File #: ORD-05:231    Version: 1 Name: Changes regarding Cemetery fees
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/9/2005 In control: Public Services Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/17/2005
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #2035 TO INCREASE AND ESTABLISH FEES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF CITY OWNED CEMETERIES (NOTE: THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED BY ORD-09:089 ON NOVEMBER 17, 2009)
Indexes: Policy - creation/amendment
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A (Schedule of Fees), 2. Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
Related files: MIN-05:109, ORD-87:1518, ORD-09:089
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #2035 TO INCREASE AND ESTABLISH FEES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF CITY OWNED CEMETERIES (NOTE: THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED BY ORD-09:089 ON NOVEMBER 17, 2009)
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
 
WHEREAS,       the City of Jonesboro owns and maintains City Cemetery, Oaklawn Cemetery, Nettleton Cemetery, and Knight of Pythias Cemetery.
 
WHEREAS, increased costs of operation and personnel warrant an increase in cemetery fees for weekend burials, and
 
WHEREAS, other maintenance fees need to be established by the City of Jonesboro for the maintenance of the cemeteries.
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
 
SECTION 1: Ordinance #2035 is herewith amended to increase and establish fees for the maintenance and operation of the City owned cemeteries according to the attached schedule: See Exhibit A.
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of May, 2005.