Building a First Class GIS Building a First Class GIS for a Class Two Cityfor a Class Two City

City of GaryCity of Gary

Martin Brown, GSD/GSWMDMartin Brown, GSD/GSWMDAnnie Metcalf, PlanGraphics, Inc.Annie Metcalf, PlanGraphics, Inc.

March 10, 2005March 10, 2005

Gary’s Vision for Enterprise GISGary’s Vision for Enterprise GIS

• Enterprise Data ArchitectureEnterprise Data Architecture

• Foundation for current and future spatial Foundation for current and future spatial information initiativesinformation initiatives

• User-friendly ApplicationsUser-friendly Applications

• ““Spatially Enabling” Existing ApplicationsSpatially Enabling” Existing Applications

• Technology Supports Delivery of ServicesTechnology Supports Delivery of Services

AccomplishmentsAccomplishmentsandand

ApplicationsApplications

City Departments and Special DistrictsCity Departments and Special Districts• Gary Police DepartmentGary Police Department

– Police Video Surveillance SystemPolice Video Surveillance System

– Shot SpotterShot Spotter

• Department of Public WorksDepartment of Public Works

– Traffic Device ManagementTraffic Device Management

– Pavement Management and MaintenancePavement Management and Maintenance

• Department of General ServicesDepartment of General Services

– Pavement Management and Maintenance Pavement Management and Maintenance

• Department of RedevelopmentDepartment of Redevelopment

– Land Bank (Property Management)Land Bank (Property Management)

• Gary Sanitary DistrictGary Sanitary District

– Managing the Sewer NetworkManaging the Sewer Network

• Gary Storm Water Management DistrictGary Storm Water Management District

– Development of a Storm Water Management Plan based on Development of a Storm Water Management Plan based on Watershed ModelingWatershed Modeling

Parcel Finder - Locate CSOParcel Finder - Locate CSO

Parcel Finder - Buffer ResultsParcel Finder - Buffer Results

Parcel Finder – Mailing ListParcel Finder – Mailing List

Parcel Finder – Select by IDParcel Finder – Select by ID

GIS ApplicationsGIS Applications

Gary Police Department - Shot SpotterGary Police Department - Shot Spotter

• Gun shot impulsive sound of up to 160 dBGun shot impulsive sound of up to 160 dB

• Dispatcher notified in within 10 secondsDispatcher notified in within 10 seconds

• ShotSpotter located 80% of test shotsShotSpotter located 80% of test shots

• Average location was less than 40 feetAverage location was less than 40 feet

GIS ApplicationsGIS Applications

Gary Police Department – Video SurveillanceGary Police Department – Video Surveillance

• Wireless 802.11b – g NetworkWireless 802.11b – g Network

• Strongbox – Bullet Resistant, Climate Strongbox – Bullet Resistant, Climate Controlled Surveillance Cameras.Controlled Surveillance Cameras.

GIS ApplicationsGIS ApplicationsGary Police Department – Video SurveillanceGary Police Department – Video Surveillance

GIS ApplicationsGIS Applications

Department of Public WorksDepartment of Public Works

• Traffic Device ManagementTraffic Device Management

– Locate and maintain maintenance records for Locate and maintain maintenance records for automatic signalsautomatic signals

– Locate and maintain inventory of traffic and Locate and maintain inventory of traffic and street signsstreet signs

GIS ApplicationsGIS Applications

Department of General ServiceDepartment of General Service

• Pavement Management and MaintenancePavement Management and Maintenance

• Maintain maintenance records for Pavement Maintain maintenance records for Pavement management and replacementmanagement and replacement

– Locate Pot HolesLocate Pot Holes

– Monitoring curbs, gutters, and sidewalksMonitoring curbs, gutters, and sidewalks

GIS ApplicationsGIS Applications

Department of Redevelopment – Land BankDepartment of Redevelopment – Land Bank

• Manage and track all City Owner ParcelsManage and track all City Owner Parcels

– Property Acquisition and DisposalProperty Acquisition and Disposal

• 25 foot Lot Program25 foot Lot Program

• Lots for developmentLots for development

• DemolitionDemolition

GIS ApplicationsGIS Applications

Gary Storm Water Management DistrictGary Storm Water Management District

• Map Storm Sewer NetworkMap Storm Sewer Network

• Tracking Customer Service RequestTracking Customer Service Request

• Tracking BMPTracking BMP

• Water Shed ModelingWater Shed Modeling

GIS ApplicationsGIS ApplicationsGary Sanitary DistrictGary Sanitary District

• Mapping Combine Sewer NetworkMapping Combine Sewer Network

• Mapping CSOMapping CSO

– MonitoringMonitoring

• Large Diameter Cleaning ProjectLarge Diameter Cleaning Project

– All 20” to 132” linesAll 20” to 132” lines

– Storing VideoStoring Video

Share ApplicationsShare Applications• Land BankLand Bank

– RedevelopmentRedevelopment– Finance DepartmentFinance Department

• Lien ApplicationsLien Applications– GSDGSD– RedevelopmentRedevelopment

• Census Data QueriesCensus Data Queries– Community DevelopmentCommunity Development– PlanningPlanning

• Building PermitsBuilding Permits– Gary Storm Water Management DistrictGary Storm Water Management District– Building DepartmentBuilding Department– Finance DepartmentFinance Department

Gary: a Showcase GISGary: a Showcase GIS• ArcIMS late 2005ArcIMS late 2005

• Full Web Access 2006Full Web Access 2006

• Tangible Impact on:Tangible Impact on:

– Efficiency, service levels, effectivenessEfficiency, service levels, effectiveness

– Growth and revitalizationGrowth and revitalization

– Increasing staff capabilities Increasing staff capabilities

• Latest proven technologiesLatest proven technologies

• Widespread useWidespread use

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