Primary Department: County Engineer
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): 23104MF2XH01
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 for 3778 ½ Fry Road, Katy Texas 77449 (Intersection of Fry Road and Westfield Pkwy Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal associated with Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Package - Fry Road Project, UPIN 23104MF2XH01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Traffic signal warrants were performed for a traffic impact study as part of traffic improvement project on Fry Road, the analysis warranted a traffic signal at the intersection of Fry Road and Westfield Pkwy Drive. Currently the intersection is unsignalized and has stop sign control for minor street. The signal will be constructed under Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Package - Fry Road - 2023 - UPIN 23104MF2XH01, Precinct 4. Project.
Expected Impact:
The project will install a new traffic signal at the intersection with exclusive left turn lanes and extend the capacity of the existing left turn lanes along Fry Road, to safely handle the demands of the current and future traffic volumes. The improvements will alleviate congestion, reduce delays, and provide safe mobility for residents, pedestrians, and drivers through the intersection.
Alternative Options:
All traffic signals require a reliable and uninterrupted power source for continuous operations, which is typically obtained through CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. Alternative options are to provide a gas operated generator, which is not reliable nor feasible, or not to install traffic signal at the intersection. Both options will negatively impact operations and deteriorate safety and efficiency. If not approved, the residents and road users will not benefit from the safety and mobility improvements at this location .
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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: Increase safety and efficiency of intersection operation through the installation of signal and exclusive storage lanes for turning traffic.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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12/05/2023 |
49 |
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering LLC in the amount of $398,313.00 for Professional Engineering Services for the Proposed Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Fry Road Package - 2023, UPIN 23104MF2XH01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, Current Participation: 100%. |
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01/23/2025 |
54 |
Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, seven (7) road easement tracts for the public project known as Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Package - Fry Road - 2023, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23104MF2XH01, Precinct 4. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 3778 ½ Fry Road, Katy Texas 77449
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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$1200 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., Senior Director, Capital Project Infrastructure, Harris County Engineering Department.
Attachments (if applicable): Service Outlet Location and Data Statement for Electric Service Agreement.