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Advisory board flags low lot prices and funding gap after Q1 report
Summary
Board members questioned whether historically low lot prices and non-dedicated revenue risk a future funding shortfall; staff said fees were adjusted this year and directed follow-up to finance for legal/structural questions.
The advisory cemetery board on May 1 reviewed its first-quarter financial report and heard concerns that longstanding low lot prices and reliance on the city’s general fund could leave cemetery operations underfunded in the future.
A staff presenter walked the board through the Q1 spreadsheet, pointing out revenue, expenses and total activity columns and noting budget-versus-actual comparisons. The presenter said staff would answer detailed follow-up questions if board members sent them to Sherry’s office.
A board member asked about the price of a single lot. The…
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