Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Parkland Landscaping License Agreement granting the Villages of Hidden Lake Homeowners Association Inc. permission to install landscaping improvements and provide private parkland maintenance for a public park within the Villages of Hidden Lake Subdivisions until the Villages of Hidden Lake is annexed by the City.
Summary
The Villages of Hidden Lake Homeowners Association (HOA) wishes to improve and maintain City parkland that is within their subdivision and located at the intersection of Hidden Park Dr. and Bandice Ln.
This agreement allows the HOA to make the improvements, but also requires them to mow and maintain landscaping and other improvements within the public park, maintain liability insurance, and indemnify the City for any personal injury or property damage claims arising from maintenance activities performed by or on behalf of the HOA until the Villages of Hidden Lake is annexed by the City.
The HOA was created to administer the affairs of the Villages of Hidden Lake pursuant to the terms of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Villages of Hidden Lake recorded under Document No. 2003103969 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, May 8, 2003 as amended, and has the authority to levy assessments against the lots within the Villages of Hidden Lake to provide a permanent source of funding for the HOA to pay for mowing and maintenance of landscaping within the parks dedicated to the City.
The City Attorney has reviewed this license agreement.
Deadline for City Council Action
There is no deadline for action on this item.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of this license agreement.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Drafter
James Hemenes
Parks & Recreation Director