Agenda Package - City of Vernon
Agenda Package - City of Vernon
Agenda Package - City of Vernon
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON<br />
2008 Annual Report<br />
MAYOR,S MESSAGE<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong> <strong>City</strong> Council and staff, we are pleased to present the Annual Report<br />
for 2008. We continue to work hard to maintain the quality <strong>of</strong> services to all our citizens<br />
and visitors to our community.<br />
With the completion <strong>of</strong> the Official Community Plan with its policies around land use,<br />
transportat¡on, and environmental stewardship, we have laid a strong foundation for our<br />
future growth and development. As our <strong>City</strong> cont¡nues to Brow, Council is working hard at<br />
improving our roads and infrastructure. We realize that transportation infrastructure will<br />
be a critical element in our community and the region overall.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> saw significant activity in the development industry, in the form <strong>of</strong> new housing<br />
and new business. Building permits exceeded 5169 million in 2008, generating many local jobs and bringing huge<br />
benefits to local retail and service industries, compared to S147 million for 2007.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is responding to the serious issue <strong>of</strong> affordable housing and we are making good progress in this area. Under<br />
One Ro<strong>of</strong> six-plex- a partnership between the <strong>City</strong>, Habitat for Humanity, Kindale Development Associat¡on and the<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> and District Community Land Trust - is fast becoming a reality to provide safe and affordable housing for low<br />
income families and individuals with developmental disabilities. Under One Ro<strong>of</strong> will be used as a model for future<br />
projects in the North Okanagan. ln addition, <strong>City</strong> Council and staff continue working with other agencies and community<br />
groups to tackle the issues <strong>of</strong> drug abuse/addictions and crime.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> will continue to protect its parks, streams and green spaces, ensuring that generations to come will be able to<br />
enjoy the beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>'s natural areas and wildlife as much as we do today.<br />
With the support <strong>of</strong> administration, our citizens, business and community leaders, <strong>Vernon</strong> is destined for a bright and<br />
prosperous future. <strong>City</strong> Council takes pride in their commitment to serve the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong>. We, remain committed<br />
to posit¡on <strong>Vernon</strong> for well-planned and sustainable growth and for a future rich with opportunity.<br />
I am proud <strong>of</strong> the work our staff and <strong>City</strong> Council have done this past year to develop our community as a healthy and<br />
sustalnable c¡ty.<br />
Wayne LipPert<br />
Mayor<br />
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