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Tesera residents press city over public parkland, bond constraints and HOA costs
Summary
Residents of the Tesera neighborhood told Lago Vista City Council they were led to believe community amenities were private, while city and developer officials said title, tax-exempt bond restrictions and state law limit quick fixes. Council directed staff and bond counsel to research deed corrections and return with options.
Residents of the Tesera subdivision pressed the Lago Vista City Council on June 12 over whether amenities including the pool, pavilion and trails are public parkland or HOA property and who must pay to operate them.
The issue arose after multiple residents told the council they bought homes expecting “amenities” for residents only, but later learned portions of the community’s pool, pavilion, parking and some trails were conveyed to the city and are subject to public access. Residents said disclosure during sales and marketing was misleading and asked the city to seek remedies.
At the meeting, Darlene Luke, a Hines representative, said the developer is willing to work with the city ‘‘to resolve the issue in a way that everybody would...benefit’’ but that legal and tax constraints limit quick fixes. She also asked for meetings with city counsel and staff.…
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