Tools for GASB34 Implementation GIS/GPS Geographic Technologies Group February, 2002 Curtis Hinton Goldsboro, NC Augusta, GA Raleigh, NC Boynton Beach, FL Houston, TX http://www.geotg.com 919-759 759-92149214
Topics GIS Overview Database Design Available Tools Pearland, TX Example Using ArcGIS Other GIS Tools
Maps + Databases = Digital Model of City Ownership Streets and Addresses Structure Values Water Sewer Storm Water Signs + + + + + +
Topics GIS Overview Database Design Available Tools Pearland, TX Example Using ArcGIS Other GIS Tools
Database Design Database Design Methodology Business Process Requirements Analysis Logical Design Physical Design Implementation (Pearland, TX) Design Components Establish framework of data to be converted Should be complete before conversion
Database Design Test of goodness of a database design includes The quality of representation of the data model Its implementation within the target technology Only true measurement of success Does it meet the users needs
Database Design Does it meet the users needs? Has to meet these two criteria: Does the model contain correct representations of all the important aspects of reality that a user must know about in order to solve their business problem? Boynton Beach, FL Does the database avoid including a lot of extra stuff that slows down getting the answer? Ex. Horry Co. SC
TAX PARCELS Coverage Type: Tax Parcels Coverage Feature Class(es): Polygon Data Source: Pitt County Utilized By: All Status: Updated monthly Description: Tax parcels Recommended Attributes: Items, Codes and Values: ITEM NAME IN WIDTH OUT WIDTH TYPE DECIMAL DESCRIPTION TAG 32 32 C None There is commonly a tag or parid that is used to tie the geographic coverage to the tax assessment data. PIN 12 12 C None A parcel identification number. Mapsheet 6 6 C None The Mapsheet the parcel was obtained from. Ownername 30 30 C None The name of the parcel s s owner. Mail_Addr 30 30 C None Owner s s Mailing Address (Street) Mail_City 30 30 C None Owners s Mailing Address (City) Mail_Zip 5 5 C None Owner s s Mailing Address (Zip Code) Prop_Addr 30 30 C None Street Address of the actual parcel. Prop_City 30 30 C None City the parcel resides in. Prop_Zip 5 5 I None Zip Code of the parcel Book 5 5 I None The deed book the parcel is recorded in. Page 5 5 I None The page book the parcel is recorded on. Land_Value 10 10 I None The dollar value of the land Building_Value 10 10 I None The dollar value of the building. Misc_buildval 10 10 I None The dollar value of any miscellaneous buildings Acreage 8 12 F 2 Acreage Sq_ft 5 5 I None Square foot of the building
GIS now The Evolution of GIS GIS is mainstream not esoteric Demands from end users ease of use consistent user experience Demands from developers for standards Development environments Mainstream hardware platforms Standardized data storage
Mainstream GIS Only through use of highly scalable data stores can this be achieved Pros Power Users Public/Casual 1-5 5-50 50-Millions Cost per user
Topics GIS Overview Database Design Available Tools Pearland, TX Example Using ArcGIS Other GIS Tools
Benefits of ArcGIS 8.1 Geodatabase and the Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Distribution Data Models ArcGIS 8.1 Rules-based Object-oriented All data stored in one database Data Models Agreed-upon definitions of feature classes Business logic - rules for editing, feature relationships Symbology that pertains to water and wastewater networks
Point Features
Linear Features
Non-Network Features
Topics GIS Overview Database Design Available Tools Pearland, TX Example Using ArcGIS Other GIS Tools
Water Distribution System Linear Features
Sanitary Sewer Distribution System Linear Features
Sanitary Sewer Network Flow
Sanitary Sewer Overlaying Aerial Photography
Water Distribution System All Features
Feature Identify Fitting (Subtype: Tee)
Report Generation Fire Hydrant Maintenance Records City of Pearland Fire Hydrants
ArcCatalog Feature Preview: Geography
ArcCatalog Feature Preview: Table
ArcCatalog Feature Preview: Metadata
ArcToolbox
Topics GIS Overview Database Design New School Available Tools Pearland, TX Example Using ArcGIS Other GIS Tools
Other Key Issues Show success quickly and make it easy to use Use Existing Data - Think Your Data Billing Complaints Asset Information Work Orders Live Link to ODBC Compliant Database New model As Important - Data Entry Application Work Orders
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For More Information on GIS Solutions for GASB34 Contact: Geographic Technologies Group February, 2002 Curtis Hinton Goldsboro, NC Augusta, GA Raleigh, NC Boynton Beach, FL Houston, TX http://www.geotg.com 919-759 759-92149214