Legislation Details

File #: 26-2837    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 4/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute a Facilities Extension Agreement with CenterPoint Energy, LLC, in the amount of $3,838.00 for the installation of a new security light at Jones Road Park and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 9824 1/2 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065 for electrical power serving the security light, UPIN 26103DR3JJ01, Precinct 3.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Attachments: 1. 26-2837-UA-Pct 3 Jones Road Park-CenterPoint FEA - Jones Road Park Security Light.pdf
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:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): 26103DR3JJ01
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 Facilities Extension Agreement with CenterPoint Energy, LLC, in the amount of $3,838.00 for the installation of a new security light at Jones Road Park and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 9824 1/2 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065 for electrical power serving the security light, UPIN 26103DR3JJ01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
To further enhance the safety and overall experience at Jones Road Park, located at 9800 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065, Harris County Precinct 3 desires to provide a new parking lot security light installed by CenterPoint on an existing CenterPoint pole at the entrance of the parking lot.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the Facility Extension Agreement will allow CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC to provide electrical service to the security light which is needed to enhance safety.

Alternative Options:
All CenterPoint provided guard/security lights require a power source. Alternative option is to provide multiple solar lights at this location to provide 100% illumination throughout the night, which will be the more costly option.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more ju...

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