§ 22.009. Perpetual care.

(a)

The city is the permanent trustee for perpetual care of the mausoleum, columbarium, and all parts of the cemetery, except the Dixon Addition, Section I.

(b)

Every purchaser of a lot, crypt, or niche in the cemetery in all additions except in the Dixon Addition, Section I must pay a perpetual care fee in addition to the payment of the price for the lot, crypt, or niche. The fee is established by the city council.

(c)

Perpetual care includes the cutting of the grass at reasonable intervals, the raking and cleaning of the lots and the care and pruning of the trees and shrubs that may be placed along the walks, roadways and boundaries. The grounds shall be reasonably cared for as cemetery grounds forever. Perpetual care does not include the maintenance, repair or replacement of any gravestones, monuments or memorials; the planting of flowers or ornamental plants; the maintenance or doing of any special or unusual work in the cemetery; or the construction or reconstruction of any damaged marble, granite, bronze or concrete work on any lot.

(d)

Any lot not under perpetual care may be placed under perpetual care upon payment of the required fee. General care will be given lots that are not under perpetual care, in order that the general beauty of the cemetery may be maintained. However, the city is not responsible for maintaining these lots in perpetuity. Whenever any lot needs attention, lots having perpetual care will in every case have preference.

(e)

Any lot not under perpetual care and not located in Dixon Addition, Section I, is subject to permitting fees for work to be performed at the cemetery. These fees are established by the city council.

(f)

Any activity done by a contractor for the owner or representative of a lot will be required to obtain a permit. Such permit will require a fee as established by the city council.

(Code 1970, §§ 6-27, 6-34; Ord. No. 1995-20, § 1 (6-12), 2-27-95; Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 5-12-03; Ord. No. 2016-01, § 1, 4-5-16 )