Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Franklin County Public Health, in an amount up to $80,400.00 to provide lead risk inspection/assessor services to the Lead Safe Columbus program. The term of this contract shall be through the program year 2026 with the option to renew for one (1) additional year.
The funding for the Lead Safe Columbus (LSC) Program is obtained through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for release of funds from the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program, authorized by Sec. 1011 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1992) for the following multi-year project: Lead Safe Columbus grant period running March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029.
The funding for the Lead Safe Ohio Program is obtained through the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) for lead-safe renovation, repair, painting and abatement as appropriate. Residential dwellings built on or before 1978 and where household’s income is at or below 80% Area Media Income (AMI) are eligible for the program. Households where income is above 80% AMI but less than 120% AMI can qualify if a lead hazard is identified. Childcare facilities and congregate shelters built prior to 1978 are also eligible. Approved applicants could receive home repairs including roof replacement, window and door replacement, and mechanical repairs. If the house was built prior to 1978 and the scope of work exceeds $25,000, the selected Contractor would be assigned to perform lead inspections, risk assessment reports, work specifications, and final lead clearance testing in privately-owned residential housing units.
Franklin County Public Health would be assigned to perform and provide risk assessment reports, work specifications, and final lead clearance testing residential homes, residenti...
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