ADOPTED - APRIL 27, 2004

Agenda Item No. 16

Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A LEAD TASK FORCE

RESOLUTION #04-131

WHEREAS, medical research has shown that lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of adverse health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death; and

WHEREAS, lead poisoning is one of the most common environmental child health problems in the United States and is also harmful to adults; and

WHEREAS, some county departments including the Health Department and Ingham County Cooperative Extension do carry out certain activities intended to minimize human exposure to lead; and

WHEREAS, citizens and members of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners have expressed concern about the potential health impacts of lead exposure on county residents.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a community-based Lead Task Force shall be established with representatives from the following organizations and county departments:

Ingham County Medical Examiner's Office

Board of Water and Light

City of Lansing, Planning & Neighborhood Development

Ingham County Health Department, Disease Control Bureau

Ingham County Health Department, Environmental Health Bureau

Michigan Department of Community Health

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

Ingham County Cooperative Extension

County Commissioners

Pediatrician working within Ingham County

Nurse Practitioner working in Ingham County

Certified Lead Risk Assessor

Community Health Center Board member

Three Community Representatives including membership from within this group:

- Parent of lead infected child in Ingham County

- Owner of Rental Housing Representative

- Resident of a identified lead contaminated home

Any other organization deemed necessary by the Board of Commissioners

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Health Department, Disease Control Bureau will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Lead Task Force.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lead Task Force shall be charged with the following tasks:

ADOPTED - APRIL 27, 2004

Agenda Item No. 16

RESOLUTION #04-131

• To learn about the health problems caused by lead exposure, the major sources of lead exposure and the potential for exposure to lead in Ingham County

2. To review current efforts that are carried out by county departments and other public organizations throughout the county that are aimed at reducing lead exposure.

3. To issue a report for review and consideration by the Ingham County Board of

Commissioners that includes:

a. An assessment of the level and sources of lead poisoning in Ingham County.

b. Recommendations on how to address the major sources of contamination,

how to improve the public health response and procedures for abatement

including activities to enhance public awareness.

c. Identification of potential sources of private state and federal grant dollars

to support the implementation of report recommendations

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lead Task Force shall issue its findings and recommendations to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners on or before March 2005.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden Weatherwax-Grant, Schor

Nays: None Absent: Nevin, Severino Approved 4/19/04