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Citizens Services


Department Head- Oswaldo Mestre, Jr.
Phone Number- (716) 851-4229 or (716) 851-4890 (Call and Resolution Hotline)
Address: 218 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202

Description of the Division:
 
The Division of Citizen Services was created within the Executive Department to establish and maintain a centralized computer based system and procedures for receiving, processing and responding to inquiries, service requests, complaints and suggestions from citizens in a timely, accurate and professional manner.  This Division has developed a centralized response center for citizen complaints, requests for services, and making referrals to appropriate departments, agencies and other service providers.
 
Since its inception, the Division has acquired several ancillary programs aimed at working with residents, block clubs and organizations to better service the community.
 
Division Objectives:
  1. Create, implement, and sustain a centralized call system capable of resolving non-emergency service requests with faster response times and higher rate of resolution than previous systems. (311 call center)
  2. Efficiency gains in grade and volume of service calls for quality-of-life issues within the division’s ancillary programs while reducing costs. (Clean & Seal, Impact Team)
  3. Continuing support of the rejuvenation of inner-city neighborhoods through restoration efforts, educational programming, and safety agendas. (Weed & Seed)
  4. Redoubling of efforts towards keeping area neighborhoods drug and crime free through the use of Clean Sweeps; sweeps also to contain greater interdepartmental involvement. (Save Our Streets)
  5. Creation and deployment of a Citizen’s Participation Academy to create greater rapport between city officials and residents.
  6. Creation and implementation of a centralized Block Club registry and a block club incubator in conjunction with the Buffalo Board of Block Clubs.