Summary
The city accepted $1.4 million in state grants to find and abate lead paint in up to 21 homes, continuing a program running since 2018.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,345,000 plus $62,000 in state grant funds, no local match noted.
Families with young children living in homes with lead paint hazards.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Commission - Oct 6, 2026
A $1.345 million state grant plus $62,000 will fund lead hazard removal in local homes, with Community Action as the implementation partner — real health protection for kids in older housing.
City Commission Workshop - Oct 6, 2026
October is Lead Poisoning Prevention Month, backed by a $4.7 million HUD grant and state funding. A free children's health and wellness fair at Full Blast on October 10 will offer lead screenings, soil testing and lead service line info.
City Commission - Sep 15, 2026
The city accepted $1.4 million in state grants to find and abate lead paint in up to 21 homes, continuing a program running since 2018.
City Commission - Sep 1, 2026
The city hired three environmental firms for lead testing and one for radon work to support its HUD-funded lead hazard reduction program.
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