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): UPIN 22208MF2H701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations
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 Utility Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations in connection with Dula Lane and Related Infrastructure Drainage Improvements project - 2020, UPIN 22208MF2H701, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The Dula Lane and Related Infrastructure Drainage Improvements project is located in Northwest Harris County in Precinct 3. The scope of work for this utility agreement includes installation of drainage improvements such as reinforced concrete pipes, inlets, and swales. This utility agreement will allow Harris County to work within easements belonging to CenterPoint Energy to complete the project as designed.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. This utility agreement is a step in the process to reduce the financial, physical, and emotional burden flood damage places on homeowners.
Alternative Options:
Alternative options include redesigning the drainage improvements and abandoning the project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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