Legislation Details

File #: 24-6625    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 10/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2024 Final action: 10/29/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for six (6) streetlights on Pine Desert Ln., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2.
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): 23035MF2M401
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy

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):
title
Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for six (6) streetlights on Pine Desert Ln., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Precinct is responding to residents needs for illumination to improve nighttime visibility and make the roadway safer for vehicles and pedestrians. The area is not covered by a utility franchise agreement, so street lighting is not provided. The agreement involves CenterPoint Energy providing, installing, owning, and maintaining street lighting services at a rate of $11.01 per streetlight for the installation of six (6) lights. Project is funded by Precinct 2.

Expected Impact:
Increase Safety, Crime Deterrence, Community Well-Being - This action allows CenterPoint Energy to provide street lighting service for the project.

Alternative Options:
No alternative options, the streetlights will not be installed in this area.

Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken




Location: Pine Desert Ln from dead-end to dead-end
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 2

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