Title
Resolution to Modify Rules and Regulations for the Operation of Municipal Cemeteries
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Council District:
Public Hearing: n/a
Advertising Date/By: n/a
Contact 1 and Phone: Parks and Recreation Director, Wade Walcutt, Ext. 2964
Contact 2 and Phone: Assistant City Manager Chris Wilson, Ext. 2002
PURPOSE:
Council's approval is requested authorizing the City Manager to direct staff to implement the proposed rules and regulations modifications, with the intent to increase visitation, enhance the experience of the visitor and allow for continued support and appropriate management of the unique and valuable botanical diversity at City owned and operated cemeteries.
BACKGROUND:
Staff was previously directed by Council to review and identify opportunities to make modifications to the rules and regulations of our cemeteries. This directive is in accordance to Chapter 8, section 8.5 rules and regulations of the Greensboro code of ordinances, which states the City Manager, shall establish rules and regulations for the operation of the City cemeteries. Upon approval by the Council, it shall be unlawful for any person to violate any rule or regulation established by the City Manager. To carry our Council's directive, staff researched operations of various cemeteries, collaborated with residents and the Friends of Green Hill Cemetery to develop rule modifications. Upon completion of this collaboration, staff presented the modifications to the Parks and Recreation Commission which voted unanimously in support of the changes. The full list of rules and regulations, previous and proposed, are attached. Often modifications only included slight re-wording to reflect updated terminology; however, the following provides a summary of the proposed changes:
* Free ground - In those cases where it is determined by the Cemetery Superintendent and confirmed by the guidelines provided by the Guilford County Social Serv...
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