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Washington City raises cemetery nonresident fees as staff outlines limited plot supply and options for expansion
Summary
Council unanimously approved revised cemetery fees intended to discourage nonresident buyers. Staff said about 590 plots remain, the city is selling 150–200 plots a year and could run out in roughly three to five years unless new land is secured; staff is pursuing BLM land transfer (RMP) options.
Washington City Council on Sept. 24 unanimously approved an amendment to cemetery fees that raises nonresident rates while holding resident rates lower, a change staff said is intended to discourage people from buying burial plots in Washington City when they live in neighboring municipalities.
Paul Walker, assistant leisure services director, told the council comparable rates among surrounding cities pushed Washington City to adjust nonresident pricing: “some of the surrounding…
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