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Council introduces ordinance to buy cloud-based SimSites cemetery software; public hearing set

Mayor and City Council of the City of D, Louisiana · May 13, 2025
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Summary

Council introduced an ordinance to authorize the mayor to contract with Site Industries LLC (SimSites) for cloud-based cemetery mapping and record management; the introduction passed and a public hearing was scheduled for May 27, 2025.

The city council introduced an ordinance authorizing the mayor to purchase cloud-based cemetery software and services from Site Industries LLC (doing business as SimSites). The ordinance notes the city’s paper cemetery records are deteriorating and says the software provides grave-level mapping, online public access and mobile 'walk to site' directions.

Council moved and seconded the introduction; roll call was recorded and the motion to introduce passed. The clerk scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The ordinance text indicates a copy of the proposed contract is attached as Exhibit A, and the council voted to authorize the mayor to enter into the agreement upon completion of procurement steps.

Supporters said the software will reduce staff time spent locating burial records and improve public access to grave locations via the city website and mobile devices. The council did not adopt the contract at this meeting; adoption is subject to the public hearing and final contract review.

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