Vernon Housing
Commission
June 14, 2023
Daniel Wall - Director of Public Works
Quarterly Report
Overview
2 1. Rent Register
2. Occupancy
3. Summary of Calls Received
4. Operations
5. Closing
Public Works effectively manages City-owned
housing and strives to provide outstanding service
to its tenants.
Rent Register
3 • Outstanding balance as of 6/1/2023 is $14,760.45
• Staff is resuming pre-pandemic practices for past due notifications and working with tenants to eliminate
outstanding balances
Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Unoccupied
Furlong 10 10 No Vacancies
50th 8 7 3390 50th*
Fruitland 6 6 No Vacancies
Vernon 2 1 3560 Vernon*
*Ready to occupy – Lottery scheduled for Regular VHC Meeting of June 14, 2023.
Summary of Calls Received
5 Month Calls
Rcvd
Types of Calls Avg. Days
To
Repairs Questions Complete Housing
Inquiries Other
March 4 4 < 1 day
April 3 3 < 1 day
May 7 7 < 1 day
Totals 14 14 < 1 day
Operations
● All service requests addressed
● Vernon Units
● DTSC Lead Abatement completed
● Improved landscaping/privacy
● Spring 2023 Safety Inspections completed
6 Public Works:
1. Follows established VHC Policies and Procedures in
management practices including filling vacancies via lottery
2. Actively inspects and maintains City-owned residential properties in accordance with best practices for landlords
3. Manages housing costs in a fiscally responsible manner within the budget approved by the City Council
4. Stays abreast of current issues impacting City-owned properties and tenants (environmental, rental assistance, etc.)
5. Engages tenants through proactive and legally compliant communications to inform of actions and invite feedback
6. Plans for the future of housing in Vernon
7 In Closing...