1. GIS Solutions for Local Government Mark Schoenfelder Peter Jenkins 2 May 2008

2. GIS Solutions for Local Government GIS as the tool of choice for infrastructure management Successful implementation of GIS solutions for large cities and counties Can the same application be true for smaller governmental agencies

3. GIS Solutions for Local Government Return on Investment Increase Efficiency/Services More Informed Decisions Management of Infrastructure

4. GIS Solutions for Local Government Develop a survey to collect research ideas Interview a select group from respondents Research successful solutions Correlate and adapt ideas Study selected ideas for adaptation to smaller governments Document results

5. GIS Solutions for Local Government Identify types of data currently collected Partnership programs currently available Types of data willing to share with others Cost sharing possibilities

6. GIS Solutions for Local Government Deliverables –Report on “How to Justify a GIS” –Cost / Benefit Analysis Nugget Value –Develop a guide to assist a local government in GIS Implementation