The Tempe City Council held its regular session on March 5, 2026, addressing a variety of city business items including contract awards, procurement recognitions, and community concerns. Key procurement actions included awarding five-year contracts to Graviton Consulting Services and Oracle America for enterprise resource planning software, renewing a landscape maintenance contract with Artistic Land Management, approving a contract increase with Border States Electric Supply, and utilizing a cooperative contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for water treatment services. The council also authorized a significant job order for interior space planning and design and awarded construction contracts for sewer rehabilitation projects. Public comments focused on community safety, privacy concerns regarding surveillance contracts, and opposition to rezoning green spaces. The meeting highlighted the city's commitment to ethical procurement practices, community engagement, and infrastructure development.

Tempe City Council - Regular Session - March 5, 2026