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Council approves HUD-funded lead hazard reduction bid for 158 Cleve Street
Summary
Council approved a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes project at 158 Cleve Street, using Lead Hazard Reduction, Healthy Homes and CDBG funds; the owner agreed to a 10-year affordability commitment for one unit and the bid passed 7-2.
The council approved a negotiated bid for lead hazard reduction and related Healthy Homes work at 158 Cleve Street, a two-unit building identified as in 'dire need' of repair. Risk-assessor Michael Herndrick described structural, siding, window and electrical repairs and said the project was fully funded through a mix of a Lead Hazard Reduction grant, a Healthy Homes component, and CDBG matching funds.
Staff said the project will set aside $238,300 for abatement and related repairs; HUD requires matching funds and program reporting. The owner voluntarily agreed to a 10-year deed restriction making one rental unit available to low- and moderate-income households (program staff explained annual reporting and tenant-income review requirements). Councilors asked about sole-bid circumstances; staff explained licensed lead abatement contractors are limited and the department sought a second opinion and negotiated costs to ensure reasonableness.
Council approved the bid 7-2.
Why it matters: The project uses federal grant resources to address lead hazards and lock in affordable housing for a decade while preserving a deteriorating owner-occupied building for future low- and moderate-income occupancy.
