File #: 14-0317    Name:
Type: Agendas Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/11/2014 In control: Board of Aldermen
On agenda: 2/10/2015 Final action:
Title: Green Burial PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to better explain green burial and discuss the possibility and feasibility for using it in Carrboro's two cemeteries.
Attachments: 1. Attachement A: Green Burial Draft Report
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Green Burial
 
PURPOSE:  The purpose of this item is to better explain green burial and discuss the possibility and feasibility for using it in Carrboro's two cemeteries.
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DEPARTMENT: Manager's Office & Public Works
 
CONTACT INFORMATION: Julie Eckenrode- 918-7308
George Seiz- 918-7427
 
INFORMATION: The attached report provides the Board with background information and items to consider surrounding green burial.
 
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Staff and fiscal impact will be better understood after Board of Alderman's decisions on next steps.  However, green burial will require more funding and staff time than currently required in Carrboro cemeteries.
 
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board of Alderman review the report and provide Town Staff on desired next steps.