Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.70
Annual report (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The commissioner of health shall provide an annual report to the appropriate committee of the city council on sources of lead hazards, elevated blood lead levels and general environmental lead levels. (2000-Or-125, § 1, 12-15-00; 2013-Or-159, § 2, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.70 requires the city's commissioner of health to prepare and deliver a yearly report to the relevant city council committee. The report must cover sources of lead hazards, elevated blood lead levels found in the population, and general environmental lead levels across the city. This provision establishes an ongoing governmental accountability mechanism for tracking and communicating lead-related public health data.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 12 § 240.70, the annual lead report produced by the commissioner of health serves as a publicly available resource that property owners and managers can reference to understand citywide lead hazard trends. Compliant operators generally stay informed about lead hazard data relevant to their properties, particularly in older housing stock where lead paint risks are more common. Awareness of the findings in these annual reports can inform routine maintenance and inspection practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 12 § 240.70 establishes a right for the public to have lead hazard information compiled and reported to the city council on an annual basis. Tenants, particularly those in older housing, can seek out these annual reports through the city council or the Minneapolis Health Department to better understand lead hazard conditions in their area. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how the data in these reports relates to housing conditions and what avenues may be available if lead hazards are suspected in a rental unit.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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