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Aldermen ask attorney to investigate Lot 41 title issues as city clarifies cemetery policies
Summary
Council discussed inconsistencies between cemetery ordinances and current practice on grave openings, agreed to issue an RFP for grave-opening services, and directed the city attorney to research Lot 41 (Osage Hills) and six related lots after concerns about tax-sale title issues and public-improvement leverage.
The board spent a substantial portion of its Aug. 6 meeting on two related property-administration issues: how the city handles grave openings at city cemeteries and what to do about Lot 41 in Osage Hills, which was purchased at tax sale and may complicate public-improvement leverage.
Attorney Jones told aldermen the current ordinance still states the sexton "performs all grave openings," language…
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