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Councilmember says city working with Texas wildlife agencies to humanely relocate ducks at Crenshaw Park
Summary
Council reported ongoing work with Texas wildlife and the parks department to humanely relocate ducks at Crenshaw Park; staff said the process requires legal and procurement steps and may take time.
A councilmember gave an update April 1 on complaints about ducks at Crenshaw Park, saying the administration and parks department have been working on a humane relocation for several months.
"They are working with the Texas Wildlife to make sure that we humanely relocate the ducks," the councilmember said, noting that the process involves legal and procurement requirements and may take time.
Why it matters: Neighbors had complained about feces and other nuisance issues around Crenshaw Park. The statement indicates the city is pursuing a relocation that is intended to be humane and compliant with state wildlife regulations.
What the record shows: The councilmember thanked the parks department for addressing the concern and asked the public for patience with the timeline; no funding appropriation or formal contract award for the relocation was included in the meeting transcript excerpt.
Ending: The city reports work in progress and will proceed through required procurement and legal steps before a relocation is carried out.
