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Downtown vacancy and the grease trap program
Summary
Commissioner Austin said downtown looks bad with vacant storefronts, blamed the oil and grease program for scaring away the Don Julio's/Patio Grill project, and asked for a 'tiger team' to help stalled projects; staff will bring grease-trap ordinance options to a workshop.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Lost restaurant and retail projects mean lost jobs, tax base and downtown vitality.
✅Who benefits
Reform could help new restaurants and small businesses open downtown.
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