Legislation Details

File #: 24-1431    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 3/13/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request for approval to establish new utility services and payment of related utility service usage costs associated with the construction to convert to an All-Electronic Toll Facility System Wide. This comprehensive system includes the Sam Houston Tollway (Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4) and the Fort Bend Parkway (Precinct 1).

Department: Toll Road Authority

Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

 

Project ID (if applicable): Barrier Free HCTRA (BFH) Program

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to establish new utility services and payment of related utility service usage costs associated with the construction to convert to an All-Electronic Toll Facility System Wide. This comprehensive system includes the Sam Houston Tollway (Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4) and the Fort Bend Parkway (Precinct 1).

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Background and Discussion:

Barrier Free HCTRA Program, entails the demolition and reconstruction of toll plazas and ramps with an all-electronic tolling system. The Program requires the establishment of new electrical and gas services to power the proposed toll gantries. Some of the existing electrical and gas services will be removed. When construction is complete, there will be recurring costs associated with the use of the toll gantries.

 

Expected Impact:

The project aligns with Harris County’s goals of providing reliable, safe, and sustainable transportation options to facilitate efficient movement of people and goods throughout the region.

Alternative Options:

No other recommended solutions for this identified need.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

X Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Roadway & Facility Infrastructure Maintenance

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: March 26, 2024

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Notice to proceed pending approval.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority

 

Attachments (if applicable): N/A