Lake Jackson council orders May bond election, approves CIP changes and permits early-morning concrete pour

Lake Jackson City Council members on Feb. 3 approved a series of ordinances, funding actions and a construction variance, including an ordinance ordering an $18 million bond election for May 3, acceptance of a $2,138,700 Texas General Land Office mitigation grant for Pine Ditch, amendments to half‑cent tax CIP projects to fund Hurricane Burrell repairs, and a one‑day variance to allow early‑morning concrete pouring at the Brazoria County SPCA shelter site.

The council unanimously approved the second reading of the ordinance ordering a bond election on May 3, 2025, that would place three propositions totaling $18,000,000 before city voters for drainage, street improvements and renovation of public facilities. James (staff) told the council the redlined changes recommended after bond counsel review were included in the packet; Dan Martinez of Winstead, identified at the meeting as bond counsel, had presented at the prior meeting. Councilwoman Seth moved the ordinance; Councilman Baker seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: The bond, if approved by voters, would fund capital projects the council identified as priorities for streets, drainage and facility renovations.

The council approved consent-agenda items that included the second reading of Ordinance No. 2296 (an amendment to Chapter 62 to prohibit public urination and defecation in the Lake Jackson Code of Ordinances), acceptance of the Texas General Land Office community development block grant — mitigation (CDBG‑MIT) award of $2,138,700 for improvements to Pine Ditch, and a resolution (No. 968) setting the May 3 election to fill council positions 1, 3 and 5. Councilman Sahana moved approval of the consent items; Councilor Buell seconded. The consent items were adopted by voice vote.

The council also unanimously approved…