Number
260531
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee County to provide residential lead abatement referrals.
Analysis
This file authorizes the Commissioner of Health to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Milwaukee County Housing Division to provide referrals of properties located in the city of Milwaukee with known lead hazards for abatement. The County will use this information to direct and fund abatement of the properties through their existing HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grant. This partnership will increase the volume of properties abated with no additional cost to the city and increase collaboration with Milwaukee County on lead abatement.
Body
Whereas, the City of Milwaukee has engaged in lead hazard reduction and abatement as a public health initiative for over 30 years; and,
Whereas, Milwaukee County is recipient of a Federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for lead hazard reduction and abatement; and,
Whereas, Milwaukee County seeks to leverage those funds to carry out lead abatement work in the City of Milwaukee; and,
Whereas, the Milwaukee Health Department receives reports of lead-poisoned children as required by state law, and enforces State laws and City ordinances covering lead paint hazards and required abatement; and,
Whereas, Milwaukee County has requested the Health Department provide referrals for residential properties requiring abatement because of poisoning or known lead hazards; now, therefore be it
Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Health and appropriate City officials are authorized to enter into a referral and data-sharing agreement substantially similar to that in Exhibit A.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
Aaron Szopinski
August 3, 2026
260531 milw co hud referral agreement.