25C - SEWER SYSTEM FATS OILS AND GREASE CONTROL PROGRAM SUPPORT

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.Ver,~.µ REQUEST FOR ~i:k COUNCIL ACTION }ti CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 1, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1'' Reading WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ? Ordinance on 2~" Reading & CONTRACTING, INC. FOR SEWER ? Implementing F;esolution SYSTEM FATS, OILS AND GREASE ? Set Public Hearing For______ CONTROL PROGRAM SUPPORT CONTINUED TO -tt ~ F I LE N U N1 B E R . L _ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Environmental Engineering and Contracting, Inc. for a six-month term in the amount of $90,000 for support services for the City's sewer system fats, oils, and grease control program. DISCUSSION In October 2004, the City adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 39 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to control the discharge of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from food service establishments to the City's sewer collection system. In January 2005, the City's Public Works Agency began implementation of a comprehensive FOG control program that includes regular inspections of all food service establishments to insure compliance with the ordinance. The FOG ordinance and program are required by the California State Water Quality Control Board. Several years ago staff solicited proposals for support services for the FOG control program from qualified firms. Environmental Engineering and Contracting, Inc. (EEC) was selected based on their qualifications, past experience and capacity to perform the required work. EEC, Inc. continues to provide excellent service to the City in support of the FOG control program. They have extensive experience both as a firm and at the staff level in developing and operating similar programs throughout Southern California. Their fees are reasonable and all of the services are provided on an as-needed basis. 25C-1