HomeMy WebLinkAbout12995 RESOLUTION NO. 12995 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM, THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND CITIZEN SERVICES TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND PLAN TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED AND NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides grant funding to eligible local governments; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is an eligible local government; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo Department of Housing and Citizen Services in accordance with the “Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992” will act to decrease lead hazards in the home; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo Department of Housing and Citizen Services will submit an application for the 2014 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The City of Pueblo’s Housing and Citizen Services is authorized to submit an application for grant funding under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) Grant Program on behalf of the City of Pueblo. SECTION 2. The Director of the Department of Housing and Citizen Services is authorized to execute all documents associated with the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the transactions described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon approval and passage. INTRODUCED: June 23, 2014 BY: Chris Kaufman COUNCILPERSON City Clerk’s Office Item # M-8 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 23, 2014 TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Ada Clark, Director of Housing and Citizen Services SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM, THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND CITIZEN SERVICES TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND PLAN TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED AND NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: Attached is a Resolution for City Council consideration authorizing City of Pueblo Department of Housing and Citizen Services to submit a grant application and plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: At the March 10, 2014 Work Session, the Housing Director asked for Council direction on said application and was instructed to proceed. BACKGROUND: The “Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992” finds that low-level lead poisoning is widespread among American children, afflicting children under age 6, with minority and low-income communities disproportionately affected. Where there are low levels, lead poisoning in children caused intelligence quotient deficiencies, reading and learning disabilities, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, hyperactivity, and behavior problems. The ingestion of household dust containing lead from deteriorating or abraded lead-based paint is the most common cause of lead poisoning in children. The danger posed by lead-based paint hazards can be reduced by abating lead-based paint or by taking interim measures to prevent paint deterioration and limit children’s exposure to lead dust and chips. The funding from this grant would be used to control lead-based paint in the interior of identified housing units that are positive for lead-based paint in low-mod income households, and allow for blood lead testing. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The grant will provide approximately $2,000,000 in federal funds to include administrative funding. Community Development Block Grant funds will be used in furtherance of the allowable activities. Upon receipt of the grant award letter all funding sources will be identified and brought to the City Council for appropriation. The 10% match requirement ($200,000) will be funded by CDBG. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Citizen’s Advisory Committee for CDBG was advised of the grant and supported the action. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: There is no stakeholder process required for this grant. ALTERNATIVES: If this Resolution is not approved, the City will be unable to offer Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control to the community. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: None