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Public commenter raises concerns about TxDOT condemnation of Edward Rendon Senior Parkland and potential removal of historic pecan trees
Summary
A public commenter asked the Environmental Commission to seek staff coordination with TxDOT after alleging TxDOT condemned 0.6 acres of Edward Rendon Senior Park and placed $1,160,000 in escrow without apparent compliance with Land and Water Conservation Fund protections.
A member of the public raised concerns about proposed I‑35 construction impacts on Edward Rendon Senior Park (City of Austin parkland), saying Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) used condemnation proceedings and placed $1,160,000 in escrow for roughly 0.6 acres of parkland without apparent compliance with Land and Water Conservation Fund protections under Section 6(f).
The commenter, who identified himself as Santiago, told the commission he had…
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