HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-08-27 Cemetery RatesRESOLUTION NO. R-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA RELATING TO MUNICIPAL CEMETERY RATES; ESTABLISHING
RATES FOR IN-GROUND LOTS, CREMAINS LOTS, COLUMBARIUM
NICHES, PERSONNEL SERVICES, CORNER MARKERS, AND NICHE VASES
AND RINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida owns and operates a
municipal cemetery; and
WHEREAS, Section 34-11 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sebastian require
that cemetery rates be set by resolution; and
WHEREAS, following a review of existing rates, it was determined that the fees for
services needed adjustment to be more in line with actual city personnel costs and less
confusing to the purchaser.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. INTERMENT AND SERVICE RATES. Interment and service rates are
hereby established for:
1. Residents who reside in the corporate limits of the City of Sebastian.
2. Non-residents.
Interment and Service Rates shall be as follows:
SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL CEMETERY RATES
(AS ADOPTED BY R-08-24)
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION CITY NON
(all sales include perpetual maintenance) RESIDENTS RESIDENTS
(proof of residency
required)
4' x 8 and 4' x 10' Lots 1,000 2,000
4' x 4' or 4' x 5' Cremains lots in specified blocks 500 1
000
of unit 4 ,
Odd Triangular Cremains Lots 500 500
Columbarium Niches -Single (includes plaque)
size at gazebo - 9" wide, 10"high, 10"deep 1,200 2,400
size at free standing wall - 12 %" wide, 7"high,
9"deep
Columbarium Niches -Double (includes plaque)
each compartment - 12 %" wide, 7" high, 9" 2,000 4,000
deep
Corner Markers (set of 4) cost cost
Vase and Ring for Niches cost cost
SERVICE PREPARATION and FEE
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Opening/Closing And Preparation For Services For Any Type Of
Burial Service -Lot Or Niche
Weekday 150.00
Weekday after 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, Holiday 250.00
Cremains Interred Or Disinterred By Cemetery Staff With No 50.00
Service Involved
Administrative Fees 5% of
Requests for Refunds for Release of Lots and Niches Back original cost
to City and Relocation Within Cemetery After Purchase
Section 2. SERVICES INCLUDED. The purchase price for in-ground interment
sites includes insect extermination, sodding, traffic direction for the service, and
perpetual care of the site, but does not include the cost of installing a suitable concrete
foundation for grave markers as required by Section 34-18 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sebastian or the marker itself. The purchase price for niche interment space
includes a bronze plaque, engraved, and mounted by the City of Sebastian. In the
event of theft or damage of any site or niche, survivors of the interred are responsible
for replacement costs.
Section 3. CONFLICT. All resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall become effective
immediately upon adoption.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member
coy The
motion was seconded by Council Member xill and, upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Richard Gillmor aye
Vice-Mayor Jim Hill aye
Council Member Andrea Coy aye
Council Member Dale Simchick aye
Council Member Eugene Wolff ~,P
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this
10th day of December 2008.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Mayor Richard Gillmor
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Sally A. aio, MMC
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Approved as to Form and Content for
Reli nce by the City of Sebastian Only:
Robert A. Ginsburg
Interim City Attorney
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