HomeMy WebLinkAboutG85-88 Ordinance No. G85-88
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CEMETERY LOT SALES
AND BURIAL SERVICES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Section 2.24.200 of Chapter 2 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"2.24.200 Lot or grave space--Purchase price.
A. The cost of lots is established at the rate of three hundred fifty
dollars per grave space; of this amount two hundred fifty dollars shall be
credited to the general fund and seventy-five dollars to the perpetual care
fund. However, if the sinking fund is depleted below its required level,
fifteen percent of each amount shall be credited to the sinking fund.
B. The cost of infant grave spaces in the infant and child section is
established at ninety dollars for two foot by four foot grave sites and one-
hundred fifty dollars for grave sites larger than two foot by four foot; of
this amount, eighty dollars shall be credited to the general fund. The cost
of infant and child grave spaces in the adult section is established at the
same rate as an adult grave space in that section.
C. The cost of lots in Section 2-A is established at the rate of four
hundred twenty dollars per grave space; of this amount two hundred ninety-
five dollars shall be credited to the general fund and one hundred twenty-
five dollars to the perpetual care fund. However, if the sinking fund is
depleted below its required level, fifteen percent of each amount shall be
credited to the sinking fund.
D. The cost of lots in the memorial sections is established at the
rate of three hundred fifteen dollars per grave space; of this amount two
hundred forty dollars shall be credited to the general fund and seventy-five
dollars to the perpetual care fund. However, if the sinking fund is depleted
below its required level, fifteen percent of each amount shall be credited
to the sinking fund."
Section 2. That Section 2.24.210C of Chapter 2 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"C. The following fees are payable in advance to the city clerk:
I. Receiving, filing and recording assignment
of quitclaim $ 25.00
2. For each duplicate deed issued $ 10.00"
Section 3. That Section 2.24.230 of Chapter 2 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"2.24.230 Fees for burial services.
The superintendent shall demand and shall receive the following fees
in advance. Fees charged to the account of local undertakers shall be paid
within twenty days after services furnished.
Effective
Services I/1/89
A. Burials
1. Adults, including tent
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM $ 375
Weekdays, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM $ 420
Weekdays, after 4:00 PM $ 470
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - I2:30 PM $ 545
Saturdays, after 12:30 PM $ 615
Sundays and Holidays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 800
Sundays and Holidays, after 12:30 PM $ 900
2. Infants (48" grave box and below)
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM $ 90
Weekdays, after 4:00 PM $ 150
Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 170
Saturdays, after 12:30 PM $ 240
Sundays and Holidays $ 240
3. Public Aid
Weekdays Only, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM $ 300
Burial $ 193
(State of Illinois to pay $300. Funeral
Director to pay cost of grave box plus 'Y2
cost of setting grave box. If marker is
desired, grave space, burial, and other
costs shall be paid at full price before
marker is set.)
4. Disinter/Reinter
Adult disinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 395
Adult reinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 355
Infant disinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 135
Infant reinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 95
5. Cremations
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM $ 110
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 165
Saturdays, after 12:30 PM $ 265
Sundays and Holidays 265
(Permanent container required,
subject to approval of Cemetery
Director; Cremains shall not be
scattered on the grounds.)
6. Place Casket in Mausoleum
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM $ 375
Weekdays, after 3:00 PM $ 470
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 545
Saturdays, after 12:30 PM $ 615
Sundays and Holidays $ 615
B. Vault Setting $ 125
C. Grave Box Setting $ 115
(Except for Public Aid. Public Aid
shall be 50% of normal fee)
D. Grave Box $ 135
(Public Aid - See Public Aid Burials)
E. Cremation Grave Box $ 70
F. Tent (Other than adult burials) $ 45
G. Veteran's Marker $ 85
H. Sodding or Resodding
I. Adult Grave $ 40
2. Infant Grave $ 20
I. Care of Vases or Urns, Each $ 35
J. Foundation Permit $ 30
K. Deed Transfer $ 25
L. Seasonal Care
I. Single Grave Lot $ 15
2. Two Grave Lot $ 18
3. In excess of two grave spaces, each
additional grave space $ 5.50
M. Perpetual Care
I. First Grave Space $ I I0
plus
surcharge
2. Each Additional Grave Space $ I00
(Perpetual care shall be paid on plus
entire lot prior to setting or engraving surcharge
headstones or monuments on any portion
thereof)
Surcharge: Anyone wishing to purchase perpetual care for any
grave space not currently covered by such care shall pay a
surcharge equal to five years seasonal care on the number of
graves to be covered. The surcharge shall be based on the
then current fee for seasonal care. Provided, however, that
this surcharge shall be reduced by the amount equal to the then
current seasonal care rate multiplied by the number of years,
if any, in the five (5) years prior that seasonal care was
provided for the grave or grave spaces to be marked. This
surcharge is to be deposited in the General Cemetery Fund."
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
s / George VanDeVc-nr1e
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: November 30, 1 988
Passed: November 30 , 1988
Vote: Yeas Nays
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
q/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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