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Harris County delays decision on using eminent domain to expand hospital in Hermann Park, demanding more public input.
Harris County commissioners have demanded greater transparency and public input before proceeding with Harris Health’s plan to use eminent domain to acquire 9 acres of Hermann Park for Ben Taub Hospital expansion.
The land, donated in 1911 for park use, could cost over $100 million, with many heirs opposing the move.
Commissioners criticized Harris Health for delayed disclosure and lack of engagement with the Hermann Park Conservancy, calling the proposed Dec. 11 vote deadline premature.
They unanimously approved four public hearings and delayed the final vote to March, emphasizing that taking parkland should be a last resort.
While Harris Health asserts the expansion is vital to address a public health emergency, concerns persist over preserving green space and using taxpayer funds.
El condado de Harris retrasa la decisión sobre el uso de dominio eminente para ampliar el hospital en Hermann Park, exigiendo más participación pública.