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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 (March 2008) and the year (March 2007–2008).


On-Time Completion Percentage (Top Performers)

Top Performers
(100 – 80%)
March
2008
March
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Illegal Dumping 100% 99% 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.
Parking Meters 100% 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.
Department of Health 99% 100% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Bulk Collection 99% 100% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Dead Animal 99% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Street & Alley Lights 99% 98% 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).
Yard Waste 99% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Sanitation Enforcement 98% 99% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Street Repair 98% 98% Rental of Spray Injection pothole Patchers and Drivers has helped to improve performance.
Parking Enforcement 98% 97% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Sidewalk Repair 98% 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.
Traffic Signals 97% 98% Dedicated staff continues to respond to service requests quickly, which contributes to our consistent performance and on-time resolutions.
Alley Repair 96% 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.
Litter Cans 95% 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.
Abandoned Auto 94% 84% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Alley Cleaning 91% 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.
Abandoned Auto Private Property 90% 79% In many cases, property owners request removal of vehicles after giving written authorization. Without written documentation additional time is required.
Recycling Request 88% 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.
Street Cleaning 86% 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.
Trash Collection Requested 85% 83% 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.
Signs 80% 86% 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%)
March
2008
March
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
DMV Driver Vehicle 79% 74%

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Below Expectations)

Below Expectations
(69 – 0%)
March
2008
March
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
DMV Adjudication 54% 51%
DMV Technical Issues 53% 41%
Recycling Bin 46% 82% 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 31% 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.
Trees 30% 59% 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.
Autumn Leaf Collection 25% 78% Leaf Collection season ends in January. It will resume again in November 2007. Open reqests are being investigated and closed out.
DMV Refunds 7% 14%

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