The county is authorizing CenterPoint Energy to upgrade or install new gas lines, meters, and related equipment to provide natural gas service at sites where emergency generators are being installed. All associated deposits and fees will be covered under the Emergency Generators project budget.
What it means for you
Residents in Precinct 4 will have county facilities equipped with emergency generators connected to natural gas service, funded through an existing project.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.