Council authorizes acceptance of up to $7.75 million for Atlanta lead-hazard reduction

Atlanta City Council authorized acceptance of a federal Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant of up to $7.75 million Oct. 5, according to draft action minutes. Ordinance 26-O-1516 passed 11–0 and describes the funding as payable over the next four years.

The action ratifies City Planning's grant application to HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, authorizes necessary acceptance and implementation agreements, and funds positions to administer and oversee the award. Council authorization does not establish executed agreements or receipt of the full grant amount.