Vernon Housing
Commission
December 6, 2023
Daniel Wall - Director of Public Works
Quarterly Report
December 6, 2023
Item 1
Staff Presentation
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 11/28/2023, is $4,071.97
• Non-Payment or Untimely Payment of Rent Procedures
including applicable late fees resumed
• COVID-related rent relief no longer available from State • Previously, the City, as landlord, received about $18,182 in COVID rent relief from the State to cover rental
obligations for tenants that applied for assistance
Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Unoccupied
Furlong 10 10 No Vacancies
50th 8 8 No Vacancies
Fruitland 6 5 *One
Vernon 2 2 No Vacancies
*Vacant unit at 3349 Fruitland will temporarily house relocated tenant of unit undergoing remodel. Remodel project at 3365 Fruitland will start in January 2024 and run through April 2024. Thereafter, 3349 Fruitland will be available for lease via lottery process.
Summary of Calls Received
5 Month Calls
Rcvd
Types of Calls Avg. Days
To
Repairs Questions Complete Housing
Inquiries Other
Sept. 23 3 3 < 1 day
Oct. 23 1 1 < 1 day
Nov. 23 2 2 < 1 day
Totals 6 < 1 day
Operations
6 • All service requests addressed
• Staff reviewing new legislation to
assess impacts to housing
operations/administration, if any.
• Updates and any necessary
changes, to be discussed at the
March VHC Meeting.
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...