Fresno seeks easement for Shields Avenue Trail through eminent domain
Fresno plans to acquire a permanent street easement from Jose R. Gomez Gutierrez at the southwest corner of East Shields Avenue and North Fresno Street for the Shields Avenue Trail project. Because negotiations did not succeed, the city would authorize eminent-domain proceedings. The project is part of a planned seven-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail, and project funds—not the General Fund—would cover acquisition and legal costs. The source does not show a council vote or adoption date.
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property rights on a parcel located at the southwest corner of East Shields Avenue and North Fresno Street, to benefit the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project (Council District 7): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a permanent public street easement on a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 445-041-41, owned by Jose R. Gutierrez Gomez, for the construction of the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of a permanent public street easement over, under, through, and across a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 445-041-41, owned by Jose R. Gutierrez Gomez, for the construction of the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Nov 12, 2026ID 26-1446: Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property rights on a parcel located at the southwest corner of East Shields Avenue and North Fresno Street, to benefit the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project (Council District 7): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a permanent public street easement on a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 445-041-41, owned by Jose R. Gutierrez Gomez, for the construction of the Shields Avenue Trail - BlackstoSource documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3PDF 4PDF 5