Is the money going to go to the homeowners for the actual lead abatement costs, or simply to communicate with them? Lead abatement can be costly, and those who live on the older homes needing it done usually can't afford it. Also, many contractors don't do lead abatement as the licensing costs made it less feasible.
Most of this money is going toward education but city staff are saying this sets up these homes for future grant monies to help abate the lead. Interesting point about the contractors. For the lead pipe program, the city works with a firm that has contractors to do the work, and they've done that over a couple of years.
I'd be curious to know what they charge, but not necessary here. Also, when we lived in Rochester a number of years ago, there was an incentive reduction in property taxes for those home owners that were struggling to make improvements on their older homes, especially the elderly. It seems the amount that's been proposed for an education position is a bit steep. Perhaps some of that could be redirected to help the home owners
Is the money going to go to the homeowners for the actual lead abatement costs, or simply to communicate with them? Lead abatement can be costly, and those who live on the older homes needing it done usually can't afford it. Also, many contractors don't do lead abatement as the licensing costs made it less feasible.
Most of this money is going toward education but city staff are saying this sets up these homes for future grant monies to help abate the lead. Interesting point about the contractors. For the lead pipe program, the city works with a firm that has contractors to do the work, and they've done that over a couple of years.
By the way - thank you for your response.
I'd be curious to know what they charge, but not necessary here. Also, when we lived in Rochester a number of years ago, there was an incentive reduction in property taxes for those home owners that were struggling to make improvements on their older homes, especially the elderly. It seems the amount that's been proposed for an education position is a bit steep. Perhaps some of that could be redirected to help the home owners