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MeasureDepartmentSelectDivisionDivision DescriptionFY2020FY2015FY2020 ValueImprovement DirectionChangeKeywordsDefinition
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All Units EMS Call Type Response TimeFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.7:049.177.066666667DecreaseImprovedems call response time
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All Units Fire Call Type Response TimeFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.6:389.46.633333333DecreaseImprovedfire call response time
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All Units Total HFD Response TimeFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.7:019.27.016666667DecreaseImprovedfire hfd response time
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Arson Clearance RateFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.25%#N/AIncrease#N/Aarson clearance
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Cadets In TrainingFire DepartmentAdministration/SupportThis command coordinates activities of the HFD Distribution Center and the HFD Member Support group as well as serving as the liason to Classified Recruiting and Testing. HFD's office of Emergency Communication (Dispatch) is also located in this command.156131Neutralcadets
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Classified AttritionFire DepartmentAdministration/SupportThis command coordinates activities of the HFD Distribution Center and the HFD Member Support group as well as serving as the liason to Classified Recruiting and Testing. HFD's office of Emergency Communication (Dispatch) is also located in this command.247146DecreaseImprovedattrition
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First Unit EMS Call Type Response TimeFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.8:167.258.266666667DecreaseImprovedems call response time first unit
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First Unit Fire Call Type Response TimeFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.7:027.287.033333333DecreaseImprovedfire call response time first unitMeasures the average response time in minutes from the time an incident address is verified in the CAD system until the first fire unit dispatched arrives on scene.
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First Unit Total HFD Response TimeFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.8:127.268.2DecreaseImprovedfirst unit fire response time
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Total EMS IncidentsFire DepartmentxEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.302,886285,279Neutralfire ems incidents
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Total EMS ResponsesFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.351,294352,178Neutralfire ems responses
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Total Fire IncidentsFire DepartmentxEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.44,52342,141Neutralfire incidents
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Total Fire ResponsesFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.263,61923,442Neutralfire responses
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Total HFD ResponsesFire DepartmentEmergency ResponseProvides continuous firefighting and first responder emergency medical services, responds to hazardous materials and aircraft rescue incidents, provides immediate treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, prepares new recruits to be entry-level fire fighters, and manages department resources.614,91354,109Neutralfire responses
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Total Inspection ActivitiesFire DepartmentPreventionThe Command will organize, support and coordinate the activities of Life Safety Bureau, Fire Investigation, Strategic Planning, Accreditation, Grant Management and City Council Liaison.34,582#N/AIncrease#N/Afire inspections
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Average Defendant Wait Time: Trial by Judge (minutes)Municipal Courts DepartmentxJudicial OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to Judicial Operations. Oversight of dockets including Arraignment, Trials, Jail, Impact, Homeless, Veterans, Safe Harbor, Prostitution Diversion, the Teen Court Program and Annex court services. Oversight of Parking/Ordinance violations and jury operations. Provides expanded magistrate services to law enforcement and mandated court services. Oversight of fee-based wedding service.25.426DecreaseImproveddefendant wait time judge trial time
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Average Defendant Wait Time: Trial by Jury (hours)Municipal Courts DepartmentJudicial OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to Judicial Operations. Oversight of dockets including Arraignment, Trials, Jail, Impact, Homeless, Veterans, Safe Harbor, Prostitution Diversion, the Teen Court Program and Annex court services. Oversight of Parking/Ordinance violations and jury operations. Provides expanded magistrate services to law enforcement and mandated court services. Oversight of fee-based wedding service.1.22.03DecreaseImproveddefendant wait time jury trial time
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Average Warrant Verification Time (minutes)Municipal Courts DepartmentCourt OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to pre-court services (data entry, scanning, affiant and quality control), courtroom docket support services at all court locations, and post-court services (warrant verification, appellate and bond administration). Oversight of criminal record expungement request processing, act as agents accepting passport applications, and ensuring compliance with record retention policies.1.53DecreaseImprovedwarrant verification time
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Customer Satisfaction RatingMunicipal Courts DepartmentCash Management Svcs#N/A94%87%IncreaseImprovedcustomer satisfaction
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Deferred Payment ComplianceMunicipal Courts DepartmentCollections and ComplianceProvides staffing, supplies and services related to collections and compliance. Oversight of collections including One Call Solution Center and the Collections Master Agreement contract (three external collections vendors), internal/external reporting/audit compliance, policy development/compliance, and the Deferred Payment Program that provides assistance for compliance of court orders through payment plans or alternative methods.#N/A#N/AIncrease#N/Apayment compliance
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Deferred Payment Program RevenueMunicipal Courts DepartmentCollections and ComplianceProvides staffing, supplies and services related to collections and compliance. Oversight of collections including One Call Solution Center and the Collections Master Agreement contract (three external collections vendors), internal/external reporting/audit compliance, policy development/compliance, and the Deferred Payment Program that provides assistance for compliance of court orders through payment plans or alternative methods.$518,555#N/ADecrease#VALUE!payment revenue
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In-House Collection RevenueMunicipal Courts DepartmentCollections and ComplianceProvides staffing, supplies and services related to collections and compliance. Oversight of collections including One Call Solution Center and the Collections Master Agreement contract (three external collections vendors), internal/external reporting/audit compliance, policy development/compliance, and the Deferred Payment Program that provides assistance for compliance of court orders through payment plans or alternative methods.$1.5M$1.7MDecrease#VALUE!collection revenue
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Overall Cases Disposed to Cases Filed RatioMunicipal Courts DepartmentxJudicial OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to Judicial Operations. Oversight of dockets including Arraignment, Trials, Jail, Impact, Homeless, Veterans, Safe Harbor, Prostitution Diversion, the Teen Court Program and Annex court services. Oversight of Parking/Ordinance violations and jury operations. Provides expanded magistrate services to law enforcement and mandated court services. Oversight of fee-based wedding service.89%125%IncreaseImprovedcases filed disposed
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Overall Juror YieldMunicipal Courts DepartmentJudicial OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to Judicial Operations. Oversight of dockets including Arraignment, Trials, Jail, Impact, Homeless, Veterans, Safe Harbor, Prostitution Diversion, the Teen Court Program and Annex court services. Oversight of Parking/Ordinance violations and jury operations. Provides expanded magistrate services to law enforcement and mandated court services. Oversight of fee-based wedding service.26%26%Neutraljuror jurors
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Quality Control Review of CasesMunicipal Courts DepartmentCourt OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to pre-court services (data entry, scanning, affiant and quality control), courtroom docket support services at all court locations, and post-court services (warrant verification, appellate and bond administration). Oversight of criminal record expungement request processing, act as agents accepting passport applications, and ensuring compliance with record retention policies.93%63%IncreaseImprovedquality control cases
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Quality Control Review of TransactionsMunicipal Courts DepartmentCourt OperationsProvides staffing, supplies and services related to pre-court services (data entry, scanning, affiant and quality control), courtroom docket support services at all court locations, and post-court services (warrant verification, appellate and bond administration). Oversight of criminal record expungement request processing, act as agents accepting passport applications, and ensuring compliance with record retention policies.86%63%IncreaseImprovedquality control transactions
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Classified AttritionPolice DepartmentChiefs CommandProvides management oversight, and support to Field & Support Operations and Investigative & Special Operations, to include strategic operations in furtherance of the department's mission of enhancing the quality of life in the city. This Command consists of the Office of the Chief of Police, Executive Chief, Budget & Finance, Legal Services, and Internal Affairs.254226DecreaseImprovedattrition
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Classified Overtime FTEsPolice DepartmentChiefs CommandProvides management oversight, and support to Field & Support Operations and Investigative & Special Operations, to include strategic operations in furtherance of the department's mission of enhancing the quality of life in the city. This Command consists of the Office of the Chief of Police, Executive Chief, Budget & Finance, Legal Services, and Internal Affairs.151.1116.2DecreaseImproved
full time employees fte overtime officers
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External Citizen Complaints (2% reduction)Police DepartmentField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.236#N/ADecrease#N/Acitizen complaints reduction
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NIBRS Group A Crime Rate (5% reduction)Police DepartmentxField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.9,794#N/ADecrease#N/A
group a nibrs crime rate reduction reduce
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Priority 1 Average Response Time (minutes)Police DepartmentField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.5.695DecreaseImprovedresponse time priority one 1
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Priority 1 Calls Responded to within 6 MinutesPolice DepartmentField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.65.35%#N/AIncrease#N/Aresponse time priority one 1 minutesMeasures the percent of police Priority 1 (highest priority) calls responded to within the 6 minute target from dispatch received to first police unit on the scene.
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Priority 2 Average Response Time (minutes)Police DepartmentField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.10.429.7DecreaseImprovedresponse time priority two 2 minutesMeasures the average response time from dispatch received to first police unit on the scene for all Priority 2 (second highest priority) calls.
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Total Dispatched CallsPolice DepartmentxField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.1,083,5491,126,957DecreaseImproveddispatched calls
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Traffic FatalitiesPolice DepartmentField & Support OperationsResponsible for management and oversight of calls-for-service citywide, primary investigations, traffic enforcement, crime analysis, public affairs, to include Command Center overwatch to maintain a high degree of police presence and visibility for the prevention and reduction of crime.246213DecreaseImprovedtraffic accidents fatalities
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Building Operations Work Orders CompletedGeneral ServicesxDesign & ConstructionProvides Capital Improvement Project planning; manages the design and construction of City facilities for all departments except HAS. Facilitates tenant improvements; manages construction and coordinates moves. Tracks, monitors, and manages environmental contracts and civic art. Administration, provides in-house planning and design services, and construction project management.2,7594,106IncreaseImproved
work orders building repair operations maintenance
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Card Access Changes ProcessedGeneral ServicesSecurity ManagementManages physical security of all City facilities which include closed circuit TV, access control, and intrusion alarm systems. Manages citywide security contract; investigates City lost and stolen assets and processes over 45,000 access requests annually.13,16739,502IncreaseImprovedcard access process
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City Identification Badges ProcessedGeneral ServicesSecurity ManagementManages physical security of all City facilities which include closed circuit TV, access control, and intrusion alarm systems. Manages citywide security contract; investigates City lost and stolen assets and processes over 45,000 access requests annually.10,92510,933IncreaseImprovedcity identification badges id
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Environmental Projects CompletedGeneral ServicesxProperty ManagementProvides operational services to Police, Fire, Health, Library, Administrative & Regulatory Affairs and Municipal Courts properties. Services include, but are not limited to: janitorial, land and ground maintenance, pest control, alarm monitoring, and environmental remediation services.296281IncreaseImproved
environment nature environmental projects weather climate change
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Special Events Requiring Security StaffingGeneral ServicesSecurity ManagementManages physical security of all City facilities which include closed circuit TV, access control, and intrusion alarm systems. Manages citywide security contract; investigates City lost and stolen assets and processes over 45,000 access requests annually.7891IncreaseImprovedsecurity
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Value of Real Estate Actions Recorded for the Joint Referral CommitteeHouston Public WorksCapital ProjectsManages matters pertaining to the abandonment, 6.9 sale, and/or exchange of streets, alleys, or easements. Manages matters pertaining to granting of building encroachments into streets and alleys.$10.8M$5.0MIncrease#VALUE!real estate value
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Applications Reviewed: Annual Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan AmendmentsPlanning & DevelopmentComm & Reg Planning#N/A1#N/ANeutral
thoroughfare freeway plan amendments applications reviewed
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Applications Reviewed: Special Lot Size/Building Line and Prohibited Yard ParkingPlanning & DevelopmentComm & Reg Planning#N/A30#N/ANeutral
special lot size building line yard parking applications reviewed
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Lots Protected by Special Minimum Lot Size, Building Line and Prohibited Yard Parking ProgramsPlanning & DevelopmentComm & Reg Planning#N/A958#N/ANeutral
minimum lot size building line prohibited yard parking programs
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Number of Public Contacts for Transportation Planning EffortsPlanning & DevelopmentTransp Planning#N/A#N/A#N/AIncrease#N/A
public contracts transportation planning driving transport
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Number of Small Area Plans (Mobility Studies, Livable Center Studies, etc.) CoordinatedPlanning & DevelopmentComm & Reg Planning#N/A1#N/AIncrease#VALUE!small area plans mobility livable center
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Residential Units ServicedSolid Waste ManagementxAdministrationProvides the repository for central costs that are direct costs to all of the department's operations and to provide management leadership and administrative support to the entire department.390,512377,610IncreaseImproved
trash collection pickup house neighborhood waste garbage
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Tons CollectedSolid Waste ManagementxAdministrationProvides the repository for central costs that are direct costs to all of the department's operations and to provide management leadership and administrative support to the entire department.768,940628,978Neutral
trash collection pickup house neighborhood waste garbage tons
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Total Diversion RateSolid Waste ManagementAdministrationProvides the repository for central costs that are direct costs to all of the department's operations and to provide management leadership and administrative support to the entire department.28%30%IncreaseImprovedtrash diversion
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Air Quality Inspections within 24 Hours of ComplaintHouston Health DepartmentEnvironmental HealthThe Environmental Health Division consists of the Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP), Bureau of Consumer Health Services (BCHS), and Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health (BCCEH).99%100%IncreaseImproved
air quality inspection complaint clean environment
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Air, Water and Waste InvestigationsHouston Health DepartmentxEnvironmental HealthThe Environmental Health Division consists of the Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP), Bureau of Consumer Health Services (BCHS), and Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health (BCCEH).2,4653,144Neutral
air water waste investigation trash complaint investigate clean environment
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Clean Rivers Sites MonitoredHouston Health DepartmentEnvironmental HealthThe Environmental Health Division consists of the Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP), Bureau of Consumer Health Services (BCHS), and Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health (BCCEH).9071,240Neutral
clean river rivers sites monitoring environment
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Clients with a Medical Home (Healthy Families)Houston Health DepartmentChildren & Family ServicesChildren & Family Services promotes good maternal and child health through nutrional support and education with Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Healthy Families Healthy Futures program educates families and provides assistance to decrease infant mortality.99%99%IncreaseImprovedmedical home healthy family families
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Emergency Preparedness/BT/SW Tests PerformedHouston Health DepartmentCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health Services provides public health, clinical, and social support services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals through a network of Houston area health centers and multi-service centers. Assists with oral health and preventive dental services for at-risk Houston children. Key components include HIV/STD prevention, TB Control, and Immunizations.#N/A#N/AIncrease#N/Aemergency preparedness tests
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Family Planning Clinic EncountersHouston Health DepartmentCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health Services provides public health, clinical, and social support services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals through a network of Houston area health centers and multi-service centers. Assists with oral health and preventive dental services for at-risk Houston children. Key components include HIV/STD prevention, TB Control, and Immunizations.7,2448,453IncreaseImprovedfamily planning clinic encounter visit
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Food Establishment ComplaintsHouston Health DepartmentEnvironmental HealthThe Environmental Health Division consists of the Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP), Bureau of Consumer Health Services (BCHS), and Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health (BCCEH).3,1862,365DecreaseImproved
food complaint complaints health inspector inspection clean restaurant restaurants
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Food Facility InspectionsHouston Health DepartmentEnvironmental HealthThe Environmental Health Division consists of the Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP), Bureau of Consumer Health Services (BCHS), and Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health (BCCEH).39,05033,943IncreaseImproved
food complaint complaints health inspector inspection clean restaurant restaurants
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Food Facility Inspections Completed On TimeHouston Health DepartmentEnvironmental HealthThe Environmental Health Division consists of the Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention (BPCP), Bureau of Consumer Health Services (BCHS), and Bureau of Community and Children's Environmental Health (BCCEH).99%100%IncreaseImproved
food complaint complaints health inspector inspection clean restaurant restaurants
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Home Delivery and Congregate Meals ServedHouston Health DepartmentxHuman ServicesHuman Services promotes the well-being and quality of life for seniors and adolescents. This division includes aging and injury prevention activities that provides individual and population based services for Houstonians across the age life-span. Activities and services provided include adolescent health and youth development and services for seniors.1,466,6091,384,861IncreaseImproved
home delivery congregate meals served visit
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Laboratory Test PerformedHouston Health DepartmentSurveillance & Pub Hlth Prep#N/A561,843309,097Neutral
tests performed lab laboratory public health
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Priority Disease Investigations Initiated within 24 Hours of ReceiptHouston Health DepartmentSurveillance & Pub Hlth Prep#N/A99%100%IncreaseImproved
disease investigation investigate public health
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Safety Net Dental EncountersHouston Health DepartmentCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health Services provides public health, clinical, and social support services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals through a network of Houston area health centers and multi-service centers. Assists with oral health and preventive dental services for at-risk Houston children. Key components include HIV/STD prevention, TB Control, and Immunizations.6,7038,591IncreaseImproved
dental encounter health dentist tooth teeth
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STD Clinic EncountersHouston Health DepartmentCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health Services provides public health, clinical, and social support services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals through a network of Houston area health centers and multi-service centers. Assists with oral health and preventive dental services for at-risk Houston children. Key components include HIV/STD prevention, TB Control, and Immunizations.15,96317,407IncreaseImproved
std sex sexually transmitted disease infection sti clinic
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Student Vision Program ParticipantsHouston Health DepartmentCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health Services provides public health, clinical, and social support services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals through a network of Houston area health centers and multi-service centers. Assists with oral health and preventive dental services for at-risk Houston children. Key components include HIV/STD prevention, TB Control, and Immunizations.12,7038,990IncreaseImproved
vision student vision eyesight participants
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Open Job Labs - In-depth Assistance SessionsLibraryCustomer ExperienceProvide free access to print/digital materials, information, technology and space for community engagement at 44 locations across the city; technology and computers to underserved communities and schools through outreach mobile units; programs addressing literacy, workforce development, technology instruction and student success; passport services at 5 locations, notary services at 16 locations, and Afterschool Zone programs at 18 locations.5,7734,975IncreaseImproved
open job employment lab assistance employee
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Total Attendance by Outside Meeting GroupsLibrarySpacesThe SPACES Division is responsible for all of the elements; from Design, Construction, Branding , Security and Art, to Furniture , Fixtures , and Equipment, necessary to ensure that every Houston Public Library SPACE is optimized and ready to help link people to the world.93,89994,227IncreaseImproved
library attendance visitors meeting groups community
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Total Circulation of Library MaterialsLibraryLibrary Material ServicesAcquires and catalogs all new books, journals and other library materials. Processes materials for use by borrowers . Provides inventory control of library materials for all branches. Sorts and distributes mail. Maintains library borrower database.4,977,834#N/AIncrease#N/Alibrary materials books reading
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Total Computer UsersLibraryDigital StrategiesProvides technology access and supports for all library public services. Desktop computers, laptops, tablets , network, wifi, scanners, printers, hotspots, website, mobile app. Online catalog, book and materials check-out system, customer accounts and records, technology makerspace, multi-media, audio and video recording studios, 3D scanning and printing technologies .628,5411,139,527IncreaseImprovedcomputer users library online
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Total In-house Library VisitsLibraryxCustomer ExperienceProvide free access to print/digital materials, information, technology and space for community engagement at 44 locations across the city; technology and computers to underserved communities and schools through outreach mobile units; programs addressing literacy, workforce development, technology instruction and student success; passport services at 5 locations, notary services at 16 locations, and Afterschool Zone programs at 18 locations.3,048,8453,911,932IncreaseImproved
library visitors in person in house visit books reading
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Total Outside School-Hours SupportLibraryCustomer ExperienceProvide free access to print/digital materials, information, technology and space for community engagement at 44 locations across the city; technology and computers to underserved communities and schools through outreach mobile units; programs addressing literacy, workforce development, technology instruction and student success; passport services at 5 locations, notary services at 16 locations, and Afterschool Zone programs at 18 locations.230,317#N/AIncrease#N/A
school support after school hours student library
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Total Program AttendanceLibraryCommunity Edu & Com#N/A346,029331,687IncreaseImprovedprogram attendance library reading
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Total Registered BorrowersLibraryxLibrary Material ServicesAcquires and catalogs all new books, journals and other library materials. Processes materials for use by borrowers . Provides inventory control of library materials for all branches. Sorts and distributes mail. Maintains library borrower database.1,388,950#N/AIncrease#N/A
book borrowing renting check out library card
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Total Virtual VisitsLibraryDigital StrategiesProvides technology access and supports for all library public services. Desktop computers, laptops, tablets , network, wifi, scanners, printers, hotspots, website, mobile app. Online catalog, book and materials check-out system, customer accounts and records, technology makerspace, multi-media, audio and video recording studios, 3D scanning and printing technologies .0#N/AIncrease#N/Avirtual visits
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Total WiFi SessionsLibraryDigital StrategiesProvides technology access and supports for all library public services. Desktop computers, laptops, tablets , network, wifi, scanners, printers, hotspots, website, mobile app. Online catalog, book and materials check-out system, customer accounts and records, technology makerspace, multi-media, audio and video recording studios, 3D scanning and printing technologies .52,222,7492,811,029IncreaseImproved
wifi session online internet library digital computer
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Total Workforce Literacy ClassesLibraryCustomer ExperienceProvide free access to print/digital materials, information, technology and space for community engagement at 44 locations across the city; technology and computers to underserved communities and schools through outreach mobile units; programs addressing literacy, workforce development, technology instruction and student success; passport services at 5 locations, notary services at 16 locations, and Afterschool Zone programs at 18 locations.24,60922,415IncreaseImproved
workforce literacy employment employment
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Average Daily InspectionsDepartment of NeighborhoodsCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .225343Neutralinspections code enforcement
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Average Days from Request to Initial InspectionDepartment of NeighborhoodsCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .1618DecreaseImproved
request response time inspection code enforcement
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Dangerous Buildings DemolishedDepartment of NeighborhoodsCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .167553Neutral
buildings demolished danger removal dangeous
Measures the number of dangerous buildings demolitions and cleanups (including collapsed structures) through enforced abatement by the City.
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Dangerous Buildings Secured/Make SafeDepartment of NeighborhoodsxCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .1,038808Neutral
made safe make dangeous buildings security secure
Measures the number of dangerous buildings secured thru enforced abatement by the City.
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Junk Motor Vehicles ResolvedDepartment of NeighborhoodsCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .3,025#N/ANeutral
junk motor vehicles scrap yard scrapyard parts
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Percent of Anti-Gang Program Youth Who Completed Program ServicesDepartment of NeighborhoodsYouth & Family ServicesThe division develops and implements programs that serve youth, families, and communities through direct services, volunteer initiatives, collaboration, outreach, education, and policy development.86%#N/AIncrease#VALUE!
anti gang anti-gang youth kids children programming crime
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Percent of Anti-Gang Program Youth Who ReoffendDepartment of NeighborhoodsYouth & Family ServicesThe division develops and implements programs that serve youth, families, and communities through direct services, volunteer initiatives, collaboration, outreach, education, and policy development.6%#N/ADecrease#VALUE!
anti gang anti-gang youth kids children programming crime reoffend recidivism
Measures the percentage of youth who were offenders upon entering the program who were re-arrested and/or referred to juvenile/criminal court for a new offense while active in Mayor's Anti-Gang Office program.
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Rate of Voluntary Compliance (as % of closed projects)Department of NeighborhoodsCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .84%72%IncreaseImproved
compliance neighborhoods code enforcement
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Weeded Lots CutDepartment of NeighborhoodsCode EnforcementEnforces City codes pertaining to dangerous buildings, weeded lots, junked motor vehicles, and unlawfully placed signs upon the City's right-of-way. Responds to emergencies caused by natural disaster. Provides timely and effective customer service to the public .21,00811,657IncreaseImproved
weeded lots cut lawns lawn mow mowed
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Youth Served Through Anti-Gang ProgramsDepartment of NeighborhoodsxYouth & Family ServicesThe division develops and implements programs that serve youth, families, and communities through direct services, volunteer initiatives, collaboration, outreach, education, and policy development.6,8566,014IncreaseImproved
anti gang anti-gang youth kids children programming crime reoffend recidivism
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Aquatics ParticipantsParks and RecreationxRecreation and WellnessOversees the operation and programming of the department's Adaptive Recreation Center, N. Wayside Sports Facility, and Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark; Operates 37 swimming pools, 3 tennis centers, 143 tennis courts, 5-disc golf courses, and a citywide soccer program. Program operations are year-round for youth, adults, and seniors. The funds are used to offset programs offered at these locations.233,052249,937IncreaseImprovedaquatics water recreation swimming
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Bike/Hike Mowing Cycle (average number of days)Parks and RecreationGreenspace ManagementProvides ground maintenance to COH parks, sports fields, trails, trees, libraries, multi-service centers, Lake Houston Wilderness Park and other natural resources. Responsible for City Urban Forestry Services such as tree planting, trimming, and citywide 311. Provides emergency services during disasters.1920.1DecreaseImprovedmowing greenspace lawn managementMeasures the average number of days between mowing cycles for City-maintained esplanades.
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Community Service Volunteers (Hours)Parks and RecreationCommunity Center OperationsCore Community Center services and programs include fitness, instructional sports, nature and environmental education, cultural awareness, arts and crafts as well as leisure, social and specialty classes for youth, teen, adults and seniors. Our goal is to continue providing safe recreational programs and activities that contribute to the economic and environmental health and well-being of our citizens.50,39044086IncreaseImproved
community service volunteer volunteering
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Esplanades Mowing Cycle (average number of days)Parks and RecreationGreenspace ManagementProvides ground maintenance to COH parks, sports fields, trails, trees, libraries, multi-service centers, Lake Houston Wilderness Park and other natural resources. Responsible for City Urban Forestry Services such as tree planting, trimming, and citywide 311. Provides emergency services during disasters.21.921.5DecreaseImprovedmow mowing esplanades
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Facility Work Orders CompletedParks and RecreationFacilities Mgmt/DevelopmentCoordinates and monitors park planning and expansion; construction and renovation of park facilities. Inspects all park amenities and provides routine maintenance of all HPARD facilities.17,90719,305Neutralfacility work orders
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Park Patrol Miles & HoursParks and RecreationUrban Park RangersDirects the security operations and dispatch services at HPARD city operated pools, community centers, and other Parks' Department facilities and venues 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since February 2019, bike, car and foot patrol hours have increased to coordinate HPARD's needs with local law enforcement to promote safer parks and facilities for public use.153,799#N/ANeutralpark patrol miles hours park rangers
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Park Sites ImprovedParks and RecreationFacilities Mgmt/DevelopmentCoordinates and monitors park planning and expansion; construction and renovation of park facilities. Inspects all park amenities and provides routine maintenance of all HPARD facilities.817Neutralpark sites management
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Parks/Plazas Mowing Cycle (average number of days)Parks and RecreationGreenspace ManagementProvides ground maintenance to COH parks, sports fields, trails, trees, libraries, multi-service centers, Lake Houston Wilderness Park and other natural resources. Responsible for City Urban Forestry Services such as tree planting, trimming, and citywide 311. Provides emergency services during disasters.21.520.2DecreaseImproved
park plazas mowing days greenspace management
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Seniors/Adults-Craft ParticipantsParks and RecreationxCommunity Center OperationsCore Community Center services and programs include fitness, instructional sports, nature and environmental education, cultural awareness, arts and crafts as well as leisure, social and specialty classes for youth, teen, adults and seniors. Our goal is to continue providing safe recreational programs and activities that contribute to the economic and environmental health and well-being of our citizens.115,326171,554IncreaseImprovedseniors adults craft arts and crafts
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Summer Enrichment ProgramParks and RecreationCommunity Center OperationsCore Community Center services and programs include fitness, instructional sports, nature and environmental education, cultural awareness, arts and crafts as well as leisure, social and specialty classes for youth, teen, adults and seniors. Our goal is to continue providing safe recreational programs and activities that contribute to the economic and environmental health and well-being of our citizens.99,309128,260IncreaseImprovedsummer enrichment community parks
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Tree and Litter in Park Complaints through 311Parks and RecreationCommunications OfficeResponsible for flow of information between the department, the public, press and the community. Supports the department's core functions through branding, marketing programs and events via press releases, publications, 311 liaison, citizensnet, the web, social media, askparks website responses, and citizens' concerns.585354DecreaseImproved
tree litter park complaints 311 management parks clean up
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Volunteer Hours at Community CentersParks and RecreationCommunity Center OperationsCore Community Center services and programs include fitness, instructional sports, nature and environmental education, cultural awareness, arts and crafts as well as leisure, social and specialty classes for youth, teen, adults and seniors. Our goal is to continue providing safe recreational programs and activities that contribute to the economic and environmental health and well-being of our citizens.17,81827,876IncreaseImprovedvolunteer community hours
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Youth Tennis ParticipantsParks and RecreationCommunity Center OperationsCore Community Center services and programs include fitness, instructional sports, nature and environmental education, cultural awareness, arts and crafts as well as leisure, social and specialty classes for youth, teen, adults and seniors. Our goal is to continue providing safe recreational programs and activities that contribute to the economic and environmental health and well-being of our citizens.52,48747,618IncreaseImprovedtennis sports youth children community
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311 Average Speed of Answer (seconds)Administration and Regulatory AffairsxOperationsManages 311 Call Center and responds to citizens' questions and requests for service. Organizes and manages the citywide records program and printing services contracts. Sells surplus city property through Asset Disposition.10673DecreaseImproved311 response time answer