Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 23035MF2NK01
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 94301/2 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77065 (intersection of North Eldridge Parkway and Fetlock Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23035MF2NK01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Traffic Signal - North Eldridge Parkway at Fetlock Drive is a project to enhance traffic movements at the existing intersection. The service outlet location statement is needed to establish electrical service from CenterPoint Energy, LLC to power the new traffic signal.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the service outlet location statement will allow CenterPoint Energy, LLC to establish electrical service to the traffic signal, which is needed to enhance the operation of the intersection of North Eldridge Parkway at Fetlock Drive.
Alternative Options:
All traffic signals require a power source, which is typically obtained through CenterPoint Energy, LLC. Alternative options are to place a generator, which is not reliable, or to not install a traffic signal at the intersection. Both options will negatively impact operations and increase the delay of the intersection.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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