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A RESOLUTION CLARIFYING
UNWRITTEN POLICY REGARDING
OAKLAWN CEMETERY AND THE
GRAY'S ADDITION TO SAID CEMETERY
WHEREAS, in the past it has been the unwritten policy not to have funerals on
Sunday or Holidays at Oaklawn Cemetery and The Gray's addition to said
cemetery; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and the public to have the wishes
of the City Council in written form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BATESVILLE CITY
COUNCIL:
1. Funerals should not be held in Oaklawn Cemetery or the Gray's addition to
Oaklawn on Sundays or City Holidays except in extreme situations to be
determined by the Mayor. If exceptions are made and employees are available,
charges should be as follows:
$400.00 to cover the cost of labor and machinery with the Mayor to
determine rates of cost as to labor vs. machinery.
2. For funerals on Saturday, the cost should be the overtime applicable rate for
labor with no cost for machinery.
3. Opening and closing costs would remain at present levels Monday through
Saturday.
4. Funeral homes should be liable for said costs.
5. Only employees of the City of Batesville should be allowed to operate
machinery in said cemetery and addition.
Passed the day of April, 1996.
�ayor Joe B rd
Attest:
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Denise M. Johnston, City Clerk