G103-06 (2) CITY OF ELGIN
ORDINANCE NO. G103-06
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CEMETERY LOT SALES
AND BURIAL SERVICES
PASSED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN
ON THE 20 TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2006
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the City
Council of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook
Counties, Illinois, on this
22ND day of December 2006.
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KANE )
CERTIFICATE
I, Dolonna Mecum, certify that I am the duly appointed and acting municipal clerk
of the City of Elgin, Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois.
I further certify that on December 20, 2006, the Corporate Authorities of such
municipality passed and approved Ordinances G103-06, which provided by their terms they
should be published in pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinances No. G103-06, including the Ordinance and a
cover sheet thereof, was prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted in the municipal
building, commencing on December 22, 2006, and continuing for at least ten days thereafter.
Copies of such Ordinances were also available for public inspection upon request in the office of
the municipal clerk.
DATED at Elgin, Illinois, on December 22, 2006.
Municipal Clerk
Deputy nicipal Clerk
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Ordinance No. G103-06
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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR CEMETERY LOT SALES
AND BURIAL SERVICES
Section 1. 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 eight hundred fifty dollars
per grave space;of this amount seven hundred dollars shall be credited to the general
fund and one hundred fifty dollars to the perpetual care fund. However, if the
restricted asset fund is depleted below its required level, fifteen percent of each
amount shall be credited to the restricted asset fund.
B. The cost of infant grave spaces in the infant and child section is
established at one hundred eighty-five dollars for two foot by four foot grave sites
and three hundred forty dollars for grave sites larger than two foot by four foot; of
this amount,two hundred fifty dollars shall be credited to the general fund and ninety
dollars to the perpetual care 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 eight
hundred fifty dollars per grave space; of this amount seven hundred dollars shall be
credited to the general fund and one hundred fifty dollars to the perpetual care fund.
However, if the restricted asset fund is depleted below its required level, fifteen
percent of each amount shall be credited to the restricted asset fund.
D. The cost of lots in the memorial sections is established at the rate of
seven hundred dollars per grave space; of this amount five hundred ninety dollars
shall be credited to the general fund and one hundred ten dollars to the perpetual care
fund. However, if the restricted asset fund is depleted below its required level,
fifteen percent of each amount shall be credited to the restricted asset fund.
E. The cost of lots in Section 22 is established at the rate of eight
hundred fifty dollars per grave space; of this amount seven hundred dollars shall be
credited to the general fund and one hundred fifty dollars to the perpetual care fund.
However, if the restricted asset fund is depleted below its required level, fifteen
percent of each amount shall be credited to the restricted fund.
F. The cost of one cremation niche space in the Columbarium which can
be utilized for either one or two inurnments is established at the rate of one thousand
four hundred dollars, which includes the space and bronze nameplate. Of this
amount one thousand one hundred ninety dollars shall be credited to the general fund
and two hundred ten dollars to the perpetual care fund. The rate for a weekday
inurement performed before 2:30 pm is established at four hundred forty dollars and
may be included in the price of a pre-need sale.
G. The city council, by resolution, may provide that the city enter into
contracts for the sale of tracts of lots or graves for a price per grave space other than
as provided in this chapter where such agreements provide for the sale of not less
than 350 grave spaces to recognized nonprofit religious or fraternal organizations,in
accordance with terms and conditions established by the council."
Section 2. 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.
Services Effective 1/1/07
A. Burials
1. Adults, including tent
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM $1000
Weekdays, 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM $1145
Weekdays, 3:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $1320
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $1310
Saturdays, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM $1520
Saturdays, 3:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $1662
Sundays and Holidays,
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $1930
Sundays and Holidays,
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM $2060
Sundays and Holidays,
3:00 PM to 1 hour before dusk $2370
2. Infants (up to 48"vault),no tent
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM $ 315
Weekdays, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM $ 440
Weekdays, 3:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $ 500
Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 525
Saturdays, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM $ 600
Saturdays, 3:00 PM to 1 hour before dusk $ 690
Sundays and Holidays
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 950
Sundays and Holidays,
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM $1145
Sundays and Holidays,
3:00 PM to 1 hour before dusk $1315
3. Public Aid, no tent
Weekdays Only, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM $ 518
Grave Box for Public Aid Burials $ 220
(includes setting)
(State of Illinois to pay$518. If marker is
desired, grave space,burial, and other
costs shall be paid at full price before
marker is set.)
4. Disinter/Reinter, weekdays only
Adult disinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM only $1105
Adult reinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM only $ 950
Infant disinter, weekdays,
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM only $ 450
Infant reinter,weekdays,
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM only $ 310
5. Cremations,permanent container required,no tent
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM $ 550
Weekdays, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM $ 700
Weekdays, 3:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $ 820
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $ 750
Saturdays, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM $ 845
Saturdays, 3:00 PM to 1 hour before dusk $ 965
Sundays and Holidays
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $1125
Sundays and Holidays,
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM $1430
Sundays and Holidays,
3:00 PM to 1 hour before dusk $1550
(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 - 2:30 PM $ 950
Weekdays, after 2:30 PM $1250
Weekdays, 2:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $1440
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $1250
Saturdays, after 12:30 PM $1315
Saturdays, 12:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $1510
Sundays and Holidays
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $1845
Sundays and Holidays,
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM $1970
Sundays and Holidays,
2:30 PM to 1 hour before dusk $2265
B. Vault Setting $ 180
C. Grave Box Setting $ 180
(Except for Public Aid. Public
Aid, no charge; Islamic, $80)
D. Grave Box $ 320
(Public Aid--See Public Aid Burials)
E. Cremation Vault $ 200
F. Tent (other than adult burials) $ 105
G. Veteran's Marker $ 220
H. Sodding or Resodding
1. Adult Grave $ 95
2. Infant Grave $ 40
I. Care of Vases or Urns, Each $ 55
J. Miscellaneous:
Foundation Permit $ 55
Metal Flower Vase for in the Ground $ 55
Winter Wreath $ 35
K. Documentation:
Deed Transfer, Quit Claim Deed $ 55
Duplicate Deed $ 55
Recording or Marker Information
for Person Not Buried at
Bluff City Cemetery $ 55
L. Seasonal Care
1. 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
1. First Grave Space $ 120
plus surcharge
2. Each Additional Grave Space $ 110
plus surcharge
(Perpetual care shall be paid on entire lot prior to setting
or engraving 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 bereducedbytheamount
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 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after January 1,
2007.
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Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: December 20, 2006
Passed: December 20, 2006
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: December 21, 2006
Published: December 22, 2006
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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