Background
In Summer, 2013, PARD engaged the community in the development of a Scope of Work for the Cemetery Master Plan. In September, 2013, PARD issued a Request for Proposals for a Cemetery Master Plan, including a comprehensive tree survey, for all five City of Austin cemeteries. On February 27, 2014, the Austin City Council authorized the award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with AmaTerra Environmental, Inc. to provide cemetery consulting services in an amount not to exceed $207,647.57. In Spring 2014, PARD began the Cemetery Master Plan process to develop a master plan for Austin's five municipal cemeteries.
The City of Austin manages five municipal cemeteries:
| Cemetery Name | Location | Date Established |
| Oakwood Cemetery | 1601 Navasota Street | 1839 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Annex | 1600 Comal Drive | 1914 |
| Evergreen Cemetery | 3310 East 12th Street | 1928 |
| Austin Memorial Park | 2800 Hancock Drive | 1927 |
| Plummers Cemetery | 1204 Springdale Road |
c.1898 |
Master Plan Process
PARD and the consultant team held five public meetings in 2014-2015 and employed a variety of engagement tools to garner input from the community. In addition to public meetings, engagement tools included stakeholder interviews, monthly newsletters placed in libraries & recreation centers, cemetery signage, media advisories, announcements on social meetings and direct emails to community members.
Board, Commission & City Council Process
Link to actions taken to date by boards and commissions.
| Board, Commission or Council Body | Time & Date | Location | Website | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Urban Forestry Board
|
5:30 pm, Apr. 15 |
Northwest Rec. Center |
Briefing provided; action deferred to May 20 | |
|
Historic Landmark Commission |
7:00 pm, Apr. 27 |
City Council Chambers, City Hall |
Briefing provided; action deferred to May 18 | |
|
Land, Facilities & Program Committee of PARB |
6:00 pm, May 11 |
PARD Annex |
Recommended the plan to the PARB | |
| Preservation Plan Committee of the Historic Landmark Commission | 5:00 pm, May 12 | Room 525, One Texas Center | Link | No quorum; staff to make recommendation |
|
Historic Landmark Commission (Briefing made Apr. 27; Action deferred to May 18) |
7:00 pm, May 18 | Room 325, One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. | Link |
Recommended plan to City Council; Select this link to view additional recommendations |
|
Urban Forestry Board
|
5:30 pm, May 20 |
Northwest Rec. Center, 2913 Northland Dr. |
Link | Recommended plan to City Council; Select this link to view additional recommendations |
|
Parks & Recreation Board |
6:00 pm, May 26 |
Boards & Commissions Rm, City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. |
Recommended plan to City Council | |
| Environmental Board | 6:00 pm, June 17 | City Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. | Link |
Recommended plan to City Council; Select this link to view additional recommendations |
|
Planning Commission |
6:00 pm, Jun. 23 |
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 W. 2nd. St. |
Recommended plan to City Council; Select this link to view additional recommendations | |
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Open Space, Environment & Sustainability Committee of Austin City Council |
2:00 pm, June 24 |
Boards & Commissions Rm, City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. |
Recommended plan to City Council | |
|
Austin City Council |
Sept. 17, 2015 |
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 W. 2nd. St. |
Link |
Final Historic Cemeteries Master Plan
Link to the final Historic Cemeteries Master Plan.
For questions or comments, please email Kim McKnight.