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Amend Resolution #376-23 regarding rates of pay for removal services
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 376-23
WHEREAS, Legislative Resolution No. 376-23 amended the rates of pay for removal 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 $275.00 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 $275.00 to $350.00, within Kingston, NY from $250.00 to $400.00, and within Albany, NY from $350.00 to $500.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby amends Resolution No. 376-23 to reflect the increase for Sullivan County removals to $350.00, within Kingston, NY to $400 and within Albany, NY to $500.00 effective January 1, 2025.
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