Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 1/8/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8B2 
ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Introduce and hold the first public hearing to adopt an ordinance 
amending Tempe City Code Chapter 27, Sewers and Sewage Disposal; Article I, Sewers – 
Pretreatment, Sections 27-3, 27-4, 27-10, 27-11, 27-21 through 27-23, 27-32, 27-36, 27-42, 27-46, 27-
51, 27-52, 27-54, 27-56, 27-57 through 27-61, 27-63, 27-71, 27-82, 27-86, 27-91, 27-96, 27-97, and 27-
123; and Article II, Sewers – General, Sections 27-151, 27-155, 27-175, 27-176, 27-192, and 27-194 
through 27-197. The second and final public hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2026. (Ordinance No. 
O2026.03)
FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A
RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Ordinance No. O2026.03.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  The amendments recommended to the ordinance, Chapter 27 of 
the Tempe City Code, were made to align with the Federal Pretreatment Streamlining Rule as adopted 
by Arizona. Amendments update practices related to Pretreatment Program enforcement activities, 
ensure the Code remains consistent with sewer use ordinance regulatory requirements, and streamline 
program administration.
The proposed ordinance updates definitions, enforcement procedures and other relevant sections of 
Chapter 27 to reflect these requirements and practices. These changes are necessary to maintain 
compliance with applicable regulations and to enhance the effectiveness of the City’s pretreatment and 
wastewater programs.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. ORDINANCE (CH. 27).DOCX
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Craig Caggiano, Deputy Public Works Director - Water, (480) 858-2160
Department Director:  Tara Ford, Public Works Director  
Legal review by:  Janis L. Bladine, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Drew Rostain, Environmental Services Supervisor