CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
Staff Backup Report
5/1/2018 Item No. 5.
Short Title: Public Hearing - Municipal Code Amendments - CMC 8.03 - Cemetery Marker and Monument Restrictions
Initiated By: Bruce Cox, Parks & Recreation Director
Scheduled Time: 7:50
SUBJECT
Consider Municipal Code Amendments to CMC 8.03.240 and CMC 8.03.250 regarding restrictions on the installation of markers or monuments on burial spaces prior to internment - Ordinance No. 2018-09
RECOMMENDATION
After hearing any public comments on this matter, approve Ordinance No. 2018-09 amending CMC 8.03.240 and CMC 8.03.250 regarding restrictions on the installation of markers or monuments on burial spaces prior to internment.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Director recently reported to the City Council about ways to increase capacity at the City Cemetery. Part of this discussion included the concern with the growing number of headstones that are being installed before someone has actually died. These headstones make it more difficult for staff and others to access burial sites and also requires more long-term maintenance in and around the headstones. Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed amendments to prohibit the installation of markers or monuments on any burial space prior to the internment of a body within that burial space. The attached ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration and action. The only change to Section 8.03.240 is the addition of Subsection (h) and the only change to Section 8.03.250 is the addition of Subsection (f).
Although a public hearing is not required by law for this matter, the City Council agreed in an earlier meeting to invite public comment, so the agenda shows a public hearing.
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