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Battle Creek secures $4.75 million HUD lead-abatement grant to address 54 homes
Summary
The commission approved Resolution 311 authorizing a $4,750,000 HUD lead hazard reduction grant to be distributed evenly over four years to fund lead abatement in 54 homes and support community outreach and staff.
On Jan. 20 the Battle Creek City Commission approved Resolution 311, authorizing acceptance of a $4,750,000 HUD lead-hazard reduction grant. The grant will be distributed evenly over four years and is intended to fund lead abatement work for an estimated 54 homes and support a public-health campaign to prevent lead poisoning and increase testing of children.
The clerk said portions of salary and benefits for four community-development staff members will be paid through the grant. City staff characterized the award as a continuation of four years of HUD lead-hazard reduction funding; the grant will fund abatement work and outreach intended to reduce childhood lead exposure.
Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the resolution during the meeting. Staff did not detail project sites or a prioritized schedule during the session; those implementation steps will follow grant-acceptance procedures and project planning processes.
The commission recorded approval of the grant; staff will follow federal and local procedures for contract procurement, project prioritization and reporting once implementation plans are finalized.
