FY13 OPA PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Lead Based Paint Hazard Control and Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration
CALIFORNIA
The City and County of San Francisco, Mayor’s Office of Housing will be awarded $3,000,000 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. The City and County of San Francisco will address lead hazards in 150 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City and County of San Francisco will collaborate with the Mission Economic Development Agency. Contact Person: Mrs. Sonia Delgado-Schaumberg,
415-701-5540, .
CONNECTICUT
The City of Bridgeport will be awarded $2,299,960 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Bridgeport will address lead hazards in 110 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Bridgeport will also perform healthy homes assessments in 110 units. The City of Bridgeport will collaborate with the City’s Health Department, Central Grants, Housing and Community Development department. Contact Person: Renu Gupta, phone 203-576-7732, .
The City of New London will be awarded $1,829,956.00 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $191,000.00 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of New London will address lead hazards in 85 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of New London will also perform healthy homes assessments in 60 units. The City of New London will collaborate with the City of New London, Ledge Light Health District, Community Health Center and OIC of New London County. Contact Person: Tom Bombria, 860-437-6346, .
The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services will be awarded $3,000,000 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services will address lead hazards in 191 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services will collaborate with the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Connecticut Children’s, City of Danbury, Town of Enfield, Town of Manchester, City of Meriden, City of Norwalk, Torrington Area Health District and City of West Haven). Contact Person: Donna Alaska,860-424-5342, .
ILLINOIS
The City of Moline will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Moline will address lead hazards in 152 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City will also perform healthy homes assessments in 22 units. The City of Moline will collaborate with the City of Moline, City of Rock Island, City of East Moline, City of Sterling, Project NOW, Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation and Rock Island County Health Department. Contact Person: Ms. K.J. Whitley, Program Manager, 309-524-2044, .
The St. Clair Intergovernmental Grants Department will be awarded $1,635,563 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding. The St. Clair Intergovernmental Grants Department will address lead hazards 115 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The St. Clair Intergovernmental Grants Department will collaborate with the City of East St. Louis, local schools, St. Clair County Health Department, Eastside Health District, and Southern Illinois Health Care Foundation. Contact Person: Vince Kwiatkoski, 618-825-3212, .
The Winnebago County Health Department will be awarded $2,995,529.64 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. The Winnebago County Health Department will address lead hazards in 225 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The Winnebago County Health Department will collaborate with the Alpine Inn, Crusader Community Health, LA VOZ LATINA, A Latino Community Resource Center, Public Health and Safety Inc., Rockford Apartment Association, City of Rockford – Community and Economic Development Department, Stenes Contractors Inc., Taylor Made Carpentry and Think People Inc. Contact Person: Ms. Dana Esparza, Program Manager, 815-720-4130, .
IOWA
The City of Cedar Rapids will be awarded $2,258,286 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Cedar rapids will address lead hazards 125 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The Lead Hazard Control grant program will also perform healthy homes assessments in 125 units. The City of Cedar rapids will collaborate with the Affordable Housing Network, and Hawkeye Area Community Action Agency. Contact Person: Mr. Arthur R. Anderson, 319-286-5179, .
KENTUCKY
The Louisville/Jefferson CountyMetro Government will be awarded $2,299,359.50 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $103,490 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. Louisville/Jefferson County will address lead hazards in 130 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. Louisville/Jefferson County will also perform healthy homes assessments in 50 units. Louisville/ Jefferson County will collaborate with the Americana Community Center and the Louisville Urban League. Contact Person: Laura Grabowski, 502-574-7308,
MARYLAND
Baltimore County will be awarded $3,000,000 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. Baltimore County will address lead hazards in 225 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. Baltimore County will collaborate with the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning. Contact Person: Ms. Elizabeth Scott Glenn, 410.887.2908, .
MASSECHUETTS
The City of Boston will be awarded $2,300,000in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Boston will address lead hazards 165 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Boston will also perform healthy homes assessments in 50 units. The City of Boston will collaborate with the Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Boston Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, City’s Public Health Commission, Health Resources in Action, Black Ministerial Alliance and more. Contact Person: David George, 617-635-0664, .
The City of Lawrence will be awarded $2,300,000in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Lawrence will address lead hazards in 160 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Lawrence will also perform healthy homes assessments in 100 units. The City of Lawrence will collaborate with the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Institute for Environmental Education, Lawrence General Hospital, Massachusetts Department of Health/Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, the Mayor's Health Task Force, Youthbuild, and the Lawrence Housing Authority. Contact Person: Evelyn Urena, 978-620-3518, .
The City of Lowell will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Lowell will address lead hazards in 100 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Lowell will also perform healthy homes assessments in 140 units. The City of Lowell will collaborate with the Lowell Community Health Center, Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership, and the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Contact Person: Allison Lamey, 978-674-4252, .
The City of Lynn will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Lynn Massachusetts will address lead hazards in 125 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Lynn will also perform healthy homes assessments in 100 units. The City of Lynn, Massachusetts will collaborate with the Community Minority Center CDC, Neighborhood Development Associates, the Lynn Health Department and The Highlands Coalition. Contact Person: Donald Walker, 781-586-6778, .
The City of Somerville will be awarded $2,007,703.31 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. The City of Somerville will address lead hazards in 120 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Somerville will collaborate with the Somerville Community Corporation, Cambridge Health Alliance, the Somerville Lead Action Task Force, Somerville Public Schools, Somerville Condominium Review Board, the Elizabeth Peabody House and the Parent Child Home Visitors Program. Contact Person: Dana Lewinter, 617-625-6600 ext. 2563, .
The Malden Redevelopment Authority will be awarded $3,000,000 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. The Malden Redevelopment Authority will address lead hazards in 175 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The Malden Redevelopment Authority will collaborate with the Malden Board of Health, Cambridge Public Health Department, Tri-City Community Action Program, Inc., JHR Environmental Testing, Residential Inspection Company and ASAP Environmental, Inc. Contact Person: Stephen M. Wishoski, 781-324-5720, .
MINNESOTA
The City of Duluth will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $181,395 in Healthy homes Initiative funding. The City of Duluth will address lead hazards in 170 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City will also perform healthy homes assessments 170 units. The City of Duluth will collaborate with including but not limited to: American Lung Association, One Roof, Ecolibrium3 and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. Contact Person: Keith Hamre, 218-730-5480, .
Hennepin Countywill be awarded $3,000,000 in the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. Hennepin County will address lead hazards in 300 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. Hennepin County will collaborate with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT), Metro Area Public Housing Authorities, HousingLink, Sparc, Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation, and Eastside Neighborhood Development Company Inc. Contact Person: Mike Jensen, 612-348-2114, .
NEVADA
The City of Henderson will be awarded $2,093,701 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Henderson will address lead hazards in 74 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City will also perform healthy homes assessments in 50 units. The City of Henderson will collaborate with the University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. Contact Person: Mr. Michael Husted, Housing and Grants Coordinator, 702-267-2021, .
NEW YORK
County of Orange
The County of Orange will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead Based Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The County of Orange will address lead hazards in 140 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The County of Orange will collaborate with the Builders Association, OC Dept. of Planning, Catholic Charities, OC Dept. of Social Services, Child Care Council, Orange Regional Medical Center, The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Middletown Community Health Ctr., City of Middletown CD Agency, City of Newburgh CD Agency, City of Port Jervis CD Agency, Pathstone, OC Landlords Assoc., OC Office of IT, Port Jervis Housing Authority, Bon Secours Community Hospital, HRHCare, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, and RECAP. Contact Person: Mrs. Joanna Fazzino, 845-615-3818, .
NORTH CAROLINA
The City of Winston-Salem will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead Based Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The City of Winston-Salem will address lead hazards in 115 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Winston-Salem will also perform healthy homes assessments in 55 units. The City of Winston-Salem will collaborate with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health Contact Person: Mr. Ritchie Brooks, 336-734-1250, .
OHIO
Mahoning County will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead Based Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. Mahoning County will address lead hazards in 170 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. Mahoning County will also perform healthy homes assessments in 40 units. Mahoning County will collaborate with the District Board of Health Contact Person: Mr. Phillip O. Puryear,330-740-2124,.
The Ohio Department of Health will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead Based Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The Ohio Department of Health will address lead hazards in 185 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The Ohio Department of Health will also perform healthy homes assessments in no fewer than 20 units. The Ohio Department of Health will collaborate with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Ohio Development Services Agency and local targeted municipalities. Contact Person: Pamela Blais, 614-728-3104, .
The Summit County Combined General Health District will be awarded $ 2,300,000 in Lead Based Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy homes Initiative funding. The Summit County Combined General Health District will address lead hazards in 140 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. Summit County will also perform healthy homes assessments in 140 units. Summit County will collaborate with the SCDOD, City of Akron Department of Planning and Urban Development, County of Summit, City of Barberton, City of Cuyahoga Falls, International Institute of Akron, Fair Housing Contact Service, Nazareth Housing Development Corporation, Rebuilding Together, Community Legal Aid, Summit Family & Children First Council, Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Akron Community Health Resources, Summit County Children Services, Neighborhood Conservation Services of Barberton, Info Line, Summit County Juvenile Court and Akron Locust Pediatric Care Group. Contact Person: AixaBackuhn, 330-812-3859, .
OREGON
The City of Portland will be awarded $3,000,000 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant program funding. The Portland Lead Hazard Control Program will address lead hazards 300 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City of Portland Lead Hazard Control Program will collaborate with the Multnomah County Weatherization, Healthy Homes Coalition of Multnomah County, Community Energy Project, Community Alliance of Tenants, Fair Housing Council of Oregon, Growing Gardens, and Impact NW. Contact Person: Eileen Roe, 503-823-6819, .
PENNSYLVANIA
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie will be awarded $3,000,000 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant funding. The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie will address lead hazards in 208 housing units providing safer homes for low nad very low-income families with children. The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie will collaborate with the Greater Erie Community Action Committee, St. Martin Center, and the Catholic Diocese of Erie County. Contact Person: Kimberly Green, 814-870-1540, .
RHODE ISLAND
The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation will be awarded $2,300,000 in Lead Based Hazard Control grant program funding and an additional $200,000 in Healthy Homes Initiative funding. The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation will address lead hazards in 200 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation will also perform healthy homes assessments in 180 units. The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation will collaborate with the Rhode Island Office of Housing and Community Development, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Office of Weatherization, National Grid, Cities of Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket, Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, Providence Community Action Program, West Bay Community Action Program, East Bay Community Action Program, Housing Network of Rhode Island, Community College of Rhode Island, Amos House, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, and the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning. Contact Person: Mr. Russell Johnson, 401-450-1386, .