As the managing partner for the LINK-GIS consortiums, the GIS Administration Department plays a crucial role in providing geospatial information services and mapping to city and county agencies, including fire, police, and EMS; the regional water and sanitation districts; property valuation administration; school districts; area businesses; and residents. This involves a wide range of application development, data automation, spatial analysis, mapping and data delivery services to support emergency response, infrastructure planning, property assessment, community planning, education, commercial activities, and community development.
Typical activities include:
- developing digital data, maps, databases, and on-line mapping;
- fostering partnerships and coordinating related projects with other agencies;
- providing local leadership and expertise related to GIS activities; and
- providing secure access to custom GIS data, applications, and products.