Label
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Department of Neighborhoods
Rosalyn Clemens (x3647)
(Revised)
Title
Authorizing the mayor to enter into a 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”). ODM applied for Health Services Initiative funding through the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (“SCHIP”). Phase 2 of this project requires ODH to conduct primary prevention in homes in six targeted counties. ODH has already initiated work in Summit County. ODH is now targeting Lucas County for the next primary prevention project and desires to contract with the City of Toledo for lead hazard remediation on properties located in Toledo’s highest risk census tracts.
Through this contractual relationship, the City of Toledo Department of Neighborhoods will use these funds to remediate lead on 20 properties. Services will including intake and enrollment of potential participants; pre-lead hazard control enrollment; post-lead hazard control notices; coordination and completion of paint inspection and risk assessment; coordination and completion of lead work specifications, construction costs, 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: 2016-16200-5G00160STDSTD
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): $500,000
- Revenue budget line item (if any): 2016-16200-5G00160STDSTD
- 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 20 properties located in Toledo’s highest risk census tracts for lead hazards 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 2016-16200-5G00160STDSTD 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 2016-16200-5G00160STDSTD; 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 8, nays 0.
Passed: August 11, 2020, as an emergency measure: yeas 8, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: August 13, 2020
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor