Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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 execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills at 4515 Kilnar, Houston, TX 77048 electrical power serving a newly installed fountain at the Reverend Lawson Detention Basin, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
A water fountain and the associated electrical infrastructure have been installed at the Lawson Stormwater Detention Basin. Approval of service is needed to establish permanent electrical service from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to power the fountain.
Expected Impact:
Establishing permanent electrical service will allow the fountain to operate as intended and provide the water circulation and aeration necessary to help improve conditions within the basin.
Alternative Options:
The alternative options would be to:
Use a generator to power the fountain. This would require additional operations and maintenance, fuel, and staff resources and would be less efficient and more costly than permanent electrical service.
Do not provide electrical service. This would prevent the fountain from operating and would leave the recently installed fountain and associated ele...
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