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File #: 24-0917    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 24203 1/2 Colonial Parkway, Katy, TX 77493 (Intersection of Colonial Parkway and Park West Green Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 19101MF0ZE01, Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. 24-0917-Utility Agreement-UPIN 19101MF0ZE01-24203 ½ Colonial Pkwy, Katy, TX 77493
Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

Project ID (if applicable):N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy, LLC

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 24203 1/2 Colonial Parkway, Katy, TX 77493 (Intersection of Colonial Parkway and Park West Green Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 19101MF0ZE01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of the development in the area, a traffic impact analysis was conducted and submitted to Harris County Permits for review and approval. The aforementioned performed analysis warranted a traffic signal at the intersection of Colonial Parkway and Park West Green Drive, which the developer committed to construct.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the service outlet location statement will allow CenterPoint Energy to provide electrical service to the traffic signal, which is needed to enhance operations of the intersection of Colonial Parkway and Park West Green Drive.

Alternative Options:
All Traffic Signals require a power source, which is typically obtained through CenterPoint Energy. 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.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Cus...

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