Building Support for GIS June 7, 2007 – ICIT Midyear Conference

Alternate GIS Track Summary  GIS Basic Training  Capabilities of GIS  Building Support for GIS  Planning for GIS

Session Overview  30 to 40 minute presentation  General Discussion

Rick’s Top Ten List for Building a GIS? 1. Disaster Recovery (digital backups) 2. General Map Production 3. Land Records Management 4. E911 (Phase 2 compliance) 5. Emergency Management 6. Reduce Phone Calls and Counter Traffic 7. Increase Public Access (Internet) 8. Asset Management (signs, culverts, etc.) 9. Code Enforcement (Sex Offenders) 10. Use Up Surplus Funds 10. Use Up Surplus Funds

What is the biggest concern in starting GIS ?

Changes to Expect  Budget  Workflow  Technology  Personnel  Products (maps, data, and services)  Reduced Phone Calls and Visits

A Hard Change Going From Hardcopy Maps

And Hand Drawn Plats

To this: Online Access

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. - Alexander Graham Bell ( )

The Foundation of GIS  Administrative Support  Trained Staff (Standard and Advanced)  Informed Public How do we get this?

Phases in Building Support  Phase 1 - Networking and Training  Phase 2 - Sample Projects  Phase 3 - Form Coalition  Phase 4 - Needs Assessment

User Groups and Organizations  ICIT – Iowa Counties Information Technology (IT/GIS) ISAC affiliateISAC affiliate  IGIC – Iowa Geographic Information Council  Regional User Groups Eastern Iowa GIS User Group (EIOWAGIS) Eastern Iowa GIS User Group (EIOWAGIS) Central Iowa ArcUser Organization (CIAO) Central Iowa ArcUser Organization (CIAO) Siouxland User Group (SLUG) Siouxland User Group (SLUG) Phase 1 – Networking and Training

Training Resources 1. Purchase a copy of software or use an evaluation version Download public domain data 3. Online training is available 4. ICIT Sponsored Training July 9-10 th - Introduction to ArcGIS I - Des Moines 5. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop - $ includes 6 month evaluation of ArcView Phase 1 – Networking and Training

Free Data Resources  Iowa DNR  Johnson County streaming map servicesstreaming map services  Iowa Geographic Map Server ortho.gis.iastate.eduortho.gis.iastate.eduortho.gis.iastate.edu

Iowa DNR -

You can add all of the data that is provided here:

Into ArcMap

ortho.gis.iastate.edu

Streaming Map Services  Requires ArcMap (ArcView) and Internet Connection

Start ArcMap Add Data Tool

Choose “Add ArcIMS Server”

Enter for URL and check on “jcmap”, then click OK

Double click on “

Double click “jcmap”

You Can Zoom In, Pan Around, Zoom Out

Turn on Aerial Photography

Other Data Can Be Added

We Can Add Features

Phase 2 – Sample Projects  Showcase existing online services  Demonstrate software capabilities  Present projects completed in other organizations

Phase 3 - Coalition 1. An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations. 2. A combination into one body; a union. 3. A group of usually two to six male lions that drive off and replace the male lions in a pride in order to mate with the females and protect the resulting offspring. Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Johnson County GIS Coalitions  Informal Group Initially  GIS Policy Committee  GIS Technical Advisory Team  GIS Coordination Group

Informal Group  Several People Interested in GIS  Informal structure

GIS Policy Committee  Formally recognized by Board of Supervisors  Consists of Department staff and Board representatives  Formulates policy for Board approval

GIS Policy Committee at Johnson County  Provided structure for the GIS planning process  Lobbied for development of GIS and GIS Coordinator position

GIS Technical Advisory Team  Department staff that use GIS on a regular basis  Consists of users at different levels  Sounding board for new ideas  “User Community”

GIS Coordination Group  Local GIS users in Johnson County  Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville, and the University of Iowa  Used for project coordination 2006 Orthophotography and Planimetrics2006 Orthophotography and Planimetrics  Share resources (data and services)

Phase 4 – Needs Assessment  Levels department department enterprise (organization wide) enterprise (organization wide)  Follows education and promotion efforts  Often conducted by a service provider

Needs Assessment Purpose  Analyze current workflow  List current products and services  Interview staff  Review current network, software and hardware

Grants –

Thank You!  Rick Havel GIS Coordinator Johnson County Information Services 913 S. Dubuque St., Suite 203 Iowa City, Iowa phone: fax: 