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November 28. 2006 Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2006-2007 GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOUTHSIDE TIDEWATER TEAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 06 - 541 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $272,680 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and appropriating said amount in the FY 2006-2007 Virginia Lead Safe Homes Program (VLSHP) Grant fund to eliminate lead. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . According to the 2000 U.S. Census 65.9% of Portsmouth's housing units were constructed prior to 1970. The 2000 Census also reports that Portsmouth has several high risk areas that have more than 27% of housing built before 1950 andlor an increased prevalence of children with elevated lead blood levels. Consequently, the City is identified as having one of the highest number of reported lead cases in the state. . Children being exposed to lead-based paint have been on the increase due to the resurgence of renovating and remodeling of older homes. The environmental disease does not only affect children of low income families but also families in higher income levels who have decided to renovate their pre-1978 property without recognizing the potential heath hazards created by lead dust. Children who have confirmed elevated blood lead levels from exposure to lead dust require medical and housing intervention. . The VLSHP is a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1ih round grant-funded housing program designated for residential properties identified to have lead-based paint hazards where children under the age of six years old reside. . The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has been awarded a $3 million grant to address lead hazard reduction in 100 residential properties in selected localities across the state. Portsmouth is 1 of 12 localities selected to assist in reducing lead-based paint hazards in their communities. Discussion: . Program: The VLSHP will address the lead hazards in the City and provide interim controls for 13 properties that have been identified with lead contamination. The program implementation will go forth in accordance with the City's VLSHP Management Plan. The Office of Management Services is the lead entity responsible for coordinating the implementation, reporting, and financial management of the VLSHP. The Environmental InspectionslCode Enforcement Division, PRHA and the Portsmouth Health Department will share major responsibilities in the implementation of the VLSHP. The City will enter into MOUs with these agencies. Financial Impact: . There are no direct costs to the City. DHCD will provide the necessary costs associated with training staff for lead certifications. The grant provides funding for costs associated with interim controls on per unit cost basis, to include risk assessments conducted by the Code Enforcement Division. The grant provides funding for the necessary part-time personnel needed for intake and relocation. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.