Department of Public Service
William H. Franklin, P.E., Director
110 N. Westwood Avenue
Toledo, Ohio  43607
Phone:  419-245-1835
Fax:  419-936-7299

Mission Statement:  To provide quality, efficient and timely services to the citizens of the City of Toledo in the most cost-effective manner through the utilization of innovative practices, state-of-the-art technology and a courteous, well-trained workforce, with a heightened sense of pride and professionalism.

2009 GOALS

GOAL 1:
Implement the Toledo Leap Forward Refuse Collection Plan by Jan. 2009.  (100% COMPLETE)

GOAL 2:
Implement citywide automation for refuse and recycling collection by Dec. 31, 2009.  (IN PROCESS)

GOAL 3:
Improve snow and ice control procedures.  (100% COMPLETE)

GOAL 4:
Expand leaf to compost production as a Department of Public Service (DPS) intradepartmental cost-saving and revenue-generating project.   (IN PROCESS)

GOAL 5:
Install traffic control devices for the conversion of Jefferson Avenue (Erie to Summit); Huron Street (Washington to Madison); and Madison Avenue (Michigan to St. Clair) from one-way to two-way traffic flow.  (IN PROCESS)

GOAL 6:
Continue implementation of enhancements to traffic safety by improving the legibility and reflectivity standards of traffic control devices.  (IN PROCESS)

GOAL 7:
Implement energy-saving projects in City buildings to reduce costs.  (IN PROCESS)

GOAL 8:
Convert 10 marked Police vehicles to propane fuel systems to reduce energy costs by 40%.  (ON HOLD DUE TO FUNDING)
 
GOAL 9:
Maintain aggressive Tree Removal / Replacement Program.  (IN PROCESS)

GOAL 10:
Re-evaluate and perform mowing operations of City public lands.  (100% COMPLETE)