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
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 the installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy and to authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 9506 1/2 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77065 (intersection of North Eldridge Pkwy at Fetlock Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
A traffic study was conducted at North Eldridge Pkwy at Fetlock Drive, which warranted a traffic signal at the intersection. The traffic signal will enhance safety as it relates to the intersection operations. The service outlet location statement is needed to establish electrical service from CenterPoint Energy to power the traffic signal.
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 the public safety and operation of the intersection of North Eldridge Pkwy at Fetlock 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 not install the traffic signal at the intersection. Both options pose a public safety concern and will impact the operation and increase delay of the intersection.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
x Transportation
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