City of Corvallis, Oregon
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City of Corvallis, OregonCity of Corvallis, Oregon
Alice A. Grucza, GISPGIS Coordinator
City of Corvallis, OregonCity of Corvallis, Oregon
The City GIS – Background/History Key Decisions Software – what, where, why Projects Engineering and GIS
City of Corvallis
Population: 52,950
Area: 13.99 square miles
Budget: $68.6M Operating
$34.9M Capital
GIS Staff: 3 FTE (Coordinator, 2 Analysts)
0.5 FTE Manager
OSU Intern Program
2000 GISMO use expands
2001 ESRI – Special Achievement in GIS Award
2002 Field data collection ArcPAD and iPAQ’s
2003 ICMA Grant - Playground Inventory IMMS
2003 Natural Features Inventory Project (NFI)
2006 ArcIMS/MapServer Projects Administrative tool NFI
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Brief HistoryBrief History
Key DecisionsKey Decisions Initial Software
Public Access to data. Never “marketed” GIS
Quality of data – accuracy builds confidence
Build on small steps and successes
New software – can be the needed key, or suicide
Data stewardship concept. Builds ownership
Organizational focused GIS vs. departmental
Build a broad base of support for the system
Training and ongoing support are imperative
Automation of routine processes is critical!
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SoftwareSoftware
ESRI software products - regional ‘de facto’ standard
Different software for different needs and purposes
ArcINFO Professional GIS creation and maintenance of GIS (GIS staff) ArcViewUser software for analysis and custom map creation capabilities
and/or data stewards GISMO Custom City software for viewing, query, standard reports,
mailing labels, simple maps
Arc Explorer Free User software.
ArcPAD Field data entry and maintenance
ArcIMS Intranet and Internet mapping services
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SoftwareSoftware
Legacy ArcView: GIS data creation and maintenance, custom solutions
Example - ArcView application for address maintenance
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GISMOGISMO
Custom Corvallis software 1999 PW with consultant (GeoNorth)
Visual Basic and Map Objects
Over 160 users - desk and mobile installs
PW’s maintenance management software
‘Common portal’ to programs, departments, sources, etc.
Links data to geographic location eg. scanned documents
License cost minimal (< $90 each install)
Easy to use – little training
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GISMOGISMO
Designed for PW
Expanded through the organization -- Planning, Development, Fire, Police, Dispatch, City Managers Office, Park & Recreation
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Public Works Department GIS integrated into work processes
Fire Department Mobile Mapping
Nine current laptop computers on first out apparatus 4 engines 1 truck 1 command vehicle 3 ambulances
ArcPADArcPAD
Street Division for sign inventory
Project failed three prior software tests
Partial inventory estimated > a year
Completed all in less than 4 months
Very successful!
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ArcPADArcPAD
Why is this software/hardware combination successful?
No keyboard required
Easy and simple to use
Flexible - crew changes are easy and quick
Portability – fits in a pocket
Direct link to GIS - shapefile editing
Crew’s work easier and more efficient
Vast array of iPAQ add-on accessories
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ArcPADArcPAD
Field data collection key component in Data Cycle
Provides a tool for field personnel to manage systems
Faster turn around time
GIS
MO G
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ArcPADArcPADICMA Grant Project
Playground Inventory & Maintenance Management
Expand technology to low-tech department
Streamline regular reporting and management efforts
Add significant GIS features into system
Low (and decreasing) budgets
Eager staff - desire to improve service
Partnership with Oregon State University
CS 461-462 student team
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Natural Features InventoryNatural Features InventoryCity of Corvallis - Geographic Information SystemCity of Corvallis - Geographic Information System
Two year project
Scientific inventory of natural features
Mandated by state land use law
Expand GIS into public policy decision arena
GIS á la ‘cart’ – powered HUGE datasets
Inter-disciplinary effort – Planners, Engineers, Foresters, GIS
Hugely successful
Analysis strengths demonstrated
Why use GIS?Why use GIS?
Geographic or location base to most city information and Geographic or location base to most city information and services (FGDC study 80% gov’t data location based).services (FGDC study 80% gov’t data location based).
Better information and analysis tools for decision making Better information and analysis tools for decision making and communicatingand communicating..
Same information to everyone not different versions, dates.Same information to everyone not different versions, dates.
Public access to information Public access to information
History of changes (Measure 37)History of changes (Measure 37)
Dynamic resource information increasing, improvingDynamic resource information increasing, improving
Data + Mapping production of custom mapsData + Mapping production of custom maps
-- Better Customer Service!
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Smart Maps Smart Maps provide provide
Smart Service Smart Service Delivery!Delivery!
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Geography matters to the City of Corvallis!Geography matters to the City of Corvallis!
Decision Support
Citizens
Inventory
GeographicKnowledge The World
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City GIS data & orthos at:ftp.ci.corvallis.or.us/pw/gis
CDs also at the Valley Library and Corvallis Benton County Library or
available for purchase ($10 each) at Public Works.
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GIS DataGIS Data
PC Installation in Van
First installation
late 1999
Industrial PC case
Std. Keyboard
15” Flat Screen
Inverter mounted in cargo area