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Commission moves to secure and abate multiple unsafe structures, approves several demolition resolutions
Summary
After discussing repeated break-ins and owner-inaccessibility at the Curry property, the commission authorized securing most buildings at 601 Curry and demolition of the scale house, and adopted resolutions authorizing abatement/demolition for six other dilapidated properties.
The Clovis City Commission voted to authorize abatement actions on several properties found to be unsafe or severely dilapidated, including a mixed decision for 601 Curry where most structures will be secured and the scale house will be demolished.
City Attorney Mister Morris and Building Safety staff (Mister Wilt) briefed the commission on seven properties flagged by Building Safety. For 601 Curry, staff reported the owner appears to be a foreign‑incorporated entity currently in federal bankruptcy proceedings, and the site shows repeated break-ins, graffiti and open outbuildings. Wilt said crews have boarded or welded doors previously (three to four times) at an estimated cost of about $1,000 per securing action; vandals have returned each time.
After debate, the commission agreed to demolish the scale house at 601 Curry and to secure the remaining buildings and grain elevators as able; the motion to demolish the scale house was moved and seconded and passed unanimously. Staff noted the city's resolution process provides a 15‑day owner notice period to respond and propose corrective action; if no satisfactory response is received, the city may perform abatement and recover costs as authorized by resolution.
Separately, the commission adopted Resolutions 3300‑2025 through 3305‑2025 authorizing abatement/demolition for the properties at 905 Bridal, 421 W. Fifth, 213 Manana, 1221 Traver, 320 Merryweather and 1400 Thornton. Morris described each property's condition: roofs collapsed or missing, exterior walls and framing unstable, and fire damage in at least one case; he recommended abatement actions. Commissioner Jones moved to approve the six resolutions as a group; Commissioner Garza seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The commission directed staff to serve statutory notice to property owners and to proceed with securing, abating or demolishing as allowed if owners do not act within the notice period. Staff said demolition is generally reserved for properties that cannot be feasibly repaired or where public safety risk is high; repairs remain an option where structurally feasible.
