599 E. Morgan St. restaurant grease trap and roof
Summary
A grease trap behind the Morgan Street building is caving in and has clogged the city's alley sewer main for years, forcing repeated city repairs. Strader will get the water department involved.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has paid for repeated sewer main clearing in the alley for years because of grease blockages.
City taxpayers and the sewer system benefit if the discharge is stopped.
Taxpayers have been footing the bill for repeated sewer cleanouts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Unsafe Building and Hearing Authority - Aug 19, 2026
A restaurant's grease trap concrete is caving in over a cavity, and the roof remains unrepaired after years of broken promises. A sinkhole has opened in the parking lot. The board is sending a deadline letter before considering stronger orders.
Unsafe Building and Hearing Authority - Apr 15, 2026
A grease trap behind the Morgan Street building is caving in and has clogged the city's alley sewer main for years, forcing repeated city repairs. Strader will get the water department involved.
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