1. Embracing ArcGIS for Local Government Robert Parsons – GIS Director at Delaware County, OH Auditor’s Office Matt Bryant – Director of Product Development at Bruce Harris and Associates Anna Sokol – Account Manager at Esri Annie Parsons – Former GIS Director at Delaware County, OH Auditor’s Office

2. Project began in April 2013Project began in April 2013 In 2013, ArcIMS 9.2 was the software that was used for Auditor’s GIS Web ApplicationIn 2013, ArcIMS 9.2 was the software that was used for Auditor’s GIS Web Application The ArcIMS website was running for almost a decadeThe ArcIMS website was running for almost a decade ArcGIS 9.2 was the editing environment for parcel maintenanceArcGIS 9.2 was the editing environment for parcel maintenance Background of Project

3. Modern, user-friendly, easier accessibility of data, excellent performance, new data layers, new functionalityModern, user-friendly, easier accessibility of data, excellent performance, new data layers, new functionality Important that no IMS functionality was lost for current user baseImportant that no IMS functionality was lost for current user base Future support of field collection and mobile appsFuture support of field collection and mobile apps Use of AGOL to streamline to other maps and apps for the countyUse of AGOL to streamline to other maps and apps for the county Accessible and usable on both tablets and PCsAccessible and usable on both tablets and PCs New GIS Website Requirements

4. ArcGIS for Local Government Your Needs General GIS Platform Needs Industry Specific Needs OrganizationalNeeds ArcGIS Platform (Desktop, Mobile, Server, Online) Changing the way you deploy GIS Your project… DIY 3 rd Party Apps Consulting …traditional GIS approaches can be slow, risky, and expensive

5. ArcGIS for Local Government Your Needs General GIS Platform Needs Industry Specific Needs OrganizationalNeeds ArcGIS Platform (Desktop, Mobile, Server, Online) Changing the way you deploy GIS Your project… DIY 3 rd Party Apps Consulting Focused Maps & Apps Local Government Information Model ArcGIS for Local Government …reducing time, risk and cost so GIS is easier to deploy and maintain

6. http://solutions.arcgis.com/local-government/gallery Esri Local Govt Resources

7. Auditor’s New GIS Website www.delco-gis.org/auditor

8. 1.) Assessment of the current Geodatabase, server environment, software, scripts and GIS website. 2.) Determination of the best course of action for the upgrading of the database, software, etc. from 9.2 to 10.1. 3.) Begin talking to Bruce Harris and Associates about a two phase project. Phase 1: Database upgrade and CAMA extract Phase 2: Website implementation 4.) Made a detailed review of all databases, SQL Server, scripts and website to capture all current functionality. 5.) Plan for server environment needed to be created. Planning

9. 6.) Determination was made about the following: ArcGIS Online would be a large component of the upgradeArcGIS Online would be a large component of the upgrade Use local government data model for publicationUse local government data model for publication Use JavaScript API to develop new websiteUse JavaScript API to develop new website Upgrade to 10.1Upgrade to 10.1 7.) Parallel environments had to be run for both editing and publication for a while until new site was released. 8.) Assessment of all Esri licensing 9.) Bruce Harris and Associates was selected for both phases of the project because of their database and website development expertise and because of their ability to work together on projects successfully with clients. Planning (cont.)

10. Phase 1 tasks were as follows: Scripting of nightly CAMA extractsScripting of nightly CAMA extracts Gizinta script field mapping from Production database to Publication database *Gizinta script field mapping from Production database to Publication database * All CAMA and parcel creation and manipulation scripts (including how to handle condo and multiple address parcels) *All CAMA and parcel creation and manipulation scripts (including how to handle condo and multiple address parcels) * Upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to 2012Upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to 2012 Installation of ArcGIS Server 10.1Installation of ArcGIS Server 10.1 Scheduling backupsScheduling backups Bruce Harris Implementation

11. Internal tasks for Phase 1: Initial server and database environment setupInitial server and database environment setup Creation of all raster mosaics & cacheCreation of all raster mosaics & cache Cartography and maintenance of map documents for all servicesCartography and maintenance of map documents for all services Creation of services – dynamic & cachedCreation of services – dynamic & cached Creation of webmapsCreation of webmaps Development of popupsDevelopment of popups Development of ArcGIS Online websiteDevelopment of ArcGIS Online website Server creation and maintenanceServer creation and maintenance Editing procedures upgradeEditing procedures upgrade Training procedures defined and training completionTraining procedures defined and training completion County Implementation Tasks

12. Bruce Harris implementation of Phase 2 began in October 2013. Their tasks were as follows: Creation of search functionality for website *Creation of search functionality for website * JavaScript website application *JavaScript website application * County tasks included for Phase 2: Design and mock-up of the websiteDesign and mock-up of the website Functionality requirements for websiteFunctionality requirements for website Beta testing of websiteBeta testing of website Phase 2

14. ArcGIS Server 10.1 (clustered environment)ArcGIS Server 10.1 (clustered environment) SQL Server 2012SQL Server 2012 Production environment (for editing)Production environment (for editing) Publication environment (for services, etc) which is based on the Esri Local Government Information ModelPublication environment (for services, etc) which is based on the Esri Local Government Information Model Gizinta scripting was used to go from Production to Publication environmentGizinta scripting was used to go from Production to Publication environment Modified ArcGIS Local Government basemap used for servicesModified ArcGIS Local Government basemap used for services Test environment for upgrade to new versionsTest environment for upgrade to new versions ArcGIS Online for cartography and popups for mappingArcGIS Online for cartography and popups for mapping Components

15. Bruce Harris extensive experience with parcel environmentsBruce Harris extensive experience with parcel environments Bruce Harris expertise in database development and data migrationBruce Harris expertise in database development and data migration Bruce Harris experience in website development and knowledge of ArcGIS Online technologyBruce Harris experience in website development and knowledge of ArcGIS Online technology Esri’s Local Government Information Model, Local Government Solutions at Esri and ArcGIS OnlineEsri’s Local Government Information Model, Local Government Solutions at Esri and ArcGIS Online Esri server and desktop suite of products and their Columbus office’s willingness to help us to succeedEsri server and desktop suite of products and their Columbus office’s willingness to help us to succeed Team Environment - Resources Leveraged

16. Delaware County’s internal GIS and IT team Server environmentsServer environments Database environmentDatabase environment Editing environmentEditing environment Publication environmentPublication environment Testing environmentTesting environment Intimate knowledge of data and application requirementsIntimate knowledge of data and application requirements ArcGIS Online environmentArcGIS Online environment Team Environment - Resources Leveraged (cont.)

17. Leveraged Auditor’s JavaScript application to quickly develop and deploy an internal application for Environmental Services within weeks of the Auditor’s applicationLeveraged Auditor’s JavaScript application to quickly develop and deploy an internal application for Environmental Services within weeks of the Auditor’s application Completing development on the mobile Auditor’s GIS applicationCompleting development on the mobile Auditor’s GIS application Since Deployment of Website

18. Development of more JavaScript applications (i.e. engineering, public safety, board of elections)Development of more JavaScript applications (i.e. engineering, public safety, board of elections) Paperless appraisal projectPaperless appraisal project Continue to grow relationships within Delaware County to create a better a world through GISContinue to grow relationships within Delaware County to create a better a world through GIS What’s Next?

19. Thank you for attending!!! Questions??? Email: rparsons@co.delaware.oh.us Email: matt@bruceharris.com Email: asokol@esri.com