R26-077 RESOLUTION NO. R26-077
1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE FEE
3 SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, AS APPROVED BY
4 RESOLUTION NO. R04-176, TO REVISE CEMETERY-RELATED FEES FOR
5 BOYNTON BEACH MEMORIAL PARK AND SARA SIMS MEMORIAL
6 GARDENS;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach owns and operates Boynton Beach Memorial Park
9 and Sara Sims Memorial Gardens as municipal cemeteries; and
10 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6-11 of the Code of Ordinances, the City Commission is
11 authorized to establish the price and terms for the sale of cemetery lots and related services; and
12 WHEREAS, the current cemetery fee structure has remained largely unchanged for more
13 than twenty (20) years and no longer reflects the actual cost of providing services, including
14 staffing, equipment, maintenance, and operational expenses; and
15 WHEREAS, the City has reviewed comparable cemetery operations in neighboring
16 municipalities and determined that current fees are below regional market standards; and
17 WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that updating the cemetery fee schedule is
18 necessary to align rates with current costs, support the ongoing maintenance and improvement
19 of cemetery facilities, and promote the long-term financial sustainability of the Cemetery Fund.
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21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
22 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
23 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
24 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
25 SECTION 2. The comprehensive fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as previously
26 adopted and amended by Resolution No. R04-176 is hereby amended to revise cemetery-related
27 fees for Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Sara Sims Memorial Gardens as set forth in Exhibit A,
28 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
29 SECTION 3. All other fees and provisions of the comprehensive fee schedule not
30 amended herein shall remain in full force and effect.
31 SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall retain the comprehensive fee schedule as a public
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32 record of the City.
33 SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
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RESOLUTION NO. R26-077
36 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5 day of 'aC 2026.
37 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
38 YES NO
39 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton C&--b6e-S A-
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41 Vice-Mayor-Thomas Turkin ✓
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43 Commissioner-Angela Cruz ✓
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45 Commissioner- Mack McCray V
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47 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley ✓
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49 VOTE y -O
50 ATTEST:
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53 Tammy Sta zione, C 44..:....
54 Interim City Clerk -M ye- vCe `mai c>yr
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60 `.11 1920 Shawna G. Lamb
61 �Ik```FCORIOP=-/ City Attorney
EXHIBIT"A"
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE
(Amended-Effective Upon Adoption)
The following fees shall apply to Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Sara Sims Memorial
Gardens:
A. GRAVE LOT PRICING
Description Fee
Adult Grave Lot $2,500.00
Child Grave Lot $500.00
B. OPENING AND CLOSING FEES
Description Fee
Weekday(Monday- Friday) $600.00
Weekend/ Holiday $800.00
C. EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE FEES
Description Fee
Tent and Chairs Setup $250.00
Infant Grave Setup $150.00
Disinterment (Adult) $900.00
Disinterment (Child) $500.00
D. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. All fees are subject to change by resolution of the City Commission.
2. Payment of all applicable fees is required prior to the provision of services.
3. Disinterment services shall be subject to all applicable legal requirements and
approvals.
4. Additional charges may apply for services not listed herein, as approved by the City
Manager or designee.
5. All cemetery services shall be performed in accordance with Chapter 6 of the City
Code and the Cemetery Rules and Regulations.