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Board discusses possible donation of Mottswoods parcels to Shirley Heinze Land Trust over deed-restricted acreage

5580616 · August 7, 2025
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Staff briefed the board on discussions with the Shirley Heinze Land Trust about donating 20 acres of deed-restricted Mottswoods property that must remain in a natural state; staff said the city owns 33 acres across three parcels and would need an updated legal survey to proceed.

The Parks Board on Aug. 6 heard a staff briefing about potential transfer of a portion of the city-owned Mottswoods property to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust. Superintendent Shannon said the city owns 33 acres across three parcels, but a deed restriction applies to 20 acres that requires the land be preserved “forever in its present natural state as a forest and…

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