FY18-19 and 19-20 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET - FIN

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

730.2530

Division Description The Geographic Information Systems Division (GIS) is part of the Administrative Services Department and provides geographic mapping and spatial data analysis and management citywide. This is a new division managed by the GIS Manager and reporting to the Assistant City Manager for Administrative Services. The City recognized the importance of geographic information services by funding a new position through a decision package in the Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 budget. The GIS Manager was hired in June 2017 to oversee the design, operation, and administration of the citywide GIS infrastructure. Prior to hiring the new position, GIS services were provided by a City Planner on a part-time basis, as well as other teammates using GIS on a more limited basis. The GIS Manager is in the process of establishing a GIS Program that integrates GIS with each City department. The current City GIS capabilities were assessed, and a GIS program vision for the City was developed. Our City GIS capabilities will continue to expand as the City invests in appropriate hardware, software, network and infrastructure capacity, and staff training. GIS is a key technology, and improvements in GIS capabilities will boost productivity for many City departments. Initiated process of providing most accurate addressing information possible for emergency responders by surveying City departments and representing the City at regional GIS groups that are developing mapping standards for emergency response addressing • Initiated integration of GIS with asset management systems, beginning with City Utilities • Increased GIS resources available to the City by producing customized GIS maps and data to meet regulatory and reporting requirements, acquiring updated parcel information from the County, and providing technical support to key City GIS users • Developed relationships with County, other cities, and regional GIS experts, and participated in regional GIS best practices initiatives Ensure future citywide access to GIS layers by updating obsolete City intranet map software (MHMaps) with software that is current, easy to modify and maintain, and that allows for a simple process for updating data layers and has technical support (Enhancing Public Safety, Protecting the Environment, Supporting our Community, Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture, Preserving and Cultivating Public Trust) • Create effective, efficient GIS working environment for key City GIS users (Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture, Preserving and Cultivating Public Trust) FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 Activity Goals • FY 2016-17 and 2017-18 Accomplishments • Hired GIS Manager in June 2017 • Completed initial assessment of GIS needs across all departments • Developed a GIS work plan •

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