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A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the Village of Oak Park and the Cook County Department of Public Health for Cooperation in the Implementation of the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant
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Introduction
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This is a resolution to approve an IGA between the Village of Oak Park and the Cook County Department of Public Health for cooperation in the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. This grant aims to reduce childhood lead poisoning by funding comprehensive lead identification and mitigation activities in eligible rental and owner-occupied housing.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
On June 6, 2021, the Village Board passed a resolution (RES 21-155) approving a memorandum of understanding with Cook County regarding the previous HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant.
Background
The purpose of the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning. If this item is approved, eligible housing units within the Village will be allowed to receive services offered by the LHR. The services consist of:
Lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments
Interim or full abatement of lead hazards
Resident temporary relocation during remediation, if needed
Clearance testing to confirm lead hazard removal
Eligibility requirements for the LHR Grant Program include:
The housing unit must be built before 1978
Applicants must meet income requirements; 80% AMI
Children under six years old must live or spend significant time in the unit; or a pregnant woman must reside in the unit
The Oak Park Health Department’s responsibility, outlined within the IGA, is to conduct education and outreach activities in order to identify residents that qualify for the grant. The Cook County Department of Public Health is re...
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