G4-86 Ordinance No. G4-86
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CEMETERY LOT SALES
AND BURIAL SERVICES
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
twenty-five dollars per grave space; of this amount two hundred twenty-
five dollars shall be credited to the general fund and one hundred 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 section is
established at eighty dollars; of this amount, eighty dollars shall be
credited to the general fund. The cost of infant grave spaces in the adult
section is established at the some 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 ten dollars per grave space; of this amount two hundred eighty-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 two hundred ninety dollars per grave space; of this amount two
hundred fifteen 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 $ 20.00
2. For each duplicate deed issued $ 5.00"
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/1/86
A. Burials
I. Adults, including tent
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM $ 355
Weekdays, after 4:00 PM 1 440
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 520
Saturdays, after 1:00 PM 600
Sundays and Holidays 600
2. Infants (48" grave box and below)
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 85
Weekdays, after 4:00 PM I 145
Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 165
Saturdays, after 1:00 PM 235
Sundays and Holidays 235
3. Public Aid
Weekdays Only, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM $ 300
Grave Box Cost
Grave Box Setting 50% of
normal fee
(State of Illinois to pay $300. Funeral
Director to pay cost of grave box plus 9z
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 $ 380
Adult reinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 330
Infant disinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 120
Infant reinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM only $ 85
5. Cremations
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM 95
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 155
Saturdays, after 1:00 PM 260
Sundays and Holidays $ 260
(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 $ 175
Weekdays, after 3:00 PM 235
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 315
Saturdays, after 1:00 PM 395
Sundays and Holidays 395
B. Vault Setting $ 115
C. Grave Box Setting $ 115
(Except for Public Aid. Public Aid
shall be 50% of normal fee)
D. Grave Box Cost
(Public Aid - See Public Aid Burials)
E. Cremation Grave Box $ 65
F. Tent (Other than adult burials) $ 45
G. Sodding or Resodding
I. Adult Grave $ 40
2. Infant Grave $ 40
H. Care of Vases or Urns, Each $ 35
I. Foundation Permit $ 30
J. Deed Transfer $ 25
K. 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
L. Perpetual Care AR
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1. First Grave Space $ 110
plus
surcharge
2. Each Additional Grave Space $ 100
(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 Section 2.24.285 of Chapter 2 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended, is hereby amended by deleting all references to Section 2.24.230(K) and
substituting Section 2.24.230(L).
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: January 13, 1986
Passed: January 13 , 1986
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie yQarman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk