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01/20/2009 11 Tahoma Cemetery Sale of Monuments and Headstones
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 11 For Meeting of January 20, 2009 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Proposal for the Retail Sale of Monuments and Headstones at Tahoma Cemetery SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Division Manager CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Ken Wilkinson/575-6020 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Since 1990, the annual subsidy paid by Parks and Recreation to balance the Tahoma Cemetery budget has totaled over $2 million. In a continuing effort to reduce that subsidy, in November, 2008, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the retail sale of monuments and headstones at Tahoma, the results of which would ultimately be presented to City Council for its review, consideration and authorization of a course of action. While other municipal cemeteries inshington legally provide this monument and headstone service to its patrons, it is the sole prerogative of the Yakima City Council to determine an operating model for Tahoma Cemetery. This agenda statement provides information regarding the proposal, the results of the RFP and other related information. (Continued on next page.) Resolution X Ordinance Contract _Other (Specify) Report Mail to (name and address): Funding Source: APPROVED FOR SUBMITT Phone: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recognizes this as a Council Policy choice. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Parks Commission was briefed on this matter, as reflected in the attached Minutes, but took no action. COUNCIL ACTION: Tahoma Cemetery January 20, 2009 Page two Prior to staffs completion of the accompanying full report for Council's deliberation and action, the owner of Midstate Monuments, Randy Howe, appeared before the City Council to object to the proposed retail sales at Tahoma. Council responded by directing staff to prepare a report for its review. The following report provides information regarding Tahoma's burials, fees, budget and history and the November Request for Proposals as well as the response from Pacific Coast Memorials. Steps taken in 2007 and 2008 have reduced the Parks and Recreation subsidy to Tahoma from $125,000 in 2007 to $50,000 in 2009. That was achieved by transferring some of the costs, including one full-time employee, to the Park Maintenance budget. Additional past cost reduction steps have included a conversion from irrigation water to domestic (potable) water and elimination of the supervisory position. Service and marketing enhancements included replacement of perimeter fencing and, more importantly, expansion of available burial area and installation of a new outdoor niche wall. Staff believes the proposal to market memorials and headstones at Tahoma Cemetery is consistent with the City of Yakima Vision (March 2008) and with the City Council Strategic Priorities (also March 2008). Notwithstanding the sale of monuments to offset the parks operating subsidy, a larger issue looms over Tahoma Cemetery. Its continued operation will depend, if not on the kinds of business revenue enhancements that monument sales represent, on continued subsidy from a resource constrained Parks revenue stream. If Tahoma cannot • continue to accept burials, no monuments will be sold for use at the Cemetery. Staff respectfully recommends that this over -arching issue be discussed with the Council Budget Committee at the appropriate time this year. Potential long-range concepts for further reduction of the Parks and Recreation subsidy of the Cemetery include consideration of a voter approved Cemetery District or abandonment of further sale of burial sites. In the later case, the City would still need to continue to honor existing pre -need sales and perpetual care agreements. The work load would "tail out" over time to landscaping and perpetual care. How long this would take is unclear. • TAHOIVIA CEMETERY MONUMENT AGENDA ITEM Guide to Attachments City of Yakima Vision Statement Strategic Priorities Tahoma Burial Charts 2_ Fee and Charges 3 Tahoma Cemetery 2009 Proposed Budget Revenue and Staffing Charts Parks and Recreation Subsidy History Challenges Tahoma Cemetery Photos Tahoma Cemetery History Parks and Recreation Commission CMinutes 12/10/08, 11/12/08, 9/10/00 (P 11/17/08 Request for Proposals 1 Pacific Coast Memorial Proposal Yakima Cemeteries (Yellow Pages) Memorandum from Legal Department Examples of Washington State Municipal Cemeteries that Sell Monuments 0 RCW 68.52 Public Cemeteries and Morgues (Cemetery Taxing District) LA PROPOSAL TO SELL MONUMENTS • • TAHOMA CEMETERY Quick Facts Average number of burials per year since 1992 153 Total number of burials in 2008 119 Cremain burials in 2008 56 or 47.0% Average number of monuments set per year since 2000 114 Number of FTE's taking care of Tahoma in 1990 5.00 Number of FTE's taking care of Tahoma in 2009 3.03 The subsidy from the Parks and Recreation budget has funded approximately 38% of the cemetery's budget since 2000. Parks and Recreation has spent more than $2,000,000 to underwrite the cemetery's operations since 1990. Tahoma's unique and historic monuments contribute to the high cost of maintenance due to the need for weedeating and specialized mowing. Steps have been taken to reduce Tahoma's operations and maintenance costs. Significant reductions include staff reductions from 5 FTE's in 1990 to 3 in 2009 and conversion from domestic water to irrigation water for irrigation. Park Maintenance Operations provided assistance as needed. The Repairs and Maintenance (480) line item was eliminated in the 2008 and 2009 budgets. Revenue from the Cemetery Trust is limited to interest and comprises only $25,000 or less than 10 per cent of the 2009 budget. Previous efforts to find a buyer have not been successful. The existence of executed perpetual care contracts severely hindered past attempts to privatization of the cemetery. Tahoma was named to the Washington Heritage Register in January, 2004. • PROPOSAL • Sales will be limited to Tahoma interments. Families will not be required to purchase monuments for their deceased from Tahoma. The "mark-up" will be consistent with industry standards and will be affected only by the cost of the of the monument. It will not be tied to internal costs and will not unfairly depress the cost of the product at the consumer level. Reasonable pricing will be a major criteria for selection of the wholesaler. Mark-up revenue will remain in the cemetery budget. Proceeds from the sales of headstones and monuments will be used to offset operational costs and the annual subsidy from the Parks and Recreation Division. Local monument companies are eligible to submit bids. Sales of monuments occurs at a number of Washington State municipal cemeteries induding but not limited to Port Angeles, Bellingham, Pasco and Bremerton. • $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 —S Subsidy • Parks and Recreation's Subsidy to Tahoma Cemetery since 1990 = $2,029,000 or an average of $100,000 per year • 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 $90,000 $50,000 $60,000 $50,000 $95,000 $100,00 $100,00 $110,000 $85,000 $95,000 $105,00 $122,00 $152,00 $135,00 $150,00 $135,00 $130,00 $125,00 $90,000 $50,000 • • • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 City of Yakima Vision Statement Strategic Priorities Tahoma Burial Charts Fee and Charges Tahoma Cemetery 2009 Proposed Budget Revenue and Staffing Charts Parks and Recreation Subsidy History Challenges Tahoma Cemetery Photos Tahoma Cemetery History Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 12/10/08,11/12/08, 9/10/00 11/17/08 Request for Proposals Pacific Coast Memorial Proposal Yakima Cemeteries (Yellow Pages) Memorandum from Legal Department Examples of Washington State Municipal Cemeteries that Sell Monuments RCW 68.52 Public Cemeteries and Morgues (Cemetery Taxing District) 10 1 City of Yakima 01/13/2009 11:06 AM °�--Visitors!Leisure--Resi. encs — http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us / council / mission / default.asp Quick Picks Goverrimen "' i3us ness " - 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Apply on Line ADA Grievance Policy Road Construction Yakima Transit • http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us / council / strategic / default.asp Yakima City Council Strategic Priorities Adopted March 2008 • Maintain and Improve Public Health and Safety • Promote Economic Development and Diversification • Build and Utilize Strategic Partnerships • Preserve and Enhance Yakima's Quality of Life • Efficiently Manage Public Resources and Ensure Fiscal Stability • Provide Responsive Customer Service and Effective Communications Back to Council http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us / council / strategic / default.asp © 2009 City of Yakima, Washington www.ci.yakima.wa.us 129 North Second Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Phone(509)575-6000 o FAX(509)576-6614 Contact Us http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us/council/strategic/default.asp Page 1 of 1 • • Total Burials at Tahoma Cemetery since 1992 = 3,066 or an average of 153 per year • 200 N 150 100 50 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 —+—Total Burials 180 191 178 178 162 162 152 174 172 166 140 143 154 142 136 149 135 113 125 114 • • • Burials 2000-2009 Average per Year: 53 Cremains and 82 Standard Burials 100% — 90% 80% 70% 60% —, 50% 40% -7 30% 20% 10% 2008 2009 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Amended Projected os Cremains 49 58 55 48 49 58 54 47 56 51 Standard Burials 91 85 99 90 87 91 81 66 63 63 • • • 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Permanent Monuments Set 2000-2009 since 2000 = 1,137 Average per Year: 114 —� Monuments Set 2009 Projected Tahoma Cemetery 1802 Tahoma Avenue BUS/NESS OFF/CE 2301 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, Washington 98902 575-6026 ummonommummom ICEMMUCAMPF ®111®®®112©21P aovooe5111 MIN lib ISIEN00000 1ICIPMECHERI 00®11:©©0® Bo0ob�O0oo 1111101100 g� vv®omoo 5051101 IMAM MOW MEN 'C1111 STR 110 772 124 20 m 114 11 116 142 1H 61 112 112 103 ea 143 s d6 m M9 11 6d A 6d 10 1211 11] M 116 tl] 1]e 16 m 1s 210 114 161 742 141 66 tl 611 66 22 0 23 10 93 160 122 104 11e m MI m 1a 122 221 12, 61 61 722 122 01 32 12 66 100 19 92 103 10 127 1126 110 164 1661 lee 3/2 167 121 12, 10 1221 170 132 171 173 b 234 164 1]6 27. 123 161 170 111 160 T. w 61c 60 141 111 HI 723 11 122 116 w 186 so ]] 111 14 0 110 122 122 1610 la 123 131 61 224 6a 121 122 103 Lla 116 20 m lx las 01 116 122 1]1 H) m C 123 101 pa 160 101 A 331 231 m m 336 01 MI m 336 ]16 ae ]H 213 222 210 22 2121 207 322 204 1m 122 2731 703 lam 05 » 231 xt 141 •6 30 20 2142 231 ZOO 222 MI 20 w xd w ]66 w a 264 22 29 »e 16] ]6d 212 ]66 281 MI ]m 2102 29 224 26 ISO • 03 336 217 336 776 331 93 232 16] 267 1m 322 6m 306 220 277 61] 333 317 312 616 217 01 320 63.12 mar Revise& Deaanber 11, 1987 300 221 3011 300 210 A •A 40 304 30 301 102 01 62 MI 262 261 262 223 264 .11 214 243 AA 212 162 161 00 2.2 163 123 121 122 66 164 641 212 1311 126 MO 167 23 101 126 132 17377 164 122 1211 121 20 106 222 212 63 1726 162 136 61 107 171 01 MI 101 166 80 262 373 :G 317 212 310 21112 213 322 221 226 127 262 20 232 231 ara 221 MI ]x 336 m 20 17 23 12 AO 46 ale MI MI 361 221 323 331 232 2. 222 224 2/2 sea 224 222 233 2111 222 10 301 MI 2717 91 92 273 226 211 3136 226 224 MI 222 226 226 212 01 222 201 102 222 221 29 212 0 314 01 27 23 22 momolommoommo Immo cammolom NT" 111111 111 ISM MC 11111 Mr tame EllEINa • WOW& 12111122/ VSEINNII i1,1171 rum= 11111111 Tahoma Cemetery received it's name from Mount Tah-ho-mah, also know as Mount Rainier, which can be seen from the west end of the cemetery. Tahoma Cemetery is believed to have started business in 1867. Visit the beautiful Veteran's Memorial monument to honor veterans from every branch of the military. 104 133 212 1 11 It 106 126 107 1. 32 412 112 114 116 110 76 77 22 111 121 63 126 137 122 1. 101 123 01 2141 130 ICI 131 100 1114 162 157 126 166 1071 147 142 HS 143 141 164 166 186 167 121 170 171 172 Ira 174 T. 170 WI ICI 123 124 201 30 2243 206 204 212 202 231 212 122 11. 146 04 122 27 123 NEW DEVELOPMENT ANCE 16TH A Indicate Section Posts • • 2008 Tahoma Cemetery Fee Schedule Lots Code Description Price E/C Total 201 A $478 $179 $657 202 B $478 $179 $657 203 C $478 $179 $657 204 D $629 $179 $808 205 E (spouse/Non-Veterans) $568 $179 $747 207 Individual Veteran, All Sections $379 $179 $558 208 F $478 $179 $657 209 G $478 $179 $657 210 H $478 $179 $657 211 Individual Veteran, All Sections $478 $179 $657 212 J $478 $179 $657 213 K $478 $179 $657 214 L $468 $179 $647 164 M (Flat Marker Graves) $600 $179 $779 165 M (Upright Marker Graves) $654 $179 $833 215 City $478 $179 $657 216 F & AM $478 $179 $657 217 IOOF $478 $179 $657 218 Baby F & AM $196 $76 $272 219 Cremain Only, All Sections $208 $91 $299 220 Right of 2nd Inurnment $210 $109 $319 N/ A Mausoleum Crypts N/A N/A N/A 221 Mausoleum Niche, 12 x 12 Marble $589 $91 $680 222 Mausoleum Niche, 18 x 20 glass front $608 $91 $699 223 Mausoleum Niche, 40 x 22 glass front $677 $179 $856 224 Mausoleum Niche, 46 x 40 glass front $736 $179 $915 Columbarium 168 Niche $792 $109 $901 220 Right of 2nd Inurement $210 $109 $319 • • • 2008 Tahoma Cemetery Fee Schedule IOpen/ Close Code Description Price Tax Total 225 Standard $540 N/ A $540 226 Oversized and Extra Large $629 N/ A $629 228 Cremains $253 N/A $253 229 Vault $809 N/ A $809 230 Double Deep (for two) $1,080 N/A $1,080 231 Baby (30 Inch) $180 N/A $180 232 Child (45 Inch) $199 N/A $199 233 Mauoleum Crypts $491 N/A $491 234 Niche (Mausoleum/Columbarium) $226 N/A $226 Liners 235 Standard $540 $44.28 $584.28 236 Oversized $719 $58.96 $777.96 237 Extra Large $810 $66.42 $876.42 239 Cremain (Expandable for two) $270 $22.14 $292.14 240 Double Deep (2 Liners) $1,080 $88.56 $1,168.56 241.3 Baby (30 Inch) $180 $14.76 $194.76 242 Child (45 Inch) $208 $17.06 $225.06 Weekdays Latest Chapel Service Latest Graveside Service No indigent burials after Saturdays 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Latest Chapel Service 11:00 a.m. Latest Graveside Service 11:30 a.m. Overtime charges apply for any work required after 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding City recognized holidays • 2008 Tahoma Cemetery Fee Schedule Monument Setting Fees Flat Markers Code Description Price Tax Total 245 12" x up to 24" flat marker $235 $19.27 $254.27 246 12" x 25" - 36" flat marker $270 $22.14 $292.14 158 12" x 37" - 48" flat marker $434 $35.59 $469.59 159 12" x 49" - 60" flat marker $596 $48.87 $644.87 160 12" x 61" - 72" flat marker $760 $62.32 $822.32 253 12" x 6" flat marker $118 $9.68 $127.68 254 16" x 8" flat marker $180 $14.76 $194.76 255 Urn Marker Combination (does not include mandatory right of 2nd inurement fee) $382 $31.32 $413.32 Upright Markers 247 12" x up to 24" upright marker $270 $22.14 $292.14 248 12" x 25" - 36" upright marker $360 $29.52 $389.52 161 12" x 37" - 48" upright marker $600 $49.20 $649.20 162 12" x 49" - 60" upright marker $846 $69.37 $915.37 163 12" x 61" - 72" upright marker $1,090 $89.38 $1,179.38 Niche Inscriptions 172 Inscription, up to 30 characters $188.00 $15.42 $203.42 171 Additional Inscription, per character. $3.00 $0.25 $3.25 173 Niche Emblem $63.00 $5.17 $68.17 174 Niche Photo $88.00 $7.22 $95.22 175 Niche Vase, including drill holes Miscellaneous Marker Setting Fees 41 Each Additional inch, width or height $22 $1.80 $23.80 251 Veteran's marker set in concrete $226 $18.53 $244.53 167 Veteran's marker set on granite (24 x 36) $325 $26.65 $351.65 257 Re -set monument (+ setting fee for size) $70 $5.74 $75.74 Vases Galvanized Vases 262 Galvanized Vase (each) $20 $1.64 $21.64 258 Set with monument $20 $1.64 $21.64 260 In granite border (after monument set) $167 $13.69 $180.69 264 Vase insert only $20 $1.64 $21.64 Aeon Vases 263 Aeon Vase (each) $73 $5.99 $78.99 259 Set with monument $36 $2.95 $38.95 261 In granite border (after monument set) $179 $14.68 $193.68 • 2008 Tahoma Cemetery Fee Schedule Overtime Charges Code Description Price Tax Total 270 Saturday Full size burial $ 402.00 N/ A $ 402.00 271 Saturday Cremains/Infant burial $ 270.00 N/ A $ 270.00 166 Late weekday burials, any work after 3:30 p.m. $67/hr N/A $67/hr Disinterment Fees 272 Full size**, plus opening/closing in relocation in Tahoma $ 810.00 N/A $ 810.00 273 Baby**, plus opening/closing if relocation in Tahoma $ 450.00 N/ A $ 450.00 274 Cremain**, plus opening/closing if relocation in Tahoma $ 316.00 N/ A $ 316.00 170 ' Additional fee per management, based on degree of difficulty of disinterment $ 595.00 N/A $ 595.00 Other Miscellaneous Charges 275 Grave Use Transfer Permit processing fee $ 34.00 N/ A $ 34.00 169 Copy of Heritage Register $ 12.00 N/A $ 12.00 SELLING A LOT PRE -NEED MAKING PAYMENTS Steps 1 through 5 are the same as Pre -Need Paid in Full 6. Making Payments: a. When purchasing a lot only, it is 10% down payable in 12 months. b. When purchasing burial services (fees) only, it is 10% down payable in 24 months. c. When purchasing a lot and burial services, it is 10% down payable in 36 months. d. No interest is charged unless purchaser fails to make payments in 90 days without any contact. Interest rate is 1% of balance owing. • • • MEMORANDUM December 19, 2007 To: Councilman Norm Johnson From: Lynn Quesenbury, Parks and Recreation Administrative Associate Subject: Tahoma Cemetery Endowment Fund At the Council's December meeting regarding policy issues, you indicated concern about legislative limitations on the amounts of money that can be spent from cemetery endowment funds. I have done a little research on this topic including searching through the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington Administrative Code. We also contacted Dennis McPhee, a Department of Licensing program manager who works with cemeteries. We found that RCW 68.44 is clear about endowment care funds, how they are raised, cared for and used. In particular RCW 68.44.020 says, "Endowment care funds shall not be used for any purpose other than to provide, through income only, for the endowment care stipulated in the instrument by which thefund was established , and shall be kept separate and distinct from all assets of the cemetery authority. The principal shall forever remain inviolable and may not be reduced in any way not found within RCW 11.100.020." We also found that cemeteries are limited in what they can charge for an endowment fund. RCW 68.40.010 states "A cemetery authority not exempt under this chapter shall deposit in an endowment care fund not less that the following amounts for plots or interment right sold: Ten percent of the gross sales price for each grave, niche or crypt." It would appear that one means for increasing the amount of money available for general care, maintenance and embellishment of a cemetery would be to raise the percentage that can be assessed on cemetery sales. Cemetery Trust revenues for 2008 are estimated to run $26,000. Raising the endowment care assessment to 15 percent would raise that to $39,000. Over time this would increase the fund's principle and provide slightly more additional income, just under five percent per year, for Tahoma's care and maintenance. Michael Morales, Community Development, is assembling a list of issues to discuss with our state's legislators and, with your permission, I would like to forward this information to him for inclusion. Tahoma Cemetery Proposed 2009 Budget Expenditures Wages and Salaries Benefits Office and Operating Supplies, Fuel, Items Purchased for Resale, Small Tools and Equipment Professional Services, Communications, Transportation/Training, Advertising, Public Utility Services, Repairs and Maintenance, Miscellaneous State / County Taxes Improvements other than Buildings Interfund Opt Rental and Lease, Insterfund Insurance Services, Interfund Adminsitrative Charges TOTAL 2009 PROPOSED EXPENDITURES Revenues Charges for Goods and Services Cemetery Trust Interest, Miscellaneous Revenue Total Cemetery Revenues Subsidy from Parks and Recreation Budget TOTAL 2009 PROPOSED REVENUES w/ Subsidy Beginning Fund Balance TOTAL 2009 REVENUES + BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 2009 Level of Self -Support w / o Parks and Recreation Subsidy and w/o Beginning Fund Balance 2009 Level of Self -Support w/ Parks and Recreation Subsidy but w/o Beginning Fund Balance % of Budget 45.4% $118,750 17.1% $44,851 9.1% $23,768 6.3% $16,522 1.4% $3,600 0.0% $0 20.7% $54,147 100.0% $261,638 67.0% $166,000 12.8% $31,750 $197,750 20.2% $50,000 100.0% $247,750 $68,929 $316,679 75.6% 94.8% 2009 Level of Self -Support w/ Parks and Recreation Subsidy and w/ Beginning Fund Balance 120.0% 1/13/09 • • • 5.50 - 5.00 4.50 - Tahoma Cemetery Staffing Levels 1990-2009 - - 4.00- 3.50 - 3.00- . _ \ - - - - - - - ......0- , .... 2.50 - 2.00 -- .- - - 1.50 - 1.00 - 0.50 - 0.00 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.00 2.00 -gm- Permanent FTE's --Temporary 1.00 1.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.30 0.43 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 --...- Department Assistant 5.00 4.00 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 4.35 4.35 4.35 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 2.90 3.03 wa.0... Total • • • Wages and Benefits $180,000 - $160,000 - $140,000 - $120,000 + $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 - $40,000 - $20,000 - $0 Tahoma Cemetery Wages, Benefits and Total FTE's 1990-2009 Wages and benefits have trended up while FTE's have declined from five to three. 6.00 5.00 4.00 m W H - 3.00 W 2.00 - 1.00 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005* 2006 2007 2008 ** # Wages $103,028 $84,348 $91,068 $92,477 $95,345 $97,977 $102,601 $113,607 $97,881 $119,538 $143,664 $147,991 $132,528 $143,975 $150,632 $170,876 $141,583 $140,339 $113,082 -III- Benefits $36,215 $22,602 $21,233 $26,170 $27,445 $26,211 $29,314 $32,188 $28,419 $31,604 $36,629 $38,888 $34,368 $38,888 $43,103 $48,355 $48,720 $51,990 $42,296 -fes Total FTE 5.00 4.00 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 4.35 4.35 4.35 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 2.90 2009 $118,750 $44,851 3.03 0.00 • • • Tahoma Cemetery Income 2000-2009 Average per year: Parks Subsidy = 37.9%; Income from Services = 47.3% and Miscellaneous Reenues = 14.8% 100% - 90% 80% . . 70% 1 60% ■ 1 . . 50% 1 1111■ 40% 30%Y 20% 10% 0% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Interest, Misc. Revenues 10.0% 15.0% 5.1% 5.3% 4.0% 20.4% 17.4% 17.9% 21.3% 31.8% ■ Income from Services 50.2% 40.9% 44.2% 55.6% 47.8% 41.5% 42.2% 46.6% 51.1% 52.4% Parks & Rec Subsidy 39.8% 44.1% 50.7% 39.1% 48.2% 38.1% 40.4% 35.4% 27.6% 15.8% • • Changes in the Parks and Recreation Subsidy to Tahoma Cemetery since 2000 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Interest, Misc Revenues ■ Income from Services Parks & Recreation Subsidy Tahoma Cemetery Revenues 2000-2009 2000 $26,377 $132,287 $105,000 2001 $41,529 $113,254 $122,000 2002 $15,264 $132,258 $152,000 2003 $18,095 $191,958 $135,000 2009 $12,487 $148,936 $150,000 2005 872,467 $147,113 $135,000 2006 $55,947 $135,556 $130,000 2007 $63,239 $164,437 $125,000 2008 2009 $69,115 $100,679 $166,000 $166,000 $90,000 $50,000 For a number of years, Tahoma Cemetery's shortfall was covered by Federal Revenue Sharing monies. When that revenue source disappeared, money from Parks and Recreation (Service Unit 645) was used to subsidize the cemeteries operations. In 1990 that subsidy was $90,000. Amounts have varied since then, rising as high as $152,000 and averaging just over $100,000 per year. 2000 The subsidy was $105,0000, up $10,000 from 1999. 2001 The subsidy was subsidized. A "one -time -only" grant of $17,000 from the General Fund brought the total subsidy for this year to $122,000. 2002 The subsidy grew to an all-time high of $152,000 including a second $17,000 transfer from the General Fund for irrigation system upgrades. Factors affecting the increasing cost of doing business were added costs for salaries and benefits, utilities, office and operating supplies and interfund administrative charges. 2003 The General Fund transfer of the past two years was not available this year. 2004 The Parks and Recreation subsidy increased $15,000. The preceding year's (2003) budget overestimated charges for services and that number was scaled back in 2004 to more accurately reflect burial income. The 2004 subsidy compensated for that adjustment in income. 2005 Expenditures declined enough to allow the subsidy to shrink $15,000. 2006 The subsidy decreased $5,000 reflecting another decrease in expenditures. 2007 Expectations for increases in revenue from charges for services, interest from the cemetery trust fund and miscellaneous sources prompted a continuing decline in the Parks an Recreation subsidy. 2008 The subsidy dropped $35,000 reflecting reductions in staffing, repairs and maintenance and the miscellaneous budgets all as part of an effort to balance the 2008 budget. 2009 Tahoma's 2009 annual budget was reduced $8,500 from the year before while its beginning fund • balance was estimated at nearly $70,000, almost twice that of 2008. 711is allowed a substantial $40,000 reduction in the Parks and Recreation subsidy. • • • TAHOMA CEMETERY CHALLENGES • • Maintaining budget stability Security from vandalism Pre -need sales Perpetual care Need marketing / sales program Aging trees — pruning, replacement Declining number of burials Roadways need repaving Roadway for new development • • Tahoma Cemetery is charac- terized by acres of traditional upright monuments that out- line the history of Yakima and its residents. Names like Jo- sephine Bowzer Lillie Parker, George and Mary Donald, James and Sarah Gleed, A. E. and Rose Larson, Freder- ick Mercy, Charles McAllister, Wilbur and Grace Robertson and A. J. Splawn are peppered throughout the cemetery and call to mind towns and people alive and well today. Treasured as the monuments are, howev- er, they are high maintenance and add significantly to the cost of Tahoma's operations. • One of Tahoma's most interesting sections is the "old Japanese cemetery" in Section A on the northern -most portion of the cemetery. The graves here are "bilingual" — Japanese on one side of the monument and English on the other. In 2002 the Japanese Boschi purchased a block of 200 -plus graves in Tahoma's undeveloped nine acres. That transaction provided the star -up nest egg for the development of that acreage, a feat accomplished using in-house staff. In January, 2005, the Tahoma Cemetery business office, located at the Public Works Complex on Fruitvale Blvd. for nearly 15 years, reopened at the cemetery. Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon, the office offers on-site services to fami- lies, funeral homes, genealogy enthusiasts and visitors throughout the year. Constructed in 1919, the Mausoleum is Washington State's second larg- est. The only one bigger is in Taco- ma. It houses 408 crypts and 140 in- dividual niches for cinerery urns. The full-sized crypts are occupied but a handful of cremain niches remain available. • In 2007, a new niche wall was added at Tahoma — just north of the Mausoleum. Measuring five feet high by four feet, eight inches in diameter, the polished granite structure has 72 niches, each of which can accommodate two urns for a total of 144. Totaling nine acres, Tahoma's southeast corner lay fallow for decades while the cemetery's inventory of available grave sites declined year after year. Then in 2002 the purchase of a large block of land for future graves for members of the Japanese Boschi provided start-up money for devel- opment of that land and the creation of 8,700 new graves for both upright and flat markers. At a rate of 60 to 70 full-sized full- sized burials a year, this new area should support Tahoma up to 125 years into the future. Staff worked throughout 2003 and 2004 to grade and level the ground, install irrigation, plant grass seed and trees and lay corner markers and plots in this area are now available to the public. • Tahoma's landmark Veterans Section fronts 24th Av- enue with its Avenue of Flags which are raised for special events. The beautiful stone column and dec- orative iron fence was constructed in 2000 and the marble sign was installed the following year. By the way, standing on the west end of the property at sunrise, visitors can see changing colors on the snowy eastern face of Mount Rainier, which Native Americans called Tah-Ho-Ma. 4.1011111' 1111•1•1111•1 1/11111., r Memorial Day Weekend is a busy time at Tahoma Cemetery. Staff spends the weeks leading up to it fertilizing, mowing, trim- ming around monuments and planting flowers to make sure the cemetery looks its very best. Veterans' hold special ceremonies, families bring flowers to decorate graves and staff sponsors a Memorial Day Eve luminaria, a tradition started more than a de- cade ago. • • Tahoma Cemetery Task Force Mission: to furnish direction for developing the undeveloped acreage and other potential services, to provide advice, education and support for current activities and future needs and to encourage preservation of the cemetery's historic character. A desire to fence Tahoma Cemetery for security purposes led to the establishment of the Tahoma Cemetery Task Force. At its May 3, 1999, meeting, the Yakima City Council voted four to three to approve the least expensive of three options — a $5,000 black chain link fence — for the 24th Avenue side of the cemetery. The decision- sparked controversy and discussion causing the Council to reconsider the choice at its June 15 meeting. The Council delayed a second vote, however, and instead directed formation of a task force to study fencing options and other issues relating to Tahoma. John Puccinelli, then mayor, and fellow Council Members Lynn Buchanan and_ Henry Beauchamp together with an enthusiastic group of citizens, family ,meinbers; of people buried at Tahoma and funeral home representatives began meeting in August, 1999. By their second meeting, the task force members were ready to recommend a fence to the Council. They favored a five -foot -high ornamental aluminum fence with masonry pillars consistent with the existing historic stone gates. Council accepted the recommendation and the fence was completed in June, 2000. _ The Task Force has continued to meet monthly and has tackled a variety topics relating to Tahopna including security, a charitable foundation, a new sign for the 24th Avenue entrance, development of the remaining nine acres and the National Historical Register. It will, however, be disbanded upon formation of the Tahoma Cemetery Foundation. 111 • WIA member of the month TAHOMA CEMETERY - A LOCAL LANDMARK Story by Lynn Ouesenbury, City of Yakima As cemeteries go, Yakima's Tahoma Cemetery has something of a split personality. On the one hand, winding roadways, historic markers and 100 -year old Silver Maples let visitors feel as though they have slipped generations into the past. The mood is leisurely as they stroll through the grounds past the rose garden, the stately mausoleum and the 70 -year old veterans' section. On the other hand, computerized records, updated sales procedures and acreage awaiting development places Tahoma firmly in today. Tranquility yields to energy. A local landmark, Yakima's Tahoma Cemetery •s named for one of Washington state's best-known landmarks. In fact, standing at the west end of the property at sunrise, visitors can watch the brilliantly changing colors of the snowy eastem face of Mount Rainier, which the Indians called Tah-Ho-Ma. The earliest graves date back to 1867. That was before Tahoma Cemetery came to be Tahoma Cemetery. In those days, it was a handful of small neighboring resting grounds for special interest groups like the Japanese community and the International Order of Oddfellows. It wasn't until just after the tum of the fury that the cemeteries 7pr akima's guardianship. vary. One of the most striking is dedicated to Walter J. Reed, a prominent Yakima resident who entered life. in Scotland in 1942 and left it in Yakima in 1908 after serving as mayor and state senator. The twelve -foot obelisk has carvings and engraved lettering on all four sides, including this anonymous poem: "On fame's eternal campground, His silver tent is spread, And Glory guards with Solomon Round The bivouac of the dead." Another tombstone demands attention: "Hey, you stranger passing by — Where you are, so once was I — Where I am you soon will be .. . So laugh at death, come follow me." Tahoma Veterans Section, showing Memorial Monument. were united under the City Tahoma's grounds are covered with unique and interesting monuments — size, shape and materials History buffs enjoy Tahoma's old record books. The leather and gilt volumes are hefty ones and collectively weigh just under fifty pounds. In addition to listing the grave locations and occupants, spidery handwriting documents causes of death. People were laid to rest at Tahoma for every reason from "softness of the brain" and "consumption" to gunshot wounds. The serenity of Tahoma on a sunny Yakima Valley afternoon, however, gives no clue to the business end of the operation. Three years ago, the continued next page... ...from previous page .ess office made a brisk move from its on-site on to the city's Public Works complex on 'Yakima's north side. The move enabled Tahoma to implement a complete revision of its office procedures. The one-person staff was augmented by business -hour back- up personnel and the resources of the city's finance and computer divisions. Daily transactions • promptly moved to the Public Works computer recordkeeping system. The process has taken well over a year of concentrated effort by specialized staff and has required months of data entry, verification and re - verification against old records and a final audit against the actual grave sites. One of Tahoma's colorful plantings. Horticulture and maintenance crews have turned their efforts toward beautifying the park. The new decade dawns auspiciously for Tahoma. The preneed program, instituted just over a year ago has proved successful. While people have long been able to purchase lots ahead of actual need, now they can also pay for opening and closing and the standard liner ahead of time, too. The price is attractive to many - under $500 for the package. Tahoma completes its most significant business illplishment this month as staff winds up the ulean task of entering into computers burial nformation for over 42,034 grave sites. Your Western Distributor For r All Major Manufacturers including AEON MFG. CO. TRIPLE H CO. EATON BROTHERS PUCKETT SUPPLY STERIL TENT FRIGID FLUID CO. HAMLIN LIFT JOS. M. STERN CO. ROY E. KLEGER 11881 Industrial Court, Auburn, CA 95603 The process was tedious and time consuming. Staff even resorted to magnifying glasses to decipher documents. The final product is an accurate record of 125 years of burials as well as a satisfied sense of having plotted what no man has plotted before. Tahoma's immediate future appears bright. While its remaining 2300 sites are being sold at a rate of about 200 a year, the cemetery owns an additional nine acres of land ready for development. The preneed sales and updated business practices will enable the cemetery to begin 1994 with a positive cash balance. Development of the additional acreage or other improvements have become realistic options for consideration. As one of the cemetery's most memorable epitaphs predicts, "Amidst the memories, the best is yet to come." DIVISION OF DURAGLAS PRODUCTS LTD. P.O. BOX 274, ALDERGROVE, B.C. CANADA VOX 1A0 TEL. (604) 852-8768 FAX (604) 852-8475 by BRIAN os akima Tahoma Cemetery supervisor Larry Nelson is silhouetted inside the TahomalMausoleum, f lledVwith graniteRepublic file faced vaults holding the remains of Yakima's founding families. When it was built in 1919, it was the second- largest in the state. The grave marker of FrancesHen- derson is the oldest tombstone in Tahoma Cemetery. Her remains were moved to the site after the cemetery opened in 1889. ere History is Laid to Rest. Many Upper Valley pioneers are buried in Tahoma Cemetery, now on By ED STOVER presented to the Yakima City Council on cemetery or its inhabitants. It took the YAKIMA HERALD -REPUBLIC . It's been four years of bookwork and legwork Now it's official — Yakima's 115 - year -old Tahoma Cemetery has been • named to the Washington Heritage Reg- istry, making it one of more than 1500 historic and culturally significant sites in the state. "They didn't believe it wouid quite make the national register because that . criteria's so strict, but the board was unanimous that it's a great candidate for the state register because of the pio- neers (buried there) and what they did for the state of Washington." said Brandy Bradford of the city Parks & Recreation Department, which oversees Tahoma. The city got the word a few weeks ago from the state Office•ofArchaeology and Historic Preservation, whose board reviewed the city's application at its annual meeting in January. "We have a plaque, which has already been framed and which will be April 13, said Bradford, who attended Wilburs six months of intensive research the January meeting. during the fall and winter of 2002-03 to "It's been a long process," she added. complete the extensive application. "It took George and Yvonne Wilbur They had help from a number of peo- doing a lot of research over the past two ple, among them Bradford, her col - years to get us to where we finally got the league, Maria Mayhue, Tahoma supervi- nomination. They were instrumental in sor Larry Nelson, Midstate Monument this." owners Lynn and Randy Howe, and The Wilburs, however, didn't quite local historian Bob Pace. know, what they were getting into when The _ final document, more than 90 they volunteered for the job, according pages long, is more than a history of the to Yvonne. Active for years in the Yaki- cemetery, which got its start on Feb. 8, ma Valley Museum, she and her hus- 1889, with the purchase of 3.5 acres of band thought much of the research was land by the International Order of Odd probably done. Fellows. "There was this piece in the paper • It's really a history of the formative asking for anybody who could give the years of the Yakima Valley, particularly history of the people at Tahoma to call the Upper Valley. That's because the this number," said Yvonne. "That's how pioneers buried in Tahoma were among we got tied up with Brandy. We thought the first settlers who drifted into the Val - they would have a lot of information, ley beginning in the 1850s. and we'd just go out and take some pic- Frances Henderson, for instance, has tures (at Tahoma) and get some names the oldest headstone— she was born in (of pioneers) because we knew a lot of 1836, -and died in 1867. She was first them." buried on the family farm in the It turned out the city didn't have a lot Ahtanum Valley. Her remains were later of information on the origins of the moved to Tahoma. state Heritage Registry The first burial at the cemetery:,was that of Freelove Augusta Tufft; Who: died on Feb. 7, 1889, the day before the ceme- tery opened. Today, the cemetery covers some 55. acres and is the final resting place for • some of the community's most stalwart - citizens. Early -day businessmen like' George Donald, AE. Larson; Frederick. Mercy and George S. Rankin are there. So is Elizabeth Loudon Carmichael, who founded the Yakima • City Creamery,. which produced Carmichael Ice Cream. So are local personages like early- day aviator Charlie McAllister and Yaki- `ma's•only.Medal of -Honor winnerrTaek J Pendleton The list goes on. "It was a fun project," Yvonne Wilbur said. "We met some lovely people and had a wonderful time doing it." 61 Copies of Tahoma's history will be available for people to see at the Yakima Valley Museum, the Yakima Valley Regional Library, the Yakima Valley Geneaological Society and the city Parks & Rec Department. STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation 1063 S. Capitol Way, Suite 106 - Olympia, Washington 98501 (Mailing Address) PO Box 48343 - Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 (360) 586-3065 Fax Number (360) 586-3067 January 29, 2004 Brandy Bradford Tahoma Cemetery 2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington 98902 Dear Ms. Bradford: I am delighted to inform you that the Tahoma Cemetery at 1802 Tahoma Avenue in Yakima, has been listed in the Washington Heritage Register, where it joins over 1,500 other historic and culturally significant properties which have been recognized for their unique contributions to Washington's heritage. Having a property listed in the register is an honor. The benefits of State register listing include potential property tax deductions and code waivers to protect the integrity of the resource. Listing of a property does not impose federal or state restrictive covenants or easements nor will it result in a taking. However, listing in the Washington Heritage Register does assure protective review of a property should a federal or state action have a potential adverse effect to the property's historic values. Please do not hesitate to contact our State and National Register Coordinator, Michael Houser, at (360)586-3076 if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely,z 7 Allyson Brooks, Ph.D. State Historic Preservation Officer Inited States Department of the Interior dational Park Service qATieNAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES -2O NUATION SHEET vection 7 Page 1_ Tahoma Cemetery Name of property Yakima Co., Washington County and State ,ahoma. Cemetery is located on 55 acres of gently sloping land on the west side of the historical commercial center of takima, Washington. This cemetery is a fine example of park style. Meandering pass through access roads provide ast-west passage through the cemetery. They support access to axial side roads by round -abouts and multiple ntersections. The axial east -west roads provide access to north andsouth side interment sites. Twenty-three foot and arger, circumferenced, 110 -year-old Silver Maple trees enhance the park style. Similar trees are distributedabout the :emetery. These trees are supplemented by more recent plantings of twenty-two varieties of trees. Among these are: lorway Spruce, Yoshino Flowering Cherry, Common Horsechestnut, Weeping Birch, Colorado Blue Spruce and an :ight tree row of Red Maple. Rose plantings enhance the mausoleum area adding color and softening the mausoleums Main lines. n addition to interment areas for the general public there are grave areas dedicated to specific groups: The Masonic )rder, the International Order of Odd Fellows (1.O.O.F.), the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), veterans of the ;panish-American War, a section containing veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam nd two sections for the Japanese population and a section for babies. The older part of the cemetery contains the tiltal graves and family plots of early Yakima Valley pioneers. It is important to know that the history of the Valley is a recent history and the 1867 date of death on a headstone is only six years after the first family ettled in the valley. fahoma Cemetery was developed on land owned by Tom Wheeler, a dairyman and George Carey, a local merchant. Che original acreage was purchased by the city of North Yakima, the Masonic Lodge and the International Order of )dd Fellows. Subsequent acquisitions have increased the cemetery to its present size. iistory of Land Acquisition at Tahoma Cemetery 'eb. 8, 1889-I.O.O.F. bought 3 1/2 acres for $75.00 per acre-I.O.O.F. Deb. 16, 1889 -North Yakima. Lodge #24 Masonic purchased and placed on record the survey of the new cemetery and Matting same. -F. & A.M. vlay 9, 1889 -The plat of.the new cemetery has been received and accepted. It has been named "Tahoma" and the vork of beautifying it will begin at once. rune 6, 1889 -City Cemetery- $521.00 [illy 18, 1889 -Chairman Switzer of.the Cemetery committee reported Mr. Lince had opened the road to the cemetery. Che City attorney was instructed to draw the necessary papers for said road and the issue of a warrant payable to Mr. ince for $120.00 right away. VIa., 1903 -(Herald Republic)- The city of Yakima purchased a 40 -acre .tract adjoining the cemetery from W.L. ince. Ten acres were then sold to the Catholic Society for cemetery purposes. VIay 1, 1922- I.O.O.F., Yakima #22 and Mason's Lodge #24 deeded their cemetery lots to the City of Yakima. 1965-5 acres were bought from Frigid Fruit United States Department of the Interior National Park Service N NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CUATION SHEET Section 7 Page 2_ Tahoma Cemetery Name of property Yakima • Co., Washington County and State Tahoma Cemetery is named for one of Washington State's best-known natural wonders, 14,410 -foot Mount Rainier. This mountain is call "Ta -Ho -Ma" by local Native Americans. The name means "white mountain" in their language. This perpetually snow covered mountain can be seen from the west side of the cemetery. Captain George Vancouver named the mountain Rainier in 1792 for Peter Rainier, a British Admiral. Except for the burial of babies, grave orientation is east and west. Baby interment is primarily north and south. Freemasonry: Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal order in the world. Modern Freemasonry is derived from organized guilds or unions of stone masons who constructed the beautiful Cathedrals and other structure throughout Europe during the middle -ages. These stone masons were allowed to travel "freely" from country to country. During this period the word "Free" was prefixed to the word mason, and generation of masons who followed were referred to as freemasons. The Freemasons of today are acharitable, social and educational organization: Febaiy 16, 1889 the North Yakima Lodge #24 purchased and placed on the record the "survey of the new cemetery andlitting of same." A Masonic section for their members. The I.O.O.F. and the Mason's received no water rights with the land at the cemetery. With no water the Mason's asked the I.O.O.F. to follow them by deeding their cemetery plots to the City of Yakima, date of February 25, 1922. The Masonic symbol on a tombstone is a square, a drawing compass and the letter "G". In the year of 1922, the City of Yakima became the owner/administrator of Tahoma Cemetery. Independent Order of Odd Fellows: The Odd Fellowship began in England in the 1700's. It was unusual for common laboring men to band together and form a fraternity for social unity. They were known as "peculiar" or "odd" and were soon called "Odd Fellows". Members accepted the name as being appropriate for the time and when legally incorporated, the title "Odd Fellows" was adopted. The I.O.O.F. as we know it in the United States began in Baltimore, Maryland, where five members of the order from England founded Washington Lodge No. 1 on. April 26, 1819. March 7, 1882 a I.O.O.F. lodge was established in Yakima City, County of Yakima, Territory of Washington to be known as Yakima #22. There were six charter members. When Yakima City moved to North Yakima with the Northern Pacific Railroad, the I.O.O.F., Yakima #22 moved also. Inmber 1886, Yakima #22 began talking with the City Council (North Yakima) and the Masonic Order about a ce yfor North Yakima. On February 8, 1889 the I.O.O.F. cemetery committee reported they had bought 3 %z acres of land for $75.00 an acre from an I.O.O.F. brother, Mr. George W. Carey. This is where the I.O.O.F. section of the cemetery is today, just east of the Old North Yakima plot. United. States Department of the Interior National Park Service NIALONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CINUATION SHEET Section _7 Page 3_ Tahoma Cemetery Name of property Yakima Co., Washington County and State Many graves were moved at different times from Ahtanum, Fruitvale (32 graves) and the Old Pioneer Cemetery at Yakima City. The Odd Fellows deeded their lots to the City of Yakima May 1, 1922. The emblem of the Odd Fellows on a headstone is shown as three links of a chain: friendship, home and faith. Woodmen of the World: The Woodmen of the World, derived from the Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal group which was founded in 1883. On June 6,1890 in Omaha, Nebraska, Joseph Allen Root founded what is now and still known today as "Woodmen of the World". It issued certificates of insurance from $500 to $3000 during its few years of existence. Joseph Root believed and made it the Woodmen's objective "to provide a decent .burial for all members."Scholar William Whaler describes it as an insurance society with some fraternal lodge features. The Woodmen of the World emblem is a.sawed off tree stump, often with a mallet or beetle, an axe and a wedge. The motto. is: "Dum Tacet Clamet" meaning "though silent, he speaks" and usually appears somewhere on the headstone. Grones were furnished to members free of charge at first, later offered to those who purchased a $100.00 ad nal insurance rider. This rider was offered for 30 -years (1891-1920's). A great number of members still continued to mark their graves using tree -stump trunk memorials until the late 1930's. The tree stump or tree trunk tombstone's are pieces of American Folk Art, carved from blocks of stone. They can be found in cemeteries throughout the United States in all types of shapes and sizes. Some resemble a four or five-foot tall tree trunk with root system or sawed off limbs, a large stack of wood or even log cabins. About 75 headstones in Tahoma Cemetery are Woodmen of the World. They are all shapes and sizes of tree trunks and logs. Mausoleum: The idea of mausoleums has its origin among ancients; it is only since the early 1900's that a plan of community buildings was developed. The first mausoleum built in America was in Ganges, Ohio, in 1907. From 1907 to 1919 over 1500 mausoleums had been erected in this country and Canada. In the summer of 1919, R.A. Geary, of the Northwestern Mausoleum Company, came to Yakima to propose a Mausoleum in Tahoma Cemetery. Yakima people agreed with this proposal. The mausoleum was built in Tahoma Cemetery in 1919. The mausoleum contains 408 crypts, a columbarium provides 140 individual niches for cinerary urns. There is no on-site facility for cremation. The building measures 110 feet frontage by 65 feet depth. The originalestimated cost of $80,000 was exceeded. The walls are built of massivereinforced concrete; two Corinthian columns support the entrance. The interior is finished throughout in Alaska ribboned white marble. Under eater of crypts is a one -foot wide ledge for floral and potted plants. This mausoleum in 1919 was the second largest in Washington State. Tacoma's has 2000 crypts. The building is painted white with rose bush plantings by the entrance, which add color and soften the lines. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NAILONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CMINUATION SHEET Section 7 Page 4 Tahoma Cemetery Name of property Yakima Co., Washington County and State Civil War (Union) Monument: In 1904 the members ofthe Woman's Relief Corps of Yakima erected a monument in Tahoma Cemetery. The monument is 20 feet high and is topped by a brass eagle having a wing span of 6 feet. The plaque on the side reads, "Erected by the Woman's Relief Corps No. 9. In memory of the soldiers and sailors of 1861- 1865 Meade Post No. 9, G.A.R. The members of the W.R.C. had this monument built to honor the Grand Army ofthe Republic (G.A.R.)" A Memorial Day celebration was held May 19, 1905 for the unveiling of the monument. There was a parade with Civil War and Spanish American War Veterans. Mayor Fletcher spoke and lunch was served by the G.A.R. for the old soldiers: This memorial stands in the Civil War section of Tahoma Cemetery. It gives easy identification of the location of 160 honored graves. A walk -way passes between the graves. The walk way ends at the monument, there are benches along the walkway for the crfort of mourners. Spanish-American War: On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine, a 319 -foot battle ship with 10 -inch guns exploded Ind sank in the Cuban harbor of Havana. More than 265 Americans died. The sinking started the Spanish-American War. "Remember the Maine" became America's cry. The white, marble, 15 -foot angel monument at Tahoma Cemetery was erected to honor the ten men and one woman of :he Yakima Valley who lost their lives in the "Philippine Insurrection". One plate on the south side says "In VIemoriam, USS Maine destroyed in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898." This tablet is cast from metal recovered From the USS Maine. The west side has a cross with words "Cuba" at the top and "USA" at the bottom, the words `Philippine Island" on the north and "Puerto Rico" on the south, a circle inside the cross with the words "Spanish War Veterans 1898-1902", a picture of a soldier and.a sailor, battle ship "Maine" and a lady praying with arms out stretched. At the east -side there is a victory wreath on the monument and 11 gravessurround the monument, 10 are nen and one woman. There are 56 Spanish-American War Veteran's in Tahoma Cemetery. The one statue that Yakima Washington has is Col. John Jacob Weisenburger, Commander of the first batallion, which ncluded Company "E" of North Yakima. The batallion fought in the "Philippine Insurrection" that followed the Spanish American War. The statue is for the fallen of company "E", 1 Wash. U.S. Vol. Inf. 1898-1899. The statue was erected July 4, 1902. First Lt. F.T. Briggs, Second Lt. John T. Alderson, Privates John C. Baggatt, Mathias H. 2,herry, Gerritt Leuwrik, George B. Riechert, Ralph E. Shearer, Frank Smith, Spencer D. Swain, Ralph E. Van 3ustand Nurse Helen D. Cochran. These are the 10 men and one woman of Yakima Valley that died in the Spa American War. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES C J UATION SHEET Section . 7 . Page _5 Tahoma Cemetery Name of property Yakima Co., Washington County and State Veteran's Monument at Tahoma: In 1969, Yakima's four Chartered Veterans organizations; the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and World War I Barracks got together and decided on a positive action for a Veteran's Monument. The V.F.W. was chosen to spearhead the project. An impressive 13 -foot high, 13 -ton, California granite monument with three upright segments was designed and cast by Don Craig of Centralia Washington. The three segments are emblazoned on each side with the insignia of a branch of service: Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. On the sixth facing is an eagle to commemorate service personnel missing in action. There are about 34 MIA's from the Yakima. Valley that were honored by this monument. There is a large flagpole and American flag in the center of the monument. Four benches, also made of California granite are placed on the monument to accommodate those seeking a tranquil moment of contemplation. The monument was dedicated in Tahoma Cemetery's west -side on May 30, 1974. It is lighted at night. There are 1000 veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam buried in Tahoma Cemetery. An old Marine Corps Tank was moved from Elks Park to Tahoma Cemetery in 1989. The tank is a 1960's M60 Mao Corps tank. The tank stands guard over the World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam Veterans. Japanese Boschi area of Tahoma Cemetery: The 1880 Census listed one Japanese person in Washington Territory. Records indicated the first farm operated by a Japanese resident was in 1892, the farm was located in Yakima Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Kimitaro Ishikawa were the earliest recorded settlers in the Yakima Valley in 1891. In 1905, 40 Japanese men were brought from Hawaii to work ina tree nursery south of Toppenish, Washington. Sakitaro Takei came to Wapato in 1908, clearing 5 acres to grow cantaloupes, tomatoes and onions. More Japanese families came to raise alfalfa, hay, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, peas and sweet corn. Some families started laundry, grocery and rooming house businesses. A Japanese Association Hall and. Buddhist Church was started. . The "old Japanese cemetery" at Tahoma has about 80 graves, it started in 1901. The new part of Tahoma cemetery has 250 graves. Headstone epitaphs are bilingual, Japanese on one side and English on the other. Buddhismpracticed in Wapato is known as the Shinshu Jo'do or Pure Land Teaching, the family crest of which is omnipresent in the Buddhist temple. It is .also on most of the tombstones. The. Japanese Boschi Society is in the process of buying 200 new graves in the new area scheduled for development this year: • United States Department of the Interior National Park Service N' NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CUIINUATION SHEET Section 7 Page _6_ Tahoma Cemetery Name of property Yakima Co., Washington County and State Baby Section: The baby section of Tahoma Cemetery is on the south end of the F & AM Section. All graves face North and South and have flush markers. Many are inscribed or decorated with poems, lambs, doves, cats, dogs, dolls, airplanes and ships. Wide Hollow Creek winds slowly south of the baby section. In the spring and fall the creek bubbles by with a glorious sound. There are 403 babies buried on the baby section. Memorial Day Services at Tahoma Cemetery: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post and volunteers decorate the graves of veterans with crosses and flags. Tahoma Cemetery's annual "Walk of Remembrance" event has luminaria candles lit and one may walk the cemetery pathways as bagpipes play. This event is in its ninth year. This event was started by a • City employee and is continued by volunteers. Th vas a service to honor the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, :2001. It was called 'Sixty Candles, Sixty Years". Candles were lit at the Veterans memorial, hot chocolate and coffee was served and staff helped provide mobility tothose unable to walk through the cemetery to view this event. YAKIMA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • December 10, 2008 Commissioners Present Bob Busse, Maureen Adkison, Rod Bryant, Tom Hinman, Sam Karr, Mike Nixon and Paul Williams Commissioners Absent: Maureen Adkison and Bob Busse Staff Present Ken Wilkinson and Lynn Quesenbury Guests: David Severson and Gailon Gentry Call to Order. In the absence of Chairman Bob Busse, Mike Nixon called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. After welcoming those present and those viewing on television, he declared the presence of a quorum. The minutes of the November 12, 2008, meeting were approved as mailed. Informational Item: Yakima National Little League 2009 Requests and 2008 Annual Report. Ken Wilkinson told the Commissionershe had received a phone call about a month ago from Little League asking to be placed on the agenda. Ken said it has long been his practice to invite collaborators to come before the Commission to talk about their contributions to the community and so the Commission can honor and thank them. He then introduced Harold Hutchinson Jr. ("Hutch") and turned the floor over to him. As Little League's in -coming president, Hutch said he has been involved with the organization for many years, first as a father and now as a grandfather. He outlined Little League's annual activities including registration starting in January, work parties in February, try -outs in March, spring and summer leagues and tournaments. The purpose of this visit to the Commission, Hutch said, was to present a number of requests for the coming year. Among those requests were field usage, relocatin of a set of dugouts and roofs from one field to another, additional irrigation on two fields and security lighting. He suggested that Little League would be willing.to pay for the lighting materials if the City could provide the electricians. He also asked for approval a new vinyl banner -type sign for the park that could be placed over the existing sign and protected by plexiglass. He thanked the Commission for the new restroom that was installed at Elks Parks this past summer and asked that the old restroom be converted into a new meeting room for Little League's board of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • December 10, 2008 • Page 1 • directors. Wrapping up, he asked that additional paved parking be provided and reminded the Commission the lack of adequate parking has been a perennial problem at the park. Ken Wilkinson said he would refer some of the issues, including the sign, to staff to see what comments they would have. He also said he would visit the park to check things out but would delay action until a later date. Responding to a question from Mike Nixon, Ken said he had already visited the old restroom with one of the park superintendents and its conversion into a meeting room appeared do -able. The panel discussed the parking problem a little longer. Sam Karr said he had heard there were complaints from some of the neighbors and Hutch said, when this Little League split into two separate organizations, the need for parking was reduced. Introducing Little League's annual report, Hutch said Little League has spent more time and more money building and maintaining a city facility than any other organization. The value of the group's contribution including labor could total as high as $300,000 or $400,000. Referring to the written report distributed to each Commissioner, he reviewed some recent highlights including the annual spaghetti feed fundraiser. Mike Nixon said he appreciated the thoroughness of the report and called it an excellent tool. He applauded Parks and Recreation's partnership with Little League and all that organization has accomplished. Agreeing, Ken Wilkinson also recognized the assistance Parks and Recreation staff has brought to the plate as well and reiterated his intent to bring Little League's requests to staff's attention for that input. Hutch said he also appreciate the assistance he has received from Parks staff member John Thomas, Bill Wells and others. Business Item: Upper Kiwanis Update. Ken Wilkinson reported the Army Corps of Engineers did not claim jurisdiction for the Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) regarding the Kiwanis Pond and has passed the application on the Environmental Protection Agency. He will continue to follow and report on progress on this project. Following conditions set forth in the state Recreation and Conservation Office grant, City Engineering will help with the schematic drawings and specifications for the balance of the Upper Kiwanis redevelopment currently underway. The skate park opened the previous month, Ken continued, and is proving to be a wonderful addition to the park. The number of skaters using it has been amazing. The Apple Valley Kiwanis Club's request to name the skate park after their organization and in memory of fellow Kiwanian Lee Paggett, was recommended by the Commissioners at their Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • December 10, 2008 • Page 2 • November meeting, and has been presented to the City Council. Council is expected to vote on it at its January 20 meeting. Responding to a question from Mike Nixon, Ken Wilkinson said there have been a number of incidents of tagging and graffiti at the skate park. So far the Department of Corrections crew has able clean everything up promptly. Business Item: Regional Aquatic Center Update. Members of the Yakima City Council, Ken Wilkinson said, have visited the Union Gap and Selah City Councils to seek their agreement to put a Public Facilities District sales tax increase to fund bonds for an aquatic center before their voters some time in the future. So far neither of the two cities has agreed to make that commitment. In fact, the City of Selah has hired a consultant to study its municipal pool's operations. Business Item: Youth Commissioner Discussion. Some time ago, Ken Wilkinson began, an addition of a youth representative to the Commission was recommended. Lynn Quesenbury researched such appointments and drafted a proposal increasing the size of the Commission to include youth membership. That proposal was briefly reviewed at the April Park Commission meeting. Another option, he said, is simply filling the next vacancy with someone between 18 and 22 years of age. He asked for comments and directions from the Commissioners and there was some discussion about how many positions to add and how to determine what the quorum would be. Mike Nixon said increasing the number of positions made more sense to him. Tom suggested a non-voting youth advisor but both Mike and Rod Bryant said a youth position should come with voting privileges. Rod underscored that by saying he has always been supportive of a youth Commissioner and the additional perspective one would bring to the forum. Sam Karr suggested expanding the group to nine so that five would comprise a quorum. Mike said he recalled having talked about two-year terms. There appeared some consensus about having a broader age range, establishing two-year terms and increasing the Commission to nine members. Business Item: Special Fee for Special Events Discussion. Reduction in budget and staffing levels, Ken Wilkinson told the group, combined with extra dean -up following special large events have led to requests that major users assist with clean- up. A special fee has been proposed for those who prefer not to participate. Both Tom Hinman Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • December 10, 2008 • Page 3 • and Paul Williams liked the idea of a refundable deposit and Paul cautioned that there should be a method to make sure application of the fee is not done arbitrarily, a guideline based on the number of people or some other standard. For the Good of the Order. Ken Wilkinson reported there had been some discussion about the possibility of selling monuments at Tahoma Cemetery. The topic has been proposed in light of Tahoma's operational costs and Parks and Recreation's annual subsidy to the cemetery. Last month, the city, he said, asked for proposals from monument sellers; only one responded. There will be more discussion about the proposal. Other cemeteries sell monuments. The issue will go before the City Manager and the City Council as the process proceeds. Mike Nixon asked all the Commissioners to be sure to read the Yakima Herald -Republic Letter to the Editor regarding Fisher Golf Course. [The letter was from a citizen who suggested Fisher would make aggood site for a new Eisenhower High School building.] Sam Karr asked about user fees for the Gateway Complex at Kiwanis Park. He was also interested in speedier billings and said his experience has been that there have been long delays between events and the final billings. Ken Wilkinson said he would look into this issue. An updated computer system may be in order for reservations and registrations. He will look for ways to expedite the process. The meeting adjourned until the next meeting on January 14 at 6:45 p.m. Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • December 10, 2008 • Page 4 City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 City of Yakima Council Chambers 129 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2008 III. Informational Items: A. Kiwanis Skate Park Naming Request B. Upper Kiwanis Park Update C. Regional Aquatic Center Update D. Fisher Park Golf Course Discussion E. Tahoma Cemetery Monument Sales IV. For the Good of the Order V. Adjournment YAKIMA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION November 12, 2008 Commissioners Present Bob Busse, Maureen Adkison, Rod Bryant, Tom Hinman, Sam Karr, Mike Nixon and Paul Williams Staff Present: Ken Wilkinson and Lynn Quesenbury Guests: David Severson and Gailon Gentry Call to Order. Chairman Bob Busse called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The minutes of the October 8, 2008, meeting were approved as mailed. Informational Item: Kiwanis Skate Park Naming Request. Ken Wilkinson introduced this item by reporting on the success of the well -attended ribbon cutting/opening of the skate park the preceding Monday. He expressed gratitude for the direction and financial support given to the project by the Apple Valley Kiwanis and, then, introduced David Severson and Gailon Gentry from that organization who were attending the meeting to speak about the club's desire for a name for the skate park. The two said the club would like to call the skate park the Apple Valley Kiwanis Skate Park in Memory of Lee Paggett. David talked about his experiences meeting and working with Lee Paggett, a member of the club in long standing and YVCC recreation coordinator, youth mentor and community activist who died in November, 2003. Lee was instrumental in organizing the club's successful bicycle ride in 2001 and dedicated his life to helping kids, particularly those on Yakima's east side. They reminisced about the time Lee watched kids at the Chesterley skate park and said, "Now, those kids are not getting into trouble." Gailon Gentry passed out copies of a letter written by him and David, a copy of David's eulogy for Lee and a Yakima Herald -Republic article announcing Lee's death. Drawing attention to copies of the city's policies and procedures relating to naming Parks and Recreation Facilities, Ken Wilkinson said Lee Paggett qualified under the criteria for an individual who has contributed outstanding civic service to the City of Yakima primarily in the area of Parks and Recreation and who has been deceased for a period of at least one year. The Kiwanis Club qualifies under the criteria for a group who has made a significant monetary contribution to the parks system. A motion to make the recommendation to Council to accept this name was made by Maureen Adkison and immediately seconded by Rod Bryant. Both Rod and Mike Nixon talked about their memories of Lee Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • November 12, 2008 • Page 1 • Paggett and his presence everywhere around the community promoting healthy sports and living. The group unanimously approved the recommendation. Informational Item: Upper Kiwanis Park Update. Ken Wilkinson reported ownership of the acreage on the northwest corner of Kiwanis Park had been transferred to the City. The structures have been demolished and the ground leveled, an improvement in the appearance of the property already, he noted. Ken and Public Works Director Chris Waarvick will be working with City Engineering regarding the future of the pond. The Army Corps of Engineers was scheduled to have representatives gathering information at the pond the following Monday with respect to this study. Finally, Ken and Chris were planning a meeting with City Engineering to talk about the design for the current Upper Kiwanis redevelopment and location of elements including the new restroom, sports courts, parking and Title 12 improvements to Maple Street. Responding to a question from Mike Nixon, Ken said that asbestos had been discovered in some of the structures on the property and that it had been abated prior to demolition. Information Item: Regional Aquatic Center Update. City Council members Dave Edler and Kathy Coffey, Ken told the Commission, attended a Union Gap City Council meeting to update that body on aquatic center progress and to ask that Council to indicate a willingness to place a .1 percent sales tax increase to fund a Public Facilities District to support construction of an aquatic center before Union Gap voters at a future date. The pair is planning a similar visit to the City of Selah November 25. Sam Karr said he understood the Union Gap Council had had a number of reservations including the lack of a specified location. Lynn Quesenbury explained securing a commitment for an election at a later date of the first in a series of "next steps" identified by the Yakima City Council's aquatic committee. Yakima's Council already voted to hold the future election at its October 21 meeting. If the either of the other two cities does not agree to hold similar elections, then Yakima will need to look for an alternative funding mechanism for an aquatic center. If Union Gap and Selah do agree to hold the elections at a future date, Lynn Quesenbury continued, then Yakima will proceed with the next "next step" which is issuing a request for proposals from the two parties — Yakima Resources and Yakima County — for donation of land for the project. The proposals will ask for information about the land as well as the agencies with whom the two parties will be partnering for operation of the aquatic center. The City of Yakima will review the proposals and select the finalist. When that is done, the selected site will be subjected to detailed geotechnical and engineering analysis to verify the site's suitability. The actual elections, Lynn said, that Selah and Union Gap are being asked to Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • November 12, 2008 • Page 2 commit to are at the end of the "next steps." By that time details and particulars of construction will be 110 known and available for public review prior to the election. Informational Item: Fisher Golf Course Discussion. Referring to a letter mailed to the Commissioners late in October, Ken Wilkinson said a meeting with the city's insurance representatives and members of the City Legal Department had included discussion about three holes at Fisher where golf balls have a potential to fly out of the course. The letter outlined steps that can be taken to decrease some of the liability for those errant balls. The City, he continued, is in the process of developing a request for proposals for operation of Fisher Golf Course beginning in 2010. There is no guarantee, Ken said, that an acceptable proposal will be submitted but he will continue to keep the Commission informed as the project develops. Tom Hinman,;a member of the Fisher Golf Course task force, said his group had already addressed the errant golf ball issues mentioned in Ken letter and had suggested remedies. He also reported attendance through September for 2008 is was up 256 over 2007 even without the golf course sign requested by the task force early this year. He told the Commissioners that the sign had been the subject of a public hearing in October and that the hearing examiner had approved the application. The group discussed the possibility of adding fencing and netting for the problem holes. Tom Hinman suggested signs informing golfers they are liable for errant balls. Ken Wilkinson reported staff has already started moving the green on Hole #2. Tom said the new sign will make a huge difference. Responding to a question from Maureen Adkison, Tom said the sign will be a reader board with manually posted letters, similar to those seen at area grade schools. Proceeds, $3,000, raised by the Young Leaders at their fund raiser this past summer, will help underwrite the cost of the sign. He said the task force will also look at selling advertising signs for each of the nine holes and estimated income from that project would be approximately $2,400. Ken thanked Tom for his report and Tom concluded saying the golf course is going to be there in the future. He said it is a city park and city parks don't generally generate income. He also said he could rework the numbers to make the course show a profit. Informational Item: Tahoma Cemetery Monument Sales. Work is underway, Ken Wilkinson told the group, on a request for proposals for headstones and markers that can be retailed at Tahoma Cemetery. While this service could produce revenue to offsetthe annual Parks and Recreation contribution to the cemetery, Ken was cautious about projected income. The expectation is that a vendor will wholesale the stones to Tahoma where they will, in turn, be retailed to families. Maureen Adkison noted this service would make things easier for families, many of whom are not always familiar with how to make arrangements for funerals. Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • November 12, 2008 • Page 3 • For the Good of the Order. Ken Wilkinson reported the City Council reviewed the 2009 Parks and Recreation budget the previous Monday. There was good discussion, he said. The 2009 budget is relatively the same as 2008's. There are two policy issues: the Fisher Golf Course request for proposals and redevelopment and financing of the Upper Kiwanis Park Redevlopment. The Council will continue its review with final adoption of the new budget in December. Tom Hinman said Little League was interested in visiting the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss two proposals. One is installation of lights at Elks Park so the fields can be used during the now dark evenings. The second regards the refurbishment of the old restroom which is being used by youth umpires for a changing room. Ken Wilkinson reminded the Commission about a proposal to modify the Park Commission to include a youth commissioner. Lynn Quesenbury said staff had prepared a draft proposal that had been presented to the Commissioners about a year ago. Ken suggested bringing that material to the December meeting. Following upon the earlier discussion about naming the Kiwanis skate park, Maureen Adkison suggested there might be a need to look to the community for funding assistance when naming a facility after an individual. 411 The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • November 12, 2008 • Page 4 MEMORANDUM August 10, 2000 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: July, 2000 Monthly Update The following is the monthly update for the Parks and Recreation Division: • Summer Playground Programs.- Playground programs have been going well. They will end this week. Attendance was lower than expected at Franklin, however, the other program sites have done well. • Tahoma Cemetery Task Force — The Task Force presented to the City. Council at a study session on July 18. Council appreciated all their work and asked that they continue to pursue the nine undeveloped acres, office location and historical register. They asked that they report back to them at a later date. • Yakima Skate Park - The open house for the skate park will be held on August 22 at 10:30 am. Please mark this date and time on your calendar. I am gone on vacation next week and will not be at the meeting. Lynn and JT will be conducting the tour. Please call if you have any questions on the agenda or this memorandum. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting of July 10, 2000 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Bob Busse Denise Nichols Tom Gates Larry Nelson Phil Hoge Maria Mayhue Tom Hurson Lynn Quesenbury ABSENT/EXCUSED GUESTS Mike Nixon Denise Englehart Lola Amos Cathy Franklin Rod Bryant Ray Stenberg Yoshi Hata Brian Andringa CALL TO ORDER. Vice Chairman Bob Busse called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Public Works Training Room. The minutes of •the June 12, 2000, meeting were approved as mailed. BUSINESS ITEMS: Tahoma Cemetery Task Force Presentation. Denise Nichols said the Tahoma Cemetery Task Force had been organized at the request of the City Council. The presentation at this meeting was in preparation for a study session with the City Council to be held at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, at the Law and Justice Center. Denise invited the Commissioners to attend that meeting which will also include a study session with the draft tree ordinance. Larry Nelson introduced the members of his committee in attendance and said the task force had originally been charged with determining what type of fence should be installed along the cemetery on 24th Avenue. After making that recommendation to the City Council, the committee branched out into other areas of interest to Tahoma. Cathy Franklin, one of the original members of the task force, told the Commissioners the task force has established a mission statement: to furnish direction for developing the undeveloped acreage and other potential services, to provide advise, education and support for current activities and future needs and to encourage preservation of the cemetery's historical character. Cathy listed the task force's goals: Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • July 10, 2000 • Page 1 • Fencing. • Funding (trusts, grants, deductible donations, corporate donations and fund raising). • Customer service and education (relocation of office and genealogy). • Expansion (undeveloped acres, Japanese Section and columbarium). • Marketing (veterans, pre -need, history, memorials and contributions). • Basic maintenance (road improvements, irrigation, headstone repair and cleaning, tree memorial and replanting, gardens and walkways). • Security. • National Historical Register. Larry Nelson told the Commissioners, Tahoma currently has about 300 gravesites left for upright monuments; approximately 20,000have already been used. Approximately 1,400 out of 40,000 side-by-side graves remain available. The current inventory also includes 180 single graves and 150 two -foot -square sites for cremains. If sales continue, he said, at the current rate of about 170 graves a year, Tahoma will run out of sites in about eight years and the cemetery's revenue stream will cease. 44444 .'44444 w .-1 H. .H .1 First H1 Section 4'1 r f I F► 4 I -aI FR 4-I 4 4 4 4 Japanese 4 4 4 4 taguramoms 4 4 4 4 Garden 4 4 4 ` 44444444 44 Idioms Avenue Entrance from 24th Avenue o� • .N Wq E • Storage Yp Area 8 :4 4 = Trees = Roads 4a 4 4 4 1! Proposed Extt Proposed Master Plan for Tahoma's Undeveloped Nine Acres Tahoma, however, has nine undeveloped acres and the task force has proposed partial development of that property. The proposal calls for leveling the land, constructing roads, creating an exit on the southeast corner and turf, irrigation and plot development of the first of five sections. Development of the first section would produce approximately 1,730 Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • July 10, 2000 • Page 2 (• • gravesites, Larry. Nelson said, with all five sections yielding approximately 2,400 graves for upright monuments and 6,300 for flat markers. Yoshio Hata said the -Japanese community has a section in the northern portion of the cemetery. Those grave sites are filling and the Japanese would like to purchase a sizable number of graves for the future — possibly in the undeveloped area. The task force has recommended working to facilitate this purchase and the development of a memorial garden. Yoshio said he envisions the garden as a:mound of moss -covered lava rock with evergreens such as contorted pines and other plants such as azaleas. This type of garden would require low maintenance and would be well adapted to Yakima's climate. Larry Nelson estimated initial development will cost approximately $123,000 with the roadways and landscaping making ,up the largest costs. Irrigation would be completed for the first section and stubbed in for the other four. Larry told the Commissioners he would like to add pre -need sales to Tahoma's array of services. This would entail contracting with a sales force and paying a commission. He also suggested that the pre -need revenues be banked until the services are needed rather than funneled directly into the operating budget at the time of purchase. Larry estimated Tahoma's fee for burials runs approximately $1,000 which tends to be on the low end of the local scale. Responding to a question for Tom Hurson, Larry Nelson said the City has talked from time to time about selling monuments. He said selling the monuments that the cemetery sets would yield between $40,000 and $60,000 annually. He also said, however, there have been concerns about competing with private suppliers .although other municipal cemeteries do engage in monument sales. The task force, Larry continued, is also looking into seeking 501(c)3 federal tax exempt status for a proposed Tahoma Cemetery Charitable Trust. Denise Nichols explained that donations, as determined by the City accountant, to Tahoma should already be tax exempt but the public may prefer to make donations to a trust rather than through the City financial system. Ray Stenberg talked to the Commissioners for a few minutes about the task force's recommendation that the cemetery's business office be relocated back -at Tahoma. He said it is reassuring to clients to have someone on site who can accompany them to the grave sites. Creating a homelike atmosphere would be easy and relatively inexpensive and would be beneficial to the cemetery, he said. Denise Nicholssaid the office had been moved to the Fruitvale Boulevard about ten years ago to revamp the business operations. Systems have been well established and it may make sense to move the office back to Tahoma now. Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • July 10, 2000 • Page 3 • However, keeping a full-time employee busy and issues of. coverage are important considerations in making that decision. Maria Mayhue said Tahoma has begun the process of applying for placement on the National Historic Registry. Listing the cemetery on this registry will aid in applying for grants and rehabilitation tax credits.. She briefly described the process which requires application and review at various levels before actual listing may approved. She is currently accumulating information to document Tahoma's historical importance and its contributions to the community. Bob Busse said he had noticed some dampness on the mausoleum's floor and suggested it may result from windows not being properly secured. Larry Nelson said staff closes the windows for security purposes, wondered if patrons might be opening the windows and assured the Commissioners he wouldcheck on it. - INFORMATIONAL ITEM: Kissel Park Design Update. Architect Brian Andringa used drawings to update the Commissioners on the proposed Kissel Park master plan. He pointed out the primary features: tennis courts, parking lot, play area, picnic shelters, walking path, storage/restroom and nature preserve. The Commissioners agreed it was a good plan. Brian said the next step in the process is to fine tune the cost estimates and separate out the Phase II components: walking path, one of the play areas and the nature area observation point. Denise said the current total cost projection is $1.6 million She said dollars have been pinpointed by the tennis courts, parking lot, storage/restroom, one picnic shelter, front sidewalk, irrigation and turf BUSINESS ITEM: Kiwanis Park Acquisition Project. Denise Nichols used this opportunity to provide an overview of property acquisition adjacent to Kiwanis Park and to review briefly the grant application she is preparing for IAC (Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation). She also showed some slides she took on a recent visit to the sports complex in Cathedral City, California.. Denise reported work progresses at the skate park. There are several issues that need to be discussed with the architect but she continues to anticipate an August ribbon -cutting. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission • July 10, 2000 • Page 4 • CITY OF YAKIMA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 10830-P CEMETERY HEADSTONES AND MARKERS FOR TAHOMA CEMETERY PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 2:00 p.m. on December 4, 2008 PLEASE MARK YOUR SUBMITTAL "PROPOSAL 10830-P" AND SEND IT TO: Clerk's Office, City Hall 129 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive technical defects, and to select the proposal(s) deemed most advantageous to the City. November 17, 2008 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 1 of 17 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -- NOT AN ORDER PROPOSAL NO. 10830-P • DATE November 17, 2008 CITY OF YAKIMA PLEASE BID ON THIS FORM. PURCHASING DIVISION RETURN MARKED "NO PROPOSAL" 129 NO. 2ND STREET IF YOU CANNOT BID, YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98901 AND REASON IN ORDER TO PHONE 575-6093 REMAIN ON VENDOR LIST. VENDOR ADDRESS PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL December 4, 2008, 2:00 p.m. TO PROPOSER: PLEASE BID YOUR LOWEST PRICE, BEST DELIVERY DATE, AND PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS FOR THE FOLLOWING. BID ON EACH ITEM SEPARATELY AND EXTEND NET UNIT PRICES. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS AND TO ACCEPT ANY OR ALL ITEMS AT THE PRICE BID. THE CITY INTENDS TO AWARD THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 90 CALENDAR DAYS. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 2 of 17 PRICE SHEET ITEM NO. SIZE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH Cemetery Headstones and Markers for Tahoma Cemetery The City of Yakima Tahoma Cemetery is accepting Bid Proposals for the provision of wholesale cemetery headstones and markers per the attached specifications. The proposer shall fill in pricing for each item listed below. The total of the items shall be utilized in evaluating the Cost of the proposal. Items and quantity ordered during the term of this contract will be based upon actual need. If proposer provides bronze markers only, please provide a wholesale price list for the products available to Tahoma Cemetery. Flat Headstones and Markers Standard quality; granite, with a wide array of colors to choose from; polished stone edges; standard letter style; names, dates and epitaph; multiple lines of lettering; & stock design/artwork included. 1. 12"xupto24" $ 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 2 of 17 ITEM NO. SIZE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH 2. 12" x 25"-36" $ 3. 12" x 37"-48" $ 4. 12" x 49"-60" $ 5. 12" x 61"-72" $ 6. 12" x 6" $ 7. 16" x 8" $ Upright Headstones and Monuments Standard quality; granite, with a wide array of colors to choose from; polished stone edges; choice of top style; standard letter style; names, dates and epitaph; surname on back of headstone; multiple lines of lettering; & stock design/artwork included. 8. 12"xupto24" $ 9. 12" x 25"-36" $ 10. 12" x 37'-48" $ 11. 12" x 49"-60" $ 12. 12" x 61"-72" $ DELIVERY: FOB TAHOMA CEMETERY, FREIGHT INCL. WE (I) WILL DELIVER COMPLETE THE ABOVE ARTICLES WITHIN DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF ORDER AND AT PRICES AND TERMS SPECIFIED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 3 of 17 • CITY OF YAKIMA CEMETERY HEADSTONES AND MARKERS SIGNATURE SHEET RFP No. 10830-P The bidder is hereby advised that by signing this signature sheet he/she is deemed to have acknowledged all requirements contained herein. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS OFFLRED **Receipt is hereby acknowledged of addendum(s) No. (s) SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS) Firm Name Address Sign Name Print Name Date Signed Phone Number Fax Number E -Mail Address 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 4 of 17 CITY OF YAKIMA CEMETERY HEADSTONES AND MARKERS SPECIFICATIONS RFP No. 10830-P I. Instructions for Responding to this RFP The proposal (1 original and 4 copies) shall be organized using the following format for required submittals: Letter of Submittal: Cover letter telling the City about your company, in general, and letter must be signed by an authorized agent of the company. Price Sheet/Lists: Bidder shall fill out the Price Sheet found on pages 2-3. Bidder shall attach price lists for all items & services available to Tahoma Cemetery. Signature Sheet: Bidder shall fill out and sign the Signature Sheet found on page 4. References: Bidder shall provide, with their proposal, three references as described in Section III of the specifications. Bidder's Proposal shall also include the following information: A list of granite colors the Bidder can provide to Tahoma Cemetery. Information/brochures and price lists for all products and services available to Tahoma Cemetery. These items may include, but are not limited to, marble headstones, bronze markers, commissioned or custom artwork, photographs or portraits, emblems, monument benches, vases, cremation products, etc. Product grades shall be clearly marked, if there is a variance. A description of materials that will be provided for customer display. Information regarding online catalog and/or ordering capabilities available to Tahoma Cemetery. A description of ordering procedures and sample ordering forms. A description of turnaround time for orders placed, including special orders. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 5 of 17 • Innovation & Comment: a. Include any other information that is believed to be pertinent but is not specifically asked for in this RFP. b. Explain innovations or alternative approaches available from the Bidder in any area of this RFP. c. Provide suggestions of other products or services available from the Bidder that may assist the City. II. General A. It is the intent of these specifications to describe cemetery headstones and markers for wholesale purchase by the City of Yakima Tahoma Cemetery, in sufficient detail to secure proposals on comparable items. The items purchased shall be first quality articles as to construction, workmanship and appearance. Any variance from the specifications or standards of quality must be clearly pointed out in writing by the bidder. B. Multiple Award: The City may, at its option, choose to award contracts to multiple vendors. C. Term: The period of this contract shall be for a period of one year from its effective date. The City may, at it's option, extend the contract on a year to year basis for up to four additional years provided, however, that either party may at any time during the life of this contract, or any extension thereof, terminate this contract by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing to the other party of its intention to cancel. Contract extensions shall be automatic, and shall go into effect without written confirmation, unless the City provides advance notice of the intention to not renew. Prices shall remain firm for the first twelve month period of the contract unless an exception is stated in the bid. D. Rates and Prices: Pricing shall be prepared with the following terms. The Buyer may exempt these requirements for extraordinary conditions that could not have been known by either party at the time of bid or other circumstances beyond the control of both parties, as determined in the opinion of the Buyer. Requests for Rate Increases must be delivered to the City Purchasing Buyer in accordance to the rules below. No other employee may accept a rate increase request on behalf of the City. Any invoice that is sent to the City with pricing above that specified by the City in writing within this Contract or specified within an official written change issued by City Purchasing to this contract, shall be invalid. Payment of an erroneous invoice does not constitute acceptance of the erroneous pricing, and the City would seek reimbursement of the overpayment or would withhold such overpayment from future invoices. 1. Discount from Manufacturer List Pricing: For all contract items that are priced as a discount below Manufacturer List prices, there shall be no changes to the discount rate throughout the life of the contract. As manufacturer list prices change, the net price to the City will automatically change m the same percentage as the discount rate to the City. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 6 of 17 • The United States published indices such as the Consumer Price Index or other government data may be referenced to help substantiate the Vendor's documentation. A link to the CPI Data is available at http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/outside.jsp?survey=wp. • The Adjustment (if any) shall remain firm and fixed for at least 365 days after the effective date of the adjustment. ▪ Should not deviate from the original contract pricing scheme/methodology Fixed Product Pricing: For product and supply contracts that provide on-going, multiple year supply. Original pricing shall be fixed and firm for the first year of the contract. Price requests are at the discretion of the Buyer; and must also be: • The direct result of increases at the manufacturer's level (or if Vendor is a supplier of a raw material delivered directly to the City such as cement or soil, the increase must be verified at the supplier level). • Incurred after contract commencement date. • Not produce a higher profit margin than that on the original contract. • Clearly identify the items impacted by the increase. • Be filed with Buyer (ITB Coordinator) a minimum of 30 calendar days before the effective date of proposed increase. • Be accompanied by detailed documentation acceptable to the Buyer (ITB Coordinator) sufficient to warrant the increase. • The United States published indices such as the Producer Price Index or other government data may be referenced to help substantiate the Vendor's documentation. A link to the PPI Commodity Data is available at http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/outside.] sp?survey=wp. • The Adjustment (if any) shall remain firm and fixed for at least 365 days after the effective date of the adjustment. • Should not deviate from the original contract pricing scheme/methodology. E. Price Decreases: During the contract period and any renewals thereof, any price declines at manufacturer's level shall be reflected in a reduction of the contract price to the City, retroactive to the date they were effective to the vendor. F. Right to Reject/Accept: The City of Yakima reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or accept any presented which meet or exceed these specifications, and which would be in the best interest of the City and will not necessarily be bound to accept the low proposal. G. Termination - Convenience: This contract may be terminated by either party by giving thirty (30) days written notice of such intent and will become effective thirty (30) days from the date such written notice is delivered to the applicable party to the contract. H. Exceptions: Specifications of the equipment bid shall be equal to or better than the specifications stated herein and all exceptions to these specifications shall be so listed on a separate sheet headed "EXCEPTIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS". Any Bid submitted without exceptions will be required to meet every detail of these specifications regardless of cost to the successful vendor. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 7 of 17 Quantities: The City does not bind itself to purchase the full quantities stipulated in the proposal as estimates. The quantities shown as estimates are not exact and are given for the purpose of comparing Proposals upon a uniform basis. Payment will be made only for quantities actually ordered, delivered, and accepted, whether greater or less than the stated amounts. J. Interlocal Purchasing: It is also the intent of this bid document to make available to other local government entities of the State of Washington, by mutual agreement with the successful bidder, and properly authorized interlocal purchasing agreements as provided for by RCW 39.34, the right to purchase the same equipment, at the prices quoted, for the period of this contract. Each bidder shall indicate on the Bid form in the space provided below if he will honor Political Subdivision orders in accordance with contract terms and conditions, in addition to orders from the City of Yakima. ®Yes ®No K. Delivery: Each bidder is required to list on the proposal and/or Proposal form the number of calendar days he expects delivery to be made at the destination, in terms of time interval, following placement of order. Time of delivery is important and will be considered in the evaluation of the Proposals. Failure to include a specific number of calendar days may be sufficient grounds for rejection of Proposal. L. Delivery Acceptance: Delivery will be accepted by City of Yakima, FOB Tahoma Cemetery, 1802 Tahoma Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98902, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. M. Payments: Vendor is to submit properly completed invoice(s) to the address specified on the purchase order. To insure prompt payment each invoice should cite purchase order number, proposal number, description of item purchased, unit and total price, discount terms and include the vendor's name and return remittance address. N. Materials Bought from Different Supplier: Should the contracted vendor be unable to or refuse to supply materials, on any given day, against this predetermined delivery schedule to which the supplier has agreed and the City is forced to do the work with materials bought from a different supplier, the difference in the Bid price of the materials and that paid the new supplier, in order to do the work, shall be charged to and paid for by the contracted vendor holding the Proposal award for these products. Vendor shall not, however, be responsible for delays in delivery due to: 1. Unavoidable mechanical breakdowns 2. Strikes 3. Inability to secure component materials 4. Acts of God 5. Fire 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 8 of 17 • Provided the City of Yakima's Buyer is notified in writing by the contracted vendor of such pending or actual delay. In the event of any delay, the date of delivery shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost due to the reason for the delay. III. Special Instructions: A. Proposal Due Date: The Proposal (1 original and 4 copies) shall be sealed in an envelope/package and marked "Proposal 10830-P" and submitted to the City Clerk's Office, Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901, by 2:00 p.m. on December 4, 2008. At such time, all proposals received will be opened and accepted for consideration. B. References: Bidder shall provide a list of no less than three references for which your organization has provided products/services, which are the same or substantially similar to those specified herein, within the past three years. State each organization's name, address, telephone number, contact person, and description of products/services provided with a description of any major variation to the requirements. C. Best Modern Practices: All work, including design, shall be performed and completed in accordance with the best modern practices, further, no detail necessary for safe and regular use shall be omitted, although specific mention thereof may not be made in these specifications. • D. Standard Warranty: Any materials and labor provided shall carry standard warranty coverage furnished by the trade in general. Bidder shall state terms and conditions of guarantee/warranty. W. Specifications and Requirements: A. The Contractor shall provide a range of marker/headstone styles to include at the least: • Flat o Upright B. The Contractor shall provide a range of marker/headstone sizes to include at the least: ▪ Flat Markers (all flat markers shall be at least three inches thick/deep) e 12" x up to 24" • 12" x 25"-36" • 12" x 37"-48" • 12" x 49"-60" • 12" x 61 "-72" ® 12"x6" • 16"x8" 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 9 of 17 • Upright Markers/Base e 12" x up to 24" • 12" x 25"-36" • 12" x 37"-48" • 12" x 49"-60" e 12" x 61"-72" C. The Contractor shall provide a range of options to include at the least: o Photo enhanced marker ▪ Metallic accessories/emblems ▪ Graphic designs/artwork ▪ Two-sided engraving on upright headstones • Arrange for engraving of final date on markers currently placed at the cemetery ® Marble headstones • Bronze markers D. The Contractor shall provide technical support: The contractor shall make weekly, on-site visits to Tahoma Cemetery to provide technical support, training and product line updates. Online catalog and/or ordering capabilities should be available. • E. The Contractor shall ensure the quality of the headstones and markers, to include: ▪ The Contractor's depth of engraving must be per industry standard with the option to paint the engraved area in a choice of colors. • Properly aligned, centered, and placed lettering. • Marker/headstone upon delivery is clean and free of processing material to ensure customer satisfaction. ▪ Sizing must be exact. No end cuts or odd sizes will be accepted. ▪ Tahoma Cemetery may reject headstones and markers that Tahoma Cemetery determines to be improperly prepared. • The Contractor shall have been in the business of manufacturing and etching headstones and markers for at least three years prior to the due date printed on the front of this solicitation. • The contractor shall provide to Tahoma Cemetery current marketing and informational brochures for customer presentation as required by the City at no charge. A reasonable number of sample markers/headstones for customer display shall be provided at no charge. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 10 of 17 • The Contractor shall provide a turnaround time to complete an order of approximately four weeks for a basic marker/headstone. Additional time shall be allowed for customization. This additional time shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the order. ▪ The Contractor shall deliver orders of markers/headstones at no additional charge to the following location: Tahoma Cemetery 1802 Tahoma Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98902 V. Evaluation of Proposals and Award: A. Evaluation Procedure: An evaluation team will be selected by the City of Yakima to review each responsive proposal. Each Proposal will be rated on a point system with the top -scoring Proposal selected. B. Contact Restriction: Proposer shall have no exclusive meetings, conversations or communications with an individual evaluation team member on any aspect of the RFP, after submittal. All questions or concerns will be directed to the Purchasing Buyer. C. Interviews: Whether there will be interviews and who will be invited to an interview will be at the sole discretion of the City. D. Evaluation Criteria: A maximum score of 100 points will be used to evaluate Proposals. Each of the following elements shall have the stated maximum point value: 1. Cost of Products 60 Points 2. Responsiveness to Specifications (for example: delivery schedule; product availability; selection of colors & materials; sizes available, etc.) 20 Points 3. Online Catalog and Ordering Capabilities 10 Points 4. References 10 Points TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 100 E. Completeness of Proposal: A Proposal may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. A Proposal shall be rejected if any such conditions, incompleteness, alterations, or irregularities constitute a material deviation from the RFP requirements. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 11 of 17 • • F. Award: The City reserves the right to award the contract to the Proposer that it deems to offer the best overall proposal in its sole discretion. The City is therefore not bound to accept a proposal on the basis of lowest price, and further, the City has the sole discretion and reserves the right to cancel this RFP and to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and or irregularities, or to re -advertise with either the identical or revised specifications, if it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City. G. Negotiation: The City reserves the right to negotiate any and all elements of this Proposal. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 12 of 17 • CITY OF YAKIMA GENERAL PROVISIONS (A PART OF ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS) These General Provisions, the Specifications, the Invitation to Bid/Quote form and any attachments, constitutes the bid document, and will be considered as one document. 1. Laws and Regulations The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to this contract. In addition, the contractor shall ensure that any subcontractor performing this contract shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to this contract. 2. Acceptance The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, to waive any technicalities and informalities, and to accept or reject all or any part of this quotation at prices shown All bids/quotes must remain open for acceptance by the City for a period of at least 60 calendar days from the date of opening of the bids/quotes, unless otherwise stated 3. Bid/Qnote Submittals Bids and quotes shall be submitted on the attached forms only. Extra pages and literature may be added to this package; however, the package shall be returned intact as received. All prices and notations must be typewritten or written in ink, with no erasures permitted. Mistakes may be crossed out and corrections written adjacent thereto, and must be initialed in ink by person signing quotation. Verify your quotations before submission, as they cannot be withdrawn or corrected after being opened. If applicable, unit prices for all items, all extensions, and the total amount of bid or quote must be shown. In the instance of a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price, the unit price shall govern. Any pricing, configuration, or other errors discovered after bid/quote opening or quotation due date must remain and cannot be adjusted 4. Change Orders Change Orders for material or services will be without effect unless issued and authorized in writing by the Purchasing Manager. 5. Quality Standards The brand names listed indicate the standard of quality required. Brands of equal quality, performance and use will be considered, provided the offeror s ifies the brand, model and other data for comparison with their bid/quote. The City of Yakima will be the sole judge for approving other brands offered as equals to the brand specified. Bidders shall indicate if they are offering alternate brands in the space below each item and must provide descriptive specifications explaining the merits of the substitute item_ 6. Delivery Time is of the essence and this order is subject to cancellation by the City of Yakima for Vendor's failure to deliver on time. For any exception to the delivery date specified in this order, Vendor shall give prior written notification and obtain written approval from the City. The acceptance by the City of later performance with or without objection or reservation shall neither waive the City's right to claim damages for such breach nor constitute a waiver of the requirements for the timely performance of any obligation remaining to be performed by Vendor. All quotations shall include delivery F.O.B. destination, freight pre -paid, unless otherwise stated in this "Bid Call" or "Invitation to Quote" at the designated address set forth in the proposal given to each bidder. When shipping addresses specify room identification, Vendor shall make such delivery thereto without additional charge. If the City grants specific authorization to ship goods F.O.B. Shipping Point, Vendor agrees to prepay all shipping charges, route the goods by cheapest common carrier, and bill the City as a separate item on the invoice for said charges. It is also agreed the City reserves the right, at its sole option, to refuse COD Shipments. 7. Identification The purchase order number shall appear on all invoices, packing lists, packages, shipping notices and other written documents relating to this order. Packing lists shall be enclosed in each and every box or package shipped pursuant to this order, indicating the content therein. 8. Payment Vendor is to submit properly completed invoice(s) and mail to: City of Yakima, Accounts Payable,129 No. 2"n. St, Yakima, WA 98901 To insure prompt payment, each invoice should cite purchase order number, bid/quote number, description of item purchased, unit and total price, discount terms and include the vendor's name and return remittance address. Payment will be mailed within thirty (30) days of (a) the receipt and acceptance of the product or service and (b) a properly completed invoice. 9. Risk of Loss Regardless of the F.O.B. Point specified above, Vendor agrees to bear all risk of loss, injury, or destruction of goods ordered herein which occur prior to actual physical delivery to the City, and such loss, injury, or destruction shall not release Vendor from any obligation hereunder. 10. Force Majeure Vendor will not be responsible for delays in delivery due to acts of God, fire, Strikes, epidemics, war, riot, delay in transportation or railcar transport shortages, provided vendor notifies the Purchasing Manager immediately in writing of such pending or actual delay. Normally, in the event or any such delays (acts or God, etc.) the date of delivery will be extended 'for a period equal to the time lost due to the reason for delay. 11. Rejection All goods and any services purchased in this order are subject to approval by the City. Rejection of goods or services, resulting because of nonconformity to the terms, conditions, and specifications of this order, whether held by the City or returned, will be at Vendor's risk and expense. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 13 of 17 12. Approximate Quantity The quantities listed are the City's current approximate requirements. The City of Yakima will neither be obligated by, nor restricted to, these quantities and may increase or decrease any item(s) ordered under this contract and pay according to the unit prices quoted in the Bid/Quote. If it is agreeable to both parties and prices have not changed and the same unit/materials are still available, additional units/materials may be ordered within 12 months of the signing of the original agreement. 13. Cooperative Purchasing The Washington State Interlocal Cooperative Act RCW 39.34 provides that other governmental agencies may purchase goods and services on this solicitation or contract in accordance with the terms and prices indicated therein if all parties are willing. 14. Samples Samples of items, when required, must be furnished free of expense to the City, and if not destroyed by tests will, upon request, be returned at the bidder's expense. 15. Inspection Cost of inspection on deliveries or offers for delivery, which do not meet specifications, will be for the account of the vendor. 16. Hazardous Materials If this order covers goods, which include hazardous chemicals, Vendor shall, at the time of product delivery, provide the City with copies of Material Safety Data Sheets for such chemicals. These sheets shall be in the form then required by applicable law or regulation (See WAC 296-62-05413). This requirement shall be in addition to whatever other requirements are imposed by law or regulation. 17. Public Disclosure The City shall promptly notify Vendor of any requests for public disclosure of documents pursuant to Chapter 42.17 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which may require disclosure of documents and information supplies under this order. Vendor shall be responsible for and bear the costs of taking legal action to prohibit disclosure of such documents and information and shall indemnify and save the City harmless from any and all cost, liability, penalty and expense related to the City's failure to disclose. In no event shall the City be liable for breach of this order should a court order that such documents and information be, and the same are, disclosed. 18. Warranties Vendor warrants that all goods and services furnished under this order are new, conform strictly to the specifications herein, are merchantable, good workmanship, free from defect, are fit for the intended purpose of which such goods and services are ordinarily employed and if a particular purpose is stated in a Special Condition, the goods are: then warranted as for that particular purpose. Vendor further warrants that no violation of any federal, state or local law, statute, rule, regulation, ordinance or order will result from the manufacturer, production, sale, shipment, installation or use of any other goods. Vendor's warranties (and any more favorable warranties, service policies, or similar undertaking of Vendor) shall survive delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the goods or services. 19. Re -Award When the contract is terminated by the vendor upon 30 days notice as herein provided, the City, pursuant to City ordinance, may re -award the contract to the next most responsible bidder. When a vendor is unable to supply goods and/or services to the City and is in breach of the contract, or when the contract is terminated by the City for cause as herein provided, the City reserves the right to re -award the contract to the next most responsible bidder. 20. Errors and Omissions The City reserves the right to correct obvious ambiguities and errors in the Bidder's proposal and to waive non -material irregularities and/or omissions. In this regard, if the unit price does not compute to the extended total price, the unit price shall govern. 21. Late Receipt of Bid/Quote Documents Bids and/or quotations and modifications received after the exact hour and date specified for receipt of bids and/or quotations will not be considered (i.e. if bid was due by 2:00 PM, any bids received after 2:00:00 PM will be rejected). 22. Licenses If applicable, successful vendor shall have a valid and current business license per Chapter 5.02 Section 5.02.010 of the Yakima Municipal Code covering this type of business and shall satisfy all applicable City Code provisions. Said license shall be obtained prior to the award of any contract. Inquiries as to fees, etc., should be made to the Office of Code Administration, telephone (509) 575-6121. In addition, Contractors are required to be registered by the State per Chapter 18.27 of the Revised Code of Washington and their registration number must be listed on the bid/quote. 23. Delivery of Unapproved Substitutions Vendors are authorized to ship only those.items ordered covered by the contract. If a review of orders placed by the City reveals that an item other than those covered by and specified in the contract Have been ordered and delivered, the Purchasing Manager will take such steps as are necessary to have the item(s) returned to the contractor at no cost to the City regardless of the time lapsed between the date of delivery and discovery of the violation. Violation of this clause may result in the removal of the offending vendor's name from the City mailing list for a period of up to three (3) years. 24. "No Bids" Vendors who are unable to or do not wish to submit a bid and are encouraged to respond by notating their bid "NO BID" on page one of the "BID CALL" and mailing it to the City of Yakima Clerk's Office, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, 98901, with the Bid/Quote due date and time written on the face of the envelope. It is the City's practice that if no response to a bid is received by a vendor after two consecutive mailings, the vendor will be deleted from our vendor's mailing list for that type of commodity item. 25. Non -Collusion The Bidder represents, by the submission of the Proposal, that the prices in this bid/quote are neither directly nor indirectly the result of any formal or informal agreement with another bidder. 26. Evaluation of Bid/Quote In the evaluation of otherwise responsible bids/quotes, the Bidder's experience, delivery time and responsibility in performing other contracts will be considered In addition to price, the following maybe considered: 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 14 of 17 • • • I. The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract and provide the services required. II. Whether the bidder can perfonn the contract or provide the service promptly; oi. within the time specified, without delay or interference. III. The character, integrity, reputation, judgement, experience and efficiency of the bidder. IV. The quality of perfonnance of previous contracts or service. V. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to contracts or services. VL The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service. VH The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required. VIII. The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract 27. Taxes The City will pay sales and use taxes imposed on goods or services acquired hereunder as required by law. The City is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. Where applicable, the City shall furnish a Federal Excise Tax Exemption certificate: 28. Non-Discrhn nation During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as the recipient deems appropriate. 29. Termination - Convenience This contract may be terminated by either party by giving thirty (30) days written notice of such intent and will become effective thirty (30) days from the date such written notice is delivered to the applicable party to the contract 30. Termination - Cause The City reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time, upon written notice, in the event that the services of the Contractor are deemed by the City to be unsatisfactory, or upon failure to perform any of the terms and conditions contained in this agreement In addition to the foregoing right of tennination, the City may terminate this contract, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. 31. Delay of an Award If after bid/quote opening, administration problems threaten to delay award beyond the bidder's acceptance period, bidders shall be requested to extend the bid/quote acceptance period This request must be made and confirmed in writing prior to the expiration date of their bids/quotes (with consent of sureties, if any) to avoid the need to re -advertise. 32. Venae In the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of the Agreement, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the Courts of the State of Washington in and for the City of Yakima. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. 33. Defense and Indemnity Agreement The vendor agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the City, its appointed and elective officers and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not limited to judgements, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and demands upon the City, its elected or appointed officials or employees for damages because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resuhing therefrom, sustained by any person or persons and on account to damage to property including loss of use thereof whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence of the Vendor, his/her subcontractors, it successor or assigns, or its or their agent, servants, or employees, The City, its appointed or elected officers, employees or their agents, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the City, its appointed or elected officials or employees. It is further provided that no liability shall attach to the City by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly provided herein. 34. Permits The vendor shall procure and pay for all permits and licenses necessary for the completion of the Contract, including those permits required by the City of Yakima. In the event a necessary permit is not obtained, the Vendor will not be permitted to work on items subject to said permit and any delays caused thereby will not be subject to extra compensation or extension. 35. Severability If any teen or condition of this contract or the application thereof to any person(s) or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To this end; the terms and conditions of this contract are declared severable_ 36. Waiver Waiver of any breach or condition of this contract shall not be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. No term or condition of this contract shall be held to be waived, modified or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the parties hereto. 37. Entire Agreement This written contract represents the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral statements, discussions or understanding between the parties. 38. Protest Procedure Any protest must be made in writing, signed bey the protestor, and state that the vendor is submitting a formal protest The protest shall be filed with the City of Yakima's Purchasing Manager at 129 No. 2 St, Yakima, WA 98901, faxed to 509-576-6394 or emailed to sownby@ci.yakima.wa.us. The protest shall clearly state the specific factual and legal ground(s) for the protest, and a description of the relief or corrective action being requested. Protests before award shall be filed five (5) days before the solicitation due date, and protests after the award shall be filed five (5) days after Award Announcement (see below for details). The following steps shall be taken in an attempt to resolve the protest with the vendor: Step I Purchasing Manager and Division Manager of solicitation try resolving matter with protester. All available facts will be considered and the City Purchasing Manager shall issue a decision. This decision shall be delivered in writing to the protesting vendor. Step II If unresolved, within three (3) business days after receipt, the protest may be appealed to the Department Head by the Purchasing Manager. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 15 of 17 • • Step III If still unresolved, within three (3) business days after receipt, the protest may be appealed to the City Manager (or his designee) by the Department Head. The City Manager shall make a determination in writing to the vendor. Grounds for Protest Only protests stipulating an issue of fad concerning the following subjects shall be considered: • A matter of bias, discrimination, conflict of interest; • Solicitation unduly constrains competition or contains inadequate or improper criteria; • Errors in computing score; • Non-compliance with procedures described in the solicitation or City Policy. Protest Determination Each review and determination of the protest shall issue a decision that either. • Finds the protest lacking in merit and upholds the award; or • Finds only technical or harmless errors in the acquisition process and determines the City to be in substantial compliance and therefore reject the protest; or • Finds merit in the protest and provides options for correction, including, but not limited to, correcting the errors and re. -evaluating the bids, reissuing the bid to begin a new process, or entering in to a contract that remedies the protest fording; or • Makes other findings and determines other courses of action as appropriate. Timeframe Only protests and complaints received within the required timeframe for protest action are accepted for consideration_ Award Announcement Purchasing shall announce the successful bidder via City Website, e-mail, fax, regular mail, or by any other appropriate means. Once the announcement is released by Purchasing, the protest time frame begins. The timeframe is not based upon when the vendor received the information, but rather when the announcement is issued by Purchasing. Though every effort will by made by Purchasing to distribute the announcement to the interested vendors, Purchasing is not responsible to assure that vendors receive the announcement. It is the responsibility of the vendors to obtain the announcement from Purchasing. Award Regardless of Protest When a written protest against making an award is received, the award shall not be made until the matter is resolved, unless the City determines that one of the following applies: • The supplies or services to be contracted for are urgently required; • Delivery or performance will be unduly delayed by failure to make award promptly, • A prompt award will otherwise be advantageous to the City. If the award is made, the file must be documented to explain the basis for the award. Written notice of the decision to proceed shall be sent to the protester and others who may be concerned. The City retains the right to enter into any contract and nothing herein shall be construed to limit that authority in any manner. 39. Proprietary Material Submitted Any information contained in the bid/RFP submitted that is proprietary must be clearly designated. Marking the entire bid as proprietary will be neither accepted nor honored. If a request is made to view a vendor's bid, the City of Yakima will comply according to the Open Public Records Act, Chapter 42.17 RC W. If any information is marked as pi op, ietary in the proposal, such information will not be made available until the affected vendor has been given an opportunity to seek a court injunction against the requested disclosure. Personnel Inventory Form * To Accompany Bid Proposal * Firm Name: Contact: •ddress: Phone Number: City: State: Zip: 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 16 of 17 Type of Service Provided: like you a certified DBE or WMBE?: YES NO If yes, what is your certification number? Contractor's Entire Work Force - if you need additional space, photocopy this section and attach it to this form. Occupation Total Employed Total Minorities Black Asian Native American Hispanic Apprentice Trainee M F M F M F M F M F M F M F Officers Foremen Clerical Goals for minorities and women employees in the contractor's and subcontractor's workforce are 10% combined. Contractors and subcontractors do not have to fire or lay off employees to meet these goals, however, if new employees are hired, it shall be an obligation to make a good faith effort to hire qualified minorities and women. • 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 17 of 17 • PACIFIC COAST MEMORIALS • • Nov. 29, 2008 City of Yakima Purchasing Division — Proposal No. 10830-P 129 NO. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear City of Yakima - We" are pleased to be considered for providing cemetery memorials for your cemetery. I have a long history at making memorials and my family has been creating granite tombstones for over 4 generations. Pacific Coast Memorials is a relatively new company but many of its employees have been in the memorial business for many years. We are a very progressive and innovative company that has begun to create a "buz" in our small industry. We are the first ones to develop a process known as "Granite Inlay" into memorials. This is a way to add color to the memorial that will never fade. (see a few pictures attached in this proposal) We also the only company that carries a pure white Granite known as Crystal White, that until recently has only been discovered and now being used for granite memorials. We also have a few "Old World" craftsmen that actually "Diamond Etch" portraits and scenes directly onto the granite surface by hand. This process is limited to very few monument companies nation wide and can also be a real benefit to those locations who can offer such service. We also are quite aware of our heritage and continue to create memorials the time honored way that my great grandfather did over 100 years ago. We can offer the city many new tools such as displays, brochures, color sample boards and a easy to use pricelist and order form. Please let me know if you have any questions and we look forward to working with you in the future! Owner 5703 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203 • 425-348-9868 • Toll Free: 1-800-628-3042 • Fax 425-348-9861 1ATI fT1ATDAC'TZ`Tr'rv--NA CTTiiLTirr\DTA1 C Or1Tif • PACIFIC COAST MEMORIALS PCM References Bayview Cemetery Bellingham Parks & Recreation Karen Johnson (360) 676-6972 1420 Woburn St. Bellingham, WA 98229 Sumner City Cemetery Darlene Engels (253) 299-5510 1104 Maple St Suite 253 Sumner, WA 98390 Kirkland City Cemetery Gloria Martin (425) 587=3141 123 — 5th Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 5703 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203 • 425-348-9868- • Toll Free: 1-800-628-3042 • Fax 425-348-9861 1A1\A7\ATDACvTL'Tr'(-'r\ A CMTA-ClUi >DT A T C rv-yit REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -- NOT AN ORDER PROPOSAL NO. 10830-P 111 DATE November 17, 2008 ADDRESS CITYOF'YAKIMA PLEASE BID ON THIS FORM. PURCHASING DIVISION RETURN MARKED "NO PROPOSAL" 129 NO. ;2ND '`STREET IF YOU CANNOT BID, YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98901 AND REASON IN ORDER TO PHONE 575-6093 REMAIN ON VENDOR LIST. COCs7- /('remton°a S7co4,f,7 9rgo3 o PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL December 4, 2008, 2:00 p.m. TO PROPOSER: PLEASE BID YOUR LOWEST PRICE, . BEST -DELIVERY ,: DATE, AND PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS FOR THE FOLLOWING : BID`: ON �EACHITEM SEPARATELY AND EXTEND NET UNIT PRICES. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS AND TO ACCEPT ANY OR ALL°ITEMS AT THE PRICE BID. THE CITY INTENDS TO AWARD THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 90 CALENDAR DAYS. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 2 of 18 PRICE. SHEET ITEM NO. SIZE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH Cemetery Headstones and Markers for Tahoma Cemetery The City of Yakima Tahoma Cemetery is accepting Bid Proposals for the provision of wholesale cemetery headstones and markers per the attached 'specifications. The proposer shall fill in pricing for each item listed below. The total of the items shall be utilized in evaluating the Cost of the proposal. Items and quantity ordered during the term of this contract will be based upon actual need. If proposer provides bronze markers only, please provide a wholesale price list for the products available to Tahoma Cemetery. Flat Headstones and Markers Standard quality; granite, with a wide array of colors to choose from; polished stone edges; standard letter style; names, dates and epitaph; multiple lines of lettering; & stock design/artwork included. 1. 12" x up to 24" $ ^ 35-,-- 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 2 of 18 ITEM NO. SIZE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER EACH 2. 12" x 25"-36" $ 3/3----- 3. 12" x 37"-48" $ 375----- 4. 12" x 49"-60" $ `l75 -- . . 12" x 61"-72" $ SSS ---- -6. 6. 12"x6" 7: 16"x8" Upright Headstones and Monuments Standard quality; granite, with a wide array of colors to. choose from; polished stone . edges; choice of top style; standard letter style; names, dates and epitaph; surname on back of headstone; multiple lines of lettering; & stock design/artwork included. ' 8. 127 x up to 24" $ 9. 12" x 25"-36" $ 36„,.; 10. 12" x 37"-48" $ _ yz/o _ 11. 12" x 49"-60" $ .575-- j 15---12. 12. 12"x61"-72" $ DELIVERY: FOB TAHOMA CEMETERY, FREIGHT INCL. WE (I) WILL DELIVER COMPLETE THE ABOVE ARTICLES WITHIN ? 0 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF ORDER AND AT PRICES AND TERMS SPECIFIED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 3of18 CITY OF YAKIMA CEMETERY HEADSTONES AND MARKERS SIGNATURE SHEET RFP No. 10830-P The bidder is hereby advised that by signing this signature sheet he/she is deemed to have acknowledged all requirements contained herein. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS OFFERED Bio /5 a- 5 **Receipt is hereby acknowledged of addendum(s) No. (s) SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL(S) �-/ cam -rc- Coos. - /4*."--ro-v4-e_-s- Firm Name Address EN.d c,'1, '7`r go.? Sign Name fr'C�s 644-----71 Print Name Date Signed '/25 3y V- Phone Number gas- ..?yr - 98G, Fax Number Cy/Z!S 2c) 4c_coas,'- rorvals. co.y E -Mail Address 10830-P Cemetery Headstones & Markers — Tahoma Cemetery 4 of 18 We warrant that You wilt always receive world class, premium customer service in aspects of our relationship Each rriemonal we createis manufactured from the finest quality, rriernorial grade stone No .meridrial-:willi contain hidden flaws that would make it susceptible: to cracking or disintegration due to natural climate or season: e carving and workmanship are of the highest quality`.. We will replace or refurbish, free of all expense -to you;and your purchaser, any stone part. -of the memoriat.that may crack or disintegrate due to the effects.of Timate or season We wilt correct our errors at no charge to you -and if a rriistake is determinedto be your fault we will correct it for..you; at reduced Please note that regular maintenance is nota part of this warranty ;and customers should be encouraged to provide; annual cleaning of their memorial pertain stains from rinds, flowers, trees, hard water deposit :and associated hydrocarbon poltution will produce nornat wethenng through' the years and some contrasts will moderate tlprtght monument customers should be encouraged toadd: their remorial to a homeowner s irisin once policy :.. Results of war, earthquake, flood and' wind:damage are not covered by this warranty. Absolute Black Black Galaxy Classic Dark Gray Classic Gray Silver Bronze Crystal White Pearl White Sea Wave White Classic Pink Misty Pink • Rose Chestnut Aurora Cats' Eye Dragon Red Imperial Red Red Multi -Color Sentinal Red Sinja Red New Mahogany Paradiso Sapphire Brown Tan Brown Diana Green Evergreen Rainforest Green Tropical Green Winter Green Bahama Blue Blue Butterfly Blue Pearl Flat To.p, Rock Nosing Flat Top, Futl Face, All Pohshed (P5) Flat top, Full Face 3 w/ Potished;Rounds (Also known as Hickey or Bevel Markers) Pillows are 6" high in the back, 4" high in the front. '-'4.:'';- .00l.3 BRP POL:.ROunds . Pol Check Molds PS;.AU Polished Length x Width x Height Description 61017011 -'?-67-e71;'4-..9 Sawn Baei BRRSwith Nosing., Polished Face, Top & Back, BRP Sides Full Face Polished Face, ;Serp Top Sawn; • BRR with�,N5sin Polished Face Top & Back BRP Sides Full face Polished Face; Serp Top, SawnrBack' BRP With Nosing Polished. Face, Top & back, BRP Sides - Full Face ohsed Face ;Serp Top Sawn Bacl ' BRPWith Nosing , 4,;,:.: $550 $902 .Polished Face, Top & Back, 36" x 10'' x 16" $750 BRP Sides,- FulLFace I'.__....._.........._...—........_.. Sawn = Smooth, matte finish (not polished), BRP = Balance Rock Pitched Length x Width x Height 24"x12" x8"/6" flow 'Markers' Description $1;081 Polished Top, Sides Rough 36" x 12".x 8"/6" ohshedTop S des Rou Polished Top,_Sides Rough ases for Slants and Pillows Length x Width x Height Description olished Top Sides Rough;` Polished Top, Sides Rough (for 24" slant) 46"x16"x 8" esilougf (for. Polished Top, Sides Rough (for 36" slant) $406 All Prices Include: Fully designed memorial,Unlimited lettering on 1 side, Unlimited Asian characters, Drawing for approval, PCM Lifetime warranty, Delivery to Cemetery oLished Top, Batance Rock Pitched (BRP) Sides •Potished Front, Potished Top, Balance Rock Pitched (BRP) • Polished " Margin, Polished Top,Balance Rock Pitched (BRP) Inventor Description ;Serpentine Top Table 6,xz12 x6:EP.olishedaTokBRP,`Base" 18" x 6"x 24" Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 26" x 12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base 1806240 PCM180624003 CM1806240 PCM200618002 M200618003 .i PCM200618005 M20062800 PCM200628003 200628005 PCM200828002 20082800 PCM200828005 3606240 PCM360624003 .M3'606240 PCM360824002 M360824003° PCM360824005 M4808280 PCM480828003 x 24"Pol 5 Serpentine Top 3Tablet __ sx 12�x 6Pohshed 5�Base^' __ 20" x 6".x 18' PoL 2, Serpentine Top, Tablet 26" x 12" x 6' Polished Top, BRP, Base 3 Serpentine Top Tablet Polished Top, BRP, Base x' x 20" x 6" x 18" •Pol. 5, Serpentine Top, Tablet 26" x 12" x 6" Polished Top 5, ,Base. 20 x 6 x`28 Pal 2; Serpentine Top _Tablet x 28 x,12 x 6 Polished.Top BRP, Base,,,, 20" x 6" x 28" Pol: 3; Serpentine Top, Tablet' 28" x 12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base 20 x 6 x'28" Pot 5 z5erpentinefTop Tablet. 28,2x112 x 6, x Polished_5 20".x8" x 28"Pol. 2, Serpentine Top, Tablet 2B" x 14" x:8" Polished Top, BRP, Base t x 28 Pol 3; Seentine Top Tablet ;Porp lished Top, BRP, :Base '. 20" x 8 x 28" Pol. 5, Serpentine Top, Tablet 28" x 14" x 8" Polished. 5, Base 36 x 6 x 24 Pot 2 Serpentine Top Tablet ' 48 x 12 x 6 Polished Top ` BRP ,base 36" x 6" x 24Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 48" x 12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base $564 36 x 6 x 24 Pol 5,,Serpentine Tap Tablet ;;' 48 'x 12 x 6 Polished 5 Baser 36 x 8 x 24" Pol.2, Serpentine Top, Tablet 48" x 14" x 8" Polished Top, BRP, Base 36 x 8 x24 Pot 3 Serpentne Top Tablet 48 xr14 x 8 rPoUshed To xBRP Base °' 36" x 8" x 24" Pol. 5, Serpentine Top, Tablet 48" x 14" x 8" Polished 5, Base 48 x 8 x28 Pol 2, Serpentine Top aTablet 60 x 14 x 8 Polished Top IBRP Base 48" x 8" x28" Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 60" x'14" x 8" Polished Top, BRP, Base $440 $792 $679 • $732 $1,255 51,088 $1,858 $1;883 $731 $616 $824 $874 $1,140 $1,530 $1,150 $1,315 $1.,837 $2,293 $2,615 52,700 80828005, 'ol 5, Serpentine Top T 60 x 14 x 8 ; Polished' 5,5 Base Pot. 2 = Polished Front Back, Pol. 3=Polished Front, Top 8 Back, Pol. 5 All Polished, BRP =Balance Rock Pitched Prices Include: Fully designed memorial, Unlimited lettering on 1 side, Unlimited Asian characters, Drawing for approval, PCM Lifetime warranty, Delivery to Cemetery ble All polished Straight Leg Style Bench Inventory # M36140490 Leg Style Bench Sizes eat'36 PCM481404901 $792 All polished Pedestal Style Bench Inventory #. Pedestal Style Bench Sizes PCM421404903 eat`36 x 14 'x 4" egs 30 x 8, Seat 42"_ x 14" x 4": Legs 36" x 8" x .14" Seat48 ,Legs° Seat 60" x 14" x 4" Legs 50" x 8" x 14" $828 $1,140 $1,672 All, polished Curved Seat w/Harp. Legs Style Bench Inventory # CM36140491 Curved Seat w/Harp Legs. Bench Sizes Seat:"36 x 14 i•x Le0127,4:4 Seat 48"x14"x4" Legs 12 x x'14" Seats60' x,1? Legs=12 x 4"x PCM481.404910 1M60140491'. All Prices Include: Fully designed memorial, Unlimited lettering on 1 side, Unlimited Asian characters, Drawing for approval, PCM Lifetime warranty, Delivery to Cemetery Granite Mcnioi il. Size' • .24': Rittovr.OR:Stant. iwmc� n Pttiov, OR;SI 1nme+fit, ftlo.v ;C R;Star t; Mnnut c±iut 'Pitin+w, OR Slant 36 onutncra P3tiow OR';Stant: 36 Monument,PtUoi OR Stant,. t2 x12 �c4 287.:x..1 4• .............. a 2 x 2O x 4 24" x 4" 3f+ x21 x4 °. x107 x•4,' Price. 60' •to :7r.,14onu rent fast :Cofllcr e Found ti fS 'Marker .• 20" x 1 z�i,., O tt 2 c ltt i X24" x 12 ",:with 4.char. 6-1::.67::hot r`ri 'Concre e t rk r Fotartd do ; S3 Mand Set $3Q . • - :•-• • ••••:6Jaio,‘...- • • • ..Standard drilLed bases WITH OUT vase hotes • Granite Size • Bronze: Size :Granite Weight Price Each • 16"•.x 12":)(A7. I • 9" x 5" 28' x16x4.• 24" x 12" .• • 18":',',X-18',',,V4",]±;q';i1':41,:;;]••:!'!i,-,24"X,'.1.4'.k,-...,,,F.,,m 32" x.20"•x 4": 1 24" x.12" 40" x 17" x 4" - ' 36"x13' 44" x 20" x 4" E 36" x 12" 61 .lbs. I • 145 abs_ 160 tbs. $120 ... IL • 205 Lbs.. $132. •••. 220 Lbs. 1 $142 280-tbs. $165 11 44"x21"x4" 36"x13" ..I. 44 x 14 • 296 Lbs. 276 Lbs. ..: • $175 ' • :I • --•••••-•••-• --• •-•- '. 60". x 16" x 47 , (2)2".x 1' • 400 lbs. : ' • .... -42,ks.ggragE2'; • •Standard drilled bases WITH vase hotes Z GraniteSize . T . :BrOnze Size Granite Weight Pricelach , tbs.• • .•, . . . _ 250(bs, 5179 ..E E.... : • • 44'x21"x4"w/VH 36"x13" 2881bs. 5181 • • • •e‹ fihito $150. 1,4x41f`4`1 $1ao 11„ {. 1 $120 izU r 13J�,� k Cu u�1Eii $40C 0 k Whiz. 1;131 r g'%„,74',7*.1 • .n ua. f0.1 ;4 41J 414 Mae ak4d- T.Te<f iI 4NTIP *-t0, " ox 9141-9:er en. ell neersa 1; • • ,•;0•4 ".'440,A1,0 • Kt' fIf .7:fillar: ... rass Markers • • • 4. aq-A-CA-0-L-Zte- 16" x 8" x 4" $165 20" x 10" x 4" $185 24" x 12" x 4" $235 28" x 16" x 4" $295 32" x 20" x 4" $385 28" x 34" x 4" $495 36" x 12" x 4" $315 36" x 18" x 4" $385 44" x 20" x 4" $495 44" x 22" x 4" $540 60" x 20" x 4" $595 Absolute Black Black Galaxy Classic Dark Gray Classic Gray Silver Bronze Crystal White Pearl White Sea Wave White Classic Pink Misty Pink Rose Chestnut Aurora CatsEye Dragon Red Imperial Red Red Multi -Color Sentinal Red Sinja Red New Mahogany Paradiso Sapphire Brown Tan Brown Diana Green Evergreen Rainforest Green Tropical Green Winter Green Bahama Blue Blue Butterfly Blue Pearl We warrant that: You will always receive world-class, premium customer service in all aspects of our relationship. Each memorial we create; is manufactured from the finest quality, memorial -grade stone. No memorial will contain hidden flaws that would make it susceptible to cracking or disintegration due to natural climate or season. The carving and workmanship are of the highest quality. We will replace or refurbish, free of all expense to youand your gim purchaser, any stone part of the memorial that may crack or disintegrate due to the effects of climate or season. -ti We wilt correct our errors at no charge to you and if a mistake is determined to be your fault we will correct it for you at a reduced. rate. Please note that regular maintenance is not a part of this warranty and:.\;: customers should be encouraged to provide annual cleaning of their memorial. Certain stains from birds, .flowers, trees, hard water deposits and associated hydrocarbon pollution will produce normal weathering,,, through the years and some contrasts will moderate. Upright monument customers should be encouraged to add their memorial to a homeowner's insurance policy. Results of war, earthquake, flood and wind damage are not covered by this warranty. Flat Top, Rock Nosing � • � Flat Top, Full Face iccSYta..4,1t.±4c1.,- ) -- - - Serp Top, Rock Nosing _ ._ Serp Top, Full Face - Ra Top, FuUFace, ( A8Pohshed�5 /� Pol. ],BRP Oval Top, Rock Nosing � Oval Top, Full Face ( \ /. Flat' ^ top, Full Face, / / \ P3 w/ PoU��ed�ound / (Also known as Hickey or Bevel Marker ) Pol. Check Molds D P�Rounds Slants Length x Width x Height Description • 18" x 10" x 16" 24"x10"x16" >;Pobshed'Face Serp Top - :Sawn Back;., BRP with Nosing Polished Face, Topa Back, BRP Sides - Full Face Polished Face Serp Top Sawn Bac BRP with Nosing Polished Face, Top a Back, BRP Sides - Full face ;:Polished Face Serp Top Sawn Back BRP :with Nosing r? ... $394 $460 30" x 10" x 16" Polished Face, Top a back, BRP Sides - Full Face $550 $902 Polished Face Sep Top Sawn Bae BRP, with Nosing $1';030 36".x 10" x 16" Polished Face, Top a Back, BRP Sides - Full Face $750 $1,081 Sawn = Smooth, matte finish (not polished), BRP = Balance Rock Pitched 1\ Pillow Markers Length x Width x Height Description olished Top;' Sides Rou 24" x 12" x 8"/6"• Polished Top, Sides Rough $275 $355 !olished Top; Sides:Rough $492 36" x 12" x 8"/6" Polished Top, Sides Rough $410 $585 A Bases for Slants and Pillows Length x Width x Height 32"x16"x8.' Description Polished To'p, Sides Rough (foi' 24 slant) Polished Top, Sides Rough (for 24" slant) k9; $330 olished Top, Sides Rough (for 30 'slan $622;' 46"x16"x8 Polished Top, Sides Rough (for 36" slant) $406 $715 All Prices Include: Fully designed memorial, Unlimited lettering on 1 side, Unlimited Asian characters, Drawing for approval, PCM Lifetime warranty, Delivery to Cemetery Group 2 Polished Top, Balance Rock Pitched (BRP) Sides. All Polished (P5) Polished Front, Polished Top, Balance Rock Pitched (BRP) I j Polished 2" Margin, Polished Top, Balance Rock Pitched (BRP) f Monuments.. pright and Bases Inventory# Description �rour°� ;` $.' " ` $682 PCM180624002 18 x 6 x 24 P.:ol 2;. Serpentine:Top, Tablet 26"x.12 -_z;6'. ; PolisliedF;Top;>8R?, Baser :` PCM180624003 18" x 6" x 24" Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 26" x 12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base $564 $731 PCM180624005 18'x;6 x 24 'Pol 5 SerpentmeTop Tablet 26 .x.12 :x 6, €Polished'S; Base 868 $ ,. ..,.r. $ 9,15 : - PCM200618002 20" x 6" x 18" Pol. 2, Serpentine Top, Tablet 26" x 12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base $�� $616 PCM200618003' 2x6 = x 12 8 Po , t 3 Serpentne:Top Tabe 20• - :6olishedriit6BRP, Bae'., 49 $650 PCM200618005 20" x 6" x 18" Pol" " . 5, Serpentine Top, Tablet 26 x 12 x 6" Polished. Top 5, Base $792 $824 PCM200628002 . ..: . .. .. : 20 x 6 x 28 P,ol �2 Serpentine Top Tablet ,, .� 28:':x 12:.x;6"Polished Top,.:BRP,.Base:! $585 ., $798 PCM200628003 20" x 6" x 28" Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 28" x 12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base $679 $874 PCM200628005 20 x 6 x 28 Pol 5 Serpentine Top Tablet - 28 x 12"'-x 6 ,Polished S,.Base,• •;• 990 '51-190:' PCM200828002 002 20" x 8" x 28" Pol. 2, Serpentine Top, Tablet 28" x 14" x 8" Polished Top, BRP, Base $732 $1,140 P C„M20082800 Z75(13.7,:x.:,x2".--'-P'.'3 Serpentin Top, ablet 4Polisl ed,Top, BRPBaei $8 1'174' PCM200828005 20" x 8" x 28" Pol. 5, Serpentine Top, Tablet :28" x 14" x 8" Polished 5, Base . $1,255 $1 530 P M360624002 ..,. ,v..,.:,: ...,.•.. 36 x 6' x 24 P.ol 2 SerpentmeTop Tablet 48" x 12. x 6" Polish , .., ed,Top, BRP,, base ,;; $944 1,150' . '. PCM360624003 36" x 6" x 24" Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 48" x .12" x 6" Polished Top, BRP, Base 51,088 $1,315 PCM360624005 36 x6 x24 Pol 5 Serpentine;Top Tablet .....:.:48 x 12"x 6� Polished S,;Base ;:,... $1596 , . $1 678 . -:.. PCM360824002 36" x 8" x24" Pol. 2, Serpentine Top, Tablet 48" x .14" x 8" Polished Top, BRP, Base 51,151• $1,837. PCM360824003 36x:8 x 24 Pot 3 Serpentine Top Tablet 48; x 14" x 8' Polished Top,;BRP., Base ::' 1.284 ; ,2 f. - , 1,892 PCM360824005 36" x 8" x 24" Pol. 5, Serpentine Top, Tablet 48" x 14" x 8" Polished 5, Base $1,858 $2,293 PCM480828002 48 x 8 x 28 Pol 2, Serpentine Top VTablet' ..%:60 ,:x 14 , x 8' Polished To BRP,. Base ; 676 $ 1 , $2;615 '. PCM480828003 48 x 8" x 28" Pol. 3, Serpentine Top, Tablet 60" x 14" x 8" Polished Top, BRP, Base $1 883 $2,700 P 'M40828.00 ; 48x 8 x 287Pol 5 Serpentine. Top, Tablet " 60 x 14. ix 8 .Polished 5; Base, t: $2 598 • i':084' . Pol. 2= Polished Front 8 Back, Pol. 3 = Polished Front, Top 8 Back, Pol. 5 All Polished, BRP = Balance Rock Pitched Prices Include: Fully designed memorial, Unlimited lettering on 1 side, Unlimited Asian characters, Drawing for approval, PCM Lifetime warranty, Delivery to Cemetery All polished Straight Leg Style Bench Inventory # Leg Style Bench Sizes 361404901's 'Seat36'; Legs 1i2`;' PCM481404901 Seat 48" x 14".x 4" Legs 12"x4"x14" $563 $792 60140490t''' .Seat 60 x.14 x Legs -12. x=4;x'.1 657 $895 All polished Pedestal Style Bench Inventory # Pedestal Style Bench Sizes 361404903 Seat 36 x1 L'egs`309,"x8' PCM421404903 Seat 42" x 14" x 4" Legs 36" x 8" x 14" $828 $1,140 481404903 Seat -48"x:.14 x Legs:42"":x's8".xi 1 $1;320;;. PCM601404903 Seat 60" x 14" x 4" Legs 50" x 8 x 14" $1,143 $1,672 .. All polished Curved Seat w/Harp Legs Style Bench Inventory # Curved Seat w/Harp Legs Bench Sizes ?CM361404910 PCM481404910 Seat -36`1: z 1'% Seat 48" x 14" x 4" Legs 12"x4"x14" $635 pCM6014049:1 Seat 60' x:14" Legs 12 x 4_ x All Prices Include: Fully designed memorial, Unlimited lettering on 1 side, Unlimited Asian characters, Drawing for approval, PCM Lifetime warranty, Delivery to Cemetery . Barrell Gray Granite Foundations_; Granite Memorial Size Foundation Size Price ase Block (Alt Sawn,): :;,$52 24" Pillow OR Slant 28"x16" x4" 585 onument low; R Slant; 0 x 4" :$100 :. 24" Monument, Pillow, OR Slant 32" x.24" x 4" $115 onument R Slani 5125. 36" Monument, Pillow, OR Slant 44". x 20" x 4" 5135 onument, Pillow, OR Stan $175:; 36" Monument, Pillow, OR Slant 56" x 22" x 4" $175 onurren $230 48" to 54" Monument 66" x 26" x 4" $245 Monument $285: • 60" to 72" Monument 84" x 26" x 4" $315 Cast Concrete Foundations Marker Size Foundation Size Price 16"x 8" 22" x 14" $60 16" x8" 24" x 14 $60 20" x 10" 28" x 18" $70 24" x 12"with 4" collar 32" x 20" $80 Various Sizes 36" x 24" $85 "'colla 36" x 12" with 4" collar 44" x 20" 590 36" x 18" 44" x 26" $95 vasEapro 36" x 12" 54" x 24" $120 \\j\ Add for 4", 5" or 6" hole in Concrete MarkerFoundation. $30 l Hand Set._.$30 r irti% ^ ranite Bases For Bronze Marker5 to* minmosso 911_0_0„vty7 Standard drilled bases WITH OUT vase holes Granite Size Bronze Size Granite Weight Price Each 16" x 8" x 4" 9" x 5" 41 lbs. $48 16" x 12" x 4" 9" x 5" 61 lbs. $61 24" x 12. x 4" 16" x'8" 92 lbs. 592. 28" x 16" x 4" 28" 24" x 12" 145 lbs. $113 28" x 18" x 4" 24" x 14" 160 lbs. $120 32" x 20" x 4" 24" x 12" 205 lbs. $132 40" x 17" x 4" 36" x 13" 220 lbs. 5142 44" x 20" x 4" 36" x 12" 280 lbs. $165 44" x 21" x•4" 36" x 13" 296 lbs. 5175 48" x 18" x 4" 44" x 14" 276 lbs. $175 54" x 16" x.4" (2) 2 x 1' 275 lbs. $175 60" x 16" x 4" (2) 2' x 1' . 400 lbs. $193 41 Standard drilled bases WITH vase holes Granite Size Bronze Size Granite Weight Price Each 12" x 12" x 4" w/VH Vase block 37 tbs. $52 28" x 18" x 4" w/VH 24" x 14" 152 lbs. $129 28" x 22" x 4" w/VH 24" x 12" 195 lbs. $133 28" x 30" x 4" w/VH (2) 2' x 1' 262 lbs. $184 28" x 38" x 4" w/VH (2) 2' x 1' 332 lbs. 5221 32" x 24" x 4" w/VH 24" x 12" 250 lbs. 5179 44" x 21" x 4" w/VH 36" x 13" 288 lbs. • 5181 48" x 18" x 4" w/VH 44" x 14" . 268 lbs. $185 60" x 16" x 4" w/VH (2) 2 x 1' 392 lbs. avt-a-kt:a.".e.1 co-eo-AA- aer,_ck ' 30" x 8" x 24" Polished Face a Rock Pitched $740 36" x 10" x 24" Polished Face and ; Rock Pitched Back Et Sides $1080 t‘A .0b .5,1 • Nr• • 28" x 10" x 38" Polished Panel and Rock Pitched Back Et Sides $1340 rem 41jCto_07-rncremation e cored./ s, call 1,1` : rin • • ,. �- ch ;t` Drill and pin mount vase...$20 eaf��J�te • • •atM,,M, . 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CLOSED FRIDAY 1612 S 16TH AVE YAKIMA 77 EAST ENTRANCE - TAHOMA CEMETERY IVII Y[ I r , r u r •urn • t >I y:1JiIIIIIIITIT ►IMICItLtl41' Bear Creek Design 8114 Ahtanum Rd Bear Creek Design 966-4257 966-4257 CALVARY CEMETERY MEMORIALIZATION OF LOVED ONES IN BRONZE OR GRANITE MON-FRI 9AM-4PM Operated By Catholic Diocese Of Yakima e-mail: calvarycemetery@nwinfo.net 1405 S 24th Av 457-8462 Fax No. 457-6267 Midstate Monuments 1612 S 16th Av 452-7951 Please See Advertisement This Page Is that store open tonight? Many businesses list the hours they are open in the Dex Yellow Pages. TERRACE HEIGHTS MEMORIAL PARK & CREMATORY Permanent Granite or Bronze Grave Markers Available At Our Office Located On The Cemetery Grounds A NON-PROFIT LOT OWNERS ASSN. 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National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank a CITY OF YAKIMA DEPARTMENT • • Ja South Third Sh ,Yakima, Washing(un. 90901 ( )5 Fax: (509)575.66160 MEMORANDUM November 28, 2008 TO: Jeff Cutter, Acting City Attorney Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director FROM: Brandy,Bradford, Legal Assistant SUBJ: Tahoma Cemetery Headstone Sales I was asked to provide legal research concerning the propriety of Tahoma Cemetery selling headstones. This memo will serve as my summary of the research where the referenced information was found. My first place of research was the Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC) document source. I was unable to find any information regarding this specific or any closely related matter. 1 also requested assistance from the research staff at MRSC. On October 17, 2008, MRSC staff member.Bob Meinig replied and stated the following: "We are not aware of any law that says that a municipal cemetery is not allowed to sell. headstones/monuments. Though, arguably, as you suggest, a court may conclude that such sales would be improperly in competition' with private business. But, 1 have come across no legal authority in this state on this issue." 1 next conducted research through Westlaw and the Access Washington website to,. obtain Washington .State cases that have considered RCW Chapter 68.52 regarding public cemeteries, as well as. several other related RCW's and keywords -pertaining to "municipal corporations", "proprietary. authority" -,"public cemeteries", "municipal . cemeteries", "headstones and/or monument sales" and various combinations of each. • 1 was unable to locate any cases directlyrelated, to municipalities selling headstones and/or monuments in public or municipal cemeteries. However, numerous cases do recognize services offered by municipalities, including for profit services, that private. companiesmay also offer. These services include public transportation, public utilities (i.e. electricity, water/irrigation., natural gas & refuse), airports, recreation services (i.e. golf courses, swimming pools, sports complexes/fields) and cemeteries. The authority • Memo to Jeff Cutter; Chris WaarVick Tahoma Cemetery headstone sales research Page 2 o 2 to provide these services .is granted by the State :to cities of the first class in RCW 35.22:280, Specific Powers Enumerated. The.City of Yakima contracts with various private companies to. provide services or products to the City that are "later sold to the public for. profit. An example of this practice are the concessions that are sold by the City to the public in the City owned pools, :Gateway Sports Complex and Fisher Golf Course. These concessions are purchased wholesale at various: local establishments or through, contracts and are then sold for minimal profit 'to help offset the cost of running programs and Services for the 'Parks. and Recreation department Tahoma Cemetery .currently purchases both cremain.and casket size liners that are sold to the public for minimal profit to offset other cemetery costs. The publicbid process is used in these situations if bidding is required by.State lave and City Charter. Currently there are at .least" 11 Washington cities with municipal cemeteries that sell headstones/monuments to the public. These cities include Arlington, Anacordes, 'Bremerton, Burlington, Camus, .Edmonds, Ephrata, Hoquiam, Pasco and Sedro- Wooley. This information was obtained from the miring Monument Company, Tahoma Cemetery staff contacts and the Washington Cemetery and Funeral Association. In . closing, I- ,cannot find. any documentation indicating that the sale • of headstones/monuments would violate Washington State law or .City Charter. Similar practices are already in place within the City of Yakima and other cities throughout the State of Washington. Welcome to the City of Port Angeles - Ocean View Cemetery (e -earl View Cemetery HOME PARKS & RLCRI:NVION CITY HALL Ocean View Cemetery Port Angeles Page 1 Cemetery Offi Email: recreation@cityofpa.us Serving the Community Since 1894 VISITORS Staffir Located at 3127 West 18th Street, - Administration the cemetery office is available by appointment. We have a great display Cemetery: of reasonably priced premium quality urns, memorials and monuments. - History - Services & Costs - Prearrangements - Cemetery Staff Jervic - Recreation Programs - Gifts & Memorials - Memorial & ation Policy s, Recreation & Beautification Commission Facilities - All Facility Directory - Athletic Facilities - Community Centers - Facilities for Rent - Map of City Parks - Meeting Places - Parks & View Points Major Facilities: - City Pier - Civic Field - Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain - Ediz Hook Boat Launch kson yfield - Fine Arts Center You are also welcome to stop by and see the spectacular view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Victoria and Mt. Baker. Cemetery History The land for Ocean View Cemetery was acquired from the Federal Government largely through the efforts of Mrs. Matilda C. (Dudley) Cooper. Mrs. Cooper started a petition drive in early 1890's to secure land for the city to use as a cemetery. A resolution was passed by the City Council on June 30th, 1895, requesting a Patent conveying title to said lands to the city. It was signed on June 24th, 1895 by President Grover Cleveland's secretary and recorded April 28th, 1900 with the County Auditor. On August 14, 1894, the 54 acre cemetery was ready for business. Services & Costs This old cemetery provides a detailed look at the social, ethnic, cultural and economic style of the past. Memorialization in the cemeteries reflects the wish to remember and be remembered. Ocean View Cemetery provides a feeling of contact with past times and people. It is evident that today's cemeteries will be such a resource for future generations. Back to Top Please contact our office for complete information. Prearrangements Would you like to make arrangements to prepay your burial space, merchandise and services and not pay any more at time of death? Help lighten the burden on your loved https://www.cityofpa.us/parksrec-cemetery.htm SEARCH News Recreation Monthly Activity Calendar.... Senior Center New Addition Celebration... Ediz Hook Boat Launch Fees.... Policy for Memorials & Donations Vern Burton Community Center Events Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Events and News Open Gym for Noontime Hoops Contact: 111 Office: 360-417-4565 Email: recreation @cityofpa.us Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 3127 W. 18th Street Port Angeles Page 1 of 2 Welcome to the City of Port Angeles - Ocean View Cemetery - Lincoln Park - Ocean View Cemetery Center - tilikr board Park - Street Banner - Vern Burton Center - Waterfront Trail William Shore Pool Maps • • ones by making all the decisions and arranging the details for y( advance. Ocean View Cemetery Port Angeles Page 2 Prearrangement makes sense. You may put 10% down on these expenses ana maise monthly payments for one full year with no interest. Just call the office of stop by for mor information about prearrangement. Back to Top Home City Hall Services Business Community Visitors 321 East 5th Street - P.O. Box 1150 / Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: 360-457-0411 / TTY: 360-417-4645 General City Email: information@cityofpa.us Web Site: webmaster@cityofpa.us Disclaimer Back to Top )M https://www.cityofpa.us/parksrec-cemetery.htm Page 2 of 2 Bayview Cemetery Price Guide - City of Bellingham, WA City of Bellingham yview CemeteryPrice Guide y Bayview Cemetery Bellingham Page 1 Item Price Adult Gravesite $1310-$1464 Child Gravesite $396 Columbarium Niches $1267-$1450 Veterans Columbarium Niches $1444-$1689 Urn Garden Plots(Family-4) $1056 Urn Garden Plots (Companion -2) $557 Service Price Regular Adult Opening and Closing $589 Child Opening and Closing $268 Niche Opening and Closing $185 Ground inurnment Opening and Closing $220 • Multiple Interment Right $225 Preneed Bayview Cemetery is pleased to offer a Pre -Need program that is simple, and offers true peace of mind. Planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do for those you love. Knowing all of your cemetery arrangements have been made in advance, you can offer your family the peace of mind in knowing they will not be faced with unexpected expenses at your time of need. By enrolling in our preneed program families not only realize long term savings by locking into today's prices, but also an immediate savings of 5% off the total package price. Cask t Item Price Interment $1109 - 5% _ $1053.55 + tax Concrete liner Interment $1518 - 5% = $1442.10 + tax Vault ;main on a Casket -Urn Vault http://www.cob.org/services/human/bayview/price.aspx Page 1 of 3 Bayview Cemetery Price Guide - City of Bellingham, WA 0 Bayview Cemetery Bellingham Page 2 Service Price Interment /Multiple Interment fee $445 - 5% = $422.75 + tax • main on a Casket lst Interment Item Price Interment/Small Urn Liner $339 - 5% = $322.05 + tax Interment/Med. Urn Liner $370 - 5% = $351.50 + tax Interment/Large Urn Liner $426 - 5% = $ 404.70 + tax CI amain on a Casket Plot Item Multiple interment fee Interment Small liner Multiple interment fee Interment Medium liner Multiple interment fee Srment Large liner Price $564 - 5% = $535.80 + tax $595 - 5% = $565.25 + tax $651 - 5% = $618.45 + tax Cremain in an Urn Garden Item Interment Small liner Interment Medium liner Interment Large liner Price $339 - 5% = $333.05 + tax $370 - 5% = $351.50 + tax $426 - 5% = $404.70 + tax urri GardenNaul Service Price Interment $220 - 5% = $209.00 he Interment http://www.cob.org/services/human/bayview/price.aspx Page 2 of 3 Bayview Cemetery Price Guide - City of Bellingham, WA Service Interment $185 - • ®r nument Bayview Cemetery Bellingham Page 3 We offer full monuments sales and service. For more information please call, e-mail or stop by and see us. • • http://www.cob.org/services/human/bayview/price.aspx Page 3 of 3 City of Pasco, WA (Departments - City View Cemetery) CITY OF PASCO 11111,11 or 11 WASHINGTON Home I Want To Apply For Check Status Of Customer Srvcs Online Find Pay Play or Register Visit or Relocate Your Community Facts & Statistics Get Involved Pasco Highlights See & Hear About Us City Government Publications City Directory •ont Size O Weather pChance Rain High: 58°F 5" Low: 43°F 5 Day Forecast • City View Cemetery Pasco Page 1 PLAY LIVE WORK Departments Admin. & Community Services • Animal Control • Building Inspection Services • City Clerk • City View Cemetery ▪ Enforcement • Communications • Community & Economic Development • Customer Service • Finance • Fir • Graffiti Abatement • Human Resources • Municipal Court • Planning • Police • Police Records • Prncori itnrc City View Cemetery Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and by appointment. City View Cemetery has been owned and operated by the City of Pasco since 1923. Consisting of 11 developed acres, the Cemetery provides all services including burials, with flat and upright monument sections, cremation niches and a cenotaph wall. The Cemetery office is set up with many samples of headstones and memorials. The Cemetery has special features including a Veteran's Memorial, a Railroad Worker Memorial and special infant section. Pre -arrangement and financing plans are available for all services. © 2008 City of Pasco, WA. All Rights Reserved. For more information, please feel free to Contact US Search Contact Information City View Cemetery 1300 N. Oregon Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 5'5-3460 Directions to City View Cemetery http://www.pasco-wa.gov/department/cityviewcemetery Page 1 of 1 City of Pasco, WA (City View Cemetery) CITT OF 16 PASCO ��Iggl I(II!III!u�il�ll- WASHINGTON Home I Want To Apply For Check Status Of Customer Srvcs Online Find Pay Play or Register Visit or Relocate Your Community Facts & Statistics Get Involved Pasco Highlights See & Hear About Us City Government Publications City Directory "Pont Size MIBrii Weather PChanRain High: 58°F ce Low: 43°F 5 Day Forecast • City View Cemetery Pasco Page 2 PLAY LIVE City View Cemetery Cemetery plots, headstones, niches and services are sold at the City View Cemetery. The City can provide financing at 12% per annum. You will be directed by the cemetery staff to make any and all payments at City Hall. © 2008 City of Pasco, WA. All Rights Reserved. For more information, please feel free to Contact US Search Contact Information Customer Service First Floor 525 N Third Ave Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 545-3488 Related Links City View Cemetery http:J/www.pasco-wa.gov/generalinfo/financeaccountingreceivablescemetery Page 1 of 1 • • • Sunset Memorial park Hoquiam City of Hoquiam 2007-2008 Budget Cemetery Revenue History and Forecast 2000 through 2010 ■ Transfers ® Loan from Maus 2000 2001 2002 2006 2007 1 2008 2009 2010 $4,146 $9,514 $19,379$40,565 $10,146 $44,895 $36,060$68,915 $57,590 0 0 59,726 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 III Other Misc Revenue 764 7 90 15 291 5 $0 $0 0 0 0 0 ■ Donations 0 0 0 55 0 Housing Rentals 2,400 2,400 2,400 ■ Stadium Loan Int 16,754 8,515 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,400 2,400 3,000 4,800 4,800 14,800 4,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ■ Intvestment Interest 9,212 45,507 16,407 IN Cemetery Fees -Coll 1,629 309 0 0 0 0 0 0 ■ Cemetery Fees 106,863 119,489 111,654106,158 120,809 88,942 100,000'103,113106,325 11,697 10,450 14,460 19,500 20,105 20,735 21,165 0 4,800 0 21,605 0 0 0 O Retail Sales 0 0 0 0 0 0 NI Land Lease (Cell) 0 0 6,325 1,700 10,300 10,400 108,532110,784 6,000 6,187 6,380 6,512 16,648 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600 ■ Intvestment Interest 9,212 45,507 16,407 11,697 10,450 14,460 19,500 20,105 20,735 21,165 64 http://www.ephrata.org/222.html Ephrata Cemetery Ephrata Page 1 1 Ephrata, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, Home Page Events History Water & Street Project Latest News City Council & Staff Agendas & Minutes Forms & Licenses Municipal Code Departments Links & Resources Employment Public Documents Dogs In Our Care •lashzone Email Log In Parks Master Plan Cemetery The Ephrata Cemetery is located at 333 E Street S.W. near Lions Park. To purchase spaces or make funeral arrangements, contact Ephrata City Hall, 121 Alder St. SW, 509-754-4601, ext. 121. Reader For and information, click here. For an alphabetical listing of burials in the Ephrata Cemetery by Decedent's name, click here. Please note that several older burials were "unknown" when the City took possession of the Cemetery in the 1940's. If you have missing information that could be added to our database or notice incorrect information, please email sgrout@ephrata.org and we will research it and update our records. Click here to view a copy of the Cemetery Map or email sorout©ephrata.oro and request it mailed or emailed to you. Please direct any questions to sgrout©ephrata.orq and we will respond as soon as possible. Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Port of Ephrata Ephrata School District © 2005 City of Ephrata Washington 121 Alder Street SW Ephrata, WA 98823 • http://www.ephrata.org/222.html Page 1 of 1 Ephrata Cemetery Ephrata Page 2 • CITY OF EPHRATA CEMETERY • • TITLE 14 GRAVE PLOTS 1. Adult Spaces Space $300 Endowment Care $115 Burial Service Fee $475 $890. 2. Cremain Spaces Space $210 Endowment Care $115 Burial Service Fee $325 $650 3. Columbarium Niche Space $200 Care 115 Burial Service Fee 150 $465 Plots for burial of adults are 8' x 4'. The City allows the burial of one (1) adult casket and one (1) cremain, or four (4) cremains per adult space. Cremain spaces are 4' x 4'. The City allows the burial of two (2) urns per cremains plot. PURCHASES Plots may be purchased at any time with the payment of the space and care. The burial service fee is collected at the time of service. All fees shall be paid in full before any interment shall be permitted. VAULTS/LINERS The use of either vaults or liners is required for all casket burials in the Ephrata City Cemetery. Vaults or liners are not required for cremains. Liners can be purchased from the funeral home or the City. The funeral home can direct you on the purchase of a vault. • • • Ephrata Cemetery Ephrata Page 3 BURIAL Full casket burials require two days notice before burial service. Special consideration may be made based upon circumstances. Cremain burials only require one day prior notification. The City will place greens around the grave and place 5 chairs. More chairs (up to 11) can be placed upon request of the family. Please let us know ahead of time. A canopy is placed over the grave site during inclement weather. During the hot summer months it may be requested for shade during service. MARKERS All monuments or markers shall be flat markers and will be set flush with the contour of the ground. Standard sizes allowed are as follows: Infant 8" x 16" Single 12" x 24" Double 12" x 36" Markers are purchased by the family from a commercial monument company. Payment for the setting of the marker is included in the burial service fee collected by the City at the time of burial. Vase holders can be a part of your marker if request is made to the monument company at the time of order. Homemade markers may be allowed upon approval of the Park Superintendent. FLOWERS Flowers placed on graves for Memorial Day will be left for one week. At the end of the week, flowers will be thrown away, vases will be picked up and placed next to the caretakers building. Be sure to claim any that you want to keep before the end of the week. Placement of live flowers throughout the year are left until they are dead. Artificial flowers are left in place. TREES Trees may be purchased by the family for placement by the City with approval from the Park Superintendent. All trees will be of the evergreen family. CATHOLIC BURIALS Plots in the Catholic Cemetery are purchased from the Catholic Church. Arrangements for burial in the Catholic Cemetery are made through the City. City of Edmonds, Washington - Memorial Cemetery Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Edmonds Page 1 ng ews ven s Edmonds Calendars : _�. Edmonds '► Memorial Cemetery 141 Office (4251771-4741 Services and Prices Abandon Lot Program Edmonds Memorial Cemetery & Columbarium 820 - 15th SW Edmonds, WA 98020 425-771-4741 MAP Memorial Day Photos Photos of new columbarium. Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, founded in 1891, began on four acres of land donated to IOOF Lodge 96 by Thomas E. White, an early settler. It was sold into private ownership in the early 1900's. In 1982 Lawrence E. Hubbard deeded the cemetery to the City of Edmonds. The Edmonds Cemetery Board is appointed by the City ouncil. The Board works with citizen volunteers and local sidents to oversee site operations. A full-time Sexton is an employee of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/cemetery.stm Page 1 of 2 City of Edmonds, Washington - Memorial Cemetery ,M Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Edmonds Page 2 Department. The Sexton manages sales, public services, burial arrangements and grounds maintenance. While the Sexton position is funded through the General Fund, expenditures for supplies, operations and services are paid through an enterprise fund account. Revenue is generated from cemetery sales and services. The Cemetery Board sets aside 10% of annual revenues in a perpetual fund account. Interest from the account will help support future maintenance needs. Over the past 10 years the Cemetery Board has aggressively pursued improvements to the infrastructure. The Cemetery office has been renovated, the grounds and roadway improved, an irrigation system and well have been installed, and major equipment has been purchased. The beautiful new 680 niche Edmonds Columbarium was completed in October, 2006 complete with eternal waterfall. Each niche is suitable for two urns. Maps, cemetery and columbarium information is always available. Memorials and donations from private and civic organizations have enhanced the beauty of the six -acre cemetery. Community events, Memorial Day Services, elementary school partnership programs, and the Annual Open House provide opportunities for people to tour the cemetery and appreciate its historical significance. Call 425-771-4741 for information or appointments...or visit anytime! • Last modified: August 25, 2008 • http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/cemetery.stm Page 2 of 2 City of Edmonds, Washington - Cemetery Price List Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Edmonds Page 3 uslness Residents Edm ews ven s Calendars Government QuickLinks Search • • EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY PRICE LIST LOT SALES / COLUMBARIUM RETAIL. Columbarium Niches Cremation Communal (Includes Inscription) 4 -Foot Grave 6 -Foot Grave 8 -Foot Grave (Along N.W. Fence/Section 7) 8 -Foot Grave $1,450 - $4,950 $ 720.00 $ 540.00 $ 720.00 $ 810.00 $ 900.00 )PENING & CLOSING* Opening & Closing - Grave $ 510.00 Opening & Closing - Urn Ground Burial $ 220.00 Opening & Closing - Columbarium $ 75.00 Disinterment $ 725.00 (Plus any additional required services) Crematior (M -F any service starting or arriving at the cemetery after 2:00 $ 365.00 pm) (Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00 am -5:00 pm, if staff available) $ 365.00 Casks;. (M -F any service starting or arriving at the cemetery after 2:00 $ 365.00 pm) (Saturdays, 8:00 am -3:00 pm, if staff available) $590.00 (Sundays/Holidays 8:00 am -3:00 pm, if staff available) $815.00 Tent Casket Lowering Device VAULTS & LINERS* $ 150.00 $ 75.00 http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/cemPricelist.stm Page 1 of 2 City of Edmonds, Washington - Cemetery Price List • • Liner Vault (Monarch) Monticello Urn Vault Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Edmonds Page 4 4 .) I U.UU Plastic Urn Vault $ 75.00 MARKER & VASE SETTING FEES* Single Flat Marker Double Flat Marker Upright Monument Vase Vase w/concrete collar (10"x 10" x 4") Niche inscription fee TITLE TRANSFER* $160.00 $240.00 $300.00 $45.00 $80.00 $150.00 Transfer of title (per deed) $ 75.00 MARKERS AVAILABLE* Information regarding markers available from the Cemetery Sexton at the Cemetery office. * Prices are plus applicable taxes. Current tax rate of 8.9%. Back ' 1 Last modified: August 25, 2008 • http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/cemPricelist.stm Page 2 of 2 The City of Bremerton, WA Ivy Green Cemetery Bremerton Page 1 City Hall Mayor City Attorney City Auditor City Council Community Development Economic Development Financial Services Fire Department Human Resources Municipal Court Parks & Recreation e8 Senior Games atic Center Bremerton Bark Park City Parks Facilities City Parks Sheridan Park Center Senior Center Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center Gold Mountain Golf Complex Ivy Green Cemetery Jarstad Park Forms & Applications Golf Courses Job Opportunities Online Registration Parks Commission Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Playgrounds Program Preschool Programs & Activities 4ifnior Center cial Events Ivy Green Cemetery Ivy Green Cemetery 1401 Naval Avenue Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 473-5305 Ivy Green Cemetery is a division of the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department. Ivy Green Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department. It is 15 acres and is open to the public every day from 8:00 AM until dusk. Ivy Green Cemetery has a large military section with all services represented. The local veterans' organizations are active in volunteering with events that honor Bremerton's military heritage. Ivy Green Cemetery is the site of the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" honoring those fallen military men and women. John H. Nibbe, Civil War hero is also buried here, as well as Wesley Harris, the Marine that Navy gun range on way to Seabeck is named after. Many of Bremerton's civilian pioneer families, such as the Dietz, Warren, Gorst, and Harrison families, are also buried here. Cemetery Hours: Open to the public every day from 8:00 AM until dusk Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Telephone: (360) 473-5305 Office location: 680 Lebo Blvd Cemetery location: 1401 Naval Avenue All families, military and civilian, are welcome to use Ivy Green Cemetery for burial http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/display.php?id=514 Page 1 of 2 The City of Bremerton, WA 01/07/2009 10:55 AM a.vIILaa,a Police Department Public Works & ies *Maps Codes & Ordinances Forms & Applications Request for Bids/Proposals Contacts & Comments Helpful Links Revitalization Projects Community Business Visiting Around Town Parks & Recre��tion Departments Contacts & Comments Council/District Meetings City Employment 40 C mer Info & Rec Registration Forms & Applications Codes & Ordinances Public Records Request Search GO City of Bremerton 345 6th Street, Suite 600 Bremerton, WA 98337 Contact the City! E-mail the Webmaster • needs. Please call the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Office for details regarding pre - need arrangements, cremation burial, monuments and monument setting fees. Ivy Green Cemetery Bremerton Page 2 Home I City Hall I Community I Business I Visiting I Around Town I Departments I Disclaimer © 2003-2009 City of Bremerton - All Rights Reserved http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/display.php?id=514 Page 2 of 2 Arlington, WA - Official Website Ilekomr 10 tt rice 0 ki Washington print 1 email search... Cemetery Information .Sly the (Gt y EmailS y _4,4 Communit)1Adee • Arlington Cemetery Arlington 1 BUSWESS (177-zeN 6OVEPNMEN% DEPA i 1EN7� You are here: Home > Departments > Public Works > Maintenance & Operations > Cemetery 20310 67th Avenue NE Arlington, WA 98223 Phone 360.403.3428 Fax 360.403.3484 E -Mail cemetervci.arlinaton.wa.us Cemetery Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Driving Directions From 1-5 take Exit 208 (Island Crossing). Follow SR 530 into Arlington. Tum right on West Avenue (turns into 67th Avenue). The Cemetery is located at the intersection of 67th Avenue and 204th Street. (Approximately one mile from SR 530). Hours of Operation for Funeral Services Funeral services are provided Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Exceptions may be made by special arrangement for an additional fee. Arlington Municipal Cemetery Hours of Operation for Visitation The cemetery is open year round (365 days) for visitation. The grounds are open from 8:00 AM to dusk. The gates are locked at dusk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash. Facilities Thirty fenced landscaped acres and natural areas. Adult graves are I ^ated thr park. Babyland is reserved for infants. An um garden is reserved for ground inumment: TNS available for cremations. Services Available Urns, vaults, and customized memorials are available for purchase. Endowed Care A percentage of grave sales revenue is placed in an endowed care fund to ensure future care of the Cemetery. The Cemetery is actively maintained by full time office and grounds maintenance staff. Pre Need Arrangements Property may be purchased in advanced of need with a Certificate of Use issued to the purchaser. History The Arlington Municipal Cemetery was formally plotted as "Harwood Cemetery" in 1903 and operated by a non-profit association. Adjoining property was purchased over the years and the Cemetery now encompasses 30 acres. The City of Arlington assumed ownership in 1999. The Cemetery is self-supporting and does not rely on tax revenues for operation and maintenance. Memorial Day The American Legion/Arlington Post #76 sponsors the "Avenue of Flags" annually to honor Veterans. Flags are donated, set up and taken down by volunteers. Each flagpole has a small plaque displaying the Veteran's name. 4111.WLY I Contact 0$ http://www.ci.arlington.wa.us/index.asp?NID=142 Powered by CivicPlus 1 Coovrioht Notices Page 1 of 1 68.50.900 Title 68 RCW: Cemeteries, Morgues, and Human Remains (iii) Other tribes with historical and cultural affiliation in the jurisdiction where the remains were found. (b) "Forensic remains" are those that come under the jurisdiction of the coroner pursuant to RCW 68.50.010. (c) "Inadvertent discovery" has the same meaning as used in RCW 27.44.040. (5) Nothing in this section constitutes, advocates, or oth- erwise grants, confers, or implies federal or state recognition of those tribes that are not federally recognized pursuant to 25 C.F.R. part 83, procedures for establishing that an American Indian group exists as an Indian tribe. [2008 c 275 § 1.1 Reporting requirements ---2008 c 275: "The department of archaeol- ogy and historic preservation must communicate with the appropriate com- mittees of the legislature by November 15, 2009, and biennially thereafter, regarding the numbers of inadvertent discoveries of skeletal human remains and other associated activities pursuant to this act." [2008 c 275 § 8.] 68.50.900 Effective date -1987 c 331. See RCW 68.05.900. 68.50.901 Application -1993 c 228. RCW *68.50.520 through **68.50.630 and 68.50.901 through 68.50.904 apply to a document of gift, revocation, or refusal to make an ana- tomical gift signed by the donor or a person authorized to make or object to making an anatomical gift before, on, or after July 25, 1993. [1993 c 228 § 12.] Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 68.50.520 through 68.50.620 were repealed by 2008 c 139 § 31. **(2) RCW 68.50.630 was repealed by 2002 c 45 § 1. 68.50.902 Application—Construction-1993 c 228. This act shall be applied and construed to effectuate its gen- eral purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the sub- ject of this act among states enacting it. [1993 c 228 § 13.] 68.50.903 Severability -1993 c 228. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. [1993 c 228 § 14.] 68.50.904 Short title -1993 c 228. RCW *68.50.520 through **68.50.630 and 68.50.901 through 68.50.903 may be cited as the "uniform anatomical gift act." [1993 c 228 § 16.] . Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 68.50.520 through 68.50.620 were repealed by 2008 c 139 § 31. **(2) RCW 68.50.630 was repealed by 2002 c 45 § 1. Chapter 68.52 RCW PUBLIC CEMETERIES AND MORGUES Sections 68.52.010 Morgues authorized in counties. 68.52.020 Coroner to control morgue—Expense. 68.52.030 Counties and cities may provide for burial, acquire cemeteries, etc. 68.52.040 Cities and towns may own, improve, etc., cemeteries. 68.52.045 Cities and towns may provide for a cemetery board. 68.52.050 Cemetery improvement fund. 68.52.060 Care and investment of fund. 68.52.065 Approval of investments. 68.52.070 Cemetery improvement fund—Management. 68.52.080 Books of account—Audit. [Title 68 RCW—page 281 68.52.090 68.52.100 68.52.110 68.52.120 68.52.130 68.52.140 68.52.150 68.52.155 68.52.160 68.52.170 68.52.180 68.52.185 68.52.190 68.52.192 68.52.193 Establishment authorized. Petition—Requisites—Examination. Hearing—Place and date. Publication and posting of petition and notice of hearing. ;. Hearing—Inclusion and exclusion of lands. • Election on formation of district and first commissioners: Election, how conducted—Notice. Conformity with election laws—Exception—Vacancies. ,A Election. ballot. Canvass of returns—Resolution of organization. Review—Organization complete. Ballot proposition authorized for district formation. General powers of district. u4 Public cemetery facilities or services—Cooperation withi) lic or private agencies—Joint purchasing. Public cemetery facilities or services—"Public agency" defined. 68.52.195 Community revitalization financing—Public improvemeri 68.52.200 Right of eminent domain. 68.52.210 Power to do cemetery business—District boundaries may, include cities and towns—Eminent domain exception. 68.52.220 District commissioners—Compensation—Election. 68.52.250 Special elections. 68.52.260 Oath of commissioners. 68.52.270 Organization of board—Secretary—Office—Meetings—P Powers. Duty of county treasurer—Cemetery district fund. Tax levy authorized for fund. Disbursement of fund. Limitation of indebtedness—Limitation of tax levy. Dissolution of districts. Disincorporation of district located in county with a popule tion of two hundred ten thousand or more and inactive.fa five years. 68.52.900 Severability -1947 c 6. 68.52.901 Effective date -1987 c 331. 68.52.280 68.52.290 68.52.300 • 68.52.310 68.52.320 68.52.330 Public bodies may retain collection agencies to collect public debts -Fe RCW 19.16.500. • Taxation, exemptions: RCW 84.36.020. 68.52.010 Morgues authorized in counties. T] county legislative authority of each county may at its disci tion provide and equip a public morgue together with suitab morgue wagon for the conveyance, receipt and proper dispt sition of the bodies of all deceased persons not claimed2l relatives, and of all dead bodies which are by law subjectto post mortem or coroner's inquest: PROVIDED, H® EVER, That only one public morgue may be established:i any county: PROVIDED FURTHER, That counties* agree to establish joint morgue facilities pursuant to chapt 39.34 RCW. [1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 19; 1917 c 90 § 1; RRS 6040. Formerly RCW 68.12.010.] Severability—Effective date -1983 1st ex.s. c 16: See 41 43.103..900 and 43.103.901. k' 68.52.020 Coroner to control morgue—Experts! Such morgue shall be under the control and management+i the coroner who shall have power with the advice andkkgl sent of the county commissioners, to employ the necessar deputies and employees; and, with the advice and conseriti the county.commissioners, to fix their salaries and comjip1M tion, which, together with the expenses of operating;suc morgue, shall be paid monthly out of the county treasir' [1917 c 90 § 2; RRS § 6041. Formerly RCW 68.12.020;]; 68.52.030 Counties and cities may provide forbaria acquire cemeteries, etc. Each and every county, town'? city, shall have power to provide a hearse and pall foP.bur of the dead, and to procure and hold lands for bury ,, grounds, and to make regulations and fence the same;:andil preserve the monuments erected therein, and to levy and!cq (2008 PublicCemeteriesand Morgues 68.52.100 lect::the necessary taxes for that purpose, in the same manner 'as ,other taxes are levied and collected. [1857 p 28 § 3; RRS 3772. Formerly RCW 68.12.030.] 68.52.040 Cities and towns may own, improve, etc., cemeteries. Any city or town may acquire, hold, or improve and for cemetery purposes, and may sell lots therein, and Mit,.;,,,: nay provide by ordinance that a specified percentage of the foceeds therefrom be set aside and invested, and the income om the investment be used in the care of the lots, and may and hold any property devised, bequeathed or. given on trust, and apply the income thereof for the improvement :embellishment of the cemeteries or the erection or preser- µon of structures, fences, or walks therein, or for the repair, r eservation, erection, or renewal of any tomb, monument, k: ravestone, fence, railing, or other erection ator around a emetery, lot, or plat, or for planting and cultivating trees, bs, flowers, or plants in or around the lot or plot, or for roving or embellishing the cemetery in any other manner it form consistent with the design and purpose of the city, according to the terms of the grant, devise, or bequest. [1955 378.§ 1; 1909 c 156 § 1; RRS § 3773. Formerly RCW X12.040.] 68.52.045 Cities and towns may provide for a ceme- ery board. The legislative body of any city or town may rouide by ordinance for a cemetery board to be appointed by e`mayor in cities and towns operatingunder the mayor- council form of government by the city commission in cities gyrating under the commission form of government, and by ecity manager in cities and towns operating under the :044'01 -manager form of government: PROVIDED FUR- THER,That no ordinance shall be enacted, pursuant to this section, in conflict with provisions contained in charters of cities of the first class. [1955 c 378 § 2. Formerly RCW 712.045.] x'68.52.050 Cemetery improvement fund. All moneys received in the manner above provided shall be deposited 'ith the city treasurer, and shall be kept apart in a fund ownas the cemetery improvement fund, and shall be paid 91.t -only upon warrants drawn by the order of the cemetery ?oard, if such a board exists, or by order of the body, depart - runt, commission, or committee duly authorized by.ordi- Hance to issue such an order, or by the legislative body of a 1 or town, which order shall be approved by such legisla- t'ye,body if such order is not issued by the legislative body, andi'shall be indorsed by the mayor and attested by the city kwptroller or other authorized officer. [1955 c 378 § 3; 1909.c 156 § 4; RRS § 3776: Formerly RCW 68.12.050.] 68.52.060 Care and investment of fund. It shall be the 'of the cemetery board and other body or commission avingan charge the care and operation of cemeteries to estall sums set aside from the sale of lots, and all sums of. money received, and to care for the income of all money and 41,913erty held in trust for the purposes designated herein: ROVIDED, HOWEVER, That all investments shall be ad'e'._in municipal, county, school or state bonds,, general gation warrants of the city owning such cemetery, or in (2008;Ed.) first mortgages on good and improved real estate. [1933 c 91 § 1; 1909 c 156 §:2; RRS § 3774. FORMER PART OF SEC- TION: 1909 c 156 § 3 now codified as RCW 68.52.065. For- merly RCW 68.12.060.] - 68.52.065 Approval of investments. All investments shall be approved by the council or legislative body of the city. [1909 c 156 § 3; RRS § 3775. Formerly RCW 68.12.060, part, and 68.12.065.] 68.52.070 Cemetery improvement fund—Manage- ment. The said city shall, by ordinance, make all necessary rules and regulations concerning the control and management of said fund to properly safeguard the same, but shall in now- ise be liable for any of said funds except a' misappropriation thereof, and shall not have power to bind the city or said fund for any further liability than whatever net interest may be actually realized from such investments, and shall not be lia- ble to any particular person for more than the proportionate part of such net earnings. [ 1909 c 156 § 6; RRS § 3778. For- merly RCW 68.12.070.] 68.52.080 Books of account—Audit. Accurate books of account shall be kept of all transactions pertaining to said fund, which books shall be open to the public for inspection and shall be audited by the auditing committee of said city. [1909 c 156 § 5; RRS § 3777. Formerly RCW 68.12.080.] 68.52.090 Establishment authorized. Cemetery dis- tricts may be established in all counties and on any island in any county, as in this chapter provided. [1971 c 19 § 1; 1957 c 99 § 1; 1953 c 41 § 1; 1947 c 27 § 1; 1947 c 6 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-150. Formerly RCW 68.16.010.] 68.52.100 Petition—Requisites—Examination. For the purpose of forming a cemetery district, a petition desig- nating the boundaries of the proposed district bymetes and bounds or describing the lands to be included in the proposed district by government townships, ranges, and legal subdivi- sions, signed by not less than ten percent of the registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the proposed dis- trict, setting forth the object of the formation of such,district and stating that the establishment thereof will be conducive to the public welfare and convenience, shall be filed with the county auditor of the county within which the proposed dis- trict is located, accompanied by an obligation signed by two or more petitioners agreeing to pay the cost of publishing the notice hereinafter provided for. The county auditor shall, within thirty days .from the date of filing of such petition, examine the signatures and certify to the sufficiency or insuf- ficiency thereof. The name of any person who signed a peti- tion shall not be withdrawn from the petition after it has been filed with the county auditor. If the petition is found to con- tain a sufficient number of valid. signatures, the county audi- tor shall transmit it, with a certificate of sufficiency attached, to the -county legislative authority, which shall thereupon, by resolution entered upon its minutes, receive the same and fix a day and hour when it will publicly hear the petition. [2008 c 96 § 1; 1994 c 223 § 74; 1947 c 6 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-151. Formerly RCW 68.16.020.] RTitle 68 RCW—page 29] 68.52.110 Title 68 RCW: Cemeteries, Morgues, and Human Remains 68.52.110 Hearing—Place and date. The hearing on such petition shall be at the office of the board of county com- missioners and shall be not less than twenty nor more than forty days from the date of receipt thereof from the county auditor. The hearing may be completed on the day set therefor or it may be adjourned from time to time as may be necessary, but such adjournment or adjournments shall not extend the time for determining said petition more than sixty days in all from the date of receipt by the board. [ 1947 c 6 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-152. Formerly RCW 68.16.030.] ;68.52.120 Publication and posting of petition and notice of hearing. A copy of the petition with the names of petitioners omitted, together with a notice signed by the clerk of the board of county commissioners stating the day, hour and place of the hearing, shall be published in three consecu- tive weekly issues of the official newspaper of the county prior to the date of hearing. Said clerk shall also cause a copy of the petition with the names of petitioners omitted, together with a copy of the notice attached, to be posted for not less than fifteen days before the date of hearing in each of three public places within the boundaries of the proposed district, to be previously designated by him and made a matter of record in the proceedings. [1947 c 6 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-153. Formerly RCW68.16.040.] 68.52.130 Hearing—Inclusion and exclusion of lands. At the time and place fixed for hearing on the petition or at any adjournment thereof, the board of county commis- sioners shall hear said petition and receive such evidence as it may deem material in favor of or opposed to the formation of the district or to the inclusion therein or exclusion therefrom of any lands, but no lands not within the boundaries of the proposed district as described in the petition shall be included without a written waiver describing the land, executed by all persons having any interest of record therein, having been filed in the proceedings. No land within the boundaries described in petition shall be excluded from the district. [1947 c 6 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-154. Formerly RCW 68.16.050.] 68.52.140 Election on formation of district and first commissioners. The county legislative authority shall have full authority to hear and determine the petition, and if it finds that the formation of the district will be conducive to the pub- lic welfare and convenience, it shall by resolution so declare, Otherwise it shall deny the petition. If the county legislative authority finds in favor of the formation of the district, it shall designate the name and number of the district, fix the bound- aries thereof, and cause an election to be held therein for the purpose of determining whether or not the districtshall be organized under the provisions of this chapter, and for the purpose of electing its first cemetery district commissioners. At the same election three cemetery district commissioners shall be elected, but the election of the commissioners shall be null and void if the district is not created. No primary shall be held for the office of cemetery district commissioner. A special filing period shall be .opened as provided in *RCW 29.15.170 and 29.15.180. Candidates shall run for specific commissioner positions. The person receiving the greatest number of votes for each commissioner position shall be [Title 68 RCW—page 30] elected to that commissioner position. The terms of office of the initial commissioners shall be as provided in RC 68.52.220. [1996 c 324 § 3; 1994 c 223 § 75; 1982 c 60"§':2:-° 19.47 c 6 § 6; Rem. Supp: 1947 § 3778-155. Formerly RCW, 68.16.060.] *Reviser's note: RCW 29.15.170 and 29.15.180 were recodified-as RCW 29A.24.170 and 29A.24.180, respectively, pursuant to 2003 c 1110, 2401, effective July 1, 2004. RCW 29A.24.170 and 29A.24.180 were subs- quently repealed by 2004 c 271 § 193. Later enactment of RCW 29A.24. f70, and 29A.24.180, see RCW 29A.24.171. and 29A.24.181. - 68.52.150 Election; how conducted—Notice. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the election shall inso';, far as possible be called, noticed, held, conducted and can' vassed in the same manner and by the same officials as pr& vided by law for special elections in the county. For the pui pose of such election county voting precincts may be, combined or divided and redefined, and the territory in the district shall be included in one or more election precincts as may be deemed convenient, a polling place being designated for each such precinct. The notice of election shall state gen=' erally and briefly the purpose thereof, shall give the bound'-' aries of the proposed district, define the election precinct or precincts, designate the polling place .for each, mention the names of the candidates for first cemetery district commis- sioners, and name the day of the election and the hours during which the polls will be open. [ 1947 c 6 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-156. Formerly RCW 68.16.070.] Elections: Title 29A RCW. 68.52.155 Conformity with election laws—Excep= tion—Vacancies. Cemetery district elections shall conform with general election laws, except that there shall be no pri- mary to nominate candidates. All persons filing and qualify'= ing shall appear on the general election ballot and the person receiving the largest number of votes for each position shall be elected. A vacancy on a board of cemetery district commission- ers shall occur and shall be filled as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW. [1996 c 324 § 4; 1994 c 223 § 73.] 68.52.160 Election ballot. shall be in such form as may be the propositions substantially as "...(insert county name). . .(insert number).. . ...Yes ..(insert county name). . ...(insert number).. . ...No. The ballot for the election convenient but shall present follows: . cemetery district No. . cemetery district No. [1994 c 223 § 76; 1947 c 6 §.8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-157. Formerly RCW 68.16.080.] 68.52.170 Canvass of returns—Resolution of organi- zation. The returns of such election shall be canvassed at the court house on the Monday next following the day of the election, but the canvass may be adjourned from time to time if necessary to await the receipt of election returns which may be unavoidably delayed. The canvassing officials, upon con- clusion of the canvass, shall forthwith certify the results (2008 Ed.) Public Cemeteries and Morgues 68.52.200 erepf;in writing to the board of county commissioners. If ontexamination of the certificate of the canvassing officials itlsfound that two-thirds of all the votes cast at said election v of in -:favor. of the formation of the cemetery district, the oairr dh,of county commissioners shall, by resolution entered omits minutes, declare such territory duly organized as a h emetery district under the nametheretoforedesignated and shall declare the three candidates receiving the highest num- b of:votes for cemetery commissioners, the duly elected stcemetery commissioners of the district. The clerk of the oar",dof county commissioners shall certify a copy of the res- lution and cause it to be filed for record in the offices of the ountyt auditor and the county assessor of the county. The Certified copy shall be entitled to record without payment of ems;, a recording fee. If the certificate of the canvassing officials showsthat theproposition to organize the proposed cemetery strictfailed to receive two-thirds of the votes cast at said election; the board of county commissioners shall enter a minute to that effect and all proceedings theretofore had shall become.null and void. [1947 c 6 § 9; Rem. Supp.. 1947 § 37778=158. Formerly RCW 68.16.090.] 68.52.180 Review—Organization complete. Any per- , ri;°'firm or corporation having a substantial interest in olved, and feeling aggrieved by any finding, determina- i'on'or resolution of the board of county commissioners er'the provisions of this chapter, may appeal within five aysafter such finding; determination or resolution was made to&the superior court of the county iri the same manner as .pro- vided by law for appeals from orders of said board. After the expiration of five days from the date of the resolution declar- 114, Ing tfie'.district organized, and upon filing of certified copies iereof in the offices of the county auditor and county asses- sor -the formation of the district shall be complete and its egaf existence shall not thereafter be questioned by any per- sonaby reason of any defect in the proceedings had for the cre- ation'thereof. [1947. c 6 § 10; Rem'. Supp. 1947 § 3778-159. onherly RCW 68.16.100.] als from action of board of county commissioners: RCW 36.32.330. 48.52.185 Ballot proposition authorized for district or nation. A county legislative authority may, by ordinance orre.solution, provide for a ballot proposition to form a cern- e,terydistrict. When proposed by ordinance or resolution of ire county legislative authority, a ballot proposition shall des- ignate.the boundaries of the proposed district by metes and • Mods or describing the lands to be included in the proposed 'strict by. government townships, ranges, and legal subdivi- • s'ions. The ballotproposition authorizing the formation of a ceiiietery district shall be submitted to the voters residing whin the proposed district consistent with the provisions of 1chapter.. [2008 c 96 § 2.] 1:x68.52.190 General powers of district. Cemetery dis- g ts created underthis chapter shall be deemed to be mimic- ' ,,,,,41'•Corporations imic-ipa1','corporations within- the purview of the Constitution and awsiof the state of Washington. They shall constitute. bodies 9rporate and possess all the usual powers of corporations for ublic purposes. They shall have full authority to carry out e4objects of their creation, and to that end are empowered to ,30p8.Ed.) acquire, hold, lease, manage, occupy and sell real and per- sonal property or any interest therein; to enter into and per- form any and all necessary contracts; to appoint and employ necessary officers, agents and employees; to contract indebt- edness, to borrow money, -and to issue general obligation bonds in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW; to levy and enforce the collection of taxes against the lands within the district, and to do any and all lawful acts to effectuate the pur- poses of this chapter. [1984 c 186 § 58; 1967 c 164 § 6; 1947 c 6 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-160. Formerly RCW 68.16.110.] Purpose -1984 c 186: See note following RCW 39.46.110. Purpose—Severability-1967 c 164: See notes following RCW 4.96.010. Tortious conduct of local governmental entities: RCW 4.96.010. 68.52.192. Public cemetery facilities or -services— Cooperation with public or private agencies—Joint pur- chasing. A cemetery district may jointly operate or provide, cooperate to operate and provide and/or contract for a term of not to exceed five years to provide or have provided public cemetery facilities or services, with any other public or pri- vate agency, including out of state public agencies, which each is separately authorized to operate or provide, uffder terms mutually agreed upon by such public or private agen- cies. The governing body of a cemetery district may join with any other public or private agency in buying supplies, equip- ment, and services collectively. [1963 c 112 § 3. Formerly RCW 68.16.112.] 68.52.193 Public cemetery facilities or services— "Public agency" defined. As used in RCW 68.52.192, "public agency" means counties, cities and towns, special districts, or quasi municipal corporations. [1987 c 331 § 73; 1963 c 112 § 2. Formerly RCW 68.16.113.] 68.52.195 Community revitalization financing— Public improvements. In addition to other authority that a cemetery district possesses, a cemetery, district may provide any public improvement as defined under RCW 39.89.020, but this additional authority is limited to participating in the financing of the public improvements as provided under • RCW 39.89.050. This section does not limit the authority of a cemetery district to otherwise participate in the public improvements if that authority exists elsewhere.. [2001 c 212 § 21.] Severability -2001 c 212: See RCW 39.89.902., 68.52.200 Right of eminent domain.. The taking and damaging of property or rights therein by any cemetery dis- trict to carry out the purposes of its creation, are hereby declared to be for a public use, and any such district shall have and exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any property or rights therein, either inside or outside the dis- trict for the use of such district. In exercising the power of eminent domain, a district shall proceed in the manner pro- vided -by law for the appropriation of real property or rights therein by private corporations. It may at its option unite in a single action proceedings to condemn property held by sepa- rate owners. Two or more condemnation suits instituted sep- [Title 68 RCW—page 31] 68.52.210 Title 68 RCW: Cemeteries, Morgues, and Human Remains. arately may also in the discretion of the court be consolidated upon motion of any interested party into a single action. In such• cases the jury shall render separate verdicts for each tract of land in different ownership. No finding ofthe jury or decree of the court as to damages in any condemnation suit .instituted by the district shall be held or construed to destroy the right of the district to levy.and collect taxes for any and all district purposes against the uncondemned land situated within the district. [ 194.7 c 6 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778- 161. Formerly RCW 68.16.120.] Eminent domain: State Constitution Art. I § 16 (Amendment 9). Eminent domain. by corporations: Chapter 8.20 RCW. 68.52.210 Power to do cemetery business—District boundaries may include cities and towns—Eminent domain exception.,'(1).A cemetery district organized under this chapter shall have power to acquire, establish, maintain, manage, improve and operate cemeteries and conduct any and all of the businesses of a cemetery as defined in this title. A,cemetery district shall constitute a cemetery authority as defined in this title and shall have and exercise all powers conferred. thereby upon a cemetery authority and be subject to the provisions thereof. (2) A cemetery district may include within its boundaries the lands embraced within the corporate limits of any incor- porated city'or.town and in any such cases the district may acquire any cemetery or cemeteries theretofore maintained and operated by any such city or town and proceed to main- tain, manage, improve and operate the same under the provi- sions hereof. In such event the governing body of the city or town, after the transfer takes place, shall levy no cemetery tax. The power of eminent domain heretofore conferred shall not extend to the condemnation of existing cemeteries within the district: PROVIDED, That no cemetery district shall operate a cemetery within the corporate limits of any cityor town where there is a private cemetery operated for profit. [2006 c 335 § 1; 1994 c.81 § 82; 1971 c 19 § 2; 1959 c 23 § 2; 1957 c 39 § 1; 1947 c 6 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-162. Formerly RCW 68.16.130.] 68.52.220 District commissioners—Compensation— Election. The affairs of the district shall be managed by a board of cemetery district commissioners composed of three members. The board may provide, by resolution passed by the commissioners, for the payment of compensation to each of its commissioners at a rate of up to ninety dollars for each day or portion of a day spent in actual attendance at official meetings of the district commission, or in performance of other official services or duties on behalf of the district. However, the compensation for each commissioner must not exceed eight thousand six hundred forty dollars per year. Any commissioner may waive all or any portion of his or her compensation payable under this section as to any month or months during his or her term of office, by a written waiver filed with the clerk of the board. The waiver, to be effective, must be filed any time after the commissioner's election and prior to the date on which the compensation would otherwise be paid. 'The waiver shall specify the month or period of months for which it is made. The board shall fix the compen- sation to be paid the secretary and other employees of the dis- ITitle•68 RCW—page'32] trict. Cemetery district commissioners and candidates for cemetery district commissioner are exemptfrom the require- ments of chapter 42.17 RCW.. The initial cemetery district commissioners shall assume office immediately upon their election and qualification: Staggering of terms of office shall be accomplished as lows: (1) The person elected receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected to a six-year term of office if the elec- tion is held in an odd -numbered yearor a five-year term* of office if the election is held in an even -numbered year; (2) the person who is elected receiving the next greatest'number/of votes shall be elected to a four-year term of office if the elee- tion is held in an odd -numbered year or a three-year term of office if the election is held in an even -numbered year;. and ,(3) the other person who is elected shall be elected to a. two:- year wo=year term of office if the election is held in an odd -numbered year or a one-year term of office if the election is held in•an even -numbered year. The initial commissioners shall assume office immediately after they are elected and qualified but their terms of office shall be calculated from the first day of January after the election. Thereafter, commissioners shall be elected to six-year terms of office. Commissioners shall serve until their succes- sors are elected and qualified and assume office as provided in RCW 29A.20.040. The polling places for a cemetery district election may be located inside or outside the boundaries of the -district,, as determined by the auditor of the county in which the ceme, tery district is located, and no such election shall beheld irregular or void on that account. The dollar thresholds established in this section must be adjusted for inflation by the office of financial management every fiveyears, beginning July 1, 2008, based upon changes in the consumer price index during that time period. "Con- sumer price index" means, for any calendar year, that year's annual average consumer price index, for Washington state,, for wage earners and clerical workers, all items, compiled by, the bureau of labor and statistics, United States department,of labor. If the bureau of labor and statistics develops more than one consumer price index for areas within the state, the index covering the greatest number of people, covering areas exclu- sively within the boundaries of the state, and including' all items shall be used for the adjustments for inflation in this section. The office of financial management must calculate the new dollar threshold and transmit it to the office of the code reviser for publication in the Washington State Register at least one month before the new dollar threshold is to take effect. A person holding office as commissioner for two 'or more special purpose districts shall receive only that per dieni compensation authorized for one of his or her commissioner positions as compensation for attending an official meeting or conducting official services or duties while representing more than one of his or her districts. However, such commis- sioner may receive additional per diem .compensation if approved by resolution of all boards of the affected commis,. sions. [2007 c 469 § 6; 1998 c 121 § 6; 1994 c 223 § 77; 1990 c 259 § 33; 1982 c 60 .§ 3; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 40; 1947 c 6.§ 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-163. Formerly RCW 68.16.140.] Purpose -1979 ex.s. c 126: See RCW 29A.20.040(1). (2008 Ed.) Public Cemeteries ,and Morgues. sized and levied under this chapter: There is,hereby created in the office of county treasurer of each countyin which a•cem= etery district shall+be organized for the use of the district, a cemetery district fund. All taxes levied for district purposes when collected shalbbe placed by the county treasurer=in the cemetery. district fund: [1947.c 6 § 20; Rem.: Supp. 1947 § 3778-169. Formerly RCW 68.16.200.] 68.52:290 Tax levy authorized for fund: Annually, after the county, board of equalization has equalized assess- ments for general tax purposes; the secretary of the district shall prepare a budget of the requirements of the cemetery district fund, .certify the same and deliver it to the board of county commissioners ',in ample time, for such board to levy district taxes. At theAime of making general tax levies in each year, the board of county :commissioners shall levy taxes required for cemetery district purposes against the real and personal property in the district in accordance with the equal- ized valuation thereof for general tax purposes, and as a part of said general taxes. Such levies, shall be part of the general tax, roll,andbe collected.as a part of general taxes against the property in the district. [1947 c 6 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-170. Formerly RCW 68.16.210.]' 68.52.250 Special elections. Special elections submit - g propositions to the registered voters of the district may e called at any time by resolution of the cemetery commis- sioners in accordance with *RCW 29.13.010 and 29.13.020, and shall be called, noticed, held, conducted and canvassed in the same manner and by the same officials as provided for the election to determine whether the district shall 1 be947 § 3778- [1990 c 259 § 34; 1947 c 6 § 17; Rem. Supp. 166. Formerly RCW 68.16.170.] *Reviser's note: RCW 29:13.010 and 29.13.020 were recodified as RCW 29A.04.320 and 29A.04.330, respectively, pursuant to. 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective,July 1, 2004. RCW 29A.04.320 was subsequently repealed by 2004 c 271 § 193. Later enactment of RCW 29A.04.320, see RCW 29A.04.321. Qualifications of electors: RCW 29A.08.210. 68.52.260 Oath of commissioners. Each cemetery commissioner, before assuming the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe an official oath to faithfully discharge the duties of his office, which oath shall be filed in the office of the county auditor. [1986 c 167. §'24; 1947 c 6 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-167. Formerly RCW 68.16.1801 Severability -1986 c 167: See note following RCW 29A.04.049. 68.52.270 Organization of board—Secretary— Office—Meetings—Powers. The board of cemetery district Commissioners shall organize and elect a chairman from their number and shall appointa secretary for such term as they May determine. The secretary shall keep a record of proceed- ings of the board and perform such other duties as may be pa, prescribed by law or by the'board, and shall also take and subscribe an oath for the faithful discharge of his duties, which shall be filed with the county clerk. The office of the board of cemetery commissioners and principal place of busi- ness of the district shall be at some place in the district desig- nated by the board. The board shall hold regular monthly . meetings at its office on such day as it may by resolution determine and may adjoum such meetings as may be required for the transaction of business. Special meetings of the board maybe called at any time by a majority of the commissioners or by the secretary and the chairman of the board. Any com- missioner not joining in the call of a special meeting shall be entitled to three days written notice by mail of such meeting, specifying generally the business to be transacted. All meet- ings of the board of cemetery commissioners shall be public and a majority- shall constitute a quorum. All records,. of the board shall be open to the inspection of any elector of the dis- trict at any meeting of the board. The board shall adopt a seal for;the district; manage and conduct the affairs of the district; Take and execute all necessary contracts; employ any neces- Bary service, and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the government of the district and the performance of its functions and generally perform all acts which may be neces- • ary to carry out the purposes for which the district. was 68:52.320 formed. [1947 c 6 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-168. or- merly RCW 68.16.190.] c`. 68.52.280 Duty of county treasurer—Cemetery dis- trict fund. It shall be the duty of the county treasurer of the county in which any cemetery district is situated to receive anddisburse all district revenues and collect all taxes autho- (2008 Ed.) 68.52.300 Disbursement of fund. The county treasurer shall disburse the cemetery district fund upon warrants.issued by the county auditor on vouchers_ approved and signed by a majority of the board of cemetery commissioners and the sec- retary, thereof. [ 1947 c 6 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 3778-171. Formerly RCW 68.16.220.] 68.52.310 Limitation of indebtedness—Limitation of tax levy. The.board of cemetery commissioners shall have no authority to contract indebtedness in any year in excess of the aggregate amount_,of the currently levied taxes, which annual tax levy for cemetery district purposes shall not exceed eleven and one-quarter cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. [1973 lst,ex.s. c 195 § 77; 1947 c 6 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1947`§ 3778-172. Formerly RCW 68.16.230.] • Severability—Effective dates and termination dates—Construc- tion-1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043. • 68.52:320 Dissolution of districts. Cemetery districts may be dissolved by`a majority vote of the electors at an elec- tion called for that. purpose, which shall be conducted in the same manner as provided for special elections, and no further district obligations shall thereafter be incurred, but such dis- solution shall not abridge or cancel any of the outstanding obligationsof the district, and the board of county commis- sioners shall have authority to make annual levies against the lands included within the district until the obligations of the district are fully paid. When the obligations are fully paid, . any moneys remaining in the cemetery district fund and all collections:of unpaid district taxes shall be transferred Rehe tche expense fund of. the county.' .[1947 c 6.,§ Supp. 1947 § 3778-173. Formerly RCW 68:16.240.] Dissolution of districts.: Chapter 53.48 RCW. Dissolution of inactive special purpose districts: Chapter 36.96 RCW. [Title 68 RCW—page 33] q"= 68.52.330 Title 68 RCW: Cemeteries, Morgues, and Human Remains 68.52.330 Disincorporation of district located in county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and inactive for five years. See chapter 57:90 RCW. 68.52.900 Severability -1947 c 6i ° If any portion of' this act shall -be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such adjudication shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions of the act. [1947 c 6 § 25; no RRS. Formerly RCW 68.16.900.] • 1'.68.52:901 Effective .date -1987.c 331. See RCW 68.05.900. Chapter 68.54 RCW ANNEXATION AND MERGER OF CEMETERY DISTRICTS Sections 68.54.010 Annexation—Petition—Procedure. 68.54.020 Merger—Authorized. . 68.54.030 Merger—Petition—Procedure—Contents. 68.54.040 Merger—Petition—Rejection, concurrence or modification— Signatures. 68.54.050 Merger—Petition—Special election. 68.54.060 Merger—Petition—Election-Vote required—Merger effected. 68.54.070 Merger—Petition—When election dispensed with. 68.54.080 Merger-Preexisting.obligations. 68.54.090 Merger—Transfer of all property, funds, assessments. 68.54.100 Merger and transfer of part of one district to adjacent district Petition—Election—Vote. 68.54.110 Merger and transfer of part of one district to adjacent district— When election dispensed with. 68.54.120 Merger and transfer of part of one district to adjacent district— Preexisting indebtedness. 68.54.900 Effective date -1987 c 331. 68.54.010 Annexation—Petition—Procedure. Any territory contiguous to a cemetery district and not within the boundaries of a city or town other than as set forth in RCW 68.52.210 or other cemetery district may be annexed to such cemetery district by petition of ten percent of the registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be annexed who voted in the last general municipal election. Such peti- tion shall be filed with the cemetery commissioners of the cemetery district and if the cemetery commissioners shall concur in the petition they shall then file such petition with the county auditor who shall within thirty days from the date of filing such petition examine the signatures thereof and cer- tify to the sufficiency or insufficiency thereof. After the county auditor shall have certified to the sufficiency of the petition, the proceedings thereafter by the county legislative authority, and the rights and powers and duties of the county legislative authority, petitioners and objectorsand the elec- tion and canvass thereof shall be the same as in the original proceedings to form a cemetery district: PROVIDED, That the county legislative authority shall have authority and it shall be its duty to determine on an equitable basis, the amount of obligation which the territory to be annexed to the district shall assume, if any, to place the taxpayers of the existing district on a fair and equitable relationship with the taxpayers of the territory to be annexed by reason of the ben- efits of coming into a going district previously supported by the taxpayers of the existing district, and such obligation may be paid to the district in yearly installments to be fixed by the [Title 68 RCW—page 34] county legislative authority if within the limits as outlined in RCW 68.52:310 and included in the annual tax levies against the property in such annexed territory until fully paid. The amount of the obligation and the plan of payment thereof filed by the county legislative authority shall be set out in general terms in the notice of election for annexation: PRO- VIDED, That the special election shall be held only within the boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed to the cemetery district. Upon the entry of the order of the county legislative authority incorporating such contiguous territory within such existing cemetery district, the territory shall become subject to the indebtedness, bonded or otherwise, of the existing district in like manner as the territory of the dis- trict. Should such petition be signed by .sixty percent of the registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be annexed, and should the cemetery commissioners concur therein, an election in such territory and a hearing on such petition shall be dispensed with and the county legislative authority shall enter its order incorporating such territory within the existing cemetery district. [1990 c 259 § 35; 1987 c 331 § 74; 1969 ex.s. c 78 § 1. Formerly RCW 68.18.010.]. 68.54.020 Merger—Authorized. A cemetery district organized under chapter 68.52 RCW may merge with another such district lying adjacent thereto, upon such terms and con- ditions as they agree upon, in the manner hereinafter pro- vided. The district desiring to merge with another district shall hereinafterbecalled the "merging district", and the dis- trict into which the merger is to be made shall be called the "merger district". [1990 c 259 § 36; 1969 ex.s. c 78 § 2. For- merly RCW 68.18.020.] 68.54.030 Merger—Petition—Procedure—Contents. To effect such a merger, a petition therefor shall be filed with the board of the merger district by the commissioners of the merging district. The commissioners of the merging district may sign and file the petition upon their own initiative, and they shall file such a.petition when it is signed by ten percent of the registered voters resident in the merging district who voted in thelast general municipal election and presented to them. The petition shall state the reasons for the merger; give a detailed statement of the district's finances, listing its assets and liabilities; state the terms and conditions under which the merger is proposed; and pray for the merger. [1990 c 259 § 37; 1969 ex.s. c 78 § 3. Formerly RCW 68.18.030.] 68.54.040 Merger—Petition—Rejection, concur- rence or modification—Signatures. The board of the merger district -may, by resolution, reject the petition, or it may concur therein as presented, or it may modify the terms and conditions of the proposed merger, and shall transmit the petition, together with a copy of its resolution thereon to the merging district. If the petition is concurred in as presented or as modified, the board of the merging district shall forthwith present the petition to the auditor of the county in which the merging district is situated, who shall within thirty days examine the signatures thereon and certify to the sufficiency or insufficiency thereof,. and for that purpose he shall have access to all registration books and records in the possession of the registration officers of the election precincts included, (2008 Ed.) Annexation and Merger of Cemetery. Districts ' ... 68.54.120 4in whole or in part, within the merging district. Such books d records shall be prima facie evidence of truth of the cer- cate. No signatures may be withdrawn from the petition after the filing. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 4. Formerly RCW 68.18.040.] 68:54.050 Merger—Petition--Special election. If the auditor finds that the petition contains the signatures of a suf- ficient number of qualified electors; he shall return it, together with his certificate of sufficiency attached thereto, to. the board of the merging district. Thereupon such board shall adopt a resolution, calling a special election in the merging. district, at which shall be submitted to the electors thereof, he question of the merger. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 5. Formerly RCW 68.18.050.] 68.54.060 Merger—Petition—Election—Vote required—Merger .effected. The board.of [the] merging istrict shall notify the board of the merger district of the results of the election. If three-fifths of the votes cast at the election favorr the merger, the respective district boards ,shall adopt concurrent resolutions, declaring the districts merged, under the name of the merger district. Thereupon the districts are merged into one district, under thename of the merger district; the merging.district is dissolved without further pro- ceedings; and the boundaries of the merger district are thereby extended to include all; the area of the merging dis- trict. Thereafter the legal existence cannot' be questioned by y person by reason of any defect in the proceedings had for e merger. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 6. Formerly RCW 68.18.060.] 68.54.070 Merger—Petition—When election dis- pensed with. If three-fifths of all the qualified electors in the merging district sign the petition to merge, no election on the question of the merger is necessary. In such case the auditor shall return the petition, together with his certificate of suffi- ciency attached thereto, to the board of the merging district. Thereupon the boards of the respective districts shall adopt their concurrent resolutions of merger in the same manner and to the same effect as if the merger had been authorized by an election. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 7. Formerly ,RCW 68.18.070.] 68.54:080 Merger --Preexisting obligations. None of the obligations of the merged districts or of a local• improve- ment district therein shall be affected by the merger and'.dis- solution, and all land liable to be assessed to pay any of such " indebtedness shall remain liable to the same extent as if the merger had not been made, and any assessments theretofore'' levied against the land shall remain.unimpaired and: shall be collected in the same manner as if no merger had been made. The commissioners of the merged district shall have all the powers possessed at the time of the merger by the. Commis- sioners of the two districts, to levy, assess and cause to be col- lected all assessments against any land in both districts which may be necessary to provide for the payment.of the indebted- ess thereof, and until the assessments .are ,collected and all debtedness of the districts paid, separate funds shallbe maintained for each district as were maintained beforethe merger: PROVIDED, That the board of the merged district may, with the consent of the creditors of the districts merged, (2008 Ed.) cancel any or all assessments theretofore' levied, in accor- dance with the terms and conditions of the merger, to the end that the lands in the respective districts shall bear their fair and proportionate share of such indebtedness. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 8..Formerly- RCW 68.18.080.] 68.54.090 Merger—Transfer of all property, funds, assessments. The commissioners of the merging district shall, forthwith upon completion of the merger, transfer, con- vey,: and deliver to the mergeddistrict all property and funds of the merging district, together with all interest in and right to collect any assessments theretofore levied. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 9. Formerly RCW 68.18.090.] . 68.54.100 1Vlerger''and transfer of part of one district to adjacent district—Petition—Election—Vote. Apart of one district may be transferred and merged with an adjacent district whenever such area can :bebetter served by the merged district. To, effect such a mergera petition, signed by not less than fifteen percent �f the qualified' electorsresiding in the area to be merged, shall be filed with the commission- ers of the merging district. Such petition shall be promoted by one or more qualified electors within the. area to be trans-. ferred. If the commissioners of the merging district act favor ably upon the petition, then the petition shall be presented to the commissioners of the merger district. If the commission- ers of the merger district act favorably upon the. petition, an election shall be called in the. area merged. In the event that either board of cemetery -commissioners should not concur with the petition,' the petition may then be presented to a county review board established for such pur- poses, if there be no county review board for. such purposes then to the state review board and if there be no state review board, then to the county.. commissioners, of the county in which the area to be. merged .is.situated„who shall decide if the area can be betterserved by such a merger; upon an affir- mative decision an election shall be called in the area merged. A, majority of the votes cast ,.shall be necessary to approve the transfer. [ 1969 ex.s.. c.78 § 10. Formerly RCW 68.18.100.] 68.54.110 Merger and transfer.• of: part of one district to:adjacent district—When election dispensed with: If three-fifths of all the qualified electors in the area to be merged sign a petition to merge the districts, no election on the question of the merger is necessary, in which case the auditor shall return the petition, together withhis certificate of sufficiency attached thereto, to the boards of the merging districts: Thereupon the boards 'of, the respective districts shall adopt their concurrent resolutions of transfer in the same manner and to the same effect as if the same had been authorized by an election. [1969 ex.s. c 78 § 11. Formerly RCW 68..18.110.] 68.54.120 Merger and transfer of part of one district to, adjacent district—Preexisting indebtedness. When a part of one cemetery district is transferred to another as pro- vided; by RCW 68.54.100 and 68.54.110, said part shall be relieved of all liability for any indebtedness of the district from which it: is withdrawn. However, the acquiring district (Title 68 RCW—page 351 68.54.900 Title 68 RCW: Cemeteries, Morgues, and Human Remains shall.pay to the losing district that portion of the Tatter's indebtedness for which the transferred part was liable. This amount shall not exceed the proportion that the assessed val- uation of the transferred part bears to the assessed valuation of the whole district from which said part is withdrawn. The adjustment of such indebtedness shall be based on the assess- ment for the year in which the transfer is made. The boards of commissioners of the districts involved in the said transfer. and merger shall enter into a contract for the, payment by the acquiring district of•the above -referred to indebtedness under such terms as they deem proper, provided such contract shall notimpair the security of existing creditors. [1987 c 331 § 75; 1969 ex.s. c 78 § 12.'Formerly RCW 68.18.120.] 68.54.900 Effectivedate-1987 c 331. See RCW 68.05.900. Chapter 68.56 RCW PENAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sections 68.56.010 68.56.020 68.56.030 Unlawful damage to graves, markers, shrubs, etc.—Interfering with funeral. Unlawful damage to graves, markers, shrubs, etc. -Civil lia- bility. for damage. Unlawful damage to graves, markers, shrubs, etc.—Excep- tions: 68.56.040 Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance—Penalty. 68.56.050 Defendant liable for costs. 68.56.060' Police authority—Who may exercise. • 68.56.070 Forfeiture of office for inattention to duty. 68.56.900 . Effective date -1987.c.33,1. Burial, removal permits required: RCW 70.58.230. Care of veterans ' plot at Olympia.: RCW 73:24.020. 68.56.010 Unlawful damage to graves, markers, shrubs; etc.—Interfering with funeral. Every personis guilty of a gross 'misdemeanor who unlawfully or without right wilfully do`e's any of `the following: (1) Destroys, cuts, mutilates, effaces, or otherwise injures, tears down or removes, any tomb, plot, monument, memorial or marker in a cemetery, or any gate, door, fence, wall, post or railing, or any enclosure for the protection of a cemetery or any property in a cemetery. (2) Destroys,: cuts,breaks, removes or injures any build- ing, statuary, ornamentation, tree, shrub, flower or plant within the limits of a cemetery. (3) Disturbs, obstructs, detains or interferes with any per- son carrying or accompanying human remains to a cemetery or funeral establishment, or engaged in a funeral' service, or an interment. [1943 c 247'§ 36; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-36. Cf. 1909 c 249 § 240 and 1856-57 p 28 §§ 4, 5. Formerly RCW 68.48.010.] 68.56.020 Unlawful damage to graves, markers, shrubs, etc.—Civil liability for damage. Any person vio- lating any provision of *RCW 68.48.010 is liable, in a civil action by and in the name of the cemetery authority, to pay.all damages occasioned by his unlawful acts. The sum recovered shall be applied in payment for the repair and restoration of the property injured or destroyed. [1943. c 247 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-37. Formerly RCW 68:48.020.] [Title 68 RCW—page 36] *Reviser's note: RCW 68.48.010 was recodified as RCW 68.56.010 pursuant to 1987 c 331 § 89. • 68.56.030 Unlawful damage to graves, markers, shrubs, etc.—Exceptions. The provisions of *RCW' 68.48.010 do not apply to the removal or unavoidable break- age or injury, by a cemetery authority, of any thing placed in or upon any portion of its cemetery in violation of any of the rules or regulations of the cemetery authority, nor to the removal of anything placed in the cemetery by or with the consent of the cemetery authority which has become in a wrecked, unsightly or dilapidated condition. [1943 c 247 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-37. Formerly RCW 68.48.030.] *Reviser's note: RCW 68.48.010 was recodified as RCW 68.56.010 pursuant to 1987 c 331'§ 89. 68.56.040 Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance— Penalty. Every person, firm, or corporation who is the owner or operator of a cemetery established in violation of *this'act is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance, which is a gross misdemeanor. [2005 c 365 § 149; 2003 c 53 § 313; 1943 c 247 § 145; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-145. Formerly RCW 68.48.040.] *Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020. Intent—Effective date -2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180. • Section applies to certain mausoleums," columbariums, etc.: RCW 68.28.010. 68.56.050 Defendant liable for costs. Every person who violates any provision of *this act is guilty of a misde- meanor, and .in addition is liable for all costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by a person prosecuting the case. [1943 c 247 § 139; Rem. Supp. 1943 §3778-139._Fori merly RCW 68.48.060.] *Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04,020..' Costs, etc., to be fixed by court having jurisdiction: RCW 68.28.065. Section applies to certain mausoleums, columbariums, etc.: RCW 68.28.010. 68.56.060 Police authority—Who may exercise.. The sexton, superintendent or other person in charge of a ceme- tery, and such other persons as the cemetery authority desig- nates have the authority of a police officer for the purpose of maintaining order, enforcing the rules and regulations of the cemetery association, the laws of the state, and the ordi` nances of the city or county, within the cemetery over which he has charge, and within such radius as may be necessary protect the cemetery property..[1943 c 247 § 55; Rem. Supp: 1943 § 3778-55. Formerly RCW 68.48.080.] • 68.56.070 Forfeiture of office for inattention to:duty. The office of any director or officer who actsor permits action contrary to *this act immediately thereupon becomes vacant. [1943 c 247 § 132; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-13.2, Formerly RCW 68.48.090.] *Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020.m 68.56.900 Effective date -1987 c 331. See RCW 68.05.900. (2008 Ed)