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State of Arkansas Assessment Coordination Dept.

Integrate computerized valuation system with digital orthos using State Plane Coordinate points and parcel identifiers. Build county cadastral maps. Build, store and maintain a seamless digital state ownership map.

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Business Problem

Land records have been poorly managed by Arkansas assessors. Two state agencies, Arkansas Geographic Information Office (AGIO) and Assessment Coordination Department (ACD) recognized and sought to cure the deficiency.

In a few instances records were well maintained, but these were the exception to the rule, and it was glaringly apparent the status quo was no longer acceptable. Further, it was recognized by state officials and assessors alike that a cost efficient method to build adequate land records was necessary due to limited funds available (the ACD is able to provide some funding but limited only to about $3,000 per county). The project mantra became "Think Big, Start Small".

Technology Implemented

ArcGIS 8.3 with Windows XP

Spatial data layers downloaded from GeoStor & compiled by the Arkansas Geographic Information Office.

Dell Precision 450 Multi-Orientation Desktop, 266 Ghz, XEON/533, 512 K Cache, 1GB,266 MHz, Double Data Rate SDRAM, 2x512 40,GB hard drive

Dell P1130, 21" Monitor

Development Team Biography

John Zimpel is the ACD lead on the project, coordinating the acquisition of hardware, software and training of county officials.

Debbie Asbury is the Director of the ACD. She is the instrumental creator of the CAMP and her continued support is vital for its evolving success.

Richie Pierce is employed by the AGIO and serves as the theme lead for CAMP He is directly responsible for training, development and implementation of the Program at the county level.

Learon Dalby is the GIS Program Manager with AGIO. He directs cooperative spacial data development projects with stakeholders and continues looking for opportunities.