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


On-Time Completion Percentage (Top Performers)

Top Performers
(100 – 80%)
October
2008
October
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
Illegal Dumping 100% 99% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Dead Animal 100% 99% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Street Cleaning 100% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests.
Alley Cleaning 100% 97% Consistent performance and response to service requests.
Grass and Weeds Mowing 100% 88% Mowing will resume in April
Autumn Leaf Collection 100% 78% Leaf Collection season ends in January. Crews are currently on schedule.
Parking Enforcement 99% 99% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Sanitation Enforcement 99% 96% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Parking Meters 99% 95% 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.
Street & Alley Lights 97% 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 97% 98% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Litter Cans 95% 95% On-time nighttime littercan collections were hampered by a higher than expected use of employee leave. DPW expects on-time performance to recover in October.
Recycling Request 95% 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.
DMV Driver Vehicle 94% 92%
Abandoned Auto Private Property 93% 83% In many cases, property owners request removal of vehicles after giving written authorization. Without written documentation additional time is required.
Trash Collection Requested 91% 85% Trash collection service is only considered missed if it is not provided on the scheduled day. The crews are often out past 3:00 pm. Please do not call on the scheduled day of collection.
Abandoned Auto 88% 89% Consistent performance and response to service requests
Traffic Signals 86% 95% Dedicated staff continues to respond to service requests quickly, which contributes to our consistent performance and on-time resolutions.

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Need Improvement)

Need Improvement
(79 – 70%)
October
2008
October
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Sidewalk Repair 78% 64% 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.
Alley Repair 73% 71% 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.
DMV Refunds 70% 59%

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On-Time Completion Percentage (Below Expectations)

Below Expectations
(69 – 0%)
October
2008
October
2007– 08
Agency Remarks on Performance Ratings
Street Repair 68% 83% Rental of Spray Injection pothole Patchers and Drivers has helped to improve performance.
DMV Call Center 63% 84%
Recycling Bin 60% 84% Recycling cart delivery was delayed. The carts have been received and DPW is working to eliminate the backlog of requests.
Super Can 60% 80% The DDOE/DOH commercial about rat prevention generated a larger than average request for trash containers. Residents requesting an additional supercan should refer to the DPW website for ordering and cost information.
DMV Adjudication 50% 35%
Trees 48% 50% 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.
DMV Technical Issues 40% 41%
Signs 28% 73% 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.

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