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: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 21035MF1PA01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): NA
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the Hay Center at 3131 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77003, which includes all deposits/fees for utility services, UPIN 21035MF1PA01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 31, 2023 the Commissioners Court approved to execute a Service Outlet Location for Electrical Service with CenterPoint Energy, LLC for HAY Center located at 3131 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77003. CenterPoint requires utility provider to be identified. The Hay Project consists of the Services Center which includes administrative offices, a training room, medical counseling services, life skills classrooms, and gathering spaces. The Residential building includes gathering spaces, a kitchen, fitness room as well as the 50-unit apartments.
Expected Impact:
If this agreement is not moved forward the project it supports cannot continue.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternate service provider options as CenterPoint is the only entity that can provide the services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/31/2023
p.13; 99.
[County Engineer] Request for approval to...
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