HomeMy WebLinkAbout12817RESOLUTION NO. 12,817
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
AND ZONING DEPARTMENT AND HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD
PROGRAMS TO DISTRIBUTE LEAD -SAFE INFORMATION TO
CONTRACTORS SEEKING RENOVATION PERMITS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Whereas, medical experts have found lead to be a toxic metal used in a variety of
products and materials; and when absorbed into the body, lead can cause damage to the brain
and other vital organs (e.g. kidneys, nerves, blood); and
Whereas, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease
Control and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have acknowledged the
importance of eliminating lead poisoning; and
Whereas, lead poisoning (which can be found in homes built before 1978) can affect
renovation workers as well as adult occupants, and especially young children who inhale lead
dust and ingest lead chips from lead -based paint; and
Whereas, lead -safe brochures or information sheets will be provided for distribution to
the public by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Public Health or the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality at no cost to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the Little Rock Departments of Planning and Zoning and Housing and
Neighborhood Programs are hereby authorized to distribute lead -safe information sheets or
brochures (to be provided at no charge by UAMS College of Public Health or Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality) to contractors and individuals seeking renovation
permits from the City of Little Rock.
Section 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval.
ADOPTED: January 20, 2009
AusanL *t:in��g�City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Thomas M. Carpent r, Ci Attorney
APPROVED:
C
Geri6 Fortson, Vice Mayor