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Clovis Unified board authorizes eminent‑domain proceedings for Terry P. Bradley Educational Center right of way, 5‑1
Summary
The Clovis Unified Governing Board voted 5‑1 to adopt Resolution No. 4034 authorizing eminent‑domain proceedings to acquire a right of way for street improvements related to the Terry P. Bradley Educational Center; one board member opposed and one was absent.
The Clovis Unified Governing Board voted on Feb. 19, 2025, to adopt Resolution No. 4034 authorizing eminent‑domain proceedings to acquire a right of way and construct public street improvements related to the Terry P. Bradley Educational Center. The motion passed 5‑1; Board Member Clinton Olivier voted no, and Vice‑President Steven Fogg was absent for the remainder of the meeting.
The board conducted a public hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity at 6:52 p.m.; the minutes indicate two public speakers addressed the hearing but do not record their remarks. The resolution directs the district to proceed with the legal steps necessary to acquire the right of way for the specified public improvements.
Board President Yolanda Moore presided over the meeting. Board members voting in favor were Hugh Awtrey, Deena Combs‑Flores, Moore, Tiffany Stoker Madsen and Wilma Tom Hashimoto. The 5‑1 vote was recorded on the motion reported in open session following closed session proceedings.
The resolution authorizes the district to commence eminent‑domain proceedings; the minutes do not specify parcel descriptions, compensation estimates, or a timeline for acquisition. Next procedural steps under state law typically include appraisal, offer and, if necessary, initiation of condemnation; the minutes do not record those specifics. The board did not attach further conditions to the authorization in the recorded motion.
The board adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
