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): UPIN 22104MF2G301
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 13902 ½ Crosby Freeway, Houston, Texas 77049 (intersection of Beltway 8 at US-90) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 22104MF2G301, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The existing service at 14122 ½ Crosby Freeway is 3,000 feet from the intersection. On February 6th, 2022, a construction crew damaged over 300 feet of conduit and accompanying conductors. Assessment of damage and recommended course of repairs determined that a new service drop at half the distance would be the most cost-effective means to restore electrical service to the existing traffic signal. The subject traffic control signal is maintained and operated by Harris County per an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that was approved by Commissioner’s Court on February 24th, 2009.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the service outlet location statement will allow CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to provide electrical service to the traffic signal, which is needed to enhance operations of the intersection of Beltway 8 at US-90.
Alternative Options:
All Traffic Signals require a power source, which is typically obtained through CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. Alternative options are to place a generator, which is not reliable, or to not install traffic signals at the intersection. Both options will negatively impact operations and increase delay of the intersection.
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): N/A
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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02/24/09 |
1.d.1.c |
Recommendation for appropriate officials to take necessary actions to complete the transactions and for the County Judge to execute agreements/amendments with:
TxDOT for advance funding in the amount of $5,476,620 for construction, operation, and maintenance of the mainlanes and entrance and exit ramps on a section of the Sam Houston Tollway from east of Old Humble Road to south of US-90 in Precincts 1, 2, and 4. |
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 13902 ½ Crosby Freeway, Houston, Texas 77049
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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1070 - Mobility Fund Project ID: 22104MF2G301 / Fund: 1070 / PCB: PCT01 /DEPT: 10180136 / GL Account: 619040 / Activity Code: Next |
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): n/a
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief, Engineering & Architectural Services, OCE
Attachments (if applicable): SOLS