Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Alan R. Black, P.E., Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): P500-06-00-E006
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a utility adjustment agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $186,196, to provide for the proposed removal of facilities near HCFCD Unit P500-06-00, Lauder Stormwater Detention basin, Phase 2 near Gault Road. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID P500-06-00-E006, Agreement No. 2022-80, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC facilities within the Castlewood Subdivision need to be abandoned and removed prior to start of construction work in Project ID P500-06-00-E006 Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 2, Compartment 1 project. Construction for Project ID P500-06-00-E006 is scheduled to bid in January 2022 and start construction in April 2022.
Expected Impact:
Due to the nature of the work, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC requires that their crew abandon and remove utilities from the project site. Once the power poles and cables are removed from the project site, the selected contractor can start clearing and grubbing of the project. Project ID P500-06-00-E006 will be constructed successfully and will improve the flooding issue in the area.
Alternative Options:
There are no viable alternatives to this item being requested. This utility conflict must be resolved to successfully construct Project ID P500-06-00-E006 and improve the flooding issue in the area.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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