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BACKGROUND <br /> In December 2016, a contract was awarded to Monte Vista to perform the duties of <br /> burial services, marker installation, and grounds maintenance at the Cemetery. Since <br /> that time, the Cemetery has had an increase in expected sales and burials, resulting in <br /> an increase in the service fees charged by Monte Vista. At the initial acquisition of the <br /> Cemetery, the annual burial total was estimated at 12. The Cemetery has had up to 50 <br /> burials per calendar year. <br /> The first amendment to the contract increased the amount of the contract to cover the <br /> higher than expected number of burials. <br /> The second amendment extended the term on the contract for an additional year and <br /> increased the do not exceed amount of the contract to $100,000. This increase in <br /> contract amount was for increased burials, additional grounds maintenance, removal of <br /> cemetery decor per the approved Rules and Regulations, cleaning of headstones, <br /> leveling of existing gravesites, and increased labor costs for the contractor. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The third amendment extends the term of the contract for an additional year and <br /> increases the do not exceed amount of the contract to $150,000. This increase in <br /> contract cost is due to increased labor costs for Monte Vista as well as increased <br /> burials. In addition, the cost for holiday burials has been increased to match the <br /> weekend rates. <br /> Monte Vista has been an excellent partner in cemetery operations—meeting the burial <br /> needs of the community and improving the appearance of the Cemetery. <br /> Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: <br /> tityk <br /> Heidi Murphy Tina Olson Nelson Fialho <br /> Director of Library and Recreation Director of Finance City Manager <br /> Attachments: <br /> 1. Third Amendment to Agreement with Monte Vista Memorial Investment Group <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />