Legislation Details

File #: 26-5913    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for 28-45 watt, LED, 4800 lumen, cobra style luminaires/8' arms, on existing wood pole serviced by overhead conductors, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2.
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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): 23035MF2M401

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy

 

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 an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for 28-45 watt, LED, 4800 lumen, cobra style luminaires/8' arms, on existing wood pole serviced by overhead conductors, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2.

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Background and Discussion:

The Precinct is responding to residents’ needs for illumination to improve nighttime visibility and make the roadway safer for vehicles and pedestrians. The area is not covered by a utility franchise agreement, so street lighting is not provided. The agreement involves CenterPoint Energy providing, installing, owning, and maintaining street lighting services at a rate of $3.48 per streetlight for the installation of 28-45 watt, LED,4800 lumen, cobra style luminaires, w/8' arms. Project is funded by Precinct 2. Project is funded by Precinct 2.

Expected Impact:

Increase Safety, Crime Deterrence, Community Well-Being - This action allows CenterPoint Energy to provide street lighting for this area.

 

Alternative Options:

No alternative options, streetlights will not be installed in this area.

 

 

 

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):  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:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Location: Frick Rd between Veteran Memorial Dr. & Ann Louise Rd.
Address (if applicable): Frick Rd between Veteran Memorial Dr. & Ann Louise Rd.

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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$1169.28

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

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., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services

Office of the County Engineer

 

Attachments (if applicable): Street Light Agreement - Frick rd. - Combined.