AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 22 - Cemeteries, of the San Marcos City Code by, among other things, eliminating the issuance of a recorded deed, removing the reference of a specific city department responsible for cemetery matters, and clarifying the payment plan term; and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: January 5, 2021
Department: Parks and Recreation
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: June 18, 2019 the City Council approved on second reading Ordinance 2019-17 which updated the fee structure and approved amendments to Chapter 22 - Cemeteries which included dissolving the Perpetual Care Fund and related fees.
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Background Information:
Following an internal evaluation of service delivery and process it was determined that San Marcos Cemetery related sales and operations should reside within the same department instead of split between the Finance Department and Parks and Recreation.
As a result of the streamlining of services it became necessary to amend the Ordinance related to cemeteries within our City Code. These proposed revisions are attached in a redlined d...
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