 162-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, ENDORSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
CONTINUING PRETREATMENT PROGRAM AS REQUIRED
BY 40 CFR 403 FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
WASTEWATER SYSTEM.
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 City of Fort Worth, 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 City of Fort Worth Wastewater System,
has entered into an Amendatory Wastewater Contract with the City of Fort Worth, 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 RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
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That the City of Richland Hills hereby endorses the implementation of a pretreatment
program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the City of Fort Worth Wastewater System with such
program to continue as long as 40 CFR 403 remains in effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by
a vote of ~ ayes, nays and abstentions this day of At,g„Gr , 2001.
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