Pearland, Texas and Enterprise Wide GIS Bringing GIS to the Front Lines Author- Mike Masters Co-Author James Kelt
Presenters Mike Masters- GIS Coordinator The City of Pearland, Texas Richard DeLa Mater- GIS Specialist The City of Pearland, Texas Brian Sovik-Regional Manager Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.
Presentation Overview City Overview Year 1 Where do we start? Year 2 and 3 Get the Ball Rolling Beyond Push for the Future
City of Pearland Background Pearland is the fastest growing city in Brazoria County, positioned on a growth curve that extends well into the 21st century, fueled by an enviable location. However, Pearland's history goes far beyond the initial founding date. Native Indian inhabitants hosted their first European visitors in 1528. Such famous names as Cabeza de Vaca, La Salle, and Stephen F. Austin leap out from this tumultuous chapter in Texas' colorful history that traces the area's development to present-day Pearland. The tenacity of these early settlers formed the backbone of a thriving community that continues to grow, increasing from approximately 19,000 to 41,000 residents in the last decade alone (based on 2000 U.S. Census figures). In the spirit of our earlier settlers, we invite you to come for a visit, and stay for a lifetime!
Current Status Pearland is currently in Year 3 of a GIS Implementations Plan GIS Coordinator and GIS Specialist in house Numerous GIS software applications for enterprise wide GIS (ArcGIS( 9.x, ArcIMS,, SDE, LGviewer, LGcrimes, LGdispatch, LGmobile,, and Gismo GIS/ GPS Hardware- GIS, ArcIMS,, SDE servers; Trimble mapping grade GPS equipment and Leica Survey grade GPS equipment
Where Do We Start- Year 1
A Master Plan Needs Assessment GIS Implementation Plan Pilot Project Software Recommendations
Before the Plan Limited Limited GIS capabilities No enterprise wide mapping or software applications Less Less efficiency and productivity Paper Paper maps and AutoCAD data
V i i s s i i o n 1. Coordination Establish Enterprise-Wide GIS Leadership & Management Support Necessary Skills in Spatial Data Handling Wide Variety of Public Service Campus Needs 2. Data Standards 3. GIS Functionality 4. Data Creation & Maintenance Accurate, Reliable and Consistent Digital GIS Data Metadata Standards / Procedures Effective Use of GIS Three-Tiers of GIS Functionality Power Users Analytical Users Browser Users Spatial Data Handling to Acquire, Process, Score and Distribute Geo-Spatial Data 5. GIS Infrastructure Materials Technology and People Hardware Software People Networks 6. Public Service & Customer Relations Vision2 Improve Efficiency, Increase Productivity and Enhance Public Service
Show Quick Success Instant GIS! Develop base GIS data! Purchase ESRI software! Train incoming and existing personnel on GIS techniques Get the data out to the staff & public Maintain and develop new data layers and software Hired GIS consultant for data layer development and enterprise wide GIS software applications
Make the Big Push- Year 2 and 3
Hardware People Procedures Software Data
The Data Flow Internet Map Server ArcGIS 8.x ArcPad ArcView 8.x TM Spatial Database Engine (SDE) MapObjects GIS
Field Data Collection
Application Details - ArcIMS Internet and Intranet Solutions Powerful Data Distribution Tool Customizable
GISmo - Easy to Use GISmo Desktop Data Browser! Building Permit Screener! Floodway Notification! Re-Zoning Notification
Looking Glass
Annual Plan Update Keeping The Focus Recalibrate focus Progress Progress evaluation Technology changes are considered Organization changes are incorporated
Progress and Integration GIS GIS in every department GIS GIS available to all city employees Public Public Access Cost Cost Recovery on digital data and map products Analysis Analysis and Utility (CRA, Fire ISO Rating, GASB 34, and more )
Push for the Future Keep Keep moving forward- Training, software, hardware Learn Learn from past mistakes Analyze Analyze and review the health of the GIS Rally Rally support and encourage funding
Authors Mike Masters- GIS Coordinator City of Pearland, Texas 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, Texas 281-652 652-1693 James Kelt- Regional Manager Geographic Technologies Group 1809 Gilmer Road Suite 120 Longview, Texas 903-738 738-2560