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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 (May 2004) and the year (May 2003–2004).


On-Time Completion Percentage (Top Performers)

Top Performers
(100 – 80%)
May
2004
May
2003 – 04
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Dead Animal 97% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Litter Cans 95% 87% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Alley Cleaning 94% 94% Consistent performance and response to service requests and on time serivce delivery
Parking Enforcement 94% 92% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Yard Waste 93% 87% Consistent response to service requests
Street & Alley Lights 93% 87% DDOT is increasing its attention to this issue. The problem is that DDOT needs a systemwide upgrade
Bulk Collection 91% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Street Repair 90% 93% Consistent response — fluctuation normal
Illegal Dumping 90% 86% More complex than other enforcement issues; requires repeat and sometimes lengthy investigations
Sanitation Enforcement 88% 91% Sustained response to service requests through closer monitoring
Recycling Request 84% 65% Increased oversight to contractor has been implemented
Traffic Signals 81% 88% This high number is a result of increased coordination between DDOT and the contractor
Trash Collection Requested 81% 71% Working toward more timely response. We have started a weekly review of all reported missed collections by route including GIS mapping. Call Center is asked NOT to take requests for missed service until after 3 pm each day. Currently many calls are received when service is delayed but collection actually takes place on the day sceduled. Investigating these phantom problem delays our response to real missed collections

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Need Improvement)

Need Improvement
(79 – 70%)
May
2004
May
2003 – 04
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Recycling Bin 76% 89% Increased emphasis will be placed on fulfilling recycling bin requests
Department of Health 75% 76% The staff assigned to data entry was detailed to lead the emergency cause

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Below Expectations)

Below Expectations
(69 – 0%)
May
2004
May
2003– 04
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Signs 69% 73% Continuing to refine work order tracking and close out process. Prioritizing and dedicating staff to improve service
Alley Repair 68% 86% Increased progress as dry weather conditions continue. Anticpate on-time resolutions to increase
Street Cleaning 67% 92% The lack of available sweeping equipment was a problem in May and continued into June. Fleet management is working to resolve parts inventory problems
Abandoned Auto 66% 52% Steady improvement in response to times based on recent process changes
Grass & Weeds Mowing 57% 56% DPW and DDOT share this function
Trees 51% 54% Field Staff are working to close backlog Hansen requests. The next reporting period will see an increase in our percentages
Super Can 44% 64% Inventories are low; impact of new deliveries should reflect next reporting period
Sidewalk Repair 36% 79% Higher demand due to uprooted sidewalks left from Hurricane Isabel. More manpower will be dedicated to effect better on time resolutions. Anticipate positive progress as backlog diminishes
Autumn Leaf Collection 0% 69% Leaf season began November 3, 2003; lasts through January 10, 2004 — should not be reported during off season

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