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2012 Lead Workshop Healthy Homes Section
August 2, 2012
Working for the Michigan Lead Safe Home Program
Carin Speidel
Lead Safe Home Program Manager
2012 Lead Workshop Healthy Homes Section
What is the Lead Safe Home Program?
• HUD-funded residential lead remediation program
• Made over 1,850 homes lead-safe statewide since 1996.
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BEFOREBEFORE AFTERAFTER
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Who does the Program Benefit?
• Children and their FamiliesA family is eligible for our help if they are low or
moderate income, have a child under six residing
and live within a designated target area or
have an EBL child
• YOU, the Lead ContractorThe LSHP has provided stable work for Lead Abatement
Contractors since 1997. Average cost per project is $8,000 and we work STATEWIDE. Payments are made quickly and paid from Michigan Department of Treasury.
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What Kind of Work Does the LSHP Provide?
• All work is based on Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment Report
• Includes components such as:Window and Door Replacement
Siding
Porch Work
Painting/Encapsulation
Other Lead Work
Healthy Homes Work (NEW!)
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We Want YOU!
• You may apply twice yearly (December and June) to work for our program.
• Application available online at www.michigan.gov/leadsafe
• Applications reviewed for approval within 2 weeks of application close date.
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Pre-Qualifications
Must be Lead Abatement Contractor and RRP certified
Must have one full year of experience as Abatement Contractor OR Lead Professional
Must carry appropriate insurance (next slide)Must be licensed Residential Builder (LARA)Must not have had citation within last year 3
years or been terminated from local program.
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Insurance Requirements
• General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000• Worker’s Compensation• Lead/Pollution Liability Coverage: $1,000,000
(must have at least applied for policy at time of application, must have in place at project award)
• Must submit copy of insurance documents (policy and ACCORD certificate) at project award
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Other Local Lead Programs
• City of Detroit, Eric Johnson
• City of Grand Rapids, Doug Stek
• City of Lansing, Barb Kimmel
• Muskegon County, Vicki Webster
• Saginaw County, Dawn Hallwood
• Wayne County, James Harvey
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Know a Family that Needs Help?
Must be:Low/moderate income
Have child under six or pregnant female residing
Located within counties of Bay, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Oakland or Detroit OR have an EBL child.
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Know a Family that Needs Help?
For Flyer and Application:
Visit www.michigan.gov/leadsafe
OR
Call (866) 691-5323 to request application
OR
Pick up a Flyer today
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We are looking to partner with community organizations on lead projects.
If you represent a community agency and would like to partner, please contact Carin Speidel at (517) 335-9833
2012 Lead Workshop Healthy Homes Section
Can YOU Help US?
• The Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing (Safe Homes/Safe Kids) is looking for advocates like you!
• We need fresh faces to help us educate legislators and others about childhood lead poisoning.
• Tina Reynolds from MEC will discuss further how you can help!
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We’re all working towards the same goal…
Making homes healthy
To keep our children healthy!
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BIG thanks to all those contractors working for the LSHP, as well as Paul Kelley and George Williams for all your
hard work!
The children THANK YOU!
Carin Speidel
Lead Safe Home Program Manager
Phone: (517) 335-9833
Email: [email protected]
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