Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, 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: 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 transfer ownership of the electrical service account for the Fellows CCTV camera at 3402 1/2 S Sam Houston Pkwy, TX 77047, from TxDOT to HCTRA with recurring usage costs for the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system (Precinct 1).
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Background and Discussion:
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have become an integral part of modern roadway infrastructure. Their use has increased significantly over the past decade as governments and transportation agencies seek to improve road safety, monitor traffic flow, and deter criminal activity. Roadway CCTV systems typically consist of strategically placed cameras that provide real-time visual data to traffic control centers and law enforcement agencies.
The deployment of CCTV cameras on roadways offers a range of benefits. For example, these cameras enhance traffic management by enabling authorities to monitor congestion, quickly identify accidents, and coordinate emergency responses.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the CCTV Service ownership transfer will enable CenterPoint Energy to transfer the service account from TxDOT to HCTRA since this CCTV provides video coverage along the Sam Houston Tollway and will be consistent with other electrical services for adjacent CCTV c...
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