Legislation Details

File #: 25-5231    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for Fifteen (15) Streetlights, serviced by underground conductors at Barret Crossing, UPIN 24103MF3AW01, Precinct 3.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN #: 24103MF3AW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for Fifteen (15) Streetlights, serviced by underground conductors at Barret Crossing, UPIN 24103MF3AW01, Precinct 3.
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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 agreement involves CenterPoint Energy providing, installing, owning, and maintaining Fifteen (15) underground streetlights. Project installation is funded by Precinct 3.
The monthly street lighting service rate and the additional cost of electrical power and energy will be covered by MUD 50 and their Competitive Retailer of choice.

Expected Impact:

Increase Safety, Crime Deterrence, Community Well-Being - This action allows CenterPoint Energy to provide street lighting service for this area




Alternative Options:

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

County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and res...

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