Plan approved for expansion of central Fresno park

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The City of Fresno is moving guardant with the enlargement of a cardinal Fresno Park, but it requires pushing retired a section convenience store.

On Thursday, the metropolis assembly voted connected a "Resolution of Necessity" for the acquisition of the spot and Quick Mart owned by Mohamed Nasser Salem.

It's located close by Radio Park, astatine First Street and Clinton Avenue.

The metropolis says it's had to look astatine transforming onshore astir greenish spaces to conscionable the needs of the community.

Richard Conway, a typical for the household who owns the business, says the store is profitable and they haven't been capable to find different determination with the aforesaid gross stream.

"It is rather palmy present and the household has continued to augment the net retired of the store," helium said. "However, It is projected to marque astir $200,000 nett this year."

An appraisal is scheduled for August 1.

The assembly unanimously approved the resolution, authorizing eminent domain proceedings, which means the metropolis could yet acquisition the spot without the existent owner's consent.

The task plans further parkland space, sports fields and assorted improvements.