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Portage County GIS |
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Portage County GIS Mission Statement:To provide the citizens and governments of Portage County with accurate, and reliable geographic information through the development and implementation of GIS Technologies. What is GIS?GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. It is a computer-based tool used to map and analyze objects and events. It combines the power of a database with the visualization capabilities offered by maps. This helps analysts discover relationships between and among sets of computer-readable, geographically referenced data that they could not see or understand easily without the aid of this technology. More than half a million people in the world use GIS to solve problems in areas such as environmental protection, pollution, health care, land use, asset deployment and routing, natural resources, conservation, business efficiency, education and social inequities.
2008 GIS ProjectsLBRS (The Location Based Response System)The Location Based Response System (LBRS) is a program that establishes partnerships between State and County government for the creation of spatially accurate street centerlines with address ranges and field verified site-specific address locations. In order to prepare for and respond effectively to naturally-caused and man-made emergencies, local and state officials must have access to accurate information about the locations of people, places, and things. Locations might refer to street addresses, voter or school districts, census tracts, or geographic coordinates. No matter what the form, knowledge of locations allows us to identify where people, places, and things are. Without ready access to reliable data about geospatial data, local and state officials are compromised in their efforts to deliver emergency services, relocate displaced citizens, and provide medical aid and support to impacted areas. Parcel ConversionThe parcel layer is one of the most important parts of the GIS base map. It allows for faster access to information, it provides improved data analysis capabilities, and it facilitates the integration of data from multiple sources. All of this adds up to better decision making. High quality cartographic output is made possible and efficient parcel data management is made easier. GIS Mapping WebsitesPortage County is committed to providing it's citizens and other agencies with efficient, reliable access to public information. Disseminating geographic data via today's GIS and internet technologies is the most cost effective way to accomplish the task. Significant time and effort will be dedicated to utilizing web solutions.
GIS Master Plan and SurveyIn September of 2006, a GIS activity and needs
assessment survey was conducted. The purpose of the survey was to
gather information about GIS activity and needs in Portage County.
It provided valuable information on how Portage County uses,
collects, and maintains GIS and geographic data. The survey results
will be used to develop a GIS master plan for Portage County.
Survey Results Portage County GIS Timeline:
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April 2005 - Aerial Photo project with Engineer and AMATS December 2005 - Meeting with County elected officials and department heads discussing a county wide GIS January 2006 - Meeting with political subdivisions discussing a county wide GIS July 2006 - GIS Coordinator hired August 2006 - Aerial photo distribution September 2006 - Conducted GIS Activity and Needs Assessment Survey September 2006 - Purchased GIS website and desktop software October 2006 - Developing GIS Master Plan based on survey results October 2006 - Developing internal and external GIS websites for county and public use October 2006 - Researching Tax Parcel Conversion Project and CAMA integration November 2006 - Bridge inventory project Engineer's Office, ODOT, ITS November 2006 - Illicit discharge/outfall data Portage SWCD, ITS November 2006 - Portage County GIS Day with Reed Memorial Library November 2006 - Developing GIS Information Home Page December 2006 - Board of Elections Voting District Project January 2007 - Launch GIS Information Page January 2007 - Form GIS Technical Advisory Group January 2007 - Posted County tax maps online January 2007 - Applied for LBRS funding with ODOT, OGRIP, CEAO Funding January 2007 - Creating RFP for Parcel Digitalization Process January 2007 - Purchased GIS hardware February 2007 - Launching internal GIS mapping site April 2007 - LBRS RFP June 2007 - ESRI Conference June 2007 - Launched GIS BETA viewer to the public July 2007 - Release LBRS RFP November 2007 - Hosting 2nd annual Portage County GIS Day January 2008 - Finalizing LBRS Contract March 2008 - LBRS Project Kickoff Meeting April 25, 2008 - Parcel ITB Release May 12, 2008 - Parcel Pre-Bid Conference May 28, 2008 - Parcel ITB Due Date May-July 2008 - LBRS Data Capture August 2008 - Parcel Conversion Contract Awarded to SDS, Inc. September 2008 - LBRS Data Delivery September 2008 - OGRIP Best Practice Award Recipient. OGRIP honors GIS programs in Ohio for outstanding enterprise-wide projects exemplifying OGRIP’s goals and objectives. The Best Practices Award is a testament to the dedication of the program participants. November 19, 2008 - 3rd Portage County GIS Day at Reed Memorial Library |
Joe Reichlin, GISP - GIS Coordinator
449 S. Meridian St., 6th Floor, Portage County
Admin. Bldg.
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330-297-3510 Fax: 330-297-4560
*Toll Free 1-800-772-3799
*For calls in Portage County from a number not local to the 296 /
297 exchange.
E-mail:
jreichlin@portageco.com
Portage County
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2008 LBRS Data
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2008 GIS Data
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2006 Ortho photo
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Sample GIS Maps |
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