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Council approves $61,740 purchase of 80‑niche columbarium for city cemetery
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to authorize purchase of an 80‑niche columbarium for the New Carlisle Cemetery at a cost of $61,740, with an estimated 9–10 month delivery time from the Vermont quarry.
The City Council voted 7–0 on May 5 to authorize purchase of an 80‑niche columbarium for the City of New Carlisle Cemetery at a price of $61,740.
During the ordinance discussion, city staff explained the purchase and the timeline: the unit will be sourced from a quarry in Vermont and is expected to take about nine to ten months for delivery and installation. Staff said they will form a committee to set pricing, presales and rules for the new columbarium and to consider small‑area policies such as permitted logos and inscriptions prior to installation.
Council members asked clarifying questions about capacity (80 niches total, arranged as two 40‑side sections) and whether tariffs or import issues applied; staff confirmed it will ship directly from Vermont with no tariff on the purchase.
The ordinance was introduced along with public hearing and action on the same night; the council approved the measure by roll call vote. Staff will return with committee recommendations on pricing and placement before sales or reservations begin.
Why it matters: The purchase increases cemetery options for memorialization and represents a one‑time capital expense of $61,740 to be managed through cemetery appropriations and subsequent council policy decisions on pricing and sales.
