Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Z100-00-00-X282
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. dba CenterPoint Energy Texas
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an amendment to a utility adjustment agreement with CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. dba CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations, in the amount of $145,678.41, to provide additional scope required for the utility relocation on HCFCD Unit K142-00-00. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID Z100-00-00-X282, Agreement No. 2020-102, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
The original agreement made with CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations was in the amount of $56,070.49; however, additional scope was required to minimize impacts to adjacent residents. The additional scope required to complete the utility relocation work totaled $145,678.41. The total amended agreement amount is $201,748.90.
Expected Impact:
If this agreement is approved, it will allow for the completion of payment for the utility relocation work. Relocating the CenterPoint Energy gas line allowed Flood Control District to complete the planned rehabilitation project as designed. Restoring the channel back to the original design capacity protects the public and public infrastructure by allowing for the proper conveyance of water. The repairs also reduce the risk of flooding in the future.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternate options as CenterPoint is the one and only entity we can deal with in these matters.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Hea...
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