Chapter 2.52
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.52.010    Established.

2.52.050    City clerk-treasurer – Duties.

2.52.060    Investments.

2.52.070    Funds.

2.52.075    Rates to be established by resolution.

2.52.076    Repealed.

2.52.077    Repealed.

2.52.078    Repealed.

2.52.079    Cemetery contract.

2.52.080    Rules, regulations and prices – Public notice of changes required.

2.52.090    Violation – Penalty.

2.52.010 Established.

There is established and created a cemetery department for the city which department shall have the management and control of the affairs of the Cashmere Cemetery and the Treadwell-Brisky Cemetery. (Ord. 919 § 2, 1998; Ord. 208 § 1, 1932).

2.52.050 City clerk-treasurer – Duties.

It shall be the duty of the city clerk-treasurer to invest all sums of money received for endowment care and to take and hold any property, real or personal, bequeathed or given, upon trust and in a separate fund known as the “endowment care fund.” (Ord. 1079 § 1, 2006; Ord. 751 § 1, 1989; Ord. 664 § 4, 1983; Ord. 208 § 5, 1932).

2.52.060 Investments.

All investments of cemetery funds shall be made by the city clerk-treasurer as approved by the city council. (Ord. 664 § 5, 1983; Ord. 208 § 6, 1932).

2.52.070 Funds.

All sums of money other than endowment care funds received or obtained in the manner provided in this chapter shall be deposited with the city clerk-treasurer and shall be kept separate and apart in a fund known as the “cemetery fund” and shall be paid out by the city clerk-treasurer only upon warrant drawn by the order of the city council of the city and endorsed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk-treasurer. (Ord. 664 § 6, 1983; Ord. 208 § 7, 1932).

2.52.075 Rates to be established by resolution.

The city council shall establish and, as deemed appropriate, amend by resolution the rates to be paid for cemetery services and other related fees. (Ord. 1145 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1010 § 1, 2002; Ord. 919 § 3, 1998; Ord. 908 § 1, 1997; Ord. 891 § 1, 1996; Ord. 843 § 1, 1994; Ord. 791 § 1, 1991; Ord. 768 § 1, 1990; Ord. 755 § 1, 1990; Ord. 749 § 1, 1989; Ord. 730 § 1, 1988; Ord. 718 § 1, 1986; Ord. 664 § 7, 1983; Ord. 638 § 1, 1982; Ord. 579 § 1, 1979).

2.52.076 Rates established for Treadwell-Brisky Cemetery.

Repealed by Ord. 919. (Ord. 649 § 1, 1983).

2.52.077 Lots and endowment care.

Repealed by Ord. 1010. (Ord. 908 § 2, 1997; Ord. 891 § 2, 1996; Ord. 843 § 1, 1994; Ord. 791 §1, 1991; Ord. 768 § 1, 1990; Ord. 755 § 1, 1989; Ord. 749 § 1, 1989; Ord. 730 § 2, 1988; Ord. 718 § 1, 1986; Ord. 664 § 8, 1983).

2.52.078 Markers, vases and liners.

Repealed by Ord. 1010. (Ord. 919 § 4, 1998; Ord. 908 § 3, 1997; Ord. 891 § 3, 1996; Ord. 843 § 1, 1994; Ord. 791 § 1, 1991; Ord. 768 § 1, 1990; Ord. 755 § 1, 1989; Ord. 749 § 1, 1989; Ord. 730 § 3, 1988; Ord. 718 § 1, 1986; Ord. 664 § 9, 1983).

2.52.079 Cemetery contract.

The city clerk-treasurer is authorized to enter into agreements for the purchase of a cemetery grave at a price specified by the city. The balance of the total purchase price plus interest of said grave shall be paid to the city within six months if the balance owed the city is less than $100.00 and within 12 months if the initial balance owed the city is greater than $100.00. All said payments to be made to the city clerk-treasurer. The agreement shall further provide that upon deposit of the full purchase price in said fund within said period of time, the entire amount so deposited will be transferred to the appropriate cemetery funds, and the individual making the deposits will be issued the usual evidence of ownership of said grave by the city. In the event of default in payments in said purchase agreement, the city may declare the agreement to be in default, send written notice to purchaser and claim all payments made as liquidated damages. The city shall also, upon giving written notice, receive all right, title and interest in and to said grave site. Said option agreement and all interest of said individual in the grave described therein shall terminate and the city may sell said grave to other parties. (Ord. 1010 § 4, 2002; Ord. 664 § 10, 1983).

2.52.080 Rules, regulations and prices – Public notice of changes required.

The city council shall establish and, as deemed appropriate, amend by resolution the rules and regulations of the Cashmere Cemetery. The rules and regulations shall be published in the “Cashmere Cemetery Rules and Regulations” booklet as first adopted on March 9, 1998, by resolution of the city council and as may be updated as necessary by resolution of the city council to reflect changes in rules and regulations. (Ord. 1010 § 5, 2002; Ord. 208 § 8, 1932).

2.52.090 Violation – Penalty.

Enforcement of these rules and regulations shall be as provided for in CMC 1.20.010. (Ord. 1010 § 6, 2002; Ord. 208 § 9, 1932).