(a) There is hereby established and set aside for the burial of any person determined to be indigent, a “Potters Field” for Evergreen Cemetery. The section of the cemetery for the purpose provided herein is more specifically described as Row 14 Lot 22 consisting of five (5) graves, and Row 47 Lot 5 consisting of five (5) graves, specifically Graves 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
(b) The Mayor and Director of Public Service shall determine the question of eligibility for burial as an indigent in the “Potter’s Field”.
(c) (1) The City of Streetsboro Indigent Burial Program (Program hereinafter) is not supplemental. Funeral home personnel shall not ask for or accept any funds above the amounts set forth herein. The amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the burial or cremation of an adult; five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the burial of a child (1-18 years); four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) for the cremation of a child (1-18 years); and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a baby (fetus to one year). This includes transportation of the deceased to Streetsboro or any unanticipated fees or charges.
(2) Furthermore, the funeral home and the City shall make every effort to locate funds from other sources. The City may also file an estate lien with the Probate Court if it feels funds may be available. Any monies reimbursed to the City will go to the General Fund.
(Ord. 2010-56. Passed 6-28-10.)