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Council approves additional funds for West State Park restroom and tennis/pickleball repairs; officials cite one‑off construction costs
Summary
Council read ordinances authorizing higher expenditures for a new restroom at West State Park and repairs to tennis and pickleball courts; officials said higher costs reflect one‑off construction and accessibility upgrades and committed to sharing design plans with council and the public.
Athens City Council heard first readings on ordinances authorizing increased spending to complete a new restroom at West State Park and to address problems on tennis and pickleball courts.
Ordinance 10‑25 would increase the authorized expenditure for a new restroom facility at West State Park (project number 349) to up to $300,000 from the city’s income tax fund, according to the ordinance read by Councilor McCarrie. Councilors said the facility will add capacity, improve ADA accessibility and include features such as changing tables.
Councilors…
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