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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION

(119-180-19)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is under the general direction of Information Technology Director. GIS
provides geographic information and geographic data management services to all City departments. The City's GIS operates to
help analyze City infrastructure and assist citizens and employees in making informed decisions regarding existing conditions
and future needs. The GIS division supports Property Assessment, Public Safety, Economic Development, Permitting, Capital
Improvements, Environment, Transportation, Public Works Asset Management, and many other issues related to City
government. Specific services include system integration strategies, software and data needs analysis, software support, data
analysis, data conversion, map production, interactive map web pages, and geographic database management.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION GOALS:
1. Manage a centralized GIS database management system to ensure data integrity, accuracy and reliability of citywide
infrastructure.
2. Increase productivity and work efficiency by providing effective GIS solutions to streamline City processes in and between
departments.
3. Provide GIS Support and training for City departments.
4. Collaborate with other agencies through data sharing opportunities.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Improve GIS applications and increase the accessibility of GIS data to City staff.
2. Manage advance GIS Web Interface for better data sharing and ensure deliveries of the most current data.
3. Acquire high resolution aerial imagery that can serve numerous purposes for various departments within the City and provide
better data interpretations.
4. Continue to develop new GIS data layers for the Police, Fire, Economic Development, Public Works, Community
Development, and Parks and Recreation departments.
5. Conduct data analysis to support better decision making.
6. Assist Public Works to comply with state and federal standards in storm water management.
7. Manage Public Works Lucity asset management, mobile solution system, and work order system.
8. Provide NETCOM Dispatch Center with geofile, address verification, Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) map, and GIS support.
9. Import Tarrant County Appraisal District Tax information into GIS and provide tax analysis support.
10. Track infrastructure changes and provide demographic forecast for future planning.

SERVICE LEVEL ANALYSIS:
FY 2019-20
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19 Adopted
SERVICES PROVIDED Actual Budget YE Proj. Budget
Web GIS Users 100 110 110 115
Advanced GIS Users performing Analysis
and developing detailed maps 15 15 15 15

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