R2004-78 AUTHORIZING FUND ALLOCATION

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� � ❖ Applied for additional funding for lead-based paint abatement and related activities (contractor training and equipment, etc.). ❖ Continued to work with the Macon County Health Department through the Get the Lead Out ("GLO") program to assist an additional twelve (12) families with young children who have elevated lead blood levels, to mitigate lead hazards in their homes. ❖ Trained staff in the new regulations,both in-house and by attending � any training provided by HLTD. I ❖ Continued to provide technical assistance to any contractors who express`an interest in becoming licensed lead contractors, and direct them to any training sessions offered by HUD or the state. LEAD MITIGATION PROGRAMS . Pro ram A enc /Fundin Source Allocation Get the Lead Out (GLO) (12 units) Il. Dept. Of Public Health $85,000 City of Decatur $8,500 Total $93,500 2.0 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS Decatur's Homeless Council recognizes that a continuum of care is needed to assist individuals and families through the phases of homelessness, and that supportive services are required at all steps through the process. Subarea 2.1 Transitional/Supportive Housing Transitional/Supportive Housing Priority 1: Provide transitional housing for homeless individuals and/or families. Anticipated Results: Provide continued support of 35 units over the next twelve months. Rationale: A need exists in the community to provide transitional housing and develop permanent supportive housing to serve the homeless in need of permanent housing and continued supportive services. Local shelters and other organizations recommend persons to Homeward Bound for consideration for transitional housing. Pro ram A enc /Fundin Source Allocation Homeward Bound Transitional Housing Homeward Bound $89,581 26 units) � Macon Street Transitional Housin 17 units Homeward Bound/ 62 000 g� ) $ , Community Investment Co oration of Decatur Total $175,815 14