Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 23101MF2XP01
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 22306 1/2 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX 77073 (Intersection of Imperial Valley Drive and Doubletree Glen Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23101MF2XP01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Rebuilding the traffic signal at the intersection of Imperial Valley Drive and Doubletree Glen Drive is a project that aims to enhanced traffic movements at the existing intersection. The service outlet location statement is needed to establish electrical service from CenterPoint Energy, LLC to power the 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 Imperial Valley Drive and Doubletree Glen 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 traffic signals at the intersection. Both options will negatively impact operations and increase delay of the intersection.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
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