Legislation Details

File #: 26-2188    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 3/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/9/2026 Final action: 4/9/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute a utility agreement (Consent to Encroach) with CenterPoint Interstate Pipeline, LLC to perform the proposed installation of an RCP storm drain in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain

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 19101MF14202

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Interstate Pipeline, 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 agreement (Consent to Encroach) with CenterPoint Interstate Pipeline, LLC to perform the proposed installation of an RCP storm drain in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2.

 

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Background and Discussion:

This project generally seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resilience in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the Pine Trails Subdivision

 

Expected Impact:

 

This utility agreement (Consent to Encroach) specifically will allow Harris County to install the proposed 36” RCP storm drain and remove obstacles and regrade the ditches to direct flow from the subdivision into the channel. No impact to project schedule or staffing anticipated.

 

Alternative Options:

Alternative options would include redesigning the project to avoid the pipelines or abandonment of the project.

 

 

 

 

 

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):

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Location: Pine Trails Subdivision

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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

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CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/9/2026

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): Utility Agreement (Consent to Encroach)