Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 2302220197
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
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 to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and to authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 20601 1/2 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress, Texas 77433 (Intersection of Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Prairieland Crossing) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2302220197, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of the development in the area, a traffic impact analysis was conducted and submitted to Harris County Permits for review and approval. The aforementioned performed analysis warranted a traffic signal at the intersection of Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Prairieland Crossing, which the developer committed to construct.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the service outlet location statement will allow CenterPoint Energy, LLC to provide electrical service to the traffic signal, which is needed to enhance operations of the intersection of Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Prairieland Crossing.
Alternative Options:
All Traffic Signals require a power source, which is typically obtained through CenterPoint Energy, LLC. Alternative options are to place a generator, which is not reliable, or to not install traffic signals at the intersection. Both options will negatively impact operations and increase delay of the intersection.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety...
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