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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM

MISSION STATEMENT:

The GIS function is budgeted in the Utilities Administration Department.
The mission of GIS is to provide access to spatial technologies
accompanied with knowledge and experience in order to enable staff and
citizens to utilize geographic data in their daily activities.

Services Provided
• Maps
• Data
• Custom Applications

Accomplishments in FY 2020-2021
• Modified the Development Projects map to allow Planning staff to make updates to project status,
rather than sending changes to the GIS office for processing.
• Created automated applications to extract as-built plans and plat document data, for use by Public
Works in filling requests from the public.
• Acted as IT\GIS coordinator for Parks Inventory Project, assisting Parks staff and their
consultant.

FY 2021-2022 Goals & Objectives

1. Maintain a geographic data framework, for use in creating and maintaining accurate maps used to
provide geographic data and analysis effectively and in a timely manner.
• Provide city staff and customers the appropriate geographic data, and tools for retrieval and
analysis of such data.
• Increase availability of data to staff and customers via desktop and web applications.
• Encourage data sharing partnerships to facilitate the City’s involvement in economic
development, public safety, land use and infrastructure initiatives.

2. Develop and maintain online site(s) for map and data distribution.
• Develop web-based datasets, maps, and applications.
• Reduce staff dependence on paper maps, using web-based maps, instead.
• Coordinate with IT Department on best practices for data storage and distribution methods.

3. Installation, training, and program development for ArcGIS Pro.
• Increase use of ArcGIS Pro, to replace ArcMap GIS, for GIS staff use.
• Replicate custom tools used in ArcMap GIS, for use in ArcGIS Pro.
• Begin transition of general staff use of ArcMap GIS, to ArcGIS Pro.

Measurable Outcomes:
• Appropriate data availability for all City staff and customers.
• Web maps and applications for access to geographic data and analysis, by staff and public.
• Replacement of ArcMap GIS for daily mapping tasks, using ArcGIS Pro, instead.

Contact: Kelly Klose, 817-276-4242

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