Narrative of Resolution:
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To Amend Resolution No. 461-19 by increasing the removal rate within Sullivan County from $225.00 to $275.00
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $5,500
Are funds already budgeted? No
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 461-19
WHEREAS, Legislative Resolution No. 461-19 set the rates of pay for services required by the Coroner’s Office, and
WHEREAS, when the service for removal of a deceased person is performed by a Funeral Director with funeral homes in Sullivan County, the rate for such service, per removal is $225.00 within Sullivan County, $250.00 within Kingston, NY, and $350.00 within Albany, NY; and
WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office recommends an increase in the fee for removal of deceased persons within Sullivan County from $225.00 to $275.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby amends Resolution No. 461-19 to reflect the increase for Sullivan County removals to $275.00 effective January 1, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that both the removal rates within Kingston and Albany remain the same.
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