Recent News

DGS Awarded a 2016 Baltimore Heritage, Inc. Award

The Department of General Services (DGS) was honored to receive the 2016 Historic Preservation Award for Restoration from the Board of Directors of Baltimore Heritage, Inc.

Roland Avenue Trolley Stop - after accident

Day of Service at Great Kids Farm

On June 16th, 29 DGS employees volunteered at Great Kids Farm to support Baltimore City Public Schools. Great Kids Farm engages Baltimore City Schools’ students at all grade levels to su

Weeding

EASTERN DISTRICT POLICE STATION FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION COMPLETED

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND June 15, 2016 – The Baltimore Police Department’s Eastern District Station is getting a facelift.

Eastern Interior Renovation

Employee Spotlight: Sagirah Jackson

The recently married Mrs. Sagirah Jackson is an Architect for the City of Baltimore in the Department of General Services.

Sagirah Jackson

June 2016 Employee of the Month: Donita Stewart

Congrats to Donita Stewart, the June 2016 Employee of the Month!

Donita and the Fiscal Department

Fleet Mechanics Upgraded their Electrical Skills

During the week of June 6th, DGS Fleet mechanics upgraded their electrical skills at an in-house 2-day training provided by General Motors.

Fleet Mechanics - GM Electrical Training

The Testing Cart…saving time and money.

Picture this scene…Fleet Management’s Central Garage, it’s a snowy night, Predrag Vujatovic (Lead Automotive Mechanic) and Davor Dragovic (Automotive Mechanic) have been working 16-hour shifts for

The Testing Cart

DGS Earns "Best Use of Data and Evidence" Award

The Department of General Services Facilities Maintenance earned an Outcome Budgeting Award for the “Best Use of Data and Evidence” for its demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practices in its Fiscal 2017 budget proposal. 

Best Use of Data and Evidence Award

CITY SAVES MILLIONS WHILE REPLACING FLEET EQUIPMENT DUE TO NEW FINANCING MODEL

DGS’s Fleet Management Division is responsible for the management and maintenance of more than 5,600 pieces of motorized equipment that are assigned to the various City agencies for use in performing a wide range of services which include plowing and sweeping the City streets, collecting refuse and recycling, and responding to medical emergencies.

Through the end of 2016, the City will have replaced close to 1,500 vehicles, which accounts for approximately 1/3 of the vehicle fleet. One major result, through investment in fleet renewal, has been a reduction of the backlog to $99.5 million. Over the past 3 years, Fleet Management has cut the expense of maintaining the City’s vehicle fleet by $1 million per annum

Robert Gibson - Baltimore City Fire Department Equipment Announcement

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