Primary Department: Public Health Services
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_LHRP
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of seven (7) grant funded positions effective March 21, 2026, for the Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval to create one (1) Lead Abatement Supervisor, two (2) Lead Abatement Specialists, one (1) Project Assistant Specialist, two (2) Lead Abatement Information Coordinators, and one (1) Finance Specialist.
Childhood lead poisoning is a major health concern as it has numerous lifelong effects on children's nervous
system and brain development. There is also a negative correlation between childhood lead poisoning,
behavioral problems and learning disorders. In Harris County, 122,000 homes are potentially at risk for lead-based paint hazards (homes built prior to 1978). It is estimated that 19,000 children under the age of 6 live below the poverty line. Children living below the poverty line have a higher probability of residing in homes built prior to 1978. Thus, there is an evident need to increase lead abatement and blood lead level testing in the community.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of creating these seven positions will increase the program's efforts includes reduced exposure to lead-based paint hazards as well as improved health outcomes by detecting el...
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