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Madison County reviews draft leisure services master plan, staff flag $1M lighting upgrade and staffing needs
Summary
Consultants presented a draft 10-year Madison County leisure services master plan that prioritizes repairing existing parks, proposes a phased community recreation center, flags staffing shortages and operational system gaps, and includes a preliminary $1,000,000-plus LED lighting conversion estimate.
Ben Prew of SPG Planners presented a draft Madison County comprehensive plan for leisure services and told the Board the document is intended as a 10-year tool for county leaders, the recreation department and the senior center. He said the plan is online and that a summary in commissioners’ packets mirrors the full six-chapter report.
The plan draws on an advisory committee, public meetings and a resident survey of 391 respondents, Prew said. Its five community-driven focus areas are (1) improve existing facilities before expanding, (2) prioritize community centers and passive parks for future expansion, (3) create systems and processes for operations and maintenance, (4) address staffing shortages and (5) strengthen communications and branding.
SPG’s facility inventory and operational assessment reviewed county assets including San Xavier Park, Brewer-Phillips Sports Complex, Diamond Hill softball complex, Friars Landing, Memorial Park and Old Danielsville Gym. Prew said assessments identified service gaps compared…
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