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<br />City of Pleasanton Cemetery Proposal Page 3 <br />Project Specific References <br /> <br />Catholic Diocese of Orlando, <br />Orlando, FL <br />Primary Contact: David Branson <br />Director of Cemeteries <br />(407) 246-4919 <br />dbranson@orlandodiocese.org <br /> <br />In 2017 the Diocese of Orlando did <br />not have a cemetery for its growing <br />number of parishioners, and we were <br />hired to perform a feasibility analysis <br />to determine the viability of building <br />the first of potentially multiple new <br />cemeteries. We analyzed the demographics of the area, reviewed the competing cemeteries, <br />provided a recommended burial mix given disposition data and industry trending, and provided a <br />ten-year pro forma. Since that initial study we have completed a business plan and have played a <br />central role interfacing with the State of Florida, specifically the Cemetery Board. The cemetery <br />opened in 2020 and we continue to advise the Diocese. We are actively involved in the study <br />and de novo development of additional locations for the Diocese. <br /> <br />City of Sonoma Cemeteries <br />City of Sonoma, California <br />Primary Contact: Jenny Yankovich <br />Assistant to the City Manager <br />(707) 933-2203 <br /> <br />The City of Cemetery maintains and operates <br />three cemeteries, Mountain Cemetery, Valley <br />Cemetery, and Veterans’ Cemetery. We worked <br />collaboratively with City leaders to provide <br />operation and administrative consulting. This <br />included a review of the existing staffing and <br />organizational structure, core policies and procedures, consumer pricing, and capital development <br />priorities. A significant component of our review was determining a long-term structure so that the <br />cemetery could be self-sustaining. At our presentation to the City Council the Sonoma Mayor, <br />Sandra Lowe remarked, “I’ve been through several proposals now regarding the cemeteries. We also <br />had the grand jury report and we’ve inherited this situation. This is the first time that I’ve seen a <br />clear-cut, defined plan to move us forward with this situation.”1 <br /> <br /> <br />1 Hunter, C. (24, November 23). Sonoma City Council to expand, overhaul pricing of cemeteries after grand jury report. <br />The Sonoma Index-Tribune. https://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/sonoma-city-council-to-expand-overhaul- <br />pricing-of-cemeteries-after-grand-j/ <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: DBCE8D5B-AF97-4F03-B1B3-A8D5FBA62E6F