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Lakeway will take over mowing for Serene Hills median on biweekly basis; cap set at $45,000
Summary
After discussion and public comment the council approved taking responsibility for mowing Serene Hills Drive medians on a biweekly schedule starting next fiscal year, capped at $45,000 and limited to mowing (not irrigation or monument upkeep).
The Lakeway City Council voted unanimously June 16 to assume mowing responsibility for the Serene Hills Drive median on a biweekly schedule, with costs capped at $45,000 and maintenance to start at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Staff presented a proposal comparing the city—s existing vendor quote (weekly service) with the Serene Hills Homeowners Association—s current biweekly maintenance. The city—s weekly estimate for full maintenance had been presented as about $85,200; staff said that taking the median onto the city—s maintenance roster at the vendor—s weekly rate would align Serene Hills with other major collectors the city maintains weekly. Staff also emphasized they typically maintain only mowing and not decorative monuments, trees, irrigation or planting beds on other right-of-way medians.
Representing the HOA, Gary Mailman thanked the council and said the HOA—s preference was for the city to accept responsibility. Mailman asked whether repairs to median damage would also be covered; staff replied repairs would require a separate agenda item and were not part of the mowing agreement under consideration.
Several council members said Serene Hills had been maintained biweekly for some time without homeowner complaints and suggested matching that schedule to reduce costs. Staff and the council discussed the quality-control risks of extending the mowing interval citywide; staff noted that the city moved other medians from biweekly to weekly in the past after receiving public complaints about tall grass and debris. Council ultimately amended the motion to match the HOA—s biweekly schedule, limit the scope to mowing (not monuments, irrigation or trees), not-to-exceed $45,000 in annual cost, and to begin service with the FY26 budget year. Council asked staff to monitor contractor quality and return to council if complaints rose.
The motion to approve the biweekly mowing agreement as described passed unanimously, 6-0.
