To request a copy of the available documents, please contact Cemeteries
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Public Meeting Notice of Austin Cemeteries Quarterly Meeting Posted: 3/26/12
The Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to a public meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Zilker Botanical Gardens – Auditorium.
2220 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78746 (512) 477-8672
The public is invited to provide comment and insight on municipal cemetery management and operations. An agenda will be posted a week prior to the meeting date and the public is invited to submit items for agenda consideration.
For additional information, please email us at cemeteries@austintexas.gov and visit the City's Cemeteries Website at http://www.austintexas.gov/blog/cemetery-updates for up to date information.
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2006 Executed Cemetery Agreement Posted: 3/19/12
An electronic copy of the 2006 Executed Cemetery Agreement with attachments is available for review and download.
2006 Executed Cemetery Agreement
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Cemetery Working Group Posted: 3/7/12
An electronic copy of the 4th Cemetery Working Group Meeting Agenda is available for review and download.
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Public Meeting Notice of Cemetery Working Group Posted: 3/1/12
4th Working Group Session Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Place: Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, 808 Nile St 78702
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Cemetery Working Group Posted: 3/1/12
An electronic copy of the 3rd Cemetery Working Group meeting notes and attachments are available for review and download.
Updated Cemetery Issues Matrix
Reponses to the 2nd Cemetery Working Group Questions
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Cemetery Working Group Posted: 2/23/12
An electronic copy of the 2012 Municipal Cemetery Issues Matrix is available for review and download.
2012 Municipal Cemetery Issues Matrix
The matrix was distributed to stakeholders at the PARB Cemetery Working Group Session held February 21, 2012. The document does not encompass all cemetery issues but will be used at the next PARB Cemetery Working Group Session scheduled for Monday February 27, 2012 at Northwest Recreation Center (2913 Northland Drive) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The department encourages you to email cemeteries@austintexas.gov with any comments or suggestions that you may have.
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Public Meeting Notice of Cemetery Working Group Posted: 2/07/12
The Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) met on December 6, 2011, and voted to create a “Cemetery Working Group” of PARB members; Chairwoman Jane Rivera, Lynn Osgood and Carol Lee.
The Cemetery Working Group will host the first of three proposed meetings beginning in February 2012, and their focus will be providing the general public an opportunity to:
- Review the draft amended and restated cemetery management and operations contract;
- Make recommendations regarding specific needs and issues to the PARB and City Council issues on cemetery operations; and
- Work with staff from the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), InterCare Corporation (ICC)staff, and the Cemetery Working Group to address cemetery issues regarding cemetery operating practices and standards
The Cemetery Working Group is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
1st Working Group Session Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Place: Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive 78757, Classroom 2
2nd Working Group Session Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Place: Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive 78757, Classroom 1
3rd Working Group Session (If Necessary) Date: Monday, February 27, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Place: Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive 78757, Classroom 1
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Cemeteries Master Plan Update Posted: 12/15/11
Parks and Recreation Director, Sara L. Hensley, CPRP, provided an update on December 2, 2011 to the Parks and Recreation Board regarding the status of the Cemeteries Master Plan. Director Hensley communicated, "PARD is in the process of finalizing the assignment with Atkins, a local firm that will conduct the Preliminary Engineering Report. PARD staff will lead the effort in developing the Master Plan".
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Cemetery On-Site Monitoring Forms Posted: 11/02/11
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has received a number of inquires regarding the department's compliance efforts concerning the cemetery agreement with InterCare Corporation (InterCare), the City’s cemetery operator. As a result of these inquiries, below you will find links to on-site monitoring forms used by the department.
Cemetery On-Site Compliance Form
Mode Level 2 Performance Standard
Cemetery Contractor Communication Form
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Public Release of the Draft Restated Agreement for Cemetery Operations Posted: 10/24/11
The draft restated Agreement between the City of Austin and InterCare Corporation, (the Parks and Recreation Cemetery Management contractor) is available for review. This document contains additions and/or changes from comments provided by the public after the September 23, 2011 Agreement posting.
Draft Restated Cemetery Agreement
Parks staff will provide an update of the restatement process to the Parks and Recreation Board, Tuesday October 25, 2011. Information on this meeting can be found at http://www.austintexas.gov/content/parks-and-recreation-board
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Public Notice of Cemetery Stakeholders Meeting Posted: 10/05/11
The Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to a public stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Zilker Botanical Gardens – Auditorium.
2220 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78746 (512) 477-8672
At this meeting, the department will present an update of the draft amended and restated cemetery agreement with InterCare Corporation (cemetery contractor).
Cemetery Stakeholders Meeting Agenda – 10/19/11
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Public Release of the Draft Restated Agreement for Cemetery Operations Posted: 09/23/11
The draft of the restated contract between the City of Austin and InterCare Corporation, (the Parks and Recreation Cemetery Management contractor) is available for your review. This document includes additions or changes that were provided by the public after release of the initial draft and the 30 day public comment period. PARD received 14 individual submittals, with at least one comment per submittal, from 7 individuals. This draft includes 7 changes as a result of this public input and we anticipate additional edits to further define certain performance responsibilities.
Draft Restated Cemetery Agreement
Parks staff will provide an update of the restatement process to the Parks and Recreation Board, Tuesday September 27, 2011. Information on this meeting can be found at http://www.austintexas.gov/content/parks-and-recreation-board
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Municipal Cemeteries - Turf and Tree Watering Plan
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has received a number of inquires and complaints regarding the watering efforts by the City’s cemetery contractor, InterCare Corporation (InterCare). The following memo from Sara Hensley, Director, is in response to the Urban Forestry Board’s written request for PARD to respond to the public's inquiries on tree health and sustainability.
Update on Municipal Cemeteries – Turf and Tree Watering Plan
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Austin Water to Enact Stage 2 Watering Restrictions September 6
(Austin)-Beginning Tuesday, September 6, Austin Water will enact Stage 2 Mandatory Watering Restrictions due to the exceptional drought in Central Texas.
Stage 2 Watering Restrictions are in line with the City’s Drought Contingency Plan which states, in part, that the City Manager may order additional water restrictions when the combined lake storage levels of Lakes Travis and Buchanan reaches 900,000 acre-feet. It is anticipated that the trigger will be reached next week.
The City of Austin believes it is necessary to implement additional restrictions to help ensure adequate water supply during the drought. To ensure that both residential and commercial customers follow restrictions, Austin Water staff will begin stepped-up enforcement.
All city departments are required to comply with these restrictions and there is no variance or exception for cemeteries or other park facilities to irrigate outside of these restrictions. Hand watering is allowed at anytime, and City and InterCare staff will monitor all cemeteries to ensure that water hoses are not left on and unattended during this time.
Violations of mandatory watering restrictions will result in an official warning followed by a citation if the violation is not corrected. Citations will be issued in Municipal Court with fines set during Stage 2 at $475.
Stage 2 Includes: • Watering allowed 1 day per week for all Austin Water customers • Hand-watering allowed anytime • No automatic-irrigation after 10 a.m. on designated watering day • Vehicle washing on designated day before 10 a.m. • No charity carwashes • No automatic fill valves for pools or ponds • No outdoor fountains except to provide aeration for aquatic life • No water to be served at restaurants unless requested • No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas or other paved areas
To report water waste, residents should call 3-1-1. For more information on Stage 2 Restrictions and water conservation programs, visit www.WaterWiseAustin.com.
For specific water conservation questions please contact: Jason Hill, 972-0145, cell 739-9792, Jill Mayfield, 972-0150; cell 585-0474
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The Parks and Recreation Department has received a number of comments and suggestions from cemetery stakeholders on the Draft Restated Agreement with InterCare Corporation, which are now available for your review.
Cemetery Stakeholder comments on Draft Restated Agreement
The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) along with Corporate Purchasing and the Law Department, will review the comments and suggestions for possible inclusion into the draft restated agreement. PARD, Corporate Purchasing and InterCare will review and mutually agree to any changes and arrive at a final draft. The final draft restated agreement will be posted to the public for review in September 2011 and then submitted to City Council for action in October 2011.
The department encourages you to email Cemeteries with any comments or suggestions that you may have.
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Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Rehabilitation Project Public Meeting
In order to gather feedback from the community on Save Austin Cemeteries’ Chapel Restoration Proposal, The Austin Parks and Recreation Department invited the public to the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Rehabilitation Project Community Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
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June 30, 2011 Meeting Information
During the meeting on June 30, 2011, Gilbert Hernandez presented a Briefing on the Draft Restated Agreement and the Department received and chronicled all public comments regarding the draft restated agreement. Enclosed are the meeting notes. PARD staff will present recommendations and comments received internally for review. Recommendations improving the restated agreement will be included in an updated draft to be reviewed by the City and InterCare. A final restated draft will be released to the public for public review and comment. Upon review of the public comments, the City will arrive at a final restated draft that will then be submitted to City Council for action. PARD has tentatively scheduled Council recommendation for September 22, 2011.
The department encourages you to email Cemeteries with any comments or suggestions that you may have.
Presentation – Briefing on the Draft Restated Agreement
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Release of Draft Restated Agreement for Public Review
The final draft of the restated contract between the City of Austin and InterCare Corporation, (the Parks and Recreation Cemetery Management contractor) is available for your review.
This process began as a recommendation from the City Auditor’s Office. The Auditor’s Office request was to restate the contract to clarify the responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 5 municipal cemeteries. The process was not to renegotiate the contract.
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April 27th Meeting Information
At the April 27th meeting, Dr. Thomas Longoria presented his business case analysis of the City of Austin cemetery operations and staff provided a briefing on the draft restated agreement summary between the City and InterCare Corporation. As a result of comments reviewed at this meeting, below you will find a link to the current agreement between the City of Austin and InterCare Corporation, the City’s cemetery operator. Please continue to visit this website often for current news and information pertaining to the cemeteries.
Presentation – Business Case Analysis
Draft Restated Agreement Summary InterCare Corporation Cemetery Agreement
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