SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Adopting Modifications to the Rules and Regulations Governing the Erie Cemetery
Department
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Operations
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Meredyth Muth, Acting Town Manager
Debbie Stamp, Town Clerk
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
This matter has minimal policy implications.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution regarding proposed update to the Erie Cemetery Rules and Regulations.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
There is only one change to the Rules and Regulations.
? Updating interments to add language to increase the number of cremains allowed in one plot.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
As a standard procedure of operation, staff reviews, and if needed, makes updates to rules and regulations, construction standards and specifications and/or operating policies ensuring the Town of Erie's daily operations are executed consistently, remain current with industry benchmarks, evolving trends, and are meeting the needs of the community. The Rules and Regulations governing the Erie Cemetery are outdated and no longer meeting staff or the community's needs to effectively govern the operation of the site. Staff from the department of Administrative Services & Operations worked with the Town Attorney to update the Rules and Regulations, improving consistency and clarity.
The Town is asking for one change to the current Rules and Regulations.
? Updating interments to add language to increase the number of cremains allowed in one plot. Under 7.I, remove the last sentenance of the paragraph and add "In addition to a casket, up to 2 cremains may be interred in a plot. Four cremains may be interred in a plot not containing a casket."
The proposed change to the Erie Cemetery Rules and Regulations will take effect immediately following approval ...
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