028 of 2009 - amending Chapter 15.24 increasing certain cemetery fees 0 09-1
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 28 of 2009
(Increasing Certain Cemetery Fees)
An ordinance amending Chapter 15.24, Salt Lake City Code, increasing certain
cemetery fees.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That Section 15.24.120, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to price for
gravesites be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
15.24.120 Price For Gravesites:
The price for each gravesite sold in the various locations within the city cemetery
shall be as follows:
A. Adult Gravesite: Beginning July 1, 2009, the price for an adult gravesite
shall be seven hundred eighty dollars ($780.00) for Salt Lake City residents and one
thousand two hundred seventy four dollars ($1,274.00) for non-Salt Lake City residents.
B. Infant Gravesite: Beginning July 1, 2009, the price for an infant gravesite
shall be five hundred sixteen dollars ($516.00) for Salt Lake City residents and eight
hundred twelve dollars ($812.00) for non-Salt Lake City residents.
SECTION 2. That Section 15.24.180, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to transfer
of certificate - recording fee be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
15.24.180 Transfer of Certificate - Recording Fee:
The fee for recording a transfer of the certificate of burial rights from the original
purchaser to another party shall be thirty seven dollars ($37.00). No such transfer shall be
binding upon the city until such transfer fee has been paid and the transfer recorded by
the city sexton/maintenance supervisor.
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SECTION 3. That Section 15.24.220, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to lots -
continuing care required be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
15.24.220 Lots - Continuing Care Required:
A. All lots in the city cemetery shall be continually maintained by the city.
Beginning July 1, 2009, the sale of the burial right to any lot shall be subject to a
continuing care fee of two hundred sixty four dollars ($264.00) for adult Salt Lake City
residents, four hundred sixty two dollars ($462.00) for adult non-Salt Lake City residents,
one hundred thirty two dollars ($132.00) for infant Salt Lake City residents, and two
hundred thirty two dollars ($232.00) for infant non-Salt Lake City residents. Said fee
shall be collected from the person purchasing the burial right to such lot, and in
consideration of the payment of said fee the city shall continually care for and maintain
such lot until said lot is transferred to another party. Beginning July 1, 2009, upon any
sale or other transfer of the burial right to any cemetery lot, a continuing care fee of nine
hundred twenty four dollars ($924.00)per lot shall be payable to the city by the
transferee.
B. No grave opening upon any lot shall be authorized by the city
sexton/maintenance supervisor if a continuing care fee is owed upon such lot until such
fee is paid. The execution of an installment note in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter shall be deemed payment in order to authorize grave openings.
SECTION 4. That Section 15.24.290, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to fees for
city sexton/maintenance supervisor's services be, and the same hereby is, amended to
read as follows:
15.24.290 Fees For City Sexton/Maintenance Supervisor's Services:
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A. Beginning July 1, 2009, the city sexton/maintenance supervisor shall
collect from those requiring his/her services, the following fees:
1. For opening and closing a single infant grave of five feet (5') in length or less,
three hundred sixty three dollars ($363.00) for Salt Lake City residents and six hundred
thirty five dollars ($635.00) for non-Salt Lake City residents;
2. For opening and closing a single adult grave for cement receptacle, six
hundred five dollars ($605.00) for Salt Lake City residents and one thousand fifty eight
dollars ($1,058.00) for non-Salt Lake City residents;
3. Fees for removal of remains of deceased individuals:
a. Adult removal from existing grave: one thousand two hundred ten dollars
($1,210.00),
b. Infant removal from existing grave: six hundred five dollars ($605.00),
c. Removal of cremains: four hundred eight four dollars ($484.00);
4. For the burial of cremains, three hundred three dollars ($303.00) for Salt Lake
City residents and five hundred thirty three dollars ($533.00) for non-Salt Lake City
residents;
5. For opening and closing a double deep grave, seven hundred twenty six dollars
($726.00) for Salt Lake City residents and one thousand two hundred seventy one dollars
($1,271.00) for non-Salt Lake City residents;
6. For opening and closing the top of an existing double deep grave, six hundred
five dollars ($605.00) for Salt Lake City residents and one thousand fifty eight dollars
($1,058.00)for non-Salt Lake City residents ;
7. Fees for removal and lowering of deceased individuals:
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a. Adult Salt Lake City resident: one thousand eight hundred fifteen dollars
($1,815.00),
b. Adult non-Salt Lake City resident: two thousand two hundred thirty nine
dollars ($2,239.00),
c. Infant Salt Lake City resident: one thousand three hundred thirty one dollars
(S 1,331.00),
d. Infant non-Salt Lake City resident: one thousand six hundred thirty four dollars
($1,634.00);
8. For marker monitoring fees:
a. Ground level marker: sixty one dollars ($61.00),
b. Upright marker: one hundred twenty one dollars ($121.00).
For purposes of this section, "ground level marker" means a marker that can be passed
over by the city's lawn mowers without obstruction. All markers that are not ground level
markers shall be known as "upright markers";
9. For opening and closing a grave at the Fort Douglas cemetery:
a. One thousand twenty nine dollars ($1,029.00).
10. For opening and closing a grave at the Jewish cemetery:
a. Nine hundred thirty five dollars ($935.00).
B. Beginning July 1, 2009, for burials not completed by four o'clock (4:00) P.M.
on any day, a fee of one hundred seventy dollars ($170.00)per hour shall be charged in
addition to any other fees and costs provided for in this chapter.
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C. Beginning July 1, 2009, for any burial on a Saturday, a fee of three hundred
dollars ($300.00) shall be charged in addition to any other fees and costs provided for in
this chapter.
D. Beginning July 1, 2009, for any burial on a Sunday or holiday, a fee of four
hundred sixty two dollars ($462.00) shall be charged in addition to any other fees and
costs provided for in this chapter.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2009.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 16th day of
June , 2009.
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ATTEST:
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Transmitted to Mayor on 6-16-09 %
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Mayor's Action: x Approved. Vetoed.
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ATTEST:
HIE I C RD APPROVED AS TO FORAM
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Published: 7-1-09
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