Label
Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Department of Neighborhoods
Rosalyn Clemens (x3647)
Title
Authorizing the mayor to enter into an Ohio Department of Health SCHIP subrecipient agreement for lead remediation in twenty properties; authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500,000 into the Operation Grants Fund; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Ohio Department of Health (“ODH”) is in receipt of funding for lead hazard remediation through its contractual agreement with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (“ODM”). ODH is targeting Lucas County for primary prevention projects and desires to contract with the City of Toledo for lead hazard remediation on eligible residential properties located in the City of Toledo.
Through this contractual relationship, the City of Toledo Department of Neighborhoods will use these funds to remediate lead on up to 20 properties that have been reviewed and enrolled in the ODH/SCHIP lead program and referred to the Department of Neighborhoods by ODH. Services will include intake and enrollment of potential participants; pre-lead hazard control enrollment; post-lead hazard control notices; coordination and completion of paint inspections and risk assessments; coordination and completion of lead work specifications, construction costs, contractor assignments, clearance examinations and tenant relocation, as necessary.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $0
- The expenditure budget line item: 2016 16200 5G00165STDSTD
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): $500,000
- Revenue budget line item (if any): 2016 16200 5G00165STDSTD
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: N/A
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)? No
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)? N/A
- What section of the City’s Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no): yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no): yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no): yes
o Environment (yes/no): Yes
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the Ohio Department of Health for lead remediation on eligible residential properties located in the City of Toledo through the SCHIP Program.
SECTION 2. That the mayor is authorized to accept and deposit proceeds of $500,000 into the Operation Grants Fund, Account Code 2016 16200 5G00165STDSTD for the purpose listed in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That the sum of $500,000 is appropriated from the unappropriated grant proceeds of the Operation Grants Fund to Account Code 2016 16200 5G00165STDSTD; and further authorizing the expenditure of same for the purpose listed in Section 1.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above listed account code in an amount not to exceed $500,000 in payment of the above-authorized obligations upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health and safety Toledo residents residing in targeted properties.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council