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Monthly Scheduled Services Performance Report

Services are ranked by agency performance in the month shown. The yearly average percentage is presented to show a comparison between the activity for the month (February 2008) and the year (February 2007–2008).


On-Time Completion Percentage (Top Performers)

Top Performers
(100 – 80%)
February
2008
February
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Department of Health 100% 100% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Bulk Collection 100% 100% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Grass and Weeds Mowing 100% 95% Mowing does not take place during the winter. The mowing season is April thru September.
Dead Animal 99% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Illegal Dumping 99% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Sanitation Enforcement 98% 99% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Traffic Signals 98% 98% Dedicated staff continues to respond to service requests quickly, which contributes to our consistent performance and on-time resolutions.
Street & Alley Lights 98% 97% During the spring of 2007, DDOT synchronized its work order systems (iSlims) with the Hansen systsem database. There are still manual problem code changes that must happen on a daily basis (no currents, defective fixtures, missing poles and work requests that are not under our jurisdiction).
Parking Enforcement 98% 97% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Litter Cans 96% 97% Procurement of new litter cans has been held up since April 2005. We have made a recommendation on the third set of bids and await an award. Delivery will come in 90 to 120 days after award.
Street Repair 95% 98% Rental of Spray Injection pothole Patchers and Drivers has helped to improve performance.
Abandoned Auto Private Property 93% 77% In many cases, property owners request removal of vehicles after giving written authorization. Without written documentation additional time is required.
Parking Meters 91% 85% The iSlims contractor has had information technology interface problems synching with the Hansen system database. This resulted in late closure of service requests. The problem is being solved; the overdue service requests have been completed but not closed in the database. Most have been manually closed. The overall performance numbers will be improved moving forward.
Autumn Leaf Collection 90% 78% Leaf Collection season ends in January. It will resume again in November 2007. Open reqests are being investigated and closed out.
Alley Repair 89% 96% Rental of Spray Injection pothole Patchers and Drivers has freed up resources to improve performance and focus to fulfill a greater number of service requests on-time.
Abandoned Auto 89% 83% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Yard Waste 88% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Sidewalk Repair 87% 97% Rental of Spray Injection pothole Patchers and Drivers has freed up resources to improve performance and focus to fulfill a greater number of service requests on-time.
Recycling Request 87% 91% Recycling collection service is only considered missed if it is not provided on the scheduled day. The crews often are out past 3:00p. Please do not call on the scheduled day of collection.
Signs 84% 87% Recent breakdown of Hansen specialty work codes makes a clear distinction regarding job responsibility. Field Operations will continue to work on improving assignment of work requests and internal investigative processes.

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Need Improvement)

Need Improvement
(79 – 70%)
February
2008
February
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Trash Collection Requested 73% 84% We had a service request closeout problem in February which has be addressed. Work was done but not closed out in Hansen System. March numbers should accurately reflect performance.

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Below Expectations)

Below Expectations
(69 – 0%)
February
2008
February
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Recycling Bin 68% 83% Demand for replacement or additional carts has been higher than anticipated. We are currently awaiting a shipment of carts. Delivery of carts will resume upon receipt of shipment.
Super Can 65% 82% We had a service request closeout problem in February which has be addressed. Work was done but not closed out in Hansen System. March numbers should accurately reflect performance.
Street Cleaning 49% 96% Performance was hurt in February because of the time required to prepare for winter storm events including cleaning of vehicles after mobilizations. We should catch up in March.
Alley Cleaning 48% 97% Performance was hurt in February because of the time required to prepare for winter storm events including cleaning of vehicles after mobilizations. We should catch up in March.
Trees 41% 61% UFA has commenced new operating procedures in order to fulfill current service requests in a timely fashion while also processing and resolving its backlog. Though on-time % has improved over the past few months, Hansen database connectivity issues negatively affected service delivery and work processes.

Note: Ranked in order by current month. Average percentage presented for comparison purposes.