Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E., Executive Director
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): N/A
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 establish new electrical service for a CCTV camera located at 11800 1/2 Alief Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77082 (Precinct 4).
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Background and Discussion:
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are an integral part of modern roadway infrastructure. Roadway CCTV systems typically consist of strategically placed cameras that provide real-time visual data to traffic control centers and law enforcement agencies.
This location will enhance traffic management by enabling authorities to monitor congestion in real time, quickly identify accidents or stalled vehicles, and coordinate emergency response efforts more efficiently.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the Service Outlet Location (SOL) statement will allow CenterPoint Energy to activate the service to power the Brays Bayou Camera. The implementation of CCTV cameras on roadways is expected to yield several benefits. Enhanced real-time monitoring will likely lead to quicker detection and response to traffic incidents, thereby reducing accident clearance times and minimizing traffic congestion.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions for this identified need.
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