City of Corvallis, Oregon Alice A. Grucza, GISP GIS Coordinator [email protected] 541.754.1742.
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City of CorvallisCity of CorvallisOregonOregon
Alice Grucza
GIS Coordinator
541.754.1742
City of CorvallisCity of CorvallisOregonOregon
The City GIS – Background/History Key Decisions Software – what, where, why Playground Inventory Natural Features Inventory
City of Corvallis
Population: 52,540
Area: 13.53 square miles
Budget: $61.3M Operating
$24.8M Capital
GIS Staff: 3 FTE (Coordinator, 2 Techs)
0.5 FTE Manager
OSU Intern Program
Brief HistoryBrief History
1985 - Decision to do mapping digitally - AutoCAD. 1989 - First GIS software applications purchased (GEO/SQL and
Oracle on OS2). 1989-1993 - “Core elements” of GIS developed - parcels, water,
sewer lines. Topographic and planimetrics captured within UGB (AutoCAD).
1993 - Benton County property database associated with parcel spatial data.
1994-95 - Transition to ArcCAD and ArcView – ESRI July 1995 - First ArcView users outside GIS trained. 1995-98 - Development & refinement resulted in 121 themes and
first orthophotos covering entire UGB.
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Brief HistoryBrief History
1999 - Development of GISMO custom interface - ‘common portal’ linking GIS/Data Warehouse/other data sources.
1999 - Present - Data Steward responsibilities agreed on and formalized. Experiments with field data collection methods.
2000 - GISMO use extended to other city departments and mobile installations.
2002 - Field data collection using ArcPAD on an iPAQ for Streets Division (street light and sign inventory).
2003 – ICMA Grant - Playground Inventory and Maintenance Management.
2003/2005 – Natural Features Inventory Project
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Key DecisionsKey Decisions
Initial Software Public Access to data. Never “marketed” GIS Quality of data – accuracy builds confidence. Build on small steps and successes. Recognize GIS is a “long-
term” investment. New software – can be the needed key, or suicide. Data stewardship concept. Users build and maintain the system
and retain responsibility for “their” data. Ownership. Organizational focused GIS vs. departmental Build a broad base of user support for the system. Providing
training and ongoing support are imperative. Automation of routine processes is critical!
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SoftwareSoftware
City of Corvallis uses ESRI software products. Different software product for different needs
and purposes. ArcINFO - Professional GIS software for creation and
maintenance of GIS data. (Mapping & GIS staff) ArcView - User software for those requiring analysis and
custom map creation capabilities and/or data stewards. GISMO - Custom City of Corvallis interface software for
viewing, query, standard reports, mailing labels, simple maps. Arc Explorer - User software to view data. ArcPAD – Field data entry and maintenance. ArcIMS – Intranet/Internet mapping services
Additional software – Manifold, MapServer
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SoftwareSoftware ArcView: Data Stewards for GIS data creation and
maintenance. Custom solutions. Example: Custom ArcView data entry application for site
address maintenance.
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Software GISMOSoftware GISMO
GISMO - Custom Corvallis interface software. Developed by PW with consultant (GeoNorth) in 1999. Visual Basic and Map Objects. Currently over 160 users - desk and mobile installs. Data entry point for PW’s maintenance management software. ‘Common portal’ to information from many different programs,
departments, sources, etc. Links many data types to their geographic location. Example:
scanned documents License cost is minimal (less than $90 each install) Easy to use. Requires minimal training to use effectively.
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Software - GISMOSoftware - GISMO
Designed for PW - now used throughout the organization, Planning, Development, Fire, Police, Dispatch, City Managers Office, Park & Recreation, etc.
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The City of Corvallis Public Works Departmentuses GIS and Data Warehouse technologies on a daily basis
Fire Department Mapping Prior to GIS
Current Mobile Mapping SystemFire Department
Nine current laptop computers on first out apparatus 4 engines 1 truck 1 command
vehicle 3 ambulances
Software ArcPADSoftware ArcPADGIS - Geographic GIS - Geographic
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ArcPAD first used by Street Division for sign inventory
Project failed with three prior software systems now exceeded all expectations.
Partial inventory estimated to take more than a year.
Completed in less than 4 months
Very successful – embraced by field personnel.
Software ArcPADSoftware ArcPADGIS - Geographic GIS - Geographic
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Why was this software/hardware combination successful?
No keyboard required. Easy and simple to use. Flexible – if crews want changes most are easy and quick to do. Portability – fits in a pocket. Links directly to GIS – direct shapefile editing Made the crew’s work easier and more efficient. Vast array of add-on accessories for iPAQ
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Field data collection is a key component in the Data Cycle
Provides a “tool” for crews to manage their systems
Faster turn around time
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Software ArcPADSoftware ArcPAD
ICMA Grant Project – Playground Equipment Inventory and Maintenance Management Program
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Expand technology to a low-tech department
Streamline regular reporting and management efforts
Add significant GIS features into the system
Low (and getting lower) budget opportunities
Eager staff looking for ways to improve service
Partnership with Oregon State University CS 461-462 Team
Software ArcPADSoftware ArcPADGIS - Geographic GIS - Geographic
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Custom programming
Web interface/database link
In use at P&R
Maintenance Idea of the Year award from International Northwest P&R Association
Natural Features InventoryNatural Features InventoryGIS - Geographic GIS - Geographic
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Natural features and hazards inventory of entire Urban Growth area
Scientific site inventories/assessments
2.5 year public process and policy development process
Next meeting 8 March at 5:30 pm Main Fire Station Meeting Room
GIS used as public policy decision tool
Natural Features InventoryNatural Features InventoryGIS - Geographic GIS - Geographic
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Inventory of hazard and non-hazard natural features within UGB:
Floodways, slopes, earthquake hazards, landslide runout areas, riparian, wetland, wildlife habitat, and isolated tree groves
Addresses Statewide Planning Goals 5, 6 and 7 (natural features, water quality and hazards)
Balance protection of natural features with need to provide housing and economic development opportunities
Establish significance and protection levels – high, some, none
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Mobile GIS (GIS a la Carte)
Power and Portability
Cheap
Exceeded expectations
Regular fixture
Why use GIS in Corvallis?Why use GIS in Corvallis?
Geographic or location base to most city information and Geographic or location base to most city information and services (FGDC study says 80% of gov’t data is location services (FGDC study says 80% of gov’t data is location based)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 Record retained of changes over time.Record retained of changes over time. Dynamic resource - information increasingDynamic resource - information increasing. 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!
It’s simply ...
Geographic Information SystemGeographic Information System
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 (including orthos) available at:
ftp.ci.corvallis.or.us/pw/gis
CDs also available at the Valley Library and Corvallis Benton County Library or available for
purchase ($10 each) at PW.
PC Installation in Van
First installation
late 1999
Industrial PC case
Std. Keyboard
15” Flat Screen
Inverter mounted in cargo area
PC Installation - Meter Van
2nd installation, done in early 2000.
Same PC case, monitor and keyboard (in a slide-in tray).
Added a printer.
Inverter mounted behind the monitor.
Uses GISMO and ArcPad.
PC Installation 1-ton Service Trucks
PC is a slim-profile case, mounted behind the seat.
Has dual hard-drives w/additional cooling fans
Same flat-screen monitor
Keyboard is wireless (infra-red)
Has a wireless Ethernet network card
DC-AC Inverter
Dual 12v Batteries
Infra-red keyboard
Most recent installations