WS Item 42013
Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results
City Council
February 18, 2014
Why Survey?
City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Strategic Development / Budget Cycle
Research Structure
Research Structure
Research Structure
Statistical Significance
95%confidence level
SPIN B
N = 276
% = 34
Research Structure
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake residents?
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
About Nine out of Ten Report Being Satisfied with City Services
Service Satisfaction Decreases
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
X
X
X
Top-Two Box: Excellent or Very Good
Base: Total Respondents 2013 (803) – 2011 (812)
X Indicates significant difference between 2011 and 2013 at 95% confidence level
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
Top Ten Services -Importance
Patrol Neighborhoods, Buildings, and Businesses to Ward Off Criminals
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
Top Ten Services -Satisfaction
Maintain Appearance Of Parks, Landscapes, And Facilities
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
Statistically Significant Satisfaction Increases, 2013 vs. 2011
Services with Most Dissatisfaction
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
Manage Traffic Congestion
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
X
More Participants Agree
Traffic circulation has improved in residential areas
Traffic circulation has improved on the way into and out of town
Traffic circulation has improved in town overall
The City is doing a better job at providing travel convenience within the City
The City is doing a better job at managing traffic congestion
2013
Provide Pedestrian Pathways
Very Satisfied
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
X
X
X
Sidewalk Satisfaction Since 2005
X Indicates significant difference between 2013 and other years at 95% confidence level
Provide Pedestrian Pathways
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Base: Total Respondents 2013 (803)
92%
88%
“I am really happy with the large recycling bins--thank you!”
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
Base: Total Respondents 2013 (803)
Customer Service
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
92%
88%
88%
86%
86%
86%
82%
78%
71%
# of 2013 Gap Issues
3
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
# of 2011 Gap Issues
11
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
How well is the City performing in meeting the needs of Southlake Residents?
2013 Gap Issue
Where should the City focus its efforts in the future?
Where should the City focus its efforts in the future?
Maintain high quality of services
Where should the City focus its efforts in the future?
Provide Bicycle-Friendly Streets and Trails (32% Gap)
Manage Growth and Development (26%) Gap
Top Candidates for Improvement
Continue focusing on pathways
Where should the City focus its efforts in the future?
How will the City use this data going forward?
Department Business Plans
Department Work Plans
Scorecards
Budget Development
Summary
Questions?