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Clovis commission approves two demolition abatement resolutions for unsafe properties
Summary
The commission adopted Resolutions 3350-2026 and 3351-2026 to authorize abatement by demolition for 404 Tennessee and 217 John Doe if owners do not present an acceptable plan within the 15-day notice period; staff said they prefer voluntary compliance.
The Clovis City Commission voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions authorizing abatement by demolition for two residential properties the city's building-safety staff have deemed unsafe.
City staff described the first property at 404 Tennessee (owner Julian Abalos) as damaged by fire with significant interior and roof damage; the staff packet included photos and a building-safety determination that the structure was not capable of repair. The second property, listed in the packet as 217 John Doe, has been partially dismantled and bears structural loss that staff characterized as beyond repair.
The resolutions (3350-2026 and 3351-2026) give property owners 15 days to communicate a remediation plan; staff said they routinely attempt to work with owners and that demolition action is a last resort if owners fail to propose an acceptable plan. The city attorney and building-safety representative explained that the resolution keeps the process moving while preserving opportunities for voluntary correction.
Commissioner Jones moved the resolutions, with Commissioner Paula seconding; the motion carried unanimously. Staff said they hope property owners will begin corrective work the following week but that the resolution will allow the city to proceed if voluntary compliance does not occur.
The meeting record does not indicate any immediate demolition activity; instead, staff emphasized outreach to property owners and the 15-day communication period in the resolution process.
