Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 19103MF12H01
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 Utility Construction Services Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $73,827.35 to relocate the utility poles that are in conflict in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, Job No. 25/0227, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 is a drainage improvement project that aims to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by helping to alleviate structural flood damage to homes within the community. The Utility Construction Services Agreement is necessary to facilitate the relocation of utility poles currently in conflict with the project, ensuring that construction can proceed smoothly and without obstruction.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the Utility Construction Services Agreement will authorize CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to relocate the utility poles currently in conflict with the Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. These relocations are necessary to allow Harris County to proceed with construction and ensure the successful completion of the drainage improvement project.
Alternative Options:
Due to the nature of the conflicts caused by the utility poles, no alternative solutions are feasible. If the poles remain in their current locations, they will not only delay Harris County’s construction progress but also prolong flooding issues within the community.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H6: Expand neighborhood drainage programs.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Utility Construction Services Agreement