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Council approves contract award and new fee schedule for burial openings and closings amid debate over rounding fees

3611018 · May 27, 2025
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Council approved awarding the contract for burial openings and closings and adopted an amended fee schedule that adds a 15% administrative fee; council debated rounding conventions for fees and affordability concerns before approving both motions 6–1.

Newman City Council on May 20 approved a contract award for burial opening and closings and adopted an amended cemetery fee schedule that includes a 15% administrative fee.

City staff presented the recommended contract award and a proposed fee schedule that added a 15% administration charge intended to cover staff time spent…

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