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                                       Strengthen Our Communities
                                            Improve Quality of Life and Place

                         Project                      Performance Measure(s)                Department(s)
             Merge Library and Document      Survey to gauge satisfaction of service and   Library Department
             Services Courier Service        ensure needs are still met               Document Services

             Summary:
             To identify efficiencies and cost savings, the Library and        Survey Responses
             Document Services teams are piloting a merged City-wide    120
             courier service, with the potential to significantly improve
             service in FY 2026.  The Library couriers deliver library    100
             materials between libraries to fulfill requests for items from    80
             other branches.  The well-used service allows a library    60
             patron to place holds on library materials to be delivered to
             their home branch for pickup.  Document Services Records    40
             Center Technicians visit a variety of City facilities regularly    20
             for mail delivery and records handling.
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             After research, it was determined that there was overlap    1st Qtr  2nd Qtr  3rd Qtr  4th Qtr
             and viable options to reshape the delivery system, still
             meeting the City's needs while streamlining the process.
             This team project anticipates a reduction in fleet vehicles,
             fuel usage, mileage, maximizes routes, and implements a
             collaborative approach to this City service.
















































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