Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 110, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances by Adopting a New Article XI, Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention, and Amending Related Utility Provisions
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2:1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance of the City);
(2:3: Performance management tools and new technologies, identify opportunities for internal efficiencies and continuous improvement to foster and reinforce a high performing organizational culture)
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Ryan Gillingham, PE - Director of Public Works
Michael George – Assistant Director of Public Works
Tracey Cottrell – Water Utilities Supervisor
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
? Approval of the Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
? The proposed Ordinance establishes a comprehensive Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention program in Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances. The program is intended to protect the City's public water supply and public water system from contamination or pollution caused by actual or potential cross connections and backflow incidents.
The Ordinance adopts requirements for hazard evaluation, approved backflow prevention assemblies, installation, testing, maintenance, reporting, tester registration, customer service inspections, access, fees, and enforcement. It also amends related utility provisions in Chapter 110, so the requirements are applied consistently to customers in the City's water system.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
? The City currently enforces minimum cross connection control and backflow prevention requirements established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Related requirements also appear in the City's utility, fire, construction, plumbing, and engineering standards. The proposed Ordinance consolidates and strengthens these protections by creating a dedicated Cross Connection Control...
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