115.01 Definition | 115.09 Grave Markers |
115.02 Trusteeship and Establishment of Trust Fund | 115.10 Mausoleums |
115.03 Cemetery Sexton | 115.11 Additional Regulations |
115.04 Perpetual Care Registry | 115.12 Memorial Work |
115.05 Sale of Interment Rights | 115.13 Landscaping and Planting |
115.06 Perpetual Care | 115.14 Right to Replat |
115.07 Rules and Regulations | 115.15 Transfers or Assignments |
115.08 Foundations | 115.16 Gifts to Employees Prohibited |
A perpetual trust is hereby established for the cemetery in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 523I, the Iowa Cemetery Act. A restricted fund is created, to be known and designated as the "perpetual care cemetery fund," which shall be funded by the deposit of an amount equal to or greater than twenty percent of the gross selling price, or $50.00, whichever is more, for each sale of interment rights within the cemetery. The fund shall be administered in accordance with the purposes and provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 523I. The perpetual care cemetery fund shall be maintained separate from all operating funds of the cemetery and the principal of the fund shall not be reduced voluntarily except as specifically permitted by the Iowa Cemetery Act and applicable administrative regulations. The City hereby states its willingness and intention to act as the trustee for the perpetual maintenance of interment spaces and cemetery property.
(Ord. 1605 - Jun. 16 Supp.)
The Cemetery Sexton shall operate the cemetery in accordance with the rules and regulations therefor and under the direction of the Council. The duties of the Cemetery Sexton are as follows:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])
1. Supervise Openings. Supervise the opening of all graves and be present at every interment in the cemetery;
2. Maintenance. Be responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery buildings, grounds and equipment and make a monthly report of the cemetery operation to the Council.
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