Legislation Details

File #: 25-5390    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request for approval to create an account specifically for the CenterPoint natural gas generator at the YET Center and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the YET Center, at 4900 Providence St., Houston, TX 77020, which includes all deposits/fees associated with the utility services.
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to create an account specifically for the CenterPoint natural gas generator at the YET Center and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the YET Center, at 4900 Providence St., Houston, TX 77020, which includes all deposits/fees associated with the utility services.
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Background and Discussion:
Authorize the Auditors to pay monthly utility bills after the account creation.

Expected Impact:
The approval of this letter will allow the completion of the natural gas generator installation, which is an emergency power source that will support our community center during power outages.


Alternative Options:
There are no alternative service provider options; CenterPoint is the natural gas provider in this area.


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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R3: Strengthen the County's emergency response function.
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