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Appling County approves $83,567.83 in parks purchases to replace rusted playgrounds and add concessions trailer
Summary
Commissioners approved capital purchases for playground equipment ($24,930.25) and a mobile concessions trailer ($61,637.58), citing rust and safety concerns.
Appling County commissioners approved Parks & Recreation’s capital purchases for replacement playground equipment and a mobile concessions trailer at the Feb. 3 meeting.
County Manager Reid Lovett told the board packet photos showed rusted, unsafe playground equipment. The playground equipment quote totaled $24,930.25 and the mobile concessions trailer $61,637.58; both items were budgeted as capital expenses. Commissioner Randy Sellers moved to approve the purchases as budgeted; Commissioner Jakharis Jones seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes record the combined total as $83,567.83.
Lovett noted the trailer could also be used to deliver water or meals to county employees or others during disasters or emergencies.
