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Tulare County board approves resolution of necessity to begin eminent domain for Avenue 280 widening
Summary
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire portions of two parcels needed to widen Avenue 280 between Visalia and Farmersville, citing public benefit and project schedule.
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution of necessity authorizing staff and counsel to begin eminent domain proceedings for property needed to widen Avenue 280 between Visalia and Farmersville.
Resource Management Agency representative Reid Chenkie told the board the action would enable the county to complete right-of-way acquisitions that remain outstanding while continuing negotiations with property owners. "We don't intend to prevent continued discussions or negotiations with the property owners by doing this action," Chenkie said, adding that staff prefers negotiated acquisitions but…
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