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Community Relations Committee Meeting <br />Apri129, 2009 <br />Page 4 <br />those given today by Dr. Green so that they can hear what is happening in our schools; and how <br />they are affected by lack of funding for many needed programs. He believes that there has been "a <br />disconnect for too many years". Programs like Sonnyvilla he believes "should be at the top of the <br />list on what South Bend needs to do--they positively impact students lives. <br />Mr. Rob Staley from The Crossings stated that additional funding is necessary for the tutoring <br />programs to continue. . <br />Council Member Davis commended everyone present who are a part of Sonnyville. He sees it as a <br />program which is providing a cure and not just a band aid. He noted that he is currently working on <br />ordinances which address more collaboration between the schools and his committee; as well as <br />community development ideas. <br />Lead Hazard Grant - St. Joseph County Health Department <br />Council Member Davis then introduced Teresa Graves, Environmental Health Specialist and Lead <br />Outreach Coordinator noted that she is promoting the federal grant. Up to $12,000 for properties is <br />available for those who qualify. Funds may cover expenses for inspections, risk assessment, testing <br />water, paint and soil. Tests can test up to ten (10) layers of paint. <br />Ms. Graves noted that pre-1978 housing may be at risk with lead hazards, with 80% of the homes <br />falling into that category. <br />Ms. Graves left the following information for distribution and reading: <br />• Summary sheet on "Help Eliminate Lead Poisoning in St. Joseph County" in English and <br />Spanish <br />• Housing Authority Lead Hazard Control Grant Property Application Form in English and in <br />Spanish <br />• "Is Your Child Being Poisoned" brochure <br />• "Safe Cleaning Methods" brochure <br />• "Renovate Right" brochure <br />• "Contractors Lead Safety During Renovation" brochure <br />• CDC "Lead Paint Safety" Field Guide (copies attached) <br />Council Member Davis suggested that in addition to having the brochures in the Clerk's Office and <br />the Building Department that they should consider the neighborhood associations and churches in <br />the area. He then thanked Ms. Graves for sharing this information. Council Member Davis <br />adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. <br />tfully u miffed, <br />it be Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson <br />o nit a ations Committee Attachments <br />