Madison County reviews rebate for Sammy Haggard Park restroom and concession upgrades to meet ADA

Madison County commissioners reviewed a staff request to approve rebate funding for renovations at Sammy Haggard Park, including concession stand upgrades and restroom work to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Why it matters: the proposed work aims to bring park restrooms into ADA compliance and improve concession facilities used by park patrons and youth sports programs.

Staff presented a cost estimate totaling $7,500 broken into $4,200 for the concession stand and $3,300 for the restrooms. The restroom work was described as involving breaking out existing concrete and relocating plumbing to meet ADA requirements. The project presenter was not present at the meeting; staff said she could return at the June 2 meeting with more detailed plans.

Commissioners discussed options: approve the dollar allocation now with the county overseeing construction and return if costs overrun, or postpone to June 2 for more detailed plans. One commissioner suggested approving an allocation up to the maximum rebate threshold and then addressing overruns later.

Motion: Commissioner Chandler moved and Commissioner Adams seconded the motion to proceed (motion text: to approve the allocation as presented). The transcript does not record a completed roll‑call vote or a clear outcome on the record. Staff indicated the project could be postponed to the June 2 meeting if commissioners preferred to see more detailed plans before final approval.

Clarifications: the primary objective for the restroom work is ADA compliance. The rebate amount and the split of costs were provided in the meeting packet.