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): 14104MF08X01
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 44181/2 Treaschwig Rd, Spring, TX 77373 for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 1) - from 1,000' west of Aldine Westfield Rd to west of Cypress Creek - 2014, UPIN 14104MF08X01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 1) is a road project which includes installing a permanent signal to enhance traffic movement. 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 establish electrical service to the permanent traffic signal, which is needed to enhance the operation of the intersection Treaschwig Rd at Birnamwood Blvd.
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 installed/remove the traffic from 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
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Cu...
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