Patrick County maintenance report: 90 work orders in April, transfer station shipped 919.72 tons; shelter intake figures provided

County facilities staff reported operational metrics for April, including maintenance work orders, transfer-station volumes and animal-shelter intake and outcomes.

Staff said the county began using a new work-order tracking system April 1 and recorded 90 completed work orders during April with a total value of $6,525.38 and 323.19 staff hours. "Since the first month we started implementing the programs... our fine maintenance department was assigned and completed a total of 90 work orders for the month of April," the facilities presenter said.

Animal shelter figures: staff reported 34 dogs taken in in April (3 reclaimed by owners, 5 adopted, 3 transferred to local rescues) and 15 cats taken in (3 adopted, 4 transferred to local rescues).

Transfer station volumes: staff reported the transfer station shipped 919.72 tons out of the facility in April; of that, 686.24 tons were paid/weighted receipts and 233.48 tons were household trash left by citizens. Detailed breakdowns: general cleanup 75.46 tons; commercial 514.38 tons; construction 29.08 tons; furniture 4.24 tons; household trash 40.96 tons; tires 14.85 tons. Staff observed that citizens dispose of "8.98 tons a day of trash." Staff noted trailer shipments of recyclables and tires to regional recycling centers.

Why it matters: The figures provide operational transparency about county-maintained facilities and highlight staffing needs and recycling activity. Supervisors heard that the animal shelter is run by two employees and that staffing constraints had affected transfer-station operations.

Next steps: Staff offered the complete work-order report to supervisors and suggested the board or constituents request the report for further detail.