Fiscal Note
The proposed resolutions amends subsections 8.12(3) and (12) of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify the requirements for burials in the veterans section at Forest Hill Cemetery. Under the current MGO, burials in the veterans section of the cemetery are limited to veterans of foreign wars and their spouses who are domiciled in Madison at the time of their death. The revision adds an exception for veterans who resided in Madison within three years of their death, but moved out of the City into assisted living, hospice care, or other care-giver's residence. Additionally, the amendment updates the process for confirming veteran status, bringing it in line with current federal code. Lastly, the amendment clarifies that the Parks Superintendent has control over the day-to-day operations of the cemetery, consistent with how the property has been managed. There is no fiscal impact anticipated from updating the MGO. At this time, it is not anticipated there will be an increase in veteran burials at Forest Hill Cemetery due to the amended MGO.
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Amending Subsections 8.12(3) and (12) of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify the requirements for burials in the veterans section at Forest Hill Cemetery, and to clarify the Parks Division’s role in cemetery operations.(District 13)
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DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS: This ordinance will update provisions associated with Forest Hill Cemetery, including clarifying the Parks Division’s role in day-to-day operations of the facility, and to update the provisions relating to the Veterans burial section of the Cemetery. Sections 35 and 41 of the Forest Hill Cemetery have long been reserved for veterans of foreign wars and their spouses. Under Subsection 8.11(12)(b), burial in these sections is generally limited to veterans who are domiciled in Madison at the time of their death. This amendment would add an exception to this requirement for veterans who resided in Madison within three years of their death, but who ...
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