AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The City of Amarillo said it has terminated a private mowing contract after some city parks failed to meet maintenance standards ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Temporary contracted crews and Parks and Recreation Department staff are now being used to address a mowing backlog across the park system, including after hours.
“The city recognizes that the condition of some parks, including the mowing of grass areas in the parks, has not met the expectations of our residents during this growing season,” Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kashuba said in a news release. “We have heard the concerns shared by park users and neighbors, and we agree that our parks should reflect the level of care our community expects.”…