Legislation Details

File #: 26-1725    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 the removal of the existing overhead facilities with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC within the Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision, at no cost to Harris County, that are currently in conflict with Harris County Flood Control's access requirements, UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): 19103MF14801
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 the removal of the existing overhead facilities with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC within the Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision, at no cost to Harris County, that are currently in conflict with Harris County Flood Control's access requirements, UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project is designed to enhance stormwater management within the subdivision. The project aims to reduce flood risk and increase community resiliency by mitigating potential structural flood damage to homes in the Tower Oaks Plaza community. Specifically, the project will provide drainage improvements designed to achieve a 50-year level of service, helping to protect properties and infrastructure from significant flooding events.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the Service Outlet Location (SOL) statement will allow CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric to remove the overhead facilities, located at or near 13410 Forest Cove Dr, Cypress, TX 77429. Removal of the overhead facilities is essential to prevent obstruction of access required by Harris County...

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