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Duke Energy inspections, lead-paint funding highlighted as village prepares outreach
Summary
Village staff told residents to expect Duke Energy’s contractor Southern Cross to perform brief in-home gas inspections and publicized Hamilton County Public Health funding (up to $18,000) for lead-hazard home repairs; the council agreed to robocalls and flyers to notify residents.
Interim Village Manager Mr. Lemmon told council that Duke Energy is arranging required gas leak and corrosion inspections in Lincoln Heights to be carried out by a contractor, Southern Cross. Mr. Lemmon said technicians will need to enter customers' homes for inspections that typically take about 10 minutes, will wear visible Southern Cross and Duke Energy identification, and will drive Southern Cross vehicles (residents should not expect to see technicians in Duke Energy vehicles). He urged residents to watch for mailed notices and said the village will follow up with robocalls and postings on the website.
Mr. Lemmon also summarized a Hamilton County Public Health program that offers funding — described in the meeting as "up to $18,000 or more" — to reduce lead paint hazards in qualifying homes built before 1978 serving mid- to low-income households with children under 6 or pregnant residents. He encouraged residents to call (513) 946-7870 or check the village website and Facebook page for application details.
Council requested verification language in the Duke/Southern Cross notice and asked that the village produce a combined flyer or robocall to outline both the inspection and lead program to make the information accessible to households without internet access. Mr. Lemmon agreed to the outreach steps.
Why it matters: Gas-line inspections require homeowner cooperation and in-home access; the lead remediation funding is a potential source of free home repairs for eligible families. Council and staff committed to multiple outreach channels to alert residents.
Next steps: Village to post information, conduct robocalls and consider door-to-door or school distribution to ensure broad notice.
