1. Showcase Value, not Technology
When Going After Critical Datasets
- Fred Baltrusis (IndyGIS)

2. The Plan Obtain legals for all Taxing and TIF districts
Digitize any changes to existing data
Spread the word
Perform analysis for various departments
Incorporate into existing and new tools

3. Why so important? “Money, money, money, money…”
Accurate distribution of funds
Faster and more reliable depictions of potential changes
Increased efficiency
Data storage and central location

4. Data Characteristics 61 Taxing Districts
32 TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Districts
Not all contiguous
Extreme sizes

5. Contacts 30+ people 18+ offices City-County Council meeting minutes
Law library
Off-site archive files

7. Problems Encountered No responsibility Confusion Finger pointing
Suspicion
Fear
Poor record keeping
Data not centrally located

8. Oh yeah, MAPS!!!

11. Map Effects Township Assessors – got their attention
County Assessor – had not seen any TIF maps
Auditor – also impressed, very good to see the data in graphic form, reward cooperation
Bond Bank – may task a project manager with obtaining the legals, guarded

12. Next time… Communicate potential uses Team up with key departments
Showcase value of accurate, accessible data
Emphasize objectivity
Reward cooperation
Build relationships (always)
Use maps, etc. from start
Help others to see beyond “the way it’s always been”

13. Thanks for coming! Contact info: (317)