LTC 186-2025 Cleanliness Index Results for FY 25 Quarter 2Docusign Envelope ID: FA875500-840F-484D-A9C1-0964A3B0C66C
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
() '() __ �• FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager uu,c, LfJ/Zf w�
DATE: May 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Cleanliness Index Results for FY 25 Quarter 2
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to communicate the results of the Cleanliness
Index for Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 2 (January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025).
Key Q2 Metrics:
•Citywide Cleanliness Index Rating: 1.59
•Citywide Cleanliness Index Compared to FY 25 Quarter 1: 5.3% change
•Citywide Percent Assessments Meeting Target of 2.0: 89.9%
Background
The Miami Beach Public Area Cleanliness Index is an objective measurement of performance
ranging from 1.0 (Extremely Clean) to 6.0 (Extremely Dirty) and includes assessments of
litter/trash, garbage cans/dumpsters, organic material, and fecal matter (attachment A).The scale
used is as follows: 1.0 extremely clean, 2.0 clean, 3.0 somewhat clean, 4.0 somewhat dirty, 5.0
dirty and 6.0 extremely dirty. The results of the assessments are used to monitor the impacts of
recently implemented initiatives to target areas for future improvements and assure the quality of
services. Quarterly sample sizes are set to ensure no greater than a ± 5.0 percentage point
sampling error given the 95% confidence level for each of the public areas assessed.
The City tightened the target for the Citywide and area-specific cleanliness indicators from 2. 0 to
1.5 -the lower the score on the cleanliness index indicates a cleaner area. This target continues
to be the same to date. As important, the City also has a goal to ensure that 90 percent of
assessments score 2.0 or better, with awareness to seasonal fluctuations. The scores are
compared to the same quarter in prior years to account for seasonal variations.
Summary of the Cleanliness Assessment Results FY 25 Quarter 2
The Citywide Cleanliness Index score for FY 25 Quarter 2 is 1.59, positioning it about midway
between 1.0 (extremely clean) and 2.0 (clean). Additionally, 89.9% of all public area assessments
scored 2.0 or better. While there have been changes compared to both the previous quarter and
the same quarter in previous fiscal year, overall performance remains strong, reflecting the city's
continued commitment to citywide cleanliness. During the quarter, a total of 10,593 unique
assessments were conducted throughout the city.
186-2025
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Positive and Stable Areas in FY 25 Quarter 2
• Streets -Streets achieved a score of 1.61, with 90.7% of streets assessed scoring 2.0 or
better. The streets assessed performed well with minimal changes compared to the
previous quarter. Commercial entertainment streets scored 1.60, with 91.5% of
assessments scoring 2.0 or better. Commercial non-entertainment streets scored 1.61 with
91. 7% of assessments scoring 2.0 or better. Residential streets scored 1.47 with 93 .6% of
assessments scoring 2.0 or better. Organic material and litter/trash remain areas of focus
reaching 1.89 and 1.92 respectively in commercial entertainment areas and1 .91 and 1.92
respectively in commercial non-entertainment areas.
• Parks -Parks scored 1.38 , with 95.8% of assessments scoring 2.0 or better reflecting a
strong performance for the quarter. The key areas for improvement identified are organic
material in bark parks, litter/trash and organic material at beach access points and organic
material on pedestrian trails.
• Sidewalks -Sidewalks scored 1.54 with 91 .6% of assessments scoring 2.0 or better . The
key areas for improvement identified are litter/trash and organic material in commercial
entertainment and commercial non-entertainment areas, as well as organic material in
residential areas.
• Beaches -Beach areas maintained by Miami Beach scored 1.53, with 92.1 % of
assessments scoring 2.0 or better . Beach areas serviced by the county scored 1.54, with
92.1 % of assessment scoring 2.0 or better . The key area for improvement identified is
organic material for areas maintained by both the city and the county.
Areas of Focus in FY 25 Quarter 2
• Alleys -Alleys scored 1.91 with 80.4% of the assessments scoring a 2.0 or better.
Litter/trash and organic material contributed the most to the low scores reaching 2.43 and
2.25 respectively during the quarter. In the South Beach area, scores reached 1.93 and
most low scores were noted during weekday daytimes and weekend nighttimes.
• Waterways -Waterways scored 1.88, marking a 4.6% improvement compared to the
previous quarter, with 80.8% of assessments scoring 2.0 or better. Litter/trash and organic
material were the main drivers of the score reaching 1.63 and 1.92 in non-hotspot areas
respectively and 1.96 and 2.14 in hotspot areas respectively for the quarter. In addition
hotspot area scores reached 1.96 during weekday daytimes and 2.16 during weekend
daytimes.
• Parking Lots -Parking lots scored 1. 77, with 81.6% of assessments scoring 2.0 or better.
Litter/trash and organic material factors were the main drivers of the low scores reaching
2.50 and 2.30 respectively in commercial entertainment areas and 2.25 and 2.09
respectively in commercial non-entertainment areas. Locations in the South Beach area,
such as P13, P20 and P22, achieved scores of 2.12, 2.06 and 2.09, respectively. Locations
in the North Beach area, such as P81, P86 and P88 recorded scores of 2.16, 2.34 and 2.03
respectively. To address these issues, the Sanitation Division has replaced all smaller
garbage cans in the parking lots with larger Victor Stanley trash cans. This upgrade will
significantly reduce the occurrence of overloaded trash cans across surface lots. BL,Jilding
on this improvement, Sanitation will focus efforts in the coming quarter on addressing the
organic material factor, particularly the accumulation of fallen leaves.
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Target= 1.5 or better FY 19 FY24 FY25
% %
% change change
change from
FY Score FY Score Ql Q2 from from base
prior prior FY
same year
Qtr Qtr same
Public Area Qtr
Overall Citv Score .51 5.3% 21 % -1. %
Streets 1.59 1. % 18.4% -0.6%
Commercial -Entertainment 1.56 % 18.5% -1.2%
Commercial -Non-Entertainment 1.58 % -1. %
Residential 1.51 % -%
Alleys 1.89 % % 1. %
Sidewalks % 1. -.1%
Commercial -Entertainment .% % %
Commercial -Non-Entertainment % 1.3%
Residential .7% % -8.8%
Parks 2. % 20.0% -10.4%
Parking .7 0 16.4% -11.1%
Waterwa)t'. 1.71 -.6% .% 18.2%
Beach Area
Miami Beach Responsibility Only 1 .51 .5% .7% .%
Miami -Dade County Responsibility 1.55 .% .% -%
1.0-1.4 99
1.50-1.999
2.0-6.0
,% of assessments scoring 2.0 or better (target=90"/4) FY 19 FY24 FY25
%
% % change
change change from
from base FY Score FY Score Ql Q2 from prior FY prior year
Qtr same same
qtr Qtr (FY
Public Area 19)
Citvwide -% -% 7 %
Streets 0.9% -.3% .0%
Commercial -Entertainment -% -% 7 %
Commercial -Non-Entertainment 3.5% -2.9% 10.2%
Residential 9.9%
Alleys .% .2%
Sidewalks .5%
Commercial -Entertainment 3.8%
Commercial -Non-Entertainment 4.0%
Residential
Parks
Parking -%
Waterwa)t'. .% -.% -%
Beach Area
Miam i Beach Respons i bility Only -4.3% -5 % %
Miami-Dade County Responsibil i ty 2. % % %
90.0-100%
80.0-89.9%
79 .9% and below
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Cleanliness Key Intended Outcome
Cleanliness continues to be listed in our community surveys as a key driver affecting overall
quality of life. In addition, in the 2024 survey, residents and businesses rated cleanliness as one
of the services the City should strive not to reduce. In fact , 41.8% of respondents rated
cleanliness as the top and most important city service, while also identifying it as a top
opportunity for improvement the city should focus . Additionally, 64% of residents surveyed
indicated they were satisfied or very satisfied with cleanliness in their neighborhoods. The
Cleanliness Index interactive dashboard of historical and current data is available on SharePoint
and can be accessed through the following link :
https://miamibeach.sharepoint.com/dept/orgdev/8I/SitePaqes/Cleanliness-Dashboard.aspx
Next Quarter Assessments
City part-time staff is conducting cleanliness assessments every quarter. If you or any member of
your team is interested in participating in the City' s Public Area Cleanliness Index, please contact
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld , Chief Educati on and Performance Officer.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Attachment A-Cleanliness Index Scoring Guide
c : Maria Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
David Martinez , Assistant City Manager
Mark Taxis , Assistant City Manager
John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director
William Macdonald, Parking Department Director
Hernan Cardeno, Code Compliance Director
Amy Knowles , Chief Resiliency Officer Environment & Sustainability
Bradford Kaine, Public Works Director
Ron Mumaw, Facilities and Fleet Management Director
Jason D. Greene, Chief Financial Officer
os Dr. ~sli li\5enfeld , Chief Education and Performance Officer
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Clean
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Attachment A
not void of litter, but may conta n an
nee of litter
war n r,
u . Can Is free of items I.e.
• Fecai matter Is not v,sible .
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• Can is in good WOtklng order
fu ll. Isolated • ece of tras
Can is free of
of a 10 step distance paved area Is • Past res idue
all organic materials, but no more attempt was maoe to clean
ea . tes due was left behind.
• Small to moderate amounts of ,tter. Utter
accumulation shoold account to less lhan 10 ma ll
pieces 01 2-4 pieces of large litter. but no more
than 10% of the entire assessed area .
• Can is func:wn ing, but Is ful
can be seen from the eye lev
the ra in guard .
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Clean
paved area Is
no more than
• Cons.srently scattered trash . The trash
accumulabon should aocount to more lhan 10
pieces of sma litter or over 4 pieces of large ti tter ,
but no more tlian 10% of the en~re assessed
area .
• One nstance of fecal matter is present on the
public area.
• Can s fu ll and there is trash above the ra11
guard.
• Can is in a usab e and work ing oondibon, but
conta ins Rem (i.e. stlckers, graffib) on them
and/or some damege (ex. dents ).
4
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Ditty
5
Ditty
II
Extremely
Ditty
• Between 30% • 50¾ of a 10 step~ area is •, • wo instances of reca l matter are present on
covered by organic materla s. the pu ic area.
• 2 to 3 instances of organic mater ial
accum lation caused by stand ing water/poor
dra inage. The organic material is beg inning to
tum brown .
• Cons stent accumulation or trash. There are
multiple pl es of trash coos ting of more than 10
pieces of small II ter or over 4 pieces of large
litter.
• Over 50% of paved area Is covered by organic
materials . Over 10 p eces of large organic
materials .
• 3-4 instances of organic matenal accumulation
caus r draina e.
• Area Is blocked by an accumulation of tras h
and litter. Illegal dumping may be evlden
Hazardous materials on the street.
• 90-100% of paved area is covered with organ ic
material. The organic material has tumed
bro
• Over 5 instances of organic material
accumulat on caused by standing water and
rdraina e.
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• Can l fu ll and there is trash abOve the raln
guard and beg inning to overflow.
• A large area or the can contains ems ~.e.
stickers or raffib ) on them .
• Th ee instances or ecal ma tt e, are presen t
on the public area.
• Can is fu ll and trash has overflOwed to the
ground. In some cases . there 1s a
ra t/roden insect in es ation.
• Can Is covered or items (i.e. stickers or
raffi!I and needs to be re laced.
• Four 01 more ins ances of fecal matter are
present on the pu ic area.
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Clea nlin ess Index for Waterwa s
1
Extremely
CINn
2
CINn
3
Somewhat
CINn
4
Somewhat
Dirty
5
Dirty
e
Extremely
Dirty
Note :
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• No litter and/or debris floating on °' In lhe water
and up to the high bde wa181fflar1<. No signs of
floatlng fiq uld .
• Isolated pieces of litter float ng on or In the en re
area of water and up to the high tide watermark.
No signs of floating riquid .
• Sm all am ount of loller Including floating liquids .
such as oil. This includes litter ftoatlng on the
wa ter or In the water and up to the high tide
wa termark. Mote than two pieces of litter and less
than 5% of about a 20 sq . foot area of water up lo
the high tide watermark are covered by fi tter. but
occurring n no more lhan 10% of the enllre water
area up to the high tide wa termark being
assessed .
• Small to mod erate amounts of Utter, lnctuding
floa ting llqu1ds, such as oll. Between 5% and 10%
of about a 20 sq . foot area of water up to the high
tid e waterm ari< is covered by ~tier, but occurring In
no m0<e than 10% of the entire water ar a being
assessed.
• Slight unnatural or foul smell is being emitted .
• Consi stent aocumulalion of trash Including floating
liquids. such as oil. Between 10% and 25% of
about a 20 sq . foot area of water up to the high
tide wa term arl< ,s covered by l,uer, but occurring in
no mora than 10% of the entire water area up to
the high 6de watennar1< being assessed .
• One extra-large p,eco or liner . such as a tire . a
groceiyca etc..
• Suon unnatura l or foul smell is beln emitted.
• U11ge accumulation of litter and trash inctud ing
floa ting liqu ds, such as oil Over 25% of about a
20 sq . foot area of wat er area up to the high tide
watermark are covered by IIUer. There may be
evidence of "legal dumping ,
• Two 01 more extra-large pieces of litter, such as
bres, a grocery carts , e1c.
• Very strong unnatural or foul smell is being
em ftted .
Whe n asses sing litte r/tras h for all area s:
• No or Isolated Instances of small fresh organic
ma leriaL
• No large organic ma1en'al , such as lree limbs or
palm fronds in the va1er and up to the high tide
watermark .
• Less than 10% of about a 20 sq . foot area of
water and up to the high llde watermar1< Is
covered by organic malenal , but ocaming In no
more than 10% of the en re water area.
• No la,ge organlc ma1enal , such as tree r.mbs 01
palm fronds In the water and up to the h gh tide
atermark .
• Between 10% -30% of about a 20 sq . fool area
of water and up 10 the high fide watermark Is
covered by organic material, but occurring i n no
mote than 10% of the en6re water area.
• Betw en 1 and 3 p eces of large organ,c
material , such as tree tombs 01 palm fronds In
the water and up to the high tide watermark .
• Between 30% • 50% of about a 20 sq , fool area
of water and up to the hig tide watermark s
covered by organic material .
• Between 4 and 10 pieces of large org anic
material , such as tree tombs°' palm fronds In
the water and up to the high tide watermark.
• Over 50 % of aboul a 20 sq . foot area of water
and up to the high tide w;,termark are covered
by organ ic material. but occurring In no more
than 10% of the n~re wa ter area up to the high
tid e watermark .
• Over 10 pieces of large organic ma terial , such
as tree limbs°' palm fronds in the water and up
to the high tide wa termark.
• 90-100% o the water and up to the h gh tide
wtermark is covered by organ c ma terial.
• If the li tte r dens it y for the obse rv ed condition is occurring between 10-25% of th e assessed area , then add 1 po in t on
the ra ti ng scale.
• If the li tter de nsity for the obse rv ed co ndition Is occu rring more than 25% of the assessed area , th en add 2 poin ts on
the rat in g scal e.
Wh en assess ing orga ni c ma terial for all areas :
• If organ ic mate ri al dens ity for the obse rv ed conditi on is occurring in more than 10% of the entire assessed area , then
add 1 po int on the rati ng scale .