03/18/2003 Resolutions 2003-85
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-85
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (RUD)
implemented guidelines for the reduction, remediation and removal of lead-based paint, which is
present in many homes and apartments built before 1978; and
WHEREAS, federal law requires that individuals must be provided certain lead
hazard information before renting, buying or renovating pre-1978 housing; and
WHEREAS, due to the federal funding received by the City for its housing program,
lead-based paint information must be incorporated into the guidelines established by the City's
Community Development Division; and
WHEREAS, based on input from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development staff, the City of Grand Island guidelines have been strengthened to include contractor
requirements, State standards, worker protection standards, property inspection and risk assessment
guidelines, control methods, client notification processes, control maintenance, and reporting
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the guidelines established by the City's
Community Development Division under the housing program is hereby amended to add information
outlined above pertaining to lead-based paint.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 18,2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form )( () R u)
March 13, 2003 n City Attorney