Legislation Details

File #: 26-0648    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 1/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute a Utility Construction Services Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $73,827.35 to relocate the utility poles that are in conflict in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, Job No. 25/0227, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): 19103MF12H01
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 Utility Construction Services Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $73,827.35 to relocate the utility poles that are in conflict in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, Job No. 25/0227, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 is a drainage improvement project that aims to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by helping to alleviate structural flood damage to homes within the community. The Utility Construction Services Agreement is necessary to facilitate the relocation of utility poles currently in conflict with the project, ensuring that construction can proceed smoothly and without obstruction.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the Utility Construction Services Agreement will authorize CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to relocate the utility poles currently in conflict with the Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. These relocations are necessary to allow Harris County to proceed with construction and ensure the successful completion of the drainage improvement...

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