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File #: 25-2739    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Utility Agreement Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/23/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for seventeen (17) streetlights on William Tell St., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2.
Attachments: 1. 25-2739-(UA)-UPIN 23035MF2M401-CenterPoint Energy-Street Light, William Tell St-P2
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Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Utility Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): 23035MF2M401
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy

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 an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for seventeen (17) streetlights on William Tell St., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Precinct is responding to residents needs for illumination to improve nighttime visibility and make the roadway safer for vehicles and pedestrians. The area is not covered by a utility franchise agreement, so street lighting is not provided. The agreement involves CenterPoint Energy providing, installing, owning, and maintaining street lighting services at a rate of $3.47 per streetlight for the installation of Seventeen (17) lights. Project is funded by Precinct 2.

Expected Impact:
Increase Safety, Crime Deterrence, Community Well-Being - This action allows CenterPoint Energy to provide street lighting service for this area.

Alternative Options:
No alternative options, the streetlights will not be installed in this area.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maint...

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