Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, 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 19101MF0XW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy, 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 an agreement with CenterPoint Energy, LLC in the amount of $22,436.59, for utility relocations of facilities near White Oak Bayou (E100-00-0) at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The Proposed project is a pedestrian bridge over White Oak Bayou from Oakbrook Greenspace to De Soto St. The prefabricated steel truss is 200 feet in length with the overall bridge being 525 feet.
The proposed improvements will be a Pedestrian Bridge, approximately 220' feet span with a 14-ft clear width, and Trail to that will connect the Acres Homes neighborhood to the existing Trail on west-side of White Oak Bayou. Proposed improvements conflict with Centerpoint pole that is within a Centerpoint public easement.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the Agreement will resolve the conflict with CenterPoint, and the project will move forward
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options, the CenterPoint facilities must be relocated.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green ...
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