Legislation Details

File #: 26-1722    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 3/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 7400 1/2 Fairbanks North Houston Road, Houston, TX, 77040, for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23101MF2S101, Precinct 1.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, 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 - 23101MF2S101
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC

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): N/A
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 a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 7400 1/2 Fairbanks North Houston Road, Houston, TX, 77040, for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23101MF2S101, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Rebuilding a traffic signal at the intersection of Fairbanks North Houston Road at Battleoak Drive is a project that aims to enhanced traffic movements at the existing intersection. The service outlet location statement is needed to establish electrical service from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to power the traffic signal.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the service outlet location statement will allow CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to provide electrical service to the traffic signal, which is needed to enhance operations at the intersection of Fairbanks North Houston Road at Battleoak Drive.




Alternative Options:
All traffic signals require a power source, which is typically obtained through CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. Alternative options are to place a generator, which is not reliable, or to n...

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