Councilor proposes Lake Jackson boat‑tour RFP; staff told to study dock cost
Apr 7, 2026
Council member Lidell proposed offering short guided boat tours and rentals at the city pier and suggested issuing an RFP to find an operator; council asked staff to first estimate dock/infrastructure costs and coordinate with CRA/TDC before issuing an RFP.
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Council member Lidell said visitors often ask for quicker, guided experiences at Lake Jackson and suggested the city pursue short boat rides or rental services from the city pier. He proposed issuing an RFP to find an operator and discussed adding a floating dock, operations area and storage on the lake’s left side near the swimming area; he suggested partnering with the community redevelopment agency (CRA) for infrastructure costs.
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