It is the policy of the City of Toledo to help prevent the poisoning of its residents by requiring that the presence of deteriorated paint, bare soil, and lead dust on the interior and exterior of pre-1978 residential structures be identified and correctly addressed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines in order to prevent potential human exposure to lead hazards. An analysis of the risk assessments conducted in Toledo by the Health Department indicates that the majority of lead poisoning of children occurs in rental properties that are either single-family homes or four (4) units or less. All fees related to obtaining the Lead-Safe Certificate shall be deposited in the Lead Ordinance Fund of the Toledo Lucas County Health District, and all fines related to enforcement of this Chapter shall be deposited into the Nuisance Abatement Trust Fund, to be used exclusively for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of this Chapter.
(Ord. 397-20. Passed 10-20-20; Ord. 48-23. Passed 1-24-23.)