Recommendation CC.58
Recommendation Status: New
Create a publicly and privately funded region-wide Lead-Free Communities Partnership that provides lead-based paint risk assessments and abatement while providing services for children residing in housing units in need of lead abatement.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Lead based paint and pipes disproportionately impact minorities, renters and those in poverty.
Sustainability Considerations
Removal of lead in the environmental is essential for improved public health.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis Integrated Health Network (IHN)
The Missouri Foundation for Health
Community and neighborhood organizations
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Potential Funding Sources
Federal and State Grants
Private donations
St. Louis County CDBG
Partners’ general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of treated of lead-based homes in the County.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish annual updates.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Establish a county-wide citizen task force to work with all public health departments.